Setup

This section contains the hardware connection of XBLink 5G R2.

XBLink 5G R2 hardware connection mainly includes SIM, Antenna, XBCamera V2, Flight Controller and Power up.

Nano SIM Card

XBLink 5G R2 supports push-push NanoSim connector.

Insert your SIM card into the SIM Card slot, the chip contacts have to face up.

The SIM card is recessed into the enclosure and you might need a tool to push it into the socket. You can hear a click when the card is inserted.

To remove the SIM card, push onto the card with a tool. You can hear a "click" and the card will be pushed out of the enclosure. To remove the card again, push it in once more and it will pop out.

SIM Card must be faced up

Antenna

Connect the four LTE antennas to the MMCX connectors.

Connect LTE Antennas to XBLink 5G R2

Note: Be careful with the antenna port. Remove or Install it in a straight angle.

We are not responsible if the antenna is damaged due to physical impact

Antenna installation and removal instructions: here

XBCam V2

Connect XBCam V2 to USB type C port.

Connect XBCamera V2 to XBLink 5G R2

Note: We currently support variety of Cameras and Gimbals in here

Connect Flight Controller (Telemetry)

You can use Telemetry 1 or 2 of Pixhawk for connection with XBLink 5G R2 via COM1/AUX port.

Connect Pixhawk to XBLink 5G R2

Note: Config baud rate of Pixhawk to 57600, SERIAL1_BAUD (Default 57, it means 57600), SERIAL1_PROTOCOL: 2 (MAVLink 2)

Power up

XBLink 5G R2 supports 7-30V voltage input. We highly recommend 3-4 S battery or 12V DC UBEC (minimum 3A) to power (6S battery is possible but make sure it's high quality and low discharge)

Power up XBlink 5G R2

If you use low quality or high discharge 6S battery for drone, we are not responsible for damage.

Done

Completion of setup XBLink 5G R2

Once XBLink 5G R2 has coban color continue to the next step to connect it to XBStationPillotApp.

More information: here