Lightware SF30/D Altimeter

Caution

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

  • Attach the altimeter to the drone using the mountings provided with the sensor.
  • Connect the cable to SkyHub Connector #1 (yellow).

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 “Altimeter Lightware SF30D”.
  • 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 “Altimeter Lightware SF30D” 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”.

Lightware SF30/D Altimeter Configuration Parameters

ParameterDefaultMinMaxPrecisionUnitOptionsDescription
Safe altitude50.1500.1mSafe altitude drone will take in case of failsafe or at the end of the route
Extended CSV logFalseCreate extended CSV log
Is filteredTrueUse software filter for averaging values
Rate Hz39Hz39, 78, 156, 312, 625, 1250, 2501, 5002, 10005, 20010Number of measurements per second
Return modeLASTFIRST, LASTWhich response to publish as an altitude value
Baud rate115200bps57600, 115200, 230400Connection port baud rate, 115200 recommended by manufacturer
Serial deviceConnector #1 (AMA1)Connector #1 (AMA1), Connector #2 (S0), Connector #4 (AMA3)SkyHub connector number where altimeter is connected
Payload Id2201922201Payload Id