VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 VD32 REMOTE CONTROLLER USER MANUAL V1.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Thank you for purchasing SIYI Technology’s product. VD32 is a professional, intelligent and universal radio transmitting system integrated with 2.4GHz datalink and video-link, applied with advanced SHTT digital frequency hopping technology. VD32 supports maximum 4kilometer control range and 16 independent digital output channels, perfectly compatible with major commercial flight controllers on market.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 CONTENT 1 READ TIPS .......................................................................................................................................................... - 6 1.1 Icon Definition ............................................................................................................................................... - 6 1.2 Flight Safety ..........................................................................................................
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 5.2.2 Rename a Model ................................................................................................................................... - 40 5.2.3 Copy a Model ....................................................................................................................................... - 42 5.2.4 Reset all Models ...................................................................................................................................
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 7 Sky Station Settings ............................................................................................................................................ - 84 7.1 General Settings ........................................................................................................................................... - 85 7.1.1 Signal Mode .......................................................................................................................
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 1 READ TIPS 1.1 Icon Definition Please pay more attention to content indicated with the following marks: DANGER Dangerous manipulation that probably leads to human injuries. WARNING Warnings on manipulation that possibly leads to human injuries. CAUTION Cautions on what manipulation may lead to property loss. Prohibited Mandatory Mark 1.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 modification on VD32 system is prohibited without permission from its manufacturer, SIYI Technology.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Do not forget to check battery level of the transmitter and the receiver before starting your aircraft/vehicle. Always power off your aircraft/vehicle first, VD32 transmitter the second. Before changing any settings for the transmitter, make sure your aircraft’s/vehicle’s engines are powered off and their motor wires are off connection, in case of a sudden switch on.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Do not charge the transmitter when temperature is high or battery temperature is over 60℃. DANGER Keep VD32 away from any places that babies or kids may reach easily while it is under charging, better there is supervision from an adult in case of emergency. 1.4 Precautions on Using SD Card Do not disassemble, bend, press, abandon or damage SD card by any means. Stop using the SD card if you find it soaked by water, oil or any other chemical liquid.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 1.5 Precautions on Storage/Carrying/Recycling CAUTION Always place your VD32 transmitter at places where babies or kids do not reach. DANGER VD32 transmitter should be placed as below: Not too hot (above 60℃) or too cold (under -20℃); Not under direct sunshine or too dusty or too wet; Not on an unstable holder which lacks of solid supports or may cause vibration; Not nearby steam or other heat sources.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 2 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION 2.1 Product Features Advanced Spread-spectrum Technology VD32 transmitting system is applied with SIYI Technology’s lately upgraded bidirectional 2.4GHz spread-spectrum technology. The maximum control range can be 4km (unobstructed, free of interference). VD30 transmitter and its receiver are linked by a unique matching code, and the enhanced anti-interference ability supports multiple transmitters working in stability synchronously.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 quadcopters, and multi-rotors, and major farming drones on market. *5ms fast-response mode Built-in High Capacity Li-Po Battery, 9H Super Long Working Time VD32 transmitter comes with an 8000mAh Li-Po 1S built-in rechargeable battery, reliable and easy to maintain. You can charge the transmitter through Micro-USB port, and it can work continuously for 9 hours after a full charging. You’ll never have to worry about long-time business flight in outdoors.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 VD32 transmitter’s high brightness colorful screen is clearly visible under direct sunlight. Few complicated keys and buttons, but a built-in LCD touchscreen, with a turntable menu and a brand-new GUI system. These revolutionary new features made by both software and hardware provide a more user-friendly experience.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 ⚫ Channel mapping function supports customized channel definition; Fail-safe function provides more security to flight safety. Ground Unit Connects with PC and Mobile Devices VD32 comes with various interfaces for connection with PC and mobile devices. It has one USB-A port, one Micro-USB port, one jack, two Ethernet ports, and Bluetooth.
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VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 2.2.2 Button/Switch Types and the Default Channel Definitions VD32 transmitter has 16 channels in total. Each channel is controlled by an independent switch or button. Please refer to the form below for the default channel definitions from channel 1 to 16.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Mark: Self-locking button stays in the position you press them to; Self-resetting button rebound to original position after a press. Mark: VD32 transmitter supports customized channel definitions as well. Please refer to the chapter “SIYI TX APP” in this manual for detail. 2.2.3 Sub-trim Button ⚫ VD32 transmitter comes with two Sub-Trim buttons, which support continuous trimming to 4 channels. ⚫ Each sub-trim button goes to 2 dimensions (up-down, left-right).
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 ⚫ Sub-trim buttons can also be used to unlock transmitter system menu when the setting lock is turned on. Press and hold the two buttons to unlock transmitter. Mark: Please refer to “Sub-trim Settings” menu for trim settings. 2.2.
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VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Open Source Flight Controllers: PIX/APM, etc. BOYING PALADIN V2 TOPXGUN T1-A WOOZOOM THEONE-A EFY FINIX200M JIYI K3A/K++ Compatible FC Model Data Memory 64 sets(extensible) Language Display Chinese / English Joystick Resolution 4096 grades Frequency Band 2.400 MHz - 2.483 MHz Transmitting Power 100 mW (20 dBm) E.I.R.P RF Spreading Technology FHSS Receiving Sensibility -101 dBm Control Range 4 km / 2.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Battery Type & Power Chargeable Built-in 3.7V 8000mAh Li-Po 1S battery 29.6 Wh Battery Life 8 Hours Battery Working Temperature 0 ~ 55 (℃) Charging Port Type Micro-USB; 5V/2A Charging Time 5 Hours Dimensions 184.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Operating Temperature -10 to 55 (℃) Dimensions 106 x 25 x 41 mm Net Weight 108 g 2.
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VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 2.6 Transmitter LED Indicator Definition Each of the two LED indicators on VD32 transmitter has three colors and different blinking frequencies to indicate the transmitter’s different working status. Status Indicator Definition Solid Green: Transmitter works well. Twice Red Blinks: Antenna error. Triple Red Blinks: RF initialization failed. Four Red Blinks: Joysticks require calibration. Continuously Red Blinks: Transmitter firmware does not match.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 3 GET READY TO USE VD32 3.1 How to Place Transmitter Antenna Right A Mark: VD32 transmitter has the best signal strength when the antennas are placed horizontally (A, B). Thus, please avoid pointing antennas’ upper end straightly to your aircraft and do not fold the antennas (C).
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VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 WARNING Do not fold or cover antennas and avoid any obstruction between the transmitter and the aircraft in flight, otherwise there will be an obvious decrease to transmission signal quality. 3.2 How to Charge VD32 Transmitter Before charging your VD32 transmitter, please read the part “1 READ TIPS - 1.3 Precautions on Charging VD32 Transmitter” carefully.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Mark: Please make sure that the charging current is less than 2A or it may cause damage to battery. Mark: VD32 transmitter is equipped with a built-in 8000mAh LiPo 1S battery. Charging time is about 5 hours using a standard 5V/2A charger adapter. Charging time may change according to chargers made under different standards, please also pay an attention to the charging indicator when you are charging the transmitter.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 1. Please keep your VD32 transmitter one meter away from your VD32 receiver and power on both of them; 2. In VD32 transmitter screen menu, tap on “System Settings – General Settings”; 3. Turn to your VD32 receiver, stick a pin or needle to the linking button inside the linking hole, press and hold the button for 3 seconds till the status indicator blinks red which means the receiver is ready for linking; 4.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 WARNING Before linking the transmitter to the receiver, please make sure your aircraft motors have no power connected (E.S.C are off connection). Reboot the receiver when linking steps are finished, and try to manipulate on the transmitter to confirm if it works well. 3.4 Throttle Joystick Type VD32 transmitter supports both “Thumb-slide” and “Self-centering” throttle joysticks. Users decide which type to use according to their preference.
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VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 4 MAIN MENU Model Name Displays the name of the selected model. Model Type Displays the selected model type. Battery Level Real-time display of VD32 transmitter’s battery level. Settings Approach to the “Transmitter Settings” menu.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Receiver Voltage Real-time display of the sky station’s voltage telemetry. Aircraft Voltage Real-time display of the aircraft’s voltage telemetry. Sub-trim Displays the digital sub-trim value of all 4 channels. Screen Lock The main menu is locked, the touchscreen is disabled (the icon disappears when main menu is unlocked). SD Card A SD card is inserted in VD32 transmitter (the icon disappears when the SD card is taken out).
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 5 MODEL SETTINGS In VD32 transmitter’s “Model Settings” menu, there are a series of useful functions, offering basic and advanced settings for different kinds of model devices. CH Monitor (Channel Monitor) Real-time display of all channels’ output value. Model Select Select / Save model data. Model Type Choose the right model type for your device.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 End Point Set the output values of a channel and the maximum / minimum limit. CH Mapping (Channel Mapping) Set / Change the defined function of a channel. CH Reverse (Channel Reverse) Reverse a channel’s output direction. Sub-trim Do trim adjustment to your aircraft’s flight attitude. Trim Setting Adjust the stepping value of the sub-trim function. Trainer Mode One on one training through two transmitters. Fail Safe Adjust fail safe settings.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 5.1 Channel Monitor In “Channel Monitor”, users can check the real-time changing of output values in all 16 channels. 5.2 Model Select “Model Select” function supports users to select, rename, copy and reset model data.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 5.2.1 Select a Model In VD32 transmitter’s default model list there are up to 64 sets of model data for your choice. Steps 1. In “Model Settings” menu, tap on “Model Select”, in the screen it shows the model select menu; 2. Tap on a model name, then “Select”, in the screen it pops up “Confirm your selection”, tap on “Yes” to finish selecting. 5.2.2 Rename a Model Users can rename a model data in the default model list as a mark of the difference.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Steps 1. Tap on a model name, then “Rename”, in the screen it pops up “Confirm to rename the model”; then “Yes”, in the screen it shows a virtual keyboard menu; 2. Input a new name for the model by using the virtual keyboard, then tap on “yes” to finish.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 About Virtual Keyboard CAPS Switch keyboard to input capital letters. SCAP Switch keyboard to input lower case letters. NUM Switch keyboard to input numbers and punctuations. Backspace Delete what is already input. Cancel Cancel inputting, the transmitter will not save the input. 5.2.3 Copy a Model Users can copy a model data from the transmitter’s default model list for backup. By doing so, you will not have to input all the data again for a new model. Steps 1.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 2. Select the target model on the turntable, then tap on “Yes” to finish. 5.2.4 Reset all Models Users can reset all the data in the model list to the default settings. Steps 1.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 2. Tap on “Yes” to finish. 5.3 Model Type In VD32 transmitter there are several default model types, Fixed-wings / Gliders, Multi-rotors (racing drones, agricultural drones) and the others (helicopters), each model type with its default settings done in advance. Users can choose a model type according to their requirement and customize the settings.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 CAUTION When you switch a model type, all the data in the current model will be reset automatically. It is better to save the model data before switching to another model type. 5.3.1 How to Select a Model Type Steps 1. In the “transmitter settings” menu, tap on “Model Settings - Model Type”; 2. In the screen, it displays the current model type; tap on it, in the screen it is switched to the “Model Type” list; 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 5.3.2 One Move to Do Agricultural Drone Settings VD32 transmitter supports the function “One Move to Do Agricultural Drone Settings”. Users can select and match the FC (Flight Controller) and ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) type according to what they have bought. Then the joystick/switch/button/dial definition and datalink settings will be done automatically. And you will be ready for flight immediately.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Type” menu; 2. Choose “Multi-rotors” as the model type, “Farming Drone” as the drone type. Then Select the right FC and ESC type according to what you have bought. Please select “FOC” for ESC which is free of calibration. And select “Standard” for ESC which requires calibrating output value, then your VD32 transmitter will generate the channel value automatically according to your requirement. 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 1. Please refer to the picture below. In “Model Settings” menu, tap on “End Point”, in the screen it shows “End Point” menu (“-E.P.A+” stands for the channel value, “-limit / limit+” stands for the minimum/maximum limit value); 2. When the channel output is normal, tap on the left/right box to input value of the minimum/maximum limit, the range is between -150 and 150. 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 5.5 Channel Mapping All 16 channels of VD32 transmitter can be mapped freely as you need to the joysticks, switches, buttons, and dials. Steps 1. Please refer to the picture above. Tap on the last box on right of your target channel to open the list of all joysticks, switches, buttons, and dials. 2. In VD32 transmitter system, channel 1-4 is default to be Aileron, Elevator, Throttle, and Rudder.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 3. Let’s take example of Channel 1 (Aileron). Tap on the “J1” box on right of Channel 1 and select a joystick/switch/button/dial in the list. In the box it will show the selected joystick/switch/button/dial. Mark ⚫ In “Channel Mapping” menu, if you are to redefine a channel, tap on the channel name, in the screen it shows the definition list of all the transmitter channels; select a definition from the list to finish.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 ⚫ Tap on “Reset” to rest all channel data. 5.6 Channel Reverse Users can reverse a channel’s output direction through “Channel Reverse”. Steps 1. When your VD32 transmitter is linked to a new model, please confirm if all the servos, buttons, and switches have been mapped to right channels as you need. 2. Try to manipulate the joysticks, switches, buttons, and dials on your VD32 transmitter to confirm if the output direction of each channel is normal or reversed. 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 4. Please refer to the picture below. Tap on the “Normal/Reversed” box to switch the channel direction and the box will show if the channel is normal or reversed. Mark: Tap on “Reset” to reset all channels. 5.7 Sub-Trim Sub-Trim function helps users set the middle position value of a channel’s and do trim adjustment to the aircraft’s flight attitude.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Before doing Sub-Trim settings, please make sure that the target Sub-Trim channel is in its middle position. CAUTION It is not a good idea to use Sub-Trim function when you are flying an agricultural drone. Steps 1. In “Model settings” menu, tap on “Sub-Trim”, in the screen it shows “Sub-Trim menu; 2. Select a channel according to your requirement; use the virtual turntable to select a target middle channel value; 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 5.8 Trim Setting Trim Setting function helps users adjust digital sub-trim’s stepping value. The equivalence relationship between Trim Setting value and Trim Stepping value are, 5 Trim Setting Value = 1 Trim Stepping Value That is, when Trim Setting value changes 5 units, the Trim Stepping value changes 1 unit.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 2. Through Trim Settings function, users are able to adjust all 4 sub-trim channels; tap on a channel according to your requirement to change its trim stepping value; 3. Use the virtual turntable to select a target Trim Stepping value, the adjustable range is from 0 to 100; 4. Tap on “Return” to finish. Mark: In the trim settings menu, tap on “Reset” to reset all channels. 5.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 VD32 transmitter’s trainer mode helps experienced users train new talents. In the trainer mode, two transmitters are connected by a trainer cable. The users can decide which channel to use for training. In the trainer mode, VD32 transmitter supports turning on/off the function through a physical switch or button. And users can switch the identity between trainer and student. Steps 1.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 4. The transmitter with the trainer mode turned on is the master transmitter, the other one is the slave transmitter; in the master transmitter the channel is default to be “Trainer”; 5. Each channel in the list has two status, trainer and student; if you change the status to “Student” in the master transmitter, the slave transmitter will get authority to manipulate the channel, otherwise it will have no authority; 6.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 5.10 Fail Safe Before linking VD32 transmitter to VD32 receiver, do not forget to do fail-safe settings and turn on the function, thus if your transmitter lost linkage with receiver, fail-safe function will run automatically and immediately to protect your model from a crash. Steps 1. Make sure the transmitter is linked to receiver. 2.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 3. Please refer to the picture below. Under fail-safe menu, the function is default to be off and it displays “HOLD” in each channel. Under this circumstance, if your transmitter lost linkage with sky station, the receiver will output the last channel value received from your transmitter. 4. Tap on “OFF” and switch it to “ON” to activate Fail-Safe function. 5.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 WARNING For flight safety, Fail-Safe settings must be done and the function must be turned on before taking-off. 5.11 Timer In VD32 transmitter main menu there are two timers. Timing Mode Up: Counts from 0, the timer alerts when it reaches the time. Down: Counts from the start time, the timer alerts when it is back to 0. Define a Timer Function Switch Start: Define a switch / button for “Start”. Stop: Define a switch / button for “Stop”.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 5.12 Voltage Alert When the user’s aircraft power voltage is lower than the safe level, VD32 transmitter will vibrate and send voice alert. Steps 1. In “Model Settings” menu, tap on “Voltage Alert”, in the screen it shows the voltage alert menu; 2. Tap on power voltage, then “+/-” to input the target voltage value according to your requirement; 3. Tap on “Return” to finish.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 5.13 Farming Voice Farming Voice is a professional function is for agricultural drones. The function is supported by up to 6 switches with 16 positions. They are SA, SB, SC, SD, S2 and S3. Steps 1. In “Model Settings” menu, tap on “Farming Voice”, in the screen menu it shows the farming voice menu; 2. In the farming voice menu, tap on “ON/OFF” to enable/disable the function; 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Voice List Atti. (Attitude): Attitude Mode Stab. (Stablize): Stable Mode Hold (AttiHold): Attitude Hold Mode GPS: GPS Mode AB Ln (AB Line): A/B Line Flight Mode Auto (AutoMode): Auto Flight Mode Rcd A (Record A): Record A Point Rcd B (Record B): Record B Point ExeAB (Execu AB): Execute A/B Line (for Topxgun flight controller only) Clear (Clear AB): Clear AB Line SpON (SprayON): Turn on spraying. SpOFF (SprayOFF): Turn off spraying.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 RaOFF (RadarOFF): Turn off radar AuSpr (AutoSpr): Auto Spraying MnSpr (ManulSpr): Manual Spraying LtON (LightON): Navigation light on LtOFF (LightOFF): Navigation light off 5.14 Joystick Dead Zone By setting a certain dead zone range, VD32 transmitter helps user filter out channel values which are input by touching the joysticks unintentionally.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Joystick Dead Zone menu; 2. Tap on the range, then “+/-” to input a target range according to your requirement; 3. Tap on “Return” to finish. 5.15 Multi-Drone Control Through one VD32 transmitter users can control up to three drones at the same time. Switch Drone The function is to switch the control of linked drones, from drone No.1 to No.3. When the “Syn-control” function is not activated, VD32 transmitter controls one drone only.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 When the “Syn-control” function is activated, VD32 transmitter can control up to three drones at the same time. Under this circumstance, all drones fly at the same pace. The datalink only goes with one drone, which is the drone in control before activating the “Syn-control” function. CAUTION Please keep a safe distance between the drones when the “Syn-Control” function is activated. Steps 1.
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VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 extending ports Joystk Cali (Joystick Calibrating): Calibrate the joysticks LD Calibrtn (LD Calibrating): Calibrate the left dial (LD) EXT/IMT Stt (Export/Import Setting Data): Export the transmitter settings or model settings Power Ratio: Adjust the power ratio ESC Cali: Calibrate ESC through PWM ports on the sky station 6.1 General Settings General Settings Menu Introduction Link (Linking): Start linking VD32 transmitter to receiver. Lang.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Joystk (Joystick Mode): Switch the joystick mode from Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Custom. Vibrtn (Vibration): Turn on / off the vibration alert function. Voice (Voice Broadcast): Turn on / off the voice broadcast function. TxAlrt (Transmitter Low Battery Level Alert): Set a limit for the transmitter battery level lower than which transmitter will alert. TxStat (Transmitting Status): Turn on / off the radio signal transmitting.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 6.2 Screen Lock & Display Users can turn on / off the screen lock, set the waiting time, adjust the screen brightness and the screen sleep waiting time of VD32 transmitter. Screen Lock and Display Introduction Screen Lock: The touchscreen lock is disabled when the screen lock is enabled. Screen Lock Waiting Time: Set the waiting time before locking transmitter screen. Screen Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness (range 1 - 20).
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Mark: When the screen lock is enabled, press down a sub-trim button (LT5 direction of left sub-trim button, RT5 direction of right sub-trim button) for 3 seconds to unlock the screen. 6.3 H / W Settings Through the H / W settings users can do advanced settings for the left dial (LD) to switch it between the Position Mode and the Speed Mode and the switch S1 / S4 / S5 / S6 to switch between Self-locking and Self-resetting.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 1. In the system settings menu, tap on “H / W Settings”, in the screen it shows the H / W settings menu; 2. Tap on “Position / Speed” to switch the left dial’s working mode; in speed mode, “+ / -” is to input the stepping value so as to change the LD’s rotating speed. How to Define the S1 / S4 / S5 / S6 Switch In the H / W settings menu, select a switch according to your requirement, tap on “Self-locking / Self-resetting” to define the working mode. 6.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 DATA1: Firmware upgrading of the sky station, trainer mode and SDK. Steps to 1. In the system settings menu, tap on “Extending Ports Settings”, in the screen it shows the extending ports settings menu; 2. Select DATA1 to assign a function (transmitter / sky station / GPS / SDK); 3. Under “Transmitter”, the DATA1 port supports the trainer mode, output of the trainer transmitter and input of the student transmitter; 4.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 SDK Agreement Format Field Index Bytes Description STX 0 1 0X55 Data Length 2 1 Data field byte length value: 32 CMD ID 5 1 0x00 Joystick channel data DATA 6 32 Data type: 16-byte unsigned int for channel 1-16 Check Sum 38 1 8 bytes (check sum from 0 byte to 37 byte) 6.5 Joystick Calibrating The Joystick calibrating function help users calibrate the joysticks’ middle position.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Steps 1. In the system settings menu, tap on “Joystick Calibrating”, in the screen it shows the calibrating menu of the joystick; 2. The crossing coordinate system displays the real-time position of the joysticks; 3. Tap on “Start”, in the screen it pops up “Confirm if both the joysticks are in the middle position”; 4.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 6. When the detecting is finished, push both joysticks to the maximum position and move them in circle for several times; 7. Tap on “Finish” when it is over. 6.6 LD Calibrating Calibrating the left dial can maintain its output accuracy. The left dial requires calibration when it stays out of the middle position (channel value is not 0) or it fails to reach the maximum / minimum position. Steps to Calibrate LD 1.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 LD calibrating menu; 2. Tap on “Start”, in the screen menu it shows “LD to the middle position”; 3. Make sure the left dial is in the middle position, then tap on “Next”; in the screen it shows “Calibrating LD’s middle position, do not move LD”; 4. Please do not touch the left dial until it shows “LD to the maximum and minimum position”; follow the hint and repeat it several times; 5. Tap on “Finish” when it is over.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 6.7 Export/Import Setting Data Through the export setting function users can export the data of system settings and model settings to the SD card so as to share the data to another VD32 transmitter. Steps to Export Setting Data 1. Insert the SD card to VD32 transmitter (ignore this step if it was there); 2. In the system settings menu, tap on “EXT/IMT Stt”, in the screen it shows the export/import setting data menu; 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 1. Connect VD32 transmitter to the computer via USB cable, and open the “SIYI Assistant” software; 2. Import the setting data saved in the SD card to the computer through a SD card reader, the files are in format “.CFG”. The data of the system settings is named as “SYS.CFG”, the data of all model settings is named as “ALL.CFG”; the data of the current model settings is named as “MODEL+X(model number).CFG”; 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 6.8 Power Ratio 6.8.1 RF Power Power ratio function helps users adjust RF transmitting power output according to their requirement. Optional output power is 10dBm or 27 dBm. Steps 1. Power on the transmitter and sky station, make sure that they are linked with each other; 2. In the system settings menu, tap on “Power Ratio”, in the screen it shows the power ratio menu; 3. Tap on “RF Power” to choose “10dBm” or “27dBm” for power output; 4.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 6.8.2 Transmitter/Sky Station Antenna Both the transmitter and the sky station have two antennas. Users can decide which antenna to use, the antenna 1, the antenna 2 or both according to their requirement. Steps to Choose the Antenna(s) 1. Power on the transmitter and the sky station, make sure that they are linked with each other; 2. In the system settings menu, tap on “Power Ratio”, in the screen it shows the power ratio menu; 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 2 meters. 6.9 ESC Cali VD32 transmitter simplified the ESC calibration a lot. Users just connect their ESC to VD32 receiver’s PWM port 1 to 8, then follow the tips in the screen menu or the steps below to finish calibration. Steps to Calibrate the ESC 1. In the system settings menu, tap on “ESC Cali”, in the screen it shows the ESC calibration menu; 2.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 on “Next”, the channel value of the transmitter throttle stick reaches to the minimum position automatically, and wait for the confirming sound again; 4. The ESC calibrating is finished, you can cut off the power supply.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 7 Sky Station Settings Functions General Stts (General Settings): Set the basic functions of the sky station. Voltage Cali (Voltage Calibrating): Calibrate the voltage telemetry. PWM Settings: Change the channel definition under the PWM mode.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 7.1 General Settings 7.1.1 Signal Mode Set signal mode for the three different output mode of the sky station, SBUS, PPM and PWM. Steps 1. In the general settings menu, select “Signal Mode” and tap on “SBUS / PPM / PWM” to switch different signal modes; 2. The sky station status indicator blinks yellow once when it is switched to the SBUS mode, yellow twice to the PPM mode, yellow 3 times to the PWM mode; 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 to the transmitter automatically. The automatic linking function is to simplify procedure. It is necessary to turn on the function before installing the sky station into the aircraft body, in case that they may have no approach to the linking button of the sky station. CAUTION Do not turn on the automatic linking function when you are using more than one sky stations at the same time. 7.1.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 2. Please link the transmitter 1 to the sky station first, then turn on “Remote Control Relay” in the “General Settings Relay” menu; the transmitter 1 is the slave transmitter; 3. Then link the transmitter 2 to the sky station; the transmitter is always the master transmitter even if you restart the sky station or transmitter. 7.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 “+/-” to set the standard voltage to 6.0V; 3. Tap on “SET”, in the screen it pops up “Calibrating Succeed”, the calibration is finished. Steps to Calibrate the Telemetry Voltage of the Aircraft Power (POW) 1. Power on the sky station through the POW port, the voltage range is from 3.3V to 50V, measuring with a multi-meter; 2. Let’s take an example of 25V; select “Standard Voltage” in the POW menu, tap on “+/-” to set standard voltage to 25V; 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 16 of the transmitter. Steps 1. Power on the transmitter and the sky station, make sure that they are linked with each other; 2. The PWM port 1 of the transmitter is mapped to the PWM port 1 of the sky station, the PWM port 2 of the transmitter is mapped to the PWM port 2 of the sky station…and so on; 3. In the “PWM Settings” menu, tap on a PWM port and select a channel through the virtual turntable in the screen according to your requirement; 4.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 8 Video Transmission / Datalink Settings Functions Basic Stts (Basic Settings): Set basic functions of the datalink module. Advance Stts (Advanced Settings): Set the auto link function and the baud rate. Bluetooth: Choose the Bluetooth module for your flight controller. Link Status: Check the link status of the transmitter in real-time. Video Stts (Video Transmission Settings): Set basic functions of the video transmission module.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Navi. Light (Navigation Light): Set the basic functions of the navigation light. 8.1 Basic Settings Functions Device: Displays the serial number of the datalink module. Port: Select a way of the transmitter output to a smartphone or a tablet. Available ports: AUSB output, Micro-USB output and Bluetooth output. Flight Controller: Select a flight controller.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 CAUTION Before connecting the Micro-USB port of the transmitter to a smartphone or a tablet to communicate with the flight controller, you need to switch the port to Datalink. Steps In the “System Settings” menu, tap on “Port Settings”; tap on “Micro-USB” to switch the port to “Datalink”. Mark: When you switch the Micro-USB port to “Datalink”, the transmitter can no longer communicate with PC through the port.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 8.2 Advanced Settings If your flight controller type was not in the list, you can set a baud rate to match your flight controller. Steps Make sure that the sky station is linked with the transmitter; in the “Advanced Settings” menu, tap on “Baud Rate” and input the baud rate. 8.3 Bluetooth Please select the right external Bluetooth device according to your requiring flight controller. Standard: For any flight controllers except the Topxgun T1-A.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 8.4 Link Status The link status function helps users check the detail signal and link status of VD32 transmitter in real-time. 8.5 Video Transmission Settings Users can check the serial number of the video transmission module and power on/off the function. Function Device: Displays the video transmission module’s serial number. Power: Power on/off the video transmission module. Link: Link the transmitter with the video transmission module.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 8.6 Navigation Light Users can power on/off the navigation light on the drone. 9 Firmware and Voice Upgrading VD32 transmitter supports firmware and voice broadcast upgrading. Please download the “SIYI Assistant” software and connect the transmitter with the computer. Steps to Upgrade Firmware and Voice Broadcast 1. Please visit SIYI Technology’s official website (http://www.siyi.biz); 2. In the product description page of VD32 transmitter, tap on “Downloads”; 3.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 4. Unzip the files, install the “SIYI Assistant” and the driver to the computer; 5. When it is finished, use an USB cable, connect its one end to the Micro-USB port on VD32 transmitter, another end to the computer; 6. Run the “SIYI Assistant”, check transmitter’s current firmware version; if it was not the latest version, tap on “Upgrade” to firmware upgrading menu; 7. Load the latest firmware, tap on “Upgrade” to upgrade firmware; 8.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 10 After-sale Service 10.1 To-be-repair Procedure If you meet any difficulties using SIYI Technology’s product, please consult our aftersale service center or technical support staff on SIYI’s official website. If it was a product defect or damage confirmed which requires a return, replace or repair, then please proceed with after-sale service procedure steps on official website. SIYI Technology After-sale Service Guide 1.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 10.2 After-sale Policy SIYI Technology guarantees that, subject to the following conditions, Return & Refund Service, Replacement Service and Warranty Repair Service can be requested. Please contact SIYI or your authorized SIYI dealer for more details. You will be required to fill out a repair form, which should be sent to us along with the tobe-repaired unit. 10.1.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 A legal proof of purchase, receipt or invoice is not provided or is reasonably believed to have been forged or tampered with. Any fault or damage of the product is caused by unauthorized use or modification of the product, including exposure to moisture, entry of foreign bodies (water, oil, sand, etc.) or improper installation or operation. Product labels, serial numbers, waterproof marks, etc. show signs of tampering or alteration.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Within fifteen (15) calendar days of receiving the product if the product does not match the original description of the product in one or more significant respects. Within fifteen (15) calendar days of receiving the product if the product suffers performance failure. Replacement Service will not be provided where: Service is requested more than fifteen (15) calendars days after receiving a product.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Received product has not been sent back to DJI seven (7) calendar days after replacement confirmation from DJI. Proof of damage during transit issued by the carrier cannot be provided. Other circumstances stated in this policy. 10.1.3 1-Year Warranty Repair You can request warranty repair service: If a product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain after-sales service by contacting SIYI’s service center.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Damage caused by unauthorized modification, disassembly, or shell opening not in accordance with official instructions or manuals. Damage caused by improper installation, in correct use, or operation not in accordance with official instructions or manuals. Damage caused by non-authorized service provider. Damage caused by unauthorized modification of circuits and mismatch or misuse of the battery and charger. Damage caused by operation in bad weather (i.e.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 Products or parts with an altered identification label or from which the identification label has been removed.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 11 FCC STATEMENT 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. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
VD32 Remote Controller User Manual v1.2 SAR Information Statement The product is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
