TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 (HV) Video Transmitter High quality, license-free, ultra-tiny, race ready vtx Revision 2018-10-01 The TBS UNIFY is a new line of video transmitters, optimized for compatibility across multiple “platforms” and reduced to a small form factor, completely redesigned and tailored for FPV use. Perfect for small multirotor platforms where flight times are critical.
Specifications TBS UNIFY PRO nano Input voltage: TBS UNIFY PRO V2 5G8 TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV Regulated 5V Voltage peaks max 6.0V!!! (Unify PRO V3 max. 13V peaks) TBS UNIFY PRO HV RACE 6V to 28V (2S - 6S) VBat, peak max 31V Please connect directly to battery voltage! (Only use DCDC converter with proper LC filtering! Example: PNP25/PNP50/PNP PRO) Power Output None 5V for Camera @ 0.5A max. Extra features: Remote software protocol Output Power CleanSwipe PitMode SmartAudio V2.0 LITE (requires 3.
Port connector Castellated holes, 2mm pitch JST-SH socket, 4 pin Dimensio ns: 14.5(H) x 13(W) x 3(D) mm 18(H) x 25(W) x 4(D) mm 22 (H) x 30 (W) x 4 (D) mm 1g 5g excluding antenna 7g excluding antenna Weight: Special Connections: 5V output filtered for Camera Kit contents: U.
Table of Contents Specifications Table of Contents Button menu control Channel select mode Band select mode Unlock & power select mode PitMode Save and exit Button menu structure LED Flash Codes for Channel, Band and Power Installation / Mounting Menu Table Frequency Table OSD control via CORE PRO Channel, Band and Power control Video transmitter pinout TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV (RACE) Connection to DIY drone build Connection to TBS CORE products TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 nano The UNIFY PRO 5G8 nano co
Button menu control There are categories in the menu, and settings. Pressing the button for 3 seconds will toggle between categories, pressing it for a short (1 second) press toggles between settings. To enter the menu, hold the button for 3 seconds. LED colors will signal the state of the menu, for an overview see the following table. Channel select mode Enter menu by pressing the button for 3s. Red LED will flash 1 time. Select channels by simple short presses.
Button menu structure LED Flash Codes for Channel, Band and Power The TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 signals selected channel, band and power levels using a startup sequence of LED codes. The same sequence is also repeated in the menu to make it unified. First the RED LED flashes to indicate the item being shown. One flash for channel, two flashes for band, three flashes for power level. Subsequently, the BLUE LED will indicate the value.
Installation / Mounting When installing the Unify Pro, please ensure adequate airflow and - most importantly - heat transfer. This means mounting the Unify Pro with a bit of pressure against a flat piece of carbon will give you the best results. Proper mounting will allow the video transmitter to run for extended periods of time while sitting on the ground, both with 25mW and 200mW power levels.
Menu Table RED LED BLUE LED 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 7 8 1x Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 2x Band A B E Airwave Race Low Race 3x Power Level 25 200 500 800 Frequency Table Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Band A 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725 MHz Band B 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866 MHz Band E 5705 5685 5665 5645 5885 5905 5925 5945 MHz Airwave 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880 MHz Race Band 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806
OSD control via CORE PRO The TBS UNIFY PRO was built with the TBS CORE PRO in mind. Controlling your drone via the R/C joystick was a concept first introduced by the BrainFPV FC. TBS has extended this functionality to the entire POWERCUBE, allowing you to change not only the flight controller settings but also the UNIFY video transmitter channels and output power. In order for the CORE PRO to detect the video transmitter, the CORE PRO must be equipped with TBS SmartAudio technology.
The video frequency does not change instantly. It will wait for you to exit the menu and then change to the new frequency as indicated in the last line.
Video transmitter pinout TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 Despite being plug and play with the TBS CORE , TBS CORE PNP PRO , PNP25, PNP50 - the UNIFY PRO can also be directly soldered to cameras or custom power distribution boards. See the pin-out below: TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV (RACE) The UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV comes with wires ready to be assembled into your own projects.
TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV (RACE) >Q3 2018 - 7V-26V (red cable) - Connect directly to Battery voltage, 2S to 6S LIPO - GND (black) - Ground connection - 5V out (orange) - Supply for your camera. Never connect to Battery or it will permanently damage your VTX! - GND (black) - Ground connection for camera - Video (yellow) - Video input. Make sure video cable is short and not routed near any noisy source like ESC, motor cables or RX Receiver which has a back channel (this causes video distortion).
TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 nano The UNIFY PRO 5G8 nano comes with pre tinned silicon wires for easy installation in your build. There is a filtered 5V input with a 5V output for your camera. The ideal camera for this VTX is: http://team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:tbs_tiny_cam This Camera is able to supply 5V to the VTX which is required for any 1S Setup. *Please take care when soldering to the tabs, do not solder with temperatures higher than 350°C for more than 3-5sec.
Technology showcase PitMode A new feature introduced with the TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV is PitMode. It allows racers to power up their video transmitters during race events without interfering with other racers and still having the ability to change VTX settings or do some testing.
your power settings. CleanSwitch A new feature introduced with the TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV is CleanSwitch. When video transmitters power up or change frequency, they usually send a burst across the entire band which disturbs fellow flying pilots. All UNIFY PRO 5G8 video transmitters will remain in their lowest power output (25mW for UNIFY PRO 5G8, less than 0.1mW for TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV) while changing channels and powering up.
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Good practices We have compiled a list of all of practices which have been tried and tested in countless environments and situations by the TBS crew and other experienced FPV pilots. Follow these simple rules, even if rumors on the internet suggest otherwise, and you will have success in FPV. ● Start with the bare essentials and add equipment one step at a time, after each new equipment was added to proper range- and stress tests.
in RF-noisy areas). More tx power causes more issues with RF on your plane. 500mW is plenty of power! ● Try to achieve as much separation of the VTx and R/C receiver as possible to lower the RF noise floor and EMI interference. ● Do not buy the cheapest equipment unless it is proven to work reliably (e.g. parts falling off, multitudes of bug fix firmware updates, community hacks and mods are a good indicator of poor quality and something you do NOT want to buy for a safe system).
