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# Hextronics Global Advanced

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The operator should complete all the steps of the setup to ensure that the docking station works as intended.
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<figure><img src="/files/rny9Rt6U6Vqut3uErhNX" alt=""><figcaption><p>Hextronics Global Advanced</p></figcaption></figure>

## Unboxing and Hardware Setup&#x20;

* Unpack and carefully place the Hextronics Global Advanced docking station on a flat surface. Set the accessories box aside.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/PP1dBwXt2adpbfeDveHV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Hextronics Global Advanced</p></figcaption></figure>

* Use the keys received in the package to unlock the top panel and open it.

<figure><img src="/files/Xb2gZlWjfFrC9ygqiYYe" alt=""><figcaption><p>Opening the top panel</p></figcaption></figure>

* Cut the 5 constraining zip ties and remove the 2 foam separators from the following parts of the station:
  * 1 foam separator and 1 zip tie on the battery gripper.
  * 1 foam separator and 2 zip ties in the centre.
  * 2 zip ties on the left and right side.

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Please do not proceed without removing all the zip ties and foam separators.
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* To connect the station to the internet, the operator should insert the Ethernet cable (found in the accessories box) into the Ethernet port of the docking station.

<figure><img src="/files/fzwOcrAPNzU7kksAgZDo" alt=""><figcaption><p>Ethernet port</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/KKGjipRL59LGdpobXnEc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connecting the ethernet port</p></figcaption></figure>

* Attach the two antennas found within the accessories box to the antenna mounts by hand on top of the station.

<figure><img src="/files/Sm9TpPPmvjfWCyk4QT6H" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connecting the antennas</p></figcaption></figure>

* Plug one end of the yellow power cord into the station & the other end into a wall socket and wait 2-3 minutes for the system to boot up.

<figure><img src="/files/nqC3YGdVDhQSMiXexMo0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Insert the power cable into the port at the back of the station</p></figcaption></figure>

## Hextronics Control Panel Login & Station Calibration

* Open the Hextronics Control Panel login page by:
  * &#x20;Mobile Device: Scanning the QR code under the roof panel OR&#x20;
  * Desktop PC: Entering the Hex-Name URL & password on your web browser (Found in the accessories box, Welcome email, or on the QR sticker)

<figure><img src="/files/qaJMauADkw5zzulsYjDs" alt=""><figcaption><p>Hextronics Control Panel login page</p></figcaption></figure>

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The unique URL (a website link) and password are shared by Hextronics.
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* On the Control Panel, click **openbox** to open the station's tray.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/vU0OXcGa0P2zywwOEy17" alt=""><figcaption><p>Hextronics Control Panel page</p></figcaption></figure>

* Attach the DJI propeller guards, Hextronics propeller guides and battery to the drone. Place the drone on the tray with the gimbal facing away from the station interior.

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* Click **closebox** to close the tray.
* Now place up to five Mavic 2 batteries into the battery slots of the station and click **swap battery** on the Hextronics Control Panel to perform the first battery swap.
* Once the first swap is successful, proceed with setting up the devices on FlytBase.

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In case of any hardware issues during battery swap or other operations, please contact <mark style="color:blue;"><support@hextronics.tech></mark>
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After the Docking station hardware is setup navigate to DiaB Setup Section to configure the DS and Drone on the FlytBase dashboard.

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[DiaB Setup](/diab-setup.md)
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