GE MobileView User manual

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Mobile Digital Video Recorder

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..........................................................................................................5
1THEORY OF OPERATIONS .............................................................................................6
1.1 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING..................................................................................6
1.2 VIEWING AND RETRIEVING IMAGES........................................................................6
1.3 FEATURES OF A MOBILEVIEW SYSTEM ..................................................................7
2HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................8
2.1 TOOLS NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION .................................................................8
2.2 DETERMINING A SYSTEM LAYOUT .........................................................................9
2.3 RUNNING CAMERA CABLES ................................................................................10
2.4 INSTALLING CAMERA ASSEMBLIES ......................................................................11
2.4.1 Installing Surface-Mount Camera Assemblies...............................................................11
2.4.2 Installing Flush-Mount Camera Assemblies ..................................................................12
2.4.3 Adjusting Cameras for Functional Field of View............................................................13
2.5 INSTALLING THE STATUS KEYPAD .......................................................................15
2.6 INSTALLING THE IMPACT SENSOR (OPTIONAL)......................................................16
2.7 INSTALLING THE PANIC BUTTON (OPTIONAL) ........................................................17
2.8 INSTALLING THE MICROPHONE (OPTIONAL) ..........................................................17
3DVR INSTALLATION AND WIRING................................................................................18
3.1 MOUNTING THE DVR HOUSING ..........................................................................18
3.2 WIRING THE DVR..............................................................................................19
3.2.1 Accessing the DVR Back Box........................................................................................19
3.2.2 Camera and Keypad Wiring...........................................................................................20
3.2.3 Alarm and Trigger Inputs ...............................................................................................21
3.2.4 Status Output Connections............................................................................................22
3.2.5 Audio Connections.........................................................................................................23
3.2.6 Input Power Connections...............................................................................................23
3.3 REASSEMBLING THE DVR (IF NECESSARY) .........................................................24
4TESTING CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................25
4.1 CONNECTING THE TEST KIT TO THE DVR............................................................25
4.2 SYSTEM TESTING ..............................................................................................26
4.2.1 Testing Inputs.................................................................................................................26
4.2.2 Testing Outputs..............................................................................................................27
4.2.3 DVR Status ....................................................................................................................27

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4.3 VIEWING CAMERAS............................................................................................28
5DVR CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................................29
5.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION...................................................................................29
5.1.1 Camera Setup Menus....................................................................................................30
5.1.2 Input Setup Menus.........................................................................................................31
5.1.3 Transmission Option Menus..........................................................................................32
5.1.4 System Variable Setup Menus.......................................................................................33
5.1.5 Set Up Vehicle Variables ...............................................................................................34
5.1.6 Set DVR Date and Time Menu ......................................................................................35
5.2 TRANSFER DATA MENUS....................................................................................35
5.2.1 Copying Data From a Vehicle........................................................................................35
5.2.2 Transferring Data To a Vehicle......................................................................................36
5.3 EXITING KEYPAD MENUS....................................................................................36
6TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................37
APPENDIX A. MOUNTING PLATE TEMPLATE.......................................................................43
APPENDIX B. STATUS KEYPAD CONFIGURATION................................................................45
APPENDIX C. INSTALLATION CHECK SHEET.......................................................................46
APPENDIX D. DVR CONFIGURATION WORKSHEET .............................................................47
WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION ............................................................................51

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions before installing or operating this product.
Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to local codes.
This manual provides installation and operation information. To use this document, you must have the
following minimum qualifications:
! A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components
! A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical hookups
Intended use
Use this product only for the purpose for which it was designed; refer to the product specification and user
documentation.
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1 THEORY OF OPERATIONS
MobileView®is an industry-specific security camera system developed to help solve problems
experienced by fleet operators. It is a digital video recording system that can support up to eight cameras
in a mobile environment and store captured images in a vehicle-mounted digital video recorder (DVR).
Images can then be viewed later, or transmitted to a central station through a cellular communications
network (for installation of the cellular transmission system, see the MobileView DVRT Installation
Manual).
1.1 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING
The central component of the MobileView system is a high-quality DVR, which records images from up to
eight cameras (monochrome or color, NTSC or PAL) with single-channel audio and information such as
the time, date, and vehicle number. Image storage capacity can be adjusted by recording speed, selected
resolution, and drive size.
The DVR begins capturing images as soon as the vehicle’s engine is started and continues to record as
long as the vehicle is running or for a designated period of time after the vehicle is turned off. When the
available storage capacity is full, the DVR will automatically purge the oldest image data to make room for
new image data. Tagged images (images recorded because of alarm activation) can be protected from
being overwritten for a user-designated period of time (the default setting is 30 days) or can be protected
from being over written at all.
By using an optional modem, MobileView can transmit images from the DVR to a central monitoring
station through a cellular telephone network. The cellular transmission is bidirectional, so image
transmission can be activated from the vehicle or central station.
1.2 VIEWING AND RETRIEVING IMAGES
The captured digital images are stored as monochrome or color files, and are taken from the DVR and
downloaded to a computer with the MobileView WaveReaderTM or Browser software. The DVR connects
through a docking station or Ethernet connection to a standard desktop PC installed with a Windows
95/98/2000/NT/XP operating system. When the DVR has been inserted into the docking station, images
can be viewed on a monitor and transferred to long-term storage media such as DAT tapes, floppy disks,
or recordable CDs.
If the transmission option is being used, images can be viewed as they are being captured on the vehicle
either by the activation of an alarm on the bus or by the central station calling up the DVR on a bus and
requesting images. Images viewed this way can be captured and stored by an operator at the central
station while they are being recorded onto the DVR at the vehicle site. The central station operator or
authorized remote user can also call a vehicle’s DVR and access not only current images, but also
previously recorded images on the DVR and/or DVR specific system log information (see the MobileView
WaveReader Manual for complete information).

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1.3 FEATURES OF A MOBILEVIEW SYSTEM
A MobileView system consists of the required equipment and the accessories shown in Figure 1.
Aluminum housing Keypad Microphone
Camera DVRT antenna Panic Button
Up to eight cameras per system DVRT antenna cable Impact Sensor
RG179 Siamese coaxial cable Sierra Wireless modem
DVR assembly Modem com RS232 cable
Figure 1. Features of a MobileView system

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2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The MobileView digital video recording system supports up to eight cameras, a DVR, a keypad interface,
single-channel audio, and an optional impact sensor, panic button, and microphone. Systems using the
transmission option (DVRT) also include a cellular modem and antenna.
Note: Most MobileView products are not supplied with mounting hardware. Exceptions are noted in the appropriate sections of the
manual.
2.1 TOOLS NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION
! MobileView Test Kit
! Laptop / viewing station
! Electrical volt meter
! BNC crimper
! Molex pin crimper
! Riv-nut gun
! Socket set up to 5/8 in.
! Wrenches up to 5/8 in.
! Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
! Solder gun with solder
! Wire strippers
! Drill
! Drill bits up to 5/8 in.
! Hole saws up to 1 1/8 in.
! Locktite (blue)
! Torx bit secured #10
! Wire snake
! Extension cords
! 8-in. tie wraps
! Electrical tape
! Heat shrink
! Spare BNCs
! Spare Molex pins
! Electrical connections (ends, lugs, etc.)
! Relays, 12 and 24 VDC
! In-line fuses and 5-amp fuses
! Spare J9, J11, and J12 terminal blocks
! General tools

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2.2 DETERMINING A SYSTEM LAYOUT
Figure 2 is an example camera layout for a bus application.
Note: Cameras 6 and 7 in Figure 2 are MobileView SideEye cameras; camera 8 is a MobileView Forward Facing camera. For
installation of these cameras, see their respective manuals.
Note: Camera layout and fields of view will vary from vehicle to vehicle, and each customer will determine camera names or
descriptions. Camera types, fields of view, and cable lengths will be determined by the customer-specific system layout.
The Front Door camera is located at the front of the bus over the driver’s head, looking at the front
passenger entry.
The Center to Rear camera is located between the front and rear door, looking down the center
aisle to the rear of the bus.
The Front to Rear camera is located in the front of the bus, looking down the center aisle to the rear of
the bus.
The Rear Exit camera is located across from the rear door, looking at the rear doorway.
The Rear to Front camera is located at the rear of the bus, looking up the aisle toward the front of
the bus.
The SideEye side camera is located on the exterior of the bus by the front door, looking toward the
rear of the bus.
The SideEye rear camera is located at the back of the bus, looking behind the bus.
The Forward Facing camera is located in the front of the bus, looking in front of the bus.
Figure 2. Typical camera placement and fields of view

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2.3 RUNNING CAMERA CABLES
CAUTION
When installing cables, follow these guidelines:
Avoid excessive lengths of cable at the control and device end. Excess cable should be pulled back to a
duct area where it can be folded and secured. Leave a service loop as directed for specific devices.
Cables should not come into contact with bare metal edges, light ballasts, or magnetic speaker coils. If
ballasts and speaker coils cannot be avoided, cross them perpendicularly.
Cables that are secured with cable-ties should not be tightened to the extent that the cable is
compressed or damaged. The cables should not be crimped, crushed, or severely bent.
When passing cables through tapping plates or metal sidewalls of the vehicle,if possible, insert
grommets in the holes to protect the cable. If it is not possible, make sure that the protective outer CL2
jacket is maintained when passing the cable through the hole.
When pulling cable through the conduit, do not jerk or over-pull the cables. These actions will stretch
and damage the cable. Attach a pull-line to the cable jacket, not to the connectors.
1) Route cables from each camera location to the DVR location as determined by your customer-
specific system layout. Figure 3 shows an example system layout.
2) If cables must be pulled through vehicle walls with limited access or conduit, attach pull lines to the
cables jackets, and gently pull cables through the appropriate routing paths.
3) After reaching camera locations, leave enough cable for a 6-inch (152 mm) service loop at each
location.
4) Pull any excess cable back into the duct area where it can be folded and secured.
Figure 3. Typical camera cabling layout
DVR location

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2.4 INSTALLING CAMERA ASSEMBLIES
The MobileView system will support up to eight cameras (color and monochrome). Cameras supported by
the MobileView system can provide a 1.0 V pk-pk composite analog video signal, either NTSC or PAL, at
75 ohm (CCTV standard).
2.4.1 INSTALLING SURFACE-MOUNT CAMERA ASSEMBLIES
Surface-mount camera housings are typically mounted to the ceiling, but can be mounted to any flat
vehicle surface.
Note: In some installations, it is necessary to use a metal tapping plate behind the mounting surface. If a tapping plate is used,
prepare it in the same way as the mounting surface (i.e., drill a cable entry hole and mounting holes in the appropriate locations).
1) Use the template in Appendix A to mark the location of the
cable-entry hole and two mounting holes. See Figure 4.
2) Using a 3/16-inch (5 mm) drill bit, drill the two mounting
holes.
3) Using a 1-inch (25.4 mm) drill bit, drill the cable entry hole.
4) Install a 3/4-inch (20 mm) (interior diameter) grommet on
the cable entry hole, or where feasible.
5) Connect the video and power cables to the camera,
and feed the excess cable into the vehicle’s duct area.
6) Mount the camera and mounting plate to the vehicle
surface and tapping plate, if used See Figure 5.
7) Refer to section 2.4.3 Adjusting Cameras for Functional
Field of View to align the camera’s field of
view to the appropriate angle.
8) Secure the surface-mount housing to the mounting
plate with the four 3/8-inch tamper-resistant
tamper-torque machine screws provided, using
a blue locktite. See Figure 6.
Cable entry hole
Mounting holes
Figure 4. Mounting hole locations
Figure 5. Mounting plate installation
Figure 6. Surface-mount housing installation

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2.4.2 INSTALLING FLUSH-MOUNT CAMERA ASSEMBLIES
There are two types of flush-mount cameras—square and angled. Flush-mount camera assemblies are
mounted flush with the side panels of the vehicle.
Note: The square bezel that holds the glass camera cover has countersunk holes in the backside that cover the two housing
screws. The housing and bezel screws are separate to allow access to the camera for focusing and adjusting while the housing is
held firmly in place.
1) Verify that there is at least 6 inches (152 mm) of clearance behind the mounting location.
2) Cut a 3.25- by 3.25-inch (83 by 83 mm) hole in the appropriate location on the mounting surface.
3) Using the housing as a template, mark the location of the mounting holes.
4) Using a 3/16-inch (5 mm) drill bit, drill the mounting holes.
5) Connect the video and power cables to the camera assembly.
6) Mount the camera assembly to the vehicle surface using two fasteners screwed into panel nuts.
See Figure 7 or 8 (depending on the type of camera assembly being installed).
7) Refer to section 2.4.3 Adjusting Cameras for Functional Field of View to align the camera’s field of
view according to the appropriate angle.
8) Attach the cover plate to the housing. If you are installing a square housing, you must drill two
additional mounting holes for the cover plate. See Figure 9 or 10.
Figure 7. Angled flush-mount housing installation Figure 8. Square flush-mount housing installation

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Figure 9. Angled flush-mount housing cover Figure 10. Square flush-mount housing cover
2.4.3 ADJUSTING CAMERAS FOR FUNCTIONAL FIELD OF VIEW
Depending on location, the camera’s position might have to be adjusted to provide the best field of view.
Adjusting the camera positioning might include altering the position of the camera and, for surface-mount
cameras, using a spacer.
To adjust the angle of the camera, see
Figure 11 and perform the following:
1) Loosen the camera’s pivot screws.
2) Rotate the camera to the correct
angle.
3) Retighten the pivot screws.
Surface-mount cameras are configured at
the factory to be installed onto the ceiling
of the vehicle. If you are installing a
surface-mount camera on the side of the
vehicle, see Figure 12 and perform the
following to rotate the camera lens:
CAUTION
Over-tightening the set and pivot
screws can damage the camera’s
lens.
1) Loosen the set screw on the top of
the camera assembly.
2) Rotate the camera assembly 90 .
3) Retighten the set screw.
Figure 11. Adjusting the camera angle
Figure 12. Rotating the camera

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To adjust the camera according to where it will be mounted on the vehicle, perform the following:
1) See Figure 13, which shows orientation
of a camera for mounting on the
curbside of the bus, the backside of the
bus, or in a forward-facing position on
the dashboard. Note that the lens set
screw ( ) and the wiring harness ( )
are positioned at the top of the camera.
2) For cameras mounted on the street
side of the bus or surface-mounted
facing backward, remove the two side-
set screws, as shown in Figure 14, and
lift the camera out of its bracket.
3) Rotate the entire camera assembly
180º. See Figure 14.
4) Insert the camera into the bracket, and
replace the set screws. The lens set
screw and the wiring harness should be
positioned at the bottom of the camera.
See Figure 15.
Figure 13. Camera orientation for curbside mounting.
Figure 14. Rotating the camera for street-side orientation
Figure 15. Camera orientation for street-side mounting

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2.5 INSTALLING THE STATUS KEYPAD
The status keypad should be installed in an enclosed, secure area inaccessible to the public.
The keypad is preset at the factory for 5 VDC power input. If the keypad is to be installed more than
100 feet (30 m) from the DVR, it must be switched to 12 VDC power input; refer to Appendix B for keypad
setup. If you are installing more than one keypad, refer to Appendix B to set the DIP switch.
1) Using the mounting bracket as a template,
mark the location of the mounting holes. See
Figure 16.
2) Drill the mounting holes.
3) Mount the keypad.
4) Run a four-conductor 18 AWG twisted-pair
cable with overall shield from the keypad
location to the DVR location.
5) Trim the cable to the desired length.
6) At the keypad end, use a Molex crimper to
crimp the wire’s pins.
7) Insert the wires into the receptacle end of the
four-pin Molex connector according to
Figure 17.
8) Plug the Molex connector into the keypad.
Figure 16. Keypad mounting holes
5/12 VDC (red; goes to terminal 18 of
the J9 terminal block on the DVR
back box)
Ground (black; goes to terminal 17 of the
J9 terminal block on the DVR back box)
RS485B (green; goes to terminal 20 of the
J9 terminal block on the DVR back box)
RS485A (white; goes to terminal 19 of the
J9 terminal block on the DVR back box)
Figure 17. Keypad wiring

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2.6 INSTALLING THE IMPACT SENSOR (OPTIONAL)
The Impact Sensor is typically mounted near the DVR and comes with a 7-foot (2.13 m) cable that
terminates in the DVR.
CAUTION
Do not install the Impact Sensor until you have tested its functionality on each vehicle. The Impact Sensor
should be mounted on a flat, stable surface and secured to the frame of the vehicle. The mounting surface
must not be subject to vibrations.
1) Using the Impact Sensor as a template, mark the location of the two mounting holes. The Impact
Sensor should be aligned so that it is square with the front and rear of the vehicle. See Figure 18.
2) Drill the mounting holes with an appropriate size drill bit.
3) Mount the Impact Sensor.
4) Route the provided cable to the DVR. Connections to the J11 terminal block on the DVR back box
are as follows: N/C wire (green or white) to terminal 1, common wire (black) to terminal 2, positive
wire (red) to terminal 18.
Align square with the front and rear of the vehicle
Align square with the sides of the vehicle
Cable to DVR back box
Figure 18. Aligning the Impact Sensor

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2.7 INSTALLING THE PANIC BUTTON (OPTIONAL)
The Panic Button is typically installed within reach of the driver.
Note: There are two versions of the panic button: one with a key reset and one without. See Figures 19 and 20.
1) Using the panic button as a template, mark the location of the two mounting holes.
2) Using a 3/16-inch (5 mm) drill bit, drill the mounting holes.
3) Using a 3/4-inch (20 mm) drill bit, drill a hole for the panic button’s wiring.
4) Splice a six-conductor 18 AWG cable to the panic button’s wiring.
Note: The panic button with key reset (Figure 19) has six wires, and the panic button without key reset (Figure 20) has only five.
The N/C and common wires are both yellow and are interchangeable.
5) Route the cable to the DVR. Connections to the J11 terminal of the DVR back box are as follows:
N/C and common (2 wires, both yellow) to terminals 3 and 4, normal wire (green) to terminal 13,
check wire (red) to terminal 15, positive wire (gray) to terminal 18, negative wire (white, present only
on the panic button with key reset) to terminal 17.
6) Mount the panic button.
2.8 INSTALLING THE MICROPHONE (OPTIONAL)
The MobileView microphone (Figure 21) is typically
mounted in the head sign area by the driver. Refer to
the instructions provided with the microphone for
installation procedures. A two-conductor shielded
microphone cable and a twisted pair power cable (18
AWG wire is recommended) must be routed from the
microphone to the DVR location. The shielded wire is
attached at the microphone end only. A service loop
should be left at the microphone end.
Figure 19. Panic button with key reset Figure 20. Panic button without key reset
Figure 21. MobileView microphone

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3 DVR INSTALLATION AND WIRING
The DVR is housed within a protective outer housing that is mounted to the vehicle. All connections are
made through the Back box. See Figure 22.
Inner DVR box Back box Infrared eye
Outer housing RJ45 port Audio output
Figure 22. DVR assembly
3.1 MOUNTING THE DVR HOUSING
Note: The DVR housing can be mounted in various
orientations (except upside down), but you must leave
enough space to open the door and to remove the DVR.
See Figure 23 and perform the following:
1) Remove the four acorn nuts ( ) and
locking washers ( ) from the top of the
DVR outer housing ( ).
2) Remove the DVR housing. (Do not
remove the vibration isolators ( ) or the
bolts and nuts holding them in place.)
3) Mount the mounting plate ( ) to the
vehicle using four nuts and bolts (not
provided) (1/4-20-inch bolts ( ) are
recommended). Use the provided 1/4-inch
spacers ( ) beneath the mounting plate if
the door must fully open.
4) Place the DVR outer housing back onto
the mounting plate and line up the holes
in the mounting brackets ( ) with the
bolts in the vibration isolators.
5) Reattach the four acorn nuts and locking washers.
Figure 23. Mounting the DVR

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3.2 WIRING THE DVR
Wire connections between the DVR and auxiliary devices are made to the DVR’s back box (Figure 24).
Wires enter through the cable-entry hole protected by the splashguard.
3.2.1 ACCESSING THE DVR BACK BOX
Note: Use the splashguard only when the unit is mounted in an exposed area.
See Figure 25 and perform the
following:
1) Remove the back box’s two
cover screws.
2) Remove the back box from
the DVR.
3) Remove the splashguard by
unscrewing the two screws
inside the connection box.
Camera and keypad outputs
(J9 terminal block)
Four-pin Molex
(J3 power management board)
BNC connectors (video inputs J1 – J8) EM shutdown resistor
Modem port (J10 serial port) S1 switch
Ethernet connector (optional) S2 switch
Ferrite clamp on 4-conductor power
cable connected to J3 Audio connections (J12 terminal block)
Alarm inputs/outputs, status
indication, modem, and impact sensor
(J11 terminal block)
Figure 24. DVR back box connections
Figure 25. Splashguard ( ) and cover screws ( ) on DVR back box

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3.2.2 CAMERA AND KEYPAD WIRING
Note: If you are installing the keypad more than 100 feet (30 m) from the DVR, set the S1 switch ( in Figure 24) to the down
position. If you are installing eight cameras (system maximum), set the S2 switch ( in Figure 24) to the down position.
CAUTION
Do not confuse the J9 terminal block with the J11 terminal block. The J9 is above the J11 and is for
camera and keypad connections; the J11 is for input/output wiring.
3.2.2.1 J9 TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTIONS
The J9 terminal block provides power to the vehicle’s cameras and the keypad.
1) Remove the J9 terminal block ( in Figure 24) from the back box by loosening its mounting screws
and pulling it out of its socket.
2) Make connections as shown in Figure 26. To make connections, strip each wire 3/8 inch (9.5 mm),
insert it into the appropriate slot, and tighten the terminal screw.
3) Reinstall the J9 terminal block.
Power 1 Power 5 Keypad power
Power 2 Power 6 Keypad RS485 communication
Power 3 Power 7
Power 4 Power 8
Figure 26. J9 terminal block connections
3.2.2.2 BNC CONNECTIONS
Connect each camera’s video output
cable to its corresponding BNC connector
on the back box. See Figure 27.
Camera 1 connects to J1, camera 2 to J2, etc.
Note: Camera numbers will not always correspond
one to one with the BNC connectors. Be sure to
connect the appropriate BNC port, according to
specific system design.
Figure 27. BNC connectors