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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions WiFi/LAN Video Intercom Manual Version 2 BFT Americas 6100 Broken Sound Parkway N.W. Suite 14, Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.bft-usa.com Toll Free: 877-995-8155 Office: 561-995-8155 Fax: 561-995-8160 P a g e... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index Section Pages Android Configuration iphone Configuration 7-11 Range and range testing 12-14 Installation Power Supply Wiring Relay Output Keypad Overview Basic Keypad Programming Full Keypad Programming Using the Keypad Adding Additional Smart Phones & Devices 20-21 Using the Intercom on Android Using the Intercom on iphone Other Options for using the App Fault Finding... -
Page 3: Android Configuration
Android Configuration Step 1 Using one of the homeowners’ Android phones, search for “Predator WiFi” app on the Google Play store. Look for the icon shown. Then download and install to the users phone. Step 2 Locate the intercom on a bench or table beside the home router, along with the user phone. - Page 4 Step 5 Step 6 Enter the following password… Enter settings on the phone, select WiFi and scan for networks. The 123456789. phone should detect the intercom. The network name will be BELL- XXXXX) Step 7 Step 8 Now open the WiFi-Predator App on On the next screen, select search as the phone and select as shown to add shown.
- Page 5 Step 9 Step 10 The phone should then find the On the next screen the intercom should device. Select it as shown. be showing online status. Select the settings button. Step 11 Step 12 Enter WiFi settings as shown. Select option to manage wifi networks and the intercom will now scan networks in the area.
- Page 6 Step 13 Step 14 Enter the home owner’s WiFi password Select the network which the home owner is normally using. and press DONE. The intercom should now re-boot and the phone should then re-connect to the normal wifi network. 2 mins… Step 15 Step 16 Wait 2 minutes for the intercom to...
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Page 7: Iphone Configuration
I-phone Configuration Step 1 Using one of the homeowners’ iphones, search for “Predator-WiFi” app on the Apple Store. Look for the icon shown. Then download and install to the users phone. Step 2 Locate the intercom on a bench or table beside the home router, along with the user phone. - Page 8 Step 5 Step 6 Enter the following password… Enter settings on the phone, select WiFi and scan for networks. The 123456789. Now the iphone is directly phone should detect the intercom. connected to the intercom. The network name will be BELL- XXXXX) Step 7 Step 8...
- Page 9 Step 9 Step 10 The intercon should now have been Now the app should show the bell ID, detected. Select as shown. default username & password details. Press DONE as shown. Step 11 Step 12 Enter Settings as shown. Select option to manage wifi networks and the intercom will now scan networks in the area.
- Page 10 Step 13 Step 14 Enter the home owner’s WiFi Select the network which the home owner is normally using. Note the password and press JOIN. Now scan button at top if the iphone does power off and on the intercom. not automatically scan for networks.
- Page 11 On the iphone, go to settings > Notifications > Predator-wifi. We recommended that the Alerts option is selected as shown, and that all options shown are turned on. 11 | P a g e...
- Page 12 Range Test Before fully installing this product, it is strongly recommended to temporarily power the intercom at the gate and position the antenna to check that it is within range of the WiFi router. The manufacturer will not give a full refund for a product which is not returned in brand new condition.
- Page 13 2. Change antenna angle slightly then re-scan the WiFi strength as shown above to check for improvements in strength. If signal improves, then continue to make small adjustments to the antenna angle and pitch to maximise strength. TIP: Antenna beam width is approximately 40 degrees. For short range door intercoms, ask your distributor or dealer for an omni-pole type antenna with 360 degree beam angle.
- Page 14 5. For even greater range, you can alternatively install homeplug power line adaptor kits, which extend LAN over mains wiring. Simply plug one into the router and the other into the intercom call box. Note: The router needs to be on the same trip device as the power to the intercom for this technique to work.
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Page 15: Installation
Installation Assuming satisfactory operation at full range, you are ready to fully install the product. Mount the intercom at the desired height for pedestrian or car users. The camera angle is wide at 110 degrees to cover most scenarios. Tip: Do not drill holes in the wall with the intercom in positon, otherwise dust may get around the camera window and impair the camera view. -
Page 16: Wiring
Wiring Connect power as shown. Please use only the power adaptor provided. Depending on your requirements, the intercom and keypad have both normally closed and normally open output contacts for connection to existing electric locks or gate automation controllers. Note: The manufacturer can only support the use, operation and functionality of the intercom and keypad themselves. -
Page 17: Relay Output
Relay output The app has an option to switch the relay output from normally open to normally closed. This is not normally needed because the relay output terminals already have hard connections for N/O and N/C contacts as standard. The relay time may need changed to suit lock applications. It is adjustable from 1-9 seconds as shown.. -
Page 18: Basic Keypad Programming
Basic Keypad Programming For most installs, it is sufficient to simply enter a single user code as follows.. Quick start guide 1) Enter programming mode (amber LED should be ON) 2) Enter a new user code... 3) Exit programming mode 4) Enter the new user code to check the relay clicks. -
Page 19: Using The Keypad
Programming relay output times and modes… 0 = start / stop toggle mode (latching) 51=relay1 Validate 1-99999 = seconds momentary operation 52=relay2 53=relay3 Delete a user code even if you don’t know the code… 10=relay1 Delete code ID location to be deleted Validate 20=relay2 30=relay3... - Page 20 Adding Additional Smartphones or Devices Step 1 Step 2 Go to settings on the app screen Select add user settings. for the existing phone or device. Step 3 Step 4 Select ADD to create a new user. Create a new username and password for that user.
- Page 21 Step 5 Step 6 On the new phone, open the app Enter the BELL ID (Copy from the existing and press to ADD Intercom. connected device) or press search to find the device, enter new user name and passcode, and press DONE. The new device should now be added.
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Page 22: Using The Intercom On Android
Using the Intercom on Android When the intercom calls your phone, answer the call and note the options shown.. Other options… 22 | P a g e... -
Page 23: Using The Intercom On Iphone
Using the Intercom on iPhone When the intercom calls your phone, answer the call and note the options shown. Note: Apple devices will require the user to accept and allow a notification message first, before the app can be successfully used. From a locked screen…... -
Page 24: Other Options For Using The App
Once the call is answered, the following screen is shown… Other options for using the app… You may view live video from the intercom at any time as shown below. 24 | P a g e... -
Page 25: Fault Finding
Fault Finding The 3 most common cause of failures on the wifi intercom are as follows… 1. Unstable wifi network or excessive network traffic. 2. Range too long causing wifi drop out intermittently. 3. Excessively long power cable run from the 24v dc adaptor to the intercom causing poor range, no video, long connection times, or unstable operation. - Page 26 Q: On iphone, sometimes the call is not connecting when I try to answer, or ends prematurely. A: Go into system settings on the app and increase the calling time to at least 45 seconds and try again. Q: On iphone, when a call is received and I open the app, the ringing tone continues after I have answered? A: This happens when the notification is not accepted first.
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Page 27: Revision Changes
Revision Changes Hardware Firmware version IOS version Android Version V1.1 – Improved V3.24.4.12 – Relay V1.0 – Custom V3.0 – Customised ring speaker amplifier for default set to N/O. ring tones added, tones added, relay louder volume. relay defaulted to defaulted to 1 second. - Page 28 BFT Americas 6100 Broken Sound Parkway N.W. Suite 14, Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.bft-usa.com Toll Free: 877-995-8155 Office: 561-995-8155 Fax: 561-995-8160 28 | P a g e...
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