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- Page 1 Spartan GoCam 3G (GC-EUxb) Wireless Camera User’s Manual PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING CAMERA www.CameraTraps.co.za 2018/08/16-16:43:12 | RL180111(35XE) 2018/02/28‐13:55:11 | RL180111 35XE 2017/10/25‐12:02:11 | RL171018 2017/10/20‐19:33:30 1 ...
- Page 2 Package Contents Camera Trap 1 Antenna 1 Mounting Strap 1 USB Cable 1 Camera Body and Ports ...
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Page 3: Menu Settings
Keys & Buttons • MENU = Enters the program menu in preview mode ▲▼◄►: Moves between the menu items and changes the values • • OK = Saves parameter settings in menu mode = Plays images / videos in playback mode • Playback button = In live preview window, switches between playback and preview mode • DEL = delete an image / video clip in playback mode Use Shortcuts: In live preview window, ▲ is the shortcut to choose Video mode, and ▼ is the shortcut for the Camera mode OK is for capture photos or record a video manually • Mode (Power) Switch: ON at top. SETUP in the middle. OFF at the bottom Start 1. Make sure the power switch is at OFF position. Load the batteries into the battery compartment according to the polarities indicated. Load a set of 12 (recommended), 8 or 4 (emergency, left 2 columns) batteries. Or connect 6 V external power supply to the camera by using the correct cable and external battery. The following batteries can be used: • High‐performance alkaline batteries • Lithium batteries (recommended) • Rechargeable Ni‐MH batteries 2. Insert an SD card (32GB or smaller). Open the camera and insert the SD card into the card slot. Refer to the card symbol on the camera case for proper orientation. The camera supports up to 32 GB SD card. Please note that the SD‐card should not be locked. 3. Insert a standard size cellular SIM card. 4. - Page 4 The camera can be triggered by timer at a preset time interval (from 30 seconds to Time Lapse every 8 hours). Please note that even in Time Lapse mode, the camera can still be triggered unless the Sensitivity is set to OFF. The camera can be set to operate only at a specific time period if preferred. To TRIGGER enable this function select ON and press ok. The start‐stop menu will then appear. This menu contains the settings for times to start and stop as well as the trigger Start‐Stop1 interval and time lapse interval. The start‐stop setting will override all other general camera settings. Since there are 2 periods available, make sure to not Start‐Stop2 The second time period available for Time Lapse Setting Items Description Clock Enter to set the Date and Time. ON /Off. Choose if the image stamp is to be shown or not (Time / date / temperature Time Stamp °C / moon phase). Flash Power High / Low. Infrared (Black) Flash Power. Format Format the SD card. This will erase all data on the SD card. This cannot be undone. ON/OFF. If ON, once the SD card is full, the camera will delete the oldest images / Overwrite video and keep recording the new images / videos. SYSTEM Default Restore all settings to factory default values. Information Show Model name & version of firmware on the camera. Password This option allows for a 6 digit password to be set. Beep Select On or Off for Beeps when pushing the camera buttons ...
- Page 5 How to use the camera traps’ Cellular Features via the “Setup Tool” PLEASE CONTACT CAMERA TRAPS cc IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED “Wireless.exe” APPLICATION PROGRAM – v2.9 – OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘SETUP TOOL’. IT WILL BE SENT TO YOU… If your wireless carrier’s network parameters are not pre‐programmed into the camera from the factory, you will need to use the Setup Tool Application Programme (Wireless.exe) to input these parameters manually. This Setup Tool will be sent to you via CAMERA TRAPS cc – PLEASE CONTACT US… PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SOUTH AFRICA, VODACOM, MTN, CELL C and TELKOM (8ta) ARE PRE‐PROGRAMMED INTO THIS SETUP TOOL…. Copy the relevant Setup Tool Application Program (Wireless.exe file) to your PC / laptop (we suggest you make a separate folder for this). Once copied, open (double‐click) the Wireless.exe Setup Tool Application Program and you will see the following setup window as below (V2.9): Fill in the settings you prefer into the blank fields. These settings will overwrite the existing settings from the camera Send Mode: Instant: to have the images send immediately to you via MMS / e‐mail (can be managed from 0 to 9999). Daily Report: will send you a SMS message of the # of activations the camera has taken at a specific time that you can set. Off: ...
- Page 6 ‘Send To’ Window: For Send Via Option, there is a drop down Menu for you to select the following; MMS: (Can send images via MMS to cell phone numbers / email addresses or BOTH) – consumes AIRTIME Lite: (Can send images / Video Clips via the internet to email addresses ONLY) – CHEAPEST OPTION – consumes DATA Premium: (US ONLY) ...
- Page 7 IF USING Gmail – PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTICE AT END OF MANUAL If you do not want to use one of these pre‐programmed servers, you can also use your existing personal e‐mail settings if preferred by filling in all the required details. Once the Sending email parameters have been put in, under the Recipients window tick the relevant email boxes (up to 4) that you would like the recipient to receive the images and fill in their email addresses. Image (minimised image size when transmitting): With MMS & Lite mode, it is set at default to Normal (640 x 480 pixels and 96 dpi). This is about 30 ‐ 50KB in size when sending via e‐mail or MMS. ‐ The original size image will still be saved to the SD card in the camera trap. Image From: This will generate a title (max 15 characters) for each image received which will be imprinted on the photo / MMS and email subject line so the user will know where (which camera) the images have come from. ...
- Page 8 in the same location from where you opened up the Wireless.exe Application program (either from on your computer as we recommended or the SD card if you have not saved it across to your computer). “Cancel” Button Closes the Wireless.exe Application program. Programming is now complete. It is recommended to setup the camera in an area with a good signal and test before deploying in a remote area. Remote Controlling your camera trap using SMS The Spartan® 3G wireless camera can be controlled by sending SMS commands to the camera’s SIM card phone number (PLEASE NOTE: SOME CELLULAR TOWERS DO NOT SUPPORT ALL COMMANDS. If the unit sends you a text response of “Network Busy” this means the tower/service area does not support the command. This is not a manufacturer/camera issue). The Commander Phone Number ‐ The Recipient Phone numbers that you set in the setup process for “Phone1” / “Phone2” / “Phone3” & “Phone4” will be the commander phone numbers i.e. the ones that can control the camera via SMS. ...
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Page 9: Network Parameters
SOUTH AFRICA CELLULAR NETWORK PARAMETERS VODACOM MTN Internet Internet APN: internet APN: internet (leave blank) (leave blank) Username: Username: (leave blank) (leave blank) Password: Password: MMS MMS APN: APN: myMTN mms.vodacom.net (leave blank) Username: Username: mtnmms (leave blank) Password: Password: mtnmms URL(MMSC): http://mmsc.vodacom4me.co.za/ ... - Page 10 Under the Heading “Sign‐In & security” you will see the link “Apps with Account access” – Click this link Scroll down to “Less secure Apps” button and switch it from OFF to ON. Log off and you are done… 10 ...
- Page 11 SUPPORT & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s) What do M, E, T, or S on the photo's info strip mean? The letter on the info strip at the bottom of the photo indicates what type of event caused the photo to be taken. M = motion-triggered E = event (a photo taken at a scheduled time) T = time-lapse S = requested photo (only available with Real Time ON)
- Page 12 6V External Battery Setups (Non-Solar) Cell cameras can be incredibly useful technology, but battery life can be a real problem, especially if your cameras are not deployed where you can reach them quickly and easily. External batteries, even relatively small, inexpensive ones, can greatly increase the length of time a cell camera can run without requiring attention.
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Page 13: Warranty Information
Technical Specifications WARRANTY INFORMATION The Camera purchased from our authorized dealers is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 2 year from the original date of purchase under normal use. HCO Outdoor Products will, at its option, repair or replace your camera with the same or comparable model, free of charge (except you must pay for shipping charges set forth below), for a period of (1) one year from the original date of purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship occurring with normal use. This warranty only extends to the original retail purchaser. Purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty performance. The warranty on any replacement product provided under this warranty shall be for the unexpired portion of the warranty period applicable to the original product. *Sorry but our warranty is ONLY applied to the cameras bought from our authorized dealers. This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials or workmanship occurring during normal use. It does not cover normal wear of the product. This warranty is void if: the product housing has been removed, if the product's label, logo or serial number have been removed or if the product fails to function properly as a result of accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, non‐compatible batteries, faulty installation, setup, adjustments, improper maintenance, alteration, maladjustment of controls, modification, power surges, service by anyone other than HCO or HCO authorized service centre or acts beyond the manufacturer's or distributor's control. Note: The camera is not waterproof; please protect your camera properly for outdoors use. Should your product prove defective during this warranty period, please contact us to obtain a RMA number prior to returning the defective unit. *RMA number is required for all returns. Include $11.95 for return shipping & insurance. (For U.S. customers only. CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY PLEASE, NON‐REFUNDABLE). If the product is beyond the warranty period, the price for repairing ... - Page 14 CAMERA TRAPS cc E‐mail: info@cameratraps.co.za Website: www.cameratraps.co.za PO BOX 1011 | LINK HILLS | 3652 | KWAZULU‐NATAL | SOUTH AFRICA Phone: +27 (0) 83 560 0555 | +27 (0) 82 422 0356 35XE | 2018/02/28‐13:55:11 | RL180111 35XE | 2017/10/25‐12:02:11 | RL171018 2017/09/12‐18:31:02 14 ...
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