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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction About this document Related documents and information Installation training Preparing for the Installation Overview Before Installing the VISTA Vehicle Kit in a Vehicle Standard Parts List Recommended Tools Installation Required Practices Cables Connections Installation location Power Installing the VISTA Vehicle Kit Overview Recommended Installation Workflow Installing the Smart Power Switch... - Page 4 Contents Smart Power Switch VISTA WiFi Base VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT Group recordings VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT behavior during a group recording Index VISTA Vehicle Kit WGD00161 Revision A...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Welcome to the WatchGuard VISTA Vehicle Kit Installation and User Guide. This guide is designed to provide basic information and instructions for installing and using the WatchGuard VISTA Vehicle Kit. About this document The VISTA Vehicle Kit Installation and User Guide covers the following topics:... -
Page 6: Related Documents And Information
Introduction Related documents and information For further information related to installing or using WatchGuard equipment in a vehicle that is not covered by the VISTA Vehicle Kit Installation and User Guide, see the following documents: VISTA HD Wearable Camera User Guide... -
Page 7: Preparing For The Installation
Preparing for the Installation Preparing for the Installation In this section... Pre-installation checklist (page Standard installation parts list examples (page Recommended tools list (page Installation required practices (page VISTA Vehicle Kit WGD00161 Revision A... -
Page 8: Overview
Recommended tools list: Shows a list of tools, including some specialized items, you should have at hand before beginning the installation (page Installation required practices: Lists a number of best practices that WatchGuard requires you to follow as you perform the vehicle installation (page... -
Page 9: Before Installing The Vista Vehicle Kit In A Vehicle
Verify that you have received all the components for the VISTA Vehicle Kit that you are installing (page Note: If you have any missing or damaged parts, contact WatchGuard Customer Service. Make sure the mounting brackets are the correct type for the specific vehicle Note: When installing brackets, follow the instructions included with the bracket. -
Page 10: Standard Parts List
The following table lists the standard parts included for a VISTA Vehicle Kit installation: Part Number Description WGA00600 VISTA HD, WiFi Extended Wearable Camera VIS-XLT-WIF-001 VISTA XLT Wi-Fi System Body-Mounted Camera Kit VIS-XLT-WIF-002 VISTA XLT Wi-Fi System Head-Mounted Camera Kit WGA00586 WiFi Base Assy WGA00574... -
Page 11: Recommended Tools
Recommended Tools Recommended Tools The following tools are recommended for installing the VISTA Vehicle Kit and its related components in a vehicle: 10-30 feet of 16-20 gauge primary wire for extending input cable connections if necessary Wire strippers Wire crimpers Various wrenches and sockets Pliers Utility knife... -
Page 12: Installation Required Practices
Preparing for the Installation Installation Required Practices Important! These practices are required by WatchGuard. Using them helps you have a more successful installation experience. Cables If you move a system from one vehicle to another, order and install new cables. Pulling cables in the vehicle can be difficult and can damage the cables. -
Page 13: Installing The Vista Vehicle Kit
Installing the VISTA Vehicle Kit Installing the VISTA Vehicle Kit In this section... Recommended installation workflow (page Installation information and procedures for: Smart Power Switch (page VISTA WiFi Base (page Connecting the system to external inputs (page Connecting power to the Smart Power Switch (page Testing the VISTA Vehicle Kit installation (page... -
Page 14: Overview
Installing the VISTA Vehicle Kit Overview This section includes a full system installation workflow (below). WatchGuard recommends that you follow this workflow for best results. It also includes subsections for installing the following components: Smart Power Switch (page VISTA WiFi Base... - Page 15 3. Remove cables from their packaging, and roughly lay them throughout the vehicle to verify routing and length. Note: Contact WatchGuard customer service for longer cables, as needed. 4. Mount the Smart Power Switch according to your installation plan but DO NOT connect cables...
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Page 16: Installing The Smart Power Switch
Installing the VISTA Vehicle Kit Installing the Smart Power Switch The Smart Power Switch is required as part of the VISTA Vehicle Kit. The Smart Power Switch: Functions as the connection point for power and external inputs Notifies the local network that an auto-start recording input was activated Intelligently manages power Functions as the local network DHCP server... -
Page 17: Installing The Vista Wifi Base
The VISTA WiFi Base is required as part of the VISTA Vehicle Kit. The VISTA WiFi Base: Pairs with the VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT camera so the camera can associate with a local recording group Acts as a Wi-Fi access point (hotspot) for the VISTA... -
Page 18: Connecting The External Inputs Cable
(8-12 volts) and no voltage (0 volts). When an external input wire senses voltage from an external device, the Smart Power Switch informs VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT so it can start recording an event, if configured to do so in the agency's Evidence Library software. -
Page 19: Installing The Smart Power Switch Power Cable
Installing the Smart Power Switch Power Cable Siren (red): The red wire senses whether the siren has been activated Connect the red wire to a source that provides positive 12-volt switched power when the siren is activated. Auxiliary (solid blue): The solid blue wire senses whether an auxiliary device has been activated If an auxiliary device is to be used, connect the solid blue wire to a source that provides positive 12-volt switched power when the auxiliary device is activated, for example, when the driver's... - Page 20 Installing the VISTA Vehicle Kit 4. Strip back the sheath on the power cable and its red (positive) and black (ground) wires. 5. Crimp the black (ground) wire to the provided black (ground) wire extension with the attached ring terminal. Tip: Use butt splices when you connect the wires to ensure good connection.
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Page 21: Testing The Vista Vehicle Kit Installation
Note: The system takes 60 to 90 seconds to fully boot up. 3. Wait for the system to fully boot up (60 to 90 seconds). 4. Dock the VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT camera in the WiFi Base and allow the camera and base to pair with each other. - Page 22 Installing the VISTA Vehicle Kit This page intentionally left blank. VISTA Vehicle Kit WGD00161 Revision A...
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Page 23: Using The Vista Vehicle Kit
Using the VISTA Vehicle Kit Using the VISTA Vehicle Kit In this section... Powering the system on and off (page Auto-start record settings (page Recording groups (page VISTA Vehicle Kit WGD00161 Revision A... -
Page 24: Overview
Vehicle Kit on page For the most part, using VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT with the VISTA Vehicle Kit is just like using the camera in any other context. There are three main areas where there are differences: Powering the system on and off... -
Page 25: Powering The Vista Vehicle Kit System On And Off
When you turn on the ignition, the Smart Power Switch wakes up then signals the VISTA WiFi Base to power on. If the VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT is docked in the WiFi Base, the base signals the camera to power on. The system takes about 60 to 90 seconds to fully power on. -
Page 26: Auto-Start Recording Delay
When an input that has a delay applied is activated, the VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT camera delays the start of a recorded event by the set amount of time. As soon as the input activates, the camera starts counting down the set delay time. -
Page 27: Recording Groups
A recording group is typically linked to a vehicle. When you use VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT as part of the VISTA Vehicle Kit, you can form a recording group if you have at least two cameras paired with a vehicle's VISTA WiFi Base. -
Page 28: Vista Wifi Base
With the VISTA Vehicle Kit, at least two cameras are REQUIRED to form a recording group. Group recordings When you dock the VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT camera in a VISTA WiFi Base, the camera pairs with the WiFi Base. This pairing allows the camera to associate with the local recording group. -
Page 29: Vista Wifi Or Vista Xlt Behavior During A Group Recording
A device moving out of range does not affect its ability to start and stop its own events. A VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT that is part of a group recording moves out of range during the group recording? The camera keeps recording the event until it is manually stopped. - Page 30 Using the VISTA Vehicle Kit A VISTA WiFi or VISTA XLT that is currently recording an event walks into range of an associated recording group network that is NOT in a group recording? When the camera moves into range, it informs its associated group that it is recording an event.
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Page 31: Index
15 installing, 20 Index group recordings, 28 moving out of range, 28 VISTA WiFi behavior, 29 VISTA XLT behavior, 29 access point, 28 antenna, installing, 17 hotspot, 28 audience, 5 automatic recording start, 25 auxiliary input ignition... - Page 32 27 Wi-Fi Smart Power Switch, 27 access point, 28 VISTA WiFi, 28 antenna, installing, 17 VISTA XLT, 28 WiFi Base WiFi Base, 28 in workflow, 15 with VISTA Vehicle Kit, 27 installing, 17 recording start delay, 26...
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