Brigade MDR 500 Series Operating instructions

Installation Guide 6326A
Mobile Digital Recorder
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
Installation and Operation Guide
Please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the latest version of this manual

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Table of Contents
1Introduction to MDR 500 Series Technology 4
1.1 Product Features 5
Differences between MDR-504XX-X-XX-
XXX(XX) and MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)5
Common to MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) 5
2Kit Contents 5
2.1 MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and MDR-508XX-X-XX-
XXX(XX) Kits 5
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) 5
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) 6
Common for MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) 6
2.2 Optional Accessories 6
Remote Status & Interface Panel 6
External G-Sensor 7
SD Cards 7
Fireproof Box with 32GB SD Card 7
3Hardware Installation 7
3.1 Front View 7
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Front View7
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Front View8
3.2 Rear View 8
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Rear View8
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Rear View9
3.3 Mobile Caddy Unit (MCU Contains HDD) 9
MDR-500-X-MCU-XX-XXX 9
3.4 USB Mouse / Remote Control (Optional) 9
3.5 MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram 10
3.6 MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram 11
3.7 Mobile Caddy Unit Removal 12
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) MCU Removal
12
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) MCU Removal
12
3.8 SD Card Removal 13
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) SD Card
Removal 13
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) SD Card
Removal 13
3.9 SIM Card Installation 13
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) SIM card
Installation 13
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) SIM card
Installation/Expansion Module Upgrade 14
3.10 Antennae Installation 14
GPS antenna Installation (Included) 14
Wi-Fi antenna (Depending on Model) 14
Mobile Network antenna (Depending on
Model) 14
4MDR On-Screen Display (OSD) 15
4.1 Quick Menu 15
4.2 Login 16
4.3 Logout 16
5Record Search 17
6Log Search 18
7Setup 19
7.1 Basic Setup 19
Register Information 19
Time Setup 20
Power 20
User Setup 22
HDD Key 22
Network 22
Application 25
7.2 Surveillance 25
Live View 25
Record 26
IP Camera Setup 29
7.3 Events 29
General 29
Snapshots 30
7.4 Alarms 31
General 31
Video 33
Advanced 34
7.5 Maintenance 35
Configuration 35
Metadata 36
Upgrade 36
Storage 37
Reset 37
Hardware 38
8System Information 39
8.1 Version Information 39
8.2 Modules 39
Mobile Network 39
Wi-Fi 39
GPS 40
8.3 Server Status 40
8.4 Environment 40
8.5 Storage 40
8.6 History 41
9MDR-Dashboard 5.0 41
9.1 PC System Requirements 41
9.2 Retrieving HDD Data (Quick Guide) 41
9.3 Installing MDR-Dashboard 5.0 42
9.4 Connecting the MCU to the PC 43
Pre-Connection Procedure (Preferred) 43
MCU Connection Procedure (Required) 43
Connection Confirmation 43
9.5 Loading from HDD/SD 43
9.6 MDR-Dashboard 5.0 Local Mode 44
Channel Info 45
Events and Graphs 45
Frame Information 47
Sensor Status 47
Map Tracking 47
9.7 Loading from a USB flash drive or Folder 47
9.8 Reading Data 49
9.9 Exporting Videos 50
9.10 Saving Snapshots 51
9.11 User and System settings 51
10 MDR-Player 5.0 53
10.1 Exported MDR-Player 5.0 53
10.2 Setting up MDR-Player 5.0 53
10.3 Basic Operations 53
11 Advanced Ethernet Configurations 56
11.1 Ethernet Setup 56
11.2 Ethernet Operation 57
11.3 Ethernet Maintenance 58
11.4 Ethernet Log 59
11.5 Ethernet Configuration 59
12 On-screen Display Map 60
12.1 Rec Search 60
Rec Search 60
12.2 SYSTEM INFO 61
Version Info 61
Modules 62
Server Status 63
Environment 63
Storage 63
History 63
12.3 LOG SEARCH 64
12.4 SETUP 64
Basic Setup 64
Surveillance 69
Events 73
Alarms 76
Maintenance 84
12.5 LOGOUT ` 86
Logout Prompt 86
13 Help Button 87
14 Mounting Dimensions 88
14.1 MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) 88
14.2 MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) 88
15 Appendices 88
15.1 Video Quality Table 88
15.2 Normal / Alarm Recording Parameters 89
15.3 Sub-Stream Recording Parameters 89
15.4 User Log Description 90
15.5 MDR-Dashboard 5.0 Silent Installation 90

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15.6 MDR-Dashboard 5.0 Additional PowerShell Switches
90
15.7 Events Table 91
16 Testing and Maintenance 91
16.1 Operator Instructions 91
16.2 Maintenance and Testing 92
17 General Antennae Guidelines 92
18 Troubleshooting 93
18.1 MDR Unit 93
18.2 MDR Fireproof Box 93
19 Specifications 94
20 EU Declaration of Conformity 97
21 Glossary 98
22 Disclaimer 99

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1 Introduction to MDR 500 Series Technology
Brigade’s MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) are advanced Mobile Digital Recorders (MDRs) designed to record and
playback 8 or 4 channels. The system uses Analog High Definition (AHD), Phase Alternating Line (PAL) or National Television System
Committee (NTSC) television systems. The resolution can be CIF, WCIF, HD1, WHD1, D1, WD1 or AHD. Information related to recording
parameters, alarms and trigger status can be recorded along with speed, location and G-Force data. In addition, data related to the unit itself
such as voltage and temperature are recorded and plotted graphically in MDR Software (MDR-Dashboard 5.0 and MDR-Player 5.0). This
information is called metadata.
Recordings can be searched, viewed and exported (clipped and saved locally) using MDR-Dashboard 5.0 software. This allows users to access
all the vehicle’s travel information, including route tracking. Recordings can be easily exported in three different ways: as a simple audio/video
MP4 file playable by consumer media players; as native proprietary format clips or as a password protected .exe file with an embedded MDR-
Player 5.0.
The main storage unit is a large capacity Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD). The secondary storage is an internal SD (Secure
Digital) card for sub-stream, HDD mirror (simultaneous) or alarm recording. The SD card stores video data and frame information only in chosen
image resolution and frame rate. This is useful in extreme scenarios where the primary storage media reaches its limitations (e.g. an HDD/SSD
write error during a collision).
Mobile network and Wi-Fi settings found in this manual relate to wireless products as described below. These features can be attained by
upgrading the MDR 500 Series units. 8 channel models allow users to modularly upgrade. These units can be upgraded by various expansion
modules. 4 channel units do not have a modular design to allow for mobile network/Wi-Fi upgrades.
To complete firmware upgrades, configuration imports/exports and video exports a bus-powered hub (minimum 2 ports) is required.
It is imperative that Brigade MDRs are fitted and commissioned by competent and trained technicians. The installers are responsible for the
correct setup of the overall system and must adhere to relevant regulations and legislation.
Table 1: Description of MDR 500 Series Models:
#
MODEL
NUMBER OF
CHANNELS
HDD CAPACITY
SD
CAPACITY
GPS
MOB. NET
WI-FI
(1)
MDR-504-1-G2-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
1TB
32GB
✓
(2)
MDR-504G-1-G2-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
1TB
32GB
✓
✓
(3)
MDR-504GW-1-G2-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
1TB
32GB
✓
✓
✓
(4)
MDR-504G-1-G2-CMR(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
1TB
32GB
✓
✓
(5)
MDR-504GW-1-G2-CMR(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
1TB
32GB
✓
✓
✓
(6)
MDR-504-0.5-G2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
500GB
32GB
✓
(7)
MDR-504G-0.5-G2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
500GB
32GB
✓
✓
(8)
MDR-504GW-0.5-G2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
500GB
32GB
✓
✓
✓
(9)
MDR-504G-0.5-G2-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
500GB
32GB
✓
✓
(10)
MDR-504GW-0.5-G2-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
500GB
32GB
✓
✓
✓
(11)
MDR-504-1-G2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
1TB
32GB
✓
(12)
MDR-504G-1-G2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
1TB
32GB
✓
✓
(13)
MDR-504GW-1-G2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
1TB
32GB
✓
✓
✓
(14)
MDR-504G-1-G2-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
1TB
32GB
✓
✓
(15)
MDR-504GW-1-G2-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
1TB
32GB
✓
✓
✓
(16)
MDR-504-2-G2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
2TB
32GB
✓
(17)
MDR-504G-2-G2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
2TB
32GB
✓
✓
(18)
MDR-504GW-2-G2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
2TB
32GB
✓
✓
✓
(19)
MDR-504G-2-G2-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
2TB
32GB
✓
✓
(20)
MDR-504GW-2-G2-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 2 (IP)
2TB
32GB
✓
✓
✓
(21)
MDR-508-1-G2-CMR
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
1TB
64GB
✓
(22)
MDR-508G-1-G2-CMR
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
(23)
MDR-508GW-1-G2-CMR
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(24)
MDR-508G-1-G2-CMR(NA)
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
(25)
MDR-508GW-1-G2-CMR(NA)
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(26)
MDR-508-1-G2-SSD
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
1TB
64GB
✓
(27)
MDR-508G-1-G2-SSD
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
(28)
MDR-508GW-1-G2-SSD
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(29)
MDR-508G-1-G2-SSD(NA)
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
(30)
MDR-508GW-1-G2-SSD(NA)
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(31)
MDR-508-2-G2-SSD
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
2TB
64GB
✓
(32)
MDR-508G-2-G2-SSD
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
2TB
64GB
✓
✓
(33)
MDR-508GW-2-G2-SSD
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
2TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(34)
MDR-508G-2-G2-SSD(NA)
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
2TB
64GB
✓
✓

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(35)
MDR-508GW-2-G2-SSD(NA)
8 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)
2TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
Warning:Prior to attempting the system setup, please ensure the MDR 500 Series Installation & Operation Guide is thoroughly read
and understood. Brigade will not be responsible for any failures due to incorrect installation or operation.
Ensure your anti-virus software has exclusions in place to allow the MDR software package to function properly.
1.1 Product Features
Differences between MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
500GB / 1TB / 2TB (2TB maximum) 2.5” HDD / SSD with anti-
vibration mounting
1TB / 2TB (2TB maximum) 2.5” HDD / SSD with anti-vibration
mounting
Industrial grade 32GB (256GB maximum) internal SD card for
mirror, sub-stream and alarm recording
Industrial grade 64GB (256GB maximum) internal SD card for
mirror, sub-stream and alarm recording
Simultaneous 6 channel recording up to:
Analogue:
FULL HD @25fps (PAL) / @30fps (NTSC) for 4 channels
IP:
1080P @30fps for 2 channels
Simultaneous 16 channel recording up to
Analogue:
HD @25fps (PAL) / @30fps (NTSC) each or 8 channels at FULL
HD @12fps (PAL) / @15fps (NTSC)
IP:
1080P @30fps for 8 channels
4x Select video connectors typical to camera inputs with audio
8x Select video connectors typical to camera inputs with audio
Weight: 2.2Kg
Weight: 2.75Kg
Common to MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
•Internal anti-vibration mount for the HDD or SSD
•Embedded super-capacitor for finalisation of recording after unexpected power interruption (up to 10 seconds)
•Individual channel configurations for recording resolution, frame rate and quality
•Anti-tampering feature –using digital code
•Display split 1/4/9 channels
•2x EIA/TIA 485 (RS485) for optional External G-Sensor and Remote Status & Interface Panel
•Operation log files for troubleshooting
•Built-in G-Sensor
•Built-in Audible Buzzer
•GPS for location monitoring and tracking with external antenna
•I/O: 8x trigger input (trigger voltage 9V which can be set to trigger at low/high); 2x trigger output (12V max. 200mA)
•USB-B (3.0) interface on the Mobile Caddy Unit (MCU) for displaying video recordings on a Windows™ operating system using MDR-
Dashboard 5.0
•USB-A (2.0) interface on the Docking Station (DS) for downloads, upgrades and configurations onto a USB flash drive (flash memory
only, maximum 16GB)
•Pre-alarm recording 1-60 minutes and Post-alarm recording 0-1800 seconds. (0 to 30 minutes)
•Video quality selectable at 8 different levels for recording
•Video/Audio compression H.264/ADPCM
•Normal, Alarm or Timer recording modes
•Alarm recordings configurable for trigger, speed, G-Force, video loss, motion detection, blind detection, panic button, geo-fencing and
HDD errors
•Low voltage protection with configurable shut-down delay and minimum restart voltage
•Ethernet 10/100/1000 RJ45 port for configuration, live view, playback and video download
•Mouse for configuration and recording/event search
•Shut-down delay configurable from 0 seconds to 24 hours
•12V Output max 1A load
•8.5-36V Power Input
•Operating temperature and humidity: -40˚C to +70˚C and 10% to 90%
•MCU swappable between different models. Note: if an MCU having 8 channels records will only be able to playback first 6 channels
after install in an MDR-504xx model. If want to view all channels records, please use an MDR-508xx or MDR-Dashboard 5.0 to
playback. No need to format when swapping, all MDR models are sharing the same file system. The recording will immediately start
after install an MCU into the MDR docking station.
2 Kit Contents
2.1 MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Kits
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
MDR 500 Series 4 Channel Control Unit with 500GB / 1 TB / 2 TB HDD / SSD, GPS, 4G, Wi-Fi & 32GB SD Card (Depending on model)
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX-CU(XX)

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MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
MDR 500 Series 8 Channel Control Unit with 1 TB / 2 TB HDD / SSD, GPS, 4G, Wi-Fi & 64GB SD Card (Depending on model)
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX-CU(XX)
Common for MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
MDR GPS Antenna
MDR-ANT-GPS-02
MDR Mobile Network Antenna
MDR-ANT-MOB-01
(Depending on model)
MDR Wi-Fi Antenna
MDR-ANT-Wi-Fi-01
(Depending on model)
MDR Input / Output Cable
MDR-IO-01
MDR Power Cable
MDR-PWR-01
MDR USB A to B Cable (USB 3.0)
MDR-USB-B-02
MDR Mouse
MDR-MOUSE-01
MDR Brackets
MDR-BKT-01
MDR Security Key
MDR-KEY-01
MDR Installation CD
MDR-500-CD
MDR 500 Series Installation and
Operation Guide
MDR-500-IG
7x MDR Bracket Fixing Screws
MDR-BKT-FIX-01
2.2 Optional Accessories
Remote Status & Interface Panel
MDR Remote Status & Interface Panel
MDR-RP-02-P
MDR 4m Cable for Remote Status & Interface Panel
MDR-04RPC

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External G-Sensor
MDR External G-Sensor (Non-IP rated)
MDR-GS-02-G
MDR 2m External G-Sensor Cable
MDR-02GSC-02
Note:
•The internal or external G-sensor needs to be calibrated before use.
SD Cards
32GB Industrial Grade SD Card Class 10
SD-32GB-IND
64GB Industrial Grade SD Card Class 10
SD-64GB-IND
Fireproof Box with 32GB SD Card
MDR Fireproof Box with 32GB SD Card
MDR-400-FPB-32
3 Hardware Installation
Warning
•Connecting any input or output wires to high voltages may damage the product. Brigade will not be responsible for any
damage caused due to negligence.
3.1 Front View
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Front View
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Front View Figure 1
Docking
Station
Mobile Caddy
Unit
Infrared
Receiver
Mobile Caddy Unit
Lock and Power Switch
LEDs
USB Port Type A
Thumb screws
to release MCU
Mobile Caddy
Unit Handle

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Heater - Yellow LED
ON: HDD Heater is on
OFF: HDD Heater is off
Power –Blue LED
ON: Power on or sleep mode
OFF: Power off
HDD - Blue LED
ON: HDD detected
Flashing: HDD is reading or writing
OFF: HDD is not detected
Recording –Green LED
Flashing: HDD recording
OFF: HDD not recording
SD - Green LED
ON: SD card detected
Flashing: SD card is reading or writing
OFF: SD card is not detected
GPS –Green LED
ON: GPS module is detected
Flashing: GPS module transmitting data
OFF: GPS module is not detected
Network - Green LED
(MDRs with mobile network and/or Wi-Fi functions)
ON: Mobile network detected
Flashing: Centre Server is connected (Data transmission to
the Server)
OFF: Mobile network is not detected
Alarm –Red LED
ON: When an alarm is triggered, lasts for
entire alarm duration
OFF: Alarms not triggered or only events
have been triggered
Error - Yellow LED
ON: HDD/INTERNAL SD not formatted; HDD/INT SD not
installed; HDD/INTERNAL SD been damaged
OFF: MDR working normally
Video Loss –Red LED
ON: When a video loss occurs on an
enabled channel
OFF: All enabled channels have a video
signal
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Front View
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Front View Figure 2
3.2 Rear View
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Rear View
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Rear View Figure 3
Rear Panel:
Mobile Network Antenna Connector
Fireproof Box Connector
Wi-Fi Antenna Connector
Ethernet Connector
GPS Antenna Connector
Input / Output Cable Connector
Power Cable Connector
Camera 1 Connector
Not Used
4 Channel SELECT
Type Camera
Connectors
Power Cable
Connector
GPS Connector
(Mobile network
and Wi-Fi
depending on
model)
Ethernet Cable
Connector
Input / Output
Cable Connector
Fireproof Box
Connector
Infrared Receiver
USB Port Type A
Mobile Caddy
Unit
Thumb screws to
release MCU
Mobile
Caddy Unit
Lock and
Power
Switch
SD Card and
SIM Card Slot
Docking
Station
LEDs
Mobile Caddy
Unit Handle

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MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Rear View
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Rear View Figure 4
3.3 Mobile Caddy Unit (MCU Contains HDD)
MDR-500-X-MCU-XX-XXX
MDR-500-X-MCU-XX-XXX Figure 5
3.4 USB Mouse / Remote Control (Optional)
MDR-MOUSE-01 Figure 6
Navigation buttons are used browsing
the OSD.Left Mouse Button
Exit button are used for
exiting menu or return to
previous page. Right Mouse
Button
Scroll Wheel / Third Mouse Button
Fireproof Box
Connector
Ethernet Port
GPS
Connector
(Mobile
network
and Wi-Fi
depending
on model)
Input / Output
Cable Connector
Power Cable
Connector
8 Channel
SELECT
Type
Camera
Connectors
Not Used
USB-B 3.0 PC Connection
Connector to Docking Station

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3.5 MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram
MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram Figure 7