DriveCam Unit Installation Instructions

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1 DriveCam Unit Installatin Instructins Installatin f the DriveCam Unit is nt cmplicated, thugh care must be taken t avid specific prblems. Sme vehicles require additinal cnsideratin t determine the ptimum psitin fr yur specific needs. In all cases, selecting and testing the munting lcatin n a single installatin is imperative t prevent replicating an errr acrss 10 s r 100 s f vehicles. Fllw the instructins carefully and review the test events t ensure prper rientatin and peratin f the cmpnents. BEFORE YOU BEGIN NOTE: HindSight sftware must be installed befre yu can test the installatin f the DriveCam Unit. Refer t the HindSight 20/20 User s Guide fr infrmatin regarding sftware installatin and use. CAUTION: D nt cut the DriveCam pwer crd. It has an inline fuse near the end. DRC Page 1 DriveCam Unit Installatin Instructins

2 VEHICLE CONSIDERATIONS Befre yu get started, cnsider the fllwing pints regarding yur vehicle type. These will help yu identify the best munting lcatin fr the DriveCam Unit and may save yu the truble f having t remve and remunt the unit. The DriveCam Unit needs t be munted in a lcatin that prvides an unbstructed view f the interir and exterir (frnt) f the vehicle. The rear-facing camera shuld capture an internal view frm the utside shulder f the driver t the utside shulder f a frnt seat passenger. The frward-facing camera shuld capture a brad view f everything in frnt f the vehicle, beginning as clse t the frnt f the vehicle withut cutting ff the hrizn. Sedans, Pickups, and Light-Duty Trucks Smaller vehicles such as these typically have a traditinal rear-view mirrr. The DriveCam Unit shuld be munted s that it is visible just belw the rear-view mirrr when the mirrr is adjusted t its lwest psitin (see figure n the fllwing page). Keep in mind that the mirrr typically pivts n tw pints ne n the glass and ne n the back f the mirrr. Buses and Large Trucks Larger vehicles ften have nn-standard windshields and mirrrs. In these cases, the DriveCam Unit is usually munted as lw n the windshield as pssible but just abve a hrizntal line drawn frm the tp f the head f the tallest drivers when seated behind the wheel. Installers tend t place these units t high n the windshield, which keeps the driver ut f view, causes a lss f visin in the frnt f the vehicle, and pushes the DriveCam s accelermeters farther away frm the vehicle s center f mass. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ~ ~ ~ We recmmend that yu carefully plan and test the installatin befre making final cnnectins within the vehicle. Read thrugh the fllwing instructins carefully t ensure prper functin f the DriveCam Unit. NOTE: The fllwing installatin prcedures apply directly t mst sedans, pickups, and light-duty trucks. Hwever, they are similar enugh t be used fr all vehicle installatins. Be sure t fllw the guidelines utlined abve. INSTALLING THE BRACKET The air temperature must be greater than 50 F fr the bracket adhesive t bnd securely t the windshield. A large twel saked with very warm water and placed n the exterir f the windshield ver the munting psitin can be used fr cld weather installatins. Using the vehicle s defrster can als be effective. Otherwise, perfrm the installatin in a heated garage. DRC Page 2 DriveCam Unit Installatin Instructins

3 Step 1 Park the vehicle n a flat, level surface. Step 2 Temprarily place the DriveCam Unit inside the munting bracket. Step 3 Using the alchl wipe (prvided), THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND DRY the area where yu plan t munt the unit. CAUTION: This step is critical t prevent the unit frm falling ff at a later date. Step 4 Temprarily psitin the assembly (bracket and unit) behind the rearview mirrr. CAUTION: D nt peel the backing frm the adhesive strip until instructed t d s. Imprtant Things t Cnsider Make sure the unit des nt interfere with the driver s primary field f visin. Make sure the lens has a clear view f the interir and exterir f the vehicle. Be aware f ptential bstructins such as: windshield wipers, windw tint, sun visrs, circulatin fans, and the rear-view mirrr when it is adjusted t its lwest psitin. Make sure the driver has a clear view f the status lights n the unit. Psitin the unit s the lens is as clse t the centerline f the vehicle while still leaving rm (abut 1¼ inch n the left side f the bracket) t insert the Trx wrench in the munting screw arund the rearview mirrr munting pst (failure t d s will require remving the entire bracket in rder t adjust r service the camera). If yu are perfrming multiple installatins, test the first ne befre installing the thers. This invlves triggering the DriveCam Unit t recrd an event and then reviewing the event in HindSight sftware. Lk fr ptential bstructins t the frward and rear-facing cameras. Once yu are certain that the crrect munting lcatin has been selected, yu can cntinue installing the remainder f yur DriveCam Units. DRC Page 3 DriveCam Unit Installatin Instructins

4 Step 5 Mark the psitin f the assembly n the glass with a felt-tip marker. Step 6 Remve the DriveCam Unit frm the munting bracket. Step 7 Make sure the guide marks n the glass are level befre prceeding. Step 8 Check the fit f the munting bracket against the windshield. If the windshield is curved, yu may have t gently shape (bend) the bracket s it will lie flush against the windshield. CAUTION: The adhesive is very sticky. Once it is n, it will nt easily cme ff. Step 9 Remve the backing frm the adhesive side f the munting bracket. CAUTION: Verify the rientatin f the munting bracket. The bracket has a plastic disk n each side. The larger disk must be n the left as seen frm inside the vehicle lking ut. Step 10 Place nly the tp edge f the munting bracket against the windshield and make sure it is level befre prceeding. Step 11 When yu are sure that the munting bracket is psitined crrectly, press it firmly against the windshield starting at the tp and pressing the sides dwnward. CAUTION: D nt apply excessive pressure as the windshield may break. Step 12 Check frm utside the vehicle t make sure there are n large air bubbles under the munting bracket. If necessary, use a screwdriver handle t (carefully) apply additinal pressure t the munting bracket and remve any large air bubbles. Use a small pin t create an escape path fr the air if the prblem is persistent. DRC Page 4 DriveCam Unit Installatin Instructins

5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The DriveCam Unit prvides uninterrupted service when cnnected t a cntinuus 12-vlt pwer surce frm the vehicle. This allws the unit t capture events when the vehicle is parked (hit and run accidents, vandalism, etc.) and when the vehicle lses ignitin-switched pwer fr any reasn. Yu will need t determine the best pwer surce fr yur installatin. A few suggestins are listed belw. The DriveCam Unit MUST be cnnected t a pwer surce that is ALWAYS n. D nt cut the pwer crd. It has an inline fuse near the end. Step 1 Leaving enugh length t cnnect t the camera, rute the DriveCam pwer cable acrss and dwn the windw trim t a suitable lcatin under the dashbard. If yu are planning t install a DriveCam Illuminatr (ptinal device) in yur vehicle, yu may want t rute its wiring at this time as well. Step 2 Cnnect the DriveCam pwer crd t a cntinuus 12-vlt pwer surce. Wire Splice Optin The wire splice clips (prvided) allw yu t easily tap int existing wiring. Use a vltmeter r wiring diagram t lcate suitable pwer and grund wires. Rute the wiring thrugh the clips, press the metal cnnectr int the wires, snap the clip clsed, and wrap in electrical tape. Fuse Tap Optin Cnnect the unit s red lead t the psitive (cntinuus) pwer surce and the black lead t negative (r t a clean grund) using the apprpriate fuse taps (available at mst aut parts stres). This ptin is similar t hw after market accessries are pwered in mst vehicles but it des nt prvide evidence f tampering a driver culd discnnect and re-cnnect the DriveCam and then claim that the device was faulty. NOTE: Use this ptin nly if risk f tampering is lw r yu are willing t track warning events captured if pwer is discnnected and re-cnnected. Warning events are listed in HindSight 20/20 sftware. Refer t the User s Guide fr mre infrmatin. Custm Wiring Optins Cnnect pwer and grund via methds that best fit yur requirements. Custmers ccasinally slder cnnectins, use crimp cnnectrs, etc. Pwer cnnectins in mtr caches are usually made using crimped ring terminals t the pwer psts in the vehicle s maintenance panel. If yur vehicle has interir lights near the rearview mirrr r visrs, yu can cnnect t that pwer surce as lng as it is cntinuus (cnfirm that pwer is cntinuus with drs clsed, key ut f the ignitin and after 5 minutes have elapsed). Step 3 Cil any excess crd and secure it with plastic ties r tape in a safe lcatin under the dashbard, headliner, maintenance panel, etc. DRC Page 5 DriveCam Unit Installatin Instructins

6 CONNECTING THE DRIVECAM UNIT Step 1 Plug the pwer cable int the DriveCam Unit. Step 2 Place the unit in the munting bracket s that the lens penings are n the left and the unit hangs vertically. Step 3 Fasten the unit using the tw Trx screws and the Trx wrench (prvided). Step 4 Check that the unit has cntinuus pwer by making sure the tp LED status light n the unit is lit (red r green) when the vehicle s engine is ff, the key is remved frm the ignitin, and the vehicle s drs are clsed (dme light is ff). If nt, recheck the wiring cnnectins, plarity, and fuses t make sure cntinuus pwer is being supplied t the unit. DRC Page 6 DriveCam Unit Installatin Instructins

7 RECORD AND REVIEW A TEST EVENT We highly recmmend that yu dwnlad the newly installed DriveCam Unit and review a test event befre sending the vehicle ut n the rad. This requires access t a Dcking Statin Cmputer t dwnlad the event and a Client Wrkstatin t review the event within HindSight sftware. Refer t the HindSight 20/20 User s Guide fr detailed infrmatin. Step 1 Press the red buttn n the bttm f the DriveCam Unit t recrd a test event. The upper status light n the DriveCam Unit will begin t flash (green) slwly as the event is being recrded. The light will then alternate between green and red as the event is being stred t memry. When cmplete, the light will return t slid red. Step 2 Cnnect the DriveCam Unit t a Dcking Statin dwnlad will begin immediately. The upper status light n the DriveCam Unit will begin t flash (red) rapidly as the event is being dwnladed t the database. When cmplete, the light will return t slid green. Step 3 Review the test event in HindSight sftware, lking fr the fllwing: Verify that the frward-facing camera captures an unbstructed view ut the frnt windshield. Can yu see far int the distance (including enugh height t see traffic signals)? Can yu see the area immediately in frnt f the vehicle? Are the side views even? Verify that the rear-facing camera captures an unbstructed view f the interir f the vehicle. Can yu see frm the utside shulder f the driver t the utside shulder f a persn in the passenger s seat? Can yu see int the rear f the vehicle (if applicable)? Are there any bjects that might blck the view f the camera (e.g. the rearview mirrr when it is pulled t its lwest psitin, sun visrs, fans, lights, etc.)? Verify that yu can hear audi in the recrding. Installatin and testing is cmplete fr this vehicle. If yu are perfrming multiple installatins, we recmmend that yu test each installatin using these steps befre sending thse vehicles ut n the rad. DRC Page 7 DriveCam Unit Installatin Instructins

8 REMOVING A DRIVECAM UNIT Use the fllwing prcedures t uninstall a DriveCam Unit frm yur vehicle. Yu ll need the Trx wrench that was shipped with yur first DriveCam Unit t remve the unit frm the bracket and a 3M Tape Remval Tl (r a thin putty knife) t remve the bracket frm the windshield. These items can be rdered directly thrugh DriveCam. CAUTION: D nt try t pull r pry the bracket ff the windshield. It will destry the bracket and may break the windshield. T remve the DriveCam Unit: Step 1 Remve the left Trx screw cmpletely. Step 2 Gently pull dwn n the left side f the unit (try nt t trigger the unit) t access the pwer cable. Step 3 Unplug the pwer cable nly when a slid red r slid green light is shwing (i.e. wait fr the status lights t stp flashing befre discnnecting the pwer cable). NOTE: A warning file r lg entry will be created when the unit is unplugged. This is a standard security feature. Step 4 Remve the right Trx screw and the unit. T remve the munting bracket frm the windshield: Step 5 Use the 3M Tape Remval Tl r a brad, very thin putty knife. Step 6 Apply a small amunt f lubricant (e.g. WD-40) t bth sides f the blade. Step 7 Slide the blade between the bracket and the windw and gently rck the blade back and frth while pushing frward until the bracket is cmpletely remved. DRC Page 8 DriveCam Unit Installatin Instructins

9 INSTALLING THE USB PIGTAIL ADAPTER (OPTIONAL) The USB Pigtail Adapter is designed t prtect the USB prt n the side f the DriveCam Unit frm damage caused by excessive r rugh use. The adapter is fastened t the side f the unit s munting bracket and allws yu t cnnect t the DriveCam Unit thrugh the flexible adapter. Step 1 Remve the ½ Trx screw frm the right side f the DriveCam Unit. Step 2 Install the cable clamp apprximately tw inches frm the female end f the cable. Step 3 Place ne washer nt the ¾ Trx screw (prvided with the adapter); insert the screw thrugh the cable clamp; then place the secnd washer nt the screw. Step 4 Insert the screw int the munting bracket and tighten. Step 5 Insert the Adapter s USB plug int the DriveCam Unit. DRC Page 9 DriveCam Unit Installatin Instructins