Alva ALTUS X60 User manual
Doc Name: ALTUS System User Manual
Revision: 1.0
Quickstart guide for ALTUS X60
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ALVA INDUSTRIES A/S
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Fossegrenda 1, 7038 TRONDHEIM, Norway.
www.alvaindustries.com
Tel: +47 92 40 30 20
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Classification: CONFIDENTIAL
Quickstart guide for ALTUS X60
1General
The systems are ready to be used you only have to proceed with three steps; 1. Electrical connection, 2. SW configuration, 3.
Mechanical assembly. Please review the manual before the use of the system.
2Electrical connection
1. RCPPM/RCPW connection
Connect a two pole (GND & signal) cable between the PPM port and the flight-controller. A JST GHR-02V-S connector is required.
2. CAN connection
If UAVCAN communication is desired, then connect all the ESCs and the flight-controller in a daisy-chain. CAN 1 is meant as the primary
CAN-bus and the CAN-2 is meant for redundancy if it’s desired. JST GHR-04V-S connectors are required.
3. DC-power connection
Connect the included power cables to the UAV power distribution board.
4. Power switch connection
The PWR 1 and PWR 2 needs to be connected to each other for the ESC to boot up. A JST GHR-02V-S connector is required.
3Software configuration
All essential software configurations are done in the combination with a Zubax Babel and UAVCAN GUI tool.
1. Rotational direction
ctl_dir: 0 = CW
ctl_dir: 1 = CCW
2. ESC index
Configure according to your airframe reference, keep in mind that the ESC index starts from 0.
(Configuration is only required if UAVCAN will be used)
3. VESC ID
VESC ID is used for status messages. We recommend configuring this as ESC index + 1.
(Configuration is only required if UAVCAN will be used)
4. Note on UAVCAN communication
Only ESC index and VESC ID needs be configured on the ESC to use UAVCAN with PX4 and ArduCopter. UAVCAN is active in the default
configuration.
Doc Name: ALTUS System User Manual
Revision: 1.0
Quickstart guide for ALTUS X60
‘
ALVA INDUSTRIES A/S
Page 1 of 1
Fossegrenda 1, 7038 TRONDHEIM, Norway.
www.alvaindustries.com
Tel: +47 92 40 30 20
©ALVA Industries A/S
Classification: CONFIDENTIAL
4Mechanical Assembly
1. Attach system to drone arm
Tighten all 6 bolts to 1.8Nm.
2. Attach propeller
Use the included propeller washer and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 1.8Nm.
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