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Ronin Sentinel

User Manual

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: 1.10 Release #0023

Released : 07/23/2023

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Page 1 Ronin Sentinel User Manual Version : 1.10 Release #0023 Released : 07/23/2023...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
III.a. Camera Status and Alert Downloads ......................28 III.b. Screen Saver .............................. 29 III.c. Toggle Camera View Mode ........................29 III.d. Main Screen Settings Menu ........................30 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2 of 65...
Page 3 VI.b. Viewer – Change Color Tracker ......................... 55 VI.c. Viewer – Zoom............................56 VI.d. Viewer – Email ............................56 VI.e. Viewer – Text ............................56 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 3 of 65...
Page 4 VII.b.1. Network – Connect to Wireless ........................63 VII.b.2. Network – Search For Cameras ........................63 VIII. Advanced Topics......................65 VIII.a. Radio Range Testing ..........................65 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 4 of 65...
Page 5: Introduction & Setup
FLIR images or videos. Users typically install the Ronin Sentinel permanently to a wall or set it on a desk in a location with network access. When the Sentinel is functioning as a mobile device it is brought within radio range to one or more cameras and 12V is connected from a car or battery pack.
Page 6: Antenna Installation
Sentinel if all the cameras are in roughly the same direction. A Yagi antenna like the one below is usually a better choice for the Ronin Camera since it only must point at the Sentinel to be effective: 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 6 of 65...
Page 7: I.b.1. Daisy Chaining Cameras
I.b.1. Daisy Chaining Cameras At extreme long ranges the Ronin Camera and Ronin Sentinel can daisy chain together to extend the range even further. As long as the closest camera can reach the Sentinel base station, and the other cameras can reach each other, then the range can be extended further than 9 miles.
Page 8: Sentinel Network Connection
Ronin Sentinel touchscreen. II.c.1. Ethernet Selecting Ethernet will display a network status screen. Plug in your ethernet cable and make sure it says “All Good” before proceeding: 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 8 of 65...
Page 9: Ii.c.2. Wireless
Ronin Sentinel User Manual V1.10 Release #0023 II.c.2. Wireless Selecting Wireless will display a list of available wireless networks to the Ronin Sentinel like this: Select the network you want to use and enter the network password. When ready, tap Link to connect the Sentinel to this network.
Page 10: Add Cameras
After you tap the camera button the Add New Camera screens will appear. See the section II. Add Camera for a complete description of this process. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 10 of 65...
Page 12: Ronin Camera Link App
Main Link Screen if the server is enabled (see Section III). I.h. Setup Finished! The final setup screen completes the initial setup of your Ronin Sentinel: Tap Done when ready to start using your Ronin Sentinel! This is the Main Sentinel Link screen.
Page 13: Add New Camera
It also keeps the Sentinel connected to your regular WiFi network because it does not have to break that connection to communicate with the Ronin Camera. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 13 of 65...
Page 14: Ii.a. Add New Camera Using Wifi
Add New Camera has two buttons labeled Next and Back button at the bottom of the screen. Tap these to move forward and back between steps as you complete each task. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 14 of 65...
Page 15: Ii.c. Add New Camera Step #3 - Live View
See Section VI for more information on this very useful ability. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 15 of 65...
Page 16 The view will immediately change to all grays and from then on only new motion will show up in color. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 16 of 65...
Page 17 The Color button accesses specific video camera view and color settings. Each slider can be increased or decreased to control that aspect of the camera view. Color 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 17 of 65...
Page 18: Ii.d. Add New Camera Step #4 - Record Images Or Videos
In addition, only one camera at a time can transmit images or videos so tying up the system in downloading a long video will block other cameras for long periods of time. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 18 of 65...
Page 19: Ii.e. Add New Camera Step #5 - Power Mode
1) Even in Battery Only and Batt+FLIR mode a solar panel can still be connected. This can greatly extend the life of the mode and is completely acceptable to do. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 19 of 65...
Page 20 More power is always welcome! 3) The Ronin Sentinel can automatically download images from cameras connected by radio and in Battery Only and Batt+FLIR mode. This does, however, reduce the length of time the batteries will last. It does this by detecting when the camera wakes up at the top of each hour and then downloads the new pictures at this time.
Page 21: Ii.f. Add New Camera Step #6 - Gps
If checked, then passwords are enabled for accessing the camera anytime and not just when it Password is location locked. Users may want to enable passwords for increased security. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 21 of 65...
Page 22: Ii.g. Add New Camera Step #7 - Communication & Connection To Sentinel
II.g. Add New Camera Step #7 – Communication & Connection to Sentinel The final step is to select how you want to connect the camera to the Ronin Sentinel. You can also just set the camera for SD Card only image and video retrieval and not link it to the Sentinel.
Page 23: Ii.g.1. Radio Connection
Select a range based upon the furthest distant camera you want to use with the Ronin Sentinel. ● Low Speed : For distances up to 9 to 12 miles away.
Page 24 Ronin Sentinel User Manual V1.10 Release #0023 Once you tap Link by Radio to Ronin Sentinel a linking window will appear and the camera will be added to the Ronin Sentinel main page for immediate use! 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Page 25: Ii.g.2. Wifi Connection
V1.10 Release #0023 II.g.2. WiFi Connection Selecting link by WiFi to the Ronin Sentinel will connect the Ronin Camera to your local wireless network and then setup the Sentinel to communicate with it over that connection: The Ronin Camera will search for available networks and display the results on the Sentinel link page.
Page 26: Ii.g.4. Sd Card Only
II.g.4. SD Card Only If you select linking the camera to the Ronin Sentinel using an SD Card Only , a window appears telling you that the way to download images and videos to the Sentinel from this point for this camera will be by SD Card only. See section III.g.
Page 27: Main Sentinel Link Screen
Tap to Add/Setup Sentinel Tap to View Videos Tap to View Images Camera Link App cameras from new Camera from all Locations from all Locations Sentinel 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 27 of 65...
Page 28: Iii.a. Camera Status And Alert Downloads
Ronin Camera Link app. Download progress bar. Green indicates alert received and email/text message sent out! Will stay green for about 60 seconds after the alert is received. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 28 of 65...
Page 29: Iii.b. Screen Saver
III.b. Screen Saver By default a screen saver is enabled for the Ronin Sentinel that appears after about 15 minutes of no user activity. It can be disabled in the advanced settings screen. This screen saver shows the current time and date in a slowly side scrolling...
Page 30: Iii.d. Main Screen Settings Menu
Close exits Sentinel software and shuts down the unit. Check For Updates accesses Diamond Edge cloud server for updates to the Ronin Sentinel or Ronin Camera firmware. We recommend this is checked periodically to keep your system up-to-date. Help opens the Ronin Sentinel user manual (this guide).
Page 31: Iii.e. Delete Cameras
When selecting WiFi, you will be asked for the IP Address and Port of the Camera. When this is set, tap Add Link : Port 3333 is the default for the Ronin Camera. Only change this value if you have changed it in the Camera itself. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 31 of 65...
Page 32: Iii.f.2. Manually Add Camera - Ronin Radio
Once you tap Add Link the Sentinel tries to connect to the camera at the address you entered. If it succeeds it will be added to the Main Screen. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 32 of 65...
Page 33: Iii.g. Import Or Export Images & Videos
Sentinel and other devices. III.g.1. Importing Images & Videos To import pictures collected by a Ronin Camera or from any other Ronin Sentinel or the Ronin Camera Link App follow the steps below: 1) Insert the SD Card containing the images into a SD card reader and plug it into the USB port on the side of the Ronin Sentinel.
Page 34: Iii.g.2. Exporting Images & Videos
Similar to importing you can export the images and videos stored inside the Sentinel to a connected thumb drive. To start the export follow these steps: 1) Plug in a USB thumb drive into the side of the Ronin Sentinel. 2) A new icon will appear on the screen like this: Tap this icon.
Page 36 Tapping this button jumpstarts it and forces it to immediately tune to the current view as the new background temperatures. The view will immediately change to all grays and from then on only new motion will show up in color. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 36 of 65...
Page 37 The Color button accesses specific video camera view and color settings. Each slider can be increased or decreased to control that aspect of the camera view. Color 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 37 of 65...
Page 38: Iv.a. Snap Camera Image
The Sentinel supports changing the view mode on any picture even after it has been downloaded. The following shows an example of the same picture in each of the view modes: Color Tracker: 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 38 of 65...
Page 39 Ronin Sentinel User Manual V1.10 Release #0023 Fusion Relative or Fusion Absolute: Rainbow: Quad Mode: 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 39 of 65...
Page 41: Camera Configuration
Set GPS Location drag it to the desired position. When the marker is on the right spot, tap: Set Location 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 41 of 65...
Page 42: Camera Configuration - Sd Card & Files
Reformats the SD Card and prepares it for use. All SD Cards are formatted using the ExFAT file table Re-format SD Card format which is compatible to the majority of operating systems. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 42 of 65...
Page 43: V.b.1. View , Select, & Download Files
Images or Videos button at the bottom of the screen to immediately view it. Tap Cancel to abort the download at any time. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 43 of 65...
Page 44: Camera Configuration - Com And Alerts
This tab controls the WiFi communication system from the camera. Note that if you are using this system to connect to the Sentinel, then not all options will be available to change: 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 44 of 65...
Page 45: Camera Configuration - Radio
Camera Status View of the Main Link Page. Baud Rate Baud rate to communicate between the Radio and the Ronin Camera main processor. Do not change this value unless you receive specific instructions from Diamond Edge. Ronin Camera Radio - Status Description...
Page 46: Camera Configuration - System
On for 30min: Turns on the Green and Red LED for 30 minutes when the unit first powers up or for 30 minutes after pressing the Wakeup pushbutton. Always On: Keeps the LED’s on at all times. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 46 of 65...
Page 47: V.f.1. Firmware Update
The current firmware version inside the Ronin Camera. Newest Version The newest firmware version available on the Ronin Sentinel. The “Update” text will say “YES” if an available firmware update for the camera is present on the Ronin Sentinel. This is most likely downloaded automatically when you select “Check For Updates” on the main link screen.
Page 48: Camera Configuration - Detect
ALT input will set off a capture, and a sensitivity of 0% means it requires many seconds of constant activation to trigger a capture. For most uses, sensitivity of 93% to 99% is ideal. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 48 of 65...
Page 49: Camera Configuration - Video
Save BOTH Camera & FLIR: Enables saving both the regular and FLIR video when triggered. Video Duration How long of a video should be recorded when a trigger detected. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 49 of 65...
Page 50 The advantage to using this feature is that it can force the IR Night Light On even if the Always Day From camera is being shined on by a car headlight. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 50 of 65...
Page 51: Camera Configuration - Flir
See Section VI and IV.b. for more information on this very useful ability. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 51 of 65...
Page 52: Camera Configuration - Batt
The minimum voltage level on the input to shut off the charger system. Output Current Limit The maximum output current to feed into the battery pack. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 52 of 65...
Page 53: Camera Configuration - Gps
If checked, then passwords are enabled for accessing the camera anytime and not just when it Password is location locked. Users may want to enable passwords for increased security. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 53 of 65...
Page 54: Images & Videos Viewer
VI. Images & Videos Viewer Built into the Ronin Sentinel is a complete Image and Video viewer. The Sentinel downloads and saves all alert messages from the connected cameras and allows users to review them at any time with an easy to use player and image processor.
Page 55: Vi.a. Viewer - Change Flir View Mode
Use Active Pix: When checked the coloring of active pixels is determined only by the range of temperatures of the active pixels themselves. When unchecked, then the entire image temperature range is used to determine the color of the active pixels. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 55 of 65...
Page 56: Vi.c. Viewer - Zoom
The “Account” tab controls what method the Sentinel uses for sending texts. Refer to Section VII for more information on setting up the service used by the Sentinel to send texts. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 56 of 65...
Page 57: Sentinel Settings
Horizontal, the FLIR is on the Left and the Video Camera on the right. Setup Email and Tap these buttons to go into the advanced Email and Texting setup. Setup Texting buttons 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 57 of 65...
Page 58: Vii.a.1. Settings - Reset To Factory
V1.10 Release #0023 Sentinel Radio - Connect Description The port the radio is connected to inside the Ronin Sentinel case. Do not change this unless COM Port you completely understand what the consequences are. The baud rate to communicate to the radio at. Like the above, do not change this without Baud rate knowing how the radio system works and what the consequences could be.
Page 59: Vii.a.2. Settings - Advanced Radio
Last Set Baud Rate match the actual programmed baud rate of the radio. In that case, adjusting the last set rate can get access back to the radio if it has been lost. Contact Diamond Edge for specific instructions. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Page 60: Vii.a.3. Settings - Advanced Program
Send alert if reacquire Check to send alerts when Sentinel re-acquires a lost link to a connected Ronin Camera. link to camera 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 60 of 65...
Page 61: Vii.a.4. Settings - Server
Ronin Sentinel User Manual V1.10 Release #0023 VII.a.4. Settings – Server The Server is the part of the Ronin Sentinel that supports the Ronin Camera Link App. You must enable the Server for the App to function. Check the box to enable the Sentinel Server.
Page 62: Vii.a.6. Settings - Setup Texting
Regardless of the method, tap Send Test Text Message at any time to send a verification message to your device to make sure it is working as intended. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 62 of 65...
Page 63: Vii.b. Sentinel Network Settings
Main Link Screen. If a camera already linked to the Sentinel is discovered with a different IP Address, then you can update that IP Address automatically. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 63 of 65...
Page 64 + Make Active to add it to the main link screen. Tap Rescan Network to search again, or tap Set Scan Range to select a new range to search. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 64 of 65...
Page 65: Advanced Topics
VIII. Advanced Topics The following sections detail out advanced topics that most users will not need to access. VIII.a. Radio Range Testing To Be Determined. 07/26/2023 Copyright ©, 2023, Diamond Edge Technology LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 65 of 65...