MobileView User Manual Table of Contents ABLE OF ONTENTS ......................5 EFORE EGIN .....................6 HEORY OF PERATIONS 1.1 D ..................6 IGITAL IDEO ECORDING 1.2 V ................6 IEWING AND ETRIEVING MAGES 1.3 F ..............7 EATURES OF A OBILE YSTEM ...................8 ARDWARE NSTALLATION 2.1 T...
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Table of Contents MobileView User Manual 4.3 V ....................28 IEWING AMERAS DVR C ....................29 ONFIGURATION 5.1 S ...................29 YSTEM ONFIGURATION 5.1.1 Camera Setup Menus ....................30 5.1.2 Input Setup Menus ......................31 5.1.3 Transmission Option Menus ..................32 5.1.4 System Variable Setup Menus..................33 5.1.5 Set Up Vehicle Variables ....................34...
Customer Support For assistance in installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting this product, refer to this document and any other documentation provided. If you still have questions, please contact GE Interlogix, Kalatel division Technical Support and Sales: Kalatel, a division of GE Interlogix, Inc.
IDEO ECORDING The central component of the MobileView system is a high-quality DVR, which records images from up to eight cameras (monochrome or color, NTSC or PAL) with single-channel audio and information such as the time, date, and vehicle number. Image storage capacity can be adjusted by recording speed, selected resolution, and drive size.
MobileView User Manual 1 Theory of Operations EATURES OF A OBILE YSTEM A MobileView system consists of the required equipment and the accessories shown in Figure 1. Aluminum housing Keypad Microphone Camera DVRT antenna Panic Button Up to eight cameras per system...
Systems using the transmission option (DVRT) also include a cellular modem and antenna. Note: Most MobileView products are not supplied with mounting hardware. Exceptions are noted in the appropriate sections of the manual.
Figure 2 is an example camera layout for a bus application. Note: Cameras 6 and 7 in Figure 2 are MobileView SideEye cameras; camera 8 is a MobileView Forward Facing camera. For installation of these cameras, see their respective manuals.
2 Hardware Installation MobileView User Manual UNNING AMERA ABLES CAUTION When installing cables, follow these guidelines: Avoid excessive lengths of cable at the control and device end. Excess cable should be pulled back to a duct area where it can be folded and secured. Leave a service loop as directed for specific devices.
SSEMBLIES The MobileView system will support up to eight cameras (color and monochrome). Cameras supported by the MobileView system can provide a 1.0 V pk-pk composite analog video signal, either NTSC or PAL, at 75 ohm (CCTV standard). 2.4.1 I...
2 Hardware Installation MobileView User Manual 2.4.2 I NSTALLING LUSH OUNT AMERA SSEMBLIES There are two types of flush-mount cameras—square and angled. Flush-mount camera assemblies are mounted flush with the side panels of the vehicle. Note: The square bezel that holds the glass camera cover has countersunk holes in the backside that cover the two housing screws.
MobileView User Manual 2 Hardware Installation Figure 9. Angled flush-mount housing cover Figure 10. Square flush-mount housing cover 2.4.3 A DJUSTING AMERAS FOR UNCTIONAL IELD OF Depending on location, the camera’s position might have to be adjusted to provide the best field of view.
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2 Hardware Installation MobileView User Manual To adjust the camera according to where it will be mounted on the vehicle, perform the following: See Figure 13, which shows orientation of a camera for mounting on the curbside of the bus, the backside of the bus, or in a forward-facing position on the dashboard.
MobileView User Manual 2 Hardware Installation NSTALLING THE TATUS EYPAD The status keypad should be installed in an enclosed, secure area inaccessible to the public. The keypad is preset at the factory for 5 VDC power input. If the keypad is to be installed more than 100 feet (30 m) from the DVR, it must be switched to 12 VDC power input;...
2 Hardware Installation MobileView User Manual NSTALLING THE MPACT ENSOR PTIONAL The Impact Sensor is typically mounted near the DVR and comes with a 7-foot (2.13 m) cable that terminates in the DVR. CAUTION Do not install the Impact Sensor until you have tested its functionality on each vehicle. The Impact Sensor should be mounted on a flat, stable surface and secured to the frame of the vehicle.
Mount the panic button. NSTALLING THE ICROPHONE OPTIONAL The MobileView microphone (Figure 21) is typically mounted in the head sign area by the driver. Refer to the instructions provided with the microphone for installation procedures. A two-conductor shielded microphone cable and a twisted pair power cable (18 AWG wire is recommended) must be routed from the microphone to the DVR location.
3 DVR Installation and Wiring MobileView User Manual DVR I NSTALLATION AND IRING The DVR is housed within a protective outer housing that is mounted to the vehicle. All connections are made through the Back box. See Figure 22. Inner DVR box...
MobileView User Manual 3 DVR Installation and Wiring IRING THE Wire connections between the DVR and auxiliary devices are made to the DVR’s back box (Figure 24). Wires enter through the cable-entry hole protected by the splashguard. Camera and keypad outputs...
3 DVR Installation and Wiring MobileView User Manual 3.2.2 C AMERA AND EYPAD IRING Note: If you are installing the keypad more than 100 feet (30 m) from the DVR, set the S1 switch ( in Figure 24) to the down position.
RIGGER NPUTS The MobileView system allows for six inputs, which can be defined as either triggers (events) or alarms. The Impact Sensor and Panic Button are examples of alarm inputs. When a trigger or an alarm is activated, it will open the normally closed connection. Refer to the system specific layout for the location and types of inputs used in your installation.
UTPUT ONNECTIONS The MobileView system provides two status outputs on the J11 terminal block for optional use. The most common uses for these outputs are as interfaces to a vehicle relay system or lights. To communicate with a vehicle relay system, contact the vehicle manufacturer.
MobileView User Manual 3 DVR Installation and Wiring 3.2.5 A UDIO ONNECTIONS Remove the J12 terminal block ( in Figure 24) from the DVR back box. Connect the audio and power cables from the microphone as shown in Figure 32.
3 DVR Installation and Wiring MobileView User Manual DVR (I EASSEMBLING THE ECESSARY Make sure that all wire connections are secure and that all terminal boards are securely fastened to the back box; 1.25-inch (32 mm) connectors can be used.
MobileView User Manual 4 Testing Connections ESTING ONNECTIONS The cameras, inputs, and outputs are configured and tested using a MobileView Test Kit. ONNECTING THE IT TO THE See Figure 34 and perform the following: Remove the DVR from the outer housing and set it aside until testing is complete.
4 Testing Connections MobileView User Manual YSTEM ESTING When all of the connections have been made between the DVR and the test kit, it is possible to test the inputs, outputs, and camera fields of view. All system testing is performed using the test kit’s keypad.
MobileView User Manual 4 Testing Connections Test the Impact Sensor by tapping on the front CURRENT STATE OF INPUTS: end of the sensor. Watch the keypad while 1L 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H NEXT tapping; it should display input 2 as open (Figure 41).
4 Testing Connections MobileView User Manual IEWING AMERAS Press to advance to the Select Camera display SELECT CAMERA TO SETUP (Figure 48). NONE NEXT Push to enter the Select Camera display for Figure 48. Select Camera display camera 1 (Figure 49).
Onboard programming of the DVR can be performed using either the onboard status keypad or the MobileView Test Kit. Using the status keypad enables you to manually enter information to configure the vehicle’s DVR. Using the Test Kit enables you to configure the DVR, and also to copy and save the DVR configuration data and transfer it to another vehicle.
5 DVR Configuration MobileView User Manual 5.1.1 C AMERA ETUP ENUS At the Select Camera menu (Figure 55), use the SELECT CAMERA TO SETUP keys to select the camera you wish to NONE NEXT set up. Press the key to advance to the Camera Type menu (Figure 56).
MobileView User Manual 5 DVR Configuration Select trigger picture quality (resolution) by CAM 1 TRIG. PIC. QUALITY pressing the keys. You can select low, MEDIUM NEXT medium, or high. Press the key to return to Figure 61. Trigger Picture Quality menu the Select Camera menu (Figure 55).
5 DVR Configuration MobileView User Manual Use the keys to select the cameras you GROUP CAMERAS TO INPUT 1 want grouped to the input and the keys to 1 2 3 4 5 – – – NEXT move to the next camera. The images from the camera grouped to the input will be tagged Figure 67.
(fps) SYSTEM CAPTURE RATE rate. 4 FPS NEXT If you are programming a MobileView II system, you can Figure 71. System Capture Rate menu select between 0.25 fps (one image every 4 seconds) and 8 fps (eight images per second).
5 DVR Configuration MobileView User Manual Press the key to advance to the DVR Shutdown DVR SHUTDOWN DELAY Delay menu (Figure 72). 00 MINUTES NEXT Use the keys to set the DVR shutdown Figure 72. DVR Shutdown Delay menu delay (the length of time the cameras will...
MobileView User Manual 5 DVR Configuration 15 characters. Press the key to advance to the VEHICLE PASSWORD Vehicle Password menu (Figure 79). <ENTER PASSWORD!> NEXT Enter the password for the vehicle’s modem Figure 79. Vehicle Password menu by using the...
5 DVR Configuration MobileView User Manual 5.2.2 T RANSFERRING EHICLE At the Transfer Data menu, use the keys to TRANSFER DATA select “To Vehicle” (Figure 84). Press the TO VEHICLE NEXT to advance to the Transfer To Vehicle menu (Figure 85).
8:51 0FPS MOBILEVIEW III Note: In a MobileView III system, if the time has been set to daylight- saving time, the time reading on the DVR running menu will have a Figure 91. DVR running screen semi-colon instead of a colon (e.g., the time would read 8;51 instead of 8:51).
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If 24 VDC continuous power is present, but the DVR does not start up with vehicle running (no fans can be heard running in the box) use the keypad to verify DVR status. The keypad will display the MobileView menu (Figure 90).
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MobileView User Manual 6 Troubleshooting OBILE IEW UNIT STARTS UP BUT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE CAPTURING IMAGES LIGHTS ON THE FRONT OF THE REMOVABLE ARE NOT ALTERNATELY FLASHING The DVR will not capture images if the door of the unit is open or unlocked. Close and lock the door, then turn off the vehicle.
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Power down the unit and check the keypad connection at both the connection box and at the keypad. Power up the unit with 24 VDC continuous power. The keypad should show the MobileView opening screen (Figure 52). If you are using the Test Kit or using the keypad 10-pin connector, make sure that the 10-pin connector is properly seated on the power management board of the connection box.
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MobileView User Manual 6 Troubleshooting OBILE IEW DOES NOT APPEAR TO ACCEPT CHANGES WHILE DOWNLOADING A NEW CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE KEYPAD The DVR should be running and capturing images before you enter keypad programming. After the user exits the keypad program the DVR will restart and begin using the new configuration. Depending on the amount of changes, this may take several minutes.
MobileView User Manual Appendix A. Mounting Plate Template A. M PPENDIX OUNTING LATE EMPLATE (All measurements shown in inches) 1036564B / October 2002...
MobileView User Manual Appendix B. Status Keypad Configuration B. S PPENDIX TATUS EYPAD ONFIGURATION The status keypad is preset at the factory for 5 VDC power input. If the power input from the vehicle is 12 VDC, or if you are installing more than one keypad on the vehicle, perform the following: Using a flat-head screwdriver, carefully pry apart the two halves of the keypad cover.
Appendix C. Installation Check Sheet MobileView User Manual C. I PPENDIX NSTALLATION HECK HEET Vehicle ID Modem ESN Number DVR Serial Number Modem Cell Number Modem Serial Number IP Address Technician Item Verify Date Comments/Discrepancy 24 VDC continuous power–fuse or circuit breaker...
! Fewer than 45 days from purchase, GE Interlogix, Kalatel division will replace the product with new equipment. ! From 45 days to 1 year from purchase, GE Interlogix, Kalatel division will replace the product with refurbished equipment. ! From 1 year to 3 years from purchase, the product must be sent in for repair. Advance replacements will be sent for a fee of $100.