# iXM-100 Camera and Gimbal ## Camera and Gimbal Installation In the case you will find the Phase One Camera and T3 Gimbal fully mounted, calibrated and wired with Air Commander on the bottom plate of the gimbal to access camera features via MavCam on the Herelink controller.

Figure 1: Unboxing IFT Phase One iXM - 100

STEP	ACTION
1	Remove the rubber protector from the top of the gimbal.
2	Looking down at the top of the gimbal, rotate the top of the gimbal until the white line and T3 symbol are facing forward (the direction of the camera lens)

Figure 3: T3 and Quick Connect White Line Alignment


3	With the gimbal centered, bring the payload to the front of the vehicle. The vehicle quick connect has a white line that will match up with the white line of the gimbal, make sure they both face towards the front of the vehicle when installing.

Figure 4: Aligning Gimbal Quick Connect (Reference White Line)


4	With the gimbal centered, bring the payload to the front of the vehicle. The vehicle quick connect has a white line that will match up with the white line of the gimbal, make sure they both face towards the front of the vehicle when installing. When properly aligned and seated, turn the ring on the quick connect to the locked position (see below).

Figure 5: White Line Quick Connect Attached Alignment


5	Route the HDMI cable from the camera to the HDMI extension on the base of the drone. Loop the HDMI cable around the payload rail mount to ensure the cable does not interfere or snag on any of the propellers.
6	Check to make sure all connections are securely plugged into the back of the camera and at the bottom of the gimbal below the camera.

Figure 9: Connection Secure Check Finial Set-Up

## Controlling the Camera and Gimbal

STEPS	ACTION
1	Power up the vehicle, and the gimbal will initialize and center itself
NOTE	QGC and Mavcam will automatically open on your Herelink Controller where you will see the basic MavCam menu at the bottom of the screen (Fig. 10)
2	Swipe up to extend the settings menu, use the + and - icons to adjust the camera settings and click the “X” to collapse (Fig. 11 below)

{% hint style="info" %} NOTE: **If MAVCAM does NOT open on startup** Select the MavCam app from the home screen or app menu. Press and hold to select Enable on Boot to ensure it opens when the Herelink powers up {% endhint %}

Figure 10: MAVCAM Menu Bottom of Screen (SWIPE UP for Extended Settings menu *seen below*)

Figure 11: MAVCAM Extended Settings Menu

## MavCam Menu {% tabs %} {% tab title="Focus" %} The first icon on the left of the small MavCam menu is the Focus. Selecting it will open the focus slider, allowing you to select **Autofocus *****or***** Manually focus the camera**. {% hint style="info" %} NOTE: **Selecting QGC Mission Height Value** We recommend manually selecting your height value used in the QGC mission so the camera does not have to autofocus during the mission *which can negatively affect the photo interval speed it is able to achieve*. {% endhint %}

Manually Selecting Height Value Corresponding to QGC Planned Mission

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Photo Trigger" %} To take a picture manually, use the MavCam photo trigger button. *Photos will automatically be triggered during a mission.*

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Histogram" %} The Histogram on the left of the camera screen will indicate your camera settings and show green lights next to camera ready and storage ready to indicate it is ready to go. If the Storage Ready indicator is red, format the memory card indicated in the following steps.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ## Formatting iXM - 100 Memory Card Formatting the Memory Card is done using the iX Capture software downloaded from the [Phase One official site](https://www.phaseone.com/download-categories/geo-software/).

STEP	ACTION
1	Locate the USB-C slot behind a panel on the back of the camera.
2	Using a 2mm hex driver, the panel can be removed to expose the USB-C connection.


3	With the vehicle and camera powered on, connect to the USB-C port using a computer with the iX Capture software.
4	First select the settings tab, then the camera tab (ML010034 seen below).
5	Scroll down until you see the Format Card option. It will only take a moment to format the card.

Figure 13: iXM - 100 Format Card Work Flow

## Removing Memory Card and Downloading Images

STEP	ACTION
1	Use a 2mm driver to open the panel on the side of the camera to expose the memory card and gently press the card to unlock and pull it free

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Figure(s) 14: Locating and Removing SD Card


2	To access the memory card and download your pictures: Use the SmartQ card reader to connect to your computer via USB-C
3	To view and edit the .IIQ file type photos: Use the Capture One software

To access the memory card and download your pictures:

Use the SmartQ card reader to connect to your computer via USB-C

To view and edit the .IIQ file type photos:

Use the Capture One software

Figure 15: USBC with Memory Card to Download and Access Phase One Photos

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