Foxtech Argus V3 User manual
Argus V3 user manual
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Reading tips
Symbol description
important Operation tips Vocabulary, reference
Install MS CCS Pro
In the process of using the product, it is necessary to
install the official software MS CCS pro.
MS CCS Pro requires Windows 7 or windows 10.
In order to avoid the danger of fire and electric shock and ensure the long-term
stable operation of the product, please store the product in a dry and cool place,
avoid exposure to the sun and high temperature and humidity.
As the lens and sensor are sensitive equipment, please dry the equipment after the
operation in rainy or humid environment, so as to avoid mildew of electronic
components and lens.
attention
Complete equipment
To ensure the quality of image acquisition, please keep the lens clean. Please use
the lens carefully.
The internal circuit connection is complex, please do not disassemble the tilt
camera system without authorization, so as to avoid problems such as failure and
short circuit, which may affect the use.
Please avoid rough use, decomposition, modification, physical impact of the
product, or impact of the product due to hammering, dropping or trampling.
Please try to avoid disassembling and assembling the uvmirror in outdoor
environment, so as to avoid dust entering the fuselage and affecting the imaging
quality。
Overview
Argus V3, the system adopts the world recognized best five lens tilt photography
system. which supports DJI psdk synchronously. Besides, it is compatible with
various kinds of UAVs in the market and matches with rich accessories.
Installation requirements
DJI psdk UAV adaptation scheme provides SKYPORT adapter ring and PTZ seamless
coupling control.
Non DJI psdk models provide fast mount board scheme, which is convenient for
connecting with UAV fuselage. Quick mount board supports most models on the
market, and special models can be customized.
The system supports DJI psdk coupling control, automatic interval exposure control
and external PWM Or high and low level (the level control is changed by software)
signal control. Connect the photo jack at the main control end of the control line to
the main control signal output port. The photo control port must be connected to
the corresponding main control signal port (different master control output ports
are different, please connect according to the corresponding interface).
At least enough space should be reserved under the fuselage for the Argus V3 host.
In order to prevent the tripod from being photographed in flight shooting, it is
recommended to use electric retractable landing gear or large landing gear.
The main engine of Argus V3 is 0.58kg. In order to ensure flight safety, it is
recommended to select the aircraft with the maximum payload of more than 1.8kg.
Meet Argus V3
1.
DJI Skyport
8.
Data TF card
2.
POS TF card
.1
MSCAM_D TF card
3.
Power indicator light
.2
MSCAM_F TF card
4.
External power supply line
.3
MSCAM_R TF card
5.
Data wire (type C)
.4
MSCAM_B TF card
6.
Camera indicator light
.5
MSCAM_L TF card
.1
MSCAM_D indicator light
9.
TF card
.2
MSCAM_F indicator light
10.
HUB module
.3
MSCAM_R indicator light
11.
HUB indicator light
.4
MSCAM_B indicator light
12.
Data wire （type
C3.0）
.5
MSCAM_L indicator light
7.
Photo trigger &PPK Feedback signal wire
Catalog
Reading tips 1
Symbol description 1
Installation of MS CCS 1
Complete equipment 1
Product overview 2
Installation requirements 2
Meet Argus V3 3
power supply 8
Installation to UAV/Drone 8
Installation of DJI PSDK 8
Installation of quick mounting pan tilt 8
Using Argus V3 9
Power on state 9
indicator light 9
Trigger control 10
Read data 10
working condition 11
trigger mode 11
USB connection to MS CCS Pro 11
Software operation 12
MS CCS Pro operation interface 12
1
software settings 12
1.1
coordinate system
12
1.2
UAV/Drone type
12
1.3
language settings
12
2
geographical indications 13
2.1
configure POS read template
13
2.2
UAV model
13
2.3
export selected log
13
3.
Filing of aerial photos
14
3.1
refresh camera storage link
14
3.2
selection of sorties
14
3.3
empty photos
14
3.4
storage path
14
3.5
perform export
14
4
data processing 15
4.1
POS import
15
4.2
image import
15
4.3
preview of sorties
15
4.4
KML import
15
4.5
pix4d photo archiving
15
4.6
writing photo information
16
4.7
export POS file
16
4.8
generating KML
16
Introduction to field skills 17
Overlap degree 17
Please do not unplug the power during the camera shooting.
Fine tuning 17
flight altitude 17
Flight area planning 18
Flight altitude,ground resolution and photo interval 18
Emergency treatment of fault problems 18
Specifications 20
Machine specification 20
Argus V3 PSDK 21
Imaging data 21
Setting parameters 21
External battery 21
Power supply
Use the standard power supply line Argus V3 to connect with the external battery or
UAV.
DJI SKYPORT adapter ring can directly power the camera.
Power on (30v-12v) and on / off.
Argus is powered by external power interface or external battery. After the power
supply interface is connected, the blue light of the fuselage power indicator is always
on.
When the power line is pulled out / the DJI SKYPORT adapter ring is disconnected or
the aircraft is turned off, the indicator light is turned off.
Installation to UAV/Drone
Be sure to install the Argus V3 to the UAV/Drone when the Argus V3 is not powered
on
DJI PSDK Installation
1. Position the Argus V3 SKYPORT adapter ring at the bottom of the DJI psdk
interface。
2. Install SKYPORT adapter ring with white dot mark corresponding to interface red
dot mark, and rotate Argus V3 to connect red dot mark of adapter ring to complete
installation.
Installation of quick mounting pan tilt
1. Fix the Argus V3 quick mount pan tilt on the bottom of the aircraft and lock it
with screws。
2. Press the buttons on both sides of the pan tilt mount.
3. The top connector of Argus V3 pushes the hook into the empty slot of the
mount, and releases the buttons on both sides of the mount to complete the
hook.
4. Adjust the tilt and the position of the aircraft center of gravity by tightening the
screws of Argus V3 pan tilt.
Before flight operation, check that Argus V3 has been correctly installed on
the Argus V3 at the aircraft end, and adjust the center of gravity to ensure
that the Argus V3 quick mount latch pops up and is stuck into the hole of
the quick mount plate.
Be sure to adjust the center of gravity when Argus V3 is not powered and
the fuselage is stable.
Use Argus V3
Power on state
After the power supply is connected, the power indicator light of the fuselage is
always on, the status indicator of each camera will automatically detect and flash
once, and once again when the detection is completed. When the indicator lights of
each camera are off, the camera will enter the working state.
Pull out the power supply connector to enter the shutdown state, and all indicator
lights are off.
If it is found that the indicator light of the camera is not flashing, that is, the indicator
light corresponding to the camera is working abnormally and data cannot be
recorded.
After connecting the power supply, please disconnect the power supply
before the Argus V3 starts and completes the self-test. If the power is cut off
during the start-up process, the camera can not record data after starting
again.
Indicator light
The power indicator is always on after the power supply is connected, and off after
the power supply is disconnected.
The camera indicator is used to indicate the status of Argus V3 cameras, and
the power indicator is used to show whether the power supply is normal.
Indicates that the LED is off It indicates that the LED lamp flashes
regularly during the indication process
Indicates that the LED is always on during the indication Process
Camera LED
Power LED
Status
Power not plugged in
Power plugged in
Camera on
Camera records data
Trigger control
The DJI psdk UAV is installed through the SKYPORT adapter ring, and can be directly
controlled by the DJI standard ground station software.
Argus V3 signal aviation socket provides two modes of control, level signal and PWM
signal. Aviation plug lead is connected to flight control shooting signal socket, which
can be controlled by flight control ground station software.
The trigger mode of signal is modified by MS CCS Pro software.
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