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- Page 1 DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 DropCam-SDR User Manual Rapid Deployable Mesh Enabled Camera visualengineering.co.uk Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Table of Contents Document History � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 Warranty and Support �... -
Page 3: Document History
06/09/2022 Initial Draft Warranty and Support All Visual Engineering products are supplied as standard with a 12 month ‘Return to Base’ warranty� Please note: Any unauthorised product disassembly, modification or the removal of tamper proof labels will void the warranty. -
Page 4: User Guide
The transmitted video can be observed using the TM-RX Mesh Receiver partner product� The DropCam-SDR can also be configured exclusively as a Mesh relay node. When coupled with high gain antennas it allows the connection of remote nodes that would otherwise be outside the network’s RF coverage�... -
Page 5: Complete Kit
Complete Kit The DropCam-SDR kit comes complete in a foam lined Peli flight case. In addition to the DropCam-SDR the kit also includes two antennas, a configuration cable and a mains power adaptor� The kit contents are shown here and listed below, along with their part numbers�... -
Page 6: Features
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Features Status Control Power Screen Button Button Cooling Vents Power Connector Ethernet Connector White LEDs LEDs Antenna HD Camera Microphone Connectors visualengineering.co.uk Page 6... -
Page 7: Rear Connectors
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Rear Connectors The DropCam-SDR has two Fischer connections on the rear� They are key specific to avoid incorrect cable use. Remove the protective caps before use� The blue connector is used for battery charging with the mains PSU, included in the kit�... -
Page 8: Powering On
Status Screen Menus The DropCam-SDR incorporates a simple to use status screen to monitor and configure user settings� Use the ‘+’ control button to scroll through the available options, select an option using the power button�... -
Page 9: External Triggers
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 External Triggers The DropCam-SDR can be configured to activate on external trigger events� If this feature is required please contact support for the necessary cable which provides the physical connection to external triggers� support@visualengineering�co�uk Different trigger configurations include continuous and timed. -
Page 10: Video Mode
Range Extender In addition to the DropCam-SDR being used as a video source on a Mesh network it can also be used exclusively as a range extender� Taking advantage of its portability, strategic placement of the DropCam-SDR can incorporate the connection of remote nodes that would otherwise be outside the network’s RF coverage�... -
Page 11: Maintainer Guide
• The web browser opens a Login Prompt To find IP address of the DropCam-SDR radio check the details of the external device in the radio app of the TM-RX Receiver� If the TM-RX Receiver is not being used in partnership with the DropCam-SDR then use the Node Finder application to find the radio’s IP address on the connected network. -
Page 12: Basic Rf Setup
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Basic RF Setup The following can be used to configure a node to join a Mesh network. Browse to the Configuration>Preset>Mesh tab, the highlighted options are the key points to consider� Item Description Enable Tick the Enable checkbox to switch the transmitter on�... -
Page 13: Switching Radio Mode
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Switching Radio Mode The Global settings page allows the Maintainer to change a wide range of parameters� The highlighted option is where the radio mode can be changed between Mesh and COFDM point to point, if the radio carries the appropriate licences�... -
Page 14: Preset Tab - Configuration
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Preset Tab - Configuration There are up to sixteen different preset Configurations that can be setup. In this example Preset 1 is being viewed, this is highlighted with a green background to denote that it’s live� Note: Click the Apply button to save any changes�... -
Page 15: Preset Tab - Transmitter
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Preset Tab - Transmitter Item Range Description If selected, this turns the transmitter on� Enable Set or clear All NETNodes in a Mesh must have their transmitters enabled� The transmit frequency for the system� Frequency in If an input frequency is out of range for the product, the radio will... -
Page 16: Preset Tab - Encryption
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Preset Tab - Encryption Item Range Description Select the encryption scheme from the drop down menu� IP Data AES128, AES128+ The + settings make sure that the network will only process Encryption AES256, AES256+ encrypted data� Any unencrypted data will not be accepted by a DES, DES+ NETNode if the + is set on the unit�... -
Page 17: Status Overview Settings
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Status Overview Settings This displays detailed status information of received signal quality and enables navigation between nodes� The Status tab is divided into three sub-tabs: • Overview • Spectra • Maps Item Options Notes Node IDs 1 and 2 are shown� There could be up to... -
Page 18: Status Overview Signal
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Status Overview Signal 1. Signal Quality This gives a overview of the signal quality around the Mesh system� Ideally it has steady green boxes for all links� Naturally, mobile units can go out of range or interference will cause a unit to degrade for a while. -
Page 19: Status Tab - Spectra
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Status Tab - Spectra 1. The Spectra Displays There are two displays labelled A and B which show the spectra being received on the two diversity antennas of the node that is being interrogated� In the above example there is a valid COFDM signal being received on Input A of -36dB� The second antenna, Input B, is showing no signal�... -
Page 20: Status Tab - Maps
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Status Tab - Maps 1. Radio Buttons The radio buttons enable the user to choose between Network and one of four Mesh map displays� Note: When in ‘Network’ mode the ‘Upload’, ‘Set Coordinates’ and ‘Reset Locations’ buttons are greyed out�... - Page 21 DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 4. Show Details Check box When the ‘Show Details’ box is checked the node information is expanded to display TX IP Packet information, which can be useful when diagnosing network problems� 5. Show Names When the ‘Show Names’ box is checked the user friendly names for the nodes are shown on the network map display�...
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Page 22: Specifications
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Specifications Specifications Camera Sensor 3�1 Megapixel, CMOS External Camera Inputs IP, HD-SDI Camera Sensitivity < 0�1 Lux External Triggers Input and Output Camera SNR > 50dB Cable Connection Ethernet Horizontal FOV 120° Configuration Web Interface RF Frequency... -
Page 23: Dimensions
DropCam-SDR Sept 2022 Dimensions All dimensions are in mm Underside Front Rear Visual Engineering Technologies LTD Product specifications subject to change without notice Kemps Farm Stanway Colchester Essex Tel: +44 (0)1206 211842 CO3 8NB Web: www�visualengineering�co�uk Email: sales@visualengineering�co�uk visualengineering.co.uk Page 23...
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