Team Blacksheep TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8

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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

Key Features

Specifications

Button Menu Control

Channel Select Mode

Enter menu by pressing the button for 3s. Red LED will flash 1 time. Select channels by simple short presses.

Band Select Mode

Press button for an additional 3s. Red LED will flash 2 times. Select band by simple short presses.

Unlock & Power Select Mode

(FOR HAM USERS ONLY!) Press button for 20 to 25 seconds. The Red LED will flash 3 times to confirm. You have unlocked the video transmitter for use with all frequencies.

PitMode

While in PitMode you can change channels and set power levels without affecting other pilots signal. Pit mode function explained HERE

Save and Exit

Press button for 3 seconds. Blue LED will turn on, settings are saved and it will exit the menu.

Button Menu Structure

LED Flash Codes for Channel, Band and Power

The TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 signals selected channel, band and power levels using a startup sequence of LED codes. The same sequence is also repeated in the menu.

Installation; Mounting

OSD Control via CORE PRO

Channel, Band and Power Control

If your CORE PRO supports TBS SmartAudio and the TBS UNIFY PRO is plugged in, you will see the “VIDEO TRANSMITTER” setting in the main OSD menu.

Custom Frequencies

Video Transmitter Pinout

TBS UNIFY PRO V2 5 G8

Despite being plug and play with the TBS CORE, TBS CORE PNP PRO, PNP25, PNP50 - the UNIFY PRO can also be directly soldered to cameras or custom power distribution boards.

TBS UNIFY PRO 5 G8 HV (RACE)

The UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV comes with wires ready to be assembled into your own projects. Should you want to connect it to TBS products such as the TBS CORE,

Technology Showcase

PitMode

A new feature introduced with the TBS UNIFY PRO 5G8 HV is PitMode. It allows racers to power up their video transmitters during race events without interfering with other racers.

CleanSwitch

SmartAudio

Declaration of Conformity

FCC Label Compliance Statement

This device complies with ANSI C63.4 and Part 15 Subpart C Paragraph 15.249 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

RF Exposure Statement

This device has been evaluated to meet the FCC RF exposure requirement when used in combination with the genuine TBS CORE accessoires and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the antenna