USER GUIDE
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Table of Contents
1 Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 ...... Read the Manual! ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 ...... Special Symbols used in the Manual ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 ...... General Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 ...... Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 ...... Packing List........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 ...... Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 ...... How to Get Help and Request New Features ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.5 ...... Installing the Software, and Updating the Firmware ....................................................................................................... 9
2.5.1 Software Compatibility ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2 Downloading the Latest Software.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.5.3 Updating your Vector Firmware ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.6 ...... Getting Notified about Important Vector Updates.......................................................................................................... 10
2.7 ...... Glossary of Terms used in the Manual .................................................................................................................................. 11
3 Connecting the Vector ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 ...... Vector Controller Connections ................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.1.1 Backup Power ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 ...... Vector GPS/Mag, Current Sensor/PSU, and Accessory Connections ........................................................................ 14
3.3 ...... Vector Current Sensor/PSU Power Output ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.4 ...... Current Sensor Maximum Continuous Current, and Load Testing ........................................................................... 15
3.5 ...... Vector Wiring ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.5.1 Vector Video Harness + Connecting your Video Camera and Transmitter ............................................................................ 16
3.5.2 Providing power to your Video Transmitter and Camera .............................................................................................................. 18
3.5.3 Vector Audio Harness and Audio Connections ..................................................................................................................................... 19
3.5.4 Vector Receiver Harness ................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.5.5 Receiver Connection Harness Load Capacity (Fixed Wing Only) ................................................................................................ 21
3.5.6 Powering your Receiver on Multirotors .................................................................................................................................................. 21
3.5.7 Connecting Receiver and Servos/ESCs to the Vector ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.5.8 Connecting you Receiver’s RSSI Output (if available) ....................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.9 Configuring SPPM Based RSSI and Link Quality .................................................................................................................................. 26
4 Mounting the Vector and Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 27
4.1 ...... Mounting the Vector.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1 Mounting Location and Orientation .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.2 Mounting Technique ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2 ...... Mounting the GPS/MAG Sensor .............................................................................................................................................. 28
4.2.1 GPS Signal Interference.................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
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