Cognisys SCOUT User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Revision 1.0
Copyright 2020 Cognisys, Inc.

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Table of Contents
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 3
2. GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 WHAT IS THE SCOUT REPEATER?..........................................................................................................................4
2.2 WHAT IS INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................................4
2.3 BATTERY INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................4
2.4 QUICK START GUIDE ..........................................................................................................................................6
2.5 CLEANING AND CARE .........................................................................................................................................7
2.5.1 Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................7
2.5.2 Care and storage......................................................................................................................................7
2.5.3 Maintaining Weatherproof Design ..........................................................................................................8
2.6 WIRING DIAGRAM /CONNECTOR.........................................................................................................................9
2.7 AUX LED SELECTION........................................................................................................................................10
2.8 POWER BUTTON .............................................................................................................................................10
2.9 “PAIRING”TO YOUR CAMERA BOX .....................................................................................................................10
2.10 TURNING ON THE REPEATER..............................................................................................................................11
3. SETTINGS IN THE APP .................................................................................................................................. 12
4. EXAMPLE ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 THE LONG HAUL..............................................................................................................................................13
4.2 THE ROCK......................................................................................................................................................14
5. INSTALLING THE REFLASH SOFTWARE (OPTIONAL)...................................................................................... 16
5.1 WINDOWS INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................16
5.2 OS XINSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................................16
6. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................... 17
7. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 18
8. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................. 19
9. REVISION HISTORY ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – Scout Repeater Connections........................................................................................................ 9

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1. Safety Instructions
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Follow all CAUTION notices to reduce the risk of personal injury, prevent damage to the Scout
equipment, accessories, and devices (computers, cameras, flashes, etc). Failure to follow all
CAUTION notices may void your warranty. CAUTION may also indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in personal injury.
The safety alert symbol precedes a general CAUTION or WARNING statement.
The electrical hazard symbol precedes an electric shock hazard CAUTION or WARNING
statement.
CAUTION: Only use approved power sources for Scout equipment. Use of other power
adapters or batteries may damage the controller and/or attached equipment.
CAUTION: Misuse of Scout equipment could potentially damage your equipment. Cognisys, Inc.
will not be held liable for damage to your equipment. If you have questions about safety please
contact us!
2. Getting Started
The latest version of this manual is available on our website at:
https://www.cognisys-inc.com/scout/repeater
Not big on reading manuals? (What? No thumbs-up? We worked hard on this you know!) We
have a few real world setups in the “4 - Examples” section. You can always come back to the
technical details if you get stuck. You really should finish reading this section though – it goes
through battery replacement and the basic care of the Repeater.

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2.1 What is the Scout Repeater?
The Scout Repeater is an accessory for the Scout Camera Box. It extends the possible distance
between sensors and the Camera Box.
The Scout Repeater has several features:
•Wireless communication to the Camera Box
•Bi-directional communication with all sensors
•Fully compatible with the Camera Box App
•Perfect for difficult terrain that prevents wireless signals from reaching the Camera Box.
•Easy setup (Plug and Play)
•Weatherproof
•200+ days battery life (wireless standby, not driving a light)
•Wide voltage Range (6 – 20V)
•Optional Internal Battery (5200mAh/14.8V -- 20800 mAh total capacity)
•Optional External Power
•Wide operating temperature range: -40C – 105C (-40F – 221F)
The Scout Repeater requires that the Camera Box is running software version 1.0.05 or greater.
2.2 What is Included
The Scout Repeater includes:
•Scout Repeater
•Quick-start guide insert
If you purchased the Scout Repeater as a kit it may include additional accessories.
2.3 Battery Installation
Battery installation is a simple process and because the Repeater has excellent battery life – you
won’t have to do it often!
The Repeater is designed to use the Cognisys 5200mAh Scout Li-Ion battery pack. You simply
plug the battery pack in!

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To install the battery:
1. Be sure the Repeater is clean prior to replacing the batteries otherwise dirt may
compromise the weatherproof seal.
2. Remove the four screws from the back-side of the Repeater using a Philips screwdriver.
3. Remove the Repeater back cover.
4. Install the 5200mAh battery and plug it in.
5. Align and push back cover onto the Repeater.
6. Install screws being careful not to cross-thread them – do not overtighten!
You can also power the Scout Repeater with external power using the optional power cable
available here:
https://cognisys-inc.com/3pin-extpwr-cable.html
If you are using external power you should absolutely have a fuse in the wiring (or similar
protection device).
You do not need to remove the internal battery when using external power but you should
remove the battery if the Repeater will not be used for an extended period.

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2.4 Quick Start Guide
Want to be up and running in two minutes or less? Here’s the quick-start guide in case you
misplaced it:

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2.5 Cleaning and Care
We want your Scout equipment to last – so here are some brief steps to keep it happy!
2.5.1 Cleaning
For cleaning we recommend a slightly dampened (not wet) micro-fiber cloth. Do not spray
water directly into the inside of the equipment. Any liquid that goes into the controller may
cause an electrical failure of the device. Do not use a flammable liquid/solvents or cleaning
agents on the controller – just a micro-fiber cloth (dampened if needed).
2.5.2 Care and storage
Scout equipment is designed to handle normal wear and tear but there are some things to
avoid:
Do not get the unit wet internally.
If not using the external connector be sure to attach the protective cover or
water may leak into the controller causing damage.
Do not drop the unit (the housing is made of a strong polycarbonate but it DOES
have its limits)
Do not allow dirt to get into the weatherproof seal. This could cause seal failure
and damage to the Repeater.
Remove the battery prior to long term storage.
Failure to properly care for the Scout Repeater could result in a leak that may cause
damage. The product warranty does not cover water damage resulting from user error.

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2.5.3 Maintaining Weatherproof Design
Scout equipment is designed to meet the most challenging environmental conditions. It
does, however, require some care to maintain its weatherproof sealing.
Prior to opening the equipment rinse it under gently running water if it is dirty.
It’s very important to keep the housing’s silicone seal clean. A single hair or grain of sand
could potentially cause the housing to leak and damage the equipment. To clean the
seal remove the back cover from the housing, and rinse the back cover in fresh water and
shake dry (drying with a cloth may cause lint to compromise the seal). Allow the seal to dry
prior to reassembly.
Below is an image indicating the seal location. It is recessed in a groove in the back cover of
the equipment.

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2.6 Wiring Diagram / Connector
Figure 1 – Scout Repeater Connections
There is one external connector on the Scout Repeater:
1. External Power (3-pin)
This allows you to optionally power the Repeater from your own power source for even
longer battery life.
The Scout Repeater uses weather-resistant connectors and cables. If the Repeater will be used
outside during rain, snow, or condensing humidity be sure to have the power cable locked in
place. If not using the external power jack keep the connector cap installed.

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2.7 Aux LED Selection
This switch selects how the external power LED behaves on the Repeater once it is turned on.
There are three available selections. If this switch is set to “1”, the LED is disabled during wake-
up and communication (dark mode). If set to “2”, the LED will briefly blink when it wakes up
after seeing a wireless signal from a sensor. If set to “3”, the LED will briefly blink when wireless
messages are being forwarded back and forth between the Camera Box and sensors.
2.8 Power Button
The power button is on the side of the Repeater:
Press this button to turn on the Scout Repeater. To turn it off simply press and hold this button
for approximately two seconds until the red LED goes out.
2.9 “Pairing” to your Camera Box
The Scout Repeater needs to know which Camera Box you would like to use it with. This pairing
process only needs to be done once. The process is easy:
1. Turn on your camera box (it’s okay if it goes back to sleep).
2. Make sure only one Camera Box is within wireless range.
3. Turn on the Repeater.
4. The Repeater will scan all available wireless channels looking for the Camera Box. Once it
finds one the process is complete!