MobileView PENTA User manual
PENTA Installation Manual
UM-TR-1210
PENTA Installation Manual
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Content
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
About this manual 2
Product overview 2
Chapter 2 Camera installation 7
System layout 8
Camera cable guidelines 9
Installing camera assemblies 10
Chapter 3 DVR installation 19
Installation overview 20
Locating the DVR 20
Mounting the DVR 21
Wiring 22
Chapter 4 DVR configuration 41
Connecting to the DVR 43
Remote desktop connection 44
Local resources 45
Date and time settings 46
Committing DVR changes 47
System configuration 48
Deleting files after setup 64
Chapter 5 Optional hardware installation 67
Installing the accelerometer 68
Configuring the accelerometer 69
Installing an impact sensor 73
Installing a panic button 74
Installing a microphone 76
Installing a GPS unit 78
Chapter 6 Testing 79
MobileView PENTA testing 80
MobileView PENTA testing 80
Video manager program 85
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and support 87
Troubleshooting 88
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Contacting us 89
Online resources 90
Appendix A Checklists and worksheets 91
DVR installation checklist 92
DVR viewer configuration checklist 94
Vehicle layout 97
Appendix B Templates and dimensions 101
Camera mounting plate template 102
DVR base plate 103
DVR assembly dimensions 104
Index 105
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MobileView PENTA Installation Manual 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Summary
This chapter provides an overview of MobileView PENTA, including minimum
hardware and software requirements, and the steps you need to perform before
installing, configuring, and using MobileView PENTA.
Content
About this manual 2
Product overview 2
Retrieving and viewing images 4
Product contents 4
System requirements 5
Other requirements 5
References and related documents 6
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About this manual
The MobileView PENTA Installation Manual includes an overview of the product
and detailed instructions explaining:
•How to wire the MobileView system
•How to configure and commission the system
•How to test the system
There is also information describing how to contact technical support if you have
questions or concerns. To use this document effectively, you should have a basic
knowledge of the following:
•CCTV systems and components
•Electrical wiring
•Windows XP operating system
•TCP/IP networking
•Windows Remote Desktop protocol and file sharing
Read these instructions and all related documentation before installing or
operating this product. The most current versions of this and related
documentation are available from technical support. Refer to “Contacting us” on
page 89 for instructions on contacting technical support.
Note: A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes, should
perform all required hardware installation.
Product overview
The MobileView PENTA digital video recording system (DVR) has two models
that support up to sixteen cameras, multichannel audio, and optional equipment
such as an impact sensor, status/tag indicator, GPS, and wireless networking
devices.
A MobileView system consists of software applications and the required
equipment. The system may also include the accessories shown in Figure 1 on
page 3.
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Figure 1: Typical MobileView PENTA system layout
1. Aluminum housing
2. Camera
3. Up to 16 cameras per DVR
4. RG179 Siamese coaxial
cable
5. GPS antenna
6. DVR assembly
7. Wireless bridge
8. Wireless antenna
9. Wireless antenna cable
10. Microphones
11. Ethernet cable
12. Panic button
13. Accelerometer
14. Impact sensor
The central component of the MobileView system is a high-quality DVR, which
records images from eight or sixteen cameras (monochrome or color) depending
on model, dual-channel audio and other information such as the time, date, and
vehicle number. You can adjust image storage capacity by changing your
recording speed, selected resolution, and drive size.
The DVR begins capturing video within 90 seconds of receiving the vehicle’s
ignition signal. It continues to capture data while that signal is present and for a
programmable shutdown delay period after the vehicle ignition signal expires.
Surveillance and event-based video data is stored on a mobile-rated, removable
hard disk drive caddy. When available storage capacity is full, the DVR
automatically overwrites the oldest data with new data in a FIFO (first-in, first-out)
fashion.
Note: Most MobileView products are not supplied with mounting hardware.
Exceptions are noted in the appropriate sections of the manual.
The MobileView solution uses Video Manager software for the review of
surveillance and event-based video stored on the DVR. Video Manager is also
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used to configure MobileView operating parameters. The Fleet Manager
application adds remote management tools to automate video download, device
health checking, e-mail notifications, and more.
Retrieving and viewing images
The DVR stores the captured digital images as monochrome or color files, which
you can download to a computer using the MobileView Video Manager software.
The DVR connects to a viewing station through a wired or wireless Ethernet
connection. The viewing station is generally a laptop or desktop PC running the
Windows XP (or Vista) Professional operating system. When you are connected
to the viewing station, you can view or observe live video and log data stored on
the DVR. You can also transfer recorded data to long-term storage media such
as DAT tapes or recordable CDs.
Note: An Ethernet crossover cable is required to connect the DVR to the viewing
station via a wired Ethernet connection.
Product contents
The MobileView PENTA system consists of a digital video recorder (DVR)
assembly that includes:
•DVR main assembly
•Removable HDD caddy and key
•Removable wiring backbox
•Mounting plate
A MobileView system can contain one or more of these accessories:
•Camera (16 maximum)
•Panic button
•Impact sensor
•Microphones
•Accelerometer
•GPS antenna
•Wireless bridge
•LCD display monitor
Inspect the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are
damaged or missing, do not use the unit. Contact the supplier immediately. If you
need to return the unit, you must ship it in the original box.
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System requirements
You need a PC to view the images and to interact with the system. The minimum
PC requirements are:
•Windows XP OS with SP2 and all current updates (or Vista)
•.NET Framework SP1.1 and 2.0
•Intel Core 2 dual 2.4 GHz
•Intel 945 chipset recommended
•2 GB recommended
•SVGA monitor (1024 x 768 pixel resolution)
•NVIDIA 8XXX series GPU, 9XXX series recommended
•160 GB hard disk space (360 GB recommended)
•DVD-RW drive
•Ethernet crossover cable
Other requirements
Make sure you have access to the tools you will need to complete the
installation:
•BNC crimper
•Cat 5 Ethernet crossover cable
•Cat 5 Ethernet patch cable
•Drill and bits, up to 5/8 in.
•Electrical connections (ends,
lugs,etc.)
•Electrical tape
•Electrical voltmeter
•Extension cords
•General tools
•Heat shrink
•Hole saws, up to 1–1/8 in.
•Laptop/viewing station
•Thread-locking compound
•Molex pin crimper
•Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
•Riv-nut gun
•Socket set, up to 5/8 in.
•Solder gun with solder
•Spare BNCs
•Wrenches, up to 5/8 in.
•Spare Molex pins
•Spare terminal blocks
•Tie wraps (8 in.)
•Torx bit, secured #10
•Wire snake
•Wire strippers
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References and related documents
For information related to MobileView PENTA and its operation, consult the
following documents:
•MobileView Fleet Manager User Manual (P/N 1056730)
•MobileView Video Manager User Manual (P/N 1056729)
•MobileView Sideye Camera Installation Instructions (P/N 1032731)
•MSS-7007-00-FF Camera Installation Instructions (P/N 1038137)
You may also want to see the documentation for your cameras and other
products for installation and setup information.
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Chapter 2
Camera installation
Summary
This chapter provides information on determining a system layout and installing
the hardware components.
Content
System layout 8
Camera cable guidelines 9
Installing camera assemblies 10
Surface-mounted cameras 10
Flush-mounted cameras 12
Adjusting the camera’s field of view 13
Mounting location adjustments 15
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System layout
Camera layout and fields of view vary based on several factors including vehicle
seating arrangements, partition walls, door location, and customer guidelines. It
is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that these factors are adequately
considered before installation begins.
Figure 2 below shows a typical, eight-camera layout generally used on a 40’
transit bus. While most areas of the vehicle are covered when cameras are
located in this manner, this illustration is provided as a guide and not a rule for
actual camera placement. In all new installations, you should obtain customer
acceptance of camera location and fields of view as part of installation planning.
Figure 2: Typical eight-camera setup with fields of view shown
1. Front door camera. Front of the bus over
the driver’s head, looking at the front
passenger entry.
2. Forward-facing camera. Front of the bus,
looking in front of the bus.
3. Front-to-rear camera. Front of the bus,
looking down the center aisle to the back.
4. Rear exit camera. Across from the back
door, looking at the back doorway.
5. Rear-to-front camera. Back of the bus,
looking up the aisle to the front of the bus.
6. SideEye side camera. Exterior of the bus
by the front door, looking toward the back
of the bus.
7. Center-to-rear camera. Between the front
and back door, looking down the center
aisle to the back of the bus.
8. SideEye rear camera. Back of the bus,
looking behind the bus.
Note: Cameras 6 and 8 in Figure 2 above are MobileView SideEye cameras.
Camera 2 is a MobileView forward-facing camera. For installation of these
cameras, see their respective manuals, shown in “References and related
documents” on page 6.
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Camera cable guidelines
When installing camera cable, follow these guidelines:
•Avoid excessive lengths of cable at the control and device end. Pull back
excess cable 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.
•Do not tighten cables that are secured with cable-ties to the extent that the
cable is compressed or damaged. Do not crimp, crush, or severely bend the
cables.
•When passing cables through tapping plates or metal sidewalls of the vehicle,
if possible, insert grommets in the holes to protect the cables. If it is not
possible, make sure that the protective outer CL2 jacket is maintained when
passing the cables through the holes.
•When pulling cable through the conduit, do not jerk or overpull the cables.
These actions will stretch and damage the cable. If you must pull cables
through vehicle walls with limited access or conduit, attach a pull line to the
cable jacket, not to the connector, and gently pull the cable through the
appropriate routing paths.
•Route cables from each camera location to the DVR location as determined
by your specific system layout. Figure 3 on page 10 shows an example of
cabling layout.
•After reaching camera locations, leave enough cable for a 6 in. (152 mm)
service loop at each location.
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Figure 3: Typical eight-camera cabling layout
1. Front door camera
2. Forward-facing camera
3. Front-to-rear camera
4. Rear exit camera
5. Rear-to-front camera
6. SideEye side camera
7. Center-to-rear camera
8. SideEye rear camera
9. DVR location
Installing camera assemblies
The MobileView system supports up to eight cameras (color and monochrome).
Cameras supported by the MobileView system provide a 1.0 Vp-p composite
analog video signal, at 75 Ω (CCTV standard).
Note: In some installations, it is necessary to use a metal tapping plate behind
the mounting surface. If you are using a tapping plate, prepare it the same way
as the mounting surface. Drill a cable entry hole and mounting holes in the
appropriate locations.
Surface-mounted cameras
It is typical to install surface-mount camera housings on the ceiling, but you can
also mount the housings on any flat vehicle surface. Mounting hole locations are
shown in Figure 4 on page 11.
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Figure 4: Mounting holes
1. Cable entry hole
2. Mounting hole
3. Mounting hole slot
To surface mount a camera housing:
1. Use the template in Figure 64 on page 102 to mark the location of the cable-
entry hole and two mounting holes (see Figure 4 above).
2. Using a 3/16 in. (5 mm) drill bit, drill the two mounting holes.
3. Using a 1 in. (25 mm) drill bit, drill the cable entry hole.
4. Install a 3/4 in. (20 mm) (interior diameter) grommet on the cable entry hole,
or where feasible.
5. Connect the video and power cables to the camera, and then feed the excess
cable into the vehicle’s duct area.
6. Mount the camera and mounting plate onto the vehicle surface and tapping
plate, if used. Do not put the screw in the center of the mounting hole slot
(Figure 5).
7. To align the camera’s field of view, see “Adjusting the camera’s field of view”
on page 13.
8. Use a thread-locking compound, which prevents screws from vibrating, to
secure the surface-mount housing to the mounting plate with the four 3/8 in.
tamper-resistant tamper-torque machine screws (Figure 6).
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Figure 5: Mounting plate installation
Here
Figure 6: Surface-mount housing installation
Flush-mounted cameras
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 back face that cover the two housing screws. The housing and bezel
screws are separated to allow access to the camera for focusing and adjusting
while the housing is held firmly in place.
To flush-mount a camera housing:
1. Leave at least 6 in. (152 mm) of clearance behind the mounting location.
2. Cut a 3.25 x 3.25 in. (83 x 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 in. (5 mm) drill bit, drill the mounting holes.
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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 (Figure 7).
7. To align the camera’s field of view to the appropriate angle, see “Adjusting the
camera’s field of view” below .
8. Attach the cover plate to the housing (Figure 8 below). If you are installing a
square housing, you must drill two additional mounting holes for the cover
plate.
Figure 7: Camera housing installation
Angled flush-mount housing Square flush-mount housing
Figure 8: Cover installation
Angled flush-mount cover Square flush-mount cover
Adjusting the camera’s field of view
Depending on the camera’s location, you might have to adjust the camera angle
to provide the best field of view. Adjusting the camera angle might include
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altering the horizontal or vertical angles of the camera and, for surface-mount
cameras, using a spacer. See Figure 9 below.
To adjust the vertical angle:
1. Loosen the camera’s pivot screws.
2. Rotate the camera to the correct angle.
3. Retighten the pivot screws.
Figure 9: Adjusting the camera’s vertical angle
Surface-mount cameras are configured at the factory to be installed onto the
ceiling of the vehicle. You can rotate the camera lens if you are installing a
surface-mount camera on the side of the vehicle. See Figure 10 below.
To rotate the camera lens:
1. Loosen the set screw on the top of the camera assembly.
2. Rotate the camera assembly at 90°.
3. Retighten the set screw.
Figure 10: Adjusting the camera’s horizontal angle
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