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USER MANUAL Multilink DJI

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2 remote controller and CENDENCE

remote controller. It can create a master-slave controller network with up to three slave remote controllers. The multiple slave controllers form a star network with the master controller as the hub, sending commands to the aircraft via the master controller. Slave controllers receive the image and video signal from the aircraft directly. Features

• Master-slave network Can create a master-slave network with up to three slave remote controllers.3

CAN Port CAN Cable Antenna Inspire 2 Remote Controller Mount Locking Knob Mounting Arm Cendence Remote Controller Mount Status Indicator Usage Installation and Connection Multilink can be installed onto both the Inspire 2 Remote Controller and Cendence Remote Controller using different holes on the mounting arm. Their installation steps are otherwise similar. The steps provided below use the Cendence as an example.

1. Mount the Multilink module onto the back of the remote controller and

tighten the locking knob to secure it.

2. Connect the CAN cable to the remote controller’s CAN port.

Each controller is responsible for the following: Master–Pilot, Slave 1–Gimbal Operator, Slave 2–Assistant A, Slave 3– Assistant B

• Gimbal control The Master remote controller and Slave controller 1 can both control the gimbal, but not simultaneously. Slave 2 and Slave 3 cannot control the gimbal.

• Camera control Camera control is shared between all of the remote controllers.

• Support for Inspire 2 and Cendence remote controllers Both the Inspire 2 and Cendence remote controllers can be used as a master or slave. Overview4

The CAN cable can be also be connected to the Patch Antenna module if a Patch Antenna is used. Make sure the Patch Antenna is connected correctly. Assigning Roles The following steps explain how to set the Multilink as master or slave remote controller. There are three roles that you can assign for the slave remote controller: Gimbal Operator, Assistant A, and Assistant B. Master remote controller

1. Turn on the remote controller. Make sure the Multilink is connected correctly.

2. Set the Multilink as master remote controller using the Remote Controller

Setting page in DJI GO

Slave remote controller

1. Turn on the remote controller. Make sure the Multilink is connected correctly.

2. Set the Multilink as slave remote controller using the Remote Controller Setting

page in DJI GO 4 app. Determine which role you would like to assign to the slave, and then select the desired role in DJI GO 4 app. At this time, the Status Indicator of the Multilink will light up steady purple.

3. Enter the access password.

4. The Status Indicator will turn steady green after the role is successfully

assigned. The remote controller icon shown in app will turn to

5. If you’d like to switch a slave to a different role, go to the Remote Controller

Setting page in DJI GO 4 app to do so. Usage Details

1. The Master can control the aircraft, gimbal, camera and vision systems.

2. Slave 1 can control the gimbal and camera.

3. Slave 2 and 3 can only control the camera (can be disabled in Remote

Controller Setting page).

• Firmware upgrades can be handled in DJI GO 4 app by connecting the Multilink to the remote controller.

• The CAN port on the Multilink can be connected to other DJI devices with a CAN port.

• For best results, use the Multilink together with a Patch Antenna.

• The Multilink will make a beeping sound every time it is connected or disconnected.5

Minimum Delay (From Master to Slave 1)

2.5 ms (5.8 GHz) / 3.7 ms (2.4 GHz)

Operation Environment Temperature -4° to 104° F (-20° to 40° C) Compatible DJI Devices for CAN Port DJI Focus Inspire 2 GPS module for the remote controller Patch Antenna Status Indicator Indicator Description Steady Red Disconnected; assigned as the master remote controller. Steady Purple Disconnected; assigned as a slave remote controller. Steady Green Connected. Steady White Firmware updating. Blinking Blue Communication status error. Off Current remote controller rmware version not matched / remote controller not initialized / hardware failure.6 CHS

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