FeiYu Tech FY31AP Istruzioni operative originali
Guilin Feiyu Electronic Technology Co., Ltd
Rm. B305, Innovation Building, Information Industry Park, Chaoyang Road, Qixing Distri t,
GuiLin, CN
www.feiyu-tech.com
Email: feiyute h@yahoo. n
FEIYU
TECH
FY31AP
Autopilot System
Installation & Operation Guide
Rev 1: 24 February 2012
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Manual Update list
Revision Date Updated
page
Topic updated
0 28 November 2011 N/A First Release of Manual
1 24 February 2012 Page 21 Error in F 31AP connection diagram
corrected.
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Table of Contents
Manual Update list ............................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 4
GPS Home Lock, Barometric Altitude and 8 Waypoint ........................................................................... 5
Optional Upgrade with Hornet OSD and Data Radio .............................................................................. 6
F 31AP Package Content ................................................................................................................................. 7
Technical Specification and Technical requirements .................................................................................. 7
Remote control system requirement ............................................................................................................... 7
F 31AP Flight Modes ........................................................................................................................................... 8
F 31AP Autonomous Flight Modes ................................................................................................................. 8
Stall warning ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Red LED Flashing & Gyroscope Re-set ......................................................................................................... 10
Initialization / Reset Process............................................................................................................................. 10
Flight Mode Indicator (Red or Blue light) ...................................................................................................... 11
GPS status & vibration level indicator ........................................................................................................... 12
F 31AP Interface ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Dip Switch Function ........................................................................................................................................... 19
GPS Receiver Connection .................................................................................................................................. 14
GPS – Satellite Signal Lost During Autonomous Flight ............................................................................ 15
UART Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 15
F 31AP Electrical Connection and Diagram................................................................................................ 16
Vibration damping ............................................................................................................................................. 17
SW 1 and SW 2 : Switch Settings for F 31AP ................................................................................................ 18
Connection layout of F 31AP .......................................................................................................................... 21
F 31AP installation: Orientation, Position and level ................................................................................ 22
Adjustment Dials for ELE, AIL and RUD ...................................................................................................... 23
Control Surface Movement Check ................................................................................................................. 23
Recording our Aircraft Neutral Value ....................................................................................................... 25
Recording Neutral Value ‘On the Fly’ .......................................................................................................... 27
First Flight Test And Sensitivity Adjustment................................................................................................ 28
Gyroscope initialization (re-setting): ............................................................................................................. 28
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Dear Pilot,
Thank you for choosing F 31AP as your autopilot system. Please read this manual carefully
before using the system to ensure proper use and operation.
The installation and use of this device require some skill and knowledge in flying remote
controlled fixed wing aircraft.
• If you are a complete beginner and have never flown one before, we do not
recommend you install this device on your own.
• Please find assistance from an experience RC Pilot who may provide you with the
basic knowledge required to use this device successfully.
• If you are already an experienced flyer, you will find the F 31AP installation to be
easy and logical. Just follow this manual and you won’t go wrong.
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INTR DUCTI N
Attitude Flight Stabilization System (AFSS)
F 31AP is an inertial attitude measurement instrument used for automated stabilization of
fixed wing model aircrafts and two axis camera gimbals.
F 31AP has an integrated three-axis gyro and three-axis accelerometer which controls the
aircraft movement in three-dimensional space. By using your remote control, the unit can be
turned on or off for the following functions:
v Level flight – When stabilization is activated, the F 31AP will automatically control
the aircraft for smooth easy flying. For beginners in RC aircraft flying, this is advantages
as it makes flight easier and increases the student pilot self-confidence. The system can
be activated throughout the entire flight duration, from take off to landing.
v Emergency Recovery - If you lose orientation release all control sticks, maintain
throttle and switch ON the F 31AP. The unit will automatically send the correct signals
to balance of the aircraft and regain level flight, giving you time to get your
orientation and fly the plane back to safety.
v Autonomous flight – with the GPS Receiver connected, the F 31AP will enable you
to fly fully autonomous, with up to 8 waypoint settings using the F Ground Control
Station (GCS) software.
v Ground Control Station – the F GCS software will enable you to fly autonomously
to up to 8 waypoints, display in-flight telemetry data, and record that flight for replay
and analysis (this requires the optional Data Radio hardware).
v Return to Home – ou can set autonomous return to home via a 3 way switch or
through your failsafe setting, enabling you plane returning to home should it lose your
transmitter signal. Upon reaching the home point it will automatically engage auto
circling, while it waits for your further instructions.
v Automated circling - by activating this function, the aircraft will automatically circle
the selected area at a fixed altitude. ou can set the circling radius.
v First Person View - for long-distance RC flight via video transmitter, the F 31AP will
maintain the balance of your aircraft. ou only need to control the heading of your
aircraft and enjoy the view.
v Firmware upgrade – The F 31AP firmware is upgradable by connecting to your
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computer via a USB TTL cable. As Feiyu Tech continuously improves the F 31AP
system, firmware upgrades will be released periodically.
GPS Home Lock, Barometric Altitude and 8 Waypoint
a) F 31AP control module incorporates an accurate barometric pressure sensor. At start
up, when five (5) or more GPS satellites are detected, the F 31AP will note this as the
Home
position.
b) The barometric air pressure and GPS data is merged to provide accurate relative
altitude measurement.
c) The GPS data enables the F 31AP to fly to 8 Waypoints via the F -GCS programme and
Data Radio.
d) Note that if the F 31AP is not connected to the GPS receiver, autonomous flight cannot
be engaged and it will function purely as a flight stabilizer.
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ptional Upgrades
a) The F 31AP is a standalone system that can function as an autopilot on its own.
b) However, adding the following optional upgrades allows you to expand the autopilot
capabilities of the system.
• Hornet SD – Allows you to display the autopilot
telemetry data onto your downlinked video display.
Refer the Hornet OSD Manual.
• Ground Control Software – ou can download and use the software for free.
Refer the F 31AP GCS
Manual to
understand the GCS
functions.
• Data Radio – ou can fly via the GCS and 8 waypoint settable.
• FY3ZT Remote Adapter – allows you to fly the
aircraft with only the F 31AP and Data Radio on
board. A simple way to increase your flight range
when using 433 mHz data radio.
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FY31AP Package Content
• F 31AP control module *1;
• RC receiver connecting wires * 1;
• GPS receiver module * 1;
• Velcro double sided tape * 2;
• Instruction manual * 1;
• Some related wires.
Technical Specification and Technical requirements
• FY31AP module:
Input voltage: 4.0 ~ 6.0 Volt;
Current draw: 50mA (5V);
Size: 55 x 33 x 20 mm;
Weight (excluding wires): 20g;
Temperature range: -25 ° C ~ +70 ° C;
Maximum rate of rotation : ≤ 2000 degrees
• GPS Receiver Module:
Input voltage: 3.0 ~ 3.3 Volt;
Current draw: 60mA (3.3V);
Size: 25 x 25x 15 mm;
Weight (excluding wires): 20g;
Temperature range: -25 ° C ~ +70 ° C;
• Application
The F 31AP can be installed in the following aircraft :
1. Normal / Traditional fixed-wing planes
2. Delta-winged plane with rudder
3. Delta-winged plane without rudder
4. Plane without aileron
5. V-tail plane with and without ailerons
6. Any other configuration , please e-mail us for enquiry: servi[email protected]
Remote control system requirement
The F 31AP has been tested to work with the following RC systems:
• Robbe-Futaba PPM / PCM 1024 / PCM G3 mode, 2.4 GHz systems
• Graupner/JR PPM 8, PPM 12, SPCM mode
• MPX PPM8, PPM 12 with UNI mode
• Any remote control system using the standard of 1.5 ms neutral position.
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FY31AP Flight Modes (SW 1)
a) The F 31AP has three flight modes controlled by SW-1.
b) ou can activate any of the flight modes via a free Receiver channel and a 3-position
switch on your computer radio connected to the SW 1 interface on the F 31AP.
c) Mode 1: Deactivated Mode. In this mode, all control of the aircraft is by the pilot. The
F 31AP does not participate in flight control.
d) Mode 2: Stabilized mode
.
In this mode and your transmitter control sticks at center,
the F 31AP will continuously send out controlling signal (aileron, elevator, rudder) to
ensure the aircraft maintains a stabilized, horizontal flight and constant flight direction.
In this mode F 31AP will not allow acrobatic flights.
e) Model 3: Airline flight mode, in this mode, the waypoint will be set according to the
flight path to automatic flight.
FY31AP Autonomous Flight Modes (SW 2)
a) Three autopilot modes are incorporated into the F 31AP controlled by SW 2.
b) ou may set the modes via a free receiver channel and a 3-position switch.
c) Autopilot mode 1:
Deactivated. The autopilot function is not activated.
d) Autopilot mode 2: Auto Return To Launch
RCL
. When activated in this mode, the
F 31AP will automatically fly the plane back to the take-off point, while maintaining
altitude. Upon reaching the launch area, the unit will automatically fly the plane in a circle
at a default circling radius of 120 meters.
e) Autopilot mode 3: Auto Circling Mode (ACM). When activated in this mode, the
plane will immediately fly in a circle.
The centre of the circle is the point of activation.
The
default circle radius is 120 meters. The aircraft altitude will be automatically maintained
throughout the ACM.
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STALL WARNING
a. On its own, the F 31AP has no control over the throttle channel. Therefore, if your
aircraft forward movement cannot compensate for the autopilot’s active altitude hold
in RTH and Auto Circling, your aircraft will stall.
b. This is especially important if RTL is part of your RC failsafe. In the event of RC Link lost,
you may set RTL into your Receiver failsafe. However, DO NOT forget to also set your
throttle failsafe to between 25 % to 50% to ensure the plane does not stall.
c. Never set your throttle failsafe to zero. If you do so, your aircraft will RTL in a
continuous stalled flight which will result in a crash.
d. When flying under autonomous GCS control, F 31P will control the throttle level
based on the target speed (refer GCS Manual). However, the throttle level on your
radio transmitter has priority over the GCS Autonomous control. Please ensure that
your throttle level is high enough to maintain the target speed and altitude hold.
Failing which, your aircraft may stall.
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