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CRANE 2S
User Guide
ZHIYUN-EN-v1.00

Contents
■Packing list
Packing list·····················································································1
■Get to know the CRANE 2S
Get to know the CRANE 2S····························································2
Port introduction ·············································································3
■Charging and Battery
Charger and battery description ······················································4
Charging Procedure········································································5
■Installation and Balance Adjustment
Installing the battery ········································································6
Installing the tripod··········································································6
Installing the quick release base plate··············································6
Installing the camera ·······································································7
Connecting the control cable ·························································· 8
Balance adjustment········································································9
■Using the CRANE 2S
Quick Release Plate Adjustment Module··········································12
How to use the hex wrench ···························································· 13
Control panel description ································································13
Display screen description ······························································15
Menu options description································································17
Motor Torque Adjustment································································19
Operation Modes ···········································································20
Manual Repositioning ·····································································24

■How to Use the App
App Download ···············································································25
Connect and activate······································································25
■APP Operations
Main App Features ········································································· 26
■Calibration and firmware upgrade
When is Calibration Required ··························································27
How to initialize··············································································· 27
How to perform six-side calibration··················································28
Motor Fine-tuning ···········································································30
CRANE 2S firmware upgrade··························································30
■Product Specifications
■Disclaimer and Warnings
Reading Tips··················································································33
Warnings························································································33
Safe Operation Guidelines ······························································34
■Warranty Terms
Warranty Period ·············································································· 37
Warranty Exclusions········································································37
Warranty Claim Procedure·······························································37
■Contact Card

1
Packing list
Packing list
The product package comes with the following items. If there are any missing items,
please contact ZHIYUN or your local distributor.
CRANE 2S × 1 Quick release plate × 1 Camera Backing Base × 1
Tripod × 1 18650 lithium battery × 3 Charger × 1
Wrench × 3 1/4-20 screw x 3 Type-C to Micro USB
camera control cable x 1
Type-C to Mini USB camera
control cable x 1
Type-C to Type-C camera
control cable x 1
Type-C to Multi-USB
camera control cable x 1
USB Type-C Cable x 1 Quick Start Guide x 1 Storage case x 1

2
Get to know the CRANE 2S
Get to know the CRANE 2S
1
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8
9
10
11
12
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2
3
4
5
6
1. Tilt axis
2. Quick release base
3. Pan axis motor
4.1/4” screw thread with crown
gear
5. Follow focus wheel
6. Handle
7. Tilt axis motor
8. Roll axis
9. Roll axis motor
10. Pan axis
11. Control panel
12.1/4 threaded hole (compatible
with 3/8)
13. Tripod
14
22
23
24
25
26
15
16
17
18
27
19
20
21
14. Vertical shooting safety lock
15. Vertical shooting locking screw
16. Tilt axis locking switch
17. Tilt axis locking latch
18. Type-C port for TransMount
Follow Focus Motor × 2
19. Quick release base safety lock
20. Pan axis locking screw
21. Pan axis locking switch
22. Trigger button
23. Roll axis locking screw
24. Roll axis locking switch
25. Quick release plate safety lock
26. Quick release plate adjustment
module
27. Quick release plate locking
latch

3
Get to know the CRANE 2S
28. Type-C camera control port
29. Quick release base adjustment
module
30. Quick release base locking latch
31. 1/4” screw thread with crown gear
32. Type-C firmware update port
33. 1/4 camera locking screw
34. Camera backing base
35. Quick release plate
36. Lens support
37. Locking screw for lens support
Serial
No. Port type Function Output Input
1Type-C camera control
port Camera connection and control 5V1A NA
2
Type-C port for
TransMount Follow
Focus Motor
TransMount Zoom or Focus
Motors connection and control 8.7V2A NA
3 firmware update port Connect to the computer to
upgrade the CRANE 2S firmware / /
Port introduction
28
31
32
29
35
33
34
36
37
30

4
Charging and Battery
Before using the CRANE 2S for the first time, use the charging device provided in the
package to fully charge the batteries so as to activate them and ensure the smooth
use of the product.
Charger and battery description
Charger specifications
Name: 18650 Li-ion battery （three
slots)
Model: CH18650-3B
Input: 5V=2400mA
Output: 4.2V=800mA × 3
●The LED indicator shines solid red
when charging.
●The LED indicators shines solid blue
when fully charged.
Battery specifications
Name: 18650 Li-ion battery
Model: INR 18650-26EC
Capacity: 2600mAh
Voltage: 3.7V
状态指示灯
①The stabilizer is equipped with batteries of high energy density, which
may cause fire, economic loss or personal injury when improperly stored
or handled. Please read the disclaimer and warning herein as well as the
description on the battery label carefully before using the batteries.
②Please use batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only. ZHIYUN will not
take any responsibility for explosion, fire and/or accidents caused by non-
ZHIYUN batteries.
When the batteries are not in use, please make sure to put them in the battery slot
of the package or in plastic storage cases (the storage case needs to be purchased
separately).
Status indicator lights

5
Charging and Battery
Charging Procedure
1. Insert the batteries into the charger in the right direction(positive/negative end)
accordingly.
2. Connect the charger to the adapter via the USB Type-C cable.
3. Plug the adapter into a power outlet to start charging.
USB Type-C
cable Adapter Power supply
①Due to the differences of the charger itself, charging the batteries may fail
when the power supply is insufficient (for instance, when the current of the
adapter is lower than 500mA). Conditions may vary depending on the specific
chargers used. It is recommended to use an adapter with a higher current
capacity.
②The battery cannot be charged through the Type-C port on the stabilizer.
① Please use a qualified standard 5V/ ≥ 2000mA adapter for battery charging;
charging time depends on the maximum input current of the adapter.
②This stabilizer comes standard with three high-discharge-rate ZHIYUN
batteries. Use ZHIYUN batteries only.
③Please make sure the three batteries are fully charged. Undercharged
batteries can cause stabilizer malfunction.

6
Installation and Balance Adjustment
Installing the battery
Unscrew the rear cover of the handle and install three original 18650 Li-ion batteries
(note the direction of the positive and negative poles of the batteries). Then, tighten
the rear cover of the handle.
①
②
Installing the tripod
Screw the tripod to the base of the CRANE 2S handle, then unfold the tripod and
place the CRANE 2S on a flat surface.
①
②③
Installing the quick release base plate
Take out the quick release base and push the quick release base into the CRANE
2S tilt arm. The detachable design means that you can quickly dismount the camera
from the CRANE 2S. The rear of the quick release base contains three 1/4 screw
holes making it easy for you to mount the entire quick release base to other devices.
①②