AMIMON CONNEX User manual

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CONNEX
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User Guide
Version 1.0
www.amimon.com
Simply Plug-and-Fly!

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About This Guide
This user guide describes how to setup and use the CONNEXTM wireless video link in order to
transmit video from an aircraft. This user guide consists of the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, Introducing CONNEX, page 9, introduces the CONNEX system, its components, its
connectors, buttons and cables.
• Chapter 2, Setting Up CONNEX, page 19, describes how to setup and connect the CONNEX
Air Unit and Ground Unit.
• Chapter 3, Using CONNEX, page 29, describes how to get started using the Air Unit and the
Ground Unit. This chapter also describes the Ground Unit’s On Screen Display (OSD), how to
set up multicasting and how to set up control of the aircraft’s camera gimbal from a gimbal
remote control.
• Chapter 4, CONNEX Management Application, page 37, describes how to configure and
upgrade the CONNEX Air Unit and Ground Unit.
For a quick summary of the essential steps for setting up quickly, you may refer to the CONNEX
Quick Start Guide.
Support and Contacting Information
Support: www.AMIMON.com/support
When contacting a support representative, make sure to have the Air Unit’s and Ground Unit’s
serial number available. This number appears on the label on the bottom of each device.

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Important Notice
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Revision History
Version Date Description
1.0 March 2015 Initial Release

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Safety Instructions and Maintenance
All the instructions in this user guide must be adhered to when operating this equipment. Keep
these instructions in a safe and accessible place for future use.
Safety Symbols
High Voltage Sign: Warns the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product enclosure, which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk.
General Warning Sign: Warns the user of the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the product manual.
Safety Instructions
• Do not open the Air Unit or Ground Unit enclosures. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. The use of controls, adjustments or
procedures other than those specified in this user guide may result in exposure to shock
and/or electrical or mechanical hazards.
• Do not immerse the units in water.
• Do not block the air ventilation openings.
• Always disconnect a unit’s power by pulling the mains plug.
• Only clean with a dry cloth.
• Keep powered on units at least 20 cm from your body.
• Do not expose the units to moisture or excessive heat. Unit operating temperature is 32–104⁰F
or 0−40⁰C.
• Unplug the units during lightning storms or when not using them for long periods of time.
• Only use the originally approved power supply adapter and only use it indoors.
• Only use the supplied accessories or those recommended on the Amimon website.
Accessories (including cables) must not be replaced, as they may affect performance or
functionality or damage the unit. We highly recommend that you use the provided Amimon
cables. If an alternate cable is used, make sure that it is of the highest quality.
• Do not use the product if there is any physical damage to the enclosure.
• It is normal for the product to become slightly hot during use. However, if the enclosure’s
temperature becomes unbearable to touch, turn the product off and contact support. The
internal fan of the Air Unit (transmitter) should work at all times when the power is on.
• Do not let the product come into contact with corrosive materials.
• Do not let the product come into contact with explosives, corrosive gas or nuclear weapons.
• Do not let the product come into contact with fire.

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Potential Hazards
The CONNEXTM Air Unit and Ground Unit contain HD wireless video modules devices that should
be operated according to the same rules and limitations as expected from normal HD wireless
video modules devices. Do not operate the units in an environment that may be susceptible to
radio interference resulting in danger, specifically:
• Areas where prohibited by the law: Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all
signs and notices. Always ensure that the unit is turned off (the power switch is not lit) when
instructed to do so or whenever it may cause interference or danger.
• Where explosive atmospheres may be present: Do not operate the CONNEX units in any
area where a potentially explosive atmosphere may exist. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be aware and comply with all signs
and instructions.
• It is not advisable to operate the CONNEX units while at a refueling point or service
station: Users are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel
depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are
in progress.
• Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly
marked: Potential locations can include gas stations, below deck on boats, chemical transfer
or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders and any
other area where it would normally be advisable to turn off a vehicle’s engine.
• Near medical and life support equipment: Do not operate the CONNEX units in any area
where medical equipment, life support equipment or near any equipment that may be
susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the host communications device
must be turned off. The CONNEX unit may transmit signals that could interfere with this
equipment.
For more information, visit www.AMIMON.com.

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Contents
About This Guide ................................................................................. 2
Support and Contacting Information ................................................................................ 2
Safety Instructions and Maintenance ............................................................................... 4
Contents ................................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 1, Introducing CONNEXTM .................................................... 9
About CONNEX ..................................................................................................................... 9
Key Features .............................................................................................................................. 10
In the Box ............................................................................................................................ 10
Air Unit (Transmitter) ............................................................................................................... 11
Ground Unit (Receiver) ............................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 2, Setting Up CONNEXTM .................................................... 19
Setting Up the CONNEX Air Unit ...................................................................................... 19
Connecting the Telemetry Port .............................................................................................. 23
Placement Guidelines – Air Unit Cable Antennas ................................................................ 23
Air Unit Antenna Mounting Accessories ............................................................................... 25
Setting Up the CONNEX Ground Unit .............................................................................. 26
Placement Guidelines – Ground Unit .................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3, Using CONNEXTM ............................................................. 29
Getting Started – Air Unit .................................................................................................. 29
Getting Started – Ground Unit.......................................................................................... 29
Ground Unit – On Screen Display (OSD) .......................................................................... 30
Default Information Overlaid on Video ................................................................................. 30
Additional Telemetry Information Overlaid on Video ......................................................... 31
Alert and System Messages .................................................................................................... 33
Multicasting to Multiple Ground Units ........................................................................... 34
Overview .................................................................................................................................... 34
Pairing Additional Ground Units with an Air Unit ................................................................ 34
Controlling the Aircraft Camera Gimbal ......................................................................... 36
Chapter 4, CONNEXTM Management Application .......................... 37
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 37
Installing the CONNEX Management Application ......................................................... 38
Connecting the Air Unit or Ground Unit to a Computer ............................................... 39
Upgrading the Air Unit or Ground Unit Firmware ......................................................... 40
Configuring the Link .......................................................................................................... 42
Checking the Ground Units Registered to an Air Unit ................................................... 44
Unregistering All Ground Units ........................................................................................ 45

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Appendix A, Technical Specifications ............................................. 47
Appendix B, Supported Remote Controls, Gimbals and Telemetry
Flight Controllers ............................................................................... 48
Supported Air Unit Camera Gimbals ............................................................................... 48
Supported Gimbal Remote Controls ................................................................................ 48
Supported Flight Controllers for Telemetry ................................................................... 48
Appendix C, Supported Resolutions ................................................ 49
Appendix D, Limitation of Liability and Warranty ........................ 50
Appendix E, FCC Caution ................................................................... 51
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ................................................................................. 51
About Amimon ................................................................................................................... 52

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Chapter 1, Introducing CONNEXTM
This chapter introduces the CONNEX system, its components, its connectors, buttons
and cables.
About CONNEX
Amimon’s CONNEX provides a high-end, high-performance wireless HD connection
that can operate in challenging unmanned air or ground platforms under harsh
conditions with zero latency, such as UAV/UGV. The small and lightweight CONNEX
system transmits commercial, industrial, inspection and monitoring video in real time
to its Ground Unit, which can be located up to 1,000 meters away.
Figure 1: How CONNEX Works

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• Air Unit: The Air Unit is connected to an aircraft in order to capture video from the
aircraft camera and to transmit it to up to four Ground Units simultaneously
(multicast), thus creating a wireless video link.
• Ground Unit: The Ground Unit connects to various types of monitors, video goggles
or a portable video monitor via the HDMI port. This enables the pilot and/or camera
operator to monitor the video transmitted from the Air Unit.
• Pilot: The pilot can view the video on a monitor or wear video goggles connected to
the Ground Unit. Flight control (telemetry) information from the aircraft is overlaid
on the video. The pilot uses a remote flight controller to control the aircraft.
• Camera Operator: The camera operator can hold a portable or PC video monitor
on which the video can be viewed. The camera operator can use a gimbal remote
control to control the aircraft camera’s gimbal through the S.BUS port of the Air
Unit.
Key Features
• True full HD 1080P at 60fps
• Up to 1,000 meter range (LOS)
• Zero latency, real-time video
• Extremely resilient 5GHz digital link
• Automatic Frequency Selection (AFS) that fully complies with regulations and
automatically selects the best free frequency available
• Encrypted and secure
• Sturdy design for harsh conditions
• Built-in OSD view with embedded MAVLInk-based telemetry
• Gimbal control over Futaba® S.BUS
• Plug-and-Fly, ready to operate out of the box
• DFS support enables multiple free channels, thus boosting robustness
In the Box
CONNEX is comprised of the following components:
• Air Unit (Transmitter), page 11
• Ground Unit (Receiver), page 15