PLC Electronic Solutions Veracity Control Wheels User manual

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Veracity Control Wheels
Wireless Operation Manual
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING.
Document Number: PLC850-0010
Document Version: 037
October 2017

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
What is in the case? ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Mounting............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Connections ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
PAN Wheel ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
TILT/ROLL Wheel(s)......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Power Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Plugging In........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Connectors and Pinouts...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Powering Up........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Veracity PPM (Wired to RC Controller) Operation ................................................................................................................. 9
Veracity Slice (Wireless) Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the Radio Module onto the Slice....................................................................................................................... 10
Switching between MōVI (Standard Gimbal), Ronin and Maxima Modes ....................................................................... 12
Veracity Slide Mode Switch .............................................................................................................................................. 13
MōVI M10/M15/Standard Gimbal (Spektrum Radio) Setup ............................................................................................ 14
MōVI Pro and MōVI XL (Spektrum Radio) Setup............................................................................................................... 16
DJI Ronin (Futaba Radio) Setup......................................................................................................................................... 18
Maxima (Jeti Radio) Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Basic Maxima Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Pairing the Maxima and Veracity Control Wheels ........................................................................................................ 24
Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction.......................................................................................................................... 25
Zeroing/Drift Correction with FoMa Control Software:................................................................................................ 25
Zeroing/Drift Correction with MōVI App/Software (MōVI Pro/XL App or Freefly Configurator): ................................ 26
Gimbal Zeroing Without App/Software: ....................................................................................................................... 28
Advanced Gimbal Setup with Deadband Compensation (PLC Veracity Wheels Software).............................................. 29
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Pan/Tilt/Roll axes –incorrect axis control or some axes do not work ............................................................................. 33
Nothing happens –no lights, no sound, no motion.......................................................................................................... 33
Hand Wheels & Radio Controller –do not connect.......................................................................................................... 33
Axis Drifting....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Lights When Zeroing –do not switch from red to green.................................................................................................. 33

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Tilt/Roll –does not work................................................................................................................................................... 33
FCC Declaration..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................................. 34

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Introduction
The Veracity Control Wheels System consists of:
-PAN and TILT Wheel modules, mounted together on default baseplate.
-Power cable and module interconnect cable(s).
-Selected choice of radio module (dependent on gimbal used with)
-Road case with foam insert.
-Optionally additional third axis ROLL Wheel, if ordered.
This manual describes necessary setup requirements and how to operate the Veracity Control Wheels.
The Veracity Control Wheels system is a professional digitally controlled hand wheel system for operation of RC style
camera gimbal mounts.

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Unpacking
What is in the case?
The first thing to note is the Veracity Control Wheels ship in a customized Pelican Storm™hard case, so repackaging for
field use is not required. The foam cut-outs provide spots for the PAN and TILT modules together on the default
baseplate as well as the ROLL wheel, which can be added at any time as an option to the system. There is also space for
the power cable, the interconnect cables that connect the modules and the data cable that plugs into the RC camera
mounting transmitter.
Mounting
The Veracity Control Wheels basic PAN and TILT modules come pre-mounted on a machined aluminum baseplate. It is
easy to mount this plate to any number of commercially available tripods using the centrally located 3/8-16 or ¼-20
tapped holes. The modules need to be mounted on some platform or riser so the Control Wheels are clear to rotate. If
the default mounting plate is not desirable, the individual wheel modules can be removed and mounted as needed via
the 3/8-16 hard points on the bottom of the module.

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Connections
The Veracity Control Wheels have the following connections:
PAN Wheel
The PAN Wheel module is the ‘smart’ module. It has 4 Lemo connectors on the back of the enclosure. These are
for Power, Data, Tilt and Roll as shown. It also has 4 LEDs and a recessed switch on the same face as the
connectors.
TILT/ROLL Wheel(s)
The TILT/ROLL Wheel modules are interchangeable and have a single connector on the back of the enclosure.
This port connects to the PAN Wheel module, the TILT or ROLL connector determines which the TILT/ROLL
Wheel module will be used for.

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Power Requirements
The Veracity Control Wheels are a 12V or 24V DC system. They are designed to operate with voltages from 8-30V DC
with a draw of less than 0.2 A at 12V. The Veracity Wheels system has built in reverse polarity protection and a self-
resetting internal fuse in the event of overload.
Plugging In
Before applying power, plug in all the connections except the data plug that connects into the RC transmitter. There are
3 or 4 cables that need to be plugged in to the Pan Module. The slave wheel(s) (TILT and/or ROLL), the data cable (plug
into Veracity wheels only before power up, depending on what your RC system requires) and finally the power cable.
The controls are similar to those found on most remote camera mount wheels. The sensitivity pot is an infinite ratio
control. The actual wheel to camera ratios will depend on the mount used and the scaling set up in the RC controller.
The sensitivity makes the digital pulse stream vary from 0 –100% when the wheel is turned as fast as possible. It reduces
the hand wheel signal according to the pot position.
The direction switch is a three position switch. The center position disables the wheels output. The left and right
positions set the direction sense of the wheel.
The LED is green for one direction and red for the other and is off when the wheels are disabled.

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Connectors and Pinouts
Data Connector
Lemo
4 pos 0S series
Pin 1) TX
Pin 2) PPM Out
Pin 3) RX
Pin 4) Gnd
Power Connector
Lemo
2 pos 0B series
Pin 1) 8-30V DC
Pin 2) Gnd
Axis 2/3 Port
Lemo
7 pos 1B series
Pin1) Switch Rev
P2) Switch Fwd
P3) Encoder A
P4) Vcc
P5) Gnd
P6) Encoder B
P7) Speed Pot
Powering Up
1) Apply power to the Veracity Control Wheels either via a battery or power supply (neither are supplied). The
Green LED over the power connector should come on immediately. If this does not, you should check your
cables and power source.
2) The Yellow LED over the data port should come on shortly after power is applied. This LED flashes indicating that
data is streaming out the data connector. The Veracity Control Wheels have no way of detecting if it is
connected to the RC controller as the communication is a one way stream.
3) The wheel direction lights are off in the center position of the direction switch, and red or green depending on
the direction selected. These will light up or not on power up accordingly.

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Veracity PPM (Wired to RC Controller) Operation
The Veracity Control Wheels stream a PPM (Pulse Position Modulation) signal that is standard on many RC controllers.
They are designed to interface with the ‘trainer’ port commonly available on RC controllers.
Please see the Veracity Wired Manual for more information.

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Veracity Slice (Wireless) Operation
The Radio Slice eliminates the need for an RC controller to wirelessly control your camera gimbal system.
Here is a step-by-step guide to get your Veracity Slice Control Wheels set-up with your receiver.
Installing the Radio Module onto the Slice
1. With the Control Wheels powered off, insert short end of the 5-pin header into the Slice receptacle.
***Note: Spare headers included with the Slice can be used in the event pins become bent or broken.
2. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the two screws on the bracket above the Slice receptacle. Remove the
bracket.

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3. Install the Futaba TM-8, Spektrum DM8, PLC Spektrum or PLC Jeti radio module into the slice, guiding the unit
radio module gently into the 5-pin header.
***Note: Squeezing the retention clips on the Radio Module may be necessary
4. Replace the bracket and screws.
5. Uninstall in reverse order (if required).

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Switching between MōVI (Standard Gimbal), Ronin and Maxima Modes
Users can select between MōVI mode, Ronin mode and Maxima mode by following the steps below:
1. With the system powered off:
MōVI/Ronin Mode: To select MōVI or Ronin Mode, ensure all Direction Switches for the Pan, Tilt and
Roll wheels are CENTERED, in the OFF position. With the Roll Trim Switch on the blue Slice section held
away from the wheel for MōVI Mode and towards the wheel for Ronin Mode, power on the system.
Maxima Mode: To select Maxima Mode ensure Direction Switches for the Pan and Roll (if connected)
wheels are CENTERED, in the OFF position. Set the Tilt wheel Direction Switch in the FORWARD
position. With the Roll Trim Switch on the blue Slice section held in either direction, power on the
system.
2. The mode will be indicated at start-up to the user through the Pan wheel STATUS LED
MōVI (Spektrum) = Green STATUS LED flashes green 4 times on start-up
Ronin (Futaba) = Red STATUS LED flashes red 4 times on start-up
Maxima (Jeti) = Orange STATUS LED flashes orange 4 times on start-up
The mode selection is stored in memory and will be recalled on power-up every time.
MōVI Mode
Ronin Mode

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Veracity Slide Mode Switch
The MODE switch function varies depending on whether the Veracity Control Wheels are in MōVI mode, Ronin mode or
Maxima mode.
MōVI (Standard Gimbal)
With the unit in MōVI Mode, the operator has access to 3 mode-select options using the MODE select switch.
MODE 0 - Off
MODE 1 - Majestic Mode
MODE 2 - Remote Mode
Ronin
With the unit in Ronin Mode, the operator has access to 3 mode-select options using the MODE select switch.
MODE 0 - Reset
MODE 1 - Follow Mode
MODE 2 - 2-Person Mode
Maxima
With the unit in Maxima Mode, the operator has access to 3 mode-select options using the MODE select switch.
MODE 0 - Off
MODE 1 - Remote Mode (Low Speed)
MODE 2 - Remote Mode (High Speed)

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MōVI M10/M15/Standard Gimbal (Spektrum Radio) Setup
1. Ensure the Spektrum DM8 or PLC Spektrum Radio Module is installed onto the slice.
2. Power on the MōVI System and ensure no other Spektrum Radio Controllers are powered on.
3. From the Freefly Configurator Program on your computer, place the receiver in the “Bind” state by doing the
following (See your Gimbal User Manual for model-specific instruction):
a. From your operating system, pair your MōVI with your PC via Bluetooth
b. Click CONNECTION -> Select Bluetooth…
c. Select the Receiver radio from the list of Bluetooth devices.
d. Click CONNECTION -> Connect…
e. Click CONFIGURATION… Then click Remote Controller Config.
f. Ensure “DSM2 1024”is the selected Radio Type ***This is very important*** and set the following
channel assignments:
Map Remote Mode: 6
Map Remote Pan: -2 (or -1 with the PLC Spektrum Radio Module)
Map Remote Pan Rate: 1 (or 3 with the PLC Spektrum Radio Module)
Map Remote Roll Trim: -4
Map Remote Tilt: -3 (or -2 with the PLC Spektrum Radio Module)
Map Remote Tilt Rate: -7
.
g. Click SYSTEM -> Bind Radio…
h. Turn the MōVI System off and on again to place it in a “Bind” state.

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4. With the Veracity & Spektrum Slice Control Wheels powered off and the Spektrum DM8 or PLC Spektrum Radio
Module installed, hold down the push-button on the Radio Module and power-on the Veracity Control Wheel
System.
5. The radio LED on the module should initially flash to indicate an attempt to bind, then it should arrive at a solid
light once bound.
6. See “Switching between MōVI (Standard Gimbal), Ronin and Maxima Modes” to ensure the wheels are in
MōVI Mode.
7. See the section on “Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction”to rectify any drifting issues.
8. To mitigate the effects of Deadband and improve wheel responsiveness. See the section “Advanced Gimbal
Setup with Deadband Compensation (PLC Veracity Wheels Software)”

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MōVI Pro and MōVI XL (Spektrum Radio) Setup
1. Please ensure the MōVI Pro/XL Firmware is up to date and you have the latest version of the App. –Visit the
Freefly website for additional information.
2. Ensure the Spektrum DM8 Radio Module or PLC Spektrum Radio Module is installed onto the slice.
3. Connect the pre-paired Spektrum DSMX Remote Receiver Module (SPM9645) to the MōVI Pro/XL using the
MōVI Pro COM to Spektrum Cable.
4. Power on the MōVI Pro/XL and through the MōVI Pro/XL app, connect using an iOS or Android device.

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5. From the MōVI Pro/XL app, in the CONFIGURATIONS > DUAL OP menu, Select DSM2 1024 and set the following
channel assignments under the Channel Mapping section:
MODE: 6
PAN: -2 (or -1 with the PLC Spektrum Radio Module)
PAN RATE: 1 (or 3 with the PLC Spektrum Radio Module)
ROLL TRIM: -4
TILT: -3 (or -2 with the PLC Spektrum Radio Module)
TILT RATE: -7
6. See “Switching between MōVI (Standard Gimbal), Ronin and Maxima Modes” to ensure the wheels are in
MōVI Mode.
7. See the section on “Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction”to rectify any drifting issues.
8. To mitigate the effects of Deadband and improve wheel responsiveness. See the section “Advanced Gimbal
Setup with Deadband Compensation (PLC Veracity Wheels Software)”

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DJI Ronin (Futaba Radio) Setup
1. Ensure the Futaba TM-8 Radio Module is installed onto the slice.
2. Power on the DJI Ronin and ensure no other Futaba Radio Controllers are powered on.
3. With the Futaba TM-8 Radio Module installed, power on the Veracity & Futaba Slice Control Wheels.
4. Using a pointed (but not sharp) object, hold down the BIND button on the DJI Ronin.
5. The Bind LED on the Ronin should initially flash to indicate an attempt to bind, then should arrive at a solid light
once bound.
6. See “Switching between MōVI (Standard Gimbal), Ronin and Maxima Modes” to ensure the wheels are in
Ronin Mode.
7. See the section on “Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction” to rectify any drifting issues.
8. To mitigate the effects of Deadband and improve wheel responsiveness. See the section “Advanced Gimbal
Setup with Deadband Compensation (PLC Veracity Wheels Software)”

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Maxima (Jeti Radio) Setup
Basic Maxima Setup
1. Launch the MAXIMA Setup Software.
2. Connect a USB cable between the Maxima gimbal and the computer. Power on the Maxima gimbal and click
Connect.

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3. Once the Maxima gimbal is connected, configuration boxes should no longer be grayed out.
4. When the head is connected there are 5 profiles that can be modified. These correspond to the 5 profiles that
are saved in the Maxima gimbal itself that can individually be chosen via the OLED screen and menu. For the
purpose of the setup, Profile 5 will be modified.