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Brigade DC-204-AI Series Installation And Operation Manual

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AI Connected Dashcam
DC-204-AI Series
DC-204-AI(UK/EU)(7477)
DC-204-AI(NA)(7487)
Installation and Operation Guide
Please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the latest version of this document
DC-204-AI Series Installation & Operation Guide - ENG (7531)

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  • Page 1 AI Connected Dashcam DC-204-AI Series DC-204-AI(UK/EU)(7477) DC-204-AI(NA)(7487) Installation and Operation Guide Please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the latest version of this document DC-204-AI Series Installation & Operation Guide - ENG (7531)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction to DC-204-AI Series Product Features Kit Contents DC-204-AI(XXXXX) Accessories Hardware Installation Product Perspectives DC-204-AI(XXXXX) Connection diagram Micro-SD Card and SIM Card Installation Installation of DC-204-AI 3.4.1 Preparation 3.4.2 Selection of Dashcam Installation Area Installation of Dashcam Bracket...

  • Page 3: Introduction To Dc-204-Ai Series

    Introduction to DC-204-AI Series Brigade’s DC-204-AI Series are AI Connected Dashcams designed to record and playback various channels. Two channels are built into the dashcam: the road facing Advance Driving Assistance System (ADAS) camera and the driver facing Driver Safety Cockpit (DSC) camera.

  • Page 4: Product Features

    Product Features  Ultra-wide 140° Diagonal Field of View (DFOV) road facing ADAS lens, supporting up to 1920P HD video recording.  Ultra-wide 170° DFOV driver facing DSC lens, supporting up to 1080P HD video recording.  2x 128GB dual-Micro SD card storage, supporting the simultaneous storage of mainstreams and sub-streams. ...

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Product Perspectives Status LEDs: Off: device power off Green: device power on Off: no alarm Red: alarm happens Off: GPS working normal Red flash: GPS signal poor Off: connected to server Red: unable connect to server ADAS Camera Off: Wi-Fi disabled/*Client mode on (Road facing) Green: *AP mode (hotspot) on...

  • Page 6: Micro-Sd Card And Sim Card Installation

    Micro-SD Card and SIM Card Installation Note: It is strongly recommended that the Micro-SD cards and the SIM card be inserted into the dashcam before the unit is powered and before installation of dashcam to vehicle. Step 1: turn off the device. Step 2: use torx driver loosen the screw.

  • Page 7: Installation Of Dc-204-Ai

    Installation of DC-204-AI 3.4.1 Preparation It is recommended that the installer reads and understands this installation and operation guide before commencing the installation process. This will ensure that the dashcam is installed in the correct position during the first attempt to fit the dashcam to the vehicle. The Dashcam fits to the windshield using an adhesive tape which could be difficult to remove if the dashcam is positioned wrongly.

  • Page 8: Selection Of Dashcam Installation Area

    (see section 3.4.1.3) so that the installer will be able to check camera images to confirm if position is acceptable. For checking viewing images, please download Brigade SmartController App from app store first. It is available on both iOS and Android devices.

  • Page 9: Installation Of Dashcam Bracket

    SmartController app preview page Figure 8 Installation of Dashcam Bracket Installer must ensure that section 3.4.2 has been read and understood before installing the dashcam bracket. It is essential that the installer uses the guidelines stated in that section to determine the location of the dashcam bracket. Do not remove the adhesive protective sheet, or permanently secure bracket, until the correct position has been confirmed.

  • Page 10: Installation Of Dashcam

    Installation of Dashcam The installer should ensure that the following has been done before installing the dashcam on bracket: Start the vehicle to power up the dashcam. Connect to the SmartController app as stated in section 3.4.2 The dashcam is fitted to the bracket with the front side of the dashcam with LEDs and button facing inward so that the lens of the DSC camera is facing the driver –...

  • Page 11: Calibration

    When fixing the dashcam in place, ensure that the following criteria are met when looking at the live view footage from the SmartController app: The centre of the cab is in the middle of the screen. The cab is levelled (horizontal). The steering wheel is visible at the bottom left /right corner of the screen.

  • Page 12: Testing Left And Right Indicators Connections

    3.7.2 Testing Left and Right Indicators Connections Ensure that the left and right indicator signals are connected to sensor 1 and sensor 2 respectively as stated in section 3.4.1.3. Ensure that there is still power to the dashcam and the mobile device on which the SmartController app is being used. Go to the IO Alarm settings on the SmartController app which is: SmartController app –>...

  • Page 13: Auto-Calibration

    If the sensors are connected wrongly i.e left indicator signal to sensor 2 and right indicator signal to sensor 1. Carryout the following to correct the connection error:  Switch off power to the vehicle.  Swap the left indicator signal connections from sensor 2 to sensor 1 and vice versa.

  • Page 14: Dashcam Settings And Parameters (Preference)

    Dashcam Settings and Parameters (Preference) The dashcam needs to be configured using the SmartController apps. All settings are under Preference, other tabs in the app please refer to SmartController manual for usage explanations. SmartController Login Screen Figure 20 Basic Setup 4.1.1 Regist Info This area is for capturing device and vehicle related...

  • Page 15: Startup

    4.1.2.2 Time Sync Date/Time can be entered manually here. Satellite should be ticked by default. The device is embedded with a GPS module and antenna, therefore can obtain speed and location easily. This is the simplest and most reliable option. NTP refers to network time protocol that is used to synchronise time with NTP Server PC time.
  • Page 16 4.1.3.2 Sleep Sleep is a standby status which enables the device to use minimum electrical current to maintain activity of core system after vehicle ignition is switched off. By default, this feature set to No consumption standby which means the device will be completely off after turning off the ignition to protect the vehicle battery.

  • Page 17: User Setup

    4.1.3.3 Wake Wake is used to boot up the device when it is under Low consumption standby mode. This feature is often used when the user needs to urgently check video footage or ask the device to start auto-download task assigned from the server. It supports various methods to wake up the device.

  • Page 18: Network

    User Setup – Password Notification Figure 33 Please be aware that it is the responsibility of the user of the device to make note of the saved password as Brigade PLC does not store the device password. 4.1.5 Network 4.1.5.1...
  • Page 19 Gateway helps route the network traffic. By default, this is 192.168.1.1. Auto Get DNS refers to the domain name system. A DNS server takes the website addresses that you type in and converts them into the actual IP address of the site. While the device attempts to get an IP address from the DHCP server, it will simultaneously attempt to resolve address.
  • Page 20 (configurable) are in AP mode. Users can use this time slot to connect to the hotspot and login the App. If the SmartController connection has not been built over this period, the AP mode will be switched off after time runs out.

  • Page 21: Application

    usage sensor has been triggered (the sensor needs to be setup in advance). Number1/2/3 link with above Active mode. If chosen Phone/SMS in active mode, users can fill in 3 different mobile numbers here. When these number calls or send messages to the installed SIM card, the mobile network connection will be created, and the device can start using mobile data for online features.

  • Page 22: Voice Setup

    4.1.7 Voice Setup TTS Voice by default is 55. This controls the volume of the broadcasting Text to speech (TTS) messages such as AI alarm alerts and notification messages “AP Mode Enabled”. Walkie-talkie volume currently not in use. ADKIT Volume currently not in use. Voice Setup Figure 48 4.1.8 FaceCompare...
  • Page 23 / SD card full write speed). Bitrate determined by resolution, framerates and quality; SD card full write speed is a fixed value of Brigade SD card (12Mbps). This is a reference value for user to see and configure settings accordingly. Recommend this is set to a value lower than 80%, if the data rate exceeds SD card writing speed and results in data loss.
  • Page 24 Audio (Main Stream recording has no audio). Alarm Quality has 8 levels. Level 1 is the best quality whereas level 8 is the lowest quality. Brigade Main Stream -3 Figure 58 recommends using a higher quality for Alarms for a higher level of image detail.
  • Page 25 4.2.2.3 Sub Stream These parameters define sub stream, which is typically used for the secondary SD card or online Live View via MDR-Dashboard 6.0. If the second SD card used for alarm recording, mirror recording or Loop-Record, it will take Main Stream parameters. Channel is used to identify the channel.

  • Page 26: Ipc Setup

    IP channels are also flexible compared to analogue channels. Users can manually allocate it to any other channel in the IPC Setup page. Brigade Electronics PLC recommend allocating the IP camera to Channel 4 as Channels 1 and 2 are for built-in cameras, Channel 3 usually reserved for AHD/CVBS cameras.
  • Page 27 4.3.1.3 Speed Unit refers to the speed setting. This can either be in miles per hour (MPH) or kilometres per hour (km/h). By default, this is set to MPH. Source has three options. Satellite (GPS), OBD, CAN or MIX. In the majority of applications GPS signal is the simplest to use.

  • Page 28: Snap Setting

    4.3.1.5 Mileage Total displays the total distance travelled of the vehicle once it has been confirmed in mileage setup. The speed unit controls whether this value is displayed in miles or kilometres. Base Value is a field that is manually entered. Type the current distance value once the device is installed.

  • Page 29: Alarms

    Snap Numbers refers to how many snaps will be taken. A maximum of 3 snaps can be taken for a minimum of 5 seconds. By default, this is 1. Interval is the period between each snap which can be between 5 and 7200 seconds. By default, this is 5 seconds.
  • Page 30 Sensor Uses select Left or Right Steering when wanting to use AI features. Other options are currently not in use. Trigger Source to define where the signal comes from. The user can choose between Source Voltage or Source Pulse. Under Source Voltage, high/low voltage level can trigger the sensor.
  • Page 31 Post Recording specifies the period of recording added at the end of an alarm. For instance, if a sensor is triggered for 1 sec and the effective time is 30 seconds and the post recording is 15 seconds, the total amount of recording time will be 45 seconds.

  • Page 32: Video

    recordings will show as red on playback time bar on both OSD and MDR-Dashboard software). Post Recording specifies the period of recording added at the end of an alarm. For instance, if a sensor is triggered for 1 sec and the effective time is 30 seconds and the post recording is 15 seconds, the total amount of recording time will be 45 seconds.
  • Page 33 4.4.2.2 Blind Detection By default, this alarm is on. Blind Detection Enable is used to analyse camera inputs for blind images. Blind detection occurs when a camera is obstructed by a large object or deliberately blocked the image. It is mostly used to tackle acts of vandalism.

  • Page 34: Advanced

    G-Force Alarm Figure 102 Braking, Hard Acceleration, Harsh Left Turn and Harsh Right Turn. Offset is defined by complex algorithms and Brigade Electronics PLC recommend leaving the value as default. By default, there are three sets of Offset values that can be chosen, determined by vehicle’s weight: Light Duty, Medium Duty and Heavy Duty.

  • Page 35: Ai App

    MP3 Voice enables when the alarm triggered, there will be a voice alert produced by the device to notify the driver. Real-Time displays current reading for X, Y, Z axis. G-Force Alarm Other Reading and Settings Figure Auto-Calibration is on by default, the device will use accumulated G-Force data and internal algorithm to calibrate the value.
  • Page 36 4.4.4.1 ADAS ADAS Enable (Advance Driving Assistant System) supports various alarm/alerts by image analysing and processing from the front view camera. Alarm Type can either be alarm or event. Alarms are reported to the Server Centre. Events are stored but do not get reported to the Server Centre.
  • Page 37 Alarm Capture are settings that enable the camera to create snapshots when certain alarm happens. This interface is the same for every ADAS alarms. Capture Mode supports Cycling Capture and Single Capture. Cycling Capture to capture snapshots every few seconds. Single Capture to only capture snapshots once alarm has been activated.
  • Page 38 B1/B2 Broadcast mode currently not in use. DSC AutoCalibration by default is enabled. This will allow the device to calibrate the DSC/DSM features automatically. Brigade Electronics PLC recommend keeping this feature on for less effort and avoiding human mistakes during calibration process.

  • Page 39: Other Operations

    The SmartController App supports live view, Playback and status checking for connected devices. Please refer to MDR SmartController Installation & Operation Guide - v1.0 – ENG on Brigade Electronics website for further details. Below will introduce one of the essential features often used.

  • Page 40: Storage Calculator

    For typical recording sizes for a one-hour duration and HDD recording times in hours versus storage capacity, please use the MDR storage calculator: https://brigade-electronics.com/mdr-hub/. Audio Alerts Content The device is embedded with a speaker which can produce audio alerts for notifying users under certain circumstances. Details listed in table below: Table 1: audio alerts when alarm has been triggered.

  • Page 41: Approvals

    Approvals UKCA UNECE Regulation No. 10 Revision 06 (“E-marking”) Brigade Electronics DC-204-AI(XXXXX) FCC Statement: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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 42: Glossary

    Glossary 3G – Third Generation ID – Identification 4G – Fourth Generation IO – Input/output AC – Adaptor Cable iOS – iPhone Operating System (Apple Inc.) ADPCM – Adaptive Differential Pulse-code Modulation IP – Internet Protocol G711U – Narrowband audio codec IR –...

  • Page 43: 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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