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Veracity Control Wheels

Wireless Operation Manual

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING.

Document Number: PLC850-0010

Document Version: 032

August 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 (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 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 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 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***

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 Radio Module installed,

hold down the push-button on the DM8 Radio Module and power-on the Veracity Control Wheel System.

5. The radio light on the DM8 should initially flash red 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 (Spektrum Radio) Setup

1. Please ensure the MōVI Pro 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 is installed onto the slice.

3. Connect the pre-paired Spektrum DSMX Remote Receiver Module (SPM9645) to the MōVI Pro using the MōVI

Pro COM to Spektrum Cable.

4. Power on the MōVI Pro and through the MōVI Pro app, connect using an iOS or Android device.

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5. From the MōVI Pro 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

• PAN RATE: 1

• ROLL TRIM: -4

• TILT: -3

• 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.

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5. You can chose to turn ON or OFF the PAN / TILT / and ROLL axis motors using the Motors On/Off Button as seen

below. It is recommended to keep the motors OFF until the profile has been fully configured and turned back

ON during the Zeroing/Drift Correction procedure. ***Note: When connected to a PC through USB, motors are

always enabled.

6. Switch to Advanced Mode by Clicking the Standard/Advanced button from the Settings > Mode Menu.

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7. Recommended Maxima Profile Settings (FoMa Control 3.0.0.59):

• Profile > Motors: Dependent on Camera Setup (weight/size) - See Maxima User Manual

• Profile > Joystick:

o Speed: 100 (for Pan, Tilt and Roll)

o Mode: Speed (for Pan, Tilt and Roll) ***If no roll wheel, set to Angle***

o Delay: 2 (for Pan, Tilt and Roll) – Higher values increase smoothness but add input delay

o Joystick Deadband: between 2-10*

• *Set Joystick Deadband as low possible such that no drift can be seen. This value is best

set after the Zeroing/Drift Correction process.

o Ramp: 0

• Profile > Follow: Leave at default, can be changed as needed to fine-tune Follow Mode.

• Device > Joystick:

o Offset: 0 (for Pan, Tilt and Roll)

• Device > Filters: Optional for noise/vibration reduction - See Maxima User Manual

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***Note: These setting values are chosen to mitigate drift, optimizing speed and responsiveness when

used with the PLC Veracity Wheels Software application. As a general rule of thumb, if you increase

axis Speed values, Joystick Deadband will have to be increased to prevent drift. In order to mitigate the

effects of Deadband, complete the Advanced Setup with Deadband Compensation procedure using the

PLC Veracity Wheels Software.

8. From the Profile > Profile Menu, click Write to Device.

9. From the Device > Device Menu, click Write to Device.

10. Ensure the Jeti Radio Module is installed onto the slice.

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Pairing the Maxima and Veracity Control Wheels

1. See “Switching between MōVI (Standard Gimbal), Ronin and Maxima Modes” to ensure the wheels are in

Maxima Mode.

2. To bind the Maxima gimbal to the Veracity Wheels, power on the Maxima and Press the OK button to get to the

Main Menu.

3. Scroll down to ‘Remote Pairing’ and press the OK button. ***Once in this mode you have 10 seconds to

complete the next step.

4. After 5 seconds, you will hear a “beep” from the Maxima. Power-on the Veracity Wheels with the Zero Button

(located on the back of the PAN Wheel) held down and release after hearing a second beep. The Jeti Radio

Module will automatically bind to the Maxima gimbal.

5. See the section on “Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction” to rectify any drifting issues.

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Slice (Wireless) Zeroing/Drift Correction

You may notice that when Veracity Control Wheels are connected to your gimbal system, a constant ‘drift’ or movement

in a direction occurs in any of the 3 axes. This ‘drift’ is due to the Wheels sending a signal for motion when it should not

be. If you are experiencing this, the following steps will correct it.

***Note: Zeroing will need to be performed with each gimbal that is used, as the offsets required will vary.

Zeroing/Drift Correction with FoMa Control Software:

1. Switch all axis direction switches to the center position and set the Sensitivity Dials into the center of their

range.

2. Press and hold the Zero Button located on the back of the PAN Wheel, until you notice the direction LEDs on

each axis start flashing Red and Green. The system is now in Zeroing Mode.

3. From the FoMa Control software, in the Profile > Joystick menu, set Joystick Deadband [Digits] to 0 and Write

to Device to save the setting to the Maxima.

4. Ensure the motors are turned on from the Device > Motors menu.

5. Live positional values for Pan, Tilt and Roll input can be viewed under the Device > Status menu.

1. Using the each wheel’s Sensitivity Dial, adjust for the drift such that

a. almost no drift can be visually seen from the Maxima itself and

b. The positional Status values for Pan, Tilt and Roll (optional) show minimal change.

2. Some unresolvable drift may still be visible from the previous step, but will be eliminated by increasing the

Deadband [Digital] value between 2-10 and Write the setting to the Maxima. Lower Deadband values are better

so long as no drift is observed.

3. To mitigate the effects of Deadband and improve wheel responsiveness. See the following section “Advanced

Gimbal Setup with Deadband Compensation (PLC Veracity Wheels Software)”

***Note: If the Sensitivity dial reaches the endpoint of its rotational range with its axis still drifting:

1. Press and hold the Zero Button to exit from Zeroing Mode.

2. Re-center the Sensitivity Dial.

3. Press and hold the Zero Button to get back into Zeroing Mode and continue to adjust for drift.

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Zeroing/Drift Correction with MōVI App/Software (MōVI Pro App or Freefly Configurator):

1. Switch all axis direction switches to the center position and set the Sensitivity Dials into the center of their

range.

2. Press and hold the Zero Button located on the back of the PAN Wheel, until you notice the direction LEDs on

each axis start flashing Red and Green. The system is now in Zeroing Mode.

3. From the gimbal system software, enter the monitoring screen to view signal data. *From the MōVI Pro app,

this can be found under MONITOR > CHARTS > Radio*

• Click CHARTS, then under the Radio submenu, you can view a chart streaming the signal data. The “RC

cmd Tilt”, “RC cmd Pan” and “RC cmd Roll Trim” should be at 1500 μs. This equates to the gimbal

seeing a “zero/centered” input.

a. Using the Sensitivity Dial on each wheel, adjust the signal so that the RC cmd value for the

corresponding wheel is at 1500 μs and no drift can be seen.

• Pan Wheel = “RC cmd Pan” = 1500 μs

• Tilt Wheel = “RC cmd Tilt” = 1500 μs

• Roll Wheel = “RC cmd Roll Trim” = 1500 μs (*If connected to optional Roll Wheel)

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4. Once the drift has been corrected, press and hold the Zero Button until the LEDs stop flashing and are lit solid,

then release. The LEDs will go off. The new offsets will be stored in the Veracity Control Wheels flash memory.

***Note: If the Sensitivity dial reaches the endpoint of its rotational range with its axis still drifting:

1. Press and hold the Zero Button to exit from Zeroing Mode.

2. Re-center the Sensitivity Dial.

3. Press and hold the Zero Button to get back into Zeroing Mode and continue to adjust for drift.

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Gimbal Zeroing Without App/Software:

1. Switch all axis direction switches to the center position and set the Sensitivity Dials into the center of their

range.

2. Press and hold the Zero Button located on the back of the PAN Wheel, until you notice the direction LEDs on

each axis start flashing Red and Green. The system is now in Zeroing Mode.

3. Note the direction, rate of movement and axis of the drift on your gimbal. Using the Sensitivity Dial on each

wheel, adjust the signal until no drift can be seen on each axis.

4. Once the drift has been corrected, press and hold the Zero Button until the LEDs stop flashing and are on solid,

then release. The LEDs will go off. The new offsets will be stored in the Veracity Control Wheels flash memory.

***Note: If you do not have a Roll Wheel but do have a Blue Slice (with Roll Trim), plug the Tilt/Roll Wheel into the

Roll Wheel connector, zero out this axis, press the Zero Button as in step 4 and power off the unit. Now plug the

Tilt/Roll Wheel into the Tilt Wheel connector, power up the unit and calibrate the tilt and pan axis. If the Tilt/Roll

Wheel is unplugged while the unit is powered the settings will return to default.

***Note: If the Sensitivity dial reaches the endpoint of its rotational range with its axis still drifting:

1. Press and hold the Zero Button to exit from Zeroing Mode.

2. Re-center the Sensitivity Dial.

3. Press and hold the Zero Button to get back into Zeroing Mode and continue to adjust for drift.

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Advanced Gimbal Setup with Deadband Compensation (PLC Veracity Wheels

Software)

Important: This software requires a Windows PC with a DB9 Serial port (or a USB to DB9 adapter). This also requires

Veracity Firmware Version 4.09.1 or higher. Please visit our website for software downloads and more information on

updating your firmware to the latest version.

Completing this procedure will minimize the effects of Deadband, minimizing drift, while increasing wheel motion

responsiveness. This especially useful for low-speed shots and detailed movement.

1. Ensure you have completed the basic gimbal setup procedures including zeroing from the previous sections and

ensure your wheels and Maxima are currently powered-on and communicating with Motors On.

2. Once the Gimbal and Wheels have been zeroed, connect your PC to the Veracity wheels via the DB9 Serial Data

Cable (PLC940-0029).

3. Launch the PLC Veracity Wheels Software.

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4. From the drop-down menu, select the PC’s designated COM port (COM 1 in this example). A list of assigned

COM ports can be found from the Windows Device Manager (Press the “Windows key”, type “Device Manager”

and hit Enter).

5. Once connected the Comm Port status should change to “Comms Good” in Green. The firmware version in your

Veracity Wheels will also be displayed. If unable to connect, you may have selected the incorrect port or require

a Veracity firmware update. If the wheels become disconnected at any point, the Comm Port status will change

to “Comms Lost”.

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6. With your wheels and Gimbal powered and idle, turn the Sensitivity Knobs on each of your wheels fully

clockwise to 100%.

7. Starting with the Pan Wheel, increase the Pan Positive value until you notice the gimbal begin to pan in one

direction. Adjust this value to the point where only the slightest amount of movement can be noticed.

8. Once satisfied, click on the large PAN Button to save the value to Veracity memory.

9. Now raise the Pan Negative value until you notice the gimbal begin to pan in the opposite direction. Adjust this

value to the point where only the slightest amount of movement can be noticed.

10. Click on the large PAN Button to save the value to Veracity memory.

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11. Repeat steps 7 to 10 but for the Tilt and Roll (if roll is used) Axes.

12. Once values for all axes have been set, ensure all Axes buttons are green. The wheels are now optimized for

Deadband compensation and increased wheel motion responsiveness.

13. Parameters can be saved to file and opened later from the “File” menu. This may be useful for use with different

profiles or if values are reset during a software update.

***Note: This procedure must be performed for any changes to your Gimbal Setup Profile or after re-zeroing

your wheels.

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Troubleshooting

Pan/Tilt/Roll axes – incorrect axis control or some axes do not work

Check that the Veracity wheels start up in the correct mode for your gimbal (MōVI, Maxima, or Ronin). See section on

“Switching between MōVI (Standard Gimbal), Ronin and Maxima Modes”.

Nothing happens – no lights, no sound, no motion

Check wiring and ensure power is available on the Veracity Control Wheels. Make sure that your power cable is the

correct polarity for this system.

Hand Wheels & Radio Controller – do not connect

Go to the Appendices section to set up your radio controller or refer to your RC controller manual for information on

configuring the Trainer port. Check that Channels 2, 3, 4 are assigned properly

Axis Drifting

If one or more axis are drifting the system needs to be calibrated for your gimbal, please see the Zeroing section in this

manual. If drift persists, try rebalancing your gimbal and running an auto-calibration from your gimbal (i.e. for the

Maxima, calibrate the gyros and accelerometers).

Lights When Zeroing – do not switch from red to green

When zeroing the switch must be in the middle position to zero the PAN, TILT or ROLL Wheel properly.

Tilt/Roll – does not work

Make sure that all of your cables are connected to the correct ports, you may have your tilt/roll axis plugged into the

incorrect Axis Connector. Make sure that the light is red or green but not flashing.

FCC Declaration

Class B

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Limited Warranty

PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. warrants this equipment for 1 year from the date of original purchase against defects in

materials or workmanship, provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This warranty does not cover

equipment, which has been abused or damaged by careless handling or shipping, nor does it cover products subjected

to customer alteration, modification, negligence or misuse. This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator

equipment.

Should any defect develop within the warranted time period, PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. will at its sole option, repair

or replace the defective instrument without charge. To obtain warranty service, the defective instrument must be

returned within 1 year from the original purchase date to PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd., along with a brief description of

the defect claimed. PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. will pay for ground shipping of any unit deemed to be covered under

warranty. Under no circumstances will PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. be liable for greater than the original purchase cost

of the PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. product.

Technical Support

Address any technical question to:

9-3871 North Fraser Way

Burnaby, BC V5J 5G6

Canada

1-877-832-3476

Hour of Operation:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 pm - 4:00 PM PST

E-mail: info@plcelectronicsolutions.com

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Notes

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Notes