Safety Vision OBSERVER 4112 HVR Installation manual

For system configuration, please
refer to the Observer Series
Configuration Guide.
OBSERVER™ 4112 HVR
HARDWARE USER GUIDE

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Title: Observer™ 4112 HVR Hardware User Guide
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Revision: 5
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Main Wiring Diagram
8 Cameras 3
12 Cameras 4
Installation
Flat Mount 5
Security Cover 5
Hard Drive Removal 6
Mirror SD Card Removal / Insertion 6
Components
Front Panel 7
Rear Panel 8
Appendix A: Specications 9
Appendix B: Frames Per Second 10
Appendix C: Dimensions 10
Appendix D: Bit Rate Chart 11
Appendix E: Power Consumption 11
FCC Compliance Statement 12
CONTENTS
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The Observer Series Recorders consists of two (2) separate user guides:
1. Hardware User Guide
2. Configuration User Guide
This document is the Hardware User Guide. It provides wiring, installation, and components
description.
For system configuration, please refer to the Observer Series Configuration Guide.
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Main Wiring Diagram
8 Cameras
CAN BOX connections
TO COLOR
GND BLACK
485B-1 GREEN
485B-1 WHITE
+5V RED
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CAN BOX connections
TO COLOR
GND BLACK
485B-1 GREEN
485B-1 WHITE
+5V RED
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12 Cameras

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 Removal
To remove the hard drive from the HVR:
1. Ensure the HVR is powered off.
2. Insert the key into the hard drive lock and turn it
counter-clockwise.
3. Turn the two hard drive thumb screws counter-
clockwise until they are loose.
4. Pull the hard drive firmly and straight out.
To reinsert a hard drive:
1. Push the hard drive firmly all the way into the HVR.
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.
Mirror SD Card Removal /
Insertion
The SD card access door is secured by the hard drive and
can only be opened when the hard drive is removed.
Do not force the SD card into the slot upside down or
backwards.
Ensure the SD card’s write protection slider is in the
“unlocked” position.
Do not remove the SD card until the HVR is turned off.
1. Open the SD card slot door from the left edge.
2. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot label-side up,
with the notch to the right, until it clicks in place.
3. To remove the SD card, press the SD card as far as it
will go in the slot, then allow it to “spring” out.
4. Close the SD card slot door.
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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 Foresight PRO server
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
1 - Removable Hard Drive The hard disk drive (HDD)
provides the main storage for recorded data.
Do not over-tighten the thumb screws.
2 - Mirror SD Card Slot Insert an SD card into the slot until
it clicks. To remove the SD card, briefly press it in until it
ejects.
3 - USB Port Insert a USB flash drive to download events
quickly without having to remove the SD card or hard
drive, or upload firmware updates. A USB mouse may
also be attached to navigate menus in collaboration with
an external monitor.
4 - Status LEDs The Status LEDs illuminate to display the
current status of the HVR. See chart at left.
5 - IR Receiver Receives signals from the included remote
control for configuration.
6 - Hard Drive Lock The Hard Drive Lock secures both the
hard drive and the SD card slot for security. See the
procedure for removing the hard drive and SD card on
page 4.
7 - External Monitor Output Attach an external monitor
here to view live camera views and the configuration
menus.
Components
Front Panel
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1 - GPS Antenna Port Connection for the external antenna
for the internal GPS module.
2 - WiFi Antenna Port Connection to an external antenna
for the internal WiFi module.
3 - Debugging Port Connection for debugging and
development (Service Technician use only).
4 - AV Port(s) Connection for the main camera wiring
harness.
5 - Serial Port Connection for the sensor block wiring
harness.
6 - USB Port Connection for optional USB accessories.
7 - LAN Port (RJ45) Connection for optional network
accessories.
8 - Panel Port Connection for optional control panel.
9 - Amplier Port Connection for optional microphone
device (in development).
10 - DC6~36V Port Connection for the main power harness.
Rear Panel
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Appendix A: Specifications
PART NUMBER
4112- H V R
OS SUPPORT
Linux 4.9
CAMERA CHANNELS
8 channels (AHD) + 4 IP (requires PoE switch)
VIDEO OUTPUT
2 channels
QUALITY SETTINGS
Adjustable 8 levels
RECORDING RESOLUTION
NTSC: 8 × 1080p @ 12 FPS + 4 × 1080p @ 30 FPS (IP)
or
8 × 720p @ 30 FPS + 4 × 1080p @ 30 FPS (IP)
PAL: 8 × 1080p @ 10 FPS+ 4 × 1080p @ 30 FPS (IP)
or
8 × 720p @ 25 FPS + 4 × 1080p @ 30 FPS (IP)
VIDEO COMPRESSION
H.265/H.264
STORAGE
1 × SATA II 2 TB HDD or 4 TB SSD
Mirror Recording: 1 × SD card up to
256GB max (optional)
RECORDING MODES
Continuous / scheduled / alarm
PREEVENT RECORDING
Congurable up to 60 minutes
POSTEVENT RECORDING
Congurable up to 30 minutes
ETHERNET
1 × RJ45 (10/100/1000M)
WIFI ANTENNA REQUIRED
Embedded module (802.11b/g/n/ac)
GPS BUILTIN
Antenna required
(date / time, vehicle speed, mapping data)
ACCELEROMETER BUILTIN
3-Axis
INTERFACES
Front: 1 × USB 2.0 (type A)
Rear: 1 × USB 2.0 (type B), 2 × RS232,
2 × RS485
SENSORS
8 inputs, 2 outputs
POWER INPUT
8 ~ 36V DC, ACC
POWER OUTPUT
5V @ 500mA, 12V @ 500mA
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
-40° F ~ 158° F (-40° C ~ 70° C)
DIMENSIONS W × H × D
9.02 × 4.3 × 11.9 in (229.0 × 108.3 × 302.7mm)
CERTIFICATIONS
CE, FCC, CE-EMC, RoHS, EN50155-EMC, EN50155-RELIABILITY,
ISO7637, MIL-STD-810, CE-RED, CE-GPS, CE SAR, CE SAFETY, FCC-
DOC, CE-EMC, ISO7637
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Appendix C: Dimensions
Appendix B: Frames Per Second
FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS)
Camera Type Channels FPS
AHD-1080P 810
IP-1080P 4 30
AHD-720P 8 30
IP-1080P 4 30
AHD-1080P 410
IP-1080P 820
AHD-1080P 2 30
IP-1080P 820
AHD-720P 4 30
IP-1080P 820
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RESOLUTION QUALITY (kB/s)
12345678
WD1
PAL: 960 × 576
NTSC: 960 × 480
Stream (kB/s) 2048 × 1.3 1536 × 1.3 1280 × 1.3 1024 × 1.3 900 × 1.3 800 × 1.3 720 × 1.3 640 × 1.3
MB/hour/ch. 1170 878 731 585 514 457 411 366
WHD1
PAL: 960 × 288
NTSC: 960 × 240
Stream (kB/s) 1536 × 1.3 1280 × 1.3 1024 × 1.3 768 × 1.3 640 × 1.3 560 × 1.3 500 × 1.3 450 × 1.3
MB/hour/ch. 878 731 585 439 366 320 286 257
WCIF
PAL: 480 × 288
NTSC: 480 × 240
Stream (kB/s) 1024 × 1.3 768×1.3 640 × 1.3 512 × 1.3 440 × 1.3 350 × 1.3 312 × 1.3 280 × 1.3
MB/hour/ch. 585 439 366 293 251 200 178 160
D1/VGA
PAL: 704 × 576
NTSC: 704 × 480
Stream (kB/s) 2048 1536 1280 1024 900 800 720 640
MB/hour/ch. 900 675 563 450 396 352 316 281
HD1
PAL: 704 × 288
NTSC: 704 × 240
Stream (kB/s) 1536 1280 1024 768 640 560 500 450
MB/hour/ch. 675 563 450 338 281 246 220 198
CIF
PAL: 352 × 288
NTSC: 352 × 240
Stream (kB/s) 1024 768 640 512 440 350 312 280
MB/hour/ch. 450 338 281 225 193 154 137 123
QCIF/QVGA
PAL: 176 × 144
NTSC: 176 × 120
Stream (kB/s) 512 448 416 384 352 320 288 256
MB/hour/ch. 225 197 183 169 155 141 127 113
720P
1280 × 720
Stream (kB/s) 6144 4800 4128 3456 2784 2112 1440 768
MB/hour/ch. 2700 2109 1814 1519 1223 928 633 338
1080P
1920 × 1080
Stream (kB/s) 8192 6390 5505 4068 3712 2816 1919 1024
MB/hour/ch. 3600 2808 2419 1788 1631 1238 843 450
Appendix D: Bit Rate Chart
Appendix E: Power Consumption
POWER CONSUMPTION IN STANDBY MODE*
INPUT
(IN VOLTS)
CURRENT
(IN AMPS)
POWER CONSUMPTION
(IN WATTS)
12V .08A .96W
15V .07A 1.050W
27V .08A 2.160W
36V .08A 2.880W
*Estimated average values above are HVR in ‘Standby’ mode. Values above were recorded in a clean
environment, exact values may vary slightly per environment.
POWER CONSUMPTION UNDER TYPICAL LOAD‡
INPUT
(IN VOLTS)
CURRENT
(IN AMPS)
POWER CONSUMPTION
(IN WATTS)
8.6V 5.12A 44.032W
12.4V 3.62A 44.888W
24V 1.77A 42.48W
36V 1.24A 44.64W
‡Estimated average values above are HVR under typical load. Values above were recorded in a clean
environment, exact values may vary slightly per environment. Typical load consists of: HDD, SD card, CP4,
8x AHD cameras (IR on), 4x IP cameras (IR on), 1x 12VDC out, 1x 5VDC
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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 equipment 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 is 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.
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