NexSens EWC User manual

IMPORTANT - BEFORE FIELD DEPLOYMENT: Completely configure a new camera with embedded Wi-Fi or cellular
telemetry in a nearby work area. Operate the system for several hours and ensure proper video and image captures. Use
this test run to become familiar with the features and functions.
Use a 7/64” hex driver to remove the (4) screws
holding the lens cover.
a. Carefully lift the lens cover, avoiding contact
with the camera lens (Figure 2).
Invert the camera to release the camera lens onto
a soft, non-abrasive surface.
a. Note: A ribbon cable is connected to the
interior of the camera lens. Ensure the surface
is close enough to avoid putting tension on
the ribbon cable connection.
EWC ENVIRONMENTAL WEB CAMERA
QUICK START GUIDE
Overview
The NexSens EWC environmental web camera offers
live-view, time-lapse, and time-video-clip modes with
real-time cellular communication. EWC cameras are
watertight and able to operate in extreme environments.
The internal settings allow users to balance resolution
and bandwidth to maximize image quality and cellular
responsiveness and are adjustable via the embedded Wi-
Fi or cellular telemetry with a web link. The EWC can be
powered by any 12VDC source, including a direct connec-
tion with a NexSens CB-series buoy battery or SP-series
power pack. The camera accepts sensor measurements
from NexSens X2 data loggers and can transmit this in-
formation along with imagery to the WQData LIVE cloud
datacenter.
What’s Included?
(1) EWC Environmental Web Camera
(1) EWC Mount
(1) Quick Start Guide
Figure 1: NexSens EWC Environmental Web Camera
SIM Card Installation
Figure 2: Remove the camera lens cover.
Figure 3: Remove the camera lens.
Gently pull down on the black connector piece
holding the ribbon cable connection.
a. Slowly remove the ribbon cable and place the
camera lens on a non-abrasive surface.
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Figure 4: Release the interior ribbon cable.

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Remove the green wires from the top and bottom
of the camera body.
a. Gently pull apart the top and middle section
of the body from the base.
b. Ensure to remove slowly to avoid contact with
the internal circuitry.
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Figure 5: Disassemble the camera body.
Insert the SIM card as shown in the image below.
Ensure the metal contact is facing upward and
the beveled edge is inserted first.
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Figure 6: Install the SIM card.
Reassemble the camera by reversing the order of
steps in this guide.
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Camera Mounting
Use the included Philips head screw to connect
the camera mount to the base of the camera.
Figure 7: Attach the mount to the camera base.
Use the included U-bolts, flat washers, lock
washers, and hex nuts to attach the camera and
mount to the solar tower.
a. Ensure to align the rounded interior of the
mount with the solar tower.
b. Tighten each side of the mount and U-bolts
evenly using a 7/16” socket wrench.
Figure 8: Mount the camera to the solar tower.
Establish Camera Communication
Follow the link below to access the NexSens EWC
Environmental Web Camera User Guide. There users
will learn how to establish connection to the camera to
adjust the internal video and imagery settings, set up
cellular communication, and push data to the WQData
LIVE Cloud Datacenter.
• nexsens.com/ewckb