AMIMON AMN0504PBLR User manual

Sky Link outdoor
User Manual
AMN0504PBLR
Tx - AMN35223_PM & Rx - AMN36254_PM
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An AMIMON Inc. Document
Copyright 2013
Version 1.9

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

Revision History
Version
Date
Description
1.0
05 May 2013
Initial Draft
1.1
07 May 2013
Initial Draft
1.2
18/08/2013
Changed the input voltage value
1.3
29/10/2013
Fixed the product number
1.4
28/11/2013
Add registration with button, Update the Equipment list
1.5
31/12/2013
General overhaul
1.6
20/1/2014
Inserting notice in French and FCC Warning
1.7
19/2/2014
Supports MAC 30.0
1.8
23/02/2014
Added more detail
1.9
26/02/2014
New design

Table of Contents
Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................8
Caution ......................................................................................................................8
Overview....................................................................................................................9
Package Contents ....................................................................................................10
Product Description..................................................................................................11
Transmitter ..........................................................................................................11
Slide switch - operation mode selection................................................................13
LED behaviors –Transmitter ................................................................................13
Receiver ...............................................................................................................14
LED behaviors - Receiver......................................................................................15
ON/OFF Slide switch - operation mode selection ..................................................15
DIP switches - operation mode selection..............................................................16
Operating modes .....................................................................................................17
Aerial mode..........................................................................................................17
Multi-monitor mode..............................................................................................18
Switching between Aerial and Multi-monitor modes .............................................18
Installation...............................................................................................................19
Transmitter ..........................................................................................................19
Receiver ...............................................................................................................19
Remote control ........................................................................................................20
Remote Control Hotkeys.......................................................................................20
Registration .............................................................................................................21
Registering a transmitter to a single receiver .......................................................21
Registering without remote control ......................................................................22
Registering a transmitter to multiple receivers .....................................................22
Registering multiple transmitters to a receiver .....................................................23
Unregistering transmitters....................................................................................24
Switching between transmitters ...........................................................................25
Multi-system operation.........................................................................................25
Link drop..............................................................................................................25

OSD - Menu .............................................................................................................26
Link Quality Indicator...............................................................................................28
Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................29
Specifications .......................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................31
Other malfunctions ..................................................................................................33
Appendix..................................................................................................................34

Safety Instructions
When operating this equipment, read and follow all the instructions in this manual.
Do not open unit.
Do not block the air ventilation openings.
Use only accessories specified or recommended by Amimon.
When devices are switched on keep away at least 20cm from your body.
Do not expose to moisture or excessive heat.
Keep devices away from water
Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus.
Clean with a dry cloth only.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Keep these instructions in a safe and accessible place for future use.
Explanation of graphical 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.
Caution
The AMN35223_PB supports two types of power input connection:
One will be the 2-pin generic connector and the second should be soldering the 2
cables directly to the LEMO holes, but do not connect them together.

Overview
The HD SkyLink system was designed to establish wireless HD video signal transmission without any
latency over large distances. Amimon finally made this possible with revolutionary technology!
The HD SkyLink is a lightweight but still very powerful wireless HD system, which is the perfect solution
for live streaming from your multicopter or from a steadycam system.
The HD SkyLink transmits encoded but uncompressed signals. Broadcasting is therefore possible
without any delay (latency less than 1ms). This is the ideal live streaming equipment for sports events,
movies and TV productions and also industrial and inspection and monitoring related applications.
Multicasting is supported - the signal of one transmitter can be received by multiple receivers at the
same time, which allows parallel streaming and live preview for the camera operator during recording.
You have the possibility to set the used frequencies (according to the planned usage and the
frequencies assigned by the Federal Network Agency) on location via USB port. The system allows you
to have full control and you can follow the legal regulations of your country or region.

Package Contents
Please verify the following items are in the shipping box, prior to installation of the - AMN35223_PB
transmitter and Amimon-AMN36254_PR2 receiver:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
HD wireless video transmitter
1
HD-SDI wireless video receiver
1
12V Power Supply (optional)
(optional)
2
SDI cable (optional)
1
HDMI cable (optional)
1
Remote Control (optional)
1
USB to mini USB cable (optional)
1
2/5dbi (depending on region) OMNI
directional antennas for
Transmitter (optional)
2
z
IR Receiver (optional)
1
2dbi OMNI directional antennas for
Receiver (optional)
5
Cylindrical DC power cable(optional)
1
LEMO power cable(optional)
1

Product Description
1.1.1 AMN35223 - General Guidelines (Tx)
Figure 1 - Tx AMN35223
Description of all connectors and their functionality including USB, Pass through, power
conn pin out
debug connectors,
1.1.1.1 Parts description
01-Ext antenna RP-SMA connector CH#1
11- LED #2 - VIDEO status
02-Ext antenna RP-SMA connector CH#0
12- LED #3 - Low battery LED
03-RF Push coaxial connector CH#0
13- HDMI female connector
04-External antenna UFL connector
CH#0
14- Reset Button
05-7-17v Input Voltage connector (2
Pin)
15- Registration & Boot button
06-APP debug Port
16- USB connector
07-External host connector
17- Slide switch #2 –Operation mode
selector
08-RF Push coaxial connector CH#1
18- Slide switch #1 –Operation mode
selector

09-External antenna UFL connector
CH#1
19- DIP Switch- 1 –BOOT1, 2- DIP0
10-LED #1 - NETWORK status
20- MAC DEBUG Port
Transmitter
1Antenna connectors
85V 2pin generic connector
2Network status LED
9MiniUSB port - Used for firmware updates
3Video status LED
10 N/A
4Power LED - Indicates battery
status
11 N/A
5Registration button
12 Mode slide switch - Switches between Aerial and Multi-monitor
mode
6Reset button
13 HDMI input port - For connecting the HD video source to the HD
transmitter
7N/A
14 DC-in 7-17v LEMO connector/2 cable soldering option, directly to
the LEMO holes

Slide switch - operation mode selection
LED behaviors –Transmitter
Network LED
BLINKING MODE
DESCRIPTION
Solid
When a connection to Rx is established
Slow
Device is in listen mode
Normal
During link setup mode/during Registration
Fast
System Error (Video LED flashing as well)
Video LED
BLINKING MODE
DESCRIPTION
Blinking mode
Description
Solid
Video signal is locked
Normal
Video is not supported
Fast
System Error (Network LED flashing as well)
Power LED
BLINKING MODE
DESCRIPTION
Solid
Low battery –when voltage is less then 6.5v
Mode Slide Switch
Aerial mode
Not in use
Multi-monitor mode
AUDIO

Receiver
1-5 External antennas
18 Registration Button/Link quality button
6-10 Internal antennas
19 Input voltage connector 7-17v
11 Power connector 7-17v
20 ON/OFF switch
12 DFS antenna (located on the other
side)
21 USB port
13 Power LED
22 IR input connector
14 Video LED
23 HD-SDI output
15 Network LED
24 2D-SDI output
16 N/A
25 Reset button
17 DIP switches
26 DC power connector 7-17v

LED behaviors - Receiver
Network LED
BLINKING MODE
DESCRIPTION
Solid
When a connection to Tx is established*/Link quality is good
Slow
Device is in listen mode/Link quality is reasonably good
Normal
During link setup mode/during registration
Fast
System Error (Video LED flashing as well)/Link quality is poor
*In Aerial mode even when Tx is out of range.
Video LED
BLINKING MODE
DESCRIPTION
Blinking mode
Description
Solid
Video signal is locked
Fast
System Error (Video LED flashing as well)
Power LED
BLINKING MODE
DESCRIPTION
Solid
Power is supplied and ON/OFF switch is on
ON/OFF Slide switch - operation mode selection
1 –Powered ON
0 –Powered OFF

DIP switches - operation mode selection
DIP SWITCH
UP
DOWN
#1
Default
N/A
#2
Default
N/A
#3
Default
N/A
#4
Aerial mode
Multi-Monitor mode

Operating modes
Aerial mode
In this mode a link is established between a single receiver and a single transmitter. This mode uses
DFS frequencies as well making it flexible and easy to adjust to all different fields of use and to meet
the regional and national frequency requirements and laws.
For some SkyLink version the message "please wait 60 seconds" may appear on the monitor when the
link is first established to inform the user that the system is searching for a free DFS frequency. In this
case this message will be followed by a second identical message to inform that the system is
searching for an alternative DFS frequency. Upon completion the message "Ready" will appear on the
monitor.
In Aerial mode a link can be established only if the systems are within close proximity to each other. If
either receiver or transmitter is reset, both sides must be brought close together and reset in order to
re-establish the link.
Operating Frequencies
FREQUENCIES [MHz]
DESCRIPTION
5270
DFS
5310
DFS
5510
DFS
5550
DFS
5590
DFS
5630
DFS
5670
DFS
5755
ISM; Non-DFS
5795
ISM; Non-DFS

Multi-monitor mode
In this mode a single transmitter can establish a link with several receivers. A link can be established
even when the systems are not within close proximity to each other.
Operating Frequencies
FREQUENCIES [MHz]
DESCRIPTION
5755
Non-DFS
5795
Non-DFS
Switching between Aerial and Multi-monitor modes
Switching between Aerial and Multi-monitor will be done by toggling DIP switch #4 on the Rx side and
sliding Mode Slide switch on the Tx side. Switching between modes will reset the systems.

Installation
Transmitter
See Transmitter Product Description for port location described in this section.
1. Switch on Source.
2. Connect the Amimon - AMN35223_PB transmitter to the HD video source via HDMI input port
(port #13).
3. Connect the Amimon - AMN35223_PB transmitter to the 7-17v power, via the Lemo connector
(port #14).
4. Antenna orientation: It is recommended to separate the
antennas so that they form a "V" (as shown in the picture).
Receiving antennas should be oriented in the same plane as the
transmitting antenna.
Receiver
See Receiver Product Description for port location described in this section.
1. Switch on Monitor.
2. Connect the Amimon-AMN36254_PR2 receiver to the video sink (monitor) using a HD-SDI
cable via HD-SDI output (port #23/#24).
3. Make sure all DIPs on DIP Switch are up (port #17).
4. Connect the Amimon-AMN36254_PR2 receiver to the "Input Voltage connector 7-17v", using
the power supply (port #19).
5. Enable Power on by sliding the slide Switch #20 left.
6. Antenna orientation: It is recommended to separate the
antennas to match the picture. Receiving antennas should be
oriented in the same plane as the transmitting antenna.
Note: For maximal range
Keep line of sight between the transmitter and the receiver.
Avoid placing any obstacles besides the transmitter or the receiver.
Position both transmitter and receiver in an upwards position, for enhanced antennas
performance.
Mount the Amimon - AMN35223_PB transmitter and the Amimon-AMN36254_PR2 receiver
with proper air ventilation.
Bring the transmitter and receiver closer together while trying to maintain at least 1 meter
between them.

Remote control
Remote Control Hotkeys
ADD - Direct access for starting the registration process on the receiver.
Delete - will open the "Remove Video Source" in the OSD menu to allow the user to choose
to remove devices from the list of registered devices.
Video Source Keys –These three keys (1st/2nd/3rd Video Source) will toggle between the
first, second or third source registered with the receiver, in order of appearance on the
registered sources list.