Safety Vision OBSERVER 4100 HVR User manual

OBSERVER™ 4100 HVR
HARDWARE USER GUIDE

OBSERVER 4100 HVR HARDWARE USER GUIDE
Important Notices
Title: Observer™4100 HVR Hardware User Guide
Document Version: 1.0
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Table of Contents
Main Wiring Diagram 2
With 41-UPS 2
Without 41-UPS 3
Components 4
Installation 6
Appendix A: Specications 8
Appendix B: Recording Time Calculator 9
Appendix C: Dimensions 10

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Main Wiring Diagram
With 41-UPS
CAN BOX
TO COLOR
GND BLACK
485B-1 GREEN
485B-1 WHITE
+5V RED

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Without 41-UPS
CAN BOX
TO COLOR
GND BLACK
485B-1 GREEN
485B-1 WHITE
+5V RED

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Components
1 - USB Port - Insert a USB ash drive to download events
quickly without having to remove the Secure Digital (SD)
card.
2 - External Monitor Output - Attach an external
monitor to the Observer 4100 with an RCA plug here to
congure the mobile digital video recorder (MDVR).
3 - IR Receiver - Receives signals from the included remote
control for conguration.
4 - Removable SD Card Cannister - Includes both the
primary and mirror SD cards in a secure container.
5 - Door Lock - The Door Lock secures the door over the
SD card slot for security.
6 - Removable Hard Drive - The hard disk drive (HDD)
provides the main storage for recorded data.
7 - Status LEDs - The Status LEDs illuminate to display the
current status of the Observer 4100.
STATUS LEDS
HDD Flashes when HDD is being accessed
SD Flashes when SD card is being accessed
GPS Solid - GPS searching for signal/Flashing - GPS has locked on
NET HVR is connected to a network
HTR Internal heater is active
Power HVR is receiving power
REC HVR is recording video
VLoss One or more cameras is detached or malfunctioning
ALM Event/alarm has occured
ERR Storage Error - corrupted driver or unformatted drive

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1 - CAN Bus Port (J1939) - Connection for optional J1939 accessories (under development).
2 - AV Port(s) - Connection for the main camera wiring harness.
3 - LAN Port (RJ45) - Connection for optional network accessories.
4 - USB Port - Connection for optional USB accessories.
5 - DC6~36V Port - Connection for the main power harness.
6 - GPS Antenna Port - Connection for the external antenna for the internal GPS module.
7 - WiFi Antenna Port - Connection to an external antenna for the internal WiFi module.
8 - 485/232 Port - Connection for optional 485 and 232 accessories.
9 - I/O Port - Connection for optional custom sensor inputs and outputs.

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Installation
Flat Mount
Secure the HVR to the surface with self-tapping
screws or rivets.
Ensure that the front panel of the HVR remains
accessible and there is a minimum 2.5 inches of
clearance for cables.. Do not install the HVR in an
area of the vehicle cabin that could interfere with
the safe operation of the vehicle.
Security Cover
After connecting all needed cables to the rear of
the HVR as shown in the Main Wiring Diagram,
secure the Security Cover with the included Phillips
head screws as shown in the diagram.

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Hard Drive/SD Card Cannister
Removal
To remove the hard drive or the SD card
cannister from the HVR:
1. Ensure the HVR is powered o.
2. Insert the key into the hard drive
lock and turn it clockwise.
3. Pull the storage device rmly and
straight out.

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Appendix A: Specications
SPECIFICATIONS
Part No. 4100-HVR
OS Support Linux 3.0.8
Access Control CP4, web interface (Wi-Fi or interface), mouse (wireless)
Cameras Supported Up to 4 AHD or analog + 1 IP
Audio/Video Outputs 2 video outputs ports (BNC and RCA) and 1 audio output port (BNC)
Display 1/4/9 image display
On-Screen Display GPS information, trigged alarm, temperature, acceleration, voltage,
device information, software version, MCU version, network status
Frame Rate
NTSC: 4 × 1080p at 15 FPS (AHD) + 1 × 1080P at 30 FPS (IP) or
4 × 720p at 30 FPS (AHD) + 1×1080P at 30 FPS (IP) or
4 × D1 at 30 FPS + 1 × 1080P at 30 FPS (IP)
PAL: 4 × 1080p at 12 FPS (AHD) + 1 × 1080p at 30 FPS (IP) or
4 × 720p at 25 FPS (AHD) + 1 × 1080p at 30 FPS (IP) or
4 × D1 at 25 FPS + 1 × 1080P at 30 FPS (IP)
Image Quality 8 levels
Image Resolution
NTSC: AHD 1080p, AHD 720p, WD1 (928×480), WHD1 (928×240),
WCIF (464×240), D1 (704×480), HD1 (704×240), CIF (352×240)
Digital: 1080p (1920×1080), 720p(1280×720)
PAL: AHD 1080p, AHD 720p, WD1(928×576), WHD1 (928×288),
WCIF(464X288), D1(704×576), HD1(704×288), CIF(352×288)
Digital: 1080p (1920 ×1080), 720p (1280×720)
Storage 1 × SATA II SSD, up to 1 TB
Recording Modes Continuous/Manual/Schedule/Alarm (sensor trigger, speed,
acceleration, video loss, temperature)
Mirror Recording 2 × SD cards (256 GB max each, 512 GB total), removeable cannister
Redundant Storage External fire proof box (optional)
Pre-Event Recording Configurable up to 60 minutes
Post-Event Recording Configurable up to 30 minutes
Ethernet RJ45 ×1 (10/100 M)
Wi-Fi (Antenna Required) Embedded module (802.11b/g/n)
GPS (built-in) Location tracking, speed detection, and sync time
Accelerometer 3-Axis
Interfaces Front: 1 × USB 2.0
Rear: 1 × USB 2.0, 2 × RS232, 2 × RS485
Sensors 8 inputs, 4 outputs
Power Input 8 ~ 36V DC, ACC
Operating Temperature -40° F ~ 158° F (-40° C ~ 70° C)
Dimensions (w × h × d) 7.5 in × 2.8 in × 10.3 in (190.5 mm × 71.1 mm × 261.6 mm)
Certications MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, FCC, CE, EN50155 EMC, ISO7673

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Appendix B: Recording Time Calculator
HDD CAPACITY CALCULATIONS
Resolution Quality Cameras FPS Hours of Recording
CIF 4 - Medium 4 5 243
CIF 4 - Medium 4 10 121
CIF 4 - Medium 4 15 81
CIF 4 - Medium 4 30 40
Half D1 4 - Medium 4 5 152
Half D1 4 - Medium 4 10 76
Half D1 4 - Medium 4 15 51
Half D1 4 - Medium 4 30 26
D1 4 - Medium 2 5 190
D1 4 - Medium 2 10 95
D1 4 - Medium 2 15 63
D1 4 - Medium 2 30 32

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Appendix C: Dimensions

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Any changes or modications in construction of this device which are not
expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
CAUTION

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