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1 Precision

If you are encountering precision problem of a GeoLink feature, please read the following sections.

1.1 Drifting

If model is drifting after engaging Position Hold, Return to Home or GeoFence feature it is required to make sure that:

• GeoLink Compass Calibration is performed correctly.
• Stabilisation mode such as Stabilisation (Normal), Stabilisation (Acro), Coaxial is not drifting even after prolonged flight time.

1.1.1 Incorrect Compass Calibration

Incorrect Calibration can be distinguished with GeoLink Position Hold in the easiest way. We recommend to engage the feature in a safe altitude and then observe behavior of the model.

If model will start to make a circles then Compass Calibration is wrong. If even Calibration at the flying field will not help, the problem can be alternatively fixed by adjusting Compass Heading Correction parameter.

The model must stay stationary with no aileron/elevator movement when everything is correct.

If model will fly away more than 5 meters immediately disengage the feature and land. Proceed according following subsection.

1.1.2 Stabilisation drift

Please make sure that Stabilisation is working precisely prior usage of a GeoLink features. This is very important as GeoLink is based on the Stabilisation feature. We recommend to set Coaxial mode while GeoLink support can be disabled for testing.

You can fly with Coaxial mode, preferably for a longer time or at least near the end of the flight. Observe if model will not tilt to some side. Or that it is required to hold a sticks in order to stay stationary.

If yes, it is necessary to fix the problem. It can be fixed according following page: Imprecise Rescue or Stabilisation - Settings for the best performance section.

For GeoLink features to operate the most precisely Stabi Correction ON is the best option. Please note it is not possible to utilize this feature with all models - see the page above.

2 Poruchy

V případě, že se vyskytne porucha modulu, je pilot informován stavovou LED. Jakýkoli chybový stav je signalizován periodickým blikáním stavové LED. Pokud se objeví chyba např. po havárii modelu, pak je nezbytná jeho oprava.

Blikání stavové LED se v případě poruchy objeví ihned po připojení napájení. Počtem probliknutí ihned za sebou lze určit o jakou chybu se jedná.

2.1 1x bliknutí

Uložené data o hardware modulu byla ztracena. Je nezbytné kontaktovat výrobce.

2.2 2x bliknutí

Tlakový senzor nefunguje správně. Tento problém se může projevit, byl-li modul vystavován po delší dobu velmi vysoké vlhkosti. Umístěte GeoLink do prostředí s velmi nízkou vlhkostí alespoň na několik hodin, dokud se konenzát uvnitř neodpaří. Pokud se problém nepodaří odstranit, kontaktujte výrobce.

2.3 3x bliknutí

Gyro nebo akcelerometr nefungují správně. Je nezbytné kontaktovat výrobce.

2.4 4x bliknutí

Kompas nefunguje správně. Je nezbytné kontaktovat výrobce.

2.5 Konstantní blikání

This might happen rather in-flight and could signalize unexpected failure. Most probable reason is shock by high electrostatic discharge. This will result in the GeoLink connection is broken event and loss of GeoLink functionality from the moment it will occur.

3 Jiná hlášení

V případě, že modul GeoLink bliká a nekomunikuje s programem Spirit Settiongs, pak se může jednat o následující případ.

3.1 Kalibrace kompasu

If you can see 3 series of fast flashing (followed by fast erratic blinks) after power up of the GeoLink then the module is in so called Calibration process. This process can be invoked by pilot through the Spirit Settings software and must be finished according instructions. Until finished the GeoLink will be inoperable. Spirit Settings will display Not connected message until the calibration is finished.