Table of contents Introduction Package contents Defining the place of installation Installation of the ACARiS app Installation of the HORSE PROTECTOR and the IR light source Connecting the HORSE PROTECTOR to the internet HORSE PROTECTOR PREMIUM Wi-Fi version HORSE PROTECTOR...
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2. Package contents With your delivery you received the following components: HORSE PROTECTOR guard including wall mount IR light source Power adapter for HORSE PROTECTOR Power adapter for IR light source Video surveillance caution sign Mounting screws Letter with activation code ...
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HORSE PROTECTOR The LTE version of the additionally includes a TP-Link 7350 LTE router. ...
Depending on the version of HORSE PROTECTOR purchased, please ensure the following installations are conducted in advance: HORSE PROTECTOR Premium Wi-Fi: Two 230V power outlets are required in the vicinity of the final • mounting position. A good and stable Wi-Fi connection is required at this position. ...
4. Installation of the ACARiS App As initial step in the setup process, please download the ACARiS App from the Apple Store or GooglePlay Store. Image of the App Store Create your personal account in the ACARiS App or alternatively online at acaris.net.
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The following steps describe how to setup your account in the app: Open the app and press “create account”. First step Enter your name and e-mail address, choose your password and confirm with ”Register”. Second step ...
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You will receive an e-mail to your e-mail address with a 4-digit registration code. Third step Enter the activation code from the e-mail and select „Activate Account”. Fourth step ...
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PROTECTOR, please proceed with mounting the guard and IR light source as described in the following chapter “Installation of the HORSE PROTECTOR and the IR light source”. For the Wi-Fi version we strongly recommend to set up the Wi-Fi in a...
HORSE PROTECTOR 5. Installation of the and the IR light source In order for the HORSE PROTECTOR to protect your horse in the best possible way, optimal positioning of the unit and the associated IR lamp is of crucial importance.
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Mount the HORSE PROTECTOR and the IR lamp with the mounting screws next to each other at the optimal height of 3.5 meters. A minimum mounting height of 3.2 meters should be achieved and 3.7 meters must not be exceeded. There shouldn’t be any reflective surfaces or bright, external light sources in the guard's field of vision.
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Do not connect any power or network cables yet. Be aware that the HORSE PROTECTOR unit and IR light source are only built to operate within buildings. In particular, it must be ensured that HORSE PROTECTOR no water or direct sunlight reaches the unit and ...
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HORSE PROTECTOR 6. Connecting the to the internet After having mounted the LAN and LTE version in their respective locations or alternatively having prepared the Wi-Fi version for set-up in a comfortable location (i.e. on a table), please follow the steps of the set-up wizard in the app.
Remove the QR code from the guard lens and wait about 10 minutes. If the Wi-Fi is within range and the Wi-Fi name and password are correct, your HORSE PROTECTOR is online and ready to use. You will then see a picture taken by your guard in the app.
6 GB to the router. Make sure the SIM lock has permanently been removed before. If additional devices are connected to the ACARiS router, the data volume must be adjusted (increased) accordingly...
Close without saving! The guard will apply the changes after about 10 minutes (the live stream is not available during this time). You can change this setting at any time. „Limit field of view“ in the ACARiS app ...
8. LED STATUS The following table show the possible combinations of the red and green LEDs. They show the operational status of the HORSE PROTECTOR. Red LED Green LED Meaning Action to be taken Steady Guard online No actions necessary Steady Guard offline Refer to Q&A...
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LED lights Wi-Fi / LTE version LED lights LAN version...
Our main concern is data security. That's why we have the entire infrastructure set up on European Google Cloud servers. As part of the Google guarantee, we ensure that only ACARiS employees and you have access to your data. At the same time we use the reliability of Google services and the security of the concentrated Google infrastructure to give you the best possible service.
IR light source”. 13. Security of personal account Always ensure that only you know your password for your ACARiS user account. Choose a password that contains at least 10 characters, numbers, upper and lower case letters and special characters to protect against misuse.
Nevertheless, we explicitly point out that ACARiS does not guarantee the well-being of the horse. If, contrary to expectations, one of your horses should become ill, ACARiS cannot guarantee that every illness will be detected. ACARiS does not claim to provide the personal assessment or the professional examination by a veterinarian.