FRX Pro Mōvi Carbon Freefly Store Instruction Manual

FRX Pro Mōvi Carbon Freefly Store

Specifications

• Dimensions:
  • Length: 15.6mm
  • Height: 67.0mm
  • Width: 42.4mm
• Mounting Pattern: M3 – 15mm x 15mm Grid
• Weight: 62.2g
• Voltage: 5 V
• Signal Power: 10mW – 1W (User adjustable)
• Frequency: 902 – 928MHz *
• Spread Method: Frequency Hopping
• Range: 1700m [5600ft] (Based on testing) **
• Antenna Connector: RP-SMA
• Operational Temperature Range: -20 to 50C

FRX Pro Overview
The FRX Pro is a module used in Freefly kits to provide communication between various Freefly products. It comes with a set of accessories and optional additional accessories.

In the Box – FRX Pro Kit Contents

• FRX Pro Module: 2
• COM Cable 300mm: 2
• USB Cable (A-C): 1
• 5dBi Antenna (RP-SMA): 2
• 2dBi Antenna (RP-SMA): 2
• Zipties 200mm: 2

Additional Optional Accessories

• 25mm Pop-n-Lock: Used to mount FRX Pro to MVI Pro and MVI Carbon
• 50mm Pop-n-Lock: Used to mount FRX Pro to MVI XL
• Screw Mount Pop-n-Lock with 1/4-20 mounts: Used to mount FRX Pro to MVI Controller and other products
• FRX Pro – Single Module*: Replace or add an additional FRX Pro to your Freefly kit
• 5dBi Spare Antenna Set*: Replace the 5dBi antennas provided in the FRX Pro Kit
• 2dBi Spare Antenna Set*: Replace the 2dBi antennas provided in the FRX Pro Kit

*Note: These items are not yet available in the Freefly store but will be added soon.

Using FRX Pro

Mounting
To mount the FRX Pro module to your gimbal, use the Pop-n-Lock dovetail and attach it to the pan axis of your gimbal. Refer to the provided diagram for suggested mounting areas on your gimbal. You can adjust the orientation of the FRX Pro module by updating the orientation of the Pop-n-Lock dovetail. Alternatively, you can use the zip-tie features on the front face of the FRX Pro to secure it to the mounting surface.For the other FRX Pro module, mount it to your MVI Controller setup. It is recommended to use a Screw Mount Pop-n-Lock kit to utilize one of the 1/4-20 mounting locations on the MVI Controller and most monitors.

FRX Pro Wiring

Gimbal Side
Unplug any devices from COM1 of the gimbal’s GCU. When using FRX Pro, you no longer need the older MC-RXs. These can be removed from the gimbal. Use one of the COM Cables provided in the kit to connect the FRX Pro’s UART port to the COM1 port of your gimbal.

Controller Side
Connect the other FRX Pro module to the MVI Controller using the USB Cable provided in the kit. Make sure to plug the USB Cable into the bottom USB port on the MVI Controller.

FAQ

Q: Are the additional optional accessories available for purchase?
A: The additional optional accessories mentioned in the user manual are not yet available in the Freefly store, but they will be added soon.

Q: What is the operational temperature range of FRX Pro?
A: The operational temperature range of FRX Pro is -20 to 50C.

Q: Can I adjust the signal power of FRX Pro?
A: Yes, the signal power of FRX Pro is user-adjustable from 10mW to 1W.

Introduction

FRX Pro was designed to increase the performance of Freefly’s family of gimbal controllers by allowing users to achieve increased range and better connections in even the harshest RF environments. FRX Pro is perfect for professionals who are looking to push their Freefly gear further to get shots that were previously unattainable. This manual covers the setup, use, and troubleshooting information needed to successfully use FRX Pro with your other Freefly gear. We advise reading and understanding this manual before using FRX Pro with other products in the Freefly Ecosystem! Throughout the manual, warnings, cautions and notes are used to highlight various important procedures. These are defined as follows:

In the Box

FRX Pro Kit Contents

Item                            Quantity

• FRX Pro Module                     2
• COM Cable 300mm               2
• USB Cable (A-C)                     1
• 5dBi Antenna (RP-SMA)      2
• 2dBi Antenna (RP-SMA)      2
• Zip ties 200mm                      2

Additional Optional Accessories

Item                                                  Use

• 25mm Pop-n-Lock                      Used to mount FRX Pro to MōVI Pro and MōVI Carbon

• 50mm Pop-n-Lock                      Used to mount FRX Pro to MōVI XL

• Screw Mount Pop-n-Lock         Used to mount FRX Pro to MōVI Controller and other products

• with 1/4-20 mounts.

• FRX Pro – Single Module*        Replace or add an additional FRX Pro to your Freefly kit

• 5dBi Spare Antenna Set*          Replace the 5dBi antennas provided in the FRX Pro Kit

• 2dBi Spare Antenna Set*          Replace the 2dBi antennas provided in the FRX Pro Kit

• Note : These items are not yet available in the Freefly store but will be added soon.

System Diagram

FRX Pro Overview

Item                                   Function

1. Status LED                   Communicates FRX Pro status to the user
2. Bind Button Binds FRX Pro units to one another
3. UART Port                  Connects to FRX Pro to Freefly products with UART communication ports
4. CAN Port                     Connects to FRX Pro to Freefly products with CAN communication ports
5. USB-C Port                 Connects to FRX Pro to Freefly products with USB communication ports

Setup Overview

Status Light Overview

Connectors and Pinouts

Specifications

Dimensions + Mounting Patterns

Item                                   Dimensions

• Length                            15.6mm

• Height                          67.0mm

• Width                           42.4mm
  Mounting Pattern M3 – 15mm x 15mm Grid

• Weight                          62.2g
  Voltage                           5 V

• Signal Power                10mW – 1W (User adjustable)

• Frequency                     902 – 928MHz *

• Spread Method            Frequency Hopping

• Range 1700m               [5600ft] (Based on testing) **

• Antenna Connector    RP-SMA
  Operational Temperature Range -20 to 50C

*FRX Pro’s alternative frequencies to be released in the near future
**Range is dependent on Signal power settings, RF environment, and line of sight

Using FRX Pro

Mounting

FRX Pro Mounting

• Install a FRX Pro module to your gimbal using the Pop-n-Lock dovetail and a Pop-n- Lock mounted to the pan axis of your gimbal. See the diagram below for suggested mounting areas on your gimbal.
  • If necessary you can update the orientation of the Pop-n-Lock dovetail to make adjust the orientation of the FRX Pro module.
  • Alternatively, you can utilize the zip-tie features
• Mount the other FRX Pro module to your MōVI Controller setup.
  • We suggest using a Screw Mount Pop-n-Lock kit to utilize one of the many 1/4- 20″ mounting location on the MōVI Controller and most monitors.

FRX Pro Wiring
Gimbal Side

• Unplug any devices from COM1 of the gimbal’s GCU.
  • When using FRX Pro you will no longer need the older MC-RX’s. These can be removed from the gimbal.
• Use one of the COM Cables provided in the kit to connect the FRX Pro’s UART port to the COM1 port of your gimbal.

Controller Side

• Connect the other FRX Pro module to the MōVI Controller using the USB Cable provided in the kit.
  • Ensure you have plugged the USB Cable into the bottom USB port on the MōVI Controller.

Binding and Setup

FRX Pro Binding

• Turn on the gimbal and MōVI Controller that the FRX Pro’s are going to link.
  • The FRX Pro’s status light will turn white during boot and standby.
  • If the FRX Pro modules are already bound and connected to a gimbal and controller which are running, the status lights will turn green after a few seconds.
• If the status light remains white, press the bind button of the FRX Pro connected to the controller, wait one second, then press the bind button of the other FRX Pro.
  • Both FRX Pro’s status lights will begin flashing white and the modules will initiate the binding procedure.
• Once a data connection is established both the status lights on the FRX Pro modules will turn green.
• ‘If the FRX Pro modules cannot establish a connection the status lights will turn red and then return to their standby state.
  • Repeat the binding steps above if a binding attempt fails.

MoVI Controller Setup

• To use the MōVI Controller with FRX Pro you must change the MōVi Controller’s Radio
  Type setting to ‘USB’

  • To access this setting navigate to the MōVI Controller’s Radio Config menu and use the Menu Set knob to change the Radio Type to ‘USB’

• Once the setting has been changed, ‘Write’ it to the MōVI Controller’s memory by selecting the ‘Write’ field on the next line and pressing the Menu Set knob.

  • To use the old MC-RX with this MōVI Controller, you must set the Radio Type back to ‘Internal’

In order to use FRX Pro with your MōVI Controller you must be using a MōVI Controller that has been updated to v4.1.X or newer. This FW will be available once the first FRX Pros are shipped!

Running dual MōVI Controllers using FRX Pro is not possible, due to the FRX Pro’s large power draw it consumes the power from both COM ports on the GCU. Please use the MōVI Controller Receivers when attempting to use two MōVI Controllers.

Updating and Configuration

Configurator

Item

1. COM Port Dropdown Menu
2. Connect/Disconnect Button
3. Start Configuration Mode Button
4. Default Configuration Button
5. Write Configuration Button
6. Power Level Setting
7. Aux Baud Rate Setting
8. FW File Selection Button
9. FW Load Button

Updating FRX Pro

FRX Pro’s ship with the latest stable FW preloaded onto each module so no updating is necessary before use!

• To update the FRX Pro module you will need to download the latest FRX Pro FW to a PC.
  • You can find the latest FW packages on the FRX Pro’s support page.
  • For the latest MōVI Controller FW, please visit the MōVI Controller Support page.
• Connect the USB A-C cable to your computer then plug in the FRX Pro module while holding down its Bind button.
  • The status light will turn blue indicating it is in FW Update Mode.
• Open the configurator bundled with the FRX Pro FW and connect to the correct COM port using the drop down menu at the top of the configurator.
  • When connected the rest of the configurator will become editable and the box at the top right of the configurator will turn green.
• With the correct COM port selected, choose the new firmware file using the Browse button.
  • The name of the file will be FRX_Pro_x-x-x_xxxxxxxx.enc.
• Click the Load button to begin the FW load process. After a few seconds, the new firmware file will be sent to the FRX Pro module. Wait for the progress to reach 100%.
  • If FW load fails make sure you are in the FW Update Mode.
• FRX Pro modules are updated individually; this means each module must be updated when an FW update is released.

Configuring FRX Pro

FRX Pro’s power and baud rate can be adjusted when necessary, for instruction review the steps detailed out below.

• To enter Configuration mode simply connect an FRX to a PC using a USB A-C cable.
  • Do not press the bind button to enter the Configuration mode.
• Open the configurator bundled with the FRX Pro FW and connect to the correct COM port using the drop-down menu at the top of the configurator.
• With the COM port selected, press the Start Configuration Mode button.
• The Power Level and Aux Baud Rate can now be adjusted and written to the FRX Pro module using the Write Configuration button.
  • ]Always use an Aux baud Rate of ‘111111’ when using FRX Pro with the MōVI family of gimbals.
  • To reset the FRX Pro module to defaults select the Default Configuration button in the configurator.

Troubleshooting

Use the following troubleshooting tree to resolve common issues with FRX Pro!

For additional troubleshooting help please contact Freefly Support.

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