Safety Vision RoadRecorder 7000 User manual

ROADRECORDER®7000 NVR
USER GUIDE
®

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Title: RoadRecorder 7000 NVR User Guide
Firmware Version: 5.0.9
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CONTENTS
Components 3
Front Panel 3
Communications Module 4
SD Card/UPS Module 5
LCD Control Panel 6
200043 6
50-000001 6
Installation 7
Main Wiring Diagram 7
Rack Mount 9
Flat Mount 9
Lock Box 10
Air Filter Replacement 11
Video Retrieval 12
Hard Drive 12
SD Card 13
50-000001 LCD Control Panel 14
Conguration 15
Connecting to the NVR 15
Help Windows 16
Product Details 17
Live View 18
Snapshot Viewer 19
Firmware/Cong 20
Storage 21
Network Settings 22
Date/Time 23
Change Password 24
Startup & Shutdown 25
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Audio/Video Settings 27
PoE Settings 29
Sensor Settings 30
Recording 32
Thresholds 33
GPS/GEO Fence 34
Camera 35
Sensor Status 36
GPS Status 37
Recorder Status 38
Tag Events 39
Appendix A: Specications 40
Appendix B: Dimensions 41
Appendix C: Axis Device Conguration 42
Appendix D: GPS Coordinate Conversion 43
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Components
Front Panel
1 - Primary Modular Slot - Camera inputs A1
through A8. Each input is power over Ethernet
(POE) enabled.
2 - Secondary Modular Slot - Camera
inputs 9 through 12 (labeled B1 through B4,
respectively). Each input is POE enabled.
3 - SD Card/UPS Module - See detailed
description on page 4.
4 - Air Filter Housing - Air intake that houses a
replaceable air filter. See the Air Filter Replacement chapter
for more information.
5 - Hard Drive Bay - Insert or remove the removable hard
drive. See the Hard Drive section of the Video Retrieval
chapter for more information.
6 - Hard Drive Lock - Insert the supplied security key and
turn 90 degrees left to unlock the hard drive. Turn the key
90 degrees right to lock the hard drive.
7 - Communications Module - See the detailed description
on the next page.
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For further information regarding the configuration of the
RoadRecorder 7000 NVR, see the Configuration chapter.
Communications Module
1 - Sensor Inputs - Attach up to 7 sensor inputs
with the appropriate Phoenix connector.
2 - External GPS Input - Connect the Garmin®
GPS antenna (part number 333401).
DO NOT CONNECT TO A PC.
3 - WAN Ethernet - Use an Ethernet cable to
connect a computer to access the configuration
web server.
4 - LCD Control Panel Power Connector -
Supplies power to the LCD Control Panel (part
number 200043).
5 and 6 - Antenna Connectors - Reserved for future
development.
7 - Micro-B USB Port - For Service Technician use only.
8 - Standard-A USB Port - Use a USB to serial port adapter
to connect the LCD Control Panel (part number 200043).
9 - Status LEDs - See table at right.
10 - LAN Ethernet - Use an Ethernet cable to connect
an external Wi-Fi bridge or a computer to access the
configuration web server.
11 - RS-232 - Connect an optional external device.
12 - Ignition and Relay Outputs - Attach ignition and relay
outputs with the appropriate Phoenix connector.
13 - Power Input - Supplies power to the NVR (9V-36V DC).
LED Color Status
Green On: NVR is ready to record
Blink: NVR Power on (startup) condition met
Red On:Vehicle power failure, in ooad/shutdown
sequence
Blink: Shutdown condition met, shutting down
after ooad
O NVR shut down complete
Green On: All cameras initialized correctly and have video
Blink: Camera initialization in progress
Red On: One or more cameras has video loss
Blink: One or more camera initializations failed
Green On: Cell connection good and GPS x attained
Blink: Cell modem disabled and GPS x attained
Red On: Cell modem enabled, but faulty and GPS fault
Blink: Cell connection good or diabled or GPS fault
Green On: NVR running and recording
Blink: NVR running, but not recording currently
Red On: One or more events have been recorded
Blink: NVR shutting down
O NVR powered o
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SD Card/UPS Module
1, 2, 3 - Status LEDs - See tables at right.
4 - SD Card Slot - Insert or remove the SD card.
See the SD Card section of Video Retrieval chapter for more
information.
LED Color Status
Green On: SSD OK (mounted) Blink: SSD activity
Orange On: SSD in ooad
Red On: SSD error/failure/not present
O SSD powered o
Note: SSD error/failure is detected when volume is mounted on SSD.
1 - SSD Status LED
LED Color Status
Green On: SD card OK (mounted)
Blink: SD card activity
Orange On: SD can be removed
Blink: SD “ejecting” (write caches ushing, do
not remove SD)
Red On: SD present but faulty
O SD card not present
Note: If SD card fails while mounting volume, it is considered faulty.
2 - SD Card Status LED
LED Color Status
Green On: Ooad complete – HDD may be removed
Orange Blink: Ooad in progress
Red On: Ooad failed
Blink: Ooad complete with failure(s) – HDD
can be removed
Note: SSD error/failure is detected when volume is mounted on SSD.
3 - SafeStor Status LED
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LCD Control Panel
200043
The 200043 LCD Control Panel is typically
installed near the vehicle driver.
1 - LCD Display - Displays alerts and statuses.
2 - Event Button - Press the Event Button to
save an event. (Other buttons are not used for
the RoadRecorder 7000 NVR.)
50-000001
The 50-000001 LCD Control Panel is designed
to provide advanced functionality with the
RoadRecorder 7000 NVR. See the 50-000001
LCD Control Panel chapter for more information.
1 - LCD Display - Displays alerts and statuses.
2 - Esc Button - Press the Esc Button to cancel
the current command a return to the display.
3 - Navigation Keys - Use the left, right, up,
and down keys to navigate menus or move the
cusor. Press the center key to enter a command.
4 - Event Button - Press the Event Button to save an event.
5 - Error Status LED - Displays solid red when an error has
occured, such as a disconnected camera. The LED remains
red until the error is corrected. Displays solid green when
no errors are present.
6 - Event Status LED - Displays solid red when an event is
recording. The LED remains red until recording is finished.
Displays solid green otherwise.
7 - Ooading Status LED - Displays solid red when
recorded data is being offloaded to the SD card or HDD.
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Installation
Main Wiring Diagram
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Typical Conguration
Sensor Wire Color Description
A1 Blue Brake
A2 Yellow Right Turn
A3 Green Left Turn
A4 Violet Head Lights
A5 Brown Front Door
A6 White Wheel Chair
A7 Grey Stop Request
B1 Orange Ignition
B2 Red Open
B3 Open
B4 Open
B5 Open
B6 Open
B7 Open
P1 Red Main Power
P2 Black Main Ground
Fuse Requirements
P1 Red Main Power (7.5 amp)
B1 Orange Ignition (3 amp)
WARNING: REMOVING MAIN THE MAIN POWER SOURCE WHILE THE NVR IS RECORDING MAY RESULT
IN CORRUPT DATA.
Be aware that removing and reconnecting power to the NVR in short periods of time (such as during some vehicle maintenance
procedures) may cause hard drive failure, leading to corrupt recorded video and other data. Safety Vision recommends properly
shutting down the NVR before removing the main power harness when cycling of the vehicle’s power is to occur:
1. Remove the ignition source.
2. Wait for the NVR to completely power down.
The NVR may be congured to record for a period after the ignition is turned o. (Wait for the SafeStor process to complete).
3. OBSERVE THAT ALL STATUS LEDS HAVE TURNED OFF.
4. Remove the main power harness.
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Rack Mount
Use the following procedure to install the
RoadRecorder 7000 NVR in a standard 19 inch
(482.6 mm) equipment rack.
1. Position the included rack mount L-brackets
on the side of the unit as shown in the
diagram at right.
The rack mount L-brackets may come
preinstalled.
2. Secure the L-brackets with six provided T15
security bit screws (three for each bracket).
3. Insert the RoadRecorder 7000 NVR
assembly into the rack and secure it with
compatible screws.
Flat Mount
Use the following procedure to install the
RoadRecorder 7000 NVR on an acceptable flat
surface.
1. Position the included flat mount L-brackets
on the side of the unit as shown in the
diagram at right.
2. Secure the L-brackets with eight provided
T15 security bit screws (four for each
bracket).
3. Secure the RoadRecorder 7000 NVR
assembly to a secure flat surface with
appropriate fasteners.
NOTE: Refer to your rack manufacturer’s documentation for
information regarding securing equipment and compatible
screws.
NOTE: Ensure that the front panel of the RoadRecorder
7000 NVR remains visible and accessible. Do not install the
RoadRecorder 7000 NVR in an area of the vehicle cabin that
could interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.
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Lock Box
Use the following procedure to install the
RoadRecorder 7000 NVR inside a lock box.
1. Install the rack mount L-brackets as
described in steps 1 and 2 of the Rack
Mount procedure.
2. Insert the RoadRecorder 7000 NVR into the
lock box as you would an equipment rack.
3. Secure the RoadRecorder 7000 NVR
assembly inside the lock box as shown at
right with the included T15 security bit
screws.
NOTE: Do not install the RoadRecorder 7000 NVR lock box in
an area of the vehicle cabin that could interfere with the safe
operation of the vehicle.
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Air Filter Replacement
The RoadRecorder 7000 NVR includes a
replaceable air filter behind the front air intake
to protect the internal components from
potential contaminates.
Use the following procedure to replace the air
filter.
1. Remove the T10 security bit screw securing
the filter housing to the front panel.
2. Pivot the filter housing out and to the right.
3. Inspect the filter medium and replace if
dirty.
4. Holding the filter medium against the front
panel as shown, insert the two tabs on the
filter housing into the front panel and pivot
it down.
5. Replace the T10 security bit screw to secure
the air filter housing.
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Video Retrieval
The RoadRecorder 7000 NVR can be configured
to record video on the hard drive or both the
hard drive and the SD card. See the SD Card
Settings section of the Configuration chapter
for more information.
Hard Drive
Use the following procedure to remove the hard
drive.
1. Ensure the hard drive is not being accessed
(SafeStor status indicator displays solid
green).
2. Insert the key as shown and turn it 90
degrees to the left.
3. Push the plunger to extend it.
4. Push the plunger again firmly to push the
hard drive out.
5. Grasp the hard drive and pull it straight out.
Once removed, the hard drive can be read
with the hard drive reader connected to a PC.
The computer recognizes the hard drive as an
external storage device. For more information,
refer to the 7000 HDD Reader Quick Reference
Guide.
Use the following procedure to reinsert the hard
drive.
1. Push the hard drive straight into the
RoadRecorder 7000 NVR firmly until it is
fully seated.
2. Push the plunger back into its unextended
state.
3. Turn the key 90 degrees to the right.
4. Remove the key.
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SD Card
Use the following procedure to remove the SD
card.
1. Lightly push down on the SD card until a
“click” is felt, then allow it to spring out of
the slot. The SD card partly ejects.
2. Pull the SD card straight out.
Once removed, insert the SD card into an SD
card reader connected to a computer. The
computer recognizes the SD card as an external
storage device.
Use only SD cards obtained from
Safety Vision.
Reinsert the SD card in the same manner: push
it straight in until a “click” is felt, then release.
WARNING: Do not force the SD card into the
RoadRecorder 7000 NVR upside down or backwards.
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50-000001 LCD Control Panel
The 50-0000001 LCD Control Panel provides advanced
functionality from a remote location.
Nominally, the LCD Control Panel displays the NVR’s name,
date, and time (as entered in the Web Configuration) in
addition to any active alarms, such as recording events or
errors.
Creating Events
Press the Event Button to create an event. The LCD displays
a confirmation and the Event status LED displays red until
the event has finished recording. Events can be configured
in the Firmware Settings page of the Web Configuration
interface.
Main Menu
Press the center navigation key to display the Main Menu.
There are four options available: System Details, System
Logs, Manual Offload, Remove SSD (7000S only), and Help.
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor and to scroll up and
down through items. Press the center navigation key to
confirm or enter a command, and the Esc key to back out of
a menu, or cancel.
System Details
Select System Details to display information about the
firmware installed on the NVR. Firmware Version is the only
available option.
Firmware Version
Select Firmware version to display the firmware version
currently installed on the NVR. This information may be
useful when speaking with Safety Vision Technical Support.
System Logs
Select System Logs to display a list of current and past
events or errors.
Event Logs
Select Event Logs to display the most recent recorded event
timestamps. Use the up and down navigation keys to scroll
through the list of events.
Error Logs
Select Error Logs to display the most recent errors. The
nature of the error and the time at which it occured are
displayed. Use the up and down navigation keys to scroll
through the list of errors.
System Logs are stored in the LCD Control Panel’s internal
memory. Disconnecting the LCD Control Panel from the NVR
will result in the loss of data. (This data is still recorded by the
NVR, but can no longer be displayed on the LCD.)
Manual Offload
Select the Manual Offload option to manually offload
recorded events, either on to an inserted SD card or the
HDD.
To SD-Card
Press the center navigation key to select To SD-Card. Use
the directional navigation keys to highlight the characters of
the offload password (as configured in the Change Password
configuration screen) and press the center navigation key to
enter them.
Once finished, highlight Done and press the center
navigation key to enter the password. Confirm event or
continuous recording. When the offload is taking place, the
bottom LED status light displays red. When the process it
complete, the LED reverts to displaying green.
To HDD
Press the center navigation key to select To HDD. Use the
directional navigation keys to highlight the characters of the
offload password (as configured in the Change Password
configuration screen) and press the center navigation key to
enter them.
Once finished, highlight Done and press the center
navigation key to enter the password. Confirm event or
continuous recording. When the offload is taking place,
the bottom LED status light displays red. When the process
it complete, the LED reverts to displaying green. (Manual
Offload to the HDD is only available when the vehicle is not in
motion.)
Help
Select the Help option to display a help message regarding
manual offloads.
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Conguration
The RoadRecorder 7000 NVR can be configured through the
on-board web interface, which must be accessed with a PC
and web browser.
Connecting to the NVR
Use the following procedure to access the configuration
web server using the default IP address:
1. Connect the PC to the NVR’s Ethernet WAN RJ-45 port
with a standard Ethernet cable.
2. Ensure the NVR and PC are receiving power and have
started up.
3. Open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window
for the LAN connection you are using.
In Windows, open Network Connections. Right-click
the LAN connection and select Properties. In the list of
items, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click
Properties.
4. Select the Use the following IP address option.
5. Enter 182.168.1.80 in the IP address field.
6. Enter 255.255.0.0 in the Subnet mask field.
This field normally defaults to 255.255.255.0. Ensure the
correct 255.255.0.0 subnet is entered.
7. Leave all other fields blank.
8. Click OK on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window and then click OK on the Local Area
Connection Properties window.
Your PC’s IP address and subnet mask are now config-
ured.
9. On a web browser, navigate to 182.168.1.200.
The Login screen appears.
The default user name and password are “admin”. If this
has been changed, contact your system administrator
for your login information.
10. Enter the user name and password and click Login.
The configuration web interface launches.
Access different pages of the web interface by clicking on
the links on the left side of the screen.
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Help Windows
Each screen of the RoadRecorder 7000
NVR configuration interface includes a
comprehensive help menu. The help menus
explain the functionality and parameters of
each field.
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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Product Details
Select the information icon on
the top left hand corner to view the
Product Details page.
The Product Details page displays
factory configured identification
fields as well as the status of the
removable hard drive (primary),
SafeStor (secondary), and SD card.
Product name: Product Name of
the NVR.
Serial #: Serial number of the NVR
(assigned at the factory).
MAC1 address: MAC address of the
device interface of the NVR.
MAC2 address: MAC address of the wireless radio interface
of the NVR.
SSD Information (Primary Storage)
State: If Primary Storage is present and working then it
shows “Online” state otherwise it shows “Offline” state.
Drive Size: Total size of Primary Storage drive in GB unit if it
is connected with NVR.
Drive Used: Total size of Primary Storage drive used (in
percentage) if it is connected with NVR.
HDD Information
State: If any storage source is present and working then it
shows “Online” state otherwise it shows “Offline” state.
Drive Size: Total size of storage drive in GB unit of it is
connected with NVR.
Drive Used: Total size of storage drive used in percentage if
it is connected with NVR.
SD Card Information
State: If SD Card is present and working then it shows
Online” state otherwise it shows “Offline” state.
Drive Size: Total size of SD card in GB unit of it is connected
with NVR.
Drive Used: Total size of SD card used in percentage if it is
connected with NVR.
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Live View
The Live View page allows you
to see the field of view of any
connected camera, allowing you to
focus and properly adjust the image.
The Live View requires the
installation of VLC Media Player,
available free from the developer.
First, select the connected cameras
that you want to view. By selecting
“Low” or “High” from dropdown,
user can select which stream to
view. Then click “View Selected
Device(s)”.
By clicking the “View Selected Device(s)” button, the
webUI will display live feed from devices which were
selected along with a link to view that particular device page
under each video feed.
The web-based configurations pages for each camera
can be accessed by clicking on the
hyperlinked camera name below
each image.
The default user name and password
for Axis cameras is both root.
The user name and password for
SVC-2200 cameras is Admin and
1234, respectively. The user name
and password for the 45 and 46 Series
cameras is admin and SV123456,
respectively.
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