dji Dock 2 Lightweight Drone Hangar Installation Guide

Lightweight Drone Hangar
Quick Installation Guide
v1.0

Using this Manual

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• Make sure to contact a DJI™ authorized service provider for installation. There may be potential safety hazards if the product is installed by the user. Contact DJI Support for more information on DJI authorized service providers.
• The aircraft and the dock require activation before first use. An internet connection is required for the remote controller during activation.

Scan the QR code or go to the address listed to watch the tutorial videos and read the manuals.

1. It is recommended to watch all the tutorial videos.
2. Read the Installation and Setup Manual to understand the safety precautions and assembly preparations before installation.
3. Read the included Safety Guidelines to understand important safety matters. Read the Quick Installation Guide and the User Guide included in the aircraft package before performing the on-site installation, configuration, and first flight test.
4. Refer to the User Manual for more information.

Product Profile

DJI Dock 2 is an automatic, unattended operation platform with a highly integrated design, including an RTK module, wind speed gauge, rainfall gauge, multiple security cameras, communication antennas, and more. The dock can be transported by two individuals and supports quick installation and configuration. With the DJI MATRICE™ 3D Series aircraft[1], DJI FLIGHTHUB™ 2 can be used to perform automated operations remotely.
[1] DJI Matrice 3D and DJI Matrice 3TD are equipped with different cameras. Refer to the actual product purchased. (sold separately)

Overview

1. Wind Speed Gauge
2. Security Camera
3. Camera Auxiliary Light
4. Rainfall Gauge
5. Dock Cover
6. Positioning Markers
7. Landing Pad
8. Aircraft Orientation Marker[1] 9. Carrying Points
10. AC-IN Port| 11. Earth Wire (located underneath the dock)
12. Electrical Cabinet
13. LAN-IN Port
14. Mounting Base Brackets
15. Emergency Stop Button[2] 16. Status Indicators
17. Dongle Compartment
18. Wire Testing Terminals
19. Surge Protector Circuit Breaker (SCB)
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20. AC Power Switch
21. Backup Battery Switch
22. USB-C Port
23. USB-A Port| 24. Electrical Cabinet Indicators
25. Link Button
26. Close Button[3] 27. Open Button[3]
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1. DJI Dock comes with a built-in charging module. Make sure that the landing pad surface is clear of any metal objects in order to avoid high temperatures that may damage the landing pad.
2. The dock cover will fail to open or close if the emergency stop button is pressed.
3. Press and hold the button when opening and closing the cover. Make sure that there are no obstacles blocking the dock cover. Keep a safe distance from the dock cover to avoid injury when opening or closing the dock cover.

Installation

Confirming Installation Position and Orientation
Make sure to consider the below factors before installing the dock.

• Make sure the orientation of the security camera on the wind speed gauge module is not facing direct sunlight. Otherwise, the service life of the product and camera view may be affected due to the environmental factors.
• Make sure there are no obstacles blocking the dock covers.
• To avoid false detection when the aircraft lands, make sure that there are no light-colored objects similar to the shapes or visual identification markers on the landing pad within 5 m of the dock, such as white rectangles, white triangles, and H patterns.
• If multiple docks are installed at the same location, the distance between each dock should be at least 5 m. It is recommended to be 10 m.
• The length of the earth wire is 0.5 m. Make sure that the distance between the earth electrode and the dock is less than 0.5 m.

Installing the Expansion Bolts

• Wear a dust mask and safety goggles when drilling holes to prevent dust from entering the eyes, nose, and throat. Pay attention to personal safety when using any electrical tools.

A concrete base or steel frame base needs to be fabricated in advance at the installation site. The following installation instructions use a concrete base as an example.

1. Place the box lid with the installation hole markers facing upward at the location where the dock will be installed, and adjust the orientation and position accordingly.
2. Align the hammer drill (drill diameter Ф12 mm) with the installation hole markers, keep the hammer drill perpendicular to the earth and drill four installation holes with a depth of 60 mm. Remove the box lid after drilling and make sure to clean up surrounding debris to avoid having it fall into the holes.
3. Slightly tighten the nuts of the four expansion bolts provided, place them into the installation holes, and tap the bolts with a claw hammer until the expansion tubes are inserted into the installation holes.
4. After pre-tightening the screw bolt until it cannot be tightened further, unscrew the nut, spring washer, and flat washer.

Mounting the Base Brackets

• When aligning the expansion bolt holes with the mounting base brackets, DO NOT put your hands under the mounting base brackets when moving the dock in order to avoid injury.

1. Carefully lift the dock by the carrying points and move it to the installation location. Align the four mounting base bracket holes with the expansion bolts, and then place it down slowly. It is recommended that at least two people carry the dock.
2. Place the digital level on top of one of the dock covers to make sure that the dock is horizontally level. If the dock is not level and the degree of incline exceeds 3 degrees, use metal gaskets or other materials to raise the base brackets accordingly.
3. Install the flat washer, spring washer, and nut of the expansion bolt in sequence, and tighten the nut with an adjustable wrench.

• Make sure to lift the dock by the carrying points when moving it.
• DO NOT place the digital level across both dock covers when measuring.

Mounting the Wind Speed Gauge Module

1. Remove the cover of the wind speed gauge module mount on the top of the dock cover. Remove the wind speed gauge module from the box.
2. Use a 2mm hex key to remove the two screws on the wind speed gauge module base and make sure to store them properly. Make sure that the DJI LOGO on the signal cable of the dock is facing correctly, insert the signal cable gently to the port on the wind speed gauge module base, and properly and securely tighten the screws.
3. Align and insert the wind speed gauge module into the mount on the dock cover. Use a 2mm hex key to tighten the four screws and secure the wind speed gauge module.

Connecting and Powering on the Dock

Connecting the Earth Wire

• The dock must be properly grounded by following the below requirements.
• Check that the design and assembly of the groundtermination system meet the requirements before installation. Make sure that the earth resistance between the earth and the ground-termination system connected to the dock is less than 10 Ω by using an earth resistance meter for measurement.
• Gently pull the earth wire to avoid damaging the terminal where the earth wire is connected to the dock.

1. Gently pull the earth wire from the bottom of the dock. Make sure to keep the earth wire as straight as possible, and avoid coiling or intertwining with the signal cables.
2. Connect the earth wire to the lead-out pole of the earth electrode, and tighten it with the M8 screw and nut.

Connecting the Ethernet Cable

• Make sure to install a data and signal surge protector device in the user computer room and ensure that it is properly grounded. Refer to the Network Requirements section in the Installation and Setup Manual for more information.
• Make sure to use a Cat 6 twisted pair cable with a cable diameter of 6-9 mm in order to guarantee the seal is secure and that the water-resistant performance is not compromised.
• Make sure that the inner wire sequence is correct when connecting the pass through connector and the cable by following the T568B wiring standard.

Lead the pre-embedded Ethernet cable to the dock and make sure to reserve the proper length for connection. Cut the corrugated tubing plug at the appropriate position according to the outer diameter of the Ethernet cable. Lead the Ethernet cable through the corrugated tubing and the corrugated tubing plug in sequence. Check that the corrugated tubing is in a contracted state as shown in the diagram to ensure that the Ethernet cable will not be exposed after attaching the Ethernet connector to the dock.

1. Follow the steps below to rebuild the Ethernet connector.
   a. Disassemble the original Ethernet connector and loosen the tail nut.
   b. Lead the Ethernet cable through the Ethernet connector. Crimp it to the pass through connector by following the T568B wiring standards. Make sure that the PVC surface of the cable is effectively inserted into the connector, and that the wire is not exposed. Use a network cable tester to check that the contact with the Ethernet cable has good contact with the pass through connector and the wiring sequence meets the requirements. Insert the pass through connector into the outer casing until a click is heard.
   c. Tighten the tail sleeve and the tail nut in sequence.

2. Open the cover of the LAN-IN port and securely connect the Ethernet connector to the LAN-IN port until a click is heard.

• Make sure the other end of the Ethernet cable is properly and securely connected to the device in the user computer room.
• Make sure the network is able to access the Internet with an upstream and downstream bandwidth greater than 10 Mbps. To ensure a better user experience, it is recommended that the bandwidth be greater than 40 Mbps.
• Make sure to close the LAN-IN port cover when the port is not in use.
• After installation, press the locking tab of the pass through connector using a flathead screwdriver to remove it from the Ethernet connector, if necessary.

Connecting the Power Cable

• Only certified electricians can carry out above-safety-voltage operations.
• Before operation, make sure to turn off the upstream main switch in the user distribution box and place a sign near the switch prohibiting the turning on of the switch.
• Use a multimeter to measure the electrical current of the power cable. DO NOT operate with an electrical current.
• Make sure that the diameter of the power cable is 7-12 mm in order to guarantee the seal is secure and that the water-resistant performance is not compromised.

Lead the pre-embedded power cable to the dock and reserve the proper length for connection. Cut the corrugated tubing plug at the appropriate position according to the outer diameter of the power cable. Lead the power cable through the corrugated tubing and the corrugated tubing plug in sequence. Check that the corrugated tubing is in a contracted state as shown in the diagram to ensure that the power cable will not be exposed after attaching the power connector to the dock.

1. Follow the steps below to rebuild the power connector.
   a. Loosen the tail sleeve and tail nut of the original power connector. Press and hold the lock button of the connector to detach the internal component.
   b. Lead the power cable through the power connector. Use the ruler attached to the AC-IN port to measure the length of the cable and wires. Remove 25 mm of the cable insulation layer using the diagonal cutting pliers. Remove 10 mm of the wire insulation layer using the wire strippers. Make sure the three wires have the same length before inserting into the wire ferrules and crimping them with the wire ferrule crimping pliers.
   c. Use a 1.5mm hex key to loosen the three screws on the inner component, insert the three wire ferrules into the copper terminals. Make sure L (live wire), N (neutral wire), and the PE (earth wire) wires are corresponding to terminals 1, 2, and 3 before tightening the screws.[1] d. Make sure the wires are connected correctly and securely. Press and hold the lock button on the outer casing to insert the internal component into the outer casing.
   e. Tighten the tail sleeve and the tail nut in sequence. Check that the connection between the power connector and the cable is not damaged to guarantee water-resistant performance.

2. Open the cover on the AC-IN port and securely connect the power connector to the AC-IN port until a click is heard.

[1] The naming of the earth, neutral, and live wires may vary by country and region. The color of the earth, neutral and live wires may vary by country and region. Make sure the three wires are properly and securely connected.

• Be careful not to damage the wire insulation layer when stripping the cable insulation layer.

Wiring Connection Test

• DO NOT touch the metal parts of the dock or the multimeter lead probes to avoid an electric shock.

1. Use a 2.5mm hex key to loosen the two screws on the electrical cabinet door, then pull the door to open it.
2. Turn on the upstream main switch in the user distribution box. Set the multimeter to the 750V AC voltage mode, then insert the black and red lead probes into the wire testing holes on the electrical cabinet to measure the voltage. Make sure that the test results are as shown in the table. If any measurement result is inconsistent, perform troubleshooting before powering on the dock.

Powering on the Dock
Pre-Powering On Checklist

the screws have been tightened securely.
Ethernet Cable| ◻ All parts of the Ethernet connector have been tightened securely.
◻ A corrugated tubing plug has been properly used to seal the gap between the corrugated tubing and the Ethernet connector.
◻ The Ethernet connector has been inserted to the dock securely.
Power Cable| ◻ The wire connection test has been performed and the wire sequence is correct.
◻ The insulation layer of the power cable has been properly covered by the tail nut.
◻ All parts of the power connector have been tightened securely.
◻ A corrugated tubing plug has been properly used to seal the gap between the corrugated tubing and the power connector.
◻ The power connector has been inserted into the dock securely.
The Dock| ◻ The dock has been installed and is stable with a tilt angle of less than 3 degrees.
◻ The inside of the dock is clean and tidy, without any dust or dirt, or items left inside.
◻ The emergency stop button of the dock has been properly pulled out and released.
◻ The landing pad surface is clear of any metal objects.
The Surrounding Environment| ◻ The area around the dock has been cleared of packaging materials such as cartons, foam, and plastic.
◻ No obstacles block the dock covers when they are opened.

Powering On and Checking Operation

1. Make sure the upstream main switch in the user distribution box has been turned on. Turn on the surge protector circuit breaker (A), AC power switch (B), and backup battery switch (C) in the electrical cabinet in sequence.
2. Within 30 seconds, the electrical cabinet status indicators should display as follows. Otherwise, troubleshooting is to be performed.

battery is full or is supplying power to the dock.
Backup battery is charging.
| Wired Network Indicator| Blinks green quickly| The Ethernet cable is connected and has data transfer with the dock.
4G| 4G Network Indicator| Blinks green quickly| 4G network is connected and has data transfer with the dock.

• Make sure the AC power switch and backup battery switch are both turned on.

Dock Configuration

Getting the Device Binding Code

1. Use a computer to visit https://fh.dji.com, and log in to DJI FlightHub 2 using a DJI account. Click to create an organization, fill in the organization information, and click the created organization name to enter the organization page.
2. Click Devices > Dock > Device Binding as shown in the diagram to obtain the organization ID and device binding code.

Configuring the Dock Using DJI Pilot 2

• DO NOT move a configured dock. If the site changes, the dock needs to be reconfigured.
• Make sure to keep a safe distance when using the app to open the dock cover in order to avoid injury. Press the emergency stop button on the dock to stop the dock cover from opening, if necessary.
• When the aircraft is placed in the dock. Make sure to move the two blades of each motor to be at 90° with each other in order to avoid breaking the propellers when closing the dock cover using the close button.
• DO NOT press the dock cover or place heavy objects on it.

Prepare the aircraft by referring to the DJI Matrice 3D Series User Guide included in the aircraft packaging.
Place the aircraft next to the dock. Press, then press and hold the power button to power on the aircraft.

1. Power on the remote controller, run DJI Pilot 2, and switch the aircraft model to Matrice 3D Series.
2. Use the USB-C cable to connect the USB-C port of the remote controller to the USB-A port of the dock electrical cabinet, then follow the prompts to complete the linking, activation and configuration for the dock and the aircraft.
3. The dock cover can be opened with one click in the app during configuration. Make sure the aircraft orientation is consistent with the arrow mark on the landing pad, and the aircraft is placed on the landing pad as shown in the diagram to complete the configuration. Dock Onsite Debugging in DJI Pilot 2 provides the dock status, the aircraft status, and operations such as testing air conditioning, controlling the dock cover, and charging the aircraft.[1]
4. Remove the protective sticker on the temperature and humidity sensor.
5. After disconnecting the USB-C cable, close and lock the electrical cabinet door using a 2.5mm hex key.

[1] The aircraft can be charged after it is linked with the dock. Make sure to keep the dock covers closed during charging and the landing pad surface clear of any metal objects.

• Refer to the DJI Matrice 3D Series User Guide included in the aircraft packaging for the aircraft introduction and preparation information.
• The aircraft and the dock require activation before first time use. An internet connection is required for the remote controller during activation.
• It is recommended to consider whether the planned flight area is near or in a Restricted Zone from DJI Fly Safe (https://fly-safe.dji.com/). Make sure to apply for a GEO Zone Unlocking License and import it to the aircraft during installation and configuration.
• Go to the Dock Onsite Debugging in DJI Pilot 2 to re-configure the dock if necessary.
• When transporting the unpacked dock, make sure to remove the aircraft from the dock and transport them separately.

Connecting the Remote Controller as Controller B

To ensure flight test safety of the dock, the remote controller can be used to take control of the aircraft manually during flight after connecting to the aircraft as controller B.

1. After disconnecting the USB-C cable, restart DJI Pilot 2, tap Controller A on the home screen, and switch to Controller B.
2. Power on the aircraft, press and hold the power button on the aircraft for at least five seconds, and wait for the remote controller to successfully link with the aircraft.

• Make sure to calibrate the aircraft compass before using for the first time. Otherwise, the aircraft positioning accuracy may be adversely affected.
• Go to the camera view in DJI Pilot 2, tap to set the parameters for the camera, flight controller, sensing system, remote controller, and battery.

Automatic Operation Test

To ensure that the dock and aircraft are properly functioning, make sure to create a flight route and plan a flight task in DJI FlightHub 2. Launch the flight task to allow the dock to perform the automatic operation test after completing the dock configuration in the app.

Binding the Dock to a Project

1. Use a computer to visit https://fh.dji.com, and log in to DJI FlightHub 2 using a DJI account.
2. Click Project > + in the project list, and then fill in the information to create a project.
3. Click Devices > Dock > Actions > Edit as shown in the diagram and add the dock to the specified project in the drop-down box of the project.

• Click Members to add members and fill in the members’ accounts (DJI account), organization names, and roles.

Creating the Flight Route and Flight Plan

• When planning a flight route in DJI FlightHub 2, make sure to check the flight altitude. Fly with caution.

1. Click Project > > > + on the flight route list to create a flight route, select Matrice 3D Series from the aircraft and payload list, and then click OK.
2. Right-click the mouse to add a waypoint in the route editor, then add waypoint actions, set route parameters, and finally save and exit.
3. Click > Create Plan to display the diagram shown. Fill in the flight plan name, select the flight route and dock, set the Plan Timer to Immediate, set the RTH altitude relative to the dock, and the Signal Lost Action during Flight, and click OK to complete the new flight plan.

Performing the Flight Task

• During the flight test, make sure the remote controller is connected to the aircraft as Controller B.

1. After starting the flight task, the dock cover will open. Once the aircraft takes off, the dock cover will close and the aircraft will begin to perform the flight route.
2. Click Project > Team to display the diagram shown, view the flight task status and warning information of the dock and aircraft in the left column. Click to open the device status window, and view the realtime status information and live view of the dock and aircraft. Users can view the planned route (in green) and the flight trajectory (in blue) of the aircraft on the map.
3. After completing the flight route, the aircraft flies above the dock, and the dock will automatically open the dock cover to allow the aircraft to land. After the aircraft lands, the dock automatically closes the dock cover.
4. After the flight task is complete, the media files will be automatically uploaded to the cloud. Click to open the plan library. Users can view the number of media files in the media upload bar, and click the corresponding number to open the media library to view the media files captured during flight.

• During the flight task, press the emergency stop button to test if the aircraft can fly to the alternate landing site.
• The software images are for reference only. The actual interface varies according to the software version.

Before Leaving Checklist

• Before leaving the site, make sure to check the following items.

• The HMS of DJI FlightHub 2 has no abnormal alarm.
• The wind speed gauge module is mounted securely.
• Check the wind speed gauge data displayed in DJI FlightHub 2 by rotating the wind speed gauge.
• The rainfall gauge surface is clear of dirt and foreign matter.
• The surge protector circuit breaker, AC power switch, and backup battery switch in the electrical cabinet are turned on.
• The landing pad surface is clear of dirt and foreign matter.
• The protective sticker has been removed from the temperature and humidity sensor.
• The aircraft is placed properly on the landing pad.
• The port covers are correctly in place and securely sealed.
• The lenses of the vision systems, gimbal cameras, glass of the infrared sensors, and auxiliary lights are clean.
• The dock covers are closed.
• The dock cover surface is clear of dirt and foreign matter.
• The electrical cabinet door is closed and locked.
• The aircraft alternate landing site test has been completed.
• Check whether the GEO Zone Unlocking License (if any) has been imported to DJI Pilot 2.

Appendix

Status Indicators
The status indicators on the dock cover are used to display the current operational status of the dock.

Normal States

Blinks white| The dock is working normally and the aircraft is ready to take off.
Blinks blue| The dock and the aircraft are linking, and the buzzer emits a short beep.
Blinks green| The aircraft has taken off from the dock and is performing a flight task.
Solid blue| The dock is updating or debugging (including remote debugging and on-site debugging).
Warning States
Blinks red| The dock covers are moving or the aircraft is taking off or landing, and the buzzer emits a long beep.
Blinks red and yellow alternately| The emergency stop button on the dock is pressed.

References

• FlightHub 2
• DJI FlySafe

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