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MDR 600 Series
MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX)
MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX)
Installation and Operation Guide
Please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the latest version of this manual
MDR 600 Series Installation & Operation Guide (6628) V4.0 – ENG WEB
MDR-64XXX-X-XXX(XX) (Various)

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  • Page 1 Mobile Digital Recorder MDR 600 Series MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Installation and Operation Guide Please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the latest version of this manual MDR 600 Series Installation & Operation Guide (6628) V4.0 – ENG WEB MDR-64XXX-X-XXX(XX) (Various)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction to MDR 600 Series Technology Server Status Product Features Environment 1.1.1 General Specification of MDR 600 Series Storage 1.1.2 Common Features of MDR 600 Series History Kit Contents About MDR 600 Series Kits MDR-Dashboard 6.0 2.1.1...

  • Page 3: Introduction To Mdr 600 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 600 Series units. Current existing MDR 600 Series models allow for mobile network/Wi-Fi upgrades via the Ethernet port on the rear panel to support an external network/Wi-Fi dongle.

  • Page 4: Product Features

    *8x IP channel input including 4x direct connect on MDR rear panel and another 4x channels require external 4-Port PON Switch. Warning: Prior to attempting the system setup, please ensure the MDR 600 Series Installation & Operation Guide is thoroughly read and understood.

  • Page 5: Kit Contents

    MDR 600 Series Kits 2.1.1 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) MDR 600 Series 8 Channel Control Unit with 500GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD or HDD, 4G, Wi-Fi & 64GB SD Card (depending on model) 2.1.2 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) MDR 600 Series 5 Channel Control Unit with 500GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD or HDD, 4G & Wi-Fi (depending on model) 2.1.3...

  • Page 6: Optional Accessories

    MDR Input / Output Cable MDR Power Cable MDR Brackets 7x MDR Bracket Fixing Screws MDR-IO-02 MDR-PWR-01 MDR-BKT-01 MDR-BKT-FIX-01 MDR USB A to B Cable (USB 3.0) MDR-USB-B-02 Optional Accessories 2.2.1 Remote Status & Interface Panel MDR Remote Status & Interface Panel MDR 4m Cable for Remote Status &...

  • Page 7: Optional Secondary Storage Medium

    2.2.5 Optional Secondary Storage Medium 64GB Industrial Grade SD Card Class 10 MDR Fireproof Box with 32GB SD Card SD-64GB-IND MDR-400-FPB-32 (only needed for MDR 644 Series)

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    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. MDR-641 Hardware 3.1.1 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Front View MCU handle Pull down to...

  • Page 9: Mdr-641-X-Mcu-Xxx

    3.1.3 MDR-641-X-MCU-XXX Connector to Docking Station MDR MCU Reader (see below) MDR-641-X-MCU-XXX Figure 3 MDR-USB-A-01 USB connector to PC MDR-MCU-R-01-R PWR: Power On (Blue) HDD: MCU Connected (Green) DC 19V: Not in use (optional) Connector to PC for power supply MDR-641-X-MCU-XXX Connection with MCU Reader Figure 4 MDR-644 Hardware 3.2.1...

  • Page 10: Mdr-644Xx-X-Xxx(Xx) Rear View

    3.2.2 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Rear View Not Used MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Rear View Figure 6 Rear Panel: Mobile Network Antenna Connector Fireproof Box Connector Wi-Fi Antenna Connector Ethernet Connector GPS Antenna Connector Input / Output Cable Connector Power Cable Connector Analogue Camera 1 Connector Hazard Warning Unit CAN Bus Cable Connector IP Camera 1 Connector...

  • Page 11: Mdr-641Xx-X-Xxx(Xx) Connection Diagram

    MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram Figure 9...

  • Page 12: Mdr-644Xx-X-Xxx(Xx) Connection Diagram

    MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram Figure 10...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Figure 13) 3.7.1 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) SD Card Removal Step 1...

  • Page 15: Antennas Installation

    MDR On-Screen Display (OSD) This chapter describes the configuration of the MDR. Brigade’s 600 Series MDR displays a start-up screen. See MDR Initialisation Screen Figure 16. During this period, the MDR completes a disk check which helps in identifying any file errors or bad sectors.

  • Page 16: Login

    After the password for admin has been set, the default password for the user account is user. Brigade recommend changing the password after first login which must be documented and controlled by your company. The new password should contain 8 characters, with uppercase, lower case and numbers.

  • Page 17: Logout

    Logout Logout is used to log off a user account that has accessed the MDR menu. Ensure to log off once configuration is completed. See Logout Figure 25 Logout Figure 25 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).

  • Page 18: Time Setup

    5.1.2 Time Setup 5.1.2.1 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 19 Note: MDRs are required to be continuously on for approximately 6 minutes, this period is called “Protection Time”. If try to turn off the MDR before it is running continuously for 6 minutes, MDR will judge between current running time and Shutdown Shutdown Recording Delay Value Change Figure 33 Delay setting.

  • Page 20: User Setup

    check with the platform then shut down completely, ignoring the Sleep Duration settings to protect the vehicle battery. If MDR has ADS tasks, after task completed, it still has the 3-time check-up before shutdown. 2. If Sleep Duration time ends before ADS task started, MDR will end the sleep mode and shut down completely.

  • Page 21: Network

    HDD or SD card. It is not saved in Config File, therefore users must setup the Key for individual MDRs. If the HDD Key has been forgotten, please contact Brigade, a 1-day serial number-bounded key can be provided to the user to reset the HDD key.
  • Page 22 Note: under Enable (On) mode, when the MDR is booting up, for the first 3 minutes it will stay in Enable (SmartController) mode to quickly access the menu and adjust settings. After 3 minutes, it will switch back to Enable (On) mode for activating Wi-Fi connectivity and communicate with MDR Server through Wi-Fi data.

  • Page 23: Application

    Network Mode refers to the network communication module used to communicate with the MDR Server. The options are Ethernet, Mobile Network and Wi-Fi. This is discussed in further detail in MDR 600 Series Server 1 Figure 51 Network Connectivity SW&Infrastructure Manual. This can be found on the Brigade website.

  • Page 24: Other Setup

    AI functionalities. Before proceeding with these settings, please make sure: 1) IP-FFC-AI-01 has been properly installed on the vehicle and connection to MDR confirmed. For details refer to Brigade AI Cameras and Accessories (Various) Installation & Operation Guide. 2) 2x IO have been properly enabled and assigned to “Left Steering”...

  • Page 25: Surveillance

    Surveillance 5.2.1 Live View 5.2.1.1 Preview Note: The MIRROR and FLIP VERTICAL feature affects both the live and recorded views. Live Audio is used to send real-time audio from a microphone enabled camera to a speaker enabled monitor. By default, this is disabled.

  • Page 26: Rtsp (Real Time Streaming Protocol)

    Video Format is used to select the video output format. The options are AHD -PAL/NTSC. By default, PAL is chosen. This will be the same for all camera inputs. Note: Brigade’s monitors have automatic detection of these standards. The MDR also supports single ended TVI cameras, which can be at the same time as CVBS / AHD cameras.
  • Page 27 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 value lower than 80%, in case the data rate exceeds SD card writing speed and results in data loss.
  • Page 28 General. Alarm Quality has 8 levels. Level 1 is the highest 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 allows users to choose between Constant Bit Rate (CBR) and Variable Bit Rate (VBR).

  • Page 29: Ip Camera Setup

    Record OSD Figure 77 5.2.3 IP Camera Setup The MDR 600 Series supports direct connection with IP cameras via 6pin connector on the rear panel. Moreover, MDR-644 models support an additional 4 IP camera channels through an external Power Over Network (PON) switch.

  • Page 30: Events

    Source has three options. GPS, Speed Pulse or CAN (for future use only). In the majority of applications GPS signal is the simplest to use. Brigade’s MDR comes as standard equipped with a GPS antenna. Speed source from the pulse is recommended when the GPS signal is absent or poor (e.g., mines or major city centres).

  • Page 31: Snapshots

    5.3.1.4 Unit Temperature defined which temperature unit to display on MDR OSD. Users choose from Celsius(°C) and Fahrenheit(°F). Upon selection, the device temperature will switch the value accordingly. Unit Figure 85 Temperature Figure 84 5.3.1.5 This feature is reserved for future and is not currently available. 5.3.2 Snapshots Snapshot refers to an image of the video data displayed on an MDR channel.

  • Page 32: Alarms

    5.3.2.2 IO Snap Alarm Snap Link Setup are used for taking snaps based on triggered alarms only. Mobile App / Web Snap Link Setup is unused currently. IO Snap Figure 88 Alarms 5.4.1 General There are various alarms that can be configured in the MDR. Such as speed, panic button, IO, video loss, motion detection, blind detection, G-Force, Geo-Fencing and HDD/SD Error.
  • Page 33 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 Snap can be enabled, the settings are based on the alarm snap link setup.

  • Page 34: Video

    Dashboard 6.0 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 (Rv), IO2 for right indicator (Li), IO3 for reverse (Ri) and IO4 for brake (Br).
  • Page 35 Channel is used to choose which channels you would like the alarms to be triggered from. All channels ticked by default. Alarm Off-Delay is a period in which rapid activations/deactivations can occur, which must be ignored. By default, this is 10 seconds. 5.4.2.2 Motion Detection Motion Detection Enable is...
  • Page 36 Duration Time specifies different lengths of time which allow for longer/shorter alarm durations. If the alarm duration is set to 30 seconds and a short 2 seconds alarm occurs, this would be treated as a 30 second alarm. Can be set between 0 to 255 seconds.

  • Page 37: Advanced

    Harsh Braking, Hard Acceleration, Harsh Left Turn and Harsh Right Turn. Offset is defined by complex algorithms and Brigade recommend leaving the value as default. By default, there are three sets of Offset values that can be chosen, determined by the vehicle’s weight: Light Duty (≤6 ton), Medium Duty...
  • Page 38 Alarm Off-Delay is a period in which rapid activations/deactivations can occur, which must be ignored. By default, this is 10 seconds. For Alarm Link Setup details, most of the settings can refer to 5.4.1 General. This alarm has an individual setting for Alarm Voice, which can output voice messages when an alarm occurs.
  • Page 39 5.4.4 5.4.4.1 ADAS ADAS (Advance Driving Assistant System) supports various alarm/alerts by image analysing and processing from the front view camera IP-FFC-AI-01. 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 40 5.4.4.2 DFC (Driver Facing Camera) supports various alarm/alerts by image analysing and processing from the driver facing camera IP-DFC-AI-XX-01. 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 41: Chapter 5.5.2.1 Data Export

    reduce the chance for false positive alarms. By choosing this, the Sensitivity and Effective Time will stop taking effect, instead, a new setting called Inspection Interval initiates which determines after how much time the device can check for Seatbelt once. Each checking lasts for 10 seconds. Infrared block alarm is currently not in use.

  • Page 42: Metadata

    algorithm and must be measured and input manually. 2) for fleet operation, if any AI alarm settings need to be changed, users can export and import AI Config files between different vehicles without affecting the core calibration data. AI Config File Import is used when users have an existing AI configuration file on the flash drive and wish to import those settings to the MDR.

  • Page 43: Storage

    FMW/MCU Upgrade is used to upgrade firmware and MCU (Microcontroller) version. Firmware contains MCU version (combined package) for an easier upgrade. Please check Brigade’s website regularly for updates. Upgrades require a USB bus-powered hub. Firmware upgrades take approximately 5 minutes to upload.

  • Page 44: Reset

    5.5.5 Reset Factory Settings Restore use this feature to restore the configuration to its default factory settings. Any configuration will be lost, except video recordings and historical data (highest/lowest temperature, mileage etc.). System Restart is used to force the MDR to restart. Reset Figure 142...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Log Search

    Once you click Export in Video Results Figure 145, then Start Time Export Figure 147 is displayed. By default, the timeline for one whole day (24 hours) is displayed. Enter the start time of your export, once you are happy with the time, then click Start time.

  • Page 47: System Information

    System Information Version Information Device Name is a pre-populated field to help identify the MDR unit. 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 48: Gps

    8.2.3 GPS Status shows whether the MDR sees the presence of the GPS module. This will say detected or not detected. The MDR 600 series uses an external GPS module which is embedded with antenna together. Therefore, before connecting the GPS antenna, the MDR will display “No GPS Module”...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Retrieving Hdd Data (Quick Guide)

    Retrieving HDD Data (Quick Guide) Open the software by right-clicking on the icon . Select Run as administrator. This will allow the software to read information from the MCU. The default username: admin and “default password”: LEAVE BLANK. Once users have filled in username (this must be lower case) click In Local mode you have two playback options, HDD and Directory.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Mcu To The Pc

    • Users must follow the procedure listed below to correctly mount the MCU to their PC. • Connection method to PC is product specific: for MDR-644 connect the MCU to the PC using the Brigade USB cable provided Installing Device Driver Figure 174 as an accessory in the MDR-644 kit.

  • Page 52: Connection Confirmation

    Properties Figure 178. Devices and Printers Figure 176 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 177 Hardware Properties Figure 178 Loading from HDD/SD •...

  • Page 53: Mdr-Dashboard 6.0 Local Mode

    Note: If MDR enabled HDD Key feature for either HDD or SD card, when searching for recordings, a window will show up asking for correct HDD Key input, or the search cannot proceed. HDD Key Window Figure 184 MDR-Dashboard 6.0 Local Mode MDR-Dashboard 6.0 User Interface Figure 185 The MDR-Dashboard 6.0 user interface is divided into several numbered areas as illustrated in MDR-Dashboard 6.0 User...

  • Page 54: Events And Graphs

    • Users can use blur to create a mosaic setting of an area which will be blurred throughout video playback. See Creating Mosaic for Blur Figure 188, Setting the Blur Area Figure 189 and Blur Activated Figure 190. • BLUR can be applied to a channel for a clipping of a video segment. Click the delete button to remove a blur from a channel.

  • Page 55: Frame Information

    Channel Graph Figure 199 • Users can access device information such as: ➢ Device temperature graph based on time – using the built-in temperature sensor ➢ Environment graph based on time – not currently supported ➢ Voltage graph based on time •...

  • Page 56: Sensor Status

    9.6.4 Sensor Status • The 2-character names are set in the OSD menu where users name each sensor. See IO Trigger Figure 99 for more information. Sensor Status Figure 204 • MDR-Dashboard 6.0 displays the status of the sensor triggers at the bottom of the Frame Info (area 6).

  • Page 57: Reading Data

    • Users click on the Local file tab as shown in Local Files Tab Figure 207. • Click the ADD button as shown in Directory Add Figure 208. Browse to the relevant folder and click SELECT FOLDER. • This brings up a Windows™ Explorer dialogue box Local Files Tab Figure 207 (Windows Explorer Folder Figure 209) which allows users to select the folder that contains the recordings.
  • Page 58 Pre-playback Figure 217 • Users can access different view settings such as, MAP, VIDEO and VIDEO/MAP. See View Options Figure 218. View Options Figure 218 • Frame information and Event information can also be accessed from this panel. To return to the calendar view from the current playback, click the back arrow .

  • Page 59: Exporting Videos

    • 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. • Double-clicking an individual channel will make it full screen. There are other video viewing options as shown in Video View Options Figure 221.

  • Page 60: Saving Snapshots

    • The ABOUT option will display the window shown in About Figure 232. This will show the current MDR-Dashboard 6.0 version. • The Check for Updates option will take the user to the brigade website where relevant updates can be downloaded.

  • Page 61: Mdr-Player

    ➢ Auto-Close Video – Automatically stop liveview after a certain amount of time, considering saving data usage and avoids people accidentally leaving the liveview on. ➢ Skip Time Duration(seconds) – defines time skip duration when playing back local files. User can use keyboard left and right keys to forward or reverse the time stamp whilst playing.

  • Page 62: Exported Mdr-Player

    • See MDR-Player 6.0 Icon Figure 240. Double click on the Brigade logo named MDR-Player 6.0 to start the program. MDR-Player 6.0 Icon Figure 240 10.3 Basic Operations MDR-Player 6.0 allows three ways of loading the data:...
  • Page 63 • Pause • Rewind • Stop • Slow Forward (x1/2 or x1/4) • Fast Forward (x2 or x4) • Previous Frame • Next Frame • Sound • Snapshot – takes a screenshot of the selected channel which is stored in C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\MDR-Player 6.0\Temp •...
  • Page 64 G-Force Graph Figure 249 Use the icon to access frame information. Information such as sensor trigger status, GPS location, Firmware/MCU and video recording parameters are displayed (Frame Information Figure 161). Firmware and MCU Versions GPS Location Trigger Status e.g., Br (Brake Trigger) Frame Information Figure 250 In the maps (below) tracking information refreshes continuously while playing and displays the vehicle registration.

  • Page 65: 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 recordings • View and download logs • Configure MDR unit settings This feature is not recommended for field operations, diagnosis and configuration.

  • Page 66: 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 260 and SETUP. See Web Application Manager Figure 260. • PLAYBACK tab allows users to view and download recordings.

  • Page 67: Ethernet Maintenance

    11.3 Ethernet Maintenance • Version Information displays firmware version, MCU version, IP camera firmware version, mobile network module firmware and Algorithm version (which is not in use currently). • Device module displays information with regards to the mobile network, Wi-Fi and GPS module. See below: Ethernet Version Information Figure 270 Ethernet Module Information Figure 269 •...

  • Page 68: 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 69: System Info

    Zoom Out Zoom In Earlier in day Later in day AVAILABLE Channel INDIVIDUAL options Playback Start Choose time using Time number pad Export Back Start time XX.XX.XX End time XX.XX.XX Cancel PROPRIETAR Export ------→ Export Time Y DATA AVI Data File Size Playback Show/Hide Volume...

  • Page 70: Server Status

    TITLE OPTION No 1 Connection Type GPRS/EDGE CDMA EVDO WCDMA TDSCDMA Module Status (Physical State) EC25 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 DIAL UNKNOWN ERROR Signal Level (XXdBm)

  • Page 71: Environment

    Server Protocol Type MDR6 Server IP Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Port XXXXX (usually 5 characters, depends on port specification) 12.2.4 Environment Environment TITLE OPTION No 1 Voltage (V) XX.XX Device Temperature (°C) XX.XX HDD Heater Status Ignition Status 12.2.5 Storage Storage TITLE OPTION No 1 Storage Type SD (Internal)

  • Page 72: Setup

    Locked Log IO Alarm Search-→ Panic Button Speed Alarm Video Loss Motion G-Force Blind Detection Geo-Fence AI Alarm 12.4 SETUP 12.4.1 Basic Setup 12.4.1.1 Reg Info 12.4.1.1.1 Vehicle Info Vehicle Info TITLE OPTION No 1 Vehicle Reg (Shows on MDR-Dashboard) XXXXXXXXXX (10 characters) Vehicle Num (Shows on MDR-Dashboard)
  • Page 73 MAR. Choose Calendar ENABLED Enable ----------------→ Start Month = XXX LAST Disabled SUNDAY Choose Day of Week 02:00:00 Choose time hh:mm:ss OCT. Choose Calendar Month = XXX LAST SUNDAY Choose Day of Week 02:00:00 Choose time hh:mm:ss 12.4.1.3 Power 12.4.1.3.1 On/Off On/Off TITLE...
  • Page 74 User Group Admin Normal User New Password XXXXX…XXXXX Normal User (16 characters) Confirm New (Active if a maximum of 2 Password user accounts exist) Username Delete (user User Group only) Password Confirm Password 12.4.1.5 HDD Key HDD Key TITLE OPTION No 1 Storage Name SD(Internal) Storage Protected Enable...
  • Page 75 Mob Net TITLE OPTION No 1 1500 (1~1500) Enable Server Type No Service GPRS/EDGE CDMA EVDO WCDMA TDSCDMA Network Type XXXX…XXXX ( 32 characters) Username XXXX…XXXX ( 32 characters) Password XXXX…XXXX ( 32 characters) Access Number *99# Certification NONE CHAP Active Mode ALWAYS Phone/SMS----------------→...

  • Page 76: Surveillance

    12.4.1.8 Other Setup 12.4.1.8.1 Algorithm Algorithm TITLE OPTION No 1 (50 ~ 400)CM ADAS Camera Install Height ADAS Camera Left Margin (0~400)CM Front-end Width (0~400)CM Front-end Length (0~400)CM Unit Type Inch ENABLED AI Voice Enable(All) Disabled ENABLED Hazard Warning Unit Voice Enable(All) Disabled Hazard Warning Unit Brightness (0~8)
  • Page 77 Layout Assign channels to each area 5 SECONDS Duration (1-300 seconds) 1 X 1 Mode Edit Screen----→ 2 X 2 3 x 3 Layout Assign channels to each area 5 SECONDS Duration (1-300 seconds) Delete 12.4.2.1.3 Live OSD Live OSD TITLE OPTION No 1 ENABLED...
  • Page 78 (not available for MDR- 641 Series) INTERNAL SD Recording Storage (not available for MDR- 641 Series) FPB SD 12.4.2.2.2 TITLE OPTION No 1 Choose from all available Channel channels CH1…CHX Channel Name ENABLED Enable Recording Disabled Resolution (options auto- adjust based on available camera inputs) WCIF WHD1...

  • Page 79: Events

    Frame Rate Choose from 1 to 30 Quality Choose from 1 (Best) to 8 xxxKbps (Transmission speed for this channel)) Copy to Choose from all available channels 12.4.2.2.4 Record OSD Record OSD TITLE OPTION No 1 ENABLED Date/Time Disabled ENABLED Vehicle Reg Disabled ENABLED...

  • Page 80: Auto Correct

    TITLE OPTION No 1 Unit KM/H Source (not currently available, for future use) Speed Pulse ------→ Calibration Mode Input Manually Start xx:xx:xx Finish ------------→ Calculate Auto Correct ---→ Correct Pulse Ratio Per Mile / Per KM 12.4.3.1.3 Mileage Mileage TITLE OPTION No 1 Total Mileage X.XXXX Mile/KM...
  • Page 81 12.4.3.2 Snapshots 12.4.3.2.1 Time Snap Time Snap TITLE OPTION No 1 Enabled ------------→ Add ----------------→ New No. gets added Time Snap DISABLED No. 1 – 8 (maximum) Start Time (Time of Day) Using NumPad: hh:mm:ss End Time hh:mm:ss Disabled for No. 1 Delete Channel Choose from 1...

  • Page 82: Alarms

    FTP DISABLED Upload Type FTP Enabled Quality Choose from 1(Best) to 8 Snap Count (1~3) pcs 12.4.4 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 Duration Time (0~255) seconds Alarm Off-Delay...
  • Page 83 (0~10) seconds Alarm Off-Delay TICK AVAILABLE Alarm Link ----------------------------→ Channel CHANNELS Setup TICK AVAILABLE Audio CHANNELS Audio Duration NONE 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 MIN 15 Min 30 Min Post Record NONE 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 MIN 15 Min 30 Min...
  • Page 84 Audio Duration NONE 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 MIN 15 Min 30 Min Post Record NONE 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 MIN 15 Min 30 Min Lock Enabled DISABLED Alarm O/P Link 1 ----------------→ Alarm O/P Duration (0~255) seconds 2----------------→...
  • Page 85 5 Min 10 MIN 15 Min 30 Min Lock Enabled DISABLED Alarm O/P Link 1 ----------------→ Alarm O/P (0~255) Duration seconds 2----------------→ NONE Channel Link Single -------------→ Setup ----------- Edit Screen → Layout Double-----------→ Setup ----------- Edit Screen → Layout Three-----------→...
  • Page 86 30 Min Lock Enabled DISABLED Alarm O/P Link 1 ----------------→ Alarm O/P (0~255) Duration seconds 2----------------→ NONE Channel Link Single -------------→ Setup -----------→ Edit Screen Layout Double-----------→ Setup -----------→ Edit Screen Layout Three-----------→ Setup -----------→ Edit Screen Layout Quad -----------→ Setup -----------→...
  • Page 87 Single -------------→ Setup -----------→ Edit Screen Layout Double-----------→ Setup -----------→ Edit Screen Layout Three-----------→ Setup -----------→ Edit Screen Layout Quad -----------→ Setup -----------→ Edit Screen Layout Buzzer Enabled DISABLED Buzzer Duration Always Timer--------→ (05 - 60 seconds) Alarm Snap Enabled DISABLED 12.4.4.2.4 Privacy Mode...
  • Page 88 ENABLED 0.500 (0.001~1) 20~50 Harsh Left Turn (0~200) MPH Disabled ENABLED 0.500 (0.001~1) 20~50 Harsh Right Turn (0~200) MPH Disabled Shock Enabled X: 1.0 (0.1~8) Y: 1.0 (0.1~8) Z: 1.0 (0.1~8) DISABLED Alarm Off-Delay (0~10) seconds Recommend Settings Light Duty Medium Duty Heavy Duty UNTICK...
  • Page 89 UNTICK Audio AVAILABLE CHANNELS Audio Duration NONE 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 MIN 15 Min 30 Min Post Record NONE 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 MIN 15 Min 30 Min Lock Enabled DISABLED Alarm O/P Link 1 ----------------→...
  • Page 90 5 Min 10 MIN 15 Min 30 Min Lock Enabled DISABLED Alarm O/P Link 1 ------------→ Alarm O/P Duration (0~255) seconds 2-------------→ NONE Channel Link Single ------------ Setup -----------→ Edit Screen -→ Layout Double----------- Setup -----------→ Edit Screen → Layout Three----------- Setup -----------→...
  • Page 91 Single ----------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Double--------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Three--------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Quad ---------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout DISABLED Buzzer Enabled ALWAYS Buzzer Duration Timer--------→ 10 (05 - 60 seconds) ENABLED Alarm Voice Enable Disabled ENABLED...
  • Page 92 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 30 Min Post Record None 1 MIN 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 30 Min Lock Enabled DISABLED Alarm O/P Link 1 ------------→ Alarm O/P Duration (0~255) seconds 2-------------→ NONE Channel Link Single ----------→...
  • Page 93 12.4.4.4.3 TITLE OPTION No.1 ENABLED ALARM Alarm Type Disabled Event Trigger Level Speed Range Secondary Speed >= Range Sensitivity Middle High User-Defined (0.6 ~ 4) Seconds 2.00 Duration (0.1 ~ 30) Seconds Effective Time (0~600) Seconds UNTICK Alarm Link ---------------→ Channel AVAILABLE Setup...
  • Page 94 DISABLED Enabled-------→ Enabled Resolution QCIF QVGA WCIF WHD1 960P WQCIF 720P Q1081P 1080P 1(Best) Quality 12.4.4.4.4 TITLE OPTION No.1 ALARM Enabled Alarm Type DISABLED Event Trigger Level Speed Range Secondary Speed >= Range Sensitivity MIDDLE High User-Defined 5 (0 ~ 60) Seconds Effective Time (0~600) Seconds UNTICK...
  • Page 95 Double--------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Three--------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Quad ---------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout DISABLED Buzzer Enabled ALWAYS Buzzer Duration Timer--------→ 10 (05 - 60 seconds) Alarm Voice Enabled DISABLED Enable Hazard Warning Enabled DISABLED Unit Voice Enable MANY Alarm Snap...
  • Page 96 UNTICK Audio AVAILABLE CHANNELS Audio Duration None 1 MIN 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 30 Min Post Record None 1 MIN 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 30 Min Lock Enabled DISABLED Alarm O/P Link 1 ------------→...
  • Page 97 12.4.4.5.2 No Driver No Driver TITLE OPTION No.1 ENABLED ALARM No Driver Alarm Type Disabled Event Trigger Level Speed >= Range Sensitivity Middle High USER-DEFINED (0 ~ 60) Seconds Effective Time (0~600) Seconds UNTICK Alarm Link ---------------→ Channel AVAILABLE Setup CHANNELS UNTICK Audio...
  • Page 98 DISABLED Channel (Choose from 1 - 12) DISABLED Enabled-------→ Enabled Resolution QCIF QVGA WCIF WHD1 960P WQCIF 720P Q1081P 1080P 1(Best) Quality 12.4.4.5.3 Phone Call Phone Call TITLE OPTION No.1 ENABLED ALARM Phone Call Alarm Type Disabled Event Trigger Level Speed Range Secondary Speed >=...
  • Page 99 Single ----------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Double--------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Three--------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Quad ---------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout DISABLED Buzzer Enabled ALWAYS Buzzer Duration Timer--------→ 10 (05 - 60 seconds) Alarm Voice Enabled DISABLED Enable...
  • Page 100 UNTICK Audio AVAILABLE CHANNELS Audio Duration None 1 MIN 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 30 Min Post Record None 1 MIN 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 30 Min Lock Enabled DISABLED Alarm O/P Link 1 ------------→...
  • Page 101 12.4.4.5.5 Driver Distraction Driver Distraction TITLE OPTION No.1 ENABLED ALARM Driver Alarm Type Distraction Disabled Event Trigger Level Speed Range Secondary Speed >= Range Sensitivity Middle High USER-DEFINED U/D Look (0 ~60) Seconds R/L Look (0 ~60) Seconds L+R+Up+Down Judgement Up+Down Distraction Level Light...
  • Page 102 ENABLED Alarm Voice Enable Disabled ENABLED Hazard Warning Unit Voice Enable Disabled MANY Alarm Snap Snap Mode Number of Snap Snap Interval (5-3600) Seconds DISABLED Channel (Choose from 1 - 12) DISABLED Enabled-------→ Enabled Resolution QCIF QVGA WCIF WHD1 960P WQCIF 720P Q1081P...
  • Page 103 10 Min 15 Min 30 Min Lock Enabled DISABLED Alarm O/P Link 1 ------------→ Alarm O/P Duration (0~255) seconds 2-------------→ NONE Channel Link Single ----------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Double--------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Three--------→ Setup ---------→ Edit Screen Layout Quad ---------→...
  • Page 104 Level Speed Range Secondary Speed >= Range Sensitivity Middle High USER-DEFINED (0 ~60) Seconds UNTICK Alarm Link ---------------→ Channel AVAILABLE Setup CHANNELS UNTICK Audio AVAILABLE CHANNELS Audio Duration None 1 MIN 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 30 Min Post Record None 1 MIN...
  • Page 105 WHD1 960P WQCIF 720P Q1081P 1080P 1(Best) Quality 12.4.4.5.8 Infrared Block Alarm Infrared block alarm TITLE OPTION No.1 DISABLED ALARM Infrared Alarm Type block alarm Enabled Event Trigger Level Speed Range Secondary Speed >= Range Sensitivity MIDDLE High User-Defined (0 ~60) Seconds Effective Time (0~600) Seconds UNTICK...

  • Page 106: Maintenance

    Timer--------→ 10 (05 - 60 seconds) Alarm Voice Enabled DISABLED Enable Hazard Warning Enabled DISABLED Unit Voice Enable MANY Alarm Snap Snap Mode Number of Snap Snap Interval (5-3600) Seconds DISABLED Channel (Choose from 1 - 12) DISABLED Enabled-------→ Enabled Resolution QCIF QVGA...

  • Page 107: Logout

    G-Force Info Mob Net Dial Log Alarm Log Operation Log BlackBox Data Debug Log Information Disabled Export Time Enabled -------------→ Start time Date yyyy-mm-dd Time hh:mm:ss End time Date yyyy-mm-dd Time hh:mm:ss SNAPSHOTS File Type Export GPS Data G-Force Info Mob Net Dial Log Alarm Log Operation Log...
  • Page 108 Logout Prompt TITLE OPTION No 1 Are you sure to Logout?

  • Page 109: Mdr Audio Alerts Summary

    13 MDR Audio Alerts Summary The MDR is embedded with various audio alerts files for different features and alarms. Details listed in table below: Table 1: audio alerts when alarm has been triggered. Alarm Type Audio Alert Content (Level 1) Audio Alert Content (Level 2) Fatigue Driving Fatigue warning, please rest now...
  • Page 110 SETUP Surveillance Record Record Mode Timer prevents an MDR from turning Off - higher priority than on/off timer. This timer CANNOT control when an MDR turns ON. SETUP Surveillance Record Record Rate I.Frame MDR will record using one frame per second to save storage, but once an alarm is triggered, the MDR will record with the current frame rate.

  • Page 111: Mounting Dimensions

    4 (lowest on bracket) 4.5 mm 16 Appendices 16.1 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, according to the level of variations in the image. Static images are more efficiently compressed than dynamic ones.

  • Page 112: Mdr Storage Calculator

    WCIF CIF (Lowest) 16.2 MDR 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/. 16.3 User Log Description Reason Example Description MDR Ignition...

  • Page 113: Mdr-Dashboard 6.0 Additional Powershell Switches

    This information is addressed to the operator of the vehicle where a Brigade MDR 600 Series System is installed: 1) The Brigade MDR 600 Series is intended to be used as a mobile digital recorder. Drivers and operators should not interact with the MDR setup menu.

  • Page 114: 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 115: Troubleshooting

    19 Troubleshooting 19.1 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 116: Specifications

    20 Specifications Features Video System MDR-641: PAL / NTSC / AHD MDR-644: PAL / NTSC / AHD / TVI Video Input MDR-641: 4x Channels for analogue cameras - Select Connector 1x Channels for IP cameras - Select Connector MDR-644: 4x Channels for analogue cameras - Select Connector 4x Channels for IP cameras - Select Connector 4x Channels for IP cameras via Ethernet Connector, requires PON switch Video Output...
  • Page 117 Windows Software File Download via USB 3.0 (Mobile Caddy Unit) using MDR-Dashboard 6.0, USB 2.0 Flash drive with FAT32 format (Docking Station), Mobile Applications Android Operating System Brigade MDR 6.0 MDR SmartController iOS Operating System Brigade MDR 6.0 MDR SmartController Connections/Interfaces...
  • Page 118 1.61A (inrush @ 24V) / 3.36A (inrush @ 12V) (without cameras and MCU heater off) 1.73A (inrush @ 24V) / 3.65A (inrush @ 12V) (camera heaters off and MCU heater off) 2.71A (inrush @ 24V) / 6.07A (inrush @ 12V) (camera heaters on and MCU heater on) Tested with BE-800C cameras Trigger Inputs...

  • Page 119: Approvals

    EU & UKCA Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, Brigade Electronics Group PLC declares that the radio equipment type Mobile Digital recorder system with model numbers MDR- 644XX-X-XXX and MDR-641XX-X-XXX are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and Regulation S.I. 2017/1206. The full text of the EU and UKCA declaration of conformity are available at the following internet address:...

  • Page 120: Glossary

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

  • Page 121: 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...
  • Page 122 18/02/2025 06:42:36 MDR-64XXX-X-XXX(XX) (Various) Installation & Operation Guide - V4.0 - ENG WEB...

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