A30TR AI 30x EO + IR Dual-Sensor Laser Rangefinder Object Tracking Gimbal Camera User Manual

1.1 Introduction

The A30TR is a 3-axis dual-sensor AI gimbal camera with a laser rangefinder. It is integrated with an AI object identification and tracking module, featuring 30x optical zoom, a 19mm 640*512 IR thermal sensor, and a 1500m Laser rangefinder.

The highlight of the A30TR is its AI object identification and tracking module, enabling automatic recognition and tracking of cars and humans. It supports the simultaneous detection of over 10 objects.

The A30TR supports IR thermal and EO Picture-in-Picture (PIP) switching, IR color palette switching, photographing and video recording, target tracking, and thermal digital zoom. Geo-tagging is also supported.

It features an aluminum alloy housing and anti-interference capabilities. The 3-axis gimbal achieves stabilization in yaw, roll, and pitch. The integrated damping system greatly reduces mechanical vibration.

The A30TR is widely used in UAV industries for public security, electric power, fire fighting, disaster prevention, emergency monitoring and inspection, search and rescue, zoom aerial photography, and other industrial applications.

New Rich OSD Display

Simultaneous detection quantity: 10 targets

1.2 In the Box

A. Standard Version

• Gimbal Camera x 1 pc
• USB to TTL Cable x 1 pc
• Copper Cylinder x 4 pcs
• Power Cable x 1 pc
• M3 Screw x 8 pcs

B. Viewport Version

• Gimbal Camera x 1 pc
• Copper Cylinder x 4 pcs
• Power Cable x 1 pc
• PWM Control Cable x 1 pc
• USB to TTL Cable x 1 pc
• M3 Screw x 8 pcs
• TTL / S.BUS Control Cable x 1 pc
• TTL Connect Cable x 3 pcs
• Ethernet Cable x 1 pc

2.1 Overview

The gimbal camera system comprises several components:

• [1] Control box
• [2] Upper damping board
• [3] Lower damping board
• [4] FHD zoom camera
• [5] Infrared thermal camera
• [6] Laser rangefinder
• [7] Damping ball
• [8] Yaw axis motor
• [9] Roll axis motor
• [10] TF card slot
• [11] Pitch axis motor
• [12] 3-6S power interface
• [13] Micro HDMI interface
• [14] Ethernet interface
• [15] Viewport unlock button

Control Box Back Side (Standard Version)

Viewport (Viewport Version)

Safety Precautions:

• Please ensure there are no obstacles while the motor is rotating. Remove any obstacle immediately if the gimbal camera is blocked during rotation.
• Do not use the laser ranging function against glass surfaces within 5 meters.
• Do not point the infrared thermal camera towards the sun, magma, lasers, etc., to prevent camera damage.

2.2.1 Control Box Printing (Standard Version)

The control box features labels for various functions and connections:

• PITCH
• YAW
• MODE
• ZOOM
• FOCUS
• PIC/REC
• MULTI
• AV
• 5V output
• GND
• USB
• TX
• RX
• GND

A Yellow Jumper Cap is present.

Important Note: The input voltage cannot exceed 6S. The pin insertion interface cannot be connected with a power supply. The yellow jumper cap cannot be removed.

2.2.2 Control Box Printing (Viewport Version)

The Viewport version control box has the following labels:

• Front Side: HDMI, GND, 5V, S.BUS, TTX, GND, RXD, TXD
• Left Side: RX, RX+, TX, TX+
• Right Side: PITCH, YAW, MODE, ZOOM, FOCUS / PPM, PIC / REC, MULTI, OUT, GND, CVBS, 3S~6S, GND

2.3 Device Dimensions (Standard Version)

Unit: mm

Dimensions: Height: 213.3mm, Width: 130mm, Depth: 134.7mm. Mounting hole pattern: 4*3.1.

2.3 Device Dimensions (Viewport Version)

Unit: mm

Control Box Dimensions: Width: 51.2mm, Depth: 56.2mm.

Gimbal Dimensions: Height: 219mm, Width: 130mm, Depth: 134.7mm. Mounting hole pattern: 4*3.1.

2.4 Install Mounting Part

1. Find the arrow on the gimbal, which indicates the yaw heading of the payload (the lens direction when the camera is powered on), and synchronize it with the direction specified by the UAV.
2. Fix one end of the copper cylinder onto the screw hole of the lower damping board, and fasten it using an M3 screw.
3. According to the provided screw hole dimensions, create suitable mounting holes on the UAV mounting board and fix the other end of the copper cylinder onto the UAV's mounting board. (The Viewport version installation is the same).

2.5 Viewport Release Instruction

1. Ensure the two white stripes indicated in the picture are aligned with each other. If the stripes are not aligned, pinch the connector part and turn it to the left manually.
2. Align the white dot (unlock icon) with the red triangle (located below the unlock button). Push the gimbal into the Viewport completely, then rotate the gimbal camera anticlockwise.
3. A "click" sound indicates that the gimbal camera and Viewport have been locked (when the red dot is aligned with the red triangle).
4. To unlock the Viewport, press the unlock button and rotate the gimbal camera clockwise until the white dot aligns with the red triangle. Then, pull the gimbal out from the Viewport.

2.6 Install TF Card

Install the TF card (Micro SD card) into the card slot (refer to 2.1 Overview). The system supports a maximum of 128GB. A Class 10 (10m/s) transmission speed or higher and FAT32 or exFAT format are required.

Ensure the device is powered off when inserting the TF card, as hot plugging is not supported.

2.7 Image Output Interface

• HDMI: Micro HDMI output, supporting HD 1080P 60/30fps (1080P 60fps is the default).
• Ethernet: Ethernet/IP output interface, supporting RTSP/RTMP/UDP/ONVIF video streaming. The default settings are RTSP output with IP address `rtsp://192.168.2.119:554`, output resolution of 1080P, frame rate of 30fps, and bit rate of 4M.
• AV: No AV output is available.

Note: The above output modes are optional. Please refer to your actual product.

When using the Viewlink user interface software for network connection, the external device (computer) network settings should be:

• IP address: `192.168.2.2` (choose the last byte from 2 to 254, ensuring it is not `119`).
• Subnet mask: `255.255.255.0`.
• Default gateway: `192.168.2.1`.

All firewalls on the computer must be closed. Then, enter the IP address of the gimbal camera and open the video stream.

3.1 PWM Control

Control the gimbal camera functions using multiplex pulse width modulation (PWM) signals outputted by the PWM channel of the remote control receiver. The camera requires up to 6 control channels of PWM; up to 7 PWM channels are needed to expand tracking functions. Users can select necessary functions to reduce the required number of PWM channels.

3.2 Serial Port / TTL Control

TTL communication requirements: TTL signal is 3.3V, baud rate: 115200, data bits: 8, stop bit: 1, no parity, HEX send and receive.

Connection Diagram (PC - USB to TTL Cable - Gimbal Camera as example):

Connections are made between the Gimbal Camera's TX, RX, and GND pins and the corresponding RX, TX, and GND pins on the USB to TTL Cable. The USB end connects to the PC.

Connection Diagram Standard Version

Connection Diagram Viewport Version

Diagram of USB to TTL Cable:

Connect the camera to the upper computer via the USB to TTL cable. Use the connection method: TX to RX, RX to TX, GND to GND. Connect the Dupont ends of the provided USB to TTL cable to the specified TTL pins of the gimbal. Connect the USB end of the cable to the computer.

Install the Viewlink control software to test functions directly. Users can develop their own software; contact technical support for the TTL control protocol file.

ViewLink is a user interface developed by Viewpro for Viewpro gimbal cameras. It can be downloaded from the Viewpro website (www.viewprotech.com) or obtained from distributors.

Important Note: Connect the serial port of the gimbal to pins; DO NOT connect with a power supply. The default baud rate of the serial port is 115200, which can be changed according to the docking equipment.

3.3 S.BUS Control

Control gimbal camera functions using a single combined signal. Connect the external S.Bus to the S.Bus port on the control box, and the external S.Bus signal GND to the GND interface of the control box.

Wiring Diagram (Take Futaba remote control for example):

Connections are made from the remote control receiver's S.BUS output and GND to the control box's S.BUS and GND ports.

Wiring Diagram Standard Version

Wiring Diagram Viewport Version

S.Bus control mode: By default, S.Bus signal channels 9-15 control gimbal camera functions. The function of each channel is consistent with the corresponding channel in the PWM function description:

• Channel 9: Yaw Control
• Channel 10: Pitch Control
• Channel 11: Mode Control
• Channel 12: Zoom Control
• Channel 13: Focus Control
• Channel 14: Pic/Rec Control
• Channel 15: Multi (Backup)

Users can set the channels according to their requirements by sending serial commands. The S.Bus channel position can be arranged in any sequence within channels 1-15 to connect with the flight controller or remote control.

Note: TTL control and S.Bus control cannot coexist simultaneously for the standard version. The default control is TTL if no specific requirement is made. Users can set it to S.Bus control if needed (please contact technical support for setting instructions).

3.4 TCP Control

For Viewpro gimbal cameras with Ethernet output, the default IP address is `192.168.2.119`, and the control port is `2000`. Users can send the corresponding protocol to realize TCP control after connecting.

The TCP control protocol format is: `[Frame header: EB + command ID: 90 + data body (serial port protocol) + Checksum (CS = body checksum, checksum is calculated as a sum of all bytes of data body modulo 256)]`.

Alternatively, users can directly use the Viewlink UI to control the gimbal after establishing a TCP connection.

3.5 Laser Rangefinder

The A30TR has a built-in infrared (IR) laser rangefinder that can automatically resolve the geographic position and distance of an object after GPS signal synchronization from the UAV. The target is the object located in the center point of the screen.

1. The A30TR defaults to turning off the laser rangefinder upon boot. It can be manually enabled in Viewlink.
2. If Viewlink is not used, send the following serial port commands to set the laser rangefinder:
   • Continuous ranging: `AA 55 0D 01 FF`
   • Single Use: `55 AA DC 05 1C 20 00 39`
   • Turn off again: `AA 55 0D 00 FF`
3. Some conditions might cause the distance to show as 0:
   • A. The distance is out of range (5 to 1500 meters).
   • B. The IR laser rangefinder cannot obtain distance information from reflective objects (glass, water, rain) or over-inclined objects.

Hardware Parameter

Gimbal Spec

Camera Spec

IR Thermal Imager Spec

EO / IR Camera Object Tracking

IR Laser Rangefinder

Location Resolving

EO Camera AI Recognition Performance

Packing Information