3DR Solo S110A User Manual - 7 Alerts
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7 Alerts
The following alerts will appear on the controller in the event of a preflight or in flight error. Always monitor the
controller for alerts and perform the recommended actions.
7.1 Preflight Errors
Before starting the motors, Solo runs a series of automatic checks to ensure that the system is ready for flight. If
Solo encounters an error during these preflight checks, the controller will display the encountered error along with
instructions for the corresponding calibration to perform.
7.1.1
Calibration
The following errors indicate that a preflight check is in progress: altitude calibrating, calibrating solo, and calibrating
compass. Please wait for the error to clear before continuing.
Figure 7.1.1.1: Controller - Calibration in Progress Alerts
If Solo is not placed on a level surface, you will receive the following alert to move Solo to a level surface for takeoff.
Figure 7.1.1.2: Controller - Uneven Surface Alert
If Solo requires manual calibration, the following alert messages show the displays for compass and level
calibrations. Refer to Section 10.2 for compass- and level-calibration instructions.
Figure 7.1.1.3: Controller - Re-Calibration Required Alerts
PREARM SENSOR ERRORS
Altitude calibration
System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity
Alert persists until:
System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)
Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)
Altitude
calibrating
Please wait
Compass error
User asked to use Solo app to calibrate.
Alert persists until:
User completes calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Compass
error
Please calibrate compass using
the 3DR Solo app
Level error
User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate
Alert persists until:
User complete calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Level
error
Please calibrate level
using the 3DR Solo app
Sensor error screen
For sensor errors requiring user-initiated restart
Sensor
error
Please try and restart Solo
Battery unknown
Displayed if Artoo is powered on with a battery has an
ID resistor unknown to Artoo. (Not logged in current software version’s index.)
HAPTIC: Strong feedback, 40 millisecond pulse
After Solo is disconnected, Artoo should display “waiting for Solo”
Unknown
battery
Battery % not be accurate
?
Dismiss
Control sticl error
Persists until:
Controller starts with stick values in range.
Control stick
error
Contact 3DR customer support
ARMING ALERTS
Altitude calibration
System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity
Alert persists until:
System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)
Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)
Calibration
error
Please restart Solo
Compass error
User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate.
Alert persists until:
User completes calibration using the app (system then continues sensor check)
User powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Calibrating
compass
Please wait
Level error
User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate
Alert persists until:
User complete calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Uneven
surface
Move Solo to a level surface
Altitude calibration
System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity
Alert persists until:
System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)
Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)
Calibrating
Solo
Please wait
Compass error
User asked to use Solo app to calibrate.
Alert persists until:
User completes calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Throttle
too high
This flight mode requires low
throttle before starting motors
Catch-All
Remaining rare but problematic APM errors
will be captured under a catch-all for
logging trouble tickets
Service
required
Use 3DR Solo app to log a trouble
ticket with customer support
ARMING ALERTS
Altitude calibration
System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity
Alert persists until:
System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)
Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)
Calibration
error
Please restart Solo
Compass error
User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate.
Alert persists until:
User completes calibration using the app (system then continues sensor check)
User powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Calibrating
compass
Please wait
Level error
User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate
Alert persists until:
User complete calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Uneven
surface
Move Solo to a level surface
Altitude calibration
System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity
Alert persists until:
System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)
Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)
Calibrating
Solo
Please wait
Compass error
User asked to use Solo app to calibrate.
Alert persists until:
User completes calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Throttle
too high
This flight mode requires low
throttle before starting motors
Catch-All
Remaining rare but problematic APM errors
will be captured under a catch-all for
logging trouble tickets
Service
required
Use 3DR Solo app to log a trouble
ticket with customer support
ARMING ALERTS
Altitude calibration
System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity
Alert persists until:
System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)
Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)
Calibration
error
Please restart Solo
Compass error
User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate.
Alert persists until:
User completes calibration using the app (system then continues sensor check)
User powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Calibrating
compass
Please wait
Level error
User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate
Alert persists until:
User complete calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Uneven
surface
Move Solo to a level surface
Altitude calibration
System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity
Alert persists until:
System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)
Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)
Calibrating
Solo
Please wait
Compass error
User asked to use Solo app to calibrate.
Alert persists until:
User completes calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Throttle
too high
This flight mode requires low
throttle before starting motors
Catch-All
Remaining rare but problematic APM errors
will be captured under a catch-all for
logging trouble tickets
Service
required
Use 3DR Solo app to log a trouble
ticket with customer support
PREARM SENSOR ERRORS
Altitude calibration
System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity
Alert persists until:
System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)
Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)
Altitude
calibrating
Please wait
Compass error
User asked to use Solo app to calibrate.
Alert persists until:
User completes calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Compass
error
Please calibrate compass using
the 3DR Solo app
Level error
User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate
Alert persists until:
User complete calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Level
error
Please calibrate level
using the 3DR Solo app
Sensor error screen
For sensor errors requiring user-initiated restart
Sensor
error
Please try and restart Solo
Battery unknown
Displayed if Artoo is powered on with a battery has an
ID resistor unknown to Artoo. (Not logged in current software version’s index.)
HAPTIC: Strong feedback, 40 millisecond pulse
After Solo is disconnected, Artoo should display “waiting for Solo”
Unknown
battery
Battery % not be accurate
?
Dismiss
Control sticl error
Persists until:
Controller starts with stick values in range.
Control stick
error
Contact 3DR customer support
PREARM SENSOR ERRORS
Altitude calibration
System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity
Alert persists until:
System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)
Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)
Altitude
calibrating
Please wait
Compass error
User asked to use Solo app to calibrate.
Alert persists until:
User completes calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Compass
error
Please calibrate compass using
the 3DR Solo app
Level error
User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate
Alert persists until:
User complete calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)
Powers off controller, or Solo
Controller auto-shutdown
Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on
restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.
Level
error
Please calibrate level
using the 3DR Solo app
Sensor error screen
For sensor errors requiring user-initiated restart
Sensor
error
Please try and restart Solo
Battery unknown
Displayed if Artoo is powered on with a battery has an
ID resistor unknown to Artoo. (Not logged in current software version’s index.)
HAPTIC: Strong feedback, 40 millisecond pulse
After Solo is disconnected, Artoo should display “waiting for Solo”
Unknown
battery
Battery % not be accurate
?
Dismiss
Control sticl error
Persists until:
Controller starts with stick values in range.
Control stick
error
Contact 3DR customer support