Safety Vision RoadRecorder 9000 User manual

ROADRECORDER®9000
USER GUIDE
Windows®OS

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Title: RoadRecorder 9000® User Guide
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CONTENTS
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PART 1: HARDWARE
Front Panel 2
Rear Panel 3
Hard Drive Canister 4
Wiring Diagram 5
Flat Mount Installation 6
Removing / Inserting the Hard Drive 7
PART 2: CONFIGURATION
Installing SV Windows Application 8
Launch the SV Windows Application 10
Help Windows 11
Firmware Conguration 12
Startup and Shutdown Settings 13
PoE Settings 14
Input/Outputs 15
Recording Settings 16
Date / Time Settings 17
Diagnostics 18
GPS 19
Appendix A: Specications 20
Appendix B: Dimensions 21
FCC Compliance Statement 22

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1 System Status LEDs:
• HDD
◦BLINKS – When there is Reading and Writing Activity.
◦SOLID – When there is HDD fault active.
• ACC
◦SOLID – Powers on when the ignition is turned on.
• UPS
◦SOLID – Powers on when the main power is lost, and
the NVR is powered by internal backup power supply.
• WWAN
◦SOLID – Will remain o by default. Only turns on
when a cellular modem is installed within the NVR.
2 LAN 2:
• 8-pin A-Code M12 Gigabit Network Interface Controller
(NIC).
• Interface with external WIFI / Cellular Routing Device.
3 PoE 1 – PoE 8:
• 8-pin A-Code M12 Gigabit Power over Ethernet (PoE) NIC.
• Type 2 Class 4 PoE (25.5-Watt 53VDC).
4 GPS Antenna Input:
• Connection for external GPS antenna.
5 Hard Drive Canister:
• 2 x 2.5” SATA SSD with tamper proof drive case locks.
Requires key to remove drive canister.
6 WIFI 1 / WIFI 2 Antenna Inputs – 2.4 GHz / 5.0 GHz:
• 802.11ac, up to 867 Mbps speeds 5.0 GHz | 144 Mbps
2.4 GHz.
PART 1: HARDWARE
Components
Front Panel

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1 Cellular Components:
• SIM CARD – Cellular modem supported (not included).
• ANT1 – Cellular Main antenna input.
2 HDMI Port:
• HDMI connection for optional high-resolution external
display.
3 4 x USB Ports:
• USB 3.0 ports for optional external accessories.
4 COM1 / COM2:
• RS 232 / 422 / 485 support.
• Used for GARMIN 16x LVS antenna with GARMIN-LVS-
PATCH cable.
5 DC-IN 9V – 48V:
• 5-pin Phoenix contact connector.
• Automatic recovery short circuit protection – surge and
reversed polarity protection.
6 Grounding Stud:
• Used for grounding NVR case to chassis.
7 GPIO / COM3:
• Sub DB 15 Male Connection
◦8 digital inputs – up to 48V DC
◦4 digital outputs – 5V 100mA outputs
◦3 pins used for Ground
8 LAN 1:
• RJ45 Gigabit NIC
◦Use an Ethernet cable to connect a PC to access the
conguration web server.
9 CAN:
• Supports CANbus 2.0 a/b, OBD-II (ISO 15765-4), J1939 and
J1708.
Rear Panel

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1 Status LEDs:
•
◦BLINKS – When there is Reading and Writing Activity.
•
◦SOLID – Power is being supplied.
2 USB Port:
• USB 3.0 port for connection to a PC.
3 Data Port 1 / Data Port 2:
• Connects with the NVR when inserted into the hard drive bay.
4 DC IN 12V:
• 12V DC power jack
Hard Drive Canister

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Wiring Diagram

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Secure the RoadRecorder 9000 NVR to the mounting surface using the appropriate fasteners.
Ensure that the front panel of the NVR remains accessible, and that there is a minimum 2.5 inches of clearance for cables.
Do not install the NVR in an area of the vehicle cabin that could interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.
Flat Mount Installation

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To remove the hard drive from the NVR
1. Ensure the NVR is powered OFF.
2. Insert the key into the hard drive lock and turn it counterclockwise.
3. Turn the two hard drive thumb screws counterclockwise until they are loose.
4. Pull the hard drive rmly and straight out.
To reinsert the hard drive into the NVR
1. Push the hard drive rmly all the way into the NVR.
2. Turn the two hard drive thumb screws clockwise until they are secure.
Do not over-tighten the thumb screws. Use finger pressure only!
3. Insert the key into the hard drive lock and turn it clockwise.
Removing / Inserting the Hard Drive

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PART 2: CONFIGURATION
Installing SV Windows Application
NOTE: Windows OS and SV Windows application are pre-installed prior to deployment, but there are some instances where the end user
will want to do this themselves.
If installing Windows OS yourself, Windows OS must be installed on the mSATA drive [internal SSD].
Windows OS must be installed prior to installing the SV Windows Application and any other applications.
After installing Windows OS, install the SV Windows Application.
To install the SV Windows Application yourself, see steps below:
Step 1. Connecting to the NVR
There are two methods for connecting to the NVR:
1. Using a keyboard, mouse and monitor – (preferred method)
• Monitor – HDMI
• Keyboard and mouse – USB
If using this method, connect keyboard, mouse, and monitor to NVR, then proceed to ‘Step 2. Installing SV Windows
Application’ on the following page.
2. Using your PC and Windows Remote Desktop Connection Application – (Ethernet cable required)
If using this method, connect the PC to the NVR’s Ethernet LAN 1 RJ45 port with a standard Ethernet cable. (Ensure the NVR
and PC are receiving power and have started up.) Launch the Windows Remote Desktop Connection application and enter the
following IP address: 192.168.0.100, then proceed to ‘Step 2. Installing SV Windows Application’ on the following page.

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Step 2. Installing SV Windows Application
1. Download and extract the SV Windows application from Safety Vision Technical Support.
2. Right-click the ‘SV_Setup’ le and select ‘Run as administrator’ to launch the SV Installer.
If prompted by firewall or anti-virus application, allow the file to install.
3. Follow the steps in the SV Installer Setup window.
4. When you get to the ‘Choose Components’ window,
enter the Windows Administrator User login credentials,
then click Install. (Contact your IT Administrator for
Windows credentials.)
5. After installation process, select ‘Yes’ when prompted
with “Do you wish to reboot the system to apply
changes?”
System will reboot.
6. Once system reboot is
complete, launch the SV
Windows application (located
in the window’s tray) for NVR
conguration menus.

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Launch the SV Windows Application
To access the NVR’s conguration menus, connect to the NVR and launch the SV Windows Application.
There are two methods for connecting to the NVR and launching the SV Windows Application:
1. Using a keyboard, mouse and monitor – (preferred method)
• Monitor – HDMI
• Keyboard and mouse – USB
If using this method, connect keyboard, mouse, and monitor to NVR, then launch the SV Windows application (by clicking on
the SV Windows Application icon located in the window’s tray) for NVR conguration menus.
2. Using your PC and Windows Remote Desktop Connection Application – (Ethernet cable required)
If using this method, connect the PC to the NVR’s Ethernet LAN 1 RJ45 port with a standard Ethernet cable. (Ensure the NVR
and PC are receiving power and have started up.) Launch the Windows Remote Desktop Connection application and enter the
following IP address: 192.168.0.100.
Once you are connected to the
NVR, launch the SV Windows
application (by clicking on the SV
Windows Application icon located
in the window’s tray) for NVR
conguration menus.

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Help Windows
Each screen in the RoadRecorder 9000 NVR conguration interface includes a comprehensive help menu. The help menus
explain the functionality and parameters of each eld.
To access the help menu for a screen, simply click the Help button at the top right of the screen. The help menu appears in a
new window.

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Import/Export NVR Conguration
Users can import and export conguration les from this
section. A conguration le saves all the NVR’s conguration
settings, which can then be duplicated across multiple NVRs.
• Select Configuration File: To import a saved conguration
le, click the Browse/Import button.
Navigate to where the appropriate le is saved and click
Open.
Conrm the appropriate le is displayed and click Browse/
Import. The conguration le is uploaded automatically.
By importing a conguration le, the NVR will immediately
reboot on its own.
• Select Destination Directory: To save a conguration le,
conrm all conguration settings are set appropriately,
then click the Browse/Export button.
Navigate to the destination of your choice and click the
Select Folder button to save the conguration le. The
conguration le is saved automatically in the selected
destination.
Username / Password Conguration
Users can update Username and Password from this section
for auto login.
Click the Modify Credential button. The NVR Credential
Conguration Setup window appears.
Enter a Username and Password in the appropriate elds, then
click Save.
Reboot
Click the Reboot button to immediately reboot the NVR.
Firmware Configuration
The Firmware Configuration page allows you to import/export conguration les, update username and password, as well as
reboot the NVR.

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Startup and Shutdown Settings
The Startup and Shutdown page allows you to congure startup and shutdown conditions of the NVR.
Startup
Select this option to enable the Startup Delay feature, where
the NVR will wait for a set duration before starting up
• Startup Delay: Enter the amount of time (in seconds) the
NVR will wait before starting up.
Ooad
• Wait for host to offload: Enter the amount of time,
between 1 to 21600 seconds (decimal values are not allowed),
the NVR will continue to ooad data to a server after the
vehicle’s ignition has been turned o.
Shutdown
• Continue Recording After Ignition Off: Enter the amount
of time, between 1 to 21600 seconds (decimal values are not
allowed), the NVR will continue to record after the vehicle’s
ignition has been turned o.
Schedule Reboot
• Enable schedule reboot: If enabled, NVR will reboot on
the selected day(s) and specied time.
• Days: Select which day(s) the NVR will reboot at a
specied time.
• Time: Select the time (in 24-hour format) the NVR will
reboot on the selected day(s).
Internal UPS
• Backup Power Record Duration: Enter the amount of
time, between 0 to 10 minutes (decimal values are not
allowed), the NVR will continue to record when a battery
power failure has occurred, and internal UPS is supplying
backup power.
Click Apply to save changed entries.

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PoE Control
If PoE box is checked, PoE port is active and receiving power. By default, all PoE boxes are checked.
To turn o power to a PoE port, uncheck the PoE box.
Click Apply to save changed entries.
PoE Settings
The PoE Settings page allows users to turn on/o the NVR’s PoE ports.

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Input/Outputs
The Sensor Input Output Settings page congures the NVR’s sensor inputs and relay outputs.
• Digital Input: Sensor input number.
• Sensor Name: Enter a name for each sensor input in this
eld.
• Sensor Action: Select the action that occurs for each
sensor input when triggered. For now, Metadata is the
only action supported for all. If using an external UPS,
select Backup Power for sensor input 8 (only sensor input 8
supports Backup Power).
◦Timeout(Min):Select the amount of time (1 to 15
minutes) from the dropdown menu to set timer for
Backup Power. When timer expires, NVR will shut
down. If trigger becomes active in between, timer will
be aborted.
• Digital Out: Relay output number.
• Status: Current state of each relay output. Users can
control state of each relay output by selecting ON or OFF
from the dropdown menu.
Click Apply to save changed entries.

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Recording Settings
The Recording Settings page congures where metadata les are stored and their retention period.
Select directory to store metadata le
Click the Browse button and select the location to store
metadata les, then click the Select Folder button.
Metadata Files Retention Option
There are two options for Metadata file retention:
• Auto archive after set time: Select this option to auto
archive metadata les after the specied retention period
and save them to the Archive metadata directory.
• Overwrite after set time: Select this option to remove
metadata les from the metadata directory after the
specied retention period.
Metadata Files Retention Period
Enter the amount of days, between 1 to 365 days, to Archive or
Remove metadata les from the metadata directory.
Select directory to store Archived metadata le
Click the Browse button and select the location to store
archived metadata les, then click the Select Folder button.
Click Apply to save changed entries.

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Date / Time Settings
The Date / Time Settings page congures the NVR’s time zone.
Timezone
Select the appropriate time zone from the dropdown menu.
Sync with GPS time
Select this option to sync the NVR time with GPS time if it is giving valid data.
Click Apply to save changed entries.

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Diagnostics
The Diagnostics page provides detailed information regarding the current status of the NVR and the accessories connected to it.
This information can be useful when troubleshooting certain issues. All elds in the Diagnostics page are for display only and
cannot be changed.
NOTE: Page will refresh every 1 sec.
Temperature
Shows the current temperature of the NVR in Celsius.
Ignition
Shows the current status of ignition as ON or OFF.
Current Voltage
Shows the current vehicle power in volts.
Internal UPS Voltage
Shows the NVR’s current internal battery voltage in volts.
Internal UPS Battery %
Shows the NVR’s current internal battery percentage.
Internal Digital Inputs
Shows Sensor 1 – Sensor 8 name and its current status. If
voltage is applied to the sensor, it will show sensor as ‘ACTIVE’
otherwise it will display as ‘INACTIVE’.
Internal Digital Outputs
Shows current status of Relay Output 1 – Relay Output 4 as ON
or OFF.