VCS VCS2500 User manual
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VCS2500
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Before you begin installing and commissioning the system please ensure that you have read
this manual thoroughly referring to any supplementary information provided for the unit as
required.
Care must be taken in the routing of all cables so that the insulation does not become worn
or damaged.
Unauthorised modification to this equipment or associated accessories is forbidden without
the expressed permission and agreement from the product manufacturer.
This equipment should not be operated in hazardous environments i.e. areas that contain
explosive materials or flammable vapours.
This equipment should not be operated within aircrafts or in close proximity to medical
equipment.
This equipment may only be located in a position where it cannot interfere with the normal
operation of the vehicle or present a hazard to the driver or passengers.
Failure to comply with the following Warnings, Approval and Safety information may
invalidate warranty, certification or type approval of this product.
All installation and service work must be carried out in accordance with FCS1362, FCS1372,
RQAS, 95/54/EC, ISO 21609 and / or any other statutory guidelines or Directives currently in
force. Therefore it is strongly recommended that the unit is installed and commissioned by
suitably trained and qualified installation personnel with accreditation.
Under no circumstances may any part of the product be installed inside the engine
compartment area.
Unauthorised changes or alterations to the equipment or the installation will invalidate
certification issued by the Approved Accreditation Bodies and may also affect the vehicle
manufacturers warranty.
Important Information: !
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Power:
All VCS devices MUST be wired to their own power supply and not connected/shared to an
existing power pickup point. We recommend that the vehicle power pickup points should be
located using the vehicle manufactures instructions. *THIS MEANS YOU CANNOT USE
ANOTHER TELEMATICS PROVIDERS POWER SUPPLY OR PICK UP POINTS TO POWER A
VCS DEVICE.
To avoid interference the VCS power supply MUST be installed as far away from other
Telematics devices and power supplies already installed within the vehicle as possible. Ideally
on the opposite side of the vehicle.
Securing:
Please note the installation location on the windscreen MUST NOT be in the marked area “As
shown below”
The dash camera has an internal accelerometer to measure harsh driving events so you MUST
ensure that it is firmly secured in the vehicle.
You MUST also ensure the device is calibrated as part of the commission process.
Installation Dos and Don’ts:
Rear-View
Mirror
Windscreen
Tint
VT2000
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Overview
Key features:
The VCS2500 is a 4G forward-facing vehicle camera with a secondary internal or
external camera that can monitor the driver, passengers or cargo, or alternatively
the side or rear of the vehicle. This dual-camera system provides added
understanding of what has occurred with high quality footage before, during and
after an incident. All video and supporting data is automatically uploaded to
Autonomise.ai, our multi-award-winning IoT platform, for immediate viewing.
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Monitor driver behaviour
from anywhere using the
Microsoft Azure Cloud
Platform
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What’s in the box:
VCS25001
Power Cable
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S-Sticky Pad
2
Additional Angle Stopper (x1)
and Scew (x1)
4
Cord Clips (x2)
5
SD Card Cover(x1)
7
Torx Screw (x1)
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Introduction
Front:
Side:
Bracket
(GPS/GLONASS inside)
SD Memory
Card Slot
Camera Lens
SIM Slot
(Mini SIM)
Lock using
Torx screw
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RS-232C port for an external
device like OBD2, Driver RFID.
Back:
Power Cable:
Warning LED
Red LED
Record LED
Blue LED
Communication LED
Green LED
PANIC Button
G-Sensor Calibration
button
Secondary
Camera Port
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Power Adaptor
Power Cable Colours
External Panic Button
(Optional Item)
Cable length: 2m x 90cm
Button Case Size: 18 x 39 x 10mm
Black (Ground)
Red (Power Battery +)
White (Power ACC +)
Green (Alarm In, NC/NO), (External panic button+ )
Black (Ground), (External panic button- )
Orange (Alarm In, Voltage on/off (3~70V))
Yellow (Alarm out), Low (0V) to High (5V)
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Functions
Automatic Booting
Once the VCS2500 has been wired to your car power source, the VCS2500 will
boot up. This will take around 1 minute for the unit to be ready to record.
The default setting for recording is the continuous recording at 10fps, 720P
resolution. On this setting, the SD card storage may be used up quicker, and
depending on the settings, may overwrite or stop recording when full. To avoid
losing valuable footage, back up your footage to a separate storage device or PC
after any incidents.
NOTE: The unit will not start recording immediately after the power is on. It takes
around 1 minute for the built-in power backup system to charge. Once the unit is
charged, the internal flash memory will be ready to record.
Continuous Record (When Record mode set as “Continuous”)
This is the default mode for recording. In this setting the unit will begin recording
after booting up and record the entire time the unit is powered on.
The resolution and frame rates can be set as per your requirements. You can
change the configuration of the recording using the VCS2500 Software.
Event Record (When Record mode set as “Event”)
The unit will record when triggered by either an impact or a push of the ‘PANIC’
button. Each event file contains up to 20 seconds prior & up to 20 seconds
post-event. The event file can be extended by 2nd trigger during event record.
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Dual Record (Continuous & Event Record)
The continuous record fps is 1fps and the file will be stored on the “Normal” folder.
Event recording will work according to the fps setting, for example 30 frames per
second recording and the file will be stored in the “Event” folder
Drive Data (DRV file)
The DRV (Drive Data) file will record during driving even if there are no events or
video footage. The DRV file consists of GPS and G-sensor data, and it helps to find
specific data or driving behaviour. The DRV file overwrites the oldest data. The DVR
files will be made every 10 minutes.
G-Sensor Calibration
G-Sensor Calibration is needed after installing the VCS2500.
1. Install the unit and park the vehicle on a flat surface.
2. Turn on the unit and press the small red button for three seconds.
3. Calibration will be complete with a “beep” sound.
Built-in Power Backup (Super Capacitor)
When power to the unit is interrupted, the VCS2500 creates the last
file using the internal Super Capacitor.
When events are triggered continuously, for every event, 20 seconds post-recording
from the time of the event will be added to the event data file with a maximum
recording time of 3 minutes. When this 3 minutes is reached, the file will be split and
a new file will be created but the data will be continuous.
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Time and Date
There are no time and date settings, the VCS2500 gets this information from the
GPS satellites.
SD Memory Card Format
Please format the SD card using the “Configuration Tool VCS2500” software.
Safe Removal of SD Card
Power off vehicle and take out SD memory card
Turn off the power and check the BLUE LED light. Once the LED light stops
appearing, you can safely remove the SD memory card.
Precautions for SD cards
To optimize use and prolong life of your SD cards, please follow the below
instructions.
1. Use a compatible SD card only.
2. Only use dry and clean SD cards.
3. Format SD cards at least once every month or when the SD card seems
corrupted. This will wipe all data, images, and file names on the card
reducing recording errors.
4. Only insert or remove the SD card when the device is completely powered
off. Wait until the blue LED is off before removing SD card.
5. SD cards used for vehicle recording typically last only 6 – 12 months.
Exchange SD cards periodically.
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LEDs & Buzzer Specification
Start-up
& power off
Status/Step
LED
Warning Record Communication
(Red) (Blue) (Green)
On Off Off
On On and
off Off
On On On and off
On
On
Off On Beep no.2
Continuously
Beep no.2
Beep no.2
Beep no.3
Beep no.3
Beep no.1
Beep no.4
(2 times)
Off Fast simultaneous
on and off
Off
Off
Fast on
and off
Slow on
and off Off
Off
On
On
Fast on
and off
On
Fast on
and off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Slow on and off
Slow on and off
Sequence on and off
Double sequence on and off
Sound
Record
Function
Error
Communication
Warning
Event Trigger
Booting step 1
Booting step 2
Booting step 3
Booting finished
Power off
Power off finished
Continuous
record
No record
Record error SD error, no SD,
write fail
3G network
Device error
SIM error
Data network
connection error
DMS
communication
error
3G network device ready
Communication
SD format
G-Sensor calibration
FW upgrade
G-Sensor, Panic button, Alarm-in
Over speed
System
warning
Communication
error
SD card full
Video loss
No recording
Event recording
Contunuous
recording
Recording
Stand by
Event record
Dual record
Recording
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Installation
Park your vehicle on a flat level surface.
Turn off the engine before installing the VCS2500.
Attach the VCS2500 using the provided double sided 3M tape.
The surface must be clean and dry before you install the camera. We recommend
you install the product behind the rear view mirror on the front windshield.
NOTE: The 3M adhesive tape will not stick well with dust or oil, etc.
Please make sure the surface is clean before applying.
Adjust the camera view and make sure the lens has an unobstructed view. Check the
camera angle from the outside of the vehicle. You can adjust the angle via the
camera's bracket.
Arrange the power cord neatly alongside the windshield and door pillar trim.
The VCS2500 requires a continuous 12/24volt power source from the vehicle.
The cable supplied will allow you to hard wire the VCS2500 unit to the fuse box of
your vehicle.
Connect the “red cable (+)” to a fuse (see picture).
It should be connected to a fuse that has power when you start
the engine.
The ground cable should be contacted at the car body or battery negative.
Start the car after installation.
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Specifications:
Power
Accessory
Evironment
Power Type
Operating
Temperature
Storage
Temperature
Junction box
Cigarette Lighter (NASA 5.58V, GER-5030-5BT)
-10ºC ~ +55ºC
-20ºC ~ +70ºC
122x64x57
Size (mm)
330g
Weight (g)
Camera
Storage
6 DoF
Resolution
Angle of Veiw
Second Camera
SD Card
G-sensor
FHD (1920x1080)
16:9 @ 150°
3Axis (X,Y,Z), output rate: 100 Hz
AHD (720p)
SDXC (up to 128GB) x 1 slot/Media type: Micro SD
Gyro 3Axis (X,Y,Z), output rate: 100 Hz
Alarm (Power
Adapter)
Alarm (Junction
Box)
Record button, Reset button
x2
x2
x4
User interface LED
Button
IN
OUT
IN
x2
x4 (Left, Right, Brake and Reverse)
x2 (Speed and RPM)
OUT
Car Signal
Car Pulse
3 pcs: Record LED (Blue), Communication LED (Green),
Warning LED (Red)
GNSS Support GPS/GLONASS/QZSS satellite, output rate:1Hz,
CEP: ≤2.5m, accuracy of velocity: ≤0.1m/s (GNSS module spec.)
TTFF: within 1 min after boot (open sky)
Audio/Video Speaker Yes
MIC Yes
Not supported
4G (LTE Cat. 4)
Communication
Not supported
Power Spec
WiFi
Mobile
Bluetooth
DC 12V/24V for vehicles with a negative ground
Input Voltage: 5V
Input Current: 3A
Power consumption: 15W
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SoC
Environment
Memory
Boot
System
Processor
Chip
Audio Codec Micro SD card slot x 1 (Push-Push), Mini SIM card Slot x 1 (Push-Push),
USB (OTG) port (Host: Ferica reader/Memory Stick, Device: Carrier
IoT, driving backup), Serial port (NFC reader, OBD2, ADAS DSM)
Size: 4 Gbit (2Gbit x 2)/Type: DDR3L (or DDR3)
OS H.264, JPEG
Port Record Mode Continuous/Event/Dual
Network Service DMS5
Application Record Data Video, Audio, GPS, G-sensor, Gyro, Driving data
Certification CE, E-mark, Docomo IoT, UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed)
Event G-sensor, Panic, Speed over, Alarm in*, Parking mode,
System warning, Car signal*
Video Codec PCM
Embeded Linux 3.10
Allwinner A40i
Frequency: 912MHz (Max. 1.2GHz)
Core: Quad core (ARM coretex-A7)
Size: 4GB/Type: eMMC
Specifications:
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Appendix (Upgrade)
1. Prepare Firmware
Make a folder called “program” on the SD root folder, as shown below:
Copy the “XXXXXX_x.x.x.img” file to the SD card “program” folder.
2. Upgrade VCS2500
Insert the prepared SD card to VCS2500 unit and turn on the power.
The BLUE & RED LED will blink while the unit is upgrading. It will also ‘beep’
continuously. Upgrading the unit usually takes about 30 seconds.
WARNING: Do not turn off the power during the upgrade.
If the upgrade fails, the VCS2500 unit should be returned to your local
Once the upgrade is finished, the unit will automatically turn off and on the power.
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