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Summary of Contents for MiX Telematics MVR1204
- Page 1 MVR1204 Manual MiX Fleet Manager...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
APN and Server Configuration .............................. 8 Hardware Installation ................................... 10 Part Numbers .................................... 10 Connecting the MVR1204 unit to the FM unit ........................... 11 Connecting the Microphone to the MVR1204 unit ........................13 Connecting the GSM Antenna ..............................14 Positioning the Microphone in the Vehicle ..........................16 Connecting the Camera to the MVR1204 unit .......................... - Page 3 2.17 Upgrade ....................................30 2.18 Configure ....................................31 2.19 Enable Overlay and Enable Stats ............................. 31 2.20 About the Utility ..................................31 2.21 Configure Columns ................................... 31 P a g e 3/28/2017...
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Page 4: Introduction
1 Introduction Welcome to the MVR1204 Software Installation Guide. The MVR1204 is a H.264 Mobile Video Recorder. The MVR1204 includes an internal 3G modem to automatically upload recorded video clips to MiX Telematics tracking software. Video events are triggered and controlled by the FM on-board computer and are recorded on an event basis and associated and stored with driver violations and detailed trip information. - Page 5 MVR 1204 Software Configuration P a g e 3/28/2017...
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Page 6: Software Configuration
Software Configuration This section provides steps on the software configuration for the MVR1204 and assumes that the user is completely familiar with configuring vehicles in MiX Fleet Manager • MVR1204 Configuration in MiX Fleet Manager: Demonstrates what needs to be configured in MiX Fleet Manager •... -
Page 7: Event Template
2.1.2.1 Configuring optional external cameras 1. Click Config Admin 2. Click on Templates 3. Click Mobile Device Templates 4. Select the MiX Vision script as shown below. 5. Select the installed cameras as shown below. 6. Click Save 2.1.3 Event Template 1. -
Page 8: Configuration Group
2.2.1 Inserting the SIM Card Before the APN can be configured, the SIM card needs to be inserted into the MVR1204 unit’s SIM socket. Figure 1 1. Ensure that the contact points of the SIM card is facing up and 2. -
Page 9: Apn And Server Configuration
2.2.2 APN and Server Configuration The MiX Vision utility is required to set the APN and Server details for the MVR1204 unit to upload recorded video. 1. Connect your laptop to the MVR1204 unit using an Ethernet cable ( the MVR must be powered up) 2. - Page 10 MVR 1204 Hardware Installation P a g e 3/28/2017...
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Page 11: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation The MVR1204 should be installed by a suitably qualified person. This manual assumes that the MVR has already been fitted with a SIM card and that the software configuration was done to set the APN and server IP address. -
Page 12: Connecting The Mvr1204 Unit To The Fm Unit
440FT0611 MiX Vision DB9 Serial Cable 3.2 Connecting the MVR1204 unit to the FM unit Connect the MVR1204 to the serial port (S3) on an FM 3xxxi series on-board computer. Step Part Number Picture Description Insert the black 6 pin... - Page 13 Connect the Red wire on the MiX Vision Serial Cable to a permanent power (battery) on the Vehicle (12V or 24V) Connect the Green wire on the MiX Vision Serial Cable to the Red Positive 440FT0611 to Drive wire on the FM 440FT0276 Twin Serial Harness Splice the Black wire on...
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Page 14: Connecting The Microphone To The Mvr1204 Unit
3.3 Connecting the Microphone to the MVR1204 unit The microphone is connected to a cable that plugs directly into the MVR1204 unit. Step Part Number Picture Description Connect the 4 pin connector at the end of the 440FT0891 to microphone cable into the... -
Page 15: Connecting The Gsm Antenna
3.4 Connecting the GSM Antenna The GSM Antenna is connected to a cable that plugs directly into the MVR1204 unit. Step Part Number Picture Description Connect the connector at the end of the GSM Antenna to the GSM port GSM Antenna to... - Page 16 Avoid Recommended Avoid sharp corners and bends: Use rounded bends: Avoid coupling between 2 different pieces of wire: Separate coiled wires where possible: 15 | P a g e 3/28/2017...
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Page 17: Positioning The Microphone In The Vehicle
3.5 Positioning the Microphone in the Vehicle 1. Place the microphone inside the cab on the center panel closest to the driver’s side (please see image below). 2. Ensure that the microphone is positioned as far away from the windscreen as possible as this has an effect on the audio quality 3. -
Page 18: Connecting The Camera To The Mvr1204 Unit
3.6 Connecting the Camera to the MVR1204 unit The cameras have an integrated cable that plugs directly into the MVR1204 unit. Picture Description Camera 1 is the camera facing towards the road Camera 2 is the camera, with the LEDs around it,... -
Page 19: Positioning The Camera In The Vehicle
Figure 5 Notes: • The MVR1204 can be connected to either the S3 or S1 port of the FM 3xxxi series on-board computer. • Tracers are not supported (including the FM3x16i tracers). 3.7 Positioning the Camera in the vehicle Please Note: Ensure that the windscreen surface is clean and dry before attaching the camera to the windscreen. -
Page 20: Camera Installation In A Light Vehicle
Cables should be safely secured. 3.8 Connecting Optional External Cameras to the MVR1204 unit The optional external cameras plugs directly into the MVR1204 unit, but extension harnesses are available if the install point if further than 5 meters away from the MVR1204 unit... -
Page 21: Verifying The Installation
2. Open the MiX Vision utility 3. Click on Refresh 4. A unit serial number "MVR1204 xxxxx" should appear in the device list 5. Select the device 6. Click on Camera 1 to verify that camera 1 is facing the road and that alignment is correct 7. -
Page 22: Verifying The Microphone Installation
2. Open the MiX Vision utility 3. Click on Refresh 4. A unit serial number "MVR1204 xxxxx" should appear in the device list 5. Select the device 6. Click on Camera 2 and ensure that the audio quality is clear. - Page 23 Addendum A MiX Vision Utility 22 | P a g e 3/28/2017...
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Page 24: Addendum A: Mix Vision Utility
4. The utility shortcut will appear on the desktop and can also be found under the Program files Functions within the utility Connect the MVR1204 unit to a Windows based laptop via an Ethernet cable and open the MiX Vision Utility to make use of the various functions within the utility. -
Page 25: Apn Configuration
2.3 APN Configuration Click on Set APN The following window will appear: Fill in the APN, User and Password Click OK 2.4 Server Configuration Click on Set Server The following window will appear: Fill in the IP address and Port Click OK 24 | P a g e... -
Page 26: Sim Pin Configuration
Server Name IP Address Port # MiX Fleet Manager - User Acceptance testing (UAT2) 52.17.196.180 32327 mvr.uat.mixtelematics.com MiX Fleet Manager - Integration Server (RSA) 196.41.17.90 32327 mvr.integration.mixtelematics.com MiX Fleet Manager – Enterprise (RSA) Production Server 196.33.235.243 32327 mvr.ent.mixtelematics.com MiX Fleet Manager - Cape Town (RSA) Production Server 196.26.205.202 32327 mvr.za.mixtelematics.com... -
Page 27: Ring Status (Storage)
Ensure that the latest firmware version is uploaded to the device. 2.8 Ring status (storage) All event video information is listed under the Ring status (storage) heading. 2.9 Ring status (uploads) All files on the device that have been marked for upload but have not yet been uploaded. Please note: If the number zero (0) appears next to File Count it means that the file has successfully been uploaded, any other number would mean that the file did not upload. -
Page 28: View Logs
2.14 View Logs 1. Click on View Logs 2. The following window will appear: 3. Click Save log if you want to save it and click Clear log if you want to clear it. 27 | P a g e 3/28/2017... -
Page 29: List And Fetch Recordings
2.15 List and Fetch Recordings 1. Click on Tools 2. Click List Recordings 3. The following window will appear: 4. Select the recordings you want to download 5. Click Fetch recordings 6. The following folder will open once the recordings have been fetched: 28 | P a g e 3/28/2017... -
Page 30: Retrieve Logs
7. Double-click on the video to view it Please note all fetched recordings are saved in the following folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\MiX Vision Utility\bin\receive\video 2.16 Retrieve Logs 1. Click on Tools 2. Click Retrieve Logs 3. The following window will appear 4. -
Page 31: Upgrade
2.17 Upgrade 1. Click on Tools 2. Click Upgrade 3. The following window will appear: 4. Click on Browse 5. The following window will appear: 6. Select the file with the new version of software in it 30 | P a g e 3/28/2017... -
Page 32: Configure
7. Click Open 8. Click Upgrade 2.18 Configure • Do not adjust any of these settings 2.19 Enable Overlay and Enable Stats • Do not adjust any of these settings 2.20 About the Utility 1. Click on Help 2. Click About 3.
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