L3 Mobile-Vision TB-100 User manual

TB-100 Bluetooth Transmitter
Installation Guide
version 1.0

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Bluetooth Transmitter Installation Guide
The Bluetooth Transmitter is a device that can be added to new and existing Flashback systems
(including Flashback2, Flashback3, and FlashbackHD) to enable bi-directional record triggering
between Flashback system(s) and BWX-100 body worn camera(s).
Bluetooth Transmitter Kit
The Bluetooth Transmitter Kit includes:
ZAS-TM010001—Transmitter module model TB-100—Qty: 1
ZAN-001-0001—Antenna—Qty: 1
ZCA-C22021-6—Cable, antenna—Qty: 1
ZMC-TM010002—Bracket, antenna mounting—Qty: 1
HDW-90064A330—Screw, #8 x 1/2 lg, hex head, sheetmetal, drill point, steel—Qty: 4
HWD-90190A148—Screw, #6 x 1/2 lg, pan head, sheetmetal, steel—Qty: 2
ZCA-TM010001—Cable assembly, signal and power—Qty: 1
ZCA-TM010002—Cable assembly, Flashback pigtail—Qty: 1 (Flashback version only)
2 x ZCA-TM010003—Cable assembly, Fuse Holder, 2A—Qty: 1
2 x CO-159-1622—Butt Splice, 22-16 AWg—Qty: 1
If you are using this Bluetooth Transmitter with a Flashback in-car video system, see
“Flashback Version” on the next page.
If you are using this Bluetooth Transmitter with Body Worn cameras only, see “Emergency
Lights or Siren Activated Version” on page 5.

Flashback Version
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Flashback Version
Mount the transmitter box
Begin by selecting a location that is:
On a flat surface in the trunk or cabin
Within 4 feet of the antenna and 10 feet of the Flashback DVR, and
Away from possible spills.
Next, mount the transmitter box (ZAS-T M010001) to the surface using the self-tapping screws.
Mount the antenna
Begin by selecting a location that is within 4 feet of the Bluetooth Transmitter, such as on
the vehicle’s back deck, cage wall, or A-pillar. Next, mount the antenna (ZAN-001-0001)
using the provided bracket hardware (ZMC-TM010002).
Connect the antenna cable (ZCA-C22021-6) to the antenna (ZAN-001-0001).
Connect the other end of the antenna cable (ZCA-C22021-6) to the Bluetooth
Transmitter.
Plug the Signal & Power cable (ZCA-TM010001) into the POWER/SIGNAL port on the
back of the Bluetooth Transmitter.
Make the wiring connections:
Wire Color Connect to…
FB REC LED Orange Orange wire on Flashback Pigtail cable
GROUND Black Same ground location as Flashback
12V BATTERY Red To 2-amp fuse, then to battery positive
IGNITION White To 2-amp fuse, then to white wire on Flashback
Pigtail cable
TRIGGER OUT Gray To the brown Aux 1 wire or gray Aux 2 wire
Connect the Flashback Pigtail cable (ZCA-TM010002) to the white lead on the back of
the Flashback monitor cable.
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Configure the Flashback to support remote triggering:
a. Login to your DES video management software as an Admin user.
b. Open the DVR record for the Flashback that will be connected to this Bluetooth
Transmitter.
c. Click the Triggers/Display tab.
d. Select the Aux 1 or Aux 2 checkbox to indicate which Flashback connection you used for
TRIGGER OUT.
Remain logged into to your video management software for step 9.
Configure each of your BWX-100 devices to support remote triggering. This involves
logging into your video management software as an Admin user and making the following
changes to each device’s DVR record (see Video tab):
Set the Remote Triggering field to Enabled
Enter an agency identification code in the Agency Id field (write this code down, as you’ll
need it for step 10).For detailed instructions, see “Changing a BWX-100 DVR Record” in
the BWX-100 User’s Guide.
Use the Bluetooth Transmitter Configuration Tool application provided by L3
Mobile-Vision to configure the new Bluetooth Transmitter. This involves installing the
Bluetooth Transmitter Configuration Tool on a laptop, connecting that laptop to the
Bluetooth Transmitter via an Ethernet cable, then logging into the software and selecting
your Bluetooth Transmitter settings. For detailed instructions, refer to the Bluetooth
Transmitter Configuration Guide.
Field test the trigger function. Once the Bluetooth Transmitter is properly installed and
configured, turn the vehicle on. Next, position the BWX-100 within 100 feet of the
Bluetooth Transmitter with line-of-sight to the antenna.
Test Flashback-to-BWX Triggering: Manually start a Flashback recording. Verify that the
BWX-100 started recording, then manually stop the BWX-100 and Flashback recordings.
Test BWX-to-Flashback Triggering: Manually start a BWX-100 recording. Verify that the
Flashback started recording, then manually stop both recordings.
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Flashback Version
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Emergency Lights or Siren Activated Version
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Emergency Lights or Siren Activated Version
Mount the Bluetooth Transmitter
Begin by selecting a location that is:
On a flat surface in the trunk or cabin
Within 4 feet of the antenna and 10 feet of the Flashback DVR, and
Away from possible spills.
Mount the Bluetooth Transmitter (ZAS-TM010001) to the surface using the self-tapping
screws.
Mount the antenna
Begin by selecting a location that is within 4 feet of the Bluetooth Transmitter, such as on
the vehicle’s back deck, cage wall, or A-pillar. Next, mount the antenna (ZAN-001-0001)
using the provided bracket hardware (ZMC-TM010002).
Connect the antenna cable (ZCA-C22021-6) to the antenna (ZAN-001-0001).
Connect the other end of the antenna cable (ZCA-C22021-6) to the Bluetooth
Transmitter.
Plug the Signal & Power cable (ZCA-TM010001) into the POWER/SIGNAL port on the
back of the Bluetooth Transmitter.
Make the wiring connections.
Wire Color Connect to…
TRIGGER IN 2 Blue Emergency lights or siren
GROUND Black Chassis ground
12V BATTERY Red To 2-amp fuse, then to battery positive
IGNITION White To 2-amp fuse, then to vehicle ignition sense
TRIGGER IN 1 Green Emergency lights or siren
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Configure each of your BWX-100 devices to support remote triggering. This involves
logging into your video management software as an Admin user and making the following
changes to the device’s DVR record (see Video tab):
Set the Remote Triggering field to Enabled
Enter an agency identification code in the Agency Id field (write this code down, as you’ll
need it for step 10).For detailed instructions, see “Changing a BWX-100 DVR Record” in
the BWX-100 User’s Guide.
Use the Bluetooth Transmitter Configuration Tool application provided by L3 Mobile-
Vision to configure the new Bluetooth Transmitter. This involves installing the
Bluetooth Transmitter Configuration Tool on a laptop, connecting that laptop to the
Bluetooth Transmitter via an Ethernet cable, then logging into the software and selecting
your Bluetooth Transmitter settings. For detailed instructions, please refer to the Bluetooth
Transmitter Configuration Guide.
Field test the trigger function:
a. Turn the vehicle on.
b. Position the BWX-100 within 100 feet of the Bluetooth Transmitter with line-of-sight to
the antenna.
c. Turn on the vehicle’s emergency lights or siren and verify that the BWX-100 started
recording.
d. Manually stop the BWX-100 recording.
NOTE: In this application, the Bluetooth Transmitter is only used for sending a signal
that can be received by other Bluetooth-Transmitter-enabled Flashback systems or
trigger-enabled BWX-100s. It does not re-broadcast a signal received by other
Bluetooth Transmitters or BWX-100s.
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FCC Compliance
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FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure, the
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least
20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Canadian Users
This device complies with Industry Canada License-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using a dipole
antenna and a maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To
reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication.

FCC Compliance
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This device has been designed to operate with dipole antenna(s), and having a maximum gain
of 9 dBi. Dipole antennas having a gain greater than 9dBi are strictly prohibited for use with
this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
This device is granted for use in Mobile only configurations in which the antennas used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all person
and not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with FCC and Industry
Canada multi-transmitter product procedures.
Utilisateurs Canadiens
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes d'Industrie Canada en ce qui concerne les appareils de
type CNR exempts de licence. Son utilisation doit répondre aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) cet appareil ne peut produire d'interférence, et 2) cet appareil doit accepter toute
interférence, incluant celle capable de causer son fonctionnement indésiré.
En vertu du règlement d'Industrie Canada, cet émetteur radio ne peut fonctionner que si on
utilise une antenne dipôle et un gain maximal (ou moindre) approuvés par Industrie Canada en
fonction de l'émetteur. Pour réduire le risque d'interférence radio chez les autres utilisateurs,
on recommande de choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de manière à ce que la puissance
isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) suffise tout juste à assurer une communication efficace.
Cet appareil a été conçu pour être muni d'une antenne dipôle ou plus avec un gain maximal de
9 dBi. Il est strictement interdit d'utiliser des antennes dipôles présentant un gain supérieur à
9dBi avec cet appareil. L'antenne doit présenter une impédance de 50 ohms.
Cet appareil doit être utilisé uniquement dans les configurations mobiles, alors que les
antennes employées avec cet émetteur doivent être installées de manière à présenter une
distance de séparation d'au moins 20 cm de tout individu. De plus, elles ne doivent pas se
trouver au même endroit que d'autres émetteurs, sauf si on respecte la procédure de la FCC et
d'Industrie Canada en ce qui concerne les produits dotés de plusieurs émetteurs.