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# IF1200

## 6X & Light Sensor

### Instructions

1. Install light sensor/GPS into mounting tray.
2. Connect USB-C cable into light sensor.
3. Secure USB-C Cable using upper cable clip.
4. Secure USB-C Cable using lower cable clip.
5. Install 6X gimbal into smart dovetail.
6. Secure smart dovetail latch.
7. Connect USB-C cable to gimbal.
8. Power on the aircraft.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The light sensor is connected to the USB-C port on the upper portion of the gimbal not the USB-C port on the sensor itself.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If a light sensor is not bring used, simply omit the related steps.
{% endhint %}

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## Light Sensor/GPS Mounting

If a Light Sensor/GPS was purchased with the 6X, the hardware to mount to the drone needs to be installed. See the instructions linked below.

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[Inspired Flight IF1200A](/home/6x-series-sensors-user-guide/incident-light-sensor-and-gps/installation/inspired-flight-if1200a.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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## Compatibility

If you have an IF1200 that was not configured for Sentera sensors by Inspired Flight or Sentera, use the following instructions:

{% content-ref url="/pages/EP8DYSunOS4qev01wwuC" %}
[Inspired Flight Compatibility Settings](/home/6x-series-sensors-user-guide/6x-series-sensors/installation/inspired-flight/inspired-flight-compatibility-settings.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}