Andatech ASC-200 User manual
User Manual
v1.0. Updated 20.12.2016.
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1Exterior Diagram
Before operating the camera, please read and follow the installation and
operation instructions carefully.
The Andatech SolarCam ASC-200 is a smart wireless camera powered by
solar energy.
ÏIts built-in solar panel and rechargeable battery allow it to be self-sustaining
in terms of power. (Note: Its battery life may be affected in regions that
receive varying amounts of sunlight)
ÏUsing solar technology and low power consumption, the SolarCam can
operate for extended periods of time without requiring a recharge.
ÏThe SolarCam remains in sleep mode by default and consumes minimal
power. It only records when triggered and woken up from sleep mode.
ÏThe SolarCam is triggered when it detects any movement within its field of
vision. The camera will start recording automatically and the user will be
alerted via the mobile app.
ÏThe SolarCam can also be manually activated with a single click on the mobile
app on your phone from any location.
ÏInfrared LED lights provide clear visuals up to 5 meters at night and in
low light conditions.
1. Infrared light
2. Light sensor
3. PIR sensor
4. Camera lens
5. Antenna
6. Solar charging panel
7. WiFi reset button
8. Charging socket
9. Power supply switch
10. Mounting base bracket
11. Charging indicator
12. WiFi status indicator
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2Indicator Lights
3) Register and Login: Open the app and press [Sign Up] to register a new
account number. Choose [Sign In] if you have an existing account.
4) Add Camera
4.1) After successful registration and login, enter [Home]
4.2) Press [+] in the lower right hand corner
4.3) Then, select [Camera]
1) Power On Camera.
2) Install Mobile App onto Smartphone.
a) Scan the QR code on the right to download the app
OR
b) Go to www.andatech.com.au/download-apps
to get the link to the app.
3 Mobile Application
Charging indicator light
WiFi indicator light
Yellow
Yellow (blinking)
Blue (blinking)
Red (blinking)
Off
Charging
Charge complete
Waiting for connection
Connecting to WiFi*
Normal operation or power off
* If WiFi indicator light is still blinking red after one minute and still unable to
connect successfully, reset the camera and check the router's WiFi signal.
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5) Startup Camera
5.1) Check whether the camera is in reset status (WiFi indicator light
will blink blue).
5.2) If it is not in reset status, hold the WiFi reset button for approximately
5 seconds until the WiFi indicator light blinks blue.
5.3) Tap [Yes] to enter the WiFi configuration page.
6) Add Device
A) Android System
A.1) Go to [Nearby Equipment] page
A.2) Select the CID of the camera to add the device
A.3) Enter [Setting WiFi] page
A.4) Select the wireless network you want to add the camera on
A.5) Enter the network password and hit [Next]
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B) IOS System
B.1) Enter [Settings]
B.2) Go to [Wi-Fi]
B.3) Select “DOG-******” (Password: 11111111)
B.4) Go back to the mobile app and press [Next]
WiFi Reconfiguration
If the password is wrong or your network settings have
changed, you can reconfigure the WiFi as follows:
Turn on the camera and wait for the WiFi status indicator light
to come on, then press the WiFi reset button for 3-5 seconds
until the WiFi status indicator light is blue and blinking. Then,
add the camera through the app again (see Page 3).
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7) View Live Video
7.1) On the [Home] page, select the intended device’s number
7.2) Press the play button to enter live video feed
7.3) Playback video
Click on the[Playback]icon to enter the playback video page.
Recorded videos are marked with a blue bar in the timeline.
Tap on the date icon and scroll down to search for a specific time.
(You may also slide the time bar to search)
Click the button to playback the video.
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8) Menu Bar
Camera: Capture the current live broadcasting screen and save it to
your phone’s photo album.
Audio: Tap on the speaker icon to hear sound from the camera’s location.
Microphone: ASC-200 model does not support two-way audio function.
Full screen: View the live video feed in landscape mode
Protection: Adjust safety settings
Ï[Motion Detection]: ON/OFF
Ï[Sensitivity]: Adjust between low, medium, or high
Ï[Audio Alerts]: Select no sound, a barking sound or an alarm sound.
Ï[Warning Time]: Set when to record
ÏAfter enabling the “Motion Detection” function, when the camera picks up
any visual changes in the environment, it will capture a picture and send it
to the mobile app.
Playback: View the videos saved on the TF card.
Share: Share videos with your relatives and friends
ÏIn order to view live video, users must have their own account numbers
(Only one user can view live video at any one time)
Settings: View device information and adjust settings
Ï[Device Name]: Rename the camera
Ï[Location]: Select between Home or Office
Ï[Device Info]: View general, network, and memory usage information
Ï[WiFi]: Select a WiFi network
Ï[Video Recording]: Disable or enable video recording for 24 hours or
motion detection
Ï[Micro SD Card]: Check the TF card status
Ï[Video Direction]: Flip the video viewing direction
Ï[Time Zone]: Select the time zone according to the camera’s location
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Select Mode
9) PIR Motion Detection
Click “Standard” on the right of the homepage to enter into “mode select”.
ÏStandard: Motion detection and alarm can be set to On or Off on each
individual device in the list.
ÏAt home: Motion detection and alarm is off.
ÏOut of home: All devices listed will have motion detection and alarm
function switched on.
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Note: Please check that your phone’s lock screen notification for the mobile
app has been turned on (refer to Figure 1.5.4b).
Fig. 2.1 Fig. 2.2
Camera
Router
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4Installation Instructions
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The SolarCam can be mounted onto a post or on a wall. The wall must be
thick enough to hold three times the weight of the camera.
1) Prior to setup and selecting the location of installation:
a. Confirm that there will be stable WiFi signal (at least two grids of
signals). If the signal is not strong enough, you may need to install a
WiFi booster or repeater to extend the WiFi coverage.
b. Select an area with sufficient sunlight. Ideally, position the camera
under direct sunlight.
c. Avoid areas with moving objects that may interfere with the camera.
2) Wall Mount Setup
a. Remove the sticker and place it onto the wall where you wish to
set up the camera.
b. Drill holes in the 3 marked circles and insert the green expansion
screw into the hole. (See Fig. 2.2)
c . Align the holes of the mounting bracket with the expansion screws
and secure the bracket into place. (See Fig. 2.3)
d. Install the camera onto the bracket and secure it in place using the
screw.
3) Post Mount Setup
a. Secure the mounting bracket onto the post or pole with the plastic
zip ties provided and tighten them as much as possible. (See Fig.2.4)
b. Install the camera onto the bracket and secure it in place using the
screw.
Fig. 2.6
the peak sunshine duration is only between 1.0-2.9).
Fig. 2.3 Fig. 2.4
Tighten the screw
90°Adjust
180°Adjust
Tighten the screw
Adjust 90° up and down
180°Adjust
4) Regional Sunlight Distribution (see Fig. 2.6)
Identify the distribution of sunlight according to the region you are in.
(You may need to charge the camera regularly for regions in which
Note: Peak sunshine reflects the maximum solar irradiance that can be
amassed – 1000 W/m2.
5) Operation time of this camera is determined by the amount of solar
charging and the number of times the camera is triggered and woken up.
Fig. 2.7 depicts the relationship between these factors. Refer to Fig. 2.7 to
estimate the camera’s continuous operation time
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7) PIR Shield Sheet Installation:
ÏThe PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor detects changes in heat signature to
distinguish movement. Therefore, motion detection can be triggered by
changes in sunlight, a fast moving cloud, cars passing by, and objects
flying in the wind.
Ï If you feel that the sensitivity is too high and the device is being triggered
too frequently, you can install the PIR shield sheet to reduce the camera’s
detection range (see Fig. 2.8.1.). Bend the shield sheet in the five places
Fig. 2.7
Continuous operation time
of camera (days)
Average solar charging (hours)
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USB charging only
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Triggers per day
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6) Notes:
Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor is a high-sensitivity detector used to detect
object motion. However, note that motion can also be detected as change in
background lighting, the passing by of vehicles or the falling of leaves.
If the camera detects false alarms frequently, please
use the “PIR shield sheet” to reduce the area of motion
detection. If this does not resolve the issue, you have the
option of turning off the motion detection function by
selecting "Security" option in the app and turning off the
"Motion detection" function in “Protection” menu.
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according to Fig. 2.8.2. to adjust it.
Fig. 2.8.1 Fig. 2.8.2
Note: Adjust the detection range by bending the
different shield sheets to different angles.
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Horizontal angle Vertical angle
Detection
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Camera
Camera
Detection range
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7Technical Specifications5 T
Product Model
Lens
Video
Audio
WiFi
Infrared Fill Light
PIR Motion Detection
Cycle Time
Network P2P Connection
Battery Power Indicator
Standard Solar Panel
Expandable Storage Space
Standby Time
Event Recording
Dimensions
Net Weight
Waterproof Level
ASC-200 Smart Wireless Solar Camera
3.6mm / M12/90 degrees
H.264 encoding
Supports one way audio
Supports IEE802.11b/g/n protocols (2.4GHz)
Supported
Motion detection range ≈ 15 Feet (5 meters)
If there is no operation within 30 seconds after the camera
is triggered, it will enter sleep mode
Supported
Mobile app support
change according to solar intensity and incident angle
16GB / 32GB micro TF card
6,800mAh up to 6 months based on 10 events per day
Records 480 events (30 secs) when charged under sunlight
for 8 hours
161 (w) x 155 (d) x 108 (h) mm
770g
IP 65
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6Product Dimensions
(Dimensions: mm)
7 Accessories
①Installation sticker × 1
②Mounting base bracket × 1
③Screw set × 1
④PIR shield sheet × 1
⑤Charging cable × 1
⑥ Quality certificate ×1
⑦User manual × 1
⑧ Zip tie x 2
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User ManualQuality Certificate
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8 Troubleshooting
Error message when trying to add camera.
Possible cause 1: Time out error when adding camera on the app.
If the WiFi status indicator keeps blinking red for over a minute, please press the reset
button for 3-5 seconds until the WiFi status indicator starts blinking in blue. Then,
confirm that the router signal is strong enough and input the correct router password
to re-add the camera.
Possible cause 2: On some Android phones, the app prompts the message “Please
input the default password, 11111111"
There is an abnormal connection between the mobile phone and the camera hotspot.
Access the WiFi setup interface of your mobile phone to connect to the camera hospot
”DOG-***” manually. Then, return to the mobile app to add the camera. If this does not
work, turn off the mobile phone WiFi and turn it back on again. Repeat the above
manual connection method to add the camera.
Can the SolarCam work all the time and what happens when the battery is fully drained?
The SolarCam can be used for up to a month (with 10-20 triggers a day) when charged
with sunlight for 4-5 days. If it displays as low battery, minimise the camera’s waking time
from false alarms by installing the PIR shield (refer to page 10) and charge the camera
via USB using the charging cable provided.
How to access the recorded videos on the camera’s TF card?
Videos stored in the camera can be searched and played back using the mobile app.
Did not receive verification code when signing up.
Kindly check if your phone is out of service. Otherwise, reboot your phone to try again.
Mobile app says “network connection failure”
This may happen if you typed in the wrong WiFi password or the WiFi signal is weak.
In some cases (such as in hotels), the router may have a special setting where the user
needs to log in to the company web page first for verification before being able to access
the internet. The SolarCam will not work with this type of router setting.
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SolarCam keeps going offline
1. Make sure that the WiFi password is correct.
2. Make sure that you have internet access from the router.
3. Check that the router does not require special settings (such as log in or verification)
to log in to the internet.
Can’t see live video on the phone.
Check the data traffic on the upper right corner of the mobile app. If it is not “0 kb”
and the app keeps on searching or cannot connect, it is probably caused by the short
bandwidth of your internet service. Please check with your internet provider to ensure
that you have at least 40kb/s of feasible bandwidth.
Can more than one person access the camera to view videos?
More than one person can access the camera to view live videos, but not at the same time.
The alarm does not work even after clicking Protection.
Check that the camera is not in “At Home” mode. In “At Home” mode, all cameras will be
on standby, and motion detection, message notification, and recording functions stop.
Will the camera record video if it does not have a TF card in it?
The camera must have a TF card in it to be able to record video.
How much data does the camera consume?
Live videos will consume about 2mb per minute. If using the audio function as well, it
will consume an additional 0.4mb per minute.
The mobile app cannot find the camera.
Make sure that your mobile phone is connected to the same WiFi network. Then, check
that the WiFi indicator on the camera is blinking in blue. If it is not, please press the
WiFi button for 3 seconds until the WiFi indicator light starts blinking.
How much can the TF card record?
The 16GB / 32GB TF card can store years of recordings (based on a recording of 10
events per day).
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It is our aim to provide you with quality products that you can trust. Our products come with
guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or a refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The Guarantee
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 1
year from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal
use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with
no charge for parts and labour. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all
rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Trade Practices
Act and similar state laws.
Proof of Purchase
This warranty is valid for the original purchase and is not transferable. Please keep your
purchase docket or receipt as proof of purchase and as proof of date on which the purchase
was made. The purchase docket (or a copy) or receipt must be presented with the warranty
when making a claim under this warranty.
Service during the Warranty Period
(Return Authorisation Number). Ensure that the RA# is clearly stated on the outside of the
packaging and that the product is properly packaged so that no damage occurs to the product
during transit. Shipping of the product back to us for warranty will be at your cost. A product
return without the RA# or proof of purchase will not be accepted.
Extent of Warranty
This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or parts. All defective products or parts will
be repaired or replaced. This warranty does not cover manuals and packaging.
Normal Wear and Tear
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear to the product or parts.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover:
ƔAny defect caused by an accident, misuse, abuse, improper operation, lack of
reasonable care, unauthorised modification, loss of parts, tampering or
attempted repair by a person not authorised by the distributor.
ƔAny product that has been damaged by a lightning strike either directly or
indirectly or a main power surge or liquid ingress.
ƔThe product if it is located outside of Australia.
ƔAny damage caused by improper power input or improper cable connection.
9Warranty Details
Andatech Pty Ltd
PO BOX 3038 Nunawading VIC 3131
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