Seagull #RADIO User manual

Seagull #RADIO
User Manual
Product: Seagull #RADIO
Released: 2018-12-13

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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................... 3
FLIGHT CONTROLLER INTEGRATION..................................................................................... 4
INTEGRATION ................................................................................................................ 5
PORT / PIN DEFINITIONS................................................................................................... 5
CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................ 6
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................6
SETTINGS AND VALUES TABLE ......................................................................................................................6
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................. 7

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GENERAL INFORMATION
*** Please read this manual thoroughly before connecting and configuring Seagull #RADIO ***
Seagull #RADIO is a fully configurable transceiver module designed for use in platforms where unrestricted data size and continuous
transmission/receiving is required, as well as long range - stretching up to 6 kilometers!
#RADIO is perfect solution to use as a telemetry module to transmit data back to the ground control software from your Flight
Controller or use the modules with Seagull #GPK to handle RTCM data streams in order to achieve RTK FIX.
#RADIO features:
•Unlimited size data packages transfer/receive!
•Adjustable output power from 100mW to 1WATT
•Adjustable frequency and target addresses
•Air data rate up to 168kbps
•Range up to 6km
•UART Interface

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FLIGHT CONTROLLER INTEGRATION
#RADIO modules can be used to replace your current telemetry radios for increased operation distance and overall performance.
#RADIO kit comes with two JST-GH cables that can be used to interface to flight controllers. Make sure that the #RADIO and your
Flight Controller are operating at same baud rate.
NOTE: Modification to cables might be needed for compatibility with Pixhawk 1. When connecting to the Flight Controller all 4 wires
from #RADIO have to be used for correct telemetry operation.
Below is a representation of Pixhawk 1 and Pixhawk 2.1 port outputs for wiring guidance.

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INTEGRATION
#RADIO kit comes with two types of GH-JST cables, depending on the configuration and the direction of the transmission.
GPK Rover - operation is selected please connect GREEN sleeve GH-JST cable to your radio platform.
GPK Base - operation is selected please connect PURPLE sleeve GH-JST cable to your radio platform.
PORT / PIN DEFINITIONS
PORT
DEFINITION
PINS
JST-GH
Communication port
1: VIN (3.9 -12V)
2: RX (3.3V)
3: TX (3.3V)
4: GND
USB Port for adjusting settings
VIN (5V)
Button for adjusting settings
SMA
Antenna

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CONFIGURATION
GENERAL
#RADIO modules are configured through a WINDOWS application.
*** Download Seagull_RADIO_config_v3.45.exe from HERE ***
To configure the module simply launch the "Seagull RADIO.exe", plug in the USB cable into the radio and PC. Choose the PORT that
the #RADIO is connected to on your PC and click "OPEN PORT". Next HOLD DOWN the button that is on the #RADIO to enter
configuration mode and click "GET PARAM". Set your desired values and HOLD DOWN the button on the #RADIO module –then click
"SET PARAM". All done now your #RADIO module is configured with your desired settings.
SETTINGS AND VALUES TABLE
SETTINGS NAME
RANGE
DEFAULT
DESCRIPTION
UART RATE
Baud rate
1200 - 115200
115200
Baudrate setting for communication with the interfaced device
UART PARITY
Parity
8N1, 8O1, 8E1
8N1
UART mode can be different between communication parties
AIR RATE
Air data rate
2.5 –168kbps
2.5kbps
This setting can be ignored. Module will AUTO adjust.
POWER
Transmission Power
21dBm –30dBm
30dBm
Transmission power setting ranging from 100mW to 1WATT.
FEC
Forward Error
Correction
Disable –Enable
Enable
If sudden interference occurs the data pack can be corrected
instead of dropping the packet. With FEC enabled the range is
improved greatly.
FIXED MODE
Targeted transmission
and receiving
Disable –Enable
Disable
If enabled both transmitting and receiving modules must have
same address and channel setting. It allows modules to
exclusively communicate while ignoring interference from
signals that are operating on same frequency. (similar to
MODBUS)
WOR TIMING
Wake on receive
500 –4000mS
-
This setting can be ignored, since the module will never be put
into sleep mode for #RADIO REV1.
IO MODE
RX & TX pin mode
PushPull - OpenDrain
Push Pull
-
PLENGTH
Packet length
16 –2000 Bytes
64
Can be ignored. Module is set to unlimited packet size.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
In a case if the data is not being transmitted or received, please check the wiring and module settings to ensure that the
communicating devices are operating the same baud rate, channel and target address.
The #RADIO module contains a simple power LED, so quickly determine if the module is powered up.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Supply voltage: 3.9 –12v (5v recommended –do NOT exceed 12v!)
•Communication level: 3.3v
•Current draw - transmitting: 100mW = 31.8mA | 500mW = 159mA | 1Watt = 318mA
•Current draw - receiving: 29mA
•Dimensions: 45mm x 41mm x 11mm
•Weight: 16 grams
RED LED
ACTION
Solid on
Module is powered
Off
Module is turned off