Pilotfly H2 User manual

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Instruction manual
Pilotfly Technology Co. LTD. ■Jiafeng S. Rd. No.118,2F-2 ■ Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 30271 ■ Taiwan
Pilotfly UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ■ Wendelsteinstr.12 ■ 86163 Augsburg ■ Deutschland
3-axes stabilized steady stative
for mirrorless cameras and digital single lens reflex cameras (SLRs)

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Imprint
Version IM_1.0.CCF.20160516-EN
English, 1st Edition, 05.2016
© Pilotfly
Copyright
This document is protected by copyright. All rights, including those of the whole or partial photo-mechanical
reproduction, duplication and spreading (e. g., by means of data processing, to datacarriers and data network
works) as well as content and technical changes, are left in the course of constant product improvements.

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Dear customer,
We thank you for your confidence and wish you a lot of joy and success with your new Pilotfly product. You
have decided in favor of a high-quality product with that. Thanks to new efficient engines with built-in MCUs
(micro controller units) the Pilotfly H2 gimbal is suitable as well for mirrorless cameras as for digital single
lens reflex cameras now, too.Furthermore, it is equipped with 32 bit Alexmos Technology, integrated encoder
and two IMUs (inertial measurement units) and thus it gives newest possibilities for a vibrationless film
production. We have paid the greatest attention to an easy handling as well as a high versatility, flexibility
and endurance. So fast assembling or exchange of your camera is now possible for you and an adjustment
without any additional aids. The battery endurance was increased up to ca. 26 hours.
Even if you are familiar with handling electronic equipments, please read the instruction manual, because it
is an important component of this product. It contains important notes for the safety, the use and thedisposal.
Familiarize yourself with all hints to use and safety items before you use the product. Follow the notes and
tips, so that you can use your new product optimally. Only use the product as described and for the indicated
fields of application.
IMPORTANT
AFTER YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL,KEEP IT TOGETHER WITH THE PRODUCT FOR A LATER LOOKING
UP.IN CASE YOU GIVE THE PRODUCT TO ANY THIRD PARTY,HAND OVER IT TOGETHER WITH ALL DOCUMENTS.
Nevertheless, if you should have problems with your product, please address your enquiry to
[email protected]m.tw (Taiwan) or [e-mail] (Germany). We help you along willingly promptly and give
you information about the next steps.
Service Adresse Taiwan
Pilotfly Technology Co. LTD.
Jiafeng South Rd. No.118, 2F-2
Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 30271
Taiwan
Email: yanherli[email protected]
Service Adress Germany
Pilotfly UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Wendelsteinstr.12
86163 Augsburg
Deutschland
Email: marcus.osw[email protected]
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All other products and brand names which are mentioned in this manual or in the other documentations to
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Product Overview
Components

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Product Overview
Fuction keys and LED displays
„Mode“-key button
You can change the mode or calibrate the device by pressing
the key button.
4 way joy-stick
With the joy-stick you can change the angle of inclination of the
camera and the horizontal angle of rotation.
LED display
LED display power adapter

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Product Overview
„Mode“ -key button
Key sequence
Function
Description
1 x press
Follow mode
Camera follows the movements.
2 x press
Lock mode of pitch &
roll axis
Camera remains in the horizon and
follows still the horizontal rotation.
3 x press
Lock mode of all 3
axes
All three axes are locked. Camera is
kept in the adjusted position.
4 x press
Follow mode of all 3
axes
All three axes follow the movements.
5 x press
Starting point
„zero position“
Camera returns to "zero position" into
the starting point.
Press and hold 3
seconds
Activates the Gyro-
calibration
Avoid any movements and vibrations
during the calibration.
Invert
Turn the grip in the way that it is over
the camera and switch on the device.
The new position is recognized
automatically.
All other above mentioned modes can
also be selcted in the inverted
condition.
Acoustic signals
Action / Event
Sound sequence
Power on
Initialization sound sequence
Initialization in process
Be~Bi~Li~Bi~Li
Calibration in process
Dn~Dn~Dn~Dn~Dn~Dn
Battery nearly empty
Continuous cheeping tone

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Product Overview
Scope of delivery
1 x Pilotfly H2 gimbal
1 x Carrier bag with belt
1 x USB cable
1 x Power adapter (charger)
1 x Camera assembling plate
1 x Quick start quide
1 x Warranty card
Technical data
Communication interface
Integrated: Bluetooth Version 2.0+EDR / ISM-Waveband
Max. transmitting power 2,5mW/ Range ca. 10m
Operating system
Windows, MAC OSX, LINUX und Android APP
Number of IMU sensors
2
Power supply:
Integrierted battery
4S Li-Po 14.8V / 1800mAh
Battery endurance
Ca. 26 hours –depending on the weight oft he mounted camera
Charger –Power adapter
AC 100 ~ 240V 50Hz/60z; Model: UT-6062C
DC 16,8V / 1000mA
Movement range
YAW
360°
ROLL
Left 100°, Right 240°
PITCH
Top 220°, Bottom 100°
Accuracy
min. ± 0,01° max. ± 0,04°
Unladen weight
ca.1,2kg
Max. additional load (Engine load)
2,2kg
Dimensions
370 x 190 x 190mm

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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 MEANING OF THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ..................................................................................................... 9
1.2 INTENDED USE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 POSSIBLE DANGERS FOR CERTAIN PERSON GROUPS ...................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 PERSONAL RIGHT AT THE PICTURE OF ONE'S OWN........................................................................................................................ 10
1.5 THE USE AT CERATIN PLACES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.................................................................................................... 11
1.6 POWER SUPPLY AND OPERATING CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................ 12
1.7 PRECAUTIONS AT HANDLING WITH LI-PO ACCUMULATORS ............................................................................................................ 13
1.8 SAFE DISPOSAL..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
SETUP AND OPERATING ................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 UNPACKING ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.2 FIRST STEPS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE CAMERA ........................................................................................................................ 18
2.4 SWITCH ON AND BASIC OPERATING .......................................................................................................................................... 20
2.5 FINE ADJUSTMENT WITH HELP OF THE SOFTWARE SIMPLEBGC ...................................................................................................... 21
MAKING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................. 22
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS.................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.2 INSTALLATION ON LINUX ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.3 INSTALLATION ON MAC OS ................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4INSTALLATION OF THE ANDROID APP........................................................................................................................................ 25
USING THE SOFTWARE PC/MAC....................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2 STANDARD SETTINGS (BASIC).................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.3 STANDARD SETTINGS (ENCODERS) ........................................................................................................................................... 28
5.4 EXTENDED SETTINGS FOR ADVANCED USERS ............................................................................................................................... 32
5.5 FILTER SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................................... 32
USING THE ANDROID APP ................................................................................................................................................ 35
6.1 GIMBAL SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................. 35
6.2 MISC SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................... 36
6.3 RC SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37
6.4 FOLLOW MODE .................................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.5 MONITORING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.6 CONTROL............................................................................................................................................................................ 39
6.7 SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 40
FAILURE / REPAIR............................................................................................................................................................. 41
MAINTENANCE AND CARE ............................................................................................................................................... 43
PUT OUT OF OPERATION, STORAGE, TRANSPORT ............................................................................................................ 43
SERVICE........................................................................................................................................................................ 44

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Important Safety Instructions
Please read these safety instructions attentively before you take your Pilotfly product into operation to avoid
damages to the product and prevent possible injuries. Keep these safety instructions available for all persons
who will use this product.
1.1 Meaning of the symbols used in this instruction manual
Warning notices are mentioned in the following chapters in the context in which a danger can appear. They
are highlighted especially in the following chapters. The safety instructions within this chapter 1 are generally
important and therefore aren't highlighted separately.
Danger
Endangering with a high risk degree which can mean danger to life
or a heavy injury in the consequence, if it isn't avoided.
Warning
Endangering with a middle risk degree which can mean danger to
life or a heavy injury in the consequence, if it isn't avoided.
Caution
Endangering with a low risk degree which can mean minor or
moderate injury in the consequence, if it isn't avoided.
Caution
Danger of damage to property or environmental damage.
Tip
Highlights tips and information for you.

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Important Safety Instructions
1.2 Intended use
This product is provided exclusively for video recordings in the private use. It isn't provided for commercial or
industrial use. The delivered power adapter is intended exclusively for the use with the Pilotfly H2 gimbal.
Every other use isn't as designated. Prior condition for the use as designated is the attention of the notes of
this instruction manual. Any liability on the part of the manufacturer for damages which result from a use
which is not as designated or caused by unauthorized modifications is excluded. Also use only the
accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Please pay attention to the local regulations and laws of the country in which you use the Pilotfly H2 gimbal.
1.3 Possible dangers for certain person groups
This device is not designated for the use by children and certain other person groups with restricted physical,
sensory or intellectual abilities or lack of experience and/or lack of knowledge. Children and person groups
cannot recognize always possible dangers correctly. Therefore pay attention, that …
children older than 14 years and above mentioned person groups ONLY use the device if they have
been supervised by you or a safety responsible person or if they were introduced respectively, but
NEVER unattended.
children do not play with or clean or open the device unattendedly. You keep away packing foils!
There is danger of suffocation.
you consider possible dangers for children when you lay the cable, e.g. strangling.
1.4 Personal right at the picture of one's own
Pay attention to the restrictions of copyright with regard to filming persons especially at public events, such
as exhibitions, stage productions, celebrations, or similar. Even if the photos are for personal use only. The
consent of the parents has to be sought especially from minors before capturing a photo. Pay attention to the
legal regulations of the country in which you use the device to avoid legal consequences.

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Important Safety Instructions
1.5 The use at ceratin places and environmental conditions
For a safe use of your Pilotfly H2 you have to pay attention, that …
you use the device only at places which are suitable also for your camera. Implicitely follow the
instructions within the instruction manual of the camera which you use with the gimbal.
you follow the instructions of restrictions or embargoes for accumulator operated equipment at
explosive places. Tank areas and areas where the air is containing chemicals or fine particles, e. g.
grain, powdered metal. Explosive areas aren't always identified explicitly.
you could be distracted when using the device in the current road traffic. This can lead to an accident
and you endanger the health of others and yours and you have to expect legal consequences.
Therefore use the device at a stationary vehicle. Always notice the legal regulations of the country
where you use the device.
you operate the device only within the permitted environmental temperature range. Details see at
Technical data.
you do not expose the device to any strong temperature fluctuations. Atmospheric humidity can
condense and lead to electrical short circuits.
you do not expose the device to any direct heat sources, such as heaters, or direct solar radiation.
Otherwise it can overheat and be damaged irreparably.
you avoide the contact with aggressive liquids.
you avoide the contact with splashing and dripping water.
you never dive it under water or other liquids.

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Important Safety Instructions
1.6 Power supply and operating conditions
For a safe use of your Pilotfly H2 pay attention, that …
you make sure that the specified voltage data on the rating label are fitting to the specification of the
power socket.
you never grasp the power adapter with wet hands. If you want to pull the power adapter out of the
power socket, you always pull directly at the power adapter. Never pull at the cable, it could be
damaged. Furthermore, never transport the device at the cable.
the cable is not modified, jammed, folded, charged by heavy objects, crossed over by vehicle, comes
into touch with heat sources or sharp edges. In addition, it mustn't become a stumbling trap.
you regularly check the device, the accessories and the cables for damages. If you should notice
damages, you may not continue to use the device any more. For repairs send it only to the Pilotfly-
Service.
you immediately switch off the device, if you notice smoke, unusual noises or smells. Do not continue
using it any more before a check was performed by an expert. Send it only to the Pilotfly-Service.
you switch the device off and you unplug the power adapter from the power socket before you clean
or service it.
you always pull the power adapter out of the power socket at a thunderstorm. At a thunderstorm the
equipment which is attached at the power grid can be damaged.
you do not touch the device during a thunderstorm. Touching metal parts during a thunderstorm can
cause an electric shock.
you use the power adapter only indoors and dry surroundings.
you do not cover the power adapter to avoid a damage by not allowed temperature rise.
the power socket is near by the connected device, so that you easily have access to separate the
device from the power grid in case of failure.

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Important Safety Instructions
1.7 Precautions at handling with Li-Po accumulators
Li-Po accumulators require special handling. Improper handling can shorten the life time or lead to fire or
explosions, bleeding or overheating. Pay attention, that …
you only use the power adapter which is contained in the scope of delivery for charging the
accumulator of the Pilotfly H2. Generally, for charging Li-Po accumulators only use battery chargers
with a Li-Po charging program and balancer. Charge the accumulator only supervised on a fire-proof
pad.
you replace the accumulator only by an identical or equivalent type.
you pull the power adapter out of the power socket after finished the charging process.
you do not throw an accumulator into open fire nor submit heat to it.
you do not open, do not disassemble and do not deforme accumulators.
you do not drop or push accumulators.
you do not transport or store accumulators together with objects made of metal, such as paper clips
or hairpins. There is a short circuit if the poles of an accumulator come into touch with metal objects.
Therefore, use fire protection bags for the storage e.g. protective covers like Lipo-Bags, Lipo-Safety
Bags. These are fire-resistant and protect against open fire. In the case of a fire use CO2, powder or
foam extinguishers. Do not use water. For storage and for the transportation use the same means.
you do not charge accumulators next to inflammable media.
during longer non-utilization you store the device within the delivered carrier bag at a cool and dry
place. Best at environmental temperatures from +15°C to +25°C. Avoid places with extreme
temperatures.
you absolutely keep the accumulators away from children. The cells look like "chewing gum" or
"chocolate" in the packing and can be swallowed. In case a cell has been swallowed immediately call
a doctor to help. Due to the poisonous substances within the accumulators, there is serious danger!
Keep the accumulators in a way that unauthorized persons have no access, especially not children
and animals.
accumulatorsgetting hot when charging. Never touch hot accumulators! Otherwise thereis the danger
of burnings!
you do not exchange accumulators in potentially explosive surroundings. Spark blow arising from it
can cause an explosion!

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Important Safety Instructions
1.8 Safe disposal
Endangering health and environment by accumulators and batteries!
In the Europian Economic Area this symbol indicates that consumers are required by
law to return all waste batteries to either a store or another collection point for waste
batteries. Waste batteries should never be placed in the household garbage, or
anywhere in the environment. This is indicated by the symbol comprising a crossed-
out wheeled bin that appears on batteries and/or battery packaging. In the interest of
facilitating waste battery collection, manufacturers of portable batteries have
established a joint collection.
Retailers are required by law to take back waste batteries free of charge. In Germany,
collection boxes in which consumers can deposit waste portable batteries are
available at all stores that sell portable batteries, e.g. supermarket, discounter,
drugstore or construction market. Some municipalities take waste batteries back, e.g.
via vehicles that make regular collections of hazardous waste, or recycling centres.
The legal limit for mercury within button cells is 2 percent (20 grams per kilogram) of
mercury, while the limit for all other types of batteries is 0.005 percent (5 milligrams
per kilogram). Portable-battery cadmium content is limited to 0.002 percent (20
milligrams per kilogram). Batteries used for cordless power tools, emergency or alarm
systems emergency lighting, and medical devices are exempt from this limit.
For batteries whose mercury, cadmium or lead content exceeds specific limit values,
this fact must be indicated on the battery or packaging, below the symbol of the
crossed-out whelled bin.
Please take care e. g. by taping the individual connection poles that the batteries to
be disposed of are unloaded and the connection poles are protected from short
circuits.
Potential negative consequences to the environment and human health!
In the Europian Economic Area this symbol indicates that this product shall not be
treated as houshold waste. Instead it has to be taken to an applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
dispoesed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product.
In the Europian Economic Area this symbol indicates that you should dispose the
packing materials environmentally sensible according to the local regulations.

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Setup and operating
2.1 Unpacking
Danger
Serious danger! Keep packing foils away from children. There is danger
of suffocation.
Danger
Serious danger! Absolutely keep accumulators from children away. If a
child swallowed a cell immediately call a doctor to help. Keep the
accumulators in a way that no unauthorized persons have access,
especially children and animals.
Caution
Environmental damage! In principle send the device in the original
packing so that it doesn't take damage. Therefore, keep the packing.
Packing materials which is no more required dispose of environmentally
sensible according to the local regulations.
1. Open the transport box very carefully to prevent a possible damage to the product. This can happen
if a knife is used for opening with a long blade.
2. Your Pilotfly product is in its own carrier bag. Unpack it and all its accessories.
3. Please check the completeness and integrity of the scope of delivery.
4. Contact us immediately Pilotfly-Service, if parts should be missing or are defect.

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Setup and operating
2.2 First steps
Warning
Injury danger! Check the device and the cable before every use. A
damaged device may not be used.
Warning
Injury danger! Do not take the device in operation in explosive
surroundings! Follow the safety instructions to this 1.5 The use at
ceratin places and environmental conditions.
Caution
Property damage! Make sure that the device is switched off at the grip
before you put this together with the gimbal. Otherwise the device can
be damaged by short circuit.
Tip
Function! Before the first use, charge the accumulator that the device
works optimally.
1. Check, that the device is switched off.
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2. The grip is screwed together with the gimbal.
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Setup and operating
3. Check at the assembly that the grip fits with the markings
(arrows) and is screwed together tightly.
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Warning
Injury danger! Never grasp the power adapter with wet hands.
Caution
Property damage! Use only the delivered power adapter for charging.
Caution
Property damage! Before plugging the power adapter in to the power
socket, make sure that the electrical data indicated on the rating label
agree with the specification of your power socket. Follow the safety
instructions 1.6 Power supply and operating conditions.
Caution
Property damage! Always unplug the power adapter onlydirectly. Never
pull at the cable, it could be damaged.
4. Put the power adapter into the fitting power socket.
Connect the connecting plug with the charge jack.
5. The LED shines red.
6. The LED shines green when the charging process is
completed. After the completed charging process pull the
power adapter out of the power socket again.
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Set up and operating
2.3 Assembling and adjustment of the camera
Warning
Injury danger! Implicitely follow the safety instructions and warning
notices within the instruction manual of your camera!
Tip
Function! Make sure that both, the camera and the gimbal remain
switched off during the assembly and adjustment.
1. Remove the objective lid and make sure that the battery
and memory card is installed in the camera before you
attach the camera to the gimbal.
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2. Attach the adapter plate to the camera.
3. Make sure that the camera is fixed tightly and upright.
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4. Slide the camera with the adapter plate into the quick-
action locking system.
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Caution
Property damage! Make sure that the locking bolt is within the adapter
plate, so that the camera cannot fall out.

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Setup and operating
5. Roll & Pitch. Loosen the lock screws and balance
the camera forwards and backwards as well as on
the right and on the left roughly. A good balance is
achieved if the camera keeps the position
independent.
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6. Yaw. Incline the device by approx. 45° to the left or
to the right. The yaw axis position mustn't change
now. If the axis turns, you must proceed balancing
the axis.
7. Loosen the lock screw of the yaw axis and move
the L-arm forwards or backwards until the yaw axis
independently holds its position.
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Tip
Function! After all, check the tight fixation of all screws well so that the
adjusted balance remains unchanged.

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Setup and operating
2.4 Switch on and basic operating
Warning
Injury danger! Before you switch on the device, please read the
instruction manual completely and get familiar with all use and safety
instructions. Follow the notes and tips so that you can use the device
optimally.
Tip
Function! Druring processing a programmed script, the joy-stick is
locked.
1. Power On / Off. Hold the device with an assembled
camera upright and slide the switch into the "ON"
position. The device will be initialized and you hear
a sound sequence. The LED display shines green.
2. After switching on, the device is in the follow mode.
The device is ready to use.
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3. Using. Set the desired operating mode or function
with the "Mode"-key button Product
overview“Mode“-key button.
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4. Control. You can change the angle of inclination of
the camera or the horizontal angle of rotation
manually over the joy-stick.
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