Embention TS150 Manual
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System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.2
Components
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1.3
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.3.1
Power Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.3.2
Ground Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.3.3
Cable
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1.3.4
Multirotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.4
Connections and controls
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1.4.1
Power Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.4.2
Ground Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.4.3
Multicopter-Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation
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2.1
System check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.2
Operation window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.3
Artificial Vision controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.4
Settings panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.5
Rendesvouz configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.6
Geolocation configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.7
Geotagging configuration
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2.8
Telemetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.9
Quick Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintenance
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3.1
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.2
Pre-flight Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.3
Post-flight
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3.3.1
Cleaning the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.4
Periodical events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.4.1
Cable unrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.4.2
Tether arms change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.4.3
Preventive Battery Replacement Unit change
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3.4.4
Overhaul
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3.5
Corrective Maintenance
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3.5.1
Propeller replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.5.2
Landing Gear replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Battery Replacement Unit maintenance
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3.6
Conditions Of Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.7
Flight Hours Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.8
Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Technical
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4.1
Part List
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4.1.1
Multicopter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.1.1.1
Overview
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4.1.1.2
Exploded View
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4.1.1.3
List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.1.2
Ground Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.1.2.1
Overview
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4.1.2.2
Exploded View
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4.1.2.3
List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.1.3
Power Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.1.3.1
Overview
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4.1.3.2
Exploded View
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4.1.3.3
List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ground Station and Multicopter
1.1 System Overview
Multicopter, GS and PS
1.1. System Overview
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Multicopter Isometric View
Multicopter Multi View
1.2 Components
Next figure shows the assembly of the system:
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Chapter 1. Installation
The main components of the system are:
1. Power station (PS): This is the case where the 230V AC wall input has to be connected and where the multirotor
must be transported.
1.2. Components
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Power Station with multicopter inside
2. Ground station (GS): is the place where the multirotor operates, it is ready to be used with Autopilot Veronte
and Veronte PIPE systems.
1.2. Components
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3. Multicopter: Y6 coaxial tricopter including our integrated gimbal. Custom payloads can be installed instead of
the gimbal.
Multicopter
1.2. Components
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1.3 Dimensions and weights
1.3.1 Power Station
Power Station Dimensions (mm)
Multirotor inside
63.5Kg
Empty
51.5Kg
Power
4000W
1.3.2 Ground Control Station
Ground Control Station and Power Station have the same dimensions.
Weight
53Kg
Power
600W
1.3.3 Cable
Length
150m
Diameter
4mm
Weight/m
0.0244Kg/m
Total weight
3.66Kg
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+Gimbal + Cable
14.96Kg
1.4 Connections and controls
1.4.1 Power Station
Power Station Connections
1.4. Connections and controls
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Power Station Connections
A
3 pin connection
230V AC power output to GS
B
2 pin connection
High voltage power output to GS
C
Ground Switch
Turns on/off the 230V AC power output to feed the GS
D
Air Switch
Turns on/off high voltage power output to feed the multicopter
E
Emergency button
Stops the system immediately (will activate emergency landing)
F
4 pin connection
230V AC input
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1.4.2 Ground Control Station
Ground Control Station Connections A
G
Restart button
Manually turns on/off the internal computer
H
HDMI port
Direct video output from the internal computer
I
Ethernet port
RJ45 LAN connector
J
USB
To connect any peripheral to the internal computer
K
Fan and filter
To refrigerate the station
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Ground Control Station Connections B
L
3 pin connection
230V AC input to GS
M
2 pin connection
High voltage input to GS
N
ROLL button
Cable manual roll
O
Stop button
Brake enable / Brake disable
1.4.3 Multicopter-Cable
Cable-Muticopter Connection
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Plug the connector from the GS into the multicopter.
Warning: It is important to ensure that there are at least 2 meters of cable out of the ground station before taking
off. This will avoid problems in the operation.
1.4. Connections and controls
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This document is intended to describe the functionalities of the Tethered App
The first step to work with Tethered App is to open a Microsoft Edge or Firefox Browser and go to the url:
192.168.1.127:5000
Note: It’s preferable to use Microsoft Edge to correctly view the video
2.1 System check
System check fail
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1- Sensors Checklist: This menu is used to check the IMU and Magnetometer values are in ok, calibrate de
atmosphere (MSL) and set the landing point.
For calibrate IMU and magnetometer, please visit https://manuals.embention.com/Veronte_Autopilot/en/latest/
operation/commands/quick-commands/index.html
2- Status: These fields represent if the power sources are connected and if the battery has enough voltage. The
batteries haved are in green for ready to fly, if any power source are in red, please check the power source in the
platform.
After passing all the checks, something similar to the following image should appear. Now can press the continue
green button.
System check ok
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2.2 Operation window
Operation Window
1- Height controls: Controls to make the platform go up and down and set the takeoff desired height.
2- Phase controls: From here you can control the drone with his phases.
• Arm: Arm the platform.
• Disarm: Disarm the platform.
• Takeoff: Takeoff the platform until desired height.
• Hover: Hold the gps position that the platform has when hover phase is started. The altitude can be change from
the slider (Height controls)
• Hold: Manual phase to control the platform from the stick. The multicopter holds zero attitude angles (pitch,
roll and yaw). The pilot can override this comands by sending a desired angle for the platform control system.
• Landing: Landing about the landing point selected.
• Standby: Standby phase can use only when the platform as below the safety height.
3- Relative phases control: Enable/disable all phases with relative points.
4- Telemetry: All the Veronte telemetry needed to see it’s status. Heading, platform coordinates, platform height,
platform desired height, stick, safety batteries status, power sources, GNSS status and RTK status.
5- Advance Settings: Application settings, this button is explained in the following sections.
6- Artificial Vision controls and cameras change option: These controls are explained in the following sections.
7- Gimbal and camera controls: You can control the zoom, take a picture, record a video or move the gimbal with
the preset positions.
2.2. Operation window
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8- Geotagging: You can save some points with the geotagging option and point later with the gimbal.
9- Gimbal controls: To move the gimbal wherever you want.
2.3 Artificial Vision controls
1- Zoom predefined: These buttons are predefined zooms to go to this zoom position with one click.
2- Change camera: Select EO or IR camera.
3- Vision controls:
• Start Tracking: When you select this option, you just have to select what you want track in the image.
• Start Moving: This option enables the detection of moving objects. Shows a representation of movement
in the image.
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4- Gimbal mode: With this option you can choose or manually control the gimbal or point to any location, with the
last option you can put any know coordinate or click on the image to get the coordinates of what you are seeing in the
image and point to them.
2.4 Settings panel
- Landing point: The center of the image is the Ground station and can select the point to takeoff and landing just
pressing in the image (Maximum 15 meters around of the ground station center). The SET UAV button is for view the
real platform position (GNSS position). Press the button set to send the position to the configuration.
2.4. Settings panel
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- Landing point Distance: The distance zero is the center (GS) of the compass. Can move the distance around 15
meters from the center (GS).
Distance landing from GS (7 meters, 1 degree north)
Distance landing from GS (10 meters, 52 degree north-east)
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Landing about GS (0 meters)
- Atmosphere calibration: Calibrate the atmosphere, enter the altitude MSL (Mean Sea Level) and temperature and
press apply.
- General settings: Enable or disabled show point coordinates and choose the platform coordinates units between
Decimal, Sexagecimal, UTM and MGRS coordinates.
- Moving object detection settings: This value changes how sensitive motion detection is. The default range is 0.2
2.4. Settings panel
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of detection range.
- Rendezvous position: This panel is to put the relative points in the rendezvous phases. Explained in the following
sections.
2.5 Rendesvouz configuration
- Rendezvous Landing position: The landing maneuvre is made up of two points that are defined relative to the actual
Ground Station position (z down). Those points move according to the GS and its attitude:
• The Rendesvouz relative position defines the first point where the platform will go when the multicopter gets
into the Rendesvouz landing phase.
• Once the first point is reached, the multicopter will go towards the docking relative position. To assure that the
vehicle reaches the base of the GS, the relative altitude of the point is set to be 100 meters below the GS (the
vehicle will stop automatically when it touches the base).
To land on the GS, both X and Y coordinates of the two points shoulb be zero. If the user wants to land outside, the
distance from the station is indicated on those same coordinates.
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Landing Rendesvouz relative position configuration: (X = 0) (Y = 0) (Z = -2)
Landing Docking relative position configuration: (X = 0) (Y = 0) (Z = 100)
2.5. Rendesvouz configuration
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Landing Rendesvouz relative position configuration: (X = 3) (Y = 0) (Z = -2)
Landing Docking relative position configuration: (X = 3) (Y = 0) (Z = 100)
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Landing Rendesvouz relative position configuration: (X = 3) (Y = 3) (Z = -2)
Landing Docking relative position configuration: (X = 3) (Y = 3) (Z = 100)
- Rendezvous Hover position: The relative hover phase makes the multicopter kept a determined position defined
relative to the location of the GS station. From the software the user determines the coordinates of the point with
respect to the GS current position.
2.5. Rendesvouz configuration
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Hover relative position configuration: (X = 0) (Y = 0) (Z = -100)
2.6 Geolocation configuration
- Geolocation: Select the Geolocation option in Gimbal mode, Can click on the screen to point to any position (Click
screen button) or manually enter latitude and longitude (Command button).
- Step 1: Open artificial vision controls menu and click location mode.
2.6. Geolocation configuration
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- Step 2: Select “click screen button” or enter manually coordinates with “command button”.
- Step 3: After select “click screen button” select the coordinates in the image.
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Example “click screen button”
2.7 Geotagging configuration
- Geotagging: Select the Geotagging and click on the screen to save a new POI (Point of interest). From the POI list
you can edit POI names and delete entries.
- Step 1: Open up list of POI (Point of interest).
- Step 2: Select “Geotagging button” and click the point to save in the POI list.
2.7. Geotagging configuration
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- Telemetry: All the Veronte telemetry needed to see it’s status. Heading, platform coordinates, platform height,
platform desired height, stick, safety batteries status, power, GNSS status and RTK status.
- Heading: Represents the heading of the platform respect geographic north.
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- Coordinates: Represents the coordinates latitude and longitude of the platform.
- Height: Represents the real height of the platform in AGL (Above Ground Level).
- Desired Height: Represents the desired height of the platform in AGL (Above Ground Level).
- Stick: Representes the stick status by colors.
• Red stick: The stick is not connected.
• Orange stick: The stick is connected but can´t command.
• Green stick: The stick is connected and can command.
- Safety Battery: Represents the safety battery status in volts by colors.
• Red safety battery: The battery is lower than 21.0 volts. Warning: ¡Not ready to fly!
• White safety battery: The battery is higher than 21.0 volts.
- Power source: Represents the platform power sources status by colors.
• Red power source: Both power sources are not connected. Warning: ¡Not ready to fly!
• Orange power source: Only one power source is connected. Warning: ¡Not ready to fly!
• White power source: Both power sources are connected.
- GNSS: Represents the GNSS1 and GNSS2 status by colors.
• GNSS Red: GNSS accuracy is higher than 3 meters and the number of satellites are lower than 4 satellites.
Warning: ¡Not ready to fly!
• GNSS White: GNSS accuracy is lower than 3 meters and the number of satellites are higher than 4 satellites.
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GNSS1 is not ready, GNSS2 is ready.
- RTK: Represents the RKT status (Real Time Kinematic) by colors.
• Red RTK: RTK is disable.
• White RTK: RTK is enable.
- Phases and Time: Represent the current phase and the mission time.
2.9 Quick Operation
1- System check: Press the system check button and wait the system check window.
2- System check window: Check the the IMU and Magnetometer values, calibrate atmosphere (MSL) and set the
landing point, after press continue.
1- System check
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2- System check window
3- Landing point: Press the set UAV button to check the platform position, if want change the position press the new
position in the map and press “SET”.
3- Landing point
4- Desired height: Select the desired takeoff height and safety landing height.
4- Desired height
5- Telemetry: Check the heading and coordinates of the platform, check the stick, GNSS and safety battery telemetry
before arm.
5- Telemetry
6- Arm: Press the arm button. If detect any problem press standby and disarm button.
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7- Takeoff: Press the takeoff button, during takeoff you can press hover for stopped the climb.
7- Takeoff
8- Height: The platform is in the takeoff desired height in Hover, now you can send the value to climb in meters. The
climb and descend is in Hover phase.
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9- Camera options: Now can select the camera between EO or IR, zoom and start the moving and tracking.
9- Camera options
10- Gimbal: Move the gimbal from the image.
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11- Start record: Press the button to start record. Can change between video recorder and photo
11- Take photo
11- Record video
12- Landing: Press the button “land” to landing about lading point.
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After installation, maintenance must be performed according to the present manual.
This processes have been
established according to Spanish State Air Security Agency (AESA): Section 16 of RD 1036/2017 and Appendix H
To facilitate this work we are going to explain the procedures and methods that you will have to follow. We will divide
the maintenance of the TS150 in two parts:
3.1 Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is required to ensure the optimal working state for the platform.
Before starting the operation you must be sure that you have at your disposal all the tools needed:
• 2.5mm Hex wrench
• 2mm hex wrench
• 5.5mm open end wrench
Dynamometric Allen Key - 2.5 mm
Torque
2.6 N.m
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3.2 Pre-flight Checking
• Check all accessible screws are properly tighten.
• Power line is connected properly through the MIL-DTL-26482 connector (Figure: Tether Connector and Figure:
Power Line Connector) .
Tether Connector
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Power Line Connector
• Payload is configured, ready to operate and fixed correctly.
• Check the LEDs.
• Air filters are clean.
Two air filters must be checked. You can open the case pulling on one of its corners.
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Take out the filter and clean them or replace them
• Check the aircraft structure.
– Fuselage without damage or fissures.
– Arm connectors properly tightened and its security screws also.
– Propellers screws properly tightened.
– Landing gear without fissures.
• Check that the power line GC Station - Tether have not fissures or damage.
• Check the contact pins in the arms connection to ensure that they are clear. They should be able to establish
easy contact. Open male banana connectors to get proper connection using a small tool if necessary.
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Optimal male banana contacts
3.3 Post-flight
• Tight propeller screws and check they are not damaged.
• Check the aircraft structure.
– Fuselage without blows and fissures.
– Motors fixed properly.
– Nuts of the three arms are tightened rightly.
– Landing gear without fissures.
• Payload is fixed correctly.
• Check that the power line GC Station - Tether have not fissures or folds while it rolls.
• Tether cleaning before storage.
• Open the drain situated on the bottom of the Ground Control Station, only in case of rain.
Warning: TS150 can’t operate while it is raining. If you are operating and it starts to rain, you have to finish your
operation immediately, keep the Tether in its Ground Control Station and open the drain. TS150 is classified as
IP53 device and this means it can be operated safely in light rain condition. As light rain criterion, the reference
is considered to be the AEMET* description for lluvia débil. It is defined as a maximum rain of 2 [mm/h] (2
millimeters per hour) equivalent to 0,0787 [in/h].
3.3.1 Cleaning the system
• All cleaning actions must be done with all system powered off.
3.3. Post-flight
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• After each flight use compressed air and/or a dry cloth to clean the complete system of dust and dirt.
• If the system has contact with salty/marine ambient, do a special cleaning after each use.
– Use a damp cloth with fresh water to remove the salt on the equipment. Never leave the equipment
drying with salty water on it.
– Disassemble the arms from the multicopter and use fresh water to remove the salt from the motors.
Let them dry, and check the contacts are not corroded. If corrosion exists, it is not safe to fly.
– After cleaning with fresh water, be sure to let the equipment dry. You can use compressed air and/or
a dry cloth.
• Store it dry, never with humidity, in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
3.4 Periodical events
3.4.1 Cable unrolling
In order to ensure correct operation of the mechanism that collects the cable, it is necessary to unwind it completely
manually and rewind it. This operation must be performed every 4 flights. Special attention must be paid in order not
to let the cable makes knots.
3.4.2 Tether arms change
Every 1000 flight hours or damage. You must follow this steps and you will need a new arm (Figure: New Arm)
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1. Get a new one. Write to [email protected] asking for NMTE009 Arm.
2. Unscrew the set screws and the nut.
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3. Disengage the arm by pulling it straight and parallel to its longitudinal axis. Be careful not to damage or deform
bullet connectors.
4. Insert the new one. Be careful with the notch showed in Figure: Face 1 and Figure: Face: 2. Insert the arm by
pushing it straight and parallel to its longitudinal axis. Be careful not to damage or deform bullet connectors.
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3.4.3 Preventive Battery Replacement Unit change
As battery life gets worse over time, it is strongly recommeded to replace battery replacement unit (BRU) every year.
This will avoid future problems with the autonomy in an emergency landing.
3.4.4 Overhaul
Every 5000 flight hours an special inspection is necessary
Check list:
• Fully inspect all hardware components.
• On the multicopter itself, you want to make sure there is no damage to gimbal, rotors, propellers, or other key
components.
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• Check the contact pins in the arms connection to ensure that they are clear. They should be able to establish
easy contact and should not be bent.
• Check the upper and lower plates of the center frame for cracks and damage. If wear exists, it is not safe to fly.
• Check the arms knobs for wear. If the frame arm is loose after the knob is locked it is not safe to fly.
• Turn on the aircraft and listen for any abnormal noise or vibration from the cooling fans located on the bottom
cover of the aircraft.
• Check the motor base for cracks and damage. If wear exists, it is not safe to fly.
• Check the connection between the motor base and the arm tube.
• Check the propellers. If there is any bending, breakage or cracks on a propeller, do not use it.
• Checking the landing gear for cracks and damage. If wear exists, it is not safe to fly.
• Check the motors for deformities and the motor spins freely and looks fine.
• Remove the propellers and start the motors. Carefully examine the edge of the motor rotor and confirm that the
shaft is perfectly centered on the motor. Check for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If excessive vibration
is detected , it is not safe to fly.
• Remove the propellers and start the motors. Listen carefully for any abnormal noise, which may indicate that
the bearings have worn out and the motors need to be replaced.
• Check all accessible screws are properly tighten.
• Payload is configured, ready to operate and fixed correctly.
• Check all the three LEDs.
• Air filters are clean.
Despite of positive result of this inspection, continuing the operation will be under customer responsibility. After this
inspection an overhaul is recommended at Embention facilities.
3.5 Corrective Maintenance
This procedures must be performed when some system or part of the aircraft has suffered damages.
Warning:
TS150 is a complex unmanned aerial system, for this reason we recommend to the user to perform
only simple repairs. To solve other issues, please contact with Embention.
3.5.1 Propeller replacement
If one of the propellers is broken, you must follow this steps and you will need:
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Dynamometric Allen Key - 2.5 mm
1. Get a new one. Write to [email protected] asking for NMTE008 Propeller. Remember to specify if you
need a top (Type L) or bottom (Type R) propeller.
2. Unscrew both metric screws (DIN 912) M3 that fix the propeller with the rotor.
Torque
2.6 N.m
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Warning: Pay attention to the propeller type correctly, logo and numbers have to be in the upper face always, as
you can see in the Figure: Step 3. CW propeller in mounted on the upper motor and CCW propeller in the lower
motor.
3.5.2 Landing Gear replacement
If one of the legs is broken, you must follow this steps and you will need:
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Dynamometric Allen Key - 2.5 mm
Torque
2.6 N.m
Warning:
All the landing gears are the same. Front right and left are easy to repair and you can do it yourself
following the next process.
1. Get a new one. Write to [email protected] asking for NMTE010 Landing Gear
2. Unscrew the 6 M3 metric screws (DIN 912) of the landing gear [1]-[6].
Front right and left landing gear
1. Disengage the broken landing gear.
2. Install the new landing gear.
3. Screw the DIN 912 M3 on the frame.
However, rear landing gear takes more steps to be changed. This is due to the fact that it has a littel variant. Besides,
it is needed to disassemble both fan covers.
1. Unscrew the DIN 912 M3 screws [1]-[4] and [5]-[8] and retire both fan covers.
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Rear landing gear assembly
2. Unscrew the DIN 912 M3 screws [10]-[12].
3. Unscrew the nut DIN 985 M3 [13] and retire the ISO 7380 M3 screw [14].
4. Disengage the broken landing gear.
5. Install the new landing gear.
6. Screw again all to the frame.
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3.5.3 Battery Replacement Unit maintenance
Battery Replacement Unit
There are two different situations when battery needs to be replaced:
1. After an emergency landing. The system is designed to be used just once.
2. When Tether App shows that battery voltaje is lower than 20 V. This means that one of the cells is not working
properly and the application will not let you fly.
Warning: Do not replace the battery while multicopter is powered on.
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Tether App Interface
1. It is strongly recommended to have more than one BRU available. If this is not the case, you can get a new one.
Write to [email protected] asking for NMTE014 Battery Replacement Unit.
2. It is necesary to disassemble the rear landing gear as detailed below:
• Unscrew the 2 ISO 7380 M3 screws [1-2].
• Rotate the rear landing gear and unscrew ISO 7380 M3 screws [3-10].
3. Take out the used BRU module.
4. Disconnect the battery from the 4K board (2 EC5 connectors and the signal one).
5. Change the BRU module and connect again all the connectors with 4K board.
6. Install the new BRU module and screw again all screws to lower chassis.
7. When BRU is assembled, screw both screws [1-2] to rear landing gear.
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Battery disassemble guide
3.6 Conditions Of Storage
Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to ensure that the built-in LiPo battery does NOT
overheat. Recommended storage temperature: between 22° and 28°C (71° and 82° F) for storage periods of more than
three months. Never store in environments outside the temperature range of -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F).
This equipment has LiPo battery integrated on the system. Battery life may be reduced if not used for a long time. For
this reason, it is good to switch on the Multicopter until battery voltaje reach 23.3V at least once every 3 months in
order to maintain battery health.
3.7 Flight Hours Record
To know when you have to carry out a periodical event, you have to use this Flight Hours Record.
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Take off place
Take off
time
Flight
Hours
Total
Hours
Incidences happened during
the operation
Pilot name and
signature
3.8 Maintenance Record
You have to use this Maintenance Record to collect data about the changes done in the TS150.
Date
Place of
the
operation
Total
hours
Maintenance
Task
Remarks of the
maintenance
Operator
information
Signature
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Complete Arm (Specify LED colour)
3
NMTE010
Landing Gear
3
NMTE007
Main Body
1
VEGI005
Gimbal
1
MRHE014
Propeller Kit CW+CCW
3
CECN370
Cable-Multicopter Connector
1
MTCA028
150m cable
1
CEHW074
Custom filter
2
NMTE014
Battery Replacement Unit
1
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4.1.2.2 Exploded View
TS150 Ground Station
4.1.2.3 List
Reference
Description
Quantity
EMMA008
Case
1
EMMA009
4 wheel kit
1
MTME263
Threaded cover
1
CEHW069
Dust Filter
2
CEAN020
GPS Antenna
2
CECN368
230V AC input plug
1
CECN370
High voltage input plug
1
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4.1.3 Power Station
4.1.3.1 Overview
TS150 Power Station Overview
4.1. Part List
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4.1.3.2 Exploded View
TS150 Power Station
4.1.3.3 List
Reference
Description
Quantity
CEHW048
Emergency Stop Button
1
EMMA008
Case
1
EMMA009
4 Wheel Kit
1
MTME269
Handle
2
MTME270
M6 Knob Kit (4 units)
1
MTME271
M5 Knob Kit (6 units)
1
CECN362
230V AC input plug
1
CECN364
230V AC output plug
1
CECN366
High voltage output plug
1
CEHW052
Ground Switch
1
CEHW053
Air switch
1
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Reference
Description
Quantity
CEHW068
Dust filter
4
Warning: Any different reference you are looking for, please contact Embention
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NMAND TS150 Multirotor Tethered Station
The NM& TS150 hexacopter is our multirotor tethered solution. The Tether Ground Station allows to power the UAV
directly from an on-ground power source, providing unlimited flight time. Tether Station uses an innovative ultralight
cable to connect the NM& TS150 drone to the ground station so the aircraft has a continuous power source during the
operation.
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