Range Video RVOSD Gen 5 User manual

RangeVideo.com 14/JUL/2011
RVOSD Gen 5
On Screen Display + Autopilot for Model Airplanes

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION........................ 2
2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......... 3
2.1 Definitions.................................. 3
2.1.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes..3
2.1.2 Use of Shall, Should and May...3
2.2 Common Hazards...................... 3
2.2.1 Autonomous Vehicle Warning...3
3ABOUT RVOSD5....................... 4
3.1 What is FPV Flying? .................. 4
4KIT CONTENTS......................... 5
4.1 RVOSD5 Included Hardware..... 5
4.2 Hardware Not Included.............. 5
4.3 Missing Components Upon
Delivery....................................... 5
4.4 Dead on Arrival and Repairs..... 5
5SYSTEM DESCRIPTION........... 6
5.1 RVOSD5 Overview..................... 6
5.2 Aircraft Compatibility................ 6
5.3 Flight Modes .............................. 7
5.4 Component Overview................ 7
5.4.1 RVOSD5....................................7
5.4.2 GPS Receiver............................7
5.4.3 Current Sensor..........................8
5.4.4 Remote Control .........................8
5.4.5 Wiring ........................................9
5.4.6 Video Camera............................9
5.4.7 Video Transmitter....................10
5.4.8 Video Receiver........................10
5.4.9 Video Monitor ..........................10
5.4.10Main Battery ............................11
5.4.11Auxiliary Battery.......................11
5.5 RVOSD5 Connections............. 11
5.5.1 RVOSD5 Main Board
Connections.............................11
5.6 Menu Description..................... 15
5.6.1 Main menu, page 1/4...............15
5.6.2 Main menu, page 2/4...............16
5.6.3 Main menu, page 3/4...............17
5.6.4 Main menu, page 4/4...............19
5.6.5 Autopilot menu, page 1/3.........20
5.6.6 Autopilot menu, page 2/3.........21
5.6.7 Autopilot menu, page 3/3.........22
5.7 On Screen Display................... 24
6RVOSD5 CONFIGURATION... 27
6.1 Basic Configuration................. 27
6.2 RVOSD5 In-flight Screen
Selection & PPM Link Loss
Detection.................................. 27
6.3 PCM Link Loss Detection........ 27
6.4 Autopilot Configuration .......... 27
6.5 Using PPM Receivers.............. 28
6.6 Video Hardware........................ 28
6.7 Video Hardware Power
Management............................. 28
6.8 Using an Auxiliary Battery for
Video Equipment ..................... 29
6.9 Connecting the Main Battery.. 30
6.10 Connecting the Current Sensor30
6.11 Current Sensor Calibration..... 30
6.12 Aux Battery Input..................... 31
6.13 Connecting Servos.................. 31
6.14 Autopilot/OSD Control Interface31
6.15 External Temperature Sensor... 8
6.16 Receiver Signal Strength
Indication (RSSI)...................... 32
6.17 Throttle Control: ...................... 33
6.18 Landing Gear Configuration... 33
6.19 Navigating RVOSD5 Menus .... 33
6.20 Changing OSD Screens .......... 34
6.20.1 Run the wizard.........................34
6.20.2 Rx not detected .......................34
6.20.3 If R/C link is lost.......................35
6.21 Configuring Warnings............. 35
6.22 Configuring Waypoints ........... 35
6.23 Configuring RSSI Measurement36

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6.24 Configuring OSD Display........ 36
6.25 Configuring GPS...................... 37
6.25.1 GPS Satellite Lock...................37
6.26 Configuring Current Sensor ... 38
6.27 Debug Screen........................... 38
6.28 Saving OSD Settings............... 39
6.29 Flying Wing Configuration...... 39
6.30 Autopilot Tuning...................... 39
6.31 Stuff You Need to Know!......... 41
7SETUP PROCEDURE ............. 42
7.1 Basic Setup.............................. 42
7.2 PPM Receiver Setup................ 44
7.2.1 Primary PPM Reciever............44
7.2.2 Secondary PPM Receiver .......45
8UPDATING THE FIRMWARE.. 46
9SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS &
LIMITATIONS .......................... 47
9.1 RVOSD5 Specifications........... 47
9.2 Performance............................. 47
9.3 Autopilot Limitations............... 47
9.4 Weather Limitations ................ 47
9.4.1 Temperatures..........................47
10 APPENDIX A: LIST OF
ACRONYMS ............................ 48
11 APPENDIX B: RVOSD5
JUMPER SETTINGS ............... 49

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List of Figures
Figure 3-1 Person Flying via FPV ..................................................................................4
Figure 5-1 Autopilot Block Diagram................................................................................6
Figure 5-2 RVOSD.........................................................................................................7
Figure 5-3 GPS Receiver...............................................................................................8
Figure 5-4 Current Sensor..............................................................................................8
Figure 5-5 Remote Control.............................................................................................9
Figure 5-6 Video Camera.............................................................................................10
Figure 5-7 Video Transmitter........................................................................................10
Figure 5-8 Video Receiver............................................................................................10
Figure 5-9 Video Monitor..............................................................................................10
Figure 5-10 Main and Aux Battery Examples...............................................................11
Figure 5-11 Wiring........................................................................................................11
Figure 5-12 RCOSD Main Board Pin-Outs...................................................................13
Figure 5-13 RVOSD Interconnection Diagram.............................................................14
Figure 5-14 Low Altitude Angle....................................................................................16
Figure 6-1 Video TX Connector....................................................................................28
Figure 6-2 Connecting your video equipment...............................................................29
Figure 6-3 Main/Auxiliary Battery Jumper Selection.....................................................29
Figure 6-4 Current Sensor Wiring Diagram..................................................................30
Figure 6-5 Connecting Current Sensor.........................................................................30
Figure 6-6 RVOSD5/Receiver/Servo Connections.......................................................31
Figure 6-7 Transmitter Channel to Control the Autopilot/OSD .....................................32
Figure 6-8 External Temperature Sensor.......................................................................8
Figure 6-9 Current AHI Indicator..................................................................................39
Figure 7-1 Vibration Level Indicator..............................................................................42

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Read this user manual completely prior
to connecting any RangeVideo
hardware items to your aircraft or any
power source.
INTRODUCTION
This highly versatile, user-friendly
system was designed with affordability
and high performance in mind.
Do keep in mind that the Range Video
On Screen Display Generation 5
(RVOSD5) and your remote controlled
aircraft have certain requirements and
limitations. By observing these
requirements and limitations, you will
extend the useful life of the system and
assure safe system operations.
While not intended for novice users, this
guide is designed to provide step-by-
step instruction for the installation and
operation of the RVOSD5. It assumes a
certain level of experience and
familiarity with terms, and is intended to
be used in conjunction with the user
guide for your transmitter, aircraft, video
equipment and other hardware you will
be using. It also assumes the air vehicle
and associated components are flight
worthy.

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2.1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2.1.1 Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Definitions
The signal words WARNING,
CAUTION, and NOTE are used to
identify levels of hazard seriousness.
These signal words are used throughout
this document to emphasize critical
information. Read and follow these
statements to ensure personnel safety
and prevent product damage. The signal
words are defined below.
WARNING
A procedure, practice, or
condition that may result
in injury or death if not
carefully observed or
followed.
CAUTION
A procedure, practice, or
condition that may
damage equipment if not
carefully observed or
followed.
NOTE
A procedure, practice, or
condition, etc. that is
essential to emphasize.
2.1.2 Use of Shall, Should and May
Within this technical manual, the word
shall is used to indicate a mandatory
requirement. The word should is used to
indicate non-mandatory but preferred
method of accomplishment. The word
may is used to indicate an acceptable
method of accomplishment.
2.2
The following are general safety
precautions that are not related to any
specific procedures and therefore do not
appear elsewhere in this user manual.
These are recommended precautions
that users must understand and apply.
Common Hazards
2.2.1 Autonomous Vehicle Warning
Keep clear of propeller and hold the
aircraft securely when the engine is
running or the ESC is powered. It is
possible that the RVOSD5 could
command the throttle automatically if an
autonomous mode is commanded, if
components have failed or have been
assembled incorrectly.

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3.1
ABOUT RVOSD5
First Person Viewing (FPV) is an
exciting offshoot of a 60+ year old
hobby, which enables a pilot of a radio-
controlled plane to immerse themselves
in flying by watching the video from an
onboard camera.
What is FPV Flying?
Several recent technological advances
have enabled this: small cameras,
lightweight wireless video links and
high-resolution head-mounted displays.
The RVOSD5 makes FPV safer and
more fun. It features an on screen
telemetry display, full autopilot and
power management. The RVOSD5 also
acts as a ‘motherboard’ for your FPV
gear. Everything connects to the
RVOSD: GPS, IR sensors, camera,
video transmitter, main flight battery,
auxiliary battery, R/C receiver and flight
control servos.
Figure 3-1 Flying via FPV

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4.1
KIT CONTENTS
(1) RVOSD5 with GPS
RVOSD5 Included Hardware
(1) Current sensor with connecting cable
(1) Temperature sensor
(1) IR remote
(3) 150mm male to male servo wires
(3) 300mm male to male servo wires
(1) KX131/KX191 camera wire
(1) KX171 camera wire
(1) DX201 camera wire
4.2
4.3
Hardware Not Included
Please take a photo of the box and its
contents, and send an email to:
Missing Components Upon
Delivery
[e-mail]
Include:
•Missing items
•Date of purchase and the dealer
name.
4.4
Each RVOSD5 and GPS is tested
before shipment. Before assuming that
your RVOSD5 is faulty please read this
manual carefully. In most case, the
problem is the lack of understanding
how the RVOSD5 works or a trivial
mistake. We have designed the
RVOSD5 to handle common user errors
like reverse battery connections and
short circuits on the video in/out power
rails. Even so, it’s possible to damage
the RVOSD5 by connecting your battery
somewhere it shouldn’t go!
Dead on Arrival and Repairs
In the unlikely case your RVOSD gets
damaged, RangeVideo performs
inexpensive repairs.
Mail the RVOSD5 with a note explaining
what happened to:
1970 NE 124th St
Miami, Fl 33181
USA
Return shipping cost is $10 USD to
USA/Canada, $15 USD international
Priority Mail $25 USD international
EMS.
Payment by Paypal:
[e-mail] or credit card.

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5.1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The RVOSD5 provides the pilot with
real-time navigation and aircraft system
information. The information is
superimposed over a video source and
broadcast back down to the r/c pilot via
a video transmitter/receiver system; this
is called On Screed Display (OSD).
RVOSD5 Overview
Figure 5-1 On Screen display
The RVOSD5 can also stabilize and
autonomously fly the aircraft with the
use of an onboard Inertial Measurement
Unit (IMU) stabilization system to
determine the orientation of the model
plane. The RVOSD autopilot and
artificial horizon displayed on the OSD is
dependent on the IMU.
servos/ESC
R/C receiver RVOSD
stab at o
se so s
Figure 5-2 Autopilot Block Diagram
5.2
The RVOSD autopilot can control these
types of aircraft:
Aircraft Compatibility
•Stable trainer aircraft. Throttle,
elevator, and rudder.
•2. Low wing Aerobatic aircraft.
Throttle, elevator, and ailerons.
•Flying wings. Throttle, right
elevon, and left elevon.