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11375 W. Sam Houston Parkway S. #800
Houston, Texas
77031
Tel: 281-561-2570 or 281-277-8288
Fax: 281-277-8256
http://www.cobantech.com
COBAN EDGE
Installation Manual
Revised 3/8/2012

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  • Page 1 COBAN EDGE Installation Manual Revised 3/8/2012 11375 W. Sam Houston Parkway S. #800 Houston, Texas 77031 Tel: 281-561-2570 or 281-277-8288 Fax: 281-277-8256 http://www.cobantech.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Microphone ............................... 8   Mobile Drive ..................................8   Wireless Microphone Receiver ............................8   EDGE Smart Power Unit ( SPU ) ............................ 8   Mounts ..................................... 9   CPU Mount ..................................9   Visor Camera Mount ............................... 9  ...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Victoria, Chevy Impala, Silverado, Tahoe, Caprice as well as Dodge Charger and Magnum. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. COBAN Technologies reserves the right to make changes to this product, has no obligation to update or keep current the information contained within, and assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be present in this document.
  • Page 4: Warnings And Safety Issues

    Arrange all Connectors and Cables so that passengers are not likely to trip over them or accidently pull on them as they move around, or enter and exit the vehicle If any Cable or Wire becomes damaged in any way, immediately discontinue use of the COBAN System and call the COBAN Customer Service Department or COBAN Authorized Service Personnel Only use COBAN approved and authorized Attachments, Accessories, and Peripherals.
  • Page 5 In the event that COBAN is requested by the “Department or the USER” to be the expert witness to provide testimony or any evidence of any kind in connection with its performance hereunder, whether required by the USER or any other third party, the USER agrees to pay COBAN’s time and...
  • Page 6: Tools And Electrical Parts List

    THE COBAN WARRANTY if there is exposure to corrosion or moisture in these electrical connections. WARNING: The use of “Vampire Clips” and “Scotch Locks” is NOT ALLOWED by COBAN due to frequent failure and connectivity degradation over time, and said use thereof will VOID THE COBAN WARRANTY, unless the...
  • Page 7: Standard System Components

    EDGE Installation Manual Standard System Components EDGE CPU Physical 7.0” (w) x 3.0” (H) x 8.0” (D) Dimensions Processor Intel® Atom® processor 1.6 GHz DRAM 1GMB RAM Operating Microsoft Windows Embedded System PCMCIA Slot None Serial Port (2) RS-232 serial ports...
  • Page 8: Wireless Microphone

    USB 2.0 Physical 6” (W) x 5” (H) x 1.75” (D) Dimensions Capacity MPEG1: 600MB/hr 352 X 240 MPEG2: 1.2GB/hr 704 X 480 MPEG4: 300-400 MB/hr Wireless Microphone Receiver EDGE Smart Power Unit ( SPU ) www.cobantech.com Page 8 of 40...
  • Page 9: Mounts

    EDGE Installation Manual Mounts CPU Mount Visor Camera Mount Monitor Mount www.cobantech.com Page 9 of 40...
  • Page 10: Electrical Hardware

    EDGE Installation Manual Electrical Hardware Closed In-Line ATC Fuse Housing w/15a Fuse  Rated for up to 30a, with no less than 14g connection wire Used to Fuse:  12v Power at Battery Heat Shrink Butt Connectors  (4) 16g-14g Blue ...
  • Page 11: Cables And Extensions - Details

    EDGE Installation Manual Cables and Extensions - Details All Cables and Extensions running between Components are color coded at the plug for easy identification. Black – CPU to LCD Blue – CPU to Optional 2nd Detached Camera Green – CPU to Primary Camera Red –...
  • Page 12: Cpu Installation Prep Work

    ”) thick, which could be glued to the Deck above the fuel tank. Note: COBAN Technologies WILL NOT takes responsibility for a DAMAGED FUEL TANK if units are installed by a Third Party Contractor or Fleet Personnel. Plywood Deck Mount Locate an appropriate space on the Trunk Deck for mounting the Smart Power Module.
  • Page 13: Tray Mount

    EDGE Installation Manual 3. Replace the carpet over the plywood, and allow sufficient time for the glue to set. WARNING: Liquid Nail™ requires 8 hours to set, and 24 hours to completely cure. It is not recommended to release the vehicle back into service before the full curing time has been reached.
  • Page 14: Cpu Installation

    EDGE Installation Manual CPU Installation 1. Slide the CPU into the CPU Mount and secure it in place using four ¼ -20 x ½” hex head bolts with nylon threaded nuts. 2. The four ( 4 ) ¼ -20 x ½” hex head bolts with...
  • Page 15 EDGE Installation Manual www.cobantech.com Page 15 of 40...
  • Page 16: Front Camera Installation

    EDGE system in an overhead/visor orientation in a Ford Crown Victoria. Different installation procedures will need to be followed for installation of the EDGE system on other types of vehicles. For more information please contact COBAN Technologies for more details on your specific vehicle type and orientation.
  • Page 17 EDGE Installation Manual 4. Secure the Camera to the Camera Mount with the supplied ¼ - 20 x ½” bolt and washer. 5. Ensure that the zoom switch is correctly situated in the Camera Mount Arm so it can be activated by the driver.
  • Page 18: Ford Crown Victoria Monitor Installation

    1. Use four (4) provided 10-32 X ” Phillips pan head screws to secure the monitor mount to the back of the EDGE monitor. 2. Align Monitor Mount between the two visors; secure the mount with four (4) provided #10-16 x 1 ¼”...
  • Page 19: 2010 Dodge Charger Monitor & Camera Installation

    EDGE system in an overhead/visor orientation in a Dodge Charger. Different installation procedures will need to be followed for installation of the EDGE system on other types of vehicles. For more information please contact COBAN Technologies for more details on your specific vehicle type and orientation.
  • Page 20 EDGE Installation Manual 3. Disconnect the cable to the dome light. 4. Remove both visor clips to release the dome light compartment. 5. Disconnect the cable and remove the dome light compartment. 6. Re-install both visor Clips. www.cobantech.com Page 20 of 40...
  • Page 21 EDGE Installation Manual 7. Align the Charger adapter plate onto the roof crossbar of the vehicle. 8. Secure the front part of the adapter plate (facing driver) using the three (3) provided 10-16 x ¾” self tapping screws. 9. Secure the rear part of the adapter plate (facing windshield) using the two (2) provided 10-16 x ¾”...
  • Page 22 EDGE Installation Manual 10. Use four (4) provided 10-32 X ” Phillips pan head screws to secure the Edge monitor to the back of the monitor mount. 11. Align the monitor mount onto the 4 threaded studs that are on the Charger adaptor plate.
  • Page 23 EDGE Installation Manual 14. Secure the Camera to the Camera Mount, which is attached to the Charger adapter plate, with the supplied ¼ - 20 x ½” bolt and washer. 15. Ensure that the zoom switch is correctly situated in the Camera Mount Arm so it can be activated by the driver.
  • Page 24: Tahoe Monitor Installation

    EDGE system in an overhead/visor orientation in a Chevy Tahoe. Different installation procedures will need to be followed for installation of the EDGE system on other types of vehicles. For more information please contact COBAN Technologies for more details on your specific vehicle type and orientation.
  • Page 25 EDGE Installation Manual 3. Pull down dome light from the sizd farthest away from the windshield to release dome light. 4. Disconnet all cables to the dome light except the passenger airbag light 5. Remove the two (2) T15 screws www.cobantech.com...
  • Page 26 6. Use four (4) provided 10-32 x 3/8” Philips panhead screws to secure the monitor to the back of the Edge monitor. 7. Secure the Edge monitor mount to the Tahoe adapter plate using the four (4) provided 10- 32 x 3/8” Philip panhead screws.
  • Page 27 EDGE Installation Manual 8. Plug in passenger airbag light to the Tahoe adapter plate 9. Ensure the light are snapped in securely. 10. Aligne the monitor mount between the two visors. www.cobantech.com Page 27 of 40...
  • Page 28 EDGE Installation Manual 11. Secure the mount by using the one (1) provided # 10-16x ¾ ” self tapping screws to the front of the mount. 12. Secure the rest of the mount by using two (2) provided # 10-16 x ¾ ” self tapping screws to the round cutout on the front of the mount.
  • Page 29: 2012 Chevy Caprice Monitor Installation

    EDGE system in an overhead/visor orientation in a Chevy Caprice. Different installation procedures will need to be followed for installation of the EDGE system on other types of vehicles. For more information please contact COBAN Technologies for more details on your specific vehicle type and orientation.
  • Page 30 EDGE Installation Manual 3. Remove the two (2) visor clips by removing the plastic tab on the back. 4. Remove the four (4) T20 Screws that hold the dome light compartment. 5. Slide in the Caprice adapter plate onto the roof crossbar of the vehicle.
  • Page 31 EDGE Installation Manual 6. Secure the back part of the adapter plate by using the two (2) provided ¼ - 20 hex bolts 7. Secure the front of the adapter plate using one (1) provided # 10-16 x ¾ " self tapping screws.
  • Page 32 EDGE Installation Manual 9. Use four (4) provided # 10-32 x 3/8" Philips pan head screws to secure the Edge monitor to the back of the monitor mount. 10. Dress the cutout of dome light area with 1/4" Split Loom.
  • Page 33: Wireless Microphone Receiver Installation

    EDGE Installation Manual Wireless Microphone Receiver Installation The COBAN EDGE wireless mic reciever is used to synchronize the wireless mic used by the officer with the EDGE recorder. Note: The wireless microphone receiver mount installation procedure described in the following steps and recommended by COBAN is to install the components on the divider between the front and backseats of a vehicle.
  • Page 34: Cable Routing

    COBAN Technologies recommends installing all EDGE system components prior to routing cabling throughout the vehicle. Note: The cable routing described in the following steps was captured during the installation of the EDGE system in an overhead/visor orientation in a Dodge Charger. Different installation procedures will need to be followed for installation of the EDGE system on other types of vehicles.
  • Page 35: Wiring Diagram

    EDGE Installation Manual Wiring Diagram Connect the COBAN cables and the 9-Pin Molex wires to the appropriate components and triggers as shown below: www.cobantech.com Page 35 of 40...
  • Page 36: Power, Ground And Ignition

    Power, Ground and Ignition Recommended for Power and Ground will be at main car battery, unless approve by Coban elsewhere. Ignition will be determined depending on vehicle type. Example: photos Crown Victoria ignition under glove box Tahoe ignition fuse box under hood Caprice ignition right rear trunk police package.
  • Page 37: Tapping To Strobe Pack Or Control Head For Light Bar Signal

    EDGE Installation Manual Charger ignition fuse box inside trunk Tapping to Strobe Pack or Control Head for Light Bar Signal The Department will need to determine the desired trigger position of the Light-bar to activate the Camera System prior to Installation.
  • Page 38: Optional Coban Accessories

    Vehicle Operator in the event that it needs to Mounting   be reset. Tabs   The Crash Sensor will be wired into the COBAN Power Distribution Wire Harness. 12V Power 12v Power Sensor – Blue Wire Splices to Blue ‘Spare’ wire on Power Distribution Wire Harness 12v Power –...
  • Page 39: Gps

    Mobile Data Terminal in the vehicle through an Ethernet Crossover Cable The Crossover Cable will have one end plugged into the COBAN CPU Ethernet Port on the face of the CPU, and the other end plugged into the Ethernet Port on the Departments’ Mobile Data Terminal already in place in the vehicle.
  • Page 40: Wide Angle Camera

    Box’ (depending on the number of Cameras being installed in that particular vehicle), that will be mounted near the CPU. COBAN will have Tags on the Cables and the Multi-Camera Junction Box to designate Camera 1, 2, or 3 and these Cameras will be placed in locations designated by Department specifications.

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