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Revision 1.0
Copyright 2020 Cognisys, Inc.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Revision 1.0 Copyright 2020 Cognisys, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLING THE REFLASH SOFTWARE (OPTIONAL) ..................16 ..........................16 INDOWS NSTALLATION OS X I ............................16 NSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING ............................ 17 SPECIFICATIONS ............................18 WARRANTY ..............................19 REVISION HISTORY ............................20 Table of Figures Figure 1 – Scout Repeater Connections ......................9...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Follow all CAUTION notices to reduce the risk of personal injury, prevent damage to the Scout equipment, accessories, and devices (computers, cameras, flashes, etc). Failure to follow all CAUTION notices may void your warranty.

  • Page 4: What Is The Scout Repeater

    2.1 What is the Scout Repeater? The Scout Repeater is an accessory for the Scout Camera Box. It extends the possible distance between sensors and the Camera Box. The Scout Repeater has several features: Wireless communication to the Camera Box •...
  • Page 5 5. Align and push back cover onto the Repeater. 6. Install screws being careful not to cross-thread them – do not overtighten! You can also power the Scout Repeater with external power using the optional power cable available here: https://cognisys-inc.com/3pin-extpwr-cable.html If you are using external power you should absolutely have a fuse in the wiring (or similar protection device).

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    2.4 Quick Start Guide Want to be up and running in two minutes or less? Here’s the quick-start guide in case you misplaced it:...

  • Page 7: Cleaning And Care

    2.5 Cleaning and Care We want your Scout equipment to last – so here are some brief steps to keep it happy! 2.5.1 Cleaning For cleaning we recommend a slightly dampened (not wet) micro-fiber cloth. Do not spray water directly into the inside of the equipment. Any liquid that goes into the controller may cause an electrical failure of the device.

  • Page 8: Maintaining Weatherproof Design

    2.5.3 Maintaining Weatherproof Design Scout equipment is designed to meet the most challenging environmental conditions. It does, however, require some care to maintain its weatherproof sealing. Prior to opening the equipment rinse it under gently running water if it is dirty.

  • Page 9: Wiring Diagram / Connector

    This allows you to optionally power the Repeater from your own power source for even longer battery life. The Scout Repeater uses weather-resistant connectors and cables. If the Repeater will be used outside during rain, snow, or condensing humidity be sure to have the power cable locked in...

  • Page 10: Aux Led Selection

    2.8 Power Button The power button is on the side of the Repeater: Press this button to turn on the Scout Repeater. To turn it off simply press and hold this button for approximately two seconds until the red LED goes out.

  • Page 11: Turning On The Repeater

    – the indicator is just to help you know that maybe something isn’t quite right with the camera trap setup. Note: You don’t have to turn on the Scout equipment in any order – the indicator is just a helpful reminder.

  • Page 12: Settings In The App

    3. Settings in the App There are no adjustable settings in the app. The only thing reported is the current voltage of the Repeater at the bottom of the “Camera” tab. This is also a good way to know that the repeater is on and functioning within your camera trap setup.

  • Page 13: Example

    4. Example In the following section we will walk you through a real-world setup/example using your Scout Camera Box and Repeater. Be sure to check out our website and follow us on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/CognisysInc/) for video examples. Sometimes watching a video makes the whole process much easier to understand! 4.1 The long haul...

  • Page 14: The Rock

    4.2 The Rock Scout equipment uses a frequency 2.4GHz. What does that mean? It’s pretty fast. It’s the same frequency as some Wifi equipment. Fast is usually good. After all you want the sensors, camera box, and especially the flash(es) to respond as soon as possible. The downside of using this frequency is that it doesn’t do well going through things.
  • Page 15 With a little clever placement of the repeater you can work around that boulder: As with the “Long Haul” example above, try and elevate the repeater if possible to maximize the range. The final step as with all camera trapping is to test-test-TEST. Make sure that the repeater placement is good and that you’re getting some fantastic video of yourself (pretending to be an animal) before you consider everything done.

  • Page 16: Installing The Reflash Software (Optional)

    5. Installing the Reflash software (optional) What is “reflash”? It’s a small program that allows you to update the firmware on your Scout Products. You do not need this program to use your Scout equipment. Rest assured if you just purchased your Scout it ships with the latest software available.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Release the power button. If you cannot resolve a problem with your Scout Repeater, please contact us at support@cognisys-inc.com. We want to make sure that you are completely satisfied!

  • Page 18: Specifications

    32-bit high performance low current ARM Processor • Wireless connectivity: Proprietary 2.4GHz • Powered by Scout Li-Ion battery pack and/or external power • USB for reprogramming Based off of Scout 5200mAh battery pack. Several factors can affect the wireless range. Congestion, terrain, etc.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    All electronic products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase. Within this period, Cognisys Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.

  • Page 20: Revision History

    9. Revision History Revision Date Change 10/22/2020 Initial Release...

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