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# How to Use

6X Series Sensors - Incident Light Sensor/External GPS How To Use Instructions

## Before Starting

### Reflectance Panel

If a reflectance panel is also being used see the page linked below:

{% content-ref url="/pages/jtCrdJGsEP4hMiAm6xNs" %}
[How To Use](/home/6x-series-sensors-user-guide/reflectance-panel/how-to-use.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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## Install Light Sensor/GPS

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1. Install the light sensor and gimbal onto the aircraft.
2. Connect the USB-C cable to the light sensor.
3. Secure the cable to the aircraft.
4. Connect the USB-C cable to the port on the gimbal.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>For Gimballed Sensors</strong></td><td align="center"><img src="https://816013970-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5Jgm6jwRCbkoXyPerUfI%2Fuploads%2FCgaRYOipkahB3yDjcaFH%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=433fde43-8758-406a-9370-419fd9f0b119" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td align="center">Connect the light sensor/GPS to the USB-C port on the gimbal</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>For Non-Gimballed Sensors</strong></td><td align="center"><img src="https://816013970-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5Jgm6jwRCbkoXyPerUfI%2Fuploads%2FiPlb2Nc8G7RmoN20XLLh%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=f356f20b-cb41-4a7e-9e9c-b694cf876304" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td align="center">Connect the light sensor/GPS to the USB-C port on the 6X</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Power on Aircraft & Verify Status LEDs

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1. Power on the aircraft. This will also power the gimbal, sensor, and light sensor on.
2. Verify the Status LEDs shown below have all turned solid green.

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## Fly

The sensor and light sensor are now ready for flight.


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