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EYERIDE 200/400/800

Installation Guide

November
2014

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    EYERIDE 200/400/800 Installation Guide November 2014...
  • Page 2 Mitech Technology EYERIDE 400/800 Installation Guide Trademarks & Copyright Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the sole property of their respective manufacturers. Copyright Mitech Technology LLC www. eyerideonline.com © 2014 Mitech Technology LLC Notice Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Mitech Technology LLC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the EYERIDE 400/800 to an External Network Connecting Devices to the EYERIDE400/800’s Internal Network Connecting the GPS Antenna Connecting the EYERIDE 200/400/800 to a Power Source Connecting the Unit to the Vehicle Battery Connecting the Unit to an Electrical Outlet...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Once the EYERIDE 400/800 has been installed as explained in this guide, it must be configured. Configuration is performed by connecting to the EYERIDE400/800 unit using a PC that is on the same network as the unit (or connected to the unit directly using a LAN cross cable) and opening the unit’s configuration utility in a browser.

  • Page 5: The Eyeride400/800 Package

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC The EYERIDE400/800 Package The EYERIDE400/800 package contains the following items: Item Description Illustration EYERIDE400/800 unit Video Gateway Power supply cable Connects the unit to an electrical outlet Power cord Connects the unit to the vehicle battery via the cigarette lighter Ethernet (LAN) Connects the unit to a PC (or a...
  • Page 6 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Item Description Illustration GPS antenna Enables the built-in GPS receiver to connect to satellites 2 supports Used to install the unit in the vehicle 4 screws Used to connect the supports to the unit 4 washers Used to connect the supports to the unit...

  • Page 7: Additional Equipment

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Additional Equipment Up to four video cameras can be connected to the EYERIDE400/800. You must acquire the cameras you require; they are not included in the EYERIDE400/800 package. For information about camera compatibility and about connecting the cameras to the unit, see Connecting Cameras, page 17, or consult your vendor.
  • Page 8 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC  For units that will be installed in a truck or bus, an insulated container with a built-in fan in which the EYERIDE400/800 unit can be placed (see Preventing Overheating, page 9)  Additional hard drives (see Appendix: Removing the Unit’s Hard Drive, page 36) Additional Equipment...

  • Page 9: Installing The Eyeride400/800 System

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Installing the EYERIDE400/800 System These are the steps that you will typically follow in order to install the EYERIDE400/800 system: 1. Install the EYERIDE400/800 unit in its desired location using the supplied supports; see Selecting a Location for the Unit, page 9.

  • Page 10: Selecting A Location For The Unit

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC NOTE: Installing the unit and its peripheral equipment in a vehicle is a complex process. It is highly recommended that it be performed by a trained specialist in vehicle installations. Selecting a Location for the Unit The unit should be installed in a cool and ventilated location, protected from direct sunlight and water.

  • Page 11: Installing The Unit

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Installing the Unit The unit should be firmly secured to ensure it does not move around when the vehicle is in motion; if the unit is dislodged from its location in the vehicle, it may be damaged, hit people in the vehicle, or harm other items with which it comes into contact.

  • Page 12: Diagram Of The Rear Panel

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC 2.Place the unit in the desired location and attach it securely by connecting the side supports to the anchoring surface with two or three screws on each side. (These screws are not included with the EYERIDE400/800.) Note: The unit can be placed horizontally or vertically.
  • Page 13 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Audio In2 (Ain2) Audio In1 (Ain1) Audio Out (Aout) TV Out Power Video In Ethernet Vin1–Vin4 Cable Reset RS232/485 Activators Out1, Out2 12VDC Power Out GPS Antenna USB Ports Ethernet In Sensors In1–In4 Ethernet Out Figure 5: EYERIDE400/800 connectors and controls Installing the EYERIDE400/800 System...

  • Page 14: Supplying Power To Devices Connected To The Unit

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Connector/Control Description Reset Reset button. Use a pin to press the button when it is necessary to reset the unit manually. Note: Your configuration settings will not be lost during a reset. Power Connector for the power supply and, if required, for the ignition connection (see page 32) Audio Out (Aout) Connector for an external speaker or headphones (see page 26)

  • Page 15: Turning The Device Power On And Off With The Ignition

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC NOTE: It is, of course, possible to connect some devices to the 12VDC Power Out connector on the EYERIDE400/800 and others directly to the vehicle battery – as long as the total power consumption for the devices connected to the 12VDC Power Out connector does not exceed 500 mA.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Power-Supply Activator

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC NOTE: You can convert Amps to Watts using the following formula: Volts * Amps = Watts 12 * 0.25 = 3 For example, a 12V device that operates at 250 mA consumes 3 Watts: Figure 7: Placing a transformer between the vehicle battery and the devices drawing power from it Configuring the Power-Supply Activator When the power supply to devices is routed through an activator connector, as described above, the activator must...
  • Page 17 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Normal Status Figure 8: Normal Status of activator set to Closed Installing the EYERIDE400/800 System...

  • Page 18: Connecting Devices To The Eyeride400/800

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Connecting Devices to the EYERIDE400/800 This section explains how to connect cameras, sensors, activators, microphones, a speaker or headphones, and a CCTV monitor to the EYERIDE400/800 unit. NOTE: Make sure that all installed devices are designed to function properly under mobile conditions (temperature range, vibrations, power supply, etc), that they are all installed in accordance with their manufacturer's requirements, and that the devices and all cables are properly installed and firmly fastened so that they will not become dislodged when the vehicle moves.
  • Page 19 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC NOTE: If you are connecting sensors to the unit using an ADAM module, or you are using the RS232/485 connector to connect a touchscreen CCTV monitor to the unit, you cannot connect any RS232 PTZ controllers.

  • Page 20: Connecting Sensors

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Figure 11: Wire connector 2. If multiple PTZ cameras are connected to the unit, configure each camera to use a different ID. For information about how to do this, refer to the camera documentation. 3.

  • Page 21: Connecting Sensors Using An Adam Module

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Sensor EYERIDE400/800 rear panel Sensors terminal block Figure 12: Connecting a sensor Connecting Sensors Using an ADAM Module If you want to connect additional dry sensors to the EYERIDE400/800, you can do so by connecting an ADAM Data Acquisition Module to the unit.
  • Page 22 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC  To connect sensors using an ADAM module: 1. Install the sensors in their desired locations in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 2. Connect the wire contacts of each of the sensors to the terminal blocks of the ADAM-4051 module as follows: ...
  • Page 23 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC     If you are also connecting one or more RS485 PTZ controllers to the unit, using the 9-pin flat ribbon cable, connect the RS232 connector of the ADAM-4520 converter into the RS232 connector of the RS232/485 adapter supplied with the unit.

  • Page 24: Connecting Activators

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Note: You may be able to use the EYERIDE400/800 to supply power to the modules by connecting the power supply cables to the 12VDC Power Out connector on the rear panel of the unit. However, bear in mind that the unit can supply a maximum of 500 mA (6W) of power.

  • Page 25: Connecting Sensors And Activators Using An Ia Relay Board

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Activator Power EYERIDE400/800 rear panel Activators terminal block Out1 Out2 Figure 18: Connecting an activator that has its own power supply Connecting Sensors and Activators Using an IA Relay Board If you want to connect additional dry sensors and/or two activators to the EYERIDE400/800, you can do so by connecting an Intelligent Appliance IA 3126-2 relay board to the unit.

  • Page 26: Connecting Microphones

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC NOTE: If you are connecting less than 16 activators or 16 sensors to the relay board, be sure to connect them to the relay beginning with the lowest connector, and do not leave open connectors between those that you use.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Speaker Or Headphones

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC  To connect a microphone: 1. Install the microphone in the desired location. 2. Plug the microphone connector into the desired Audio In connector (Ain1 or Ain2). Connecting a Speaker or Headphones The EYERIDE400/800 unit contains a built-in, 1-watt, internal speaker, which is located on the right side of the unit. You can also connect an external speaker or headphones to the unit.
  • Page 28 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC NOTE:If you are connecting an RS232 PTZ controller or an ADAM module to the unit, you cannot use touchscreen functionality because the RS232 serial port is not available. For additional information, see Connecting PTZ Controllers, page 17; Connecting Sensors Using an ADAM Module, page 20. To connect the monitor to the EYERIDE400/800, you will need a cable with the following connectors: ...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Switch

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Connecting a Switch If you wish, you can connect a switch to the unit to change the display on the monitor. The switch must be connected to the Sensor 4 (In4) connector. For additional information, see Connecting Sensors, page 19 and refer to the Embedded Video Gateway System Guide.

  • Page 30: Setting Up Network Connections

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Setting Up Network Connections The EYERIDE400/800 has a built-in router that is used to connect the video-gateway component of the unit to external networks such as the internet or a cellular network. The router can connect to more than one external network at a time. For example, it can connect to a cellular network and to a LAN simultaneously.
  • Page 31 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC NOTE: The Video Gateway component of the EYERIDE400/800 automatically connects to the router component when the unit starts up. The router's DHCP server assigns an IP address to the Video Gateway component and port forwarding is automatically configured. ...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Gps Antenna

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Connecting the GPS Antenna A GPS receiver is built into the unit. When the GPS antenna is connected to the unit, this receiver can be used to track the location of the vehicle in which the EYERIDE400/800 is installed. ...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Eyeride 200/400/800 To A Power Source

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Connecting the EYERIDE400/800 to a Power Source The Power connector of the EYERIDE400/800 can be connected either to the vehicle battery or to a standard electrical outlet. Once it is connected, it starts up automatically. During the start-up process, the LEDs on the front of the unit flash at various intervals.
  • Page 34 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC of the drain on the battery, connecting the unit in this way is also only recommended for limited periods of time for testing and evaluation purposes. NOTE: The ignition connector (IGN) of the Power connector MUST be connected. If it is not, the unit will not start.
  • Page 35 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Connect to positive (+) Connect to battery connector the ignition Connect to negative (-) battery connector connector (-) connector (+) connector Figure 27: Connecting the EYERIDE400/800 to the vehicle battery and the ignition Connect to positive (+) battery connector Connect to negative (-) battery connector...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Unit To An Electrical Outlet

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Connecting the Unit to an Electrical Outlet If a standard electrical outlet is available, the unit can be connected to it. For example, if you want to configure or test the unit indoors, you can power the unit in this way. The power-supply cable has a built-in switch. The switch mimics the ignition switch of a vehicle: when the switch is in the ON position, the "ignition"...

  • Page 37: Appendix: Removing The Unit's Hard Drive

    EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Appendix: Removing the Unit’s Hard Drive The hard drive of the EYERIDE400/800 can easily be removed and replaced with another one. This may be a convenient way to review or download video from the hard drive. For example, if EYERIDE400/800 units are installed in a fleet of buses, you may want to remove the hard drive from each bus when it comes into the bus depot, and replace it with a different hard drive.
  • Page 38 EYERIDE400/800 Installation Guide Mitech Technology LLC Screw Screw Platform – pull to remove hard drive Figure 32: Hard-drive plaform in open compartment 4. Pull the hard-drive platform out of the unit. Hard drive Platform Figure 33: Hard drive on platform ...
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