Viewpro Viewlink Connection Instruction

1. PC end IP Settings

To connect your PC to a Viewpro gimbal camera, you must set the PC's IP address to be in the same network segment as the gimbal's IP address. Crucially, the IP addresses must not be identical; the last number of the IP address cannot be the same as the camera's IP.

Example:

• Gimbal IP address: 192.168.2.119
• PC end IP address: 192.168.2.2 (The '2' indicates the network segment)
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Default gateway: 192.168.2.1

Note: The actual IP address of your camera can be found on a sticker on the gimbal or by contacting your dealer.

Screenshot Description: A Windows network settings window is shown. It displays network connections, including 'Local Area Connection' and 'Wireless Network Connection'. The 'Local Area Connection' properties are accessed, showing a list of network protocols. Selecting 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)' and clicking 'Properties' reveals a dialog box. This dialog allows for automatic IP address assignment or manual entry. The manual entry fields are populated with IP address 192.168.2.2, Subnet mask 255.255.255.0, and Default gateway 192.168.2.1.

2. Viewlink Control Settings

Connection Steps:

1. Connect the Viewpro gimbal camera to your PC. This connection typically uses Ethernet and a USB to TTL cable for data link, if necessary. Ensure the camera is powered on.

Note: Viewpro gimbal cameras support TCP control. If serial port control is not required, you do not need to connect the USB to TTL cable.

USB to TTL Cable Connection Method (Gimbal and PC):

• Black wire: Connects to Gimbal GND.
• Green wire (TX): Connects to the RX silk print on the gimbal controller (e.g., Z-3D).
• White wire (RX): Connects to the TX silk print on the gimbal controller (e.g., Z-3D).

Default baud rate: 115200.

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates the USB to TTL cable connection. It shows a USB connector on one end and a TTL connector on the other. The TTL connector has pins labeled Tx, Rx, 5v out, and GND. A separate diagram shows the gimbal's connector with pins labeled Pitch, S.bus/Rx, PWM in, 5v out, and GND. The USB to TTL cable's Tx is connected to the gimbal's Rx, and the USB to TTL cable's Rx is connected to the gimbal's Tx. The GND wires are connected.

2. Open the Viewlink software. In the 'Video-Network' section, input the IP address, such as rtsp://192.168.2.119:554, and click “Open Video” to display the camera feed.

Screenshot Description: The Viewlink software interface is displayed. It shows sections for 'Connection', 'Gimbal snapshot', 'Gimbal record', 'Local snapshot', 'Local record', and a video display area. The 'Connection' section includes fields for 'Serial port', 'Baudrate', 'TCP Gimbal', and 'TCP Port'. There is also a 'Video stream' section with options for 'Network video' (where the RTSP URL is entered) and 'USB Camera'. A 'Connect' button is present for establishing the connection.

3. Control via Serial Port or Gimbal TCP

You can control the gimbal and camera using either a Serial port connection or Gimbal TCP.

• Serial Port Control: Enter the correct COM port and baud rate in the 'Serial port' sector of the software.
• TCP Control: Enter the correct gimbal IP address in the 'TCP Gimbal' sector.

To establish control:

1. Enter the IP address or select the Serial port COM number.
2. Click the "Connect" button.
3. Close the connection interface to begin controlling the gimbal.

Notes:

• Under Serial port control or TCP control, you can also use a joystick. Connect the joystick in the 'Settings' menu and then configure its channels.
• If you connect both the serial port and TCP simultaneously, the serial command will be executed first.

Screenshot Description: The Viewlink software's connection interface is shown again, with fields for 'Serial port', 'Baudrate', 'TCP Gimbal', and 'TCP Port'. The 'Video stream' section allows selection of 'Network video' or 'USB Camera', with an input for the RTSP URL and an 'Open Video' button. A 'Connect' button is available for both serial and TCP connections.

4. Settings and Configuration

The Viewlink software allows for direct camera settings, parameter configurations, and firmware updates.

1. Firmware Update:
   • Click "Select" to choose the firmware file (typically a .bin file).
   • Click "Open" to load the file.
   • Click "Start" to begin the upgrade process. The screen will display the upgrade progress.

Screenshot Description: A file explorer window titled 'Select upgrade file' is shown, allowing the user to navigate directories and select a firmware file (e.g., Z30TL-MAY7.bin). The Viewlink software interface is also visible, showing the 'Firmware upgrades' section with 'Select', 'Open', and 'Start' buttons.

2. Camera Settings:
   • Connect using IP output to access camera settings.
   • Device State: View the camera's current IP input, output frame rate, resolutions, and device software version.
   • Video Configuration: Set video resolution, frame rate, bit rate, encode package format, video stream protocol type, and video save format.
   • IP Settings: Change the camera's IP address.

Screenshot Description: The Viewlink software's 'Camera settings' panel is displayed. It shows fields for 'Device state' (IP input, resolution, frame rate, version), 'Video configuration' (Resolution, Bit rate, Encode package format, Video save format, Video stream protocol, Video encode format), and 'IP settings' (Receive TP, Port, IP Address, Gateway). 'Refresh' and 'Save' buttons are available.

3. Device Discovery:

   Use this feature to discover the IP addresses of connected devices on the network.

   Screenshot Description: The 'Device discovery' section of Viewlink is shown. It includes fields for 'Network interface', 'Begin IP', 'End IP', and a 'Search' button. A table lists discovered devices with columns for 'Index IP address', 'MAC address', and 'Operation'.

4. Joystick Configure:

   Connect a joystick to your PC and configure its channels within the Viewlink software.

   Screenshot Description: The 'Joystick configure' section is displayed. It features options to 'Enable joystick', 'Rocker' settings (Sensitivity, Yaw, Pitch, Zoom, Focus), and buttons (Button 1 to Button 16) that can be assigned various functions like 'Pitch up', 'Stop record', 'Start track', etc.

5. OSD Settings:

   Configure On-Screen Display (OSD) elements. Options include enabling OSD, Crosshair, Pitch & Yaw display, XY shift, GPS information, Time, VL-MAG status, and using larger fonts.

   Screenshot Description: The 'OSD settings' panel shows checkboxes and options to enable various display elements such as 'Enable OSD', 'Cross', 'Pitch & Yaw', 'XY shift', 'GPS', 'Time', 'VL-MAG', 'Use big font', along with specific inputs for 'Time input', 'GPS input', 'Pitch & Yaw input', 'VL-MAG input', 'Zoom times', 'FOV', 'GPS', and 'MGRS'. 'Refresh' and 'Save' buttons are present.

6. Remote Control: channel settings

   Configure specific control channels for gimbal movement and camera functions, including Yaw left/right, Pitch up/down, Speed adjust, Recenter, Zoom in/out, Focus in/out, Record, Stop track, and Start track.

   Screenshot Description: The 'Remote control: channel settings' panel displays input fields for various gimbal and camera functions. For example, 'Yaw left' and 'Yaw right' can be set to 'no control' or specific values. Similar options exist for 'Pitch up', 'Pitch down', 'Speed adjust', 'Recenter', 'Zoom out', 'Zoom in', 'Focus out', 'Focus in', 'Record', 'Stop track', and 'Start track'. 'Refresh' and 'Save' buttons are available.

7. File location: set the local snapshot and local record file location

   Specify the directories where local snapshots and recorded video files will be saved.

   Screenshot Description: The 'File location' section shows paths for 'Local capture' and 'Local record', with options to 'Change directory' and 'Open directory' for each. Default paths are shown as C:/Users/86135/Documents/LocalCapture/ and C:/Users/86135/Documents/LocalRecord/.

8. Extended command:

   Viewlink can function as a serial command setting tool. This is useful for executing functions that are not directly available through the Viewlink GUI.

   Screenshot Description: The 'Extended command' section displays a text input field labeled 'Recent used:' and 'Commonly used:' with an example 'Enter SBUS'. A 'Send' button is present to transmit commands.

Tips for Using Viewlink

1. Clicking the left arrow button will display real-time data, even if all OSD elements are hidden. Note that this data will not appear in the picture or video recordings, only as real-time information.
2. Clicking the right arrow button allows you to display the video feed in full screen.

General Operation and Control

1. Viewlink automatically recognizes Viewpro gimbal cameras once a connection method is established. The control interfaces may vary depending on the specific gimbal model and its functions.
2. To control the gimbal's orientation, choose a coordinate in the small preview window or input specific Yaw and Pitch values. Then, click "Turn to" to move the gimbal to the desired angle.
3. You can drag the gimbal to a target position by pressing and holding the mouse button.
4. Video Switch: Change the dual sensor image format. Options include IR+EO, EO+IR (Picture-in-Picture), EO only, or IR only. Some cameras with 2 EO + 1 IR sensors support 2K resolution.
5. Tracking: Start and stop tracking by double-clicking to initiate tracking or right-clicking to cancel it. You can select a track template size that best matches the object's size for more accurate tracking.

Screenshot Description: Multiple screenshots show the Viewlink interface in various states. One shows the gimbal's current orientation (Yaw, Pitch, Lat, Lon, Alt, Zoom, Distance). Another shows the 'Image Track Advanced' settings, including options for 'Enable follow', 'Motor on/off', 'Defog on/off', 'IR digital zoom', and 'EO Dzoom on/off'. A further screenshot illustrates the 'Video switch' options (IR+EO, EO+IR (PIP), EO only, IR only) and 'Track template size' selection (32, 64, 128).