SkyHopper PRO V Instruction Manual

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Contents
1. Box Contents
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2. Installation of SkyHopper PRO V Units
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2.1 Aerial Unit
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2.1.1 Installing the Aerial Unit
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2.2 Ground Unit
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2.2.1 Installing the Ground Unit
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3. Preparing & Installing the Cables
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3.1 Antennas
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3.2 GPS Module
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3.3 Ethernet Cable
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3.4 RS232 / 1PPS
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3.5 Power Cable
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3.6 HDMI In/Out
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3.7 Analog Interface
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4. Operation Verification
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5. Troubleshooting: What if my data link is not working?
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6. Mechanical Drawings
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Bottom View Surface Mount Holes
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Figure 2: Connecting RF Cables to the SkyHopper PRO V Aerial Unit
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Figure 3: SkyHopper PRO V Connector Side View
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Figure 4: SkyHopper PRO V Bracket Mount
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Figure 5: Connecting the SkyHopper PRO V Unit to the Supplied Mount
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Figure 6: Connecting the SMA Male Connector to the Supplied Mount
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Figure 7: Connecting the RF Cables to the SkyHopper PRO V Ground Unit
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Figure 8: Connecting the Unit to a Standard Tripod
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Figure 9: SkyHopper PRO V Connector Side View
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Figure 10: SkyHopper PRO V Antenna & GPS Connectors
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Figure 11: SkyHopper PRO V Ethernet Connector
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Figure 12: RS232 / 1PPS Connector (IOIOI) –SkyHopper PRO V Side
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Figure 13: Power Connector –SkyHopper PRO V Side
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Figure 14: Micro HDMI In/Out Connector –SkyHopper PRO V Side
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Figure 15: Analog Connector –SkyHopper PRO V Side
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List of Tables
Table 1: RS232 / 1PPS Connector Pinout (IOIOI)
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Table 2: PWR Connector Type & Pin Mapping
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Table 3: Analog Connector Type
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Table 4: LED Indications
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Congratulations on the purchase of your SkyHopper PRO V! This document
describes how to install the SkyHopper PRO V Aerial and Ground Units, how to verify that they operate properly
and how to identify and solve possible problems.
1. Box Contents
Your SkyHopper PRO V package should contain the following items:
Aerial Unit
Item
Qty.
SkyHopper PRO V Aerial Unit
1
2dBI Aerial Antenna with Cables and
MMCX Connector
2
Power Cable
1
Serial Data Cable
1
Ethernet Cable
1
Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable
1
Analog Audio/Video Input Cable
1
Ground Unit
SkyHopper PRO V Ground Unit
SkyHopper PRO Ground Unit
Item
Qty.
Item
Qty.
SkyHopper PRO V Ground Unit
1
SkyHopper PRO Ground Unit
1
2dBI Ground Antenna with SMA
male connector
2
2dBI Ground Antenna with SMA
male connector
2
SMA to MMCX Cable
2
SMA to MMCX Cable
2
Power Cable
1
Power Cable
1
Serial Data Cable
1
Serial Data Cable
1
Ethernet Cable
1
Ethernet Cable
1
Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable
1
Bracket Mount
1
Analog Audio/Video Output Cable
1
Bracket Screws
3
Bracket Mount
1
Tripod Knob
1
Bracket Screws
3
Tripod Knob
1
2. Installation of SkyHopper PRO V Units
2.1. Aerial Units
The SkyHopper PRO V Aerial Unit (marked with an ‘A’) should be mounted on the drone/UAV. Prior to installing the
Aerial Unit, the following should be taken into consideration:
When selecting the location for the SkyHopper PRO V Aerial Unit, consider a protected place with as much air
flow as possible.
The location of the unit should enable easy access for unit installation, maintenance and testing.
Make sure that the fan intake and air outtake vent is not blocked.

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2.1.1. Installing the Aerial Unit
1. Attach the SkyHopper PRO V Aerial Unit to the drone using the mounting holes on the bottom of the unit,
Velcro, or another strong adhesive (that can ultimately be removed from the drone and the unit), and secure
the unit with cable ties to ensure it does not fall.
Figure 1: Bottom View Surface Mount Holes
Note: Make sure that the cooling fan opening is not obstructed.
2. Connect the supplied 2dBi aerial antennas to RF1 and RF2.
Figure 2: Connecting RF Cables to SkyHopper PRO V Aerial Unit
Note: When detaching the aerial antennas, use long nose pliers and do not use excessive force.
3. Mount the aerial antennas to the drone.
Mount the antennas on the lowest point available on the drone in order to avoid obstruction.
Mount the antennas as far as possible from one another with a minimum of 5 cm (2 in.) between them.
Mount the antennas away from metal, carbon or RF-emitting objects.
Mount the antennas perpendicular to the ground (antenna endpoint to the ground).
4. Connect the camera to the unit using the relevant connector (Analog - RCA or HDMI)
Note: Video configuration should be applied using the web GUI before operation
5. Connect the GPS antenna to the unit if you have one, placing it in clear view of the sky (for Point-to-Multipoint,
a GPS antenna is necessary).
1. Make sure the payload or any other part of the drone does not block the antennas.
2. Connect the accessories to the RJ45 connector if applicable.
3. Connect the flight computer to the RS232 connector if applicable.
4. Connect the 1PPS generator to the unit (in a multi-unit environment and when no GPS is used).
Attach to drone here

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5. Connect the supplied Power Cable to the Power In connector and then to the battery 7-26VDC.
The Status LED should be lit.
6. Connect any IP device to the Ethernet port. The Data LED should be lit.
Figure 3: SkyHopper PRO V Connector Side View
2.2. Ground Unit
The SkyHopper PRO V Ground Unit (marked with a ‘G’) can be installed on the supplied bracket (fits a standard
tripod using the mounting holes on the underside of the unit. Prior to installing the ground unit, the following
should be taken into consideration:
The location of the unit should enable easy access for unit installation, maintenance and testing.
Place the unit as high as possible from the ground.
Make sure no obstacles are blocking the line-of-sight (for the planned route).
Make sure that the fan intake and the air outtake vent is not blocked.
Antennas should be installed away from carbon or metal objects and radiation sources that emit the same
frequency band. Make sure the antennas are extended upward vertically.
Note: The unit can be installed using the threads on the bottom of the unit on any suitable bracket/device. See the
mechanical drawings in Section 7 for measurements of the threads and distance between them.
2.2.1. Installing the Ground Unit
1. Familiarize yourself with the holes of the bracket mount:
Figure 4: SkyHopper PRO V Bracket Mount
Power In Connector
Ethernet Port
Attach GPS Plate Here
Attach Antennas Here
Holes for Velcro Strap for
Battery
Multipurpose holes
(can be used for cable ties)
Mount Holes for
Attaching Unit
Tripod Hole

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2. Connect the SkyHopper PRO V Ground Unit to the provided mount, using the supplied screws.
Figure 5: Connecting the SkyHopper PRO V Unit to the Supplied Mount
3. Connect the supplied MMCX/SMA RF Cables to the mount with the SMA male connector.
Figure 6: Connecting the SMA Male connector to the Supplied Mount
If mounting the unit without the supplied mount, mount the 2dBi ground antennas as far as possible from one
another with a minimum distance of 5cm (2 in.) between them.
Mount the ground antennas away from metal, carbon or RF-emitting objects.
Mount the ground antennas perpendicular to the ground (antenna endpoint should point to the sky).
4. Secure the SMA connector to the mounting bracket using an 8mm wrench.
5. Connect the RF cables to the SkyHopper PRO V ground unit by the MMCX connector.

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Figure 7: Connecting RF Cables to SkyHopper PRO V Ground Unit
6. Connect the supplied ground antennas to the mount.
Note: When detaching the cables, use long nose pliers and do not use excessive force.
7. If you need to use a GPS antenna, attach the GPS plate accessory at the top of the mount with the supplied screws.
8. If applicable, mount the GPS antennas on the GPS plate (using the antenna magnet).
9. If applicable, connect the Control Device (PC/Tablet) to the RJ45 connector using the supplied Ethernet cable.
10. If applicable, connect the RS-232/1PPS cable to the unit and desired controller.
11. For SkyHopper PRO V Ground Unit: If using the unit as a decoder unit connected to a display screen (i.e. ground
unit is a SkyHopper PRO V), connect the screen to the unit using the relevant connector (Analog -RCA or HDMI)
12. Secure the cables and battery (if used) with cable ties or a Velcro strap (make sure you do not block the fan with
the Velcro strap).
13. Attach the bracket mount to the tripod by fastening the supplied knob onto the tripod as shown below:
Figure 8: Connecting the Unit to a Standard Tripod
14. Connect the supplied Power Cable to the Power In connector and then to the power source 7-26VDC Battery or
AC/DC power adaptor. Status LED should be lit.
15. Connect any IP device to the Ethernet port. Data LED should be lit.

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Figure 9: SkyHopper PRO V Connector Side View
3. Preparing & Connecting the Cables
3.1. Antennas
NOTE: If you wish to change the antennas and cables, make sure they fit the unit’s frequencies. Make sure
that the cable attenuation is as low as possible at the frequencies planned to be used.
NOTE: Make sure the antenna connector is the same as that of the unit and antennas (straight and not an
RP connector).
3.2. GPS Module
The GPS Module should be attached to the SkyHopper PRO V using an MMCX jack (male) connector. Make sure the
cable is as short as possible.
Figure 10: SkyHopper PRO V Antenna and GPS Connectors
When attaching the GPS antennas for both the aerial and ground units, place the antennas at the top of the drone
and mount, respectively, in order to achieve the clearest sky reception.
3.3. Ethernet Cable
The SkyHopper unit is supplied with an RJ45 connector Ethernet cable. If you wish to use a cable other than that
which is supplied, use a standard Ethernet cable in order to connect to the unit (or to relevant accessories).
Power In Connector
Ethernet Port
GPS Connector
Antenna Connectors

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Figure 11: SkyHopper PRO V Ethernet Connector
3.4. RS232 / 1PPS
Figure 12: RS232/1PPS Connector (IOIOI) –SkyHopper PRO V Side
SkyHopper PRO V
Housing P/N: 502380-0600
Pins P/N: 502381-0000
Name
Description
1
N/A
2
RS232 out
D9 Pin 2
3
N/A
4
RS232 in
D9 Pin 3
5
GND
6
1PPS In
Table 1: RS232/1PPS connector pinout (IOIOI)
This connector is for RS232 / UART connectivity and an external 1pps synchronization signal, replacing the need for
GPS synchronization for a Point-to-Multipoint network.
Ethernet Port

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3.5. Power Cable
The power cable supplied with the unit contains a standard XT-60 connector. If you wish to change the connector
on the SkyHopper PRO V unit, the pinout is described in the following table:
Figure 13: Power Connector –SkyHopper PRO V side
SkyHopper PRO V
Housing P/N: ZER-04V-S
Pins P/N: SZE-002T-P0.3
Description
1
GND (-VDC)
2
GND (-VDC )
3
Vin+ (+VDC)
4
Vin+ (+VDC)
Table 2: PWR Connector Type and Pin Mapping
WARNING:
Before connecting the SkyHopper PRO V unit to a power source it must be connected to the antennas (or to
attenuators). Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit.
WARNING:
Powering down the unit is performed via disconnecting the power source either from the battery side or by
disconnecting the power connector.
3.6. HDMI In/Out
Standard 19 pin HDMI In/Out (according to the unit role Encoder/Decoder)
Figure 14: Micro HDMI (In/Out) Connector –SkyHopper PRO V side

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3.7. Analog Interface
An analog connector which includes a video input and output and an Audio input and output.
Figure 15: Analog (In/Out) Connector –SkyHopper PRO V side
SkyHopper PRO V
Hirose 3240-10P-C(50)
Matching connector:
Hirose 3260-10S
Description
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Video In
2
GND (Video In)
3
Video Out
4
GND (Video Out)
5
Audio In
6
GND (Audio)
7
Audio Out
8
N.C
9
N.C
10
N.C
Table 3: Analog Connector Type
4. Operation Verification
NOTE: Verify that the correct profile and Tx Power setting are pre-configured in the unit prior to verifying proper
operation.
Once installation is completed, and the unit is powered up, verify proper operation by using the ACTV LED indicators.

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LED
Status
Description
ACTV
Off
Unit is shutdown or power is not connected
On Steady
Unit is booting up
Slow Blinking
PTP: Remote Unit is transmitting, Controller Unit is receiving
PTMP: GPS is online or 1 PPS signal is present
Fast Blinking
Data Link is up (at least one unit is on the other side in both PTP
and PTMP networks)
DATA
Off
No Ethernet Connection
On Steady
Ethernet cable is connected to a working device
Slow Blinking
Data is transferred over the Data Link
Table 4: LED indications
If applicable (depending on the overall system architecture and deployment status), also verify:
Ability to reach and manage the unit from the control center.
Connectivity and proper quality of the wireless link with other unit(s).
NOTE: For details on how to use the Web GUI (Graphical User Interface), refer to the Web GUI General Description
and Operational Manual.
5. Troubleshooting: What if my data link isn’t working?
If you find that your SkyHopper PRO V Data Link is not working properly, please check the following:
1. Check that the power source is connected properly.
2. Check the Active LED status.
3. Confirm the LAN cable is connected.
4. Confirm the antenna cables are connected.
5. Confirm that the Ethernet address subnet is correct (between two external devices).
6. Check that the Tx Power is set up correctly.
7. Verify the unit profile (frequency, channel bandwidth, ratio and time slot allocation are the same for all relevant units).
8. Verify that the unit SW versions are compatible for all relevant units.
9. In PTMP Operation Mode: Check the GPS LED on the Web GUI main screen and verify that the GPS antenna is
connected properly and GPS receptions are achievable.
If you have attempted all of the above and are still experiencing problems with the functioning of your SkyHopper PRO V
Data Link, contact us at [e-mail] or check out our Frequently Asked Questions or User Manual by visiting our
Support section at http://www.skyhopper.biz/skyhopper-pro-v.

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6. Mechanical Drawings
DOC –1035-1.0