Ltl Acorn Ltl-8830 Series User manual

4K 30FPS ultra-high-definition video
Ltl-8830 series
5G NR or 4G LTE Cellular Mobile Communication
Low Power Consumption Infrared Scouting Camera
0.4S Trigger Time
USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information.........................................................................................1
1.1 Features .....................................................................................................2
1.2 Application .................................................................................................3
1.3 Illustration...................................................................................................3
1.4 Keypad .......................................................................................................6
Getting Started .................................................................................................8
2.1 Load Batteries ...........................................................................................8
2.2 Insert SD Card........................................................................................... 8
2.3 Insert SIM Card .........................................................................................9
2.4 Insert the external button control box with display screen...................9
2.5 Enter Test Mode ......................................................................................10
2.6 Set up and install the environmental data acquisition device............11
2.7 Automatically Update Camera Time ..................................................... 13
2.8 Low Power dual PIR Sensor..................................................................13
ADVANCED SETTINGS..................................................................................14
3.1 Set up Parameters on Camera ............................................................. 14
3.2 Playback Mode........................................................................................ 17
3.3 Set up Wireless Network Menu on Camera ........................................18
3.4 Set up Camera on PC ............................................................................ 21
3.5 SMS Remote Control & Table of Command Code..............................24
3.6 View Local MPNO Name and Signal Strength on TFT Screen .........28
E-mail Uploading Function ...........................................................................30
4.1 Setup E-mail Parameters on Camera ..................................................30
4.2 Set up E-mail Parameters on PC.......................................................... 31
FTP Uploading Function ...............................................................................36
5.1 Setup FTP Parameters on Camera ......................................................36
5.2 Set up FTP Parameters on PC..............................................................37
Ltl Camera Cloud System Settings..............................................................42
6.1 Set Parameters of Ltl Camera Cloud System on Camera ................. 42
6.2 Set Parameters of Ltl Camera Cloud System on computer...............43
6.3 Ltl Camera Cloud System remotely modifies camera parameters ...47
6.4 Ltl Camera Cloud System Introduction ................................................49
LTL-8830 Series Products.............................................................................51
7.1 Ltl-8830 series model ............................................................................. 51
IMPORTANT INFORMATION..........................................................................53
8.1 Power Supply ..........................................................................................53

8.2 Prevent From Short-Circuits ..................................................................53
8.3 SD Card ................................................................................................... 53
8.4 Auto Adjustment on Video Length.........................................................53
8.5 850nm and 940nm IR LED .................................................................... 54
8.6 Mount on Tripod ......................................................................................54
8.7 FAQs on 4G Function............................................................................. 54
8.8 Low Battery Alert.....................................................................................55
Precautions.....................................................................................................56
9.1 Battery safety...........................................................................................56
9.2 Use Camera Outdoors ...........................................................................56
FIRMWARE UPGRADES................................................................................58
Remote update program via Ltl Camera Cloud System............................60
LIMITED WARRANTY.....................................................................................63
Appendix I: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..................................................64
Appendix II: PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................67
Appendix III: Illustration of Battery Box Installation .................................68
Appendix IV: Place and Install Camera .......................................................70
Ver: Ltl-8830-EN-001

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General Information
The manual is for model Ltl-8830-5G(EXT.LCD),Ltl-8830-4G(EXT.LCD) and
Ltl-8830WMC(EXT.LCD). This series cameras are 4K ultra-high-definition video
5G NR(4G LTE and no network version are available for option) cellular mobile
communication camera, developed by our company, which equipped with
external display.
Ltl-8830 series cameras use a high-end image processor, work with a 8
megapixels BSI CMOS image sensor and a 120 degrees wide-angle lens that
captures up to 4K 30fps HD video with audio and 20 megapixels high-definition
photos, the delicate and clear image offers users different visual experience.
Equipped with 5GNR wireless transmission module, supports multi-band 5G
network, compatible with multi-band of LTE FDD and LTE TDD, with
characteristics of fast transmission speed, supports multiple bands, etc. The
maximum uplink speed in the 5G network environment can reach 500Mbps (for
4G LTE wireless transmission module, maximum uplink speed is 50Mbps). In the
5G or 4G network mode, 4K video and 20MP photo can be quickly sent to the
user's E-mail, FTP server, or directly uploaded to the Ltl Camera Cloud System. In
order to save traffic flow, users can the camera to send thumbnail. Send back the
full size picture which is valuable by SMS remote control function. The superior
SMS remote control function supports to change camera parameters, get camera
shooting and sending picture back by sending SMS remote control command to
4G module, make it convenient to operate.
Low-power PIR sensors with features of high sensing accuracy and
sensitivity to avoid wrong shooting and missed shooting, as well as features of low
standby current and so on when working on the camera. The camera standby
current is about 90uA, far lower than 400 to 2000uA of other brands hunting
camera in the industry, which greatly extends the standby time.
Ltl Acorn established the Ltl Camera Cloud System Server based on
traditional wireless transmission products to offer users a better product
experience. This system is a comprehensive network camera management
system integrating camera image reception, image management, camera
management, environmental data analysis and camera remote control. The
captured picture and Video can be directly uploaded to Ltl Acorn cloud system via
network with protocol http/https, users are able to log in the cloud system on
mobile APP, WeChat official account or computer web browser to view and
manage the pictures and video uploaded by the camera, as well as remotely
manage the camera, modify camera parameters, etc.
The working principle of this series camera is with its highly sensitive
Passive Infra-Red (PIR) sensor to sense the infrared signal from animal or human,
automatically triggers to take pictures, video. Send the captured file to E-mail,
appointed FTP or Ltl Camera Cloud System via wireless network. Please read the
USER’S MANUAL in details before starting for better understanding and
operation.

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1.1 Features
Using 8MP sensitivity (with Nyxe technology), it also has a good
imaging effect when shooting at night.
120 degrees wide angle lens, shooting range is wide, picture is clear
and delicate.
Video resolution 4K(3840x2160) and 2K(2560x1440), ultra high
definition video with audio, H.265 video compression format.
Photo resolution is available in 20M, 16M, 12M, 8M and 4M.
Shooting mode: video + snapshot mode, photo mode and video mode,
(video+ snapshot mode: take a snapshot during video recording in ON
mode, the size of the snapshot photo is consistent with the video
resolution).
The 2.45”TFT color external display can be connected with camera by
Type-C USB socket for setting parameters, previewing and replaying
video and photo.
5G NR wireless transmission module, upload speed is up to 500Mbps
(optional 4G LTE wireless transmission module version, maximum
uplink speed is 50Mbps).
Send video and photo over wireless network to E-mail, FTP, or Ltl
Camera Cloud System.
You can plug the external environment data collection device with the
USB Type-C socket, which accurately detect the ambient temperature,
humidity and light intensity of the environment where the camera
located, and collect data automatically as well as upload the data to the
Ltl Camera Cloud System at preset time every day.
SMS remote control supports to change the camera settings, trigger
camera remotely and control camera to send back full size picture by
sending SMS command.
The picture and video taken by the camera can be directly uploaded to
the Ltl Camera Cloud System server through the network. Users can
manage the photo and video taken by the camera through the Ltl
Camera Cloud System.
FTP uploading function, camera uploads the file to appointed FTP after
shooting, users can download the picture or video from FTP.
Update the camera time by synchronizing over the network.
Support setting coordinate latitude and longitude.
Ultra-long standby time: more than 3 years with 6 18650 lithium
batteries.
6 super bright 850nm or 940nm IR LED lights for great night vision.

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Working temperature: -45℃- +70℃.
Tight waterproof housing: IP68.
Low power consumption PIR patented technology, ultra-fast trigger
shooting, camera standby current is about 90uA.
Take pictures in quick succession at an interval of 0.4 seconds.
Two high accuracy timers make the camera work in two specified
periods as request.
Set an ID for the camera, the prefix of file name could be same as the ID,
makes it easy to classify the pictures from different place.
Shooting date, time, latitude and longitude, battery level, temperature,
moon phase, etc can be showed at photo stamp.
Password protected to prevent unauthorized operation.
Optional memory overwrite function: delete the early pictures or videos
automatically to make room for new records.
Security box is optional for purchase.
Support to fix by tripod.
5G NR wireless module supports frequency:
5G NR：n1/n28/n41/n77/n78/n79
4G LTE：B1/B2/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
WCDMA：B1/B2/B5/B8
4G LTE wireless module supports frequency：
B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41
1.2 Application
Wildlife animal and plants observation
Security and surveillance
1.3 Illustration
Figure 1.1 shows the front view of the camera
Figure 1.2 shows the bottom view of the camera
Figure 1.3 shows the camera's external button control box with
display screen
Figure 1.4 shows the camera's battery compartment

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Figure 1.1Front View of the Camera
Light Sensor
Mic
IR LED Light
Motion Indicator
Lens
Low Power
PIR Pyroelectric
Infrared Sensor
Lock Hole
Lock Buckle
GPS Antenna
Antenna

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Figure 1.2 Bottom View of the Camera
The camera provides the following connections for external devices: Type -C
port of external LCD display and keypad control box, SD card slot, SIM card
slot, external DC power charging port.2 positions of power mode switch:
switch inward: OFF mode, switch outward: ON auto shooting mode. To enter
TEST test mode, please connect the external display when the switch is at
ON position, when the switch is at ON and unplug the external display,
camera enters the automatic shooting mode.
•Figure 1.3 shows the camera's external button control box with display screen
LED display
Keypad
Loudspeaker
External DC
Power in jack
SD card slot
Battery door
Type -C socket of
external control box

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•Figure 1.4 shows the camera's battery compartment
CAUTION: If you are not using the camera for an extended period of
time, it is highly recommended that you remove the batteries from
the camera to avoid possible acid leak that may damage the camera
and void the warranty.
1.4 Keypad
Keypad
Keypad
Function
Power mode
switch
OFF: power off. ON: automatic shooting. ON (connect
with external button control box with display screen):
enter test mode.
MENU key
Enter/exit menu.
Left key
press to enter the wireless settings menu (TEST mode).
Choose submenu setting item of menu (menu mode).
Lock hole
Electrode contact
Battery
container

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Right key
Take photo (camera mode). Take video (video mode). Exit
play or stop recording video(replay mode)
Up arrow key
Enter video mode (TEST mode). Move upward
(menu/replay mode).
Down arrow
key
Enter camera mode (TEST mode). Move downward
(menu/replay mode).
OK key
Confirm. Enter/exit reply mode.
Working
indication light
The red light flashes 5 times when the camera enters the
ON automatically shooting mode.
PIR indication
light
In TEST mode, the indicator light is up when PIR detect
the animal.

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Getting Started
2.1 Load Batteries
The battery box on the back of the camera can load 6 18650 lithium
batteries.
Please note that the battery polarity should correspond to the
marks on the battery box when installing.
Please follow the positive and negative mark on battery box to
load 6x18650 lithium batteries.
Note: When using the battery case to power the camera, please be sure
to install 6 fully charged 18650 lithium batteries in the battery box.
The camera can use an external DC power supply of output current 2A,
12V~24V to charge the battery in the battery box. It is recommended to use
our company’s LTL-SUN-5.5W or LTL-SUN (built-in lithium battery) solar
charger(purchased separately) for long working time. The camera may work
in the field for more than 3 years without replacing battery.
2.2 Insert SD Card
Support 16GB ~ 128GB (Class 10 and above), the genuine SanDisk
or Kingston 32GB SD card (Class 10 or above) are recommended.
Please format the SD card on camera before using it for the first time
Unlock the lock buckles and you will see the SD card slot at the
bottom of the camera, insert SD card as below picture slightly into SD

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card slot, you will hear the sound like “click” and the card insertion is
finished. Please make sure the SD card insertion direction is same
with the sign aside the SD card slot.
Insert SD card
The camera does not come with internal memory. It will not work
without a SD (Secure Digital) memory card or SDHC (High
Capacity) card. Before inserting the SD card, please make sure
the write-protect switch is at “OFF” side (NOT at the “LOCK”
position), format the SD card on camera before using.
2.3 Insert SIM Card
SIM card should be purchased from local mobile operator and ensure
that SMS and 5G or 4G data traffic are available.
Insert SIM Card
At the left side of the camera back, you can see the SIM sign and the SIM
card slot. Insert the SIM card into the slot as the sign slightly and you will
hear sound “click” and finish insertion. Please make sure the insertion
direction of SIM card is correct when inserting.
2.4 Insert the external button control box with display screen
Turn the camera switch to the ON position to enter the TEST mode after it is
normally connected to the external display. After the switch is turned to the
ON, when there is no external display connected, it automatically enters ON
mode.

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Insert the external button control box with display screen
There is a Type-C USB socket at the bottom of the camera main unit,
insert the plug of external button control box with display screen into
the socket and finish installation. The display cannot plug well if in
opposite direction.
2.5 Enter Test Mode
Turn the switch to ON position, close the camera with the battery box and
fasten the buckles (battery box with 6 fully charged 18650 batteries correctly
installed), insert the Type-C USB plug of external display into camera as the
picture, camera enters preview test mode. External button control box with
display screen with the keypad, in this case, you can use the camera as a
normal digital camera to take picture and video by controlling the keypad.
Press to take video (move upward in menu or replay mode).
Press key to set the camera to take pictures (press down
arrow key in MENU or REPLY mode).Set the brightness of night
picture in Camera mode.
Press SHOT key to manually take picture or video and save
in SD card. Furthermore, press SHOT key to play or stop
playing video when replying.
Press REPLAY key to enter Replay mode (confirmation
function in menu mode). At this moment, press up and down
arrow key to turn page.
Press key to enter menu, change parameters setting to
make the camera works as required. To change the camera

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parameters, please refer to the Advanced Settings for better
operation.
Press key to enter press to enter the wireless settings menu,
please refere section 3.3 for details.
In the Test mode, you can test the working area of the IR sensor,
especially the sensing angle and the sensing distance. Do the
following:
First tie the camera to the tree with a strap and aim at the area
you are interested in.
Walk parallel to the camera from one end of the sensing area to
the other. Try different distance and angle to the camera.
If the indicator light is only flashing blue or red when you moving,
indicating that camera will activate in advance at the location of
you. If the indicator light is flashing red and blue at the same time,
it means that the camera will take pictures at your position.
After doing this test, you can find the best shooting position when you
install the camera. In general, we recommend placing the camera at a
height of 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) from the ground.
2.6 Set up and install the environmental data acquisition
device
External environmental data acquisition device is not included in standard
package, it can be purchased separately. The Ltl Acorn environmental data
acquisition box is a device that collects the temperature, humidity, light
intensity, soil temperature and soil moisture of the surrounding environment.
After it is connected to wireless communication trail camera, it can monitor
environmental changes and record the environment data of temperature,
humidity, light intensity, soil temperature and soil moisture.
Two models available: Ltl-WSD-01and Ltl-WSDTR-01
Ltl-WSD-01: monitors and collects data of ambient temperature, humidity,
and light intensity.
Ltl-WSDTR-01: monitors and collects data of ambient temperature, humidity,
light intensity, soil temperature and soil humidity (with soil monitoring probe)

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Ltl-WSD-01 Ltl-WSDTR-01
Note: Ltl-WSDTR-01 with a soil monitoring probe, please insert the probe
into the soil about 2.5cm deep when using( it can be adjusted appropriately
according to the field environment), it can monitor the soil temperature and
the relative humidity of the air in the soil.
Install the external environmental data acquisition device
Camera connects external display to enter TEST mode after powering on, in
TEST mode, set the send option to Camera Cloud System and set it’s
upload parameters, set the environmental monitoring menu to 'On'. Unplug
the external display after the menu setting is completed, camera enters ON
mode, then connect the Type-C USB plug of environmental data acquisition
device with camera as the picture correctly, it can start automatically
The probe head is facing down
when mounted

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collecting ambient temperature, humidity, light intensity and soil temperature
and humidity(collects every 5 minutes) and upload the data collected to the
cloud system every 6 hours through the camera. The uploaded data can be
viewed on page Ltl Camera Cloud System -> Environmental Data Analysis.
Attention: The Environment Monitoring only works when the sending
status is set to the Ltl Camera Cloud System and the Environment
Monitoring menu is "ON".
2.7 Automatically Update Camera Time
Automatically update the camera time over the network requires the
camera with SIM card inserted to connect to network.
Connect the external display in ON mode to enter TEST mode, the
wireless module receives the network signal and begins to update and
correct the camera time, after the update is successful, the display shows '
UTC SUCCESSFUL'.
In ON mode, camera starts wireless module to connect to the network at
about 00:13 every day to automatically update and correct the camera
system time.
2.8 Low Power dual PIR Sensor
Turn the switch to ON position, close the camera with the battery box and
fasten the buckles (battery box with 6*18650 fully charged batteries
correctly installed),camera enters the automatic infrared sensing shooting
mode when external display is not connected. After entering this mode,
the red indicator light on the front of the camera will flash 5 times, after the
red light is off, the camera enters the automatic shooting mode. When an
animal or other object enters the sensing range of the PIR, the camera
immediately starts shooting.
Attention: The camera PIR uses the latest induction technology, the
sensing distance is up to 18 meters, when installing the camera, user
must try the best to make camera horizontally facing the distance for
shooting, the installation height is 0.5 to 0.8 meters, do not install the
camera obliquely up or obliquely down, otherwise it will seriously
affect the normal induction shooting of the camera. To avoid potential
false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances, please do
not aim the camera at a heat source (e.g.: the sun, heated stone or
metal) or nearby tree branches and twigs. The ideal direction to aim at
is the north and the open place without heat source.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS
3.1 Set up Parameters on Camera
LTL ACORN hunting cameras are shipped with default setting parameters.
Users can change setting according to their own needs. Turn the camera
switch to the ON position, install the SD card and SIM card correctly, close
the camera with the battery box and fasten the buckles(battery box with
6pcs fully charged 18650 lithium batteries correctly installed), then connect
camera to the external display, the camera boots up and enters the preview
test mode, you can start setting parameters.
Press MENU key to enter/exit the menu. Press and to move the
marker to choose menu. Press and to change the setting, and always
press to confirm and save the changes, or the new setting would not be
saved.
Parameter
Settings
Description
Mode
Video +Snap
Camera, Video,
Select to take photo or video clips.
Video + Snapshot: when the camera
enters ON mode to record video, it
automatically captures a photo, the size
of the photo is same as the video
resolution.
Format
Enter
All files will be deleted after formatting the
SD card. Highly recommended to format
the SD card on the camera at the first
using. Caution: make sure the important
files on the SD card are backed up before
formatting.
Photo Size
4MP、8MP、
12MP、16MP、20MP
Select desired resolution for photo from 4
to 20 megapixels. Higher resolution
produces higher quality photo, but
occupies more space and slightly affects
the shooting interval.
Video Size
4K、2K
Larger recording sizes have better
results, but will take up more SD card
space.

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Set Clock
Setup
Press the OK button to enter the
submenu of clock setting, the date,time
and time zone can be set according to
the prompts.
Picture No.
01 P,
02 P, 03 P
Select the number of burst shooting at
per trigger.
Video
Length
Default setting
is 10s,optional
setting is
‘Automatic ’
or 2s~60s
Set length of video as required, camera
will start recording video as preset length
after it is automatically triggered in ON
mode and stop recording till preset length
is reached. Set as ‘Automatic’, the
length of video triggered in ON mode
will automatically change from range of
5s to 32s. If animal keeps wandering in
the detection range when recording video
in ON mode, the recording will last up to
maximum length of 30s, if animal stop
moving or leave detection range, the
recording will stop.
Interval
1 Min, optional
from 1 second
to 60 minutes
Select the length of time that the camera
will wait from when the last picture was
taken and written on the SD card, to
when it responds to any new triggers. It
prevents the SD card from filling up with
too many redundant images of the same
object, save power and SD card space.
Sense Level
(Sensitivity)
High, Normal,
Low, Off
Select the sensitivity of the PIR sensor.
When set to off, the camera will stop PIR
induction shooting; it is usually used
when time lapse (TIME LAPSE) shooting
is turned on (induction shooting and time
lapse shooting can work at the same
time). Higher sense level with longer
sensing distance, but easier to be
interfered. The Normal/Low setting suits
outdoors while the High setting suits
indoors or environment with higher
temperature. Recommendation: Do not
set the sensitivity to high when the
temperature is below 25℃.

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Time Stamp
On, Off
Select ON the camera or video will
automatically mark the time stamp and
the photo can show the camera ID,
coordinates, temperature and moon
phase.
Notice: the temperature shown is the
internal temperature of the camera,
the camera will heat at work, it makes
the difference between internal and
external temperature and the
difference will be small if the camera
does not work long time in the field.
Timer1
Off, On
Select On and the camera will
automatically work within a specified
period of the day. For instance, if the
starting time is set at 7:00 and the ending
time at 9:00, the camera can be triggered
from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Outside this
period the camera will not be triggered
even animal passes by.
Timer2
Off, On
Select On and the camera will
automatically work within a specified
period of the day. For instance, if the
starting time is set at 10:00 and the
ending time at 11:00, the camera can be
triggered from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Outside this period the camera will not be
triggered even animal passes by.
Password
Set
Off, On
After selecting ON, set 4 digits as the
power-on password. After password is
set, others cannot turn on camera to
reset the parameters. Please be sure to
record the password, otherwise it is easy
to forget.
Serial No.
Off, On
Select On to assign an ID for the camera
with 4 digits and/ or alphabets, 0~9 and
A~Z, the ID will be imprinted on photo
with time stamp On.

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Notice: The password setting is available on camera only, but not on
PC setup.
3.2 Playback Mode
Camera connects the external display in ON mode to enter TEST mode,
press OK button to enter playback mode, in playback mode you can view the
video and photo in camera, press the 'up button' and 'down button' to switch
files, press the 'right button' to pause/play, press 'menu button' to open the
playback menu, you can choose to delete photo and video, or directly
upload the current photo or video to E-mail, FTP or Camera Cloud System.
Playback Mode Menu
Time Lapse
Off, On
Select On, you can set the time period of
automatic cycle shooting, and the camera
will automatically take pictures/videos
without triggering according to the time
period set. This feature is useful for
shooting cold-blooded animals or
observing the growth of plants. This
function can be used with timer settings.
Beep Sound
On, off
To turn on or off the beep sound caused
by pressing the keys. The default setting
is On.
SD Cycle
Off, On
Choose On to overwrite the SD card,
which automatically deletes the oldest
files when the SD card becomes full to
make room for the latest pictures or
videos.
Audio
Off, On
Turn on or turn off the audio record
function when recording video, default
setting is ON, if you don't want to record
sound when recording video, please
choose OFF.
Default Set
Enter
Press OK button to confirm restoring the
camera's menu settings to factory
settings(wireless network settings menu
is excluded).
Parameters
Settings
Description