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.

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Wiring Harness Assemblies
Two power unit to camera/controller cables SKU 71085
These cables are 18 feet (5.5 m) in length. One end of the cable has a plug-in connector for
the front camera or rear camera controller mount and the other has the following wires:
18 AWG – White
18 AWG – Gray
24 AWG – Green
24 AWG – Violet
Note: This cable contains wires that pass data communication. As such, you should never
extend or apply a splice in this cable at any time. This cable should be shorted to length
instead of using a service loop.
Power unit to vehicle cables SKU 71100
These cables are 12 feet (3.5 m) in length with four leads for each fleet component, and one
for the Cradlepoint router:
18 AWG – Orange – Ignition, 7.5 amp fuse
18 AWG – Black
18 AWG – Red – 12V power, 7.5 amp fuse

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Additional Items
In addition to the standard Axon Fleet 2 hardware, the agency will need to have a laptop
computer, with the Axon View XL application installed.
Also, a wireless router is required. Axon Fleet 2 includes a Cradlepoint IBR900 series router,
unless deviations are approved by an Axon Sales Engineer. For other options speak to an
Axon Sales Engineer.

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Installation
This section provides information on the tools needed and procedure for installing Axon
Fleet 2 hardware.
Upgrading from Axon Fleet to Axon Fleet 2
If you are performing an Axon Fleet 2 installation as upgrade to an existing Axon Fleet
system, it is not necessary to remove the existing power units or signal unit. The scope of
installation is limited to the cameras.
Only the following installation steps are required:
1. Remove the Axon Fleet front and rear cameras and mounts.
•Disconnect the Axon Fleet cables connecting the mounts to the Axon Fleet Power
Units from the power units.
Please note which power unit is connected to the front and rear cameras. It is
important that the power units connect to the new Axon Fleet 2 front and rear
cameras respectively.
2. Clean any remaining adhesive from the camera mounting surfaces using a commercially
available adhesive cleaner.
3. Follow the instructions under Axon Fleet Power Unit to Camera/Controller Mount, using
the supplied 71085 cables to connect the Front Camera and Rear Camera Controller to
the respective power units.
Note: Axon recommends trimming the supplied 71085 cable to length. Do not create a
service loop or splice this cable assembly in anyway.
4. Follow the steps for determining the mounting locations and installing the Front Camera
Mount and Rear Camera and Controller.

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Installation Warnings and Prerequisites
Read and follow all instructions included with the Axon Fleet 2 products, accessories, and
parts, including any supplemental instructions.
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual or as provided with any Axon Fleet products,
accessories or parts may result in Axon Fleet 2 or Axon Signal not working properly or cause
damage to the products or the vehicle. Save all instructions.
General Warnings
•The technician who installs the Axon Fleet 2 components and the Axon Signal Vehicle
unit must be qualified to work with automotive electronics.
•When installing Axon Fleet 2 and the Axon Signal Vehicle unit, ensure that drilling will
not damage the emergency vehicle's equipment or surface. Remove all burrs and
debris after drilling.
•Do not install Axon Fleet 2 components or the Axon Signal Vehicle unit anywhere
that will interfere with airbag deployment.
•Do not install any part of the Axon Fleet 2 system or the Axon Signal Vehicle unit in
the vehicle's engine compartment.
•Do not install any part of the Axon Fleet 2 system or the Axon Signal Vehicle unit on
the exterior of the vehicle.
•The Axon Fleet 2 system front and rear cameras have Ingress Protection (IP) ratings
of IP53 and IP54, respectively. However, the entire Axon Fleet 2 system does not
have an IP rating and should not be considered waterproof.
Vehicle Power, Ground and Ignition Inputs
Ignition: The vehicle must use a true 12V ignition source (12V with key ON, 0V with key OFF)
•Key ON: Minimum of 6V and Maximum of 18V
Above 18V the Fleet Power Units will shut off power to the cameras.
Below 6V the Fleet Power Units see the ignition as OFF and will not charge (cameras
will power down below 50% Fleet Power Unit charge).
•Key OFF: 0V to 2V

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Constant Power: The system needs 6V to 18V power, preferably provided directly from
battery with an in-line fuse.
•Below 6V the Fleet Power Units will see the ignition as OFF. The Status LED will blink
rapidly.
•Above 18V, the Fleet Power Unit will not draw power from the car. The Status LED
will blink rapidly.
Ignition Timer/Charge Guard Guidance:
If you are using an ignition timer or charge guard, Axon still recommends connecting the
Fleet Power Units to a constant voltage source, such as the car battery.
If the constant voltage source is the ignition timer, when it times out the Fleet Power Units
will stop communicating with cameras and cameras will shut down after 15 seconds.
The shutdown will also stop video offload unless ignition is turned back on. Recommended
timeout time is 1-2 hours
Ground:
The Maximum acceptable impedance to Static Chassis Ground is less than 0.25 Ohms
between pin 2 and chassis ground.
•Attempt to use dedicated ground buss bars or connect directly to the chassis.
•Do not use a floating ground. Ensure the ground path is not compromised by vehicle
vibration. Such as a ground path that runs through a mechanical connection to the
vehicle body/chassis that may not be firm/secured
•Avoid sharing ground connections with UHF/VHF Radios.
•Maintain at least 12 inches (30 cm) between system ground and any high current
loads, such as radios or other equipment that consumes more than a couple of
amps.
Pre-deployment Checks
Prior to installing the Axon Fleet system, review and confirm the following information:
•Mounting locations for Axon Fleet hardware, cameras, and cables for each type of
vehicle.
•Antenna placement on each type of vehicle.

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•Source of GPS for the Axon View XL. If the MDT modem is the preferred source, then
the MDT must have the capability to forward GPS information to Axon View XL. Note
that any software required to forward the MDT’s GPS information is not provided by
Axon.
•Agency preferred offload method, as agreed in the Statement of Work.
oLTE Only - Where in-car MDT has access to Axon Evidence.com via a cellular
data service either through the router or the MDT. The video transfer is
direct to Axon Evidence.com.
Axon recommends that the 2FF SIM card should be placed in the Router
instead of the MDT.
This is a good video offload method for agencies with a strong, speedy
cellular connection and an unlimited cellular data plan without throttling
terms/conditions.
oWireless Offload Server - The in-car router is configured similarly to the LTE
+ WiFi method, but all Wireless Access Points reside on the same network as
a server running Axon software.
Videos are only transferred from the vehicle to the server when a proper
connection is made, such as when the vehicles pull into the station or other
designed offload site where a server is present.
The server is then responsible for completing the upload to Axon
Evidence.com.
This is a good offload method for agencies who want to offload video as
quickly as possible in range of an access point, have a limited cellular data
plan or prefer not to offload non-prioritized video via cellular data.
•SSID naming convention. Axon recommends using VehicleNumber_5G (for example:
535_5G)
Installing the SIM Card in the Cradlepoint Router
SIM Card Location
Note: Work with your agency’s IT department to ensure LTE connectivity.

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Important: An active, 2FF size SIM should be installed in the router’s internal modem. Use
SIM slot 1. For the IBR900, slot 1 is closest to the bottom of the router. A SIM is required for
router GPS functions.
Agencies can configure specific networks to allow or disallow uploads. For example, an
agency can choose to allow uploads over Wi-Fi, but not over LTE unless LTE is managed by
an APN.
Axon does not currently provision, activate, or manage carrier SIMs. Some carriers may
require the SIM card for every router to be associated with an IMEI. You may also need to re-
provision the sim card through your carrier.
The Axon Router requires a 2FF “Mini-SIM” to operate properly and agencies must have the
2FF Mini-SIM cards available prior to confirming Axon onsite installation.
Axon installers will be unable to complete Fleet setup and testing without the SIM card.
Inserting the SIM Card into the Integrated Modem (IBR900)
1. Remove the SIM cover (this requires a small Phillips screwdriver).

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2. Insert the SIM card into sim card slot 1 with the metal contacts down and as shown
below.
3. Push sim until you feel a click and the sim stays in place.
Inserting the SIM Card into the Integrated Modem: (IBR1700)
1. Remove the SIM cover (this requires a Phillips screwdriver).
2. Insert the SIM card into sim card slot 1 with the metal contacts up as shown below.
3. Push sim until you feel a click and the sim stays in place.

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Note: Ensure the placement of the notch is on the right making sure the gold side of the
sim is facing up, for the IBR1700 model router. The sim card will go under the green
board (PCB) as shown in the picture above.
Inserting the SIM Card into the Add-on Modem
1. To properly insert your SIM card into a Cradlepoint modem, slide it into the modem's
SIM slot while its gold contacts are facing down, with the notched corner going in first.
2. Make sure that the modem is also facing correctly, with its label appearing on the
bottom.
3. For additional Cradlepoint instructions, see the Cradlepoint instructions at:
https://customer.cradlepoint.com/s/article/How-To-Install-a-SIM-Card
Axon Fleet Router Configuration
•Carrier activated 2FF SIM card is placed in Slot 1
•Routers are assigned to NetCloud Manager
•Routers are managed through NetCloud Manager
•Manage routers using Group Configurations
•Configurations are pushed from NetCloud Manager to the router(s)
•See the Cradlepoint Netcloud Configuration Guide for Axon Fleet for additional information

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Tools
The following is a list of required and recommended tools to install the Axon Fleet 2 camera
system.
Required Tools
•Multi-meter to test for voltage
•#1 Phillips screwdriver
•Mini screwdriver set or multi-bit mini set with
mini ratcheting screwdriver
•Power drill/ impact driver set
•Mini ratchet/ socket
•Wire cutters and crimper (Klein Tools
products are recommended)
•Wire strippers
•Small right-angle bit driver set
•Allen wrench set (metric and standard)
•Paper Towels
•Cable ties
•3M Electrical tape
•3M Double-sided tape
•3M Adhesive promoter wipes
•Metal or nylon fishing tape for running wires
through channels
•Multi-end crimp set for various terminations
of connections (if crimping is chosen method)
•Hole Saws and arbors - Ensure a 7/8″hole
saw (22 mm) for the antenna
•#31 or 3mm drill bit to pre-drill rear camera
mount holes.
Highly Recommended Tools
•Battery powered, handheld flashlight
•Nut driver set
•Small/short box wrench set
•Antenna bit
•Knee pads