Spypoint CELL-LINK User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
CELL-LINK v.1.6

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IN THE BOX
1x CELL-LINK cellular adapter
1x Micro SIM card (preactivated and inserted into the CELL-LINK)
1x Cable with SD adapter (#CL-CBL)
1x Antenna
1x Mounting strap
1x Quick Start Guide
NOTE
Memory card and batteries are sold separately.
User Manual, latest rmware, and FAQ available at:
www.spypoint.com/support.
COMPONENTS
qCable with SD adapter
(#CL-CBL)
wSlot for mounting strap
eCable lock hole
rSIGNAL lights (5)
tSIM card slot
yLatch to hold/release
the battery compartment
uBattery compartment
iAA battery holder
oSTATUS light
aON/OFF switch
sMicroSD card slot
dScrew-thread for standard
¼”-20 tripod mount
fAntenna
gPort for cable with SD
adapter
h12 V jack
jLocking latch

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PREPARATION
ATTACH THE ANTENNA
When buying the CELL-LINK, the
antenna comes in the box and
is detached from the device.
To attach it, follow the next steps:
1. Remove the cap which covers
the antenna connector of the
CELL-LINK.
2. Screw the antenna in the
connector by turning it
clockwise.
SELECT A POWER SOURCE
• 8 lithium or alkaline AA batteries
• 12 V rechargeable battery
(#KIT-12V, sold separately)
• 3.7 V rechargeable battery pack
(#LIT-10, sold separately)
NOTE
We recommend using the SPYPOINT #LIT-10
rechargeable lithium battery pack, sold separately.

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FOR BEST RESULTS AND NO LEAKAGE
• Use only new lithium or alkaline batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable AA batteries
(their lower voltage can generate operational issues).
HOW TO INSTALL AA BATTERIES PROPERLY
• Unlock and open the CELL-LINK door.
• Eject the battery holder by pushing
the latch (1) forward and pressing
down on the battery holder (2).
The battery holder will be unlocked
and you will be able to remove it.
• Insert 8 AA batteries following the
(+) and (-) polarity indicators.
• Place the battery holder back into the battery compartment,
an audible click should be heard.
FORMATTING YOUR MICROSD CARD
Before inserting the microSD card into your CELL-LINK, you must
reformat it using a computer to ensure proper functionality. Go
to our website: www.spypoint.com, if you need help formating
your microSD card.
The memory card is sold separately. Therefore, you must
rst purchase a class 10 microSD card, between 2 and 32 GB
of memory.

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INSERTING A MICROSD CARD
• Open the CELL-LINK battery
compartment door.
• Make sure the camera is turned
OFF.
• Insert the microSD card in the
slot for microSD cards, the metal
contacts facing the bottom (as
shown).
• The card is inserted correctly when
a click is heard.
ACTIVATING YOUR CELL-LINK
You have to activate your CELL-LINK before you can
use it. To do so, you will need the activation code.
FINDING THE ACTIVATION CODE
The activation code is located inside the CELL-LINK’s battery
compartment door.
Activation code

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To activate your device, you have two choices: you can
either do it via the SPYPOINT app or via our website
www.spypoint.com.
SPYPOINT APP
If you choose to use the SPYPOINT app to activate your
device, follow these steps:
1. On Google PlayTM or the App StoreTM,
search for“SPYPOINT app”.
2. Download and install the app on your smartphone or tablet.
3. Start the app. Select “ACTIVATE A DEVICE”. In the list, select
“CELL-LINK”, then follow the steps to create an account.
4. Once completed, a conrmation email with instructions on
how to nalize the creation of your account will be sent to
you.
5. Log in to the SPYPOINT app using your email address and
password.
SPYPOINT.COM WEBSITE
If you choose to use our SPYPOINT website to
activate your device, follow these steps:
1. On the www.spypoint.com website, select“LOGIN”in the
top navigation menu. On the displayed “SPYPOINT”page,
select “REGISTER”, ll out the required elds, then log in.
2. Select the +sign on the far right of the page; in the list, select
“CELL-LINK”, then follow the steps.

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3. Once completed, a conrmation email with instructions on
how to nalize the creation of your account will be sent to
you.
4. On the SPYPOINT website, log in to your account using your
email address and password.
CHOOSING A PHOTO TRANSMISSION PLAN FOR YOUR CAMERA
Go to www.spypoint.com/en/spypoint-experience/plans
to read the latest oers and choose the plan that suits you.
CONFIGURING YOUR CELL-LINK
Both the SPYPOINT app and website allow you to remotely
congure all the CELL-LINK’s parameters and to obtain the status
of its main elements, including cellular signal strength, battery
power level, and space used on the SD card.
Your new settings will be applied the next time your CELL-LINK
communicates with the SPYPOINT app or website.
NOTE
Before starting the CELL-LINK, make sure you have successfully
congured your trail camera according to your preferences and
that you have done this by following your camera’s User Manual.

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CONFIGURATION: MAIN SETTINGS
Here are the recommended camera settings to ensure
the optimal performance of your CELL-LINK:
• A low-resolution photo format.
• Precisely adjust the date and time.
• A delay no shorter than 1 minute between each detection.
• In Time-lapse mode, a delay no shorter than 1 minute.
NOTE
The CELL-LINK doesn’t support video transfers. However, if you
congure your camera to take a picture before each of your
videos, that picture will be sent to you via the CELL-LINK.
STARTING YOUR CELL-LINK
BEFORE TURNING YOUR CAMERA ON
Refer to the image below to familiarize yourself with the meaning
of the STATUS and SIGNAL LEDS. These light indicators will guide
you along the startup process.

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STARTING THE CELL-LINK
1 2
All the lights turn on for
three seconds.
2 possibilities:
The 1st red signal LED ashes
=low batteries.
The STATUS light stays on
+5 LED ashing = searching
for cellular signal. This can
take a few minutes.
STARTING YOUR CELL-LINK
or

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(CONTINUATION) CELL-LINK IN FUNCTION
3 4 5
2 possibilities after the
cellular signal search:
Only the red LED is ashing
=network issue.
The STATUS light is ashing
and X LED are xed =
indicates the strength of
the signal.
All lights
turn o.
While the
CELL-LINK is
in function,
the STATUS
light is
turned on
and xed.
++(1-3)
+
Good to excellent
signal
Weak signal
Insucient signal
The process lasts 30 s,
after which the CELL-LINK is
operational.
or

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INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CELL-LINK
To connect the SPYPOINT CELL-LINK to your trail camera
from any brand, follow these steps.
We recommend that you watch our video which will guide
you through the dierent installation steps. Go to
www.spypoint.com/en/support.
1. Open your camera door.
2. Take the cable with SD adapter and
insert the SD card extemity (#CL-CBL)
in the corresponding slot.
3. Pull the cable with SD adapter down
and hold it against the camera. We
suggest that you make at least one
loop with the cable and place it inside
the camera housing. This way, the SD
card will not be disconnected if the
cable is pulled (when you close the
camera door, for example). The cable
should therefore hang freely on the
outside of the camera. Important:
Avoid running the cable in front of the
lenses or other essential components.
4. Shut the camera door and lock the
latch.

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5. Run the cable behind the camera and
upwards so that the end of the cable
sticks out of the top of the camera, so
that you can connect it to the
CELL-LINK.
6. Mount your camera to the tree
(the cable with SD adapter should
now be placed between the tree
and the camera.)
7. Mount the CELL-LINK above the camera
so that it sits closely to the extemity of
the cable with SD adapter.
8. Plug the extremity of the cable with
SD adapter to the CELL-LINK and screw
it on tightly.
You can now access CELL-LINK photos,
congurations, and statuses either via the
SPYPOINT app or the SPYPOINT website.

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NOTE
We strongly recommend that you mount your CELL-LINK directly
above your camera leaving as little space as possible between
the two. Doing so will reduce the risk of having animals damage
the cable.
If your cable with SD adapter (#CL-CBL) is damaged, you can order
a replacement directly via our website www.spypoint.com.
OPERATING VALIDATION TEST
Run a test to make sure everything works properly.
• Make a movement in front of your camera so that it takes a
photo.
• The STATUS LED should turn green, indicating that the CELL-LINK
is communicating with the cellular network.
• Wait 15 minutes at most and you should then be able to view
the photo in the SPYPOINT app.

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FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY RANGE:
800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz
MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION POWER:
FREQUENCY MAX.
GSM850 33 DBM ± 2 DB
EGSM900 33 DBM ± 2 DB
DCS1800 30 DBM ± 2 DB
PCS1900 30 DBM ± 2 DB
GSM850 (8-PSK) 27 DBM ± 3 DB
EGSM900 (8-PSK) 27 DBM ± 3 DB
DCS1800 (8-PSK) 26 DBM ± 3 DB
PCS1900 (8-PSK) 26 DBM ± 3 DB
UMTS 2100 24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB
UMTS 1900 24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB
UMTS 900 24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB
UMTS 850 24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB
UMTS 800 24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15
OF THE FCC RULES.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device must not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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DISPOSAL
ONLY USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.
If, one day, your camera has been used so intensively that it has
to be replaced, or if you no longer have any use for it, you are
obliged to dispose of it at a recycling center.
Information on return points for your electrical appliance can be
obtained from your local waste disposal company or from your
local administrative oces.
Electrical appliances not only contain valuable recyclable raw
materials, but also substances which, if disposed of improperly,
can aect public health and the environment. Help ensure
that valuable raw materials are recycled by returning your old
appliance to a central collection point.
The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
symbol represents the obligation for the labeled device to be
sent to a separate center for the proper recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.

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WARRANTY
Sit back and relax as this device is covered by the “Know you’re
covered”2-year warranty. We strive to provide our customers
with a positive experience and an outstanding service.
For a complete list of specications, features, and settings,
visit our CELL-LINK page at www.spypoint.com
FAQ, User Manual & latest rmware available at
www.spypoint.com/support
Live chat support at www.spypoint.com
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