NetVu TransVu User manual

TransVu
Express
Installation Guide

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Whilst every attempt is made to ensure these manuals are accurate and current, AD Holdings reserves the right to alter
or modify the specication of the machine described herein without prejudice.
Contents
Introduction .......................................................3
System Documentation .....................................3
Installation .........................................................4
Installation requirements ...................................4
LED’s .................................................................6
Care in feeding cables ...................................... 7
Notes on installation space ...............................8
Mounting the Baseplate ....................................8
Baseplate dimensions & measurements: ..........8
TransVu Express top view dimensions .............9
37 way Connector Layout ................................. 10
Connecting Cameras ........................................11
Connecting a Composite Monitor ......................11
Connecting Audio ..............................................12
Network Connections ........................................12
Ignition Sense Input ..........................................13
Alarm Inputs ......................................................13
Serial Port .........................................................14
Switched Power Output.....................................14
Relay Output .....................................................15
Connecting Vehicle Power ................................16
Technical Specication ......................................17

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Introduction
TransVu Express is a Digital Video Recorder and network server designed specically for transport
and mobile applications. Rugged case design and aerospace grade anti-vibration (A/V) mounts
allow the unit to withstand the vibrations generated within vehicles whilst a single connector keeps
installation simple.
In addition to moving vehicle applications TransVu Express is ideal for mobile surveillance, rapid
deployment and covert operations.
Vehicles – buses, taxis, vans, trains and heavy goods vehicles are ideal candidates for TransVu
Express.
Rapid Deployment/Mines/High Risk Areas – the 10 to 30 volt supply voltage range and low current
consumption make the TransVu Express product range ideal for remote CCTV applications, for
example in areas where solar panels with battery backup provides the only option for power, or
recording in mines, mine vehicles or other high risk areas where health and safety issues place
constraints on power supplies.
Part of the NetVu Connected product range, the TransVu Express is fully network capable and
supports the Internet standard TCP/IP protocol. As the TransVu Express is a mobile product the unit
can be accessed via wireless LAN or GSM / GPRS / CDPD / UTMS / HSDPA. Supporting up tor
eight video inputs, two audio channels, three alarm inputs and intelligent power management the
TransVu Express is a powerful, cost effective transportation recorder.
The TransVu Express range includes:
• 4 or 8 video input - xed 2.5” hard disk drive
• 4 or 8 video input - removable 2.5” hard disk drive
• 4 or 8 video input - removable Flash card (CF or SD supported)
System Documentation
The Installation and Operation of the TransVu Express are detailed in the manual suite which
consists of:
• Quick Start Guide - Initial steps to get the TransVu Express up an running to basic
operation.
• Installation Guide - Full instructions to install the TransVu Express unit.
• Conguration and Operation Guide - Full conguration documentation for the
TransVu Express.

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Installation
This section is separated into two parts;
• Physical Installation - (tting the baseplate, shock absorbers etc.)
• Product Orientation - (cable connections, etc.)
The TransVu Express can be mounted horizontally or vertically. It is recommended that it is mounted
horizontally; the unit does not have to be orientated to the direction of vehicle travel.
Sufcient space must be provided around the unit, connector and cable to allow a small amount of
movement, particularly in the vertical axis, for the anti-vibration mounts to work effectively.
Installation requirements
Note: Read all the instructions before commencing installation.
The TransVu Express is xed to the vehicle via a mounting plate.
It should be mounted as low as possible within the vehicle, on a secure base free from resonance
and secondary vibrations.

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The TransVu Express is secured to the mounting plate via four shock absorbing xings. This
dramatically reduces the effects of vehicle borne vibrations and enables the system to operate in
harsh shock environments.
1) Fix each of the four shock absorbers to the TransVu base from underneath using
two 6 UNC screws provided. These must be xed using loctite on the screw
threads.
2) Fit the lower washer to the stud.
3) Lower the TransVu and mounted shock absorbers onto the baseplate. (See section
“Fitting the TransVu to the Baseplate”.)
4) Put a snubbing washer on each of the four studs on top of the shock absorbers.
5) Fix the TransVu in place by using four 8 UNC Nylock nuts.
8 UNC Nylock nut
Snubbing washer
TransVu flange
Shock absorber
6 UNC screws
8 UNC Stud
Baseplate
Washer
Vibration will cause the TransVu Express to move on the shock mounts. Allow clearance around the
unit to accomodate this movement. It is recommended that a minimum tment volume of
290mm (11½ ”) x 190mm (7½ “) x 90mm (3½ “) is allowed.
90mm
Total height of enclosure for TransVu Express is 90mm (3½ “)

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LED’s
Six status LEDs are visible on the opposite end of the unit to the connector.
They are labelled as follows:
HDD NET
PWR
REC
FAIL
CF/SD
Description Function
HDD Illuminates red to indicate power to the hard disk drive
CF/SD Illuminates red to indicate power to the CF/SD slots
PWR Illuminates green when Power is connected to the unit
REC Illuminates green when the unit is recording
NET Illuminates green when the unit is connected to the network
FAIL Illuminates green until the unit senses a failure condition

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Care in feeding cables
Ensure the cables feeding the 37 way connector are clamped to the same mounting surface as the
TransVu Express. This will help avoid any vibration being transmitted along them to the unit.
Recommended tment area - 285mm (11¼”) x 195mm (7¾ “)
Minimum height of enclosure - 90mm (3½ “)
Notes on installation space
Additional space is required around the electrical connector to allow the disconnection of the cable
from the unit.

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Mounting the Baseplate
The TransVu Express baseplate should be secured to the vehicle using appropriate nuts, bolts and
shakeproof washers. The baseplate should preferably be mounted horizontally although it can be
mounted vertically if absolutely necessary.
The unit does not require alignment with the normal direction of travel of the vehicle.
Baseplate dimensions & measurements:
6mm x 9mm
hole
6mm x 9mm
hole
6mm x 9mm
hole
6mm x 9mm
hole
6mm x 9mm
hole
6mm x 9mm
hole
Mounting
Posts
207mm
215mm

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TransVu Express top view dimensions
185mm
185mm
30mm
18mm
18mm
10mm
30mm
18mm
18mm
18mm
18mm
18mm
18mm
10mm

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37 way Connector Layout
Numbers looking at the front of the male connector.
1 19
3720
Pin Signal Description
1 Monitor Output
2 Video ground
3 Camera 8
4 Camera 5
5 Video ground
6 Camera 4
7 Camera 1
8 Audio ground
9 Audio Input 2 (mic)
10 Relay output (negative side)
11 COM1 port: RS-232 TXD
12 10/100 Ethernet port: TX+
13 10/100 Ethernet port: TX-
14 Alarm Input 1
15 Alarm Input 3
16 Switched power output – negative
17 Power input - negative: ground
18 Power input - negative: ground
19 Video ground
Pin Signal Description
20 Camera 7
21 Camera 6
22 Video ground
23 Camera 3
24 Camera 2
25 Video ground
26 Audio Input 1 (line)
27 Relay output (positive side)
28 Alarm ground
29 Alarm Input 2
30 Ignition sense input
31 COM1 port: RS-232 RXD
32 COM1 ground
33 10/100 Ethernet port: RX+
34 10/100 Ethernet port: RX-
35 Switched power output – positive (1A)
36 Power input - positive: 10V – 30V DC
37 Power input - positive: 10V – 30V DC
Warning! Always disconnect power before making connections to the unit.