ICCSOON AACCSOON Professional Camera Gimbal User Manual 1.0 01.Introduction Accson A1 is a mul-function gimbal for digital cameras, based on our years of gimbal develop-
ment experience, is the most advanced video shooting stabilization platform to date, The technology buit into the A1 allows the user easiy use and bring world-dass movement translation and stabilty to the professional cinermatographer's market, High performance motor servo systems with postion feedback and IMU to communicate with our custom 32-bit processor, which processes movernent calculations in 0.001 seconds, this equates to control and stabilty accuracy down to 0.02 degrees of translated movements, meaning your images are going to be perfectly stable in all three axes of movernent, 02.In the Box 03.Gimbal Structure ACCSOON a a 8 RB O1.Lens Support 02,Camera Mounting Plate 03,Thumb Screw 1 04Zoom Lever 05.Micro USB. 06.Camera Shutter Cable Interface 07.Handle 08.Battery Compartment Screw
(09,Thumb screw 2 10,Thumb Screw 3 1 doystick 12,Power LED 13,Power/Camera Control Button 14,Thumb Screw 4 15.Lens Support Screw 16.Thumb screw 5 17.Mode LED 18.Mode Switch Button 04.Installation Battery Installation Loosen the battery compartment screw, put two 26500 Mourtng the camera onthe camera plate using the batteries into the handle according to the direction of the provided screw. RTM LR aid (252) Insta the fens support, Make sure the battery is fully charged and the postive and negative terminals are installed correctly, Install the Camera Plate and Lens Support Mounting the Camera Loosen the thumb screw to allow the camera and mounting plate to slide and slide the camera tothe tt
(230 ser the camera untl the safety lockis engaged, arm, then tighten the thumb screw, Tilt Balance Balancing the Horizontal Tilt ; ;
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# a8 e Rotate the tit axis so the camera lons is pointing forward, loosen the camera base's side thumb screw, side the camera plate forwards or backwards until the fit as remains level, then fighten fhe thumb screw. Fig2 The center of gravity is close to front slide the camera plate backward. Figs The center of gravity is close to back, slide the camera plate forward, Rotate the tit axis so the camera lens points straight up, loosen the tit am side thumb screw, side the fit arm up or down until the camera remains pointing straight up when released, then tighten the thumb sew. Fig2 The center of gravity is dose to top, side the tit am down, Fig3 The conter of gaviy is cose to bottom, sshde fhe tit arm up, Confirm tit balance by moving the camera to several tit angles and confiming the camera remains stationary inthe tit axis once released. ACCSOON 05.Balancing a a8 8 eB Roll Balance Loosen the rol am side thumb screw, side the rol arm left or right until the camera remain stationary when released, then tighten the thumb screw. Figt Roll balance start postion Fig2 The center of gravity is close to right, side the roll am left Figs The center of gravity is close to left, side the roll arm right Confirm rol balance by moving the camera to several roll angles and confirming the camera remains stationary in the roll axis once released, Loosen the pan arm side thumb screw, slide the pan am forwards or backwards until the camera remain stationary when released, then tighten the thumb screw. Figt Pan balance start postion Fig2 The center of gravity i close to the camera, side the pan arm forward. Fig3 The center of gravity i close to the 10 motor, side the pan arm backward. Confirm pan balance by moving the camera to several pan angles and confirming the camera remains stationary in the pan axis once released, 06 06.Control Panel Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to tum on the ginal, then the power led and mode led will bink and the gimbal wil start to work. Power Off) PY2SS and hod the power button for 2 seconds when the gimbal is tumed on the iba wll power of Take Photos) Chick the button once fo contol the camera to take a photo. Power On Video) Ciick fhe button twice to control fhe camera to start/stop the video. Auto tuning ) Click the buton fourtimes fo start the gimbal auto turing The joystck contros four directions movement of the camera, Zoom Lever. Power LED The zoom lever can be used to control fhe 200m of fhe camera(Only SONY camera supported) Power LED State Current Battery Level
. Micro USB _ Flashes four imes | Connect to PC for firmware upgrade. Q* WBeFore power on the gimbal, please make sure the gimbal was wel balanced and there is nothing block the gimbal.
@in order to void colisins between the camera and the gimbal _ when the gimbal power goes off, the gimbal will continue to work for
<0 Replace the bationy 5 seconds and then totaly power off AACCSOON 06.Control Panel 8 a8 #
Operating Instructions of Mode Switch Button Operation Function Mode LED Status Explanation Single tap Pan Folow Red LED on Tit and Rol axes locked and can be controlled by the joystick Double tap Pan & Tit Folow Blue LED on Roll ais locked and can be controlled by the joystick Tripple tap 3-Axis Lock Green LED on Titt and Pan axes locked and can be controled by the joystick Quadruple tap Roll Folow Red LED Bink Tit and Pan axes locked and can be controled by the joystick Long press for 2 seconds Standby Blue LED Blink Long press again awake the gimbal
@ H the gimbal balance is not well or any protection occur, it will automatically enter standby mode, then press the mode switch button 3 2 seconds can make the gimbal to return to nomal working mode.
@haxis follow mode, the users' action wil be translated to the corresponding camera lens movernent. 07.Parameter Settings For the best performance, auto tuning function build into the A\, i's provides an easy way to automatic configuration of each axis motor's speed, power. Whenever a new camera was mounted or change the camera lens or accessories change , you may use auto tuning to quickly get the gimbal work in best performance. How to auto tuning 1, Make sure the camera and all accessories are in place, tightly secured and well balanced, 2, Put the gimbal on the tripod and power on At, 3, Click the power button on the control panel four times or use the APP to start auto tuning. 4, After the auto tuning process is complete, test the A1 for vibrations or oscillations during use, If any vibrations or oscillation exist, determine what axis they are related to and reduce the power of the axis using the APP. 1. The auto tuning will not change the Follow Speed and Follow Deadband settings. 2. Before the auto tuning completed, don't move the gimbal. AACCSOON 07.Parameter Settings
# 4 8 e Advanced settings Each axis has its own motor power and motor speed adjustment, The basic tuning method is adjust the power valve frst and then adjust the speed value, adjust the pitch axis fist, then adjust the roll axis, and finally adjust the pan axis, 1. Motor Power The Motor Power value set how much power the gimbal output tries to retum to its target positon iit displaoed. Higher value comes out higher stabilty but may cause vibrations or oscilations to the gimbal, Increase this value of an axis until the axis sight vibration or oscilation then reduce this value unti the axis do not vibrate at any angle. 2.Motor Speed The Motor Speed valve set how aggressively the gimbal tes to return to its target postion i it displaced. Higher value comes out higher stabilty but may cause overshoot to the gimbal Increase this value of an axis and testits response to a disturbance. If the axs retums to its original postion too slowly, increase the valve. f the axis overshoots its original posiion decrease the value, 3.Follow Speed This parameter wil determine how fast the camera wil follow the handles movement, A higher value means the camera wil folow the handles more actively. 4.Follow Deadband Follow Deadband defines a range in degrees of handle movement which wil be ignored. It means in the seting range, the camera wil not follow the handles movernent. Please tuning the Motor Power and Motor Speed value under 3-Axis Lock mode. 08.Creative Photography
. allowing users to easly create higher quality creative videos and photos.
{1 supports horizontal panoramic and spherical panoramic, in the shooting process, the gimbal automaticaly contol shooting angle and overlap rate, making the panorama photography more easiy and comes out stunning perfect pictures. Al timelapse mode lets user create stunning camera movements for timelapse in seconds, User can create and edt keyframes of the desired motion and adjust variables such as interval, frame rate and duration, Thanks to the built-in high-precision control algorthm in A1, A1 can repeats the same trajectory without any deviation. Users smply enter the path postion on the APP(up to 20 path positions) interval ime and other parameters to achieve high-precision motion contro photography. CTE | uitra wide-angle photography mode, A1 can automatically shoot 9 photos the user can use these photos to create an utra-wide-angle photo, Q* Pease download Accsoon APP to get more detals about Creative Photohgrapty, ACCSOON a a 8 B Al supports panoramic photography, timelapse, motion control photography and ultra wide-angle photography, With the precise control and automatic control functions of 1, users can devote more energy to creating wihout having to spend too much effort on equipment operation AACCSOON Updating and Calibration
# a8 e The Al wil arrive with the latest firmware already installed, so updating is not required before the AL is initially ready for use, When future fimware versions are released, users can update the A1 using the follows steps:
1, Download and instal Accson Assistant APP, 2, Tum on the Accsoon A, and make sure the battery fuly charged, 3, Open the Accsoon Assistant APP and connect to the Accsoon Al. 4, Click *Update, I there is a new firmware update, the APP will prompt you to update the At. 5. If youwish to update the AT select "Yes" to initiate the update process. 6. Once the update has completed, reboot the A1, Calibration needed if the following situations happens:
1, The ti or the rol axis is not horizontal 2, One or more axis seems to be drifting, Calioratng steps:
1, Tum on the gimbal and long press the mode switch button to let the gimbal enter standby mode, 2, Lay the gimbal on a static fat surface, 3. Open the Accsoon Assistant APP and connect to the Accson 1. 4, Gick "Calibrate" button and waiting for the calivrating complete.
& Please keep the gimbal in static status before calibration completed. 10.Battery and Charging AACCSOON
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Battery Specification 26500 Li-ion Battery, 3200mAh, Voltage 3.7V, Charging 1, Please use qualified 5V charger with output current more than or equal to 1000mA, 2, The charging time is depended on the charger's maximum output current, VY Battery safety and warnings 1, Do not leave the battery and charger unattended during use, 2, Stop using or charging the battery immediately the battery becomes or appears damaged, starts to balloon or swell, leaks, becomes deformed or ives off an odor, exceeds a temperature of 60'C, or it anything else abnormal occurs. 3, Never disassemble, modify, puncture, shock, crash, short circuit, and/or expose the battery to a flame, Leakage, smoke emission, ignition, explosion orfire can occur, which may resuttin personal injury or property damage. 4, Never allow an electrical short between the battery's postive and negative terminals, 5, The battery should be stored in a dry environment, and the recommended storage teriperature range is 10C~30'C. 6, Please don't discard used batteries at wil, contact local specialized institutions for the disposal of the batteries, 13 11 Troubleshooting & Maintenance ACCSOON
# 4 8 e Troubleshooting Gimbal won't tun on
(1)Make sure the batteries are fuly charged
(2)Mako sure the battories ae installed properly
(3)Make sure the battory compartment screw is tightened well Gimbal turn off automatically
(1) Check te bateries level Axis seems to be drifting
(1}Calbrate the girbal Oscilation on one more gimbal axis
(1)Make sure all the thumb screws are tightened well
(2)Motor power value is too high
(@)Make sure the lens support was used
(4)Make sure the camera rigidly mounted The Camera control function not work
(1)Make sure the camera contol cable connect to the camera correctly, 1, Put the gimbal in special containing box was strongly recommended, lest any damages caused by shaking and collision may occur in trans 2, The gimbal is a precise product and is not_ waterproof. Keep it away from sand and dust when in use, Soft and dry cloth for cleaning is recommended, don't use any cleaning liquids onto the gimbal. 3, The batteries should be take out and regularly charge/dls-
ccharge if the gimbal not use for a long tine,
(2)Make sure the ight camera control cable used and choose fh right camera brand in the APP. Three Operation Modes Upright Mode Undersung Mode Flashlight Mode Four Working Modes(Pan Folow, Pan&iTit Follow, Rol Follow, 3-Axds Lock) Auto Tuning
** Built-in Independent IMU Module Support Camera Mobile Assistant Software Requirments ACcSOON
# 4 8 e Accsoon Specialized Gimbal Driver Motors With Encoders USB Connection Bluetooth Module Multiple Protection Functions(Over current, Motor stall, Under votage) Battery Level Indicator Camera Control Miroless and DSLR Cameras
# 10S 7.0 or above, Android 4.3 or above Load Weight Working Performance Angular Vibration Range Maximum Control Rotation Speed Controlled Rotation Angle Mechanical Rotation Angle Gimbal Dimensions 12.Specifications Dynamic Current: 200mA@7,4V Voltage: 7.4V
+ Stal Current: Max [email protected] * Static Current: [email protected]
*-10C to 50C (14F t0122F) 12-18hours(camera well balanced and batteries full charged) 1100g(batteries not included) 2.5kg 40,02 Pan & Tit Axis: 100%sec; Roll Axis: 30/sec
* Pan Axis; Unlimited Roll Axis: Unlimited
'* Pan Axis; Unlimited Tit Axis; Unlimited 182mm(W)x246mm(D) x380mm(H) Disclaimers and Warnings AACCSOON 8 a8 #
Congratulations on purchasing you new Gimbal, Please read this manual and disclaimer carefully before using this product, By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read it in full. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and any content created while using this product, and for purposes that are proper and in accordance with local regulations, terms and any applicable polices and guideines, Do not modify or adiust the At, The A1 has been calibrated before it leaves the factory. No modification or amending to the AT is alowed. Please download the corresponding software, As Aocsoon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liabilty shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury, By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resutting iabilty, Accsoon assumes no labilty for damage or injuries incurred directly or indirecty from use of this product. Any questions when you using this product , please contact local distributor or Accsoon. AACCSOON FCC Compliance Notice
# ae FCC Compliance Notice This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation, Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user. s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FOC Rules, These limits are. designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to ty to correct the interference by one or more ofthe following measur
~ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,
~ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver,
= Connect the equipment into an outet on a circuit diferent from that to which the receiver is connected,
~ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help, RF Exposure Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm during normal operation, ACCSOON 4 | 1
