Team Blacksheep TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV - User Manual

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TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 (HV) Video Tx
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High quality, license-free, ultra-tiny, race ready vtx
Revision 2017-08-15
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The TBS UNIFY is a new line of video transmitters, optimized for
compatibility across multiple “platforms” and reduced to a small form
factor, completely redesigned and tailored for FPV use. Perfect for
small multi rotor platforms where flight times are critical.
Key features
• World’s lightest 40/48ch video transmitter line
• Extremely powerful - with integrated heatsink
• 25mW (up to 800mW with HAM license*)
• One button frequency and power setup
• OSD configuration using TBS SmartAudio (via PNP PRO OSD)
• RP-SMA connector with frame mounting holes integrated
• 5V input or 2-6S input with 5V output versions available
• Solder-on module dimensions available on request
• NEW: improved noise filtering on HV version (Batch >1004)
• NEW: optimized heat dissipation on HV version (Batch >1004)
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Summary

Specifications

Button menu control

Channel select mode

Enter menu by pressing button for 3s. Red LED flashes once. Select channels by short presses.

Band select mode

Press button for 3s. Red LED flashes twice. Select band by short presses.

Unlock & power select mode

Press button for 20-25s. Red LED flashes three times. Unlocks transmitter for all frequencies.

PitMode

Allows changing channels and power levels without affecting other pilots' signals.

Save and exit

Press button for 3s. Blue LED turns on. Settings saved, exits menu.

LED Flash Codes for Channel, Band and Power

Installation; Mounting

OSD control via CORE PRO

Channel, Band and Power control

Control channel, band, and output power via OSD using SmartAudio, requiring a HAM callsign for high power.

Custom frequencies

Video transmitter pinout

TBS UNIFY PRO V2 5 G8

Details the pinout for the V2 model, showing connections for 5V, GND, Audio/Smart Audio, and Video.

TBS UNIFY PRO 5 G8 HV (RACE)

Details the pinout for the HV (Race) model, including wiring for DIY builds and TBS CORE products.

Technology showcase

PitMode

Explains the PitMode feature, allowing power-up without interfering with other racers, with different activation methods.

CleanSwitch

SmartAudio

Declaration of Conformity

FCC Information

FCC Label Compliance Statement

States device compliance with ANSI C63.4 and FCC Part 15, subject to specific conditions.

RF Exposure Statement

Details the evaluation of FCC RF exposure requirements for operation with specific distances.

Good practices

Team Blacksheep TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV Specifications