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MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX)
Installation and Operation Guide
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Installation Guide 6326A

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  • Page 1 Mobile Digital Recorder MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Installation and Operation Guide Please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the latest version of this manual Installation Guide 6326A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction to MDR 500 Series Technology Advanced 1.1 Product Features 7.5 Maintenance Differences between MDR-504XX-X-XX- Configuration XXX(XX) and MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) 5 Metadata Common to MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and Upgrade MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Storage 2 Kit Contents Reset 2.1 MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and MDR-508XX-X-XX-...
  • Page 3 15.6 MDR-Dashboard 5.0 Additional PowerShell Switches 18 Troubleshooting 18.1 MDR Unit 15.7 Events Table 18.2 MDR Fireproof Box 16 Testing and Maintenance 19 Specifications 16.1 Operator Instructions 20 EU Declaration of Conformity 16.2 Maintenance and Testing 21 Glossary 17 General Antennae Guidelines 22 Disclaimer...

  • Page 4: Introduction To Mdr 500 Series Technology

    Mobile network and Wi-Fi settings found in this manual relate to wireless products as described below. These features can be attained by upgrading the MDR 500 Series units. 8 channel models allow users to modularly upgrade. These units can be upgraded by various expansion modules.

  • Page 5: Product Features

    MCU into the MDR docking station. Kit Contents MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Kits MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) MDR 500 Series 4 Channel Control Unit with 500GB / 1 TB / 2 TB HDD / SSD, GPS, 4G, Wi-Fi & 32GB SD Card (Depending on model) MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX-CU(XX)

  • Page 6: Mdr-508Xx-X-Xx-Xxx(Xx)

    MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) MDR 500 Series 8 Channel Control Unit with 1 TB / 2 TB HDD / SSD, GPS, 4G, Wi-Fi & 64GB SD Card (Depending on model) MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX-CU(XX) Common for MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) and MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) MDR GPS Antenna MDR Mobile Network Antenna...

  • Page 7: External G-Sensor

    MDR Fireproof Box with 32GB SD Card MDR-400-FPB-32 Hardware Installation Warning • Connecting any input or output wires to high voltages may damage the product. Brigade will not be responsible for any damage caused due to negligence. Front View MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Front View...

  • Page 8: Mdr-508Xx-X-Xx-Xxx(Xx) Front View

    Power – Blue LED Heater - Yellow LED ON: HDD Heater is on ON: Power on or sleep mode OFF: HDD Heater is off OFF: Power off Recording – Green LED HDD - Blue LED ON: HDD detected Flashing: HDD recording Flashing: HDD is reading or writing OFF: HDD not recording OFF: HDD is not detected...

  • Page 9: Mdr-508Xx-X-Xx-Xxx(Xx) Rear View

    MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Rear View 8 Channel Connector SELECT (Mobile Type network Camera and Wi-Fi Connectors depending on model) Not Used Input / Output Fireproof Box Power Cable Ethernet Port Cable Connector Connector Connector MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Rear View Figure 4 Mobile Caddy Unit (MCU Contains HDD) MDR-500-X-MCU-XX-XXX Connector to Docking Station USB-B 3.0 PC Connection...

  • Page 10: Mdr-504Xx-X-Xx-Xxx(Xx) Connection Diagram

    MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram Figure 7...

  • Page 11: Mdr-508Xx-X-Xx-Xxx(Xx) Connection Diagram

    MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram Figure 8...

  • Page 12: Mobile Caddy Unit Removal

    Mobile Caddy Unit Removal Warning: Follow the removal steps shown below. Failure to do so will damage the HDD. Ensure that the PWR LED indicates the MDR is OFF prior to removal. Make sure to format HDD/SD card after swapping, different MDR generations use different file systems which are not compatible with each other and will cause recording loss if not formatted in advance.

  • Page 13: Sd Card Removal

    SD Card Removal Note: To remove an SD card from an MDR, the MCU needs to be removed first. Make sure the MDR is powered off before removing any storage medium. Failure to do so will damage the HDD/SD card. (see SD Card removal for MDR-504XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Figure 11 and SD Card removal for MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) Figure 12).

  • Page 14: Mdr-508Xx-X-Xx-Xxx(Xx) Sim Card Installation/Expansion Module Upgrade

    MDR-508XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) SIM card Installation/Expansion Module Upgrade Step 2 Step 1 Ensure an earthing strap is worn to prevent any Remove the MCU and open the expansion damage to the PCB. Undo the screw on the module door to access the SIM card slot. rear panel (shown above left).

  • Page 15: Mdr On-Screen Display (Osd)

    50 seconds to enter a recording state once ignition has been applied. Warning: The start-up time to recording for the MDR 500 series is approximately 50 seconds. Please wait at least 3 minutes after ignition is applied. Brigade will not be...

  • Page 16: Login

    Login By default, there are two user accounts: admin and user. The password for the admin account is admin. The password for the user account is user. We recommend changing the password after first login which must be documented and controlled by the company. Monitors should scale the MDR video output automatically, but some monitors do not do this.

  • Page 17: Record Search

    Record Search Rec Search allows you to search based on source, type, channel, date, month, year and time. Source can be selected to retrieve the data. This can be HDD, Sub- stream SD or Main Stream SD. By default, HDD is selected. HDD recording represents higher quality recordings found on the HDD.

  • Page 18: Log Search

    Enter the end time of your export and click End time. See End Time Export Figure 30. The duration and estimated capacity will be displayed. See Export Estimate Figure 31. Once the start and end times are correct, insert a bus- powered USB hub into the MDR front USB.

  • Page 19: Setup

    Setup This chapter describes the setup of the MDR. Settings related to basic setup, surveillance, events, alarms and maintenance. All settings are contained in the MDR Docking Station (DS). This means that Mobile Caddy Unit (MCU) swapping is easily supported if vehicle registrations are completed.

  • Page 20: Time Setup

    Time Setup 7.1.2.1 General Date Format can be set to either DAY/MONTH/YEAR, YEAR-MONTH-DAY or MONTH/DAY/YEAR. By default, it is set to DAY/MONTH/YEAR. Time Format can be either 24 Hours or 12 Hours. By default, it is set to 24 Hours. Time Zone includes worldwide time zone options.
  • Page 21 MDR shutdown delay will be equal to 6 minutes minus MDR on time plus your current shutdown delay period. 10:03 Ignition removed 10:00 10:12 MDR Shutdown Delay MDR Shuts down MDR on for 2 mins MDR Shutdown delay = 4 mins + 5 mins set to 5 mins 10:11 10:00...

  • Page 22: User Setup

    User Setup Menu Idle Time refers to the period for which the menu will remain active and logged in. Once this period finishes, the MDR will automatically log off the user. Username is the name you use to log onto the MDR. By default, there are two usernames: admin and user.
  • Page 23 Subnet Mask is used to identify network address of an IP address. By default, this is 255.255.255.000. Gateway helps route the network traffic. By default, this is 192.168.001.254. Obtain DNS Automatically refers to the domain name system. A DNS server takes the website addresses that you type in and resolves them into the actual IP address of the site.
  • Page 24 MDR Server. The options are Ethernet, Mobile Server 1 Figure 57 Network and Wi-Fi. This is discussed in further detail in MDR 500 Series Network Connectivity SW&Infrastructure Manual. This can be found on the Brigade website.

  • Page 25: Application

    Application 7.1.7.1 FTP Server FTP Enable is for set up an FTP server for storing snapshots. The FTP is used for building up a channel between software and MDR hardware, which allows users to download footage or snapshot through MDR- Dashboard 5.0.

  • Page 26: Record

    PAL - AHD or NTSC - AHD. By default, PAL is chosen. This will be the same for all camera inputs. Note: Brigade’s monitors have automatic detection of these standards. HDD/SD Overwrite refers to when an HDD and SD cards will overwrite its stored data.
  • Page 27 Alarm Quality has 8 levels. Level 1 is the best quality whereas level 8 is the lowest quality. Brigade recommends using a higher quality for Alarms for a higher level of image detail. Encode Mode refers allows users to choose between Constant Bit Rate (CBR) and Variable Bit Rate (VBR).
  • Page 28 25 for PAL and 1 to 30 for NTSC. Quality has 8 levels. Level 1 is the best quality whereas level 8 is the lowest quality. Brigade recommends using a higher quality for Alarms for a higher level of image detail.

  • Page 29: Ip Camera Setup

    5.0 software. This is shown in frame information. It is also shown on the LIVE OSD and the RECORD OSD. By default, Brigade uses IO1 for left indicator (Li), IO2 for right indicator (Ri), IO3 for reverse (Rv) and IO4 for brake (Br).

  • Page 30: Snapshots

    (MPH) or kilometres per hour (KM/H). By default, this is set to MPH. Source has two options. GPS or Speed Pulse. In majority of applications GPS signal is the simplest to use. Brigade’s MDR comes as standard equipped with a GPS antenna.

  • Page 31: Alarms

    TIMER (the buzzer will sound for the defined period). Timer can be set between 5 and 60 seconds. For example, video loss is a catastrophic failure and Brigade suggests using ALWAYS for such an alarm. Alarm Link Setup 2 Figure 87 Alarm Snap can be enabled, the settings are based on the alarm snap link setup.
  • Page 32 7.4.1.1 Speed Alarm Overspeed Enable is used to activate overspeed alarms or events. Alarm Type can either be alarm or event. Alarms are saved to the Centre Server (depending on MDR model, requires 4G/Wi-Fi)) and are displayed in the alarm log in Live view in MDR-Dashboard 5.0 Server mode.

  • Page 33: Video

    Alarm Off-Delay is a period in which rapid activations/deactivations can occur, which must be ignored. Video 7.4.2.1 Video Loss Video Loss Enable is used to alert you to a loss of video signal on any of the enabled camera input channels.

  • Page 34: Advanced

    7.4.2.3 Blind Detection Blind Detection Enable is used to analyse camera inputs for blind images. By default, this is disabled. Blind detection occurs when a camera is obstructed by a large object or deliberately. It is mostly used to tackle acts of vandalism.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    7.4.3.2 Geo-Fence Geo-Fence Enable is used for mobile network MDR models. It must be enabled prior to using this feature. Geo-fences are used to send an alarm if a vehicle leaves or enters a geographical region. This region is setup by the user in MDR- Dashboard 5.0.

  • Page 36: Metadata

    Firmware contains MCU version (combined package) for an easier upgrade. Although, you can also do individual firmware and MCU version upgrades if there have been newer versions released with new features. Please check Brigade’s website regularly for updates. Upgrades require a USB bus-powered hub. Firmware upgrades take approximately 5 minutes to upload.

  • Page 37: Storage

    Warning: Do not connect an external HDD to the front USB port. Only USB Flash drives (which contain flash memory) is supported by this port. Brigade will not be held responsible for incorrect use of this port. Upgrading Progress Figure 114 Warning: Ensure the flash drive is not unplugged from the MDR during this process.

  • Page 38: Hardware

    Hardware Hardware Config Import is used to import a hardware config file from a USB Flash drive. Ensure that you have copied the entire folder “HWConfigFile” to your flashdrive. If the folder path has been changed, this will not work and will not find the file correctly. See Hardware Config Import Figure 126 for a successful prompt window after an import Hardware Config Export is used to export hardware configs to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 39: System Information

    System Information Version Information Device Name is a pre-populated field to help identify the MDR unit. The two available options that will be displayed is either MDR-504XX-XXXX or MDR- 508XX-XXXX. Serial Number is a unique identifier for each MDR unit. This information is used to connect a mobile network or Wi-Fi MDR to MDR-Dashboard.

  • Page 40: Gps

    Warning: Do not connect an external HDD to the front USB port. Only USB Flash drives (which contain flash memory) is supported by this port. Brigade will not be held responsible for incorrect use of this port. Status is an indication of the state of the storage medium. There are three states that can be shown: RECORDING, NORMAL or FAILED.

  • Page 41: History

    History Highest Speed is displayed with the relevant date and time. Total Mileage is an indication of the vehicle’s mileage. Lowest Voltage is displayed with the relevant date and time. Highest Voltage is displayed with the relevant date and time. Lowest Temperature is displayed with the relevant date and time.

  • Page 42: Installing Mdr-Dashboard

    Click the download button to view active/historic downloads. The completed tasks automatically move to the Completed tab. Right-click a task and click open folder This will automatically open the location of your downloaded data. Installing MDR-Dashboard 5.0 • This operation is performed on the client PC. Right-click the installation file shown in MDR-Dashboard 5.0 icon Figure 136 and click run as administrator.

  • Page 43: Connecting The Mcu To The Pc

    Devices and Printers Figure 148 Properties Figure 150. Note: If failure occurs a manual removal of the drivers and a re-start of the PC is required. Please contact Brigade if support is needed. General Properties Figure 149 Hardware Properties Figure 150 Loading from HDD/SD •...

  • Page 44: Mdr-Dashboard 5.0 Local Mode

    • This process allows users to load the content of either a connected HDD Caddy (using the USB cable) or a mirror recording from the internal/external SD Card. • Reading these media storage devices may be slow depending on the amount of data recorded and the speed of the interface.

  • Page 45: Channel Info

    The MDR-Dashboard 5.0 user interface is sub-divided into several numbered areas as illustrated in MDR-Dashboard 5.0 User Interface Figure 157: 1. Data Source Access (Data Source Figure 178) 2. Graphs Panel 3. Controls Panel 4. Media Playback 5. Map 6. Frame Information All the above areas are explained in greater detail in the following sections.
  • Page 46 • See Event Information Figure 166. Event information consists of event names, event times and event descriptions (use horizontal scrollbar to view). • Users can access vehicle information such as ➢ Recorded channel data graph based on time ➢ Speed graph based on time ➢...

  • Page 47: Frame Information

    Frame Information The Frame Info panel (Frame Information Figure 175) provides information about firmware/MCU version, Register Info, vehicle tracking and vehicle information (temperature and voltage). FRAME INFORMATION consists of: • Firmware version • MCU version • Vehicle Registration • G-Force •...
  • Page 48 Data Source Figure 178 • Users click on the Local file tab as shown in Local Files Tab Figure 179. • Click the ADD button as shown in Directory Add Figure 180. Browse to the relevant folder and click SELECT FOLDER. •...

  • Page 49: Reading Data

    Reading Data • Double-click the vehicle icon . This will display ALL calendar events. • Each colour represents: ➢ Green dates represent normal recordings ➢ Orange dates represent alarm recordings ➢ Red dots represent metadata data ➢ Blue outline represents the current date (today’s date) •...

  • Page 50: Exporting Videos

    Current Position of Playback and Stop Next Frame Snapshot GPS Filter Playback Speed Rewind Fast Forward Slow Forward Play/Pause Previous Frame Sound Volume Clip MDR-Dashboard 5.0 Controls Panel Figure 192 • Fast Forward options (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x). Maximum Slow Forward options are 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32.

  • Page 51: Saving Snapshots

    • The ABOUT option will display the window shown in About Figure 204. This will show the current MDR-Dashboard 5.0 version. • The Check for Updates option will take the user to the brigade website where relevant updates can be downloaded.
  • Page 52 • Install Windows language pack Go to Windows Settings-> Time & language-> Region & language->Add a language-> Install the language you want to display • Change location Go to Control Panel-> Clock and Region-> Region-> Administrative ->Change system locale-> Change to the Install Language Pack Figure 205 country/location which speaks the language.

  • Page 53: Mdr-Player

    • See MDR-Player 5.0 Icon Figure 212. Double click on the Brigade logo named MDR-Player 5.0 to start the program. MDR-Player 5.0 Icon Figure 212 10.3 Basic Operations MDR-Player 5.0 allows three ways of loading the data:...
  • Page 54 MDR-Player 5.0 Figure 214 The toolbar (MDR-Player 5.0 Controls Panel Figure 215) has the following options: • Open File • Pause • Rewind • Stop • Slow Forward (x1/2 or x1/4) • Fast Forward (x2 or x4) • Previous Frame •...
  • Page 55 Once the data has loaded, users can play the videos. Double clicking on a single channel image would trigger this channel into full screen. Audio playback from channel 1 is played when multiple channels are displayed. Users can select a different audio source by single clicking another channel image.

  • Page 56: Advanced Ethernet Configurations

    11 Advanced Ethernet Configurations This section is dedicated to an advanced feature for individuals with networking knowledge which enables users to: • Live View of Cameras • Playback and download of recordings • View and download of logs • Configure MDR unit settings This feature is not recommended for field operations, diagnosis and configuration.

  • Page 57: Ethernet Operation

    11.2 Ethernet Operation • Once logged in, 5 tabs will be displayed as follows: PLAYBACK; LIVE VIEW; MAINTENANCE; LOG Web Application Manager Figure 232 and SETUP. See Web Application Manager Figure 232. • PLAYBACK tab allows users to view and download recordings.

  • Page 58: Ethernet Maintenance

    Live Channel View Settings Figure 240 Live Stream Options Figure 241 11.3 Ethernet Maintenance • Basic information displays the current and historic state of camera channels. This can be due to several reasons such as damage, poor contact and installation. •...

  • Page 59: Ethernet Log

    11.4 Ethernet Log • Log is used to search, display and export logs from the MDR. • Logs can be alarm logs, operation logs or locked logs. • Alarm logs can be filtered further by type such as: IO, Panic, Speed, Video Loss, Blind detection, Motion detection, G- Force and Geo-Fence.

  • Page 60: On-Screen Display Map

    12 On-screen Display Map GREEN ARIAL BLACK ITALICS Note: represents default settings Lucida Handwriting Font represents mobile network and/or Wi-Fi menu options 12.1 Rec Search Rec Search Rec Search TITLE OPTION No 1 Source Sub-strm SD Drop down Main Strm SD option Month (XXX)

  • Page 61: System Info

    Export Back Start time XX.XX.XX PROPRIETAR Export ------→ Export Time Y DATA AVI data File Size Playback Show/Hide Volume Remaining/ (During Total menu Playback right-click removes OSD from view) Choose time using number pad Volume Increase Volume Decrease Mute Volume Next Channel Previous Channel Rewind x2 x4 x8...

  • Page 62: Modules

    Modules 12.2.2.1 Mob Net Mob Net TITLE OPTION No 1 Connection Type GPRS/EDGE CDMA EVDO WCDMA TDSCDMA Module Status (Physical State) Detected Not Detected SIM Status (Physical State) SIM Detected SIM Not Detected SIM Available SIM Not Available SIM Busy Dial Status Dialled Up Failed Dial Up...

  • Page 63: Server Status

    Server Status Centre Server # TITLE OPTION No 1 (up to 8 using buttons) Server Status UNCONNECTED Connected Network Type Mob Net Wi-Fi Ethernet Auto-adapt Server Protocol Type MDR5 Maintenance Server IP Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Port XXXXX (usually 5 characters, depends on port specification) Environment Environment TITLE...

  • Page 64: Log Search

    12.3 LOG SEARCH Log Search TITLE OPTION No 1 Month Year Choose on calendar view (Orange) Date Start Time hh:mm:ss Using Number Pad. Next ------------------------→ End Time hh:mm:ss OPERATION Log Type ---→ Alarm Type---→ Alarm Log Locked Log Search-→ Panic Button Speed G-Force Video Loss...
  • Page 65 12.4.1.2.2 Time Sync Time Sync TITLE OPTION No 1 Date/Time Choose from calendar dd/mm/yyyy Use numpad to enter time hh:mm:ss ENABLED Disabled time.nist.gov NTP sync Enabled -----------------→ DISABLED time.windows.com time.nw.nist.gov time-a.nist.gov time-b.nist.gov User-Defined-------→ Alpha-numeric keypad 32 Character limit 12.4.1.2.3 TITLE OPTION No 1 MAR.
  • Page 66 12.4.1.3.3 Sleep Sleep TITLE OPTION No 1 Sleep Duration (0~100)Hours Sleep Mode Enabled-----→ Periodic Wake-up (0~720)Min DISABLED 12.4.1.4 User Setup USER SETUP TITLE OPTION No 1 Menu Idle Time (Automatically Logout Period) 30 Seconds 1 Minute 3 MINUTES 5 Minutes 10 Minutes Never Enabled --→...
  • Page 67 12.4.1.2.3 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi TITLE OPTION No 1 1500 (1~1500) Enable SSID XXXXX…XXXXX On --------→ 32 characters) Encryption None --→ WEP ---------→ Password XXXX…XXXX WPA/WPA2 --→ (32 characters) Static IP Enabled ----→ IP Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXX DISABLED Subnet Mask XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXX Gateway XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXX 12.4.1.2.4 Mob Net Mob Net...
  • Page 68 12.4.1.2.5 Server Server TITLE OPTION No 1 Server 1 Centre Server ----→ Add/ Delete Server 2 ----→ Add/ Delete Server 3 ----→ Add/ Delete Server 4 ----→ Add/ Delete Server 5 ----→ Add/ Delete Server 6 ----→ Delete MDR5 Enabled ---→...

  • Page 69: Surveillance

    Surveillance 12.4.2.1 Live View 12.4.2.1.1 Preview Preview TITLE OPTION No 1 Live Audio Enabled DISABLED (Brightness) Image Setup Setup --------------→ (Contrast) (Colour) (Saturation) Channel Choose from 1 to 6 (4 channel) Choose from 1 to 16 (8 channel) Mirror/Normal (Mirrors Live and Recorded Data) Flip Vertical (Flips Live and...
  • Page 70 12.4.2.1.3 Live OSD Live OSD TITLE OPTION No 1 ENABLED Date/Time Disabled Vehicle Reg Enabled DISABLED Alarm Enabled DISABLED Vehicle Num Enabled DISABLED ENABLED Recording State Disabled ENABLED Speed Disabled Enabled DISABLED ENABLED Channel name Enabled G-Force Enabled DISABLED Drag OSD items to desired positions on Position Setup...
  • Page 71 12.4.2.2.2 TITLE OPTION No 1 Choose from 1 to 6 (4 channel) Choose from 1 to 16 (8 Channel channel) CH1-6 Channel Name (4 channel) CH1-16 (8 channel) ENABLED Enable Recording Disabled Resolution (options auto- adjust based on available camera inputs) WCIF WHD1 720p...
  • Page 72 12.4.2.2.3 TITLE OPTION No 1 INTERNAL SD Record Storage FPB SD Record Mode NONE Setup-------→ Channel Choose from 1 to 6 (4 channel) SUB-STREAM -----→ Choose from 1 to 16 (8 channel) Enable Disabled ENABLED Audio Disabled ENABLED Resolution (options QCIF auto-adjust based on available camera...

  • Page 73: Events

    12.4.2.3 IPC Setup IPC Setup TITLE OPTION No 1 Enabled --→ Search -→ MAC Address Enabled ---→ IP Address Enable Disabled MDR5 Protocol type Port 9006 ----→ ONVIF ----→ Port 9007 Network Channel # Setup -→ MDR5 Protocol Type ONVIF IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 9006...
  • Page 74 12.4.3.1.3 Speed SPEED TITLE OPTION No 1 Unit KM/H Source Speed Pulse ------→ Calibration Mode Input Manually Start xx:xx:xx Finish ------------→ Calculate Auto Correct ---→ Correct Pulse Ratio Per Mile / Per KM 12.4.3.1.4 Mileage Mileage TITLE OPTION No 1 Total Mileage X.XXXX Mile/KM Actual Mileage...
  • Page 75 12.4.3.2.2 IO Snap IO Snap TITLE OPTION No 1 Channel Choose from 1 to 6 (4 channel) Choose from 1 to Alarm Snap Snap Link Setup--------→ 16 (8 channel) Snap Enable ------→ Enabled ---------→ Resolution DISABLED WCIF Copy to Choose from 1 to WHD1 720p 1080p...

  • Page 76: Alarms

    Alarms 12.4.4.1 General 12.4.4.1.1 Speed Alarm Speed Alarm TITLE OPTION No 1 ALARM Alarm Type Overspd Enabled---→ DISABLED Event Trigger Early Difference Speed KM/H Duration Time (0~255) seconds Alarm Off-Delay (0~10) seconds Tick 4 channels Alarm Link --------------------------→ Channel for MDR-504xx Setup Tick 8 channels for MDR-508xx...
  • Page 77 12.4.4.1.2 Panic Alarm Panic Alarm TITLE OPTION No 1 ENABLED ALARM → Alarm Type Panic Bttn Disabled Event Trigger Activation Period (1~255) seconds Alarm Off-Delay (0~10) seconds Tick 4 channels Alarm Link ----------------------------→ Channel for MDR-504xx Setup Tick 8 channels for MDR-508xx Post Record 1 Min...
  • Page 78 12.4.4.1.3 IO Alarm IO Alarm TITLE OPTION No 1 Alarm Alarm ENABLED → IO # Type EVENT Disabled Trigger IO Set HIGH Alarm Off-Delay (0~10) seconds No channel Alarm Link ----------------------------→ Channel ticked for MDR- Setup 504xx No channel ticked for MDR- 508xx Post Record 1 Min...
  • Page 79 12.4.4.2 Video 12.4.4.2.1 Video Loss Video Loss TITLE OPTION No 1 ENABLED ALARM → Alarm Type Video Loss Disabled Event Tick 6 Trigger Video Loss Setup Channel channels for Setup MDR-504xx Tick 16 channels for MDR-508xx Alarm Off-Delay (0~10) seconds Tick 6 Alarm Link ----------------------------→...
  • Page 80 12.4.4.2.2 Motion Det Motion Det TITLE OPTION No 1 ALARM Alarm Type Enabled---→ DISABLED Event M.D Setup Channel Enable (1 Enabled -------→ Sensitivity 1 (Most) to 16) Area Setup SHUTDOWN Activated DELAY Ignition On DISABLED Alarm Off-Delay (0~10) seconds Tick 4 channels Alarm Link --------------------→...
  • Page 81 12.4.4.2.3 Blind Det Blind Det TITLE OPTION No 1 ALARM Alarm Type Enabled---→ DISABLED Event High B.D Setup Channel (1 to 16) Enabled -------→ Sensitivity Enable Middle Duration Time (0~255) seconds Delay Time (0~255) seconds Alarm Off-Delay (0~10) seconds Disabled Tick 4 channels Alarm Link ---------------------------→...
  • Page 82 12.4.4.3 Advanced 12.4.4.3.1 G-Force G-Force TITLE OPTION No 1 ALARM Alarm Type G-Force Enabled-----→ Event DISABLED 5.5 G X = 0 G-Force Threshold Value Calibrate Trigger 5.5 G Y = 0 5.5 G Z = 0 Alarm Off-Delay (0~10) seconds Tick 4 channels Alarm Link ---------------------------→...
  • Page 83 12.4.4.3.2 Geo-Fencing Geo-Fence TITLE OPTION No 1 Enable No channel Alarm Link Setup ----------------------→ Channel ticked for MDR- 504xx No channel ticked for MDR- 508xx Post Record 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 MIN 15 Min 30 Min Lock Enabled DISABLED Alarm O/P Link...

  • Page 84: Maintenance

    12.4.4.3.3 HDD Error HDD/SD Error TITLE OPTION No 1 ENABLED ALARM → Alarm Type HDD/SD Error Disabled Event HDD Error Alarm Off-Delay (0~10) Setup seconds Tick 4 channels Alarm Link --------------------------→ Channel for MDR-504xx Setup Tick 8 channels for MDR-508xx Post Record 1 Min 3 Min...
  • Page 85 12.4.5.2 Metadata 12.4.5.2.1 Data Export Data Export TITLE OPTION No 1 ENABLED SNAPSHOTS File Type Export ---------→ GPS Data G-Force Info Mob Net Dial Log Alarm Log Operation Log Disabled Export Time Enabled -------------→ Start time Date yyyy-mm-dd Time hh:mm:ss End time Date yyyy-mm-dd...

  • Page 86: Logout

    12.4.5.6 Hardware Hardware TITLE OPTION No 1 Hardware Config Import Import Hardware Config Export Export General Check General System Check Check Results Please Enter the Super System Super System Check Login Password Password Login Super Check Edit Current Password Results Password Cancel New Password...

  • Page 87: Help Button

    13 Help Button Main Menu Sub Menu Page Tab Menu Title Open Text Close SYSTEM Version Info Serial Num For Mobile Network / Wi-Fi MDR INFO models: Serial Numbers is shown under MDR SETUP Basic Setup Time Setup Time Sync NTP sync Only for Mobile network or Wi-Fi MDR units.

  • Page 88: Mounting Dimensions

    4 (lowest on bracket) 6 mm 15 Appendices 15.1 Video Quality Table Using Brigade’s Resource calculator, the below tables have been compiled. Please note the following: ➢ The values below are for reference only ➢ Streaming bandwidth can vary considerably according to the level of variations in the image. Static images are more efficiently compressed than dynamic ones ➢...

  • Page 89: Normal / Alarm Recording Parameters

    For typical recording sizes for a one-hour duration and HDD recording times in hours versus storage capacity, please use the link below: https://brigade-electronics.com/mdr-storage-calculator/ A screenshot for 4 channels of the Mobile Digital Recorder Storage Calculator is shown below (using default settings): 15.3 Sub-Stream Recording Parameters...

  • Page 90: User Log Description

    15.4 User Log Description Reason Example Description MDR Ignition 08:48:16 Power on MDR powers on 10:06:53 Ignition off 10:06:57 The host power down MDR shuts down 10:10:19 Low Voltage Protect reboot down 15:28:51 Restart Auto Restart 22:30:55 Upgrade 22:33:43 Host upgrade reboot Reboot after upgrade MDR Info 08:48:23...

  • Page 91: Events Table

    This information is addressed to the operator of the vehicle where a Brigade MDR 500 Series System is installed: 1) The Brigade MDR 500 Series is intended to be used as a mobile digital recorder. Drivers and operators should not interact with the MDR setup menu.

  • Page 92: Maintenance And Testing

    HDD recordings to start after a file-system check. 6) This test can only be performed when the MDR video output is displayed on a Brigade monitor. Ensure that both the SD card and HDD are recording. Recording is shown with an SD card symbol and HDD symbol.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    18 Troubleshooting 18.1 MDR Unit Scenario Detection Resolution 1. SD card is used to recover data – see the Loss of recording data 1. Error light will be visible on the MDR unit LED panel manual for recording options 2. Error light will be shown on the Remote 2.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    19 Specifications Features Video System PAL/NTSC/AHD Video Input 4x Channels - Select Connector 2x Channels for IP cameras via Ethernet Connector, requires PON switch / 8x Channels - Select Connector 8x Channels for IP cameras via Ethernet Connector, requires PON switch Video Output 1x Channel - Select Connector Video Compression...
  • Page 95 Network Interface Mobile Standards Worldwide Excluding North America Models: 2G/3G/4G [Variants that contain "G" or "GW" in its model number] North American Models: 3G/4G [Variants that contain "G" or "GW" in its model number] Mobile Operating Bands Worldwide Excluding North America Models: 4G (FDD LTE): B1,B3,B7,B8,B20,B28A, all bands with receive diversity 3G (WCDMA/HSUPA/DC-HSPA+): B1,B8, all bands with receive diversity 2G (GPRS/GSM/EDGE): 900/1800 MHz...
  • Page 96 10% to 90% Approvals UNECE Regulation No. 10 Revision 5 (“E-marking”) Brigade Electronics MDR-50XXXXXXX(XXX) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 97: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Manufacturer: Brigade House, The Mills, Station Road, South Darenth, DA4 9BD, UK This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Brigade Electronics. Objects of the declaration: Mobile Digital Recorder System with GPS, Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity, including accessories and cables.

  • Page 98: Glossary

    21 Glossary 3G – Third Generation ID – Identification 4G – Fourth Generation IO – Input/output AC – Adaptor Cable iOS – i Operating System ADPCM – Adaptive Differential Pulse-code Modulation IP – Internet Protocol Alarms – An “EVENT” that has been configured (in the IR –...

  • Page 99: Disclaimer

    Mobile digital recorder systems are an invaluable driver aid but do not exempt the driver from taking every normal precaution when conducting a manoeuvre. No liability arising out of the use or failure of the product can in any way be attached to Brigade or to the distributor. Dénégation Verwerping Les enregistreurs numériques portables sont une aide précieuse...
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