Photo Sentinel Tempo User manual

Quick Start Guide
TEMPO
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CONTACT
INDEX
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INDEX
Setup Tips
Quick Start Guide
Network Setup
Scheduling Settings
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If you run into issues not covered or resolved by this quick start
guide, additional information can be found on our website, or by
contacting our international support team:
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SETUP TIPS
CREATE AN INSTALLATION
Before setting up your hardware, you will need to create
an installation by following the steps outlined at
photosentinel.com/kb/create-installation.
The installation will allow you to select a Cloud Services plan,
configure your system and view your photos on an online
gallery.
Note: Once the installation has been created, monthly service fees
will apply. We recommend setting up your installation close to the
date of installing on-site.
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SYSTEM ALERTS
System Alerts and Notifications let you know if your system
is behaving unexpectedly or has a critical issue. Alerts are
enabled by default, and you will receive Notifications at the
email address and/or mobile number listed in your User Details.
To learn how to change Alerts and Notification preferences, or
to understand more about the Alerts System, head to
photosentinel.com/kb/alerts-system.
TEST BEFORE INSTALLING
The controller integrates with a cellular network to transfer
photos and data. You may need to manually configure the
equipment to work with your local network. To save time,
money and stress at the installation site, we recommend
you set up and test the system before you travel to install it.

QUICK START
QUICK START FOR THE TEMPO
Log into photoSentinel Control Hub
to view your system.
Open the housing. Push down on
the thumb tabs to unclip and slide
out the carriage (2A).
Unclip and slide the camera plate
to the right, out of the carriage.
(2B opposite)
Plug the battery insert into the
camera battery port.
Mount your camera to the
camera plate and secure back
into the carriage.
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4Insert SD card, trigger cable and
USB cable into the camera.
Insert SIM card into the controller.
5Slide the carriage back into the
housing. Push firmly until both
sides click into place.
6Switch the controller into Setup
mode.
7Turn camera on, frame the image
and configure the camera settings.
After setting up the camera, leave
it switched on for normal
photoSentinel operation.
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To frame the image, switch the camera to
Live View and adjust the three-axis housing
mount, securing the bolts using the security
hex bit in the accessories box.
Check the camera’s on-board time and date
are correct.
Adjust all camera settings as appropriate. As
a general rule, long-term timelapse is best
captured in Aperture Priority, with all other
settings locked down to manual.
IMPORTANT: Save on-board camera settings
by switching the camera off and back on.
Note: Some cameras do not allow settings
to be changed while the USB cable is plugged
in. Simply disconnect the USB from the
camera and re-connect when the camera
set-up is complete.
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Log in to setup.photosentinel.com.auwith
your username and password.
If you have not yet created an installation,
follow the instructions on page 3.
Select your installation from the dropdown
menu, then navigate to the Config page.
See page 7 for our default Schedule settings.
You can change these sessions if you would
like different settings.
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QUICK START
8Switch the controller to On. It will
attempt to connect to the network.
On successful connection, it will
capture and upload a photo.
This initial first-time sequence can
take up to five minutes to complete.
View the photo in the web gallery to
ensure successful upload.
Repeat as neccessary until satisfied
with the images.
Shut the door (making sure all the
cables are clear) and tighten the
triangular security screws.
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The controller will attempt to connect to the
cellular network for the first time using a series
of pre-programmed APNs. If it finds a working
APN, it will connect and upload a photo.
If, after trying all the pre-programmed APNs, the
system still does not connect, you will need to
manually program in your network’s APN.
For how to set your APN, see page 6 .
On the Config page, adjust the
settings to your desired on-going
shooting regime.
Learn more about scheduling at
photosentinel.com/kb/scheduling.
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Setup Complete
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Check the camera hasn’t been knocked out of
position.
Check there are no marks on the window or
camera lens.
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Go to setup.photosentinel.com.au
On the Galleries page, click on your
photoSentinel unit to go to the photo gallery.
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Route all cables through this hole.
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Go to setup.photosentinel.com.au
Select your photoSentinel from the dropdown
menu, then navigate to the Config page.
See page 7 for our default Schedule settings.

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APN SETUP
SET THE CELLULAR NETWORK APN
The Access Point Name (APN) allows a SIM card to connect to
the internet and is unique to each local cellular network. To
determine your APN, either do an online search (your network
provider + “APN”) or call your network provider’s help desk. One
network provider can have multiple APNs, so make sure you
get the APN for your particular cellular plan. If it’s unclear
which APN is for your service, you may have to try multiple
APNs to find the right one.
To set the APN:
1Switch the controller to Setup mode.
2Push the rotary dial in once to bring up the Setup menu.
3Rotate the dial to highlight Set APN and push the dial in to select.
4Rotate and push in the dial to enter the APN, and select Done when finished.
5If your cellular network account requires a username and password
(generally only required for corporate accounts), then repeat steps 2-4
for Set APN User and Set APN Password.
6Switch the controller to On mode. The system will power on the
camera, take a photo and then attempt to connect to the cellular
network using the entered APN.
7If the system connects and uploads a photo, you’re done! If not, repeat
the above steps with another APN until you get a successful connection.

SCHEDULING
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DEFAULT SCHEDULING SETTINGS
SETTINGS
By default your installations Config Schedule will be set to:
Run on weekdays: Monday to Friday
Capture photos between 6am - 6pm, every 15 minutes
Upload latest photo between 6am - 6pm, every 15 minutes
Check-in between 00:00 - 23:59, every hour
To learn about Config Scheduling, visit our knowledge base
article at photosentinel.com/kb/scheduling.

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