dji E1200 Standart User manual

V1.2 2015.8
DJI E1200 Standard
User Manual
Tuned Propulsion System

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Disclaimer
Thank you for purchasing the E1200 Standard Tuned Propulsion System
(hereinafter referred to as “product”). Read this disclaimer carefully before
using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer
and signify that you have read it fully. Please install and use this product in
strict accordance with the User Manual. SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and its
affiliated companies assume no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred
directly or indirectly from using, installing or retting this product improperly,
including but not limited to using non-designated accessories. Ensure that your
ESC rmware is up-to-date and is compatible with the motor you will attach it
to. Otherwise, you will be responsible for all resulting consequences caused by
your own actions.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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as “DJI”). Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are
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Warnings
When powered on, the motors and propellers will rotate very quickly and can
cause serious damage or injury. Always be vigilant and make safety your top
priority.
1. Always attempt to y your aircraft in areas free of people, animals, power
lines, and other obstacles.
2. Do not approach or touch the motors or propellers when the unit is powered on.
3. Ensure that there are no open circuits or exposed wires that can cause short
circuits.
4. Before ying, ensure that the propellers and motors are installed correctly
and that the propellers are unfolded.
5. Check to ensure that all parts of the aircraft are in good condition before
ying. Do not y with worn or damaged parts.
6. Only use compatible, authorized DJI parts.
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Important Hints and Tips
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About
The E1200 Standard Tuned Propulsion System is a multirotor propulsion system
that is designed for multi-rotor aircraft with payload limits of 7~15 kg. The E1200
Standard is more efcient and secure, and has better endurance. The Z-Blade
17-inch foldable propellers are made from an advanced carbon-ber-reinforced
polymer, which reduces rotational inertia and enhances rigidity. New, upgraded
4216 motors promote efficient heat dissipation which improves endurance and
reliability, even when ying in harsh environments. The 640S Smart ESCs feature
a sinusoidal drive, which is more efficient and allows for greater agility. Highly
visible LED indicators show real-time motor status information, making ying even
safer. Furthermore, the ESC rmware can be upgraded by users, effectively future
proong the E1200.
1. In the Box
2. Gain Value Setting
The new E1200 Standard ESC features a sinusoidal drive, which replaces the
traditional square wave drive to offer improved performance when accelerating
and decelerating. To achieve the same sensitivity as older ESCs, which use a
traditional square wave drive, reduce the gain values according to your ight
control system and frame. The table below shows typical gain values when using
the E1200 Standard with a DJI A2 ight control system and a frame which has a
diagonal wheelbase of 920 mm and a takeoff weight of 8 kg:
Basic Attitude
Pitch Roll Yaw Pitch Roll Vertical
90% 90% 80% 130% 130% 100%
Screws for foldable propellers
(M3×12.5 hexagon)
Screws for propeller mount cover (M3×8)
Propeller Washers
Accessory Package
JST 3-Pin Cable ×2
1760 Foldable Propeller
(Clockwise) ×1
1760 Foldable Propeller
(Counter-clockwise) ×1
4216 Motor
(Counter-clockwise rotation) ×1
4216 Motor
(Clockwise rotation) ×1
Outer ESC LED Indicator ×2640S ESC ×2

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3. Connecting the ESCs
Tools Required
Tools: Power hub, electric soldering iron and soldering tin
Use: To solder each ESC’s power cable to the power hub
1) Please solder each ESC to the power pads on the power hub as shown in
the gure below. Make sure that the solder is rmly attached to the power
pads and that there is no possibility for a short circuit. The power cable is a
coaxial power cable. Do not damage the protector on the red cable to avoid
short circuits.
2) Connect the signal cable to your controller. The signal cable’s orange wire
is for the control signal, the signal cable’s brown wire is for the GND, and
the red wire is reserved.
3) Connect the motor to the ESC. Test the motor and ensure that the rotation
direction of each motor is correct. If not, switch the position of any two
cables connecting the motor to the ESC to change the rotation direction.
ESC signal cable
Power cable
To the controller
Power hub
ESC
Motor
Take the power hub in the gure for example. The outer power pads are for the
GND cables, and the inner power pads are for the power cables. The red core
of the coaxial power cable is positive, and the shielding layer of the coaxial
power cable is negative. Make sure to solder them correctly. Try to solder the
cables rmly to the power hub at the proper length (the wires should be just
long enough to reach the soldering point, face outwards, and should not be
bunched up in front of the soldering point).
Make sure that there are no open circuits or exposed wires that can
cause short circuits.
It is recommended that you solder a power connector onto the power hub.
4. Mounting the Motors
Mount each motor to a frame arm according to the motor dimensions and the
size of the assembly hole.
The screw size is M3. Mount the
motors using the appropriate
screws.
Note the thread depth and the
size of the screws. Using screws
that are too long or too large may
damage the motor.
47 mm
35 mm
48.7 mm
12 mm
18 mm
4×M3 Thread depth 4 mm
30 mm
30 mm
4×M3 Thread depth 4 mm

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5. Assembling the Propellers
The propeller cover mounting screws (M3×8) should be adjusted using an
appropriate hex key.
1) The propellers marked CW should be mounted to the clockwise rotating
motors, which have a mark. The propellers marked CCW should be
mounted to the counter-clockwise rotating motors, which have a mark.
2) Use two propeller cover mounting screws (M3x8) to mount and secure
the propellers. First line up and apply thread locker into the thread of the
propeller mount, then tighten the screws.
Loose screws cannot be securely locked in place with thread locker.
6. ESC Port Description
There are two ports on every ESC. They are the Outer ESC LED Port and the
Data/ESC Firmware Update Port. These ports will be clearly marked on the ESC.
Ensure that the ESC rmware is up to date and is compatible with the
motor you will install. Refer to the tag on the back of the ESC to see the
default version of the rmware.
Mount the outer ESC LED Indicators according to your needs.
The Data/ESC Firmware Update Port is used to update
the ESC rmware and adjust the ESC. To do this, visit the
ofcial DJI website to download the DJI ESC Assistant.
http://www.dji.com/product/e1200-standard/download
Screws for Propeller
Cover (M3×8)
Clockwise
Counter-clockwise
CW or CCW Mark
7. Using the DJI ESC Assistant
The DJI ESC Assistant is used to upgrade the ESC’s rmware, congure the
propulsion system, etc.
An Updater is required and is not included with the E1200 Standard.
To use the DJI ESC Assistant, connect the ESC to a computer through
the Updater, as shown below.

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Before using the Updater, unplug any other serial devices that are connected to
your computer, then follow the instructions below:
1) Download the DJI ESC Assistant from the ofcial DJI website. Run the installer
and follow the prompts to complete the installation process.
2) Connect one end of the Updater to the Data/ESC Firmware Update Port.
Connect the other end of the Updater to a PC with a Micro-USB cable. Turn on
the ESC system by connecting it to a 6S LiPo battery and do not disconnect the
ESC from the computer until the conguration is complete.
3) Run the DJI ESC Assistant software and wait for the ESC to connect to the
program. Watch the indicators at the bottom of the screen. When the ESC
has been successfully connected, the ‘Computer Connection’ status will be
solid green and the Data Exchange Indicator will blink blue.
4) Click the ‘View’ Tab. In the ‘ESC’ Section, check the current rmware version
and ensure that the installed rmware is up-to-date. If it is not, click the link
and follow the prompts to update it.
5) In the ‘LED Color’ Section, customize the colors of the ESC LED indicators.
If the ESC is not automatically recognized by the DJI ESC Assistant
(the indicators at the bottom of the screen will show a solid green and
inactive blue color if not connected), check whether there is more than
one DJI Updater, FTDI USB adapter or other developer tool (including,
but not limited to BeagleBone, Raspberry, Arduino, etc.), which may
use the FTDI chipset, connected to the computer. If any of these FTDI
devices are connected, simply unplug them and keep the DJI Updater
connected to the computer. Then, restart the DJI ESC Assistant and
the ESC system, and the two should connect.
8. ESC LED Indicators & Sound Denitions
The denitions are the same for both the outer ESC LED Indicators and inner
ESC LED Indicators, as shown below:
LED Indicators Sound Description
Yellow-Green, blinking in turn None Motor is connecting
/
Red or Green, blinking slowly 1356 Ready
—
/
—
Solid Red or Green None Motor has started normally
Red-Yellow,
blinking in turn
None Self-test failure
BB---BB---BB… Input voltage is abnormal
BBB----BBB…
The motor’s parameters
don’t match the rmware
data saved in the ESC
Yellow, blinking quickly BBBBBB… Throttle stick is not at the
bottom position
ESC Updater Computer

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Yellow, blinking slowly B------B------B… No signal input
—
Solid Yellow None Motors are rotating at full
throttle
Red, blinking quickly None Error, land your aircraft
immediately*
* Learn more about the possible errors by connecting the ESC to the ESC Assistant.
You can instantly tell what the unit’s status is by observing the LEDs
and listening to the sounds emitted from the ESC.
9. Specications
Max. Thrust 3900 g/rotor (25 V, Sea Level)
Takeoff Weight (Recommended) 1200 ~ 1400 g/rotor (Sea Level)
Takeoff Weight (Max.) 1700 g/rotor (Sea Level)
Battery (Recommended) 6S LiPo
Working Temperature -10 ~ 60°C
ESC
Max. Allowable Voltage 26 V
Max. Allowable Current (Persistent) 40 A
PWM Input Signal Level 3.3 V / 5 V Compatible
Signal Frequency 30 ~ 450 Hz
Battery 6S LiPo
Weight (with cable) 72 g
Weight (without cable) 35 g
Motor
Stator Size 42×16 mm
KV 310 rpm/V
Weight 205 g
Propeller
Diameter / Thread Pitch 17×6 inch
10. FAQs
Remounting the Propellers
1) Use the two Foldable Propeller mounting screws (M3×12.5 hexagon),
the two Propeller Cover mounting screws (M3×8), and the four propeller
washers to remount the propellers.
2) First line up and apply thread locker into the thread of the propeller mount,
then tighten the screws until the propeller blades are securely clamped and
can rotate freely.

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Screws for Foldable Propellers
(M3×12.5 hexagon)
Screws for Propeller
Cover (M3×8)
Propeller Washers
Caution-Propellers
Check the marks on the screws and propeller covers before every flight. If
the propellers are loose, the marks will not line up, indicating that the screws
should be tightened.
Loose screws cannot be securely locked in place with thread locker.
If the two screws on the Foldable Propellers are switched or if other
screws are used to mount the propeller, the marks may not be accurate.

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