Axon Fleet 2 User manual

Axon Fleet 2
Installation Manual
Document Revision: MMU0072 Rev D
February 2020

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 5
Axon Fleet 2 Network Overview Diagram...............................................................................................6
Additional Reading..................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation Time Estimates.......................................................................................................................8
Axon Fleet 2 Contents................................................................................................................................ 8
Wiring Harness Assemblies ............................................................................................................11
Additional Items .......................................................................................................................................12
Installation................................................................................................................................................. 13
Upgrading from Axon Fleet to Axon Fleet 2 .........................................................................................13
Installation Warnings and Prerequisites...............................................................................................14
General Warnings ............................................................................................................................14
Vehicle Power, Ground and Ignition Inputs .................................................................................14
Pre-deployment Checks ..........................................................................................................................15
Installing the SIM Card in the Cradlepoint Router...............................................................................16
SIM Card Location............................................................................................................................16
Inserting the SIM Card into the Integrated Modem (IBR900) ....................................................17
Inserting the SIM Card into the Integrated Modem: (IBR1700) .................................................18
Inserting the SIM Card into the Add-on Modem .........................................................................19
Axon Fleet Router Configuration ...........................................................................................................19
Tools...........................................................................................................................................................20
Required Tools .................................................................................................................................20
Highly Recommended Tools...........................................................................................................20
Axon Fleet Hardware Installation Diagrams.........................................................................................21
Determine the Mounting Locations.......................................................................................................22
Axon Fleet Power Unit and Axon Signal Vehicle Unit..................................................................22
Axon Fleet Power Unit.....................................................................................................................23
Axon Fleet Cameras and Mounts...................................................................................................23
Locate the Vehicle’s Electronics..............................................................................................................24
Running the Wiring Harness...........................................................................................................25
Radio Frequency Interference Mitigation .....................................................................................25

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Wiring the Axon Fleet Power Unit..........................................................................................................26
Axon Fleet Power Unit to Car .........................................................................................................26
Axon Fleet Power Unit to Camera/Controller Mount..................................................................27
Affix the Front Camera Mount ...............................................................................................................28
Affix the Rear Camera Controller and Camera ....................................................................................29
Affixing the Power Unit ...........................................................................................................................30
Axon Signal Vehicle Unit..........................................................................................................................31
Axon Signal Vehicle Electrical Specifications ................................................................................31
Axon Signal Vehicle Wiring Instructions........................................................................................32
Optional Door Trigger Installation.................................................................................................33
Wireless Microphone Installation (If Applicable) .................................................................................33
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Contents ...............................................................................34
Additional Tools ...............................................................................................................................36
Affix the Junction Box ......................................................................................................................37
Connecting the Junction Box ..........................................................................................................37
Installing the In-Car Charging Dock...............................................................................................37
Connecting Power to the In-Car Charging Dock ..........................................................................39
Completion................................................................................................................................................39

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Introduction
The Axon Fleet 2 solution is a camera system incorporating an audio and video recording
device with a vehicular windshield mount. This camera is designed for use in tough
environmental conditions encountered in law enforcement, corrections, military, and
security activities. The Axon Fleet 2 cameras are designed to record events for secure
storage, retrieval, and analysis via Evidence.com services. The recorded events can be
transferred wirelessly to the Evidence.com website using LTE and Wi-Fi technology.
Axon Fleet 2 is a video solution that connects police vehicles to an intelligent, cloud-based
evidence ecosystem. Axon Fleet 2 allows agencies to access and analyze in-car video. The
cameras are mounted in the car, where they can be activated using Axon Signal technology,
through the in-car computer using the Axon View XL application, or manually with the on-
camera button. The cameras then communicate with the Axon View XL application and can
offload video wirelessly through LTE or Wi-Fi technology to the Evidence.com website.
The Axon Fleet 2 system consists of the Axon Fleet cameras, the Axon Fleet camera mounts,
the Axon Fleet rear camera controller, and the Axon Fleet power unit. The Axon Fleet power
unit is an inline power supply for the cameras. During normal operation, the camera is
powered by the vehicle; however, if the ignition is shut off and a camera is still recording, the
associated Axon Fleet power unit is designed to supply the camera with enough energy to
continue recording for approximately 4 hours.
Axon Fleet 2 front camera with mount and an Axon Fleet power unit
Axon Fleet 2 rear camera controller, rear camera, and Axon Fleet power unit

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The Axon Fleet 2 system has Axon Signal technology integrated into the camera solution.
The Axon Signal Vehicle unit is part of a communications platform that sends a signal when
certain conditions are met; this signal can be recognized by Axon equipment. For example,
the Axon Signal Vehicle unit can be set up to work with an emergency vehicle’s light bar.
When the light bar activates, all properly equipped Axon systems within range can begin
recording. Currently, Axon Signal technology is built into Axon Fleet 2, Axon Body 2, Axon
Body 3, Axon Flex (with an Axon Flex controller equipped with Axon Signal technology) and
Axon Flex 2 systems. See the associated product user manuals for more information.
Ultimately, this enables a fully integrated Axon camera system, that comes together to form
a coordinated car, body camera, and smart weapon environment.
Axon Fleet 2 Network Overview Diagram
The following diagram provide an overview of the Axon Fleet 2 network. See the Additional
Reading section on the next page for more information about Axon Fleet 2.

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Additional Reading
This manual explains how to install the Axon Fleet 2 camera hardware. Other manuals cover
additional aspects of the Axon Fleet 2 system. These documents are available from the
Support section at www.axon.com.
•The Axon Fleet 2 – Evidence.com Set-Up Guide provides information on setting up Axon
Fleet 2 vehicles and camera settings in Evidence.com
•The Axon Fleet 2 Camera System User Manual provides instructions for recording with
the camera.
•The Evidence.com User and Administrator Reference Guide provides instructions on
managing vehicles, Fleet 2 camera settings, and other agency settings.
•The Axon View XL User Guide provides instructions for installing and using the Axon
View XL application.
•For training on the Axon View XL application, or how to assign personnel to cameras,
recharge your camera, and transfer video from an Axon device to a computer. Visit
academy.axon.com.
For installation of the router and the antenna, refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.
•Cradlepoint installation
•Airgain Antenna Installation

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Installation Time Estimates
The installer can estimate the following table as a guide for installation times.
Per Installer, Per Unit Minimum Time
Evidence.com 5 Min
Fleet 2 Hardware 55 Min
Antenna 30 Min
Router 15 Min
Axon View XL Installation 15 Min
Axon View XL Configuration Variable
Software Validation 5 Min
Hardware Validation 5 Min
Total Installation Time with Router 130 Min
Axon Fleet 2 Contents
Every Axon Fleet 2 system comes with the following parts required for installation.
One Axon Fleet 2 front camera – SKU 71079
Front view Back view Bottom view

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One Front Camera Mount – SKU 71080
Axon Fleet 2 rear camera – SKU 71081
Axon Fleet 2 rear camera controller and mount – SKU 71082/71083

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Two Axon Fleet Power Units – SKU 74024
One Axon Signal Vehicle Unit – SKU 70112
One Bluetooth Dongle – SKU 74027
This dongle is plugged in to a USB port on the vehicle's mobile data terminal (MDT), the in-
vehicle Windows laptop computer. The dongle is provided by Axon and enables the MDT to
have Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) capabilities. This is required for the MDT to communicate
with the Axon Fleet 2 cameras.