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Trail Camera M15
User Manual
Trail Camera M15 User Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview......................................................................................................................1
1.1 Device Description.................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Function........................................................................................................................1
1.3 Appearance............................................................................................................................2
1.3.1 Component .................................................................................................................2
1.3.2 Indicator......................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Preparation ..................................................................................................................5
2.1 Install Battery ........................................................................................................................5
2.1.1 Battery Instruction .....................................................................................................5
2.1.2 Battery Installation.....................................................................................................5
2.2 Install SD Card........................................................................................................................5
2.3 Reinstall SIM Card (Optional) ...............................................................................................6
2.4 Install Antenna ......................................................................................................................7
2.5 Install HIKMICRO Sight..........................................................................................................7
2.6 Add Device.............................................................................................................................8
2.7 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................................8
2.8 Mount Device ........................................................................................................................8
2.8.1 Mount Device with Strap ...........................................................................................9
2.8.2 Mount Device on Tripod (Optional) ..........................................................................9
Chapter 3 Device Settings...........................................................................................................10
3.1 Remote Control ...................................................................................................................10
3.2 Set Camera Mode ................................................................................................................10
3.3 Working Time ......................................................................................................................11
3.4 Scheduled Shot ....................................................................................................................11
3.5 Shot Settings........................................................................................................................12
3.5.1 Burst Shot .................................................................................................................12
3.5.2 Delayed Shot ............................................................................................................12
3.6 PIR Sensitivity ......................................................................................................................12
3.7 Flash Output ........................................................................................................................13
3.8 Max. Pics to Upload/Day ....................................................................................................13
3.9 Edit Device Name ................................................................................................................13
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Chapter 4 System Settings..........................................................................................................15
4.1 GPS Service ..........................................................................................................................15
4.2 Set Date Format...................................................................................................................15
4.3 SD Overwriting Cycle...........................................................................................................15
4.4 View Device Information ....................................................................................................15
4.5 Restore Device.....................................................................................................................16
4.6 Delete Device.......................................................................................................................16
Chapter 5 File Management ....................................................................................................... 17
5.1 View Files.............................................................................................................................17
5.2 Edit Files...............................................................................................................................17
5.3 Filter Files.............................................................................................................................18
5.4 Export Files ..........................................................................................................................19
Chapter 6 Appendix.................................................................................................................... 20
6.1 Device Command.................................................................................................................20
6.2 Device Communication Matrix ...........................................................................................20
Safety Instruction....................................................................................................................... 21
Legal Information.......................................................................................................................23
Regulatory Information.............................................................................................................. 24
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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Device Description
HIKMICRO Trail Camera M15 is a powerful and robust 4G cellular trail camera. It can be triggered
by the movement of animals with a highly sensitive Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensor. It takes
true living color photos or video clips during the day and super clear black and white images or
video clips at night. The captured photos and video clips can be transmitted to smart phones
through the 4G cellular network anytime anywhere.
1.2 Main Function
●Convenient 4G network reception and transmission: M15 supports 4G cellular network, viewing
captured photo directly via HIKMICRO Sight app.
●Photo browsing and category management: Browse and manage the captured images and
videos in the album.
●Rich yet ease-to-use functions via HIKMICRO Sight app: M15 supports managing camera settings
and checking camera status.
●Remote Control: Set the interval of receiving captured pictures and videos on app, or
synchronizing settings. See Remote Control.
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1.3 Appearance
1.3.1 Component
Figure 1-1 Components of Trail Camera
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Table 1-1 Component Description
No.
Component
Function
1
PIR Sensor
Detects movements of targets and triggers captures.
2
Lens
Views targets.
3
Infrared Light
Helps to view targets clearly in dark environment.
4
Light Sensor
Senses ambient brightness.
* Device works normally in setup mode if the indicator stays
solid red.
5
Microphone
Records sound.
6
SD Card Format
Hold to format the SD card.
7
On/Off/Setup
Switch
On/Off: Turn on/off the device.
Setup: Switch to this status to start app configuration.
8
Indicators
Green: In good working status.
Yellow/Red: Exception occurs.
* For detailed explanations, see Indicator.
9
SD Card Slot
To install SD card in it.
10
Synchronization
Button
Press to synchronize the settings on app and trigger
manual capture in setup mode.
11
Release Button
Releases the battery compartment.
12
Reset
To restore default settings.
13
Power Interface
To connect to the external power source (12 VDC).
14
Type-C Interface
To transmit data with a type-C cable.
15
Tripod Mount
For standard 1/4” tripod mount.
16
Battery
Compartment
Holds batteries.
17
Protective Cover
Protects buttons and components.
18
Cover Latch
Locks the protective cover.
19
Lock Hole
To lock the protective cover with a strap.
20
Antenna Interface
To connect the antenna.
21
SIM Card Slot
To install the SIM card in it.
22
Strap Attachment
Points
To thread the strap through the holes.
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Note
In setup mode, if you do not operate the device for more than 3 min, the device will automatically
enter working mode.
1.3.2 Indicator
The indicator description of the device is explained as follows.
Table 1-2 Indicator Description
Icon
Description
Status
SD Card Indicator
Solid Green: SD card in good status.
Flashing Green: In debug mode or firmware upgrade.
Yellow: SD card exception.
Red: No SD card.
Off: SD card format.
Battery Indicator
Green: Battery level is higher than 80%.
Yellow: Battery level is between 20% and 80%.
Red: Battery level is lower than 20%.
Flashing Red: Device powers off after 5 s.
Signal Indicator
Solid Green: Optimal signal.
Yellow: Acceptable signal.
Red: Insufficient signal.
Flashing Red: No SIM card/not Mega SIM card/
communication exception.
User Account Indicator
Flashing Green: Connecting to server.
Solid Green: User account bound, and connects to
server communication successfully.
Flashing Red: User account bound, but connecting to
server communication failed.
Solid Red: User account not bound.
Note
If all indicators turn green first and then off, it means the device is performing resetting.
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Chapter 2 Preparation
2.1 Install Battery
2.1.1 Battery Instruction
●Make sure your batteries can work normally in the temperature range of -20 °C to 55 °C (-4 °F to
131 °F).
●Remove batteries if you aren’t making use of the device for a long time.
●Device supports rechargeable or dry AA batteries. The required battery voltage is 1.5 V to 2 V.
●The battery life varies according to different function settings.
2.1.2 Battery Installation
Figure 2-1 Install Batteries
Steps
1. Press the battery compartment release button.
2. Pull out the battery compartment.
3. Install six or twelve AA batteries according to the positive and negative marks.
4. Insert the battery compartment until it clicks into the locked position.
2.2 Install SD Card
Note
●Pay special attention to the installation direction, or the SD card will be stuck in the slot.
●The SD card space shall not exceed 32 GB, or the device cannot detect the SD card status
accurately.
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Steps
1. Make sure the installation direction of the SD card is correct (as shown in the picture).
2. Insert the SD card until it clicks into the locked position.
Figure 2-2 Install SD Card
2.3 Reinstall SIM Card (Optional)
Note
●The SIM card has been installed in the device. DO NOT reinstall the SIM card if unnecessary.
●Pay special attention to the installation direction, or the SIM card will be stuck in the slot.
Steps
1. Push the SIM card inwards and release it until you hear a click. Remove the SIM card as it pops
up.
2. Make sure the installation direction of the SIM card is correct (as shown in the picture).
3. Insert a SIM card until it clicks into the locked position.
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Figure 2-3 Install SIM Card
2.4 Install Antenna
Install the antenna to magnify the signal in outdoor environment, such as forest.
Steps
1. Align the thread hole on the antenna to the antenna holder.
2. Rotate the antenna clockwise to fix it to the device.
Figure 2-4 Install Antenna
2.5 Install HIKMICRO Sight
Search HIKMICRO Sight on App Store (iOS System) or Google Play™ (Android System) to download
it, or scan the QR code to download and install the app.
Android System
iOS System
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