Super Circuits 940-GSM6 User manual

940-GSM6 940 nm IR GSM
Field Surveillance Camera
User Manual
Please read this manual before using your camera, and always follow the instructions
for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
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CAUTION
Operate this device only in environments where the temperature or humidity is within the recommended range. Operation
in extreme temperatures or humidity levels may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product.
LEGAL NOTICE
Supercircuits products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of specic
Supercircuits authorized accessories. Supercircuits disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Supercircuits
authorized accessories.
The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is strictly
prohibited by law.
Supercircuits makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as the
making, transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge and/or
consent. We encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
before engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks
and names or their products. Supercircuits, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names
other than its own.
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permission of Supercircuits, Inc.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Features ...........................................................................1
1.1 Function of the PIR sensors and image capture ...........................................2
1.2 Application .........................................................................2
1.3 What’s in the box ....................................................................2
1.4 Camera and MMS module .............................................................3
1.5 Camera module features ..............................................................4
1.5.1 Camera module controls..........................................................6
1.5.2 Keypad control panel.............................................................6
SECTION 2 Setup .............................................................................7
2.1 Prepare the camera module ...........................................................7
2.1.1 Installing an SD card .............................................................7
2.1.2 Installing batteries in the camera module ...........................................8
2.2 Prepare the MMS module .............................................................9
2.2.1 Installing a SIM card .............................................................9
2.2.2 Installing batteries in the MMS module ............................................10
2.3 Conguration setup .................................................................11
2.3.1 Conguration setup using the keypad control buttons................................11
2.3.2 Camera setup with a PC .........................................................13
2.3.3 MMS Setup with a PC ...........................................................15
2.3.4 Smtp Setup with a PC ...........................................................17
2.4 Mount and activate the camera .......................................................19
SECTION 3 Using your camera .................................................................20
3.1 ON mode ..........................................................................20
3.2 Using MMS.........................................................................20
3.2.1 View Local MNPO name and signal strength ........................................21
3.2.2 SMS remote control .............................................................22
3.3 Important notes ....................................................................23
3.3.1 SD cards.......................................................................23
3.3.2 Auto adjustment of video length..................................................24
SECTION 4 Specications .....................................................................25
APPENDIX A MMS Troubleshooting ..............................................................27

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SECTION 1
Features
The 940-GSM6 Field Surveillance Camera is a rugged, water-repellent outdoor camera for use in extreme temperature conditions. It
includes the MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) module for transmitting video and pictures to a phone or email address. With its
highly sensitive passive infra-red (PIR) sensors, the camera detects the sudden change of ambient temperature caused by moving
objects in a region of interest (ROI), triggers to take pictures/videos, and sends the images via a GSM network to the user’s cell
phone or email account. It includes:
• Selectable photo resolution: 1.3, 5 or 12 megapixel
• Selectable video size: 320 × 240, 640 × 480, or 1280 × 720 pixels
• SMS Remote Control program (RCP) for conguring camera settings remotely
• No-glow 940 nm IR LEDs with 65 foot illumination
• Infrared night vision LEDs for ash range as far as 30 feet
• Operates in either camera only, camera + video, or video only modes. In camera + video mode, camera takes both pictures
and video at every trigger event
• Ultra-low standby power consumption. Extremely long in-eld life (in standby mode, up to 6 months with 8 × AA batteries)
• Unique side-prep sensor design provides wider sensing angle and enhances the camera response speed
• Perform in the temperatures from -22°F ~ 158°F
• Compact size (5 ½ x 3 ½ x 2 ½ inches). Designed to deploy covertly
• Quick trigger time (camera power on, 0.6 second)
• Time Lapse photo/video recording for taking pictures/videos at a specied interval
• Timer setting can program the camera to only work in specied periods every day. Work together with Time Lapse settings.
• Easy mounting on a tree or post. Easy to aim.
• Serial Number setting enables you to code locations on the photo. This helps multi-camera users identify the location when
reviewing the photos
• Built-in 2¼” LCD color display to review images and videos
• Date, time, temperature and moon phase can be stamped on the photo
• Lockable and password protected
• MMS image size: 640 x 480 pixels
• If the local mobile signal is poor and MMS cannot be sent, camera includes an SMS backup feature that transmits picture
time and camera serial number.
• Congurable with the MMS function either directly on the built-in LCD display or by using the enclosed media with a
computer
• Advanced Remote Cellular Technology transmits images to your cell phone and email account constantly at low battery
consumption and short transmission time
• Automatically sends text alert when battery power level is low
• Checks cellular signal information on the built-in LCD display in the eld
• MMS pictures saved on a removable SD card
• Operates globally via GSM/GPRS networks. Supports four bands: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.

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1.1 Function of the PIR sensors and image capture
The device includes both side prep infra-red (PIR) sensors, to detect a heat generating object nearing the cameras region of interest
(ROI), and a main PIR sensor to detect motion in the ROI, where a photo or video can taken. This combination of the two side prep
sensors and the main sensor provides a 100° to 120° angle of induction, out spanning the 55° angle of the camera lens.
To save battery power, the camera is normally in “sleep” mode, with only the side prep PIR sensors active. When an object that
generates heat is detected by a prep PIR sensor, the camera powers on (0.6 seconds, trigger time). When motion is detected in the
ROI by the main PIR sensor, a picture or video is recorded.
If a heat object remains only in the PIR area of the prep sensors, the system is designed to work in the following way to save power:
• If the heat object does not enter the PIR area of the main sensor, and therefore does not trigger the main sensor, the camera
will power o after 3 seconds.
• If two trigger events occur consecutively in the PIR area of the prep sensors, the camera will not be activated by the side
prep sensors, but only by the main PIR sensor. When the object enters the PIR area of the main sensor, the picture will likely
capture the whole body of the object because of the 0.6 trigger time.
1.2 Application
• Trail camera for hunting
• Animal or event observation
• Motion-triggered security camera for home, oce and community
• Other indoor/outdoor surveillance where invasion evidence is needed
1.3 What’s in the box
• Camera module
• MMS unit
• MMS unit antenna
• System Utility media (CD)
• Strap for attaching the camera to a post
• USB extension cable
• RCA to 2.5 mm video extension cable.
This product does not include batteries
(capacity of either 4 or 8) or a SIM card. Tie-down strap
USB extension
cable
RCA to 2.5 mm video
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1.4 Camera and MMS module
The 940-GSM6 Field Surveillance Camera includes two modules: a camera module and an MMS module. These modules are usually
latched together. To separate them, loosen the captive thumb screw on the back of the unit, undo the buckle on the side, then
carefully remove the tab of the camera module from the slot on the side of the MMS module.
Thumb Screw
Buckle
Thumb Screw on Back Camera and MMS Modules
Tab/Slot
Camera (left) sand MMS (right) Modules Unbuckled

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1.5 Camera module features
The camera module features a built-in infra-red (IR) array for taking photos up to 30’ away in dark environments, and built-in
passive IR (PIR) sensors for detecting objects moving into the region of interest (ROI).
IR Array
Flash
Camera
Lens
Light Sensor
Motion
Indicator
Main
PIR
Sensor
Prep PIR
Sensors Bottom
Cover Latch
and
Lock Ring
LCD display and keypad on the back of the camera module are for setup, programming, and viewing recorded video and photos.
Setup, programming, and viewing recorded videos and photos can also be performed through a USB connection to a computer.
Thumb
Screw Hole
Contact
Pads for
MMS
Module
LCD
Display
Keypad
Bottom
Cover
Latch
CAUTION
When batteries are installed in the camera, do not touch the Contact Pads with any electrically conductive material.

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The camera external interface connectors are located Inside the cover on the bottom of the camera module. To open the bottom
cover, turn the latch on the lower corner so it points toward the body of the camera, then push it down to open the cover.
Latch
Alignment
Latch
Alignment
Cover Latched Unlatched
Battery Bay Cover
(Press here to open)
TV Out Jack
6 - 12 VDC Power
Adapter Socket
SD Card Slot
USB 2.0 Connector
OFF - ON - TEST
Power Switch
The external interface connectors include a video out jack, USB 2.0 port, 6 Vdc power adapter socket, and SD card slot.
NOTE
Always set the power switch to OFF when installing a ash memory card.
When installing a ash memory card, make certain that the card is NOT congured for write protection.
A power adapter, TV out cable, batteries, and ash memory card are not included.

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1.5.1 Camera module controls
The camera module includes two control components: an ON - OFF - TEST power switch, and a keypad control panel. The switch is
accessible when the bottom cover is open. These controls function as follows:
Position Function
OFF Unit is powered o.
ON Unit is in normal operating mode.
TEST Camera module is in setup mode. In this mode you can take pictures or video clips like you would with a regular digital camera, or enter the
Menu to set up the system conguration.
The keypad is on the back side of the camera module.
1.5.2 Keypad control panel
The keypad control panel us used for conguration setup, manual camera operation, and for viewing and playing back recorded
photos and video.
Button Function
MENU Press to enter the conguration menu system to program the camera.
tPress when needed to navigate in the menu system.
p(video) Press to shoot a video segment.
u(shot)
Press SHOT to manually trigger the shutter. A photo or video (depending on the camera setting) will be taken and saved to the SD card.
NOTE: If the display shows CARD PROTECTED when you press the SHOT key, power o the camera, remove the SD card and slide its write-
protect switch to OFF, reinstall the card, and then power on the camera.
q(photo) Press to take a still picture.
REPLAY / OK Press REPLAY to review/playback photos or videos on the LCD screen or a connected TV monitor. Use and pand qkeys to navigate.

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Setup
Setup of the 940-GSM6 includes preparing the Camera module, inserting an SD card and installing batteries, and preparing the
MMS module, installing a SIM card (if using MMS) and batteries. After these steps are complete, the Camera module must be
congured for the application you are using it for. Conguration setup can be performed with either the keypad control panel on the
camera module or using a computer.
2.1 Prepare the camera module
2.1.1 Installing an SD card
The camera will accommodate an SD or SDHC ash memory card up to 16 GB. To install an SD (ash memory) card:
CAUTION
Always set the power switch to OFF before installing or removing an SD card.
1. Set the power switch to o.
2. Slide the card into the SD card slot as shown below. The card should slide in smoothly.
Power Switch SD Card
3. Push the SD card in until it latches into place.

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The camera stores pictures and videos on the SD card in the folder \DCIM\100IMAGE, and all MMS pictures in the folder
\DCIM\MMS\100IMAGE with the same lename. Photo lenames are similar to IMAG0001.JPG, and video lenames are similar to
IMAG0001.AVI.
In OFF mode, you can use the USB cable provided to download the les to a computer, then browse and play les without
downloading them. AVI les can be played back on most popular media players, such as Microsoft® Windows Media® Player,
Apple® QuickTime®, etc.
NOTE The SD card must be formatted before use. Refer to “2.3.1 Conguration setup using the keypad control buttons” on page
11 for more information.
2.1.2 Installing batteries in the camera module
To open the battery bay, press down the triangle icon on the battery bay cover. Use four new Energizer® Lithium or better AA
batteries for best performance.
CAUTION
Always set the power switch to OFF o before installing or removing batteries.
Battery Bay Cover
Insert 2 AA Batteries Here,
“–” Ends toward Base.
Insert 2 AA Batteries Here,
“+” Ends toward Base.
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CAUTION
If you are not using the camera for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the camera to avoid possible acid
leak that may damage the camera and void the warranty.
When battery level gets low, the Motion Indicator in the LED array will ash blue. If using the MMS module with a SIM card, a
Battery Low text alert will be sent automatically to the user’s cell phone or email account.
2.2 Prepare the MMS module
The MMS module provides two functions: expanded power capacity, and access to Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). To use
the MMS module for transmitting images or messages, you must acquire a SIM card from a local Mobile Phone Network Operator
(MPNO) that provides MMS (use either AT&T or T-Mobile). Use the parameters suggested by your provider when conguring MMS
features.
To access the SIM card holder and battery compartment, open the cover by pushing up on the tab, then folding the cover up.
Tab
Push tab to
unlock
2.2.1 Installing a SIM card
To install a SIM card, open the card holder and slide the card all the way into the card holder as shown below. Then fold the card
holder onto the contacts, and slide the card holder towards the bottom of the unit to lock it into place.
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SIM Card
Card
Contacts SIM Card
Holder
Lock
SIM Card Inserted SIM Card Installed
2.2.2 Installing batteries in the MMS module
When installing batteries in the battery compartment, follow the (sardine) orientation order shown below. Use four new Energizer®
Lithium or better AA batteries for best performance.
Put Positive Terminals Here
For These Batteries
Put Positive Terminals Here
For These Batteries
Camera module
Contact Pins
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After installing batteries, close the battery compartment cover.
CAUTION
When batteries are installed in the MMS module, do not touch the Camera Module Contact Pins with any electrically
conductive object.
2.3 Conguration setup
Conguration setup can be performed by either using the keypad control buttons on the camera module, or using a computer (PC)
with the device utility on the media provided.
Some functions must be performed with the keypad control on the camera module. These include:
• A camera password, which protects the camera from unauthorized access, must be setup using the camera keypad control
buttons. It cannot be setup using a PC connected to the camera module.
• Formatting the SD card. If you installed an SD card in the camera, it must be formatted by the camera before use.
2.3.1 Conguration setup using the keypad control buttons
Before performing this procedure, ensure that the SD card and batteries are installed in the camera module.
To enter camera setup mode:
1. Separate the camera module from the MMS module. See “1.4 Camera and MMS module” on page 3 for more
information.
2. Set the power switch to TEST.
3. Press the MENU button on the keypad, then use the p, q, t, and ubuttons to navigate through the menu system and
select parameters. After specifying the preferred parameters, press OK to save the settings exit the menu system. Menu
system parameters are described below.
Menu system parameters
Parameter Setting Description
Mode Camera, Video,
or Cam + Video
Select whether still photos or video clips are taken. In Cam+Video mode, the camera rst shoots a
photo, then records video.
Format Enter
Select to format the SD card. All les on the card are deleted during formatting. It is highly
recommend that you format the SD card before use, especially if it has been used in another device.
Caution: Make sure all important les on the SD card have been backed up before formatting.
Photo Size
(aects still photos only) 1.3, 5, or 12 MP
Select preferred resolution for still photos from 1.3 to 12 megapixels. Higher resolution produces
better quality photos, but creates larger les that use more space on the SD card. Also, large les
require longer time to write to the card, which will slow the shutter speed. 5 MP is recommended.
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Parameter Setting Description
Video Size
(aects video clips only)
1280 × 720,
640 × 480,
320 × 240
Select video resolution (pixels per frame). Higher resolution produces better quality videos, but
creates larger les that use more of the SD card capacity.
640 × 480 is VGA mode in standard 4:3 format.
Set clock Enter Press Enter to set up date and time. An internal capacitor will maintain the clock for up to 7 minutes
when changing batteries.
Picture no.
(aects still photos only)
01 Photo, 02 Photos,
03 Photos
Select the number of photos taken in sequence per burst in Camera mode.
Also refer to the Interval parameter.
Video Length
(aects video clips only)
AVI 10 seconds,
optional from 1 second
to 60 seconds
Videos are in AVI format that can be played back on most media players.
Interval 1 minute, optional from
1 second to 60 minutes
Select the length of time that the camera will wait between the time of the last picture was written
in the SD card, until it responds to any new triggers from the PIR sensor. During the selected interval,
the camera will not take pictures/videos. This prevents the SD card from lling with redundant
images.
Sense Level Normal, High, Low, O
Select the sensitivity of the PIR sensor. The High setting is best for indoors and environments with
little interference. Normal or Low works well when outdoors and in environments with more
interference. O disables this feature.
NOTE: Temperature also aects the sensitivity. The High setting is suitable when the
ambient temperature is warm, and the Low setting works better in cold weather.
Time Stamp
(aects still photos only) On, O Select On if you want the date and time to appear on every photo.
Timer 1 O, On
Select On if you want the camera to work within a specied time period every day. For instance,
if the starting time is set at 18:35 and the ending time at 8:25, the camera will function only from
18:35 the current day to 8:25 the next day. Outside the time period the camera will not trigger or
take photos or videos. This feature can be used together with Time Lapse feature.
Timer 2 O, On
Select On if you want the camera to work within a specied time period every day. For instance,
if the starting time is set at 18:35 and the ending time at 8:25, the camera will function only from
18:35 the current day to 8:25 the next day. Outside the time period the camera will not trigger or
take photos/videos. This feature can be used together with Time Lapse feature.
Password set O, On Set up a password to protect your camera from unauthorized users.
Serial No. O, On
Select On to assign a number to each camera you have. You can use a combination of 4 digits and/or
alphabets to record the location in the photos (e.g. YSP1 for Yellow Stone Park 1). This helps multi-
camera users identify the location when reviewing photos.
Time Lapse O, On
If On, the camera will automatically take photos/videos at the set interval (Note: in this mode, the
PIR sensor is disabled). This is helpful when observing cold-blooded animals like snakes, the process
of owering, etc. This feature can work together with Timer feature.
Side PIR On, O
Set to On by default. The two side prep PIR sensors provide a very wide sensing angle and enhance
response time. In locations where you cannot removing interfering objects or avoid sunlight, you
can turn o the side sensors to improve performance.
MMS Phone No. On
Press Enter to input the phone number you want to send MMS to. To input more phone numbers or
to set up email accounts, reference the MMS Function setup on a PC. Set the number of pictures sent
in one day via MMS. Select 0 for unlimited, 1 .. 99/day to set a limited number.
MMS Status O, VGA, SMS The default setting, O, disables this feature. To turn it on, select either VGA or SMS. VGA will send
640 x 480 pictures; SMS will send text messages.
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Parameter Setting Description
SMS remote control 0, 1 ~ 24, O Value represents the SMS receipt time, “0” indicates 10 minutes, “1 ~ 24” indicates the interval time
1 .. 24 hours to receive SMS, O disables this feature.
Default Set Press OK and then Enter to revert all camera settings to the manufacturer default values. MMS
function settings remains as congured except for MMS Phone No. and MMS Status.
2.3.2 Camera setup with a PC
You can set up your camera, SMS and/or MMS function with a PC.
1. Insert the media provided into a Microsoft Windows PC, then open it in a le explorer.
2. In the MMS Setup subdirectory, nd and run the Setup.exe le. The following window will open:
3. In the Ltl Acorn window, open the Select Language drop-down list, and then select the language you prefer.
4. Open the Camera Model drop-down list, and then select Ltl 6310MG.
5. Click the Camera Setup button to open the camera interface shown below.
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6. In the camera setup menu, do the following. Refer to the Menu system parameters table above for more information.
a. Select the Mode, Image Size, Video Size, etc. options you prefer from the drop-down menus.
b. Set the Timer, Serial No., and Time Lapse menu setup as needed.
c. Click the GetTime button to set the camera’s date and time to your computer’s date and time.
7. Power o the camera if necessary, then connect the camera USB interface to the computer using the USB cable provided.
Wait for the computer to recognize the USB device (your SD card).
8. Click Select, then choose the root directory of the SD card (in the camera) for the location for saving your settings. Normally,
the USB device appears an the E drive (E:/ ).
9. Click Generate. A le named menu.dat will be written to the root directory of your SD card.
10. Click Exit.
NOTE To return settings to the manufacturers default values, click Default.
11. If you need to setup the MMS features of the device, skip the following steps in camera setup procedure, and go to “2.3.3
MMS Setup with a PC” on page 15.
12. Eject the USB device (the SD card) from the Windows operating system, then disconnect the USB cable from the computer
and the camera.
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13. Set the camera ON - OFF - TEST power switch to the TEST position. Wait for a message to appear on the LCD display that
the camera has been successfully setup.
14. Set the ON - OFF - TEST power switch to OFF.
15. Close the bottom cover and turn the latch to lock the cover closed.
16. If you are not setting up or using MMS functions with your camera:
a. Install batteries in the MMS module.
b. Connect the MMS module to the camera module. Reverse the instructions above for separating the two modules.
2.3.3 MMS Setup with a PC
After performing the Camera Setup and clicking Exit, the Setup Menu screen will reappear on your computer. If the Setup Menu
screen is not open, repeat the step above in the Camera function setup procedure to open the window.
To setup the MMS functions, do the following:
1. In the Ltl Acorn window, open the Select Language drop-down list, and then select the language you prefer.
2. Open the Camera Model drop-down list, and then select Ltl 6310MG.
3. Click MMS Setup. The MMS window will open.
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4. Open the MMS Mode drop-down list and select either Auto or Manual.
Auto: If you selected Auto, open the Country drop-down list and select your country and the Mobile Phone Network
Operator (MPNO) for your SIM card. The section below will populate with parameters pertaining to the selected MPNO,
including URL, APN, Gateway and Port. APN, Gateway and Port. Enter up to three phone numbers (format: 10 digits of area
code plus phone number, ex. 8003359777) and email address where you want pictures sent.
NOTE
Settings for each major MPNO are pre-stored on the enclosed CD. But, because each MPNO has specic
settings for their service, and those settings can change over time, we recommend you verify all settings with
your MPNO.
Manual: If you selected Manual, contact your MPNO for the required information to use their service, then enter the
parameters in the elds below.
5. Power o the camera if necessary, then connect the camera USB interface to the computer using the USB cable provided.
Wait for the computer to recognize the USB device (your SD card).
6. Click Select, then choose the root directory of the SD card (in the camera) for the location for saving your settings. Normally,
the USB device appears an the E drive (E:/ ).
7. Click Generate. A le named setup.dat will be written to the root directory of your SD card.
8. Click Exit.
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