Eye3 Mobile Eye3VTracker User manual

Eye3VTracker
4 Channel Mobile DVR
Installation Guide

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Inventory of Items
1.1: Inventory of Included Items
1.2: Optional Items
1.3: Alarm Extender
1.4: I/O Hu
1.5: A/V Ca les
1.6: DC Power Conditioner
1.7: Lock Box
1.8: Eye360 Rear View Mirror
1.9: Eye3Motion Wireless Router
1.10 Wireless Microphone
1.11 Mo ile LCD Monitor
1.12 Other I/O Devices
Section 2 Basic Setup
2.1: DVR Power Input
2.2: DVR Peripheral Connections
2.3: Eye3Motion Wireless Router
2.4: Mini LED Panel
2.5: Ruggedized Mo ile LCD Monitor
2.6: Wireless Microphone
2.7: Inertia Sensor
2.8: Dash Control Panel
2.9: Eye360 Rearview Camera
Section 3 Troubleshooting
3.1: General Trou leshooting

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1.1 - Inventory of Included Items
VTracker DVR
001-054-001 GPS Antenna
Audio/Video
Bridle Cable
Remote Control
DVR Keys &
Spare Fuse
DVR Power Cable

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1.2 - Optional Items
DC Power Conditioner
003-054-014
Mini LED Panel
003-054-009
Inertia Sensor
003-054-006
DIN to BNC
A/V Adaptors
028-054-018(M)
028-054-019(F)
Dash Control Panel
003-054-007
Ruggedized Mobile
LCD Monitor, 8”
006-069-001

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Dual GPS/WiFi
Antenna
038-056-003
Eye3Motion Wireless Router
038-069-040 (3G/4G)
038-069-038 (WiFi)
038-069-034 (3G/4G/WiFi)
Eye360 5-in-1
Rearview Camera
017-039-010
Alarm Extender
003-054-012
I/O Hub
003-054-011
Wireless Microphone and Charging Dock
003-021-001
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1.3 - Alarm Extender
The Alarm Extender is used to attach 8 custom sensors, supply 12v power output and
ground, relay sensor output, and as a secondary speed sensor.
The eight custom sensors can e configured to use a “normally open” or “normally
closed” circuit. This means that the sensor can e triggered either when positive voltage
is applied or when zero voltage is applied (ground). These sensors are commonly used
to tie into existing vehicle electronics such as rake lights, head lights, seat elts, turn
signals, hazard indicators, reverse gear, spot lights, roof mounted light ars, manual
emergency uttons, doors, or any other actuated device in the vehicle. These can each
e custom la eled in the DVR’s sensor configuration menu.
The two sensor relay output supply a positive 12v 250 mA signal when a sensor has een
activated. This can e used to actuate other devices in the vehicle, sounds alarms, or
flash secondary indicators on the dash.
The secondary speed sensor is used when the vehicle is equipped with a specific com-
pati le speed sensor usually coming off of the transmission or ECU. This can e used
instead of GPS to determine vehicle speed y the DVR.
The power output can e used to power cameras, routers, switches, or other mo ile ac-
cessories.
NOTE DO NOT EXCEED 2.5 AMP DRAW THROUGH SENSOR PANEL. DO NOT
POWER MONITORS VIA THE SENSOR BLOCK.

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1.4 - I/O Hub
The I/O Panel is used to interface other external sensors and communication devices.
The I/O hu is comprised of two RS232 interfaces and two RS485 interfaces. These are
used for PTZ cameras, inertia sensor, mini control panel, dash control panels, and other
compati le devices. Please contact support for a complete list of accessories compati le
with your DVR model.
Use the following chart to program your device in the the DVR software:
RS232 1 -> COM 1
RS232 2 -> COM 2
RS485 1 -> COM 3
RS485 2 -> COM 4
Please see specific accessory schematics for more information on how to connect your
particular accessory.
NOTE DO NOT EXCEED 2.5 AMP DRAW THROUGH I/O PANEL. DO NOT POWER
MONITORS VIA THE I/O PANEL.
COM 1
COM 2
COM 3
COM 4

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1.5 - A/V Cables
The DIN Audio / Video Bridle ca le is used to attach cameras and monitors to the DVR. It
com ines audio, video, power and ground all into one easy-to-connect thread secured
interface. Please make sure this ca le is firmly connected to the rear of the DVR to en-
sure a sta le audio and video signal.
There are five separate ca les extending from the DVR connection. Four of these are
input ca les. These are la eled and correspond to a channel num er. AVIN1 provides
audio, video, and power for the channel num er one and so on. If you did not purchase
our DIN cameras or you are using existing cameras which do not have a compati le DIN
connector, DIN to BNC adapters are availa le.
The fifth and final ca le is for video output. This is used when the vehicle is eing
equipped with a dash mounted LCD monitor, or for use when updating the settings on the
DVR system.
DIN Male
DIN Female
DIN Adaptors
DIN A/V Bridle

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The DVR comes with a uilt in 8v ~ 36v DC regulator. The uilt-in regulator provides
installation flexi ility to varying auto-electric systems.
The purpose of the external DC Power Conditioner however, is to provide a solid steady
stream of current to the DVR. This conditioner comes with a 15amp fusi le link to protect
the internal components from electrical surges. This conditioner accepts an 8v ~ 36v DC
irregular input (from the vehicle) and provides a steady DC output (to the DVR)
(Note: It is NOT a regulator it is current conditioner)
The DC Power conditioner is typically used in older vehicles or in vehicles which operate
considera le amounts of equipment simultaneously causing irregular electrical power
draw. Examples are Lift uses, special tactical vehicles, mo ile communications centers,
and heavy equipment using an electric, hydraulic, or winching system.
1.6 - DC Power Conditioner

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1.7 - Secure Lock Box
The lock ox will come pre-assem led with the DVR, (Alarm Extender and I/O Hu if
purchased), and video ridle ca le installed. To the rear of the lock ox you will see an
opening revealing the audio and video connections.
To attach sensor/trigger wires, networking components, gps antenna, or other accesso-
ries, the lock ox will need to e opened. The top of the lock ox is removed y opening
the locked front with the provided key, unscrewing the hidden Phillips head screw, and
sliding the top to the rear.
The lock ox can e mounted to any sta le flat surface, however a horizontal orientation
is preferred. There are mounting ta s affixed to each side of the lock ox with pre-drilled
mounting holes (not pictured).
The lock ox also comes with (1) 12v exhaust fan at the rear. This is a 12v fan and will
come pre-connected to the 12v+ and Ground connections of the Alarm Extender.

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1.8 - Eye360 Rearview Camera
The Eye360 Rearview camera is designed to provide a 360° field of vision to the DVR
using 4 wide angle lens cameras and one zoom camera. These cameras are located on
the front, rear, and sides of the rearview mirror and are angled so that they provide a
straight line of sight to the windshield, side doors, and interior with no lind spots when
the mirror is adjusted for standard use. The zoom camera can e engaged y flipping the
switch located on the ottom of the mirror and overrides the normal magnification front
view camera.
In addition to the uilt-in cameras, the Eye360 Rearview camera includes a video input
feed that overrides the interior camera view when the toggle switch on the ack of the
mirror is flipped. If another camera is installed in the vehicle it can e connected to this
input feed. This allows, for example, the direct monitoring of the prisoner cage in police
vehicles when a suspect is in custody.
Finally the Eye360 Rearview camera has a uilt-in microphone that will output an audio
feed from the ca in of the vehicle. This microphone can e turned on or off y flipping the
second switch located on the ottom of the mirror.

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1.9 - Eye3Motion Wireless Router
Compatible Cellular Data Cards
The Eye3Motion Wireless Router allows for wireless transmission of video from the DVR
to a remote computer or smartphone. This device can e configured to connect to cellu-
lar data networks and/or predefined WiFi hotspots. When the Eye3Motion is connected to
the DVR via an RJ45 Ethernet ca le and cellular or wifi networks are in range, the DVR’s
GPS location and live camera feeds can e monitored in real time y logging on to the
LiveView service availa le at cms.eye3mo ile.com
Power for the router should e supplied via the 12V and Ground on the Alarm Extender
that connects to the rear of the DVR. Additionally, the WiFi/GPS Dual Antenna must e
connected to the router if WiFi functionality is required.
NOTE WHEN UTILIZING A 3G/4G CELLULAR DATA CONNECTION, A USB CELLU-
LAR DATA CARD MUST BE PLUGGED INTO THE USB PORT ON THE FRONT OF
THE EYE3MOTION

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1.10 - Wireless Microphone
The wireless microphone allows the user to clip the ody pack onto their elt or clothing
and wirelessly transmit an audio feed ack to the docking station at a range of up to 1000
feet. When not in use, the ody pack’s internal lithium ion attery is recharged in the
docking station.
Audio recording is activated y pressing the [REC] utton on the ody pack. This also
triggers a signal relay that can e used to create an event in the DVR’s recording timeline
whenever audio capture is in progress. There is also a red emergency utton [EMG] that
can e used to trigger an auxiliary relay in the docking station. This can e used to acti-
vate a light ar, shotgun rack, or some other mechanism in the vehicle remotely when
properly integrated.
This accessory features one microphone uilt into the ody pack and an external mic with
lapel clip that can e plugged into the ody pack to focus on the wearer’s voice. Alter-
nately, the external mic can e plugged into the docking station to record in-vehicle audio.
The docking station is connected to the DVR and powered via the 12V and Ground on
the Alarm Extender. This allows for the DVR to detect the relay output from the dock and
respond appropriately. Lastly, there is a relay input feature that can e used to initiate
recording automatically ased on an external voltage event.

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1.11 - Mobile LCD Monitor
The 8” Ruggedized Mo ile LCD Monitor allows the driver of the vehicle to see a live view
the camera feeds from the DVR. It’s all steel construction and heavy duty slide mount
ensure relia le operation in demanding mo ile conditions.
The monitor features oth VGA and BNC video inputs as well as RCA audio input. The
video input source can e switched etween the DVR and a PC/laptop with the single
press of a utton. Resolutions of up to 1600x1200 are supported for VGA sources. Two
styles of mounting fixtures are included, a standard channel lock stand and a two part
dovetail slide mount. Either can e utilized depending on the application.
The monitor requires 12V DC power to operate and can e powered directly y the vehi-
cle’s wiring or y utilizing the included DC adapter and a standard 110V outlet.
NOTE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POWER THE MONITOR DIRECTLY FROM THE DVR’S
12V OUTPUT TERMINALS.
NOTE WHEN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL TO ACCESS THE DVR’S INTERNAL
MENU, REMOTE MUST BE POINTED AT THE FRONT OF THE DVR UNIT, NOT THE
MONITOR.

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1.12 - Other I/O Devices
The two primarily used I/O devices are the Mini LED Panel and the Inertia Sensor.
The Inertia Sensor connects to the DVR via the I/O Hu and provides the DVR with
acceleration information on the X,Y and Z axes. This allows the DVR to e configured to
flag an event when it experiences acceleration outside of the user defined threshold as
measured in G’s. The Inertia Sensor also has a thermometer uilt in that will report the
external temperature to the DVR allowing for event flagging ased on High or Low tem-
perature parameters as well.
The Mini LED Panel connects to the DVR via the I/O Hu and simply forwards the indica-
tor lights that are displayed on the front panel of the DVR to another location. This allows
for driver monitoring of the DVR’s status when it is installed in a lock ox, trunk, or other
driver inaccessi le area. The LED’s indicate presence of power to the system, whether
the DVR is actively recording, Whether a Hard Drive is present in the system, when an
alarm event is active, when a video channel is not receiving a signal, and when a general
error is detected.
The Dash Control Panel connects to the DVR via the I/O Hu and allows the driver to
navigate the DVR’s menu system and/or utilize the remote control. This is required when
the DVR is installed in a location that is not within a direct line of sight for the driver and
using the remote control would therefore not e otherwise possi le.
Other RS485 and RS232 devices such as controlla le PTZ cameras are also supported.
The DVR has native support for oth the Pleco-P and Pelco-D communications protocols.

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2.1 - DVR Power Input
• The DVR can accept input power ranging etween 8
and 36 Volts.
• Connect the Red wire to a +V source. Make sure this is
a “clean” connection to the attery or voltage regulator.
Excessive noise on the power line can effect the DVRs
performance.
• Connect the Yellow wire to a 12v signal from the ignition
switch. This can come from an existing wire (car stereo)
or directly from the ignition switch.
• Connect the Black wire to a solid ground. The frame or
engine lock are oth good sources for grounding.
NOTE THIS IS THE ONLY POWER INPUT REQUIRED
FOR THE DVR

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2.2 - DVR Peripheral Connections
Audio/Video
Bridle Cable GPS Antenna
Or
Alarm Extender I/O Hub

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2.3 - Eye3Motion Wireless Router
• The Eye3Motion wireless router is powered y the DVR via the 12v and ground termi
nals on Alarm Extender accessory. This allows the router to operate only when the DVR
is running. Any alternate 12V power source is also accepta le, however it should corre-
spond to vehicle ignition to avoid draining the attery when the vehicle is not in operation.
• The Eye3Motion Router is connected to the DVR via an RJ-45 Ethernet ca le.
• If a 3G/4G cellular data connection is desired, the compati le USB data card must e
plugged into the USB port on the rear of Eye3Motion Router
• If a WiFi ena led Eye3Motion Router is eing utilized, the WiFi lead from the Dual An-
tenna must e connected to the SMA connector on the front of the Eye3Motion Router.
Eye3Motion Front
VTracker
Eye3Motion Rear

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2.4 - Mini LED Panel
• The Mini LED Panel communicates with the DVR via it’s connection to the I/O Hu .
There are two data channels that may e used, either COM 3 or COM 4.
• The DVR must e configured to use the Mini LED Panel under its peripheral configura-
tion menu, therefore it is important to e sure that the selected COM channel on the DVR
matches the wiring of the Mini LED Panel.
• The peripheral option for the selected COM channel must e set to “CONTROL PANEL”
on the DVR’s menu: SETTINGS > PERIPHERAL > EXT. COM SETUP
NOTE THE DVR MUST BE REBOOTED AFTER THE MINI LED PANEL IS CON-
NECTED IN ORDER FOR IT TO BEGIN RELAYING ACCURATE LED ACTIVITY.
VTracker
COM 3 COM 4

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External 12V
Source
The Mo ile monitor can e connected to either the RCA Video output on the front of the
DVR or alternately, to the A/V Out DIN connector on the A/V ridle ca le. Using the rear
DIN A/V output connector will require an additional male DIN to BNC adapter.
NOTE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POWER THE MONITOR FROM THE 12V OUTPUT OF
THE DVR OR ITS PERIPHERALS.
2.5 - Ruggedized Mobile LCD Monitor
Option 1 When
using VTracker
front RCA output.