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SIYI MK32 User Manual

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MK32 User Manual V1.0
MK32
ENTERPRISE
GROUND STATION
USER MANUAL
V1.0
Jan 2023
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2022 SIYI Technology Copyright

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  • Page 1 MK32 User Manual V1.0 MK32 ENTERPRISE GROUND STATION USER MANUAL V1.0 Jan 2023 2022 SIYI Technology Copyright...
  • Page 2 MK32 User Manual V1.0 Thank you for purchasing SIYI’s product. MK32 enterprise ground station is the latest member of the family of SIYI links. It carries a 7-inch high-definition and high brightness monitor, and a dual way full HD image transmission system which can be expanded to up to 30 kilometers range.
  • Page 3 MK32 User Manual V1.0 SIYI User Group - Facebook SIYI Official Store (https://shop.siyi.biz) SIYI Official AliExpress Store (https://siyi.aliexpress.com) SIYI YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/SIYITech) 2022 SIYI Technology Copyright...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.1.2 Charging ..............................24 2.1.3 Charging Indicator ..........................24 2.2 Important Instructions on Promotion to MK32 / MK15 Communication Range and Video Fluency . 25 2.2.1 General Precautions ..........................25 2.2.2 General Antenna Options and Wireless Mode Configuration for Different Range ...... 26 2.2.3...
  • Page 5 MK32 User Manual V1.0 3 SIYI TX APP ................................32 3.1 Channels ................................. 33 3.1.1 End Point ..............................34 3.1.2 Middle Point ............................34 3.1.3 Channel Reverse ........................... 35 3.1.4 Channel Mapping ........................... 35 3.2 Datalink ................................36 3.2.1 Connection .............................. 37 3.2.2 Flight Controller ............................
  • Page 6 5.3 Gimbal Camera.............................. 76 5.4 About SIYI FPV.............................. 79 6 IMAGE TRANSMISSION ............................ 80 6.1 Using SIYI Cameras or Gimbals (Taking A8 mini gimbal as an Example) .......... 80 6.1.1 Preparation .............................. 80 6.1.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation ......................82 6.1.3 Zoom ................................
  • Page 7 MK32 User Manual V1.0 8 Firmware Upgrade ..............................94 9 After-sale Service ..............................98 9.1 Repair Service ............................... 98 9.2 Warranty ................................. 99 9.2.1 7-Day Return & Refund ......................... 99 9.2.2 15-Day Replacement ........................... 100 9.2.3 1-Year Warranty Repair ........................102 10 FCC STATEMENT ............................
  • Page 8: Read Tips

    SIYI Technology is not obliged to any of the damage, loss, or injury. It is prohibited to use SIYI products for military purpose. Users under 14 years’ old should follow an experienced trainer’s guide.
  • Page 9 MK32 User Manual V1.0 Do not use SIYI products to operate your aircraft / vehicle / model at places where are many people around (a square, a park), or at places with many obstacles (a street, a parking lot), or in fields with strong magnetic interference or wireless interference (an electricity plant, a radar station, railways), or in any other fields where an abnormal flight / operation may cause property loss or human injuries.
  • Page 10: Battery

    Do not charge remote controller when temperature is high, or battery temperature is over 60℃. Memory Card (SD/TF) The memory card slot at bottom MK32 ground station is compatible with high- speed SD / TF card. Please pay attention to the precautions below. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 11: Storage / Carrying / Recycling

    Keep the memory card away from places that a baby or a kid may reach in case that it was swallowed mistakenly by the baby/kid. Storage / Carrying / Recycling When your SIYI system is standby, or you are to bring it outdoors, or the system has expired of its service life, please do read the precautions below. CAUTION Always place your SIYI products at places where babies or kids do not reach.
  • Page 12 MK32 User Manual V1.0 DANGER SIYI remote controller should be placed as below: Not too hot (above 60℃) or too cold (under -20℃). Not under direct sunshine or too dusty or too wet. Not on an unstable holder which lacks solid supports or may cause vibration.
  • Page 13: Introduction

    Android OS, Superior Performance MK32 ground station carries Qualcomm 8-core CPU, which can smoothly decode 1080p 60 fps video stream by hardware in either H264 or H265 format. MK32’s Android system is upgraded to impressive 4G RAM and 64G ROM which can efficiently run various ground control software.
  • Page 14 MK32 through the same air unit in order to reach up to two times of the range of a single MK32 system. The feature can be widely used for UAV inspection and surveillance, UAV remote delivery, and so on.
  • Page 15: Parts

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 1.2 Parts 1.2.1 At a Glance Overview – MK32 Ground Station Front 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 16 MK32 User Manual V1.0 Overview – MK32 Ground Station Back 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 17: Button / Switch Types And Default Channel Definitions

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 1.2.2 Button / Switch Types and Default Channel Definitions MK32 ground station comes with 16 physical channels and 16 communication channels in total. Communication channels 10 to 14 are mapped to PWM channels 1 to 5 in default.
  • Page 18: Ports On Ground Station

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 1.2.3 Ports on Ground Station Overview – Ground Station Top 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 19 MK32 User Manual V1.0 Overview – Ground Station Bottom 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 20: Ports On Air Unit

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 1.2.4 Ports on Air Unit 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 21: Technical Specification

    4G RAM, 64G ROM Dimensions 308 x 148 x 72 mm (Antenna Overlapped) Weight 1440 g Battery Capacity & Type 10200 mAh 7.4V 2S Li-ion, 75.48 Wh Fast Charging Protocol PD 30W Battery Life 10 hours 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 22 Antenna Gain Omni: 5 dBi 11 ~ 16.8 V Power Input (Expandable to 14 ~ 58.8 V with optional BEC) Working Temperature -10℃ ~ 50℃ Air Unit HDMI Input Converter Video Input Mini HDMI 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 23 12 Mbps Storage Format FAT32 Video Recording Format H265 Supported TF / SD Card MicroSD Class10 Type Less than 32GB Dimensions 42 x 41 x 11 mm Weight 26 g -10℃ ~ 50℃ Working Temperature 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 24: Packing List

    1 x PD Fast Charging Cable (Type-C to Type-C) 1 x Type-C to USB-A Converter 1 x Carrying Case Dual Combo 2 x MK32 DUAL Ground Unit 4 x Standard Omni Antenna 4 x Long Range Antenna 2 x HM30 DUAL Air Unit...
  • Page 25: Mk32 Data Stream Diagram

    2 x 30W PD Fast Charger (Type-C, US Plug) 2 x PD Fast Charging Cable (Type-C to Type-C) 2 x Type-C to USB-A Converter 2 x Carrying Box 1.5 MK32 Data Stream Diagram Ground Unit Data Stream 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 26: Mk32 Dual Combo Data Stream Diagram

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 Ground Unit Data Stream 1.6 MK32 DUAL Combo Data Stream Diagram 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 27: Indicator Definition

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 1.7 Indicator Definition The status indicators on MK32 ground unit and air unit use three different colors and different blinking frequencies to indicate the system’s working or abnormal status. 1.7.1 Transmitter Indicator Solid Red: No communication between ground unit and air unit.
  • Page 28: Air Unit Indicator

    Green Blinks: Blinking speed indicates the link’s signal strength. The faster it blinks, the worse the signal is. Slow Green Blinks: 95% to 99% data package received. Green Blinks (every 3/5 second): 50% to 75% data package received. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 29 Green-Red Cross Blinks: Air unit enters wireless binding mode (start by power on and off the air unit three times continuously) Green-Red Blinks: Air unit high-temperature alert, level one. Green-Red Blinks: Air unit high-temperature alert, level two. Green-Red Blinks: Air unit high-temperature alert, level three. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 30: Get Ready To Use Mk32

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 2 GET READY TO USE MK32 2.1 Ground Unit 2.1.1 Power On/Off Power On: When the ground unit is off power, press the power button once, indicator lights on. Then immediately press and hold the power button for about two seconds, ground unit monitor will light one and ground unit is powering on.
  • Page 31: Charging

    2.1.2 Charging You can charge MK32 ground unit only when it is powered off and only through the original PD fast charger. 1. Connect the ground unit to the PD charger and plug it into power supply.
  • Page 32: Important Instructions On Promotion To Mk32 / Mk15 Communication Range And Video Fluency

    2.2 Important Instructions on Promotion to MK32 / MK15 Communication Range and Video Fluency In order to have the best communication range and video fluency with MK32 / MK15 system, please carefully read the below tips for antenna options, antenna setup, and link configuration.
  • Page 33: General Antenna Options And Wireless Mode Configuration For Different Range

    4. Signal is weak on top of the standard omni antenna. When the aircraft is flying on top of the ground unit, flying altitude should be lower than 100 meters as less as possible. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 34: How To Place The Standard Omni Antennas On Ground Unit

    6. Only the standard omni antennas are suggested for the air unit. If your aircraft is too small to mount the omni antennas, or you worry about the weak signal of the top part, then you can consider using SIYI lollipop antennas. Lollipop antennas performs shorter range than the standard omni antennas.
  • Page 35: How To Place The Long-Range Patch Antennas On Ground Unit

    2. Long-range patch antennas are directional, which should always be pointing to the aircraft during flight. 3. When you are using SIYI standard long-range antennas, please make its short side be parallel with horizon and its long side be vertical of the control panel to get the best signal quality.
  • Page 36: How To Place Air Unit Antennas

    6. Please be very careful with the antenna wire’s SMA connectors and its solder connectors. Do not drag them or bend them in case of any damage. To adjust the position of the antenna, please always try to bend the middle part of the antenna feeder wires. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 37 On plane, the standard omni antenna can stand vertically above the wings, and the antenna flat side should always point to the ground unit during flight. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38 MK32 User Manual V1.0 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 39: Siyi Tx App

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 3 SIYI TX APP Users can configure MK32 ground unit in “SIYI TX” app. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 40: Channels

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 Mark This chapter was made according to “SIYI TX” v1.1.228. 3.1 Channels Channel settings of End Point, Middle Point, Channel Reverse, and Channel Mapping. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 41: End Point

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 3.1.1 End Point MK32 remote controller’s default End Point range is between 1050 and 1950. Select a target channel and input your required maximum or minimum channel value. It’s done. 3.1.2 Middle Point The default Middle Point value is “1500”.
  • Page 42: Channel Reverse

    Select a target channel. Then touch the “Normal” or “Reversed” button. It’s done. 3.1.4 Channel Mapping MK32 remote controller has 16 physical channels, an RSSI channel, and 16 communication channels. Users are allowed to define or to map the physical channels (buttons, switches, joysticks) and the RSSI channel to the communication channels freely.
  • Page 43: Datalink

    Select the button / switch / joystick you want to re-map to. It’s done. 3.2 Datalink In Datalink Settings you can check the device ID, switch datalink connection and flight controller type, and configure customized baud rate. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 44: Connection

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 About Datalink Settings Device ID: Display the device ID of the integrated Bluetooth module in MK32 ground unit. It also shows as the Bluetooth name before pairing. Connection: Available datalink ports in MK32 ground unit. Flight Controller: Compatible flight controller models by MK32 system.
  • Page 45: Flight Controller

    Bluetooth: Telemetry data goes through the built-in Bluetooth connection. *For most GCS. Type-C: Telemetry data be output to PC GCS through the Type-C port at bottom MK32 ground unit. UDP: Telemetry data goes through UDP network protocol. Under UDP mode, telemetry...
  • Page 46: Baud Rate

    Mark Please make sure that the remote controller has been bound to the air unit before configuring baud rate, otherwise it would fail. 3.3 System Configure some important system functions for MK32 system. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 47: Bind

    Throttle Stick: Switch throttle types among Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, and Custom. Channel 15: Switch the control of channel 15 to the searchlight switch of the SIYI IP67 camera or the pitch axis of the A2 mini gimbal.
  • Page 48: Frequency Self-Adapting

    Mark After turning on the function in “SIYI TX”, please restart the remote controller, otherwise it won’t take effect. The function is not implemented at this moment.
  • Page 49: Channel 15

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 3.3.4 Channel 15 Switch the control of channel 15 to SIYI IP67 camera’s searchlight function or A2 mini gimbal’s pitch axis. 3.3.5 Wireless Mode On MK32 system you can switch among different wireless communication modes 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 50 ⚫ 15KM GCS Flight Mode ⚫ 24KM GCS Flight Mode Mark Before configuring wireless modes, please carefully read the chapter 2.2 of this manual “Important Instructions on Promotion to MK32 / MK15 Communication Range and Video Fluency”. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 51: Joystick Deadzone

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 3.3.6 Joystick Deadzone Configure deadzone for remote controller joysticks. 3.4 Link Status Link Status page digitalized the system’s transmission quality by displaying the link’s real-time status in numbers and percentage. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 52: Failsafe

    Failsafe function immediately. Failsafe function is to avoid aircraft crash by keeping the air unit outputting the pre-configured channel value when the air unit lost communication with the ground unit. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 53 1. Make sure that the ground unit is bound to the air unit. 2. Go to “Failsafe” page. 3. Failsafe function is not activated in default. The numbers on left represent channels. Channels display “Hold” when no channel value was input. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 54 Failsafe function and switch to RTH, by holding a specific value in a channel). You just configure your GCS with protection measures, because there are Out-of-Control marks in S.Bus protocol which tells the flight controller what situations belong to Out-of-Control. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 55: Buttons / Dials

    MK32 ground unit supports changing the way buttons and dials work by software. 3.6.1 Buttons The function changes the way the two buttons (S1, S2) work on MK32 ground unit. About Buttons Lock: After pressing, the button bounces back but the channel will keep outputting 1950.
  • Page 56: Dials

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 3.6.2 Dials The function changes the way the two knobs (LD1, RD1) and the two dials (LD2, RD2) work on MK32 ground unit. About Dials Centering: Under “Centering” mode, when you push the dial and release, the dial’s outputting value will return to the initial value (middle point of the channel).
  • Page 57 2. In “Joystick Calibration” page, touch “Start”, the page shows as below. 3. According to the tips, if joystick coordinates are not “(0, 0)” when both joysticks are standstill, it shows that joystick middle points are displaced. Please touch “next” and do not touch joysticks. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 58 Please follow the tips again to push each joystick to its maximum / minimum positions on all four dimensions. Up: 0, 100 Down: 0, -100 Left: -100, 0 Right: 100, 0 Then touch “Finish”. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 59: Dial Calibration

    3.8 Dial Calibration Dial calibration function help users calibrate both dials’ and both knobs’ middle positions and maximum / minimum positions on MK32 ground unit. Regular calibration helps maintain control accuracy of the dials. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 60 3. According to the tips, if dials’ coordinates are not “(0, 0)” when both dials are standstill, it means that dial middle points are displaced. Please touch “next” and do not touch the dials. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 61 Please follow the tips again and push each dial to its maximum and minimum position. Then touch “Finish”. 5. Dial Calibration page will return to its initial page. Dial calibration is finished. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 62: Multiple Links

    (-100 or 100), you shall calibrate them immediately. 3.9 Multiple Links The Multiple Links feature only comes with MK32 Dual versions, which includes details of its two main function “RC Relay” and “Dual RC”. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 63: Rc Relay

    The function can be widely used in enterprise drones for inspecting power lines, drone delivery, and cargo shipping. Steps 1. Prepare two MK32 Dual versions. 2. Go to “Multiple Links – Function Type”, assign the two ground units as “RC Relay TX-A” and “RC Relay TX-B”.
  • Page 64: Dual Rc

    5. RC Relay settings are finished. 3.9.2 Dual RC Dual RC function is developed for certain enterprise applications. In this mode, two ground units control one air unit. One ground unit can be assigned to control 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 65 / gimbal / servos. Steps 1. Prepare two MK32 Dual versions. 2. Go to “Multiple Links – Function Type”, assign the two ground units as “Dual RC TX-A” and “Dual RC TX-B”.
  • Page 66 “TX-B”. Thus, when the Dual RC function is enabled, “TX-A” can authorize to “TX-B” or withdraw from “TX-B” the control of the assigned channels. 6. Dual RC settings are finished. Mark 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 67: Device Info

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 Dual RC function works similarly to Wireless Coach function. Thus, MK32 Dual versions can also be used for drone training and education. DANGER When Dual RC function is enabled and “TX-A” lost control to the air unit, “TX-B” will lose control to the air unit, either.
  • Page 68 MK32 User Manual V1.0 AU FPV Firmware Version: Displays the FPV firmware version of the air unit. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 69: Datalinks

    Assistant as an Example) Let’s take JIYI Agri-Assistant as an example. 1. In “SIYI TX” app, go to “Datalink”, and choose “UART” in “Connection”, “JIYI (K3A / K++)” in “Flight Controller”, and “57600” in “Baud Rate”. 2. Run JIYI Agri-Assistant, the application will pop up a window for datalink connection options, choose “MK15”...
  • Page 70 3. After confirming, remote controller will communicate with JIYI app automatically and shows “device connected”. Datalink connection is established. Mark SIYI links also support datalink connection to JIYI Agri-Assistant through USB COM and Bluetooth. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 71: Communication With Gcs Through Usb Com (Taking Qgc As An Example)

    Example) Let’s take QGroundControl as an example. 1. In “SIYI TX” app, go to “Datalink”, and choose “USB COM” in “Connection”. 2. Open QGC, the software will pop up a window to ask if “Allow QGroundControl to access CP2102 USB to UART Bridge Controller?” Check and touch “OK”.
  • Page 72: Communication With Gcs Via Bluetooth (Taking Qgc As An Example)

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 Mark SIYI links support multiple baud rates. This guide uses common baud rate “57600” for your reference. If it is your first time adding a new connection in QGC, please do not check the option “Automatically Connect on Start”. It can be checked later when you confirm that the datalink is connected successfully.
  • Page 73 MK32 User Manual V1.0 4. Set the type as “Bluetooth”, then touch “Scan”. 5. Touch the Bluetooth device of which the name is starting with “SIYI-XXXXXXX”, then touch “OK” to go back to the Comm Links page. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 74: Communication With Windows Gcs Through Type-C (Taking Mission Planner As An Example)

    1. In “SIYI TX” app, go to “Datalink”, and choose “Type-C” in “Connection”. 2. Connect MK32 ground unit’s bottom Type-C port to the Windows computer. MK32 ground unit will pop up a window saying “Type-C is plugged in, disable video stream to enable Type-C data transfer?”. Tap on “Cancel” and the Windows computer will generate a communication port for MK32 ground unit.
  • Page 75 MK32 User Manual V1.0 3. Run Mission Planner on Windows and select the relevant port and baud rate for the connection. Then click to connect. 4. Wait till the connection is established. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 76: Communication With Gcs Through Lan By Udp (Taking Windows Qgc As An Example)

    Windows QGC as an Example) Let’s take QGroundControl as an example. 1. Configuring MK32 ground unit’s Android static IP addresses is necessary before establishing the connection to avoid IP addresses conflict with the Windows computer. Open Android settings on MK32 ground unit, go to “Network &...
  • Page 77 MK32 User Manual V1.0 2. Connect MK32 ground unit’s bottom LAN port to a Windows computer’s RJ45 port. Then go to Ethernet settings in Windows settings. 3. Go to “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and change IP addresses as below. Then confirm.
  • Page 78 6. UDP connection is established. Mark MK32 ground unit can also output video stream to PC GCS through the LAN port. That is to say, the MK32 link can also work as a transparent link to establish communication between a ground computer and an onboard computer.
  • Page 79: Solutions To Disconnection

    2. Confirm if the air unit is connected to the flight controller through telemetry cable. 3. In “SIYI TX” app, go to “Link Status” page to check connection status between the ground unit and the air unit. When connection is normal, data “download” is not 0.
  • Page 80: Siyi Fpv App

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 5 SIYI FPV APP SIYI FPV is an Android application developed by SIYI to configure multiple SIYI devices for image transmission settings, camera settings, video stream display, and link status monitor. Mark The manual is edited based on SIYI FPV App v2.5.498.
  • Page 81 MK32 User Manual V1.0 SIYI FPV App OSD Information Definition SIYI FPV Camera Function Icon Definition 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 82: Settings

    About Settings Camera IP: Select SIYI Camera 1 and SIYI Camera 2, or input camera RTSP addresses manually, or disable image. The “Rotate” buttons can rotate the image in 180 degrees. Cross Sight: Display a cross sight in the center of the image.
  • Page 83: Link Status

    Mavlink OSD: Enable / disable Mavlink OSD information. Speed Unit: Switch speed unit between meter per seconds and kilometer per hour. Longitude and Latitude: Enable / disable information. 5.3 Gimbal Camera Configure the basic functions for SIYI gimbal cameras and cameras. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 84 Working Mode: Switch gimbal motion mode between Lock Mode, Follow Mode, and FPV Mode. ⚫ Under Lock Mode, gimbal rotates simultaneously as aircraft rolls to get FPV and output enhanced stable images, compatible with planes and racing drones especially for FPV scenes. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 85 Gimbal Firmware Version: Display the current gimbal firmware version. Mark After switching video output mode or HDMI latency mode, gimbal camera should be restarted to implement the change. Gimbal working mode is Follow Mode in default every time it is started. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 86: About Siyi Fpv

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 5.4 About SIYI FPV Displays the software version of SIYI FPV and common contact information of SIYI Technology. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 87: Image Transmission

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 6 IMAGE TRANSMISSION MK32 air unit supports maximum 1080p @ 60 fps and low to 150ms latency HD image transmission. It connects directly to most IP cameras and pods on market and can connect to HDMI cameras / pods through the air unit HDMI input converter.
  • Page 88 Above software can be downloaded from relevant product page on SIYI official website. Steps 1. Power air unit and bind it with ground station. 2. Use SIYI Video Cable to connect the air unit’s video port with the gimbal camera’s video port. 3. Update SIYI FPV app.
  • Page 89: Gimbal Pitch And Yaw Rotation

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 4. Run SIYI FPV app, go to “Settings – Camera A8 mini”, and select “SIYI Camera 1” (when IP addresses are 192.168.144.25) or “SIYI Camera 2” (when IP addresses are 192.168.144.26), video stream will display. Gimbal motion and camera functions can be controlled by ground station touchscreen.
  • Page 90: Using Third-Party Ip Cameras / Pods

    Let’s take QGroundControl as an example. 1. In camera settings, check and copy the RTSP address of your IP camera / pod. 2. In QGC, go to “General” page and slide to “Video Settings”. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 91: Using Hdmi Cameras / Pods

    4. Go back to QGC home page to check image display. 6.3 Using HDMI Cameras / Pods If you use SIYI air unit HDMI input converter to connect the air unit with your HDMI camera, please refer to the steps below for acquiring image transmission.
  • Page 92: Dual Video Stream Connection

    It is suggested to use “192.168.144.25” and “192.168.144.26”. Then, after connecting both cameras / converters to the FPV Hub and running SIYI FPV app, you can see dual video stream when the IP addresses are selected as “SIYI Camera 1” and “SIYI Camera 2”.
  • Page 93: Common Ip Addresses

    Mark Dual video stream does not work when the two cameras use the same IP address. For more details about the IP addresses of SIYI links and gimbal cameras, please refer to the chapter 6.5 in this manual. 6.5 Common IP Addresses Air Unit IP Address: 192.168.144.11...
  • Page 94: Solutions To No Image

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 6.6 Solutions to No Image If MK32 ground unit failed to display image, please try to follow the steps below to investigate possible reasons. 1. Confirm if the ground unit is bound with the air unit and confirm if the camera is well connected to the air unit ⚫...
  • Page 95: Output Video Stream To Other Device

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 6.7 Output Video Stream to Other Device There are multiple ways to output video stream from MK32 ground unit to other devices. 6.7.1 Through Ground Unit HDMI Port Let’s take an example of outputting video stream to an HDMI monitor.
  • Page 96 Change the video source to “RTSP Video Stream”. 6. In “RTSP URL”, input the RTSP address of the camera or the device connected with MK32 air unit, then you will see the video stream from the camera or the device on the laptop.
  • Page 97: Through Lan Port

    MK32 User Manual V1.0 streams, or you can configure one video stream as “SIYI Camera 1 / 2”, another video stream as RTSP addresses. 6.7.3 Through LAN Port Let’s take an example of outputting video stream to a Windows laptop, running Easyplayer.
  • Page 98 MK32 User Manual V1.0 4. Input the complete RTSP addresses of the connected camera or gimbal in Easyplayer to display the video stream. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 99: Android Os

    Save the files into your TF card and insert the card to the TF card slot at bottom MK32 ground unit. Copy the files from the TF card to Android system storage, then go to “Files” in Android system to find the files and install.
  • Page 100: Through Type-C By File Transfer

    7.2.2 Through Type-C by File Transfer Save files into your computer and connect MK32 ground unit’s Type-C port to the computer’s USB port. Choose “File Transfer” in MK32 Android system when it pops up a window menu.
  • Page 101: Firmware Upgrade

    Mark The manual is edited based on “SIYI Assistant v1.3.2”. MK32 ground unit and air unit can be connected to Windows computer and be upgraded through SIYI Assistant. Before upgrading, it is necessary to prepare the tools, software, and firmware below.
  • Page 102 Above tools come with product package. Firmware Upgrade Steps 1. Install “SIYI Assistant” into your Windows device. 2. Connect your MK32 ground unit’s Type-C port to your Windows device’s USB port. 3. Run “SIYI Assistant” and switch to the “Upgrade” page to check the current firmware version of MK32 ground unit and air unit.
  • Page 103 Mark Please choose the correct firmware according to the initial number in the boot loader number version. For instance, if the boot loader number is 5.1.0, then please choose the RF 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 104 RF firmware version with number 0. When the ground unit RF firmware and the air unit RF firmware are different in initial numbers, they can still bind and work normally as long as their firmware version actually match. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 105: After-Sale Service

    ⚫ Product Defect ⚫ Product Damage SIYI products under the two situations can be sent back to SIYI for repairing. Defect products with valid warranty can be repaired for free. Defect products without valid warranty or damaged products should be charged of repair fees after repairing.
  • Page 106: Warranty

    It is requested beyond seven (7) calendar days of receiving a product. A product sent to SIYI for Return & Refund Service does not include all original accessories, attachments or packaging, or any item is not in new or like-new condition, i.e., with cracks, dents, or scratches.
  • Page 107: 15-Day Replacement

    Damage is caused to the product by uncontrollable external factors, including fire, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. A product is not delivered to SIYI within seven (7) calendar days after Return & Refund Service confirmation is sent from SIYI.
  • Page 108 Damage is caused by uncontrollable external factors, including fires, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. Received product has not been sent back to SIYI seven (7) calendar days after replacement confirmation from SIYI. Proof of damage during transit issued by the carrier cannot be provided.
  • Page 109: 1-Year Warranty Repair

    Charges may apply for services not covered by this Limited Warranty. Please contact SIYI for information specific to your location. Please note that the warranty service is only available in the respective SIYI service regions where you purchased your SIYI product.
  • Page 110 Damage caused by reliability or compatibility issues when using unauthorized third-party parts. Damage caused by operating the unit with a low-charged or defective battery. Products or parts with an altered identification label or from which the identification label has been removed. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 111: Fcc Statement

    However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 112 RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 113 MK32 User Manual V1.0 SIYI Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd Business Inquiry: info@siyi.biz 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 114 MK32 User Manual V1.0 Phone: +86 400 838 2918 AS Center: support@siyi.biz 2022 SIYI Technology, All Rights Reserved...

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