Geolux RSS-2-AB

Caution

The Sensor may be connected/disconnected only when the system is powered off.

  • Attach the Universal Heavy Payload mount to the bottom of your drone.
  • Attach the sensor to the Universal Heavy Payload mount.
  • Connect the data cable to the SkyHub Connector #4.
  • Connect the power cable to the SkyHub power in connector #6.

Info

For raw data (full waveform) output, an additional USB Type-C to USB-A cable may be used. Connect the USB Type-C end of the cable to the RSS-2-AB and the USB-A end to a free USB port on the SkyHub.

Power on the system.

  • Establish either the drone link or auxiliary connection with the SkyHub in the UgCS-CPM software.
  • On the main screen of the UgCS-CPM, click on the “Payloads” button.
  • From the available payload list, enable the “Geolux RSS-2-AB”.
  • Press the “Save” button and confirm system reload.

Wait until the reload process is finished and the connection to the SkyHub is reestablished.

  • On the main screen of the UgCS-CPM, click the “Start” button.
  • From the drop-down widget list, select the “Geolux RSS-2-AB” and press the blue “plus” button.
  • To access the configuration menu, press on the “three-dot” icon on the upper right corner of the widget and select “Settings”.

Info

For raw data (full waveform) output, change the CAN Interface parameter value to can0.

Geolux RSS-2-AB Configuration Parameters

ParameterDefaultMinMaxPrecisionUnitOptionsDescription
Altitude sourceDefaultLightware SF30D, Ainstein US-D1, Nanoradar NRA24, Mavlink (autopilot), DefaultAltimeter that will be used for altitude data
Baud rate9600bps9600, 19200Connection port baud rate, 9600 is recommended by vendor
Can interfaceCan interface
Data log dir/data/skyhub_logsPath on SkyHub storage where data is saved
Payload Id1921922201Payload Id
Serial deviceConnector #4Connector #4, Connector #5SkyHub connector number where sensor is connected