ZEPCAM T2 Series User manual

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Thank you for buying a ZEPCAM T2 series Docking Station. We hope you will enjoy our product as
much as we enjoyed creating it.
Before starting please check:
●If the product or the packaging is not visibly damaged.
●Make sure all the packaging content is complete ( Zepcam T2 series Docking Station, Power
brick, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet cable, Zepcam certified HDMI cable )
●Do not attempt to use the device with missing or damaged parts.
●Use Zepcam certified HDMI cable only
[Note] The information contained in the document are subject to change without notice. For any
question, please check www.zepcam.com

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
●Abbreviations
●Functionality
●Prerequisites
●Zepcam T2 series Docking Station
●Dimensions
●Indicators
CONFIGURING YOUR DOCKING STATION
●Placement
●How to install the docking station
●How to use
●Configuring docking station with USB
ONBOARD WEBSITE
●Overview
●System log
●Settings
●Backup / Update
●Server Pairing
●Monitor sharing
●T2(+) Firmware upgrade
DYNAMIC OFFICER ID
●Setup
●Monitor sharing
●How to use

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OVERVIEW
Product description for the Zepcam T2 Docking Station
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Abbreviations
DS
Docking Station
CP
Camera Position
PIL
Position Indicator Light
CIL
Connection Indicator Light
SIL
System Indicator Light
ZM
Zepcam Manager
ZC
Zepcam Cloud
Functionality
The Zepcam T2 series Docking Station (DS) makes recharging of T2(+) Bodycams and data offload
easy, secure and fast. Simply dock the T2(+) in the DS to transfer recordings and GPS data from T2(+)
bodycams to the DS. The files are then offloaded from the DS to the server or cloud using an Ethernet
cable. By transferring the data to the DS first and later to the server we can ensure a safe and reliable
data transfer.
The DS can be used in combination with a HDMI monitor and keypad to assign a user to a bodycam
when the bodycam is removed from the docking.

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Prerequisites
Before starting with setting up your DS there are a couple of prerequisites. In order for your DS to
be functional you’ll need to have access to either Zepcam Manager (ZM) or Zepcam Cloud (ZC)
with admin rights or someone who can tell you the pairingcode. Recordings from the T2(+) camera
will be sent to either one of those servers for the end user to watch and manage. This also means you
will need to have a local network setup if you are using a OWN server or an active internet connection
if you are using the Zepcam Cloud. During the setup process you will also need a pc or laptop for
configuring and installing the DS.
[NOTE]: Target TCP Port 12945 is used by the DS to reach the ZM, your network must allow transfers
on this TCP port. TCP port 1194 is optional for VPN.
Zepcam T2 series Docking Station
Figure 1
1. Docking pod
2. Position Indicator LED (PIL)
3. Connection Indicator LED (CIL) and System Indicator LED (SIL)
4. Reset button*
5. 2x USB3.0
6. HDMI**
7. Power connector.
8. RJ45 gigabit ethernet.
9. Wall fixation
[NOTE]: *When pressed more than 10 seconds the DS will factory reset.
[NOTE]: **Only use the included extra slim Zepcam HDMI cable

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Dimensions
8 position docking station:
L = 642mm
W = 92mm
H = 70mm
Weight = 3200g
4 Position docking station:
L = 332 mm
W = 92 mm
H = 70 mm
Weight = 1600g
Indicators
Every T2(+) position has a Position Indicator LED (PIL) as shown in the figure above. In the table
below you can see the different indicators and their meaning.

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Indication
Meaning
Off
No T2(+) inserted or T2(+) is done with data transfer and
fully charged
Red pulsating
T2(+) is busy with a data transfer. Do not remove T2(+)
during this process.
Red solid
T2(+) is done with data transfer, only charging now.
Blinking red and green
Denied state; action is needed, please check ZM or DS
monitor for info.
Blinking red and green
without a T2 inserted
Overcurrent detected, DS needs to be rebooted.
Yellow solid
T2(+) Error state, remove the T2(+) from the DS and
press the reset button on the T2(+).
All PILs are solid RED
The DS is not paired with a server.
Chasing Yellow
The DS is performing a factory reset
The DS also has two status LEDS as shown in the figure below.
LED
Colour
Pattern
Status
CIL
Red
Off
No link
On
Linked to server
Pulsating
Offloading to the server
SIL
Green
Off
No power
On
Power
Blinking
Booting system

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CONFIGURING YOUR DOCKING STATION
Placement
●To reduce the possibility of heat related issues or overheating the DS. It should be placed on a
hard and flat surface with enough cool air to ventilate. Also make sure the side air vents have
enough space to suck in air.
●When placing more than one DS next to each other, make sure some room is kept between the
stations. It will allow the side mounted cooling fan to expel air.
●When mounting to a wall, please make sure it is mounted real solid.
How to install the Docking Station
1. Connect an RJ45 network (UTP) cable to the DS and the network.
2. Connect the power adapter to the DS and a power outlet.
3. Get the IP address of the DS, to do this you’ve got 3 different options:
a. If you have a pc in the same network as your DS install and launch the Zepcam Finder
program. When it has launched search for your DS serial (D2-XXXX-XXXXX-XX) and look
for the IP address.
[NOTE]: If you don’t already have Zepcam Finder, please download it from
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b. If you have a monitor and a USB keyboard or numpad hooked up to your DS. Press the *
key to show the network information and the IP address.
c. If option a and b do not apply, connect your DS directly to a laptop or pc. Configure your
laptop to a fixed IP address in the 192.168.251.x range. The fallback IP address of the DS
is 192.168.251.2 which should now be accessible.

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4. Now open up a web browser and type in the IP address.
5. Log in with the default username “admin” and the default password “admin”
[NOTE]: Do not forget to change the password when configuring your DS
6. Now, within your browser open a new tab and login the ZM (Cloud or Server Software). You
need to login with admin rights to add a new DS and create a pairing code.
7. Go to Admin-> Devices -> Docking Stations
8. Press Add Docking Station, in the pop up menu fill in a name for your DS and press submit.
9. Copy the pairing code returned by the server.
10. Go back to the webpage of your DS and click “Server Pairing”

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11. Paste the copied pairing code into the empty field and click the “Pair” button.
12. The two buttons in the bottom right of the webpage should now turn green and the CIL should
be red.
13. The dockingstation will flash all PILs 3 times green on success
14. The DS is now paired and ready for use.
15. On failure the PILs shall flash 3 times red on error. Confirm your network connection is
working and try again.
[NOTE]: Target TCP Port 12945 is used by the DS to reach the ZM, your network must allow
transfers on this TCP port. TCP port 1194 is optional for VPN.
How to use the DS
1. Put the Zepcam T2(+) in DS, make sure it is pushed down firmly.
2. The camera will power on (with a beep sound), The right T2(+) indicator is green and left T2
indicator is blue (charging in progress).
3. When new images or recordings are available on the T2(+), the DS starts offloading the content
to its onboard storage. During offload the PIL will start pulsating red.
4. When all content of the T2(+) is copied, it will be offloaded to the Zepcam Cloud or Zepcam
Server.
5. If the PIL is red, T2(+) is being charged.
6. If the right T2(+) LED indicator is off the T2(+) is being fast charged (the T2(+) is switched off
during fast charging).
7. If the PIL is green, the T2(+) is fully charged, emptied and ready for use.

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Configuring docking station with USB
The DS can be provisioned with pairing data or new firmware by USB stick. The advantage of this
is that you do not have to login using a web browser.
These prerequisites must apply:
●Only use an unused USB stick
●FAT16 or FAT32 formatted USB stick
●Firmware v1.4 or higher.
●DS must be powered on.
When you create an pairing code in ZM, you can copy paste this code into a file code.txt
(lowercase) on the usb stick. Put the stick into the DS that has not been paired, the DS will
automatically process the file, pair the docking, and delete the code afterwards. It is important when
pairing that your DS must be able to reach the server.
In the same way you can firmware upgrade the DS, by copying the appropriate firmware.zep file on
the usb stick and put the stick into the DS.

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ONBOARD WEBSITE
Overview
When you’ve set up your system you can see all relevant information of your DS on the overview
page. The page can be found on the onboard website at “Overview” → “Overview”. The screenshot
below shows a view of the overview page while the DS is actively used.

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The page is divided into 4 parts.
●Storage: shows the current storage left on the DS.
●Cameras: shows the current state of all your T2 cameras currently docked.
●System: shows a technical overview of the core system including temperature.
●Overview: shows general information about the system such as hostname, serial number,
uptime, firmware version etc..
System log
The system log page shows a more in depth working of the DS. The page can be found on the
onboard website at “Overview” → “System log”. The page is divided into 2 sections: Logging and
System log. Logging is a button which will download a loggings.tar.gz file with all technical logging of
the system. This file is relevant for support as it allows for a more in depth analysis of the system. The
more user friendly logging of the system is the “System log”. This logging will show the general system
logging such as data transfer, file names and cameras docked.
Settings
There are some settings that can be configured on the DS. These settings can be found on the
onboard website at “System” → “Settings”. The screenshot below shows the default settings of the
settings page you can always restore these settings by pressing the “Reset” button at the bottom of the
page and then pressing “Save & Apply”.
The settings that can be changed on this page are:

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●Hostname: for configuring a custom hostname
[NOTE]: This is not your username used to log in to the onboard website.
●Time Zone: for changing the timezone on the system, T2(+)’s docked in the system will
automatically sync to this timezone and daylight saving settings.
●Password and Confirmation: for configuring your custom DS password, highly recommended
On the next page “Network Settings” you can change all network related settings.
●Protocol: fixed or DHCP client

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●Fallback Address: the IP address the device will fallback to if it won’t get assigned an IP address
by the network (by a DHCP server in the network).
●Netmask: for configuring subnets
●Gateway: for configuring your gateway
●Dns: for configuring a custom dns server
●Alternative NTP server: for configuring a custom NTP server
●Interface alias 1-4: for adding a custom IP alias to the network
●Network limiter: Limit the connection to the server, use this when you have a shared link and
want to preserve some bandwidth for other usage.
[NOTE] For cloud pairing you need a working dns.
On the last page “Advanced settings” you can change advanced settings:

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●Direct offload: The T2(+) content is send directly to the server without being stored on the
internal DS storage (buffer). On fast and stable links (>30Mbit) this can decrease the total
transfer time between T2(+) and Server.
●Gigabit uplink. If turned off the uplink will be forced to 100 Mbit full duplex. Use this only
when the auto speed negotiation between device and switch does not work.
●SSH access: Only needed when asked by Zepcam for remote support or diagnostics
●ACL: Add a list of allowed IP addresses for the management web interface.
●T2(+) automatic firmware upgrade: Enable this if you receive a new T2(+) firmware from
Zepcam. The firmware is pushed from the server.
After changing any of the settings you will need to click the “Save & Apply” button to save the settings.
At the bottom of the page there are is a button “Reboot”. This button will reboot the DS.

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Backup / Update
There are some core functionalities regarding resetting, backing up or flashing new firmware to
your DS. These functionalities can be found on the onboard website at:
“System” → “Backup / Update”. Below is a screenshot of the page with all the functionalities.
The functionalities on the page are:
●Generate backup file: will generate a .bin backup file of all the settings configured in the DS.
●Restore backup: used to upload a generated .bin backup file to restore all the configured
settings of your DS.
●Factory reset*: will factory reset your DS to all the default settings, this will also format your
storage.
●Format storage**: will format your storage.

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●Firmware file: used to upload a new firmware.bin file. As of version v1.7 the DS performs an
automatic firmware upgrade on power up if a new firmware has been published on the paired
server and there are no cameras placed.
[NOTE]: *A factory reset can also be performed by pressing the button on the side of the DS for at
least 10 seconds. The PILs will show a chasing yellow pattern after 30 seconds.
[NOTE]: **Formatting your storage will delete all recordings left on your DS. Before doing this make
sure there are no important recordings left.
Server Pairing
The server pairing page is used to configure your DS to the Zepcam Server. When first logged into
your DS the server pairing page will show as a blue button on the top of the screen on the onboard
website.
A DS that is not paired will show all PILs red.
Make sure you’ve got a pairing code ready. You can find how to get your pairing code in the Zepcam
Manager user manual, in chapter Pairing Zepcam T2 Docking Station
Once paired it can be found at “System” → “Server Pairing”. A screenshot of the page can be found
below.
The functionalities on the page are:
●Registration code: This is the field to put the registration (pairing) code generated by the
server. When filled in press the pair button.*
●Pairing state: shows the current pairing state, green if paired, red if not.
●Connection state: shows the current connection state with the server, green if connected, red if
not. If the connection state is red but the pairing state is green this means your docking has
been paired correctly but can’t reach the server anymore. Check if the server is still online, or
try unpairing and re-pairing the DS.
[NOTE]: *When paired this field will disappear. A screenshot of an unpaired DS can be found in the
chapter “Configuring your docking station”

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Monitor Sharing
The monitor sharing page is used to share a single monitor and keypad with multiple DS’s. The
‘Parent’ device will show the T2’s and officer ID input from other devices. A more in depth view of this
functionality is given in the chapter “Dynamic officer ID” later in this manual.
The page can be found at “System” → “Monitor Sharing”. A screenshot of the page can be found
below.