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Summary of Contents for C Security Systems c-pod
- Page 1 Installation Manual © C Security Systems AB 2012...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Installation manual – p. 4 1. Creating the user account 2. Installing the system 3. System start up 4. Finishing the setup 5. Configuring system User Guide – p. 15 • System mode • Alarms • Warnings • Activate and Deactivate Alarms • Triggered alarms • Triggered warnings Reference manual –... - Page 3 Installation Manual 1. Creating the user account Create your personal web portal account on www.mycpod.com by sending the registration text message, logging in and completing the setup wizard. a. Send registration text (SMS) message C-pod System Number Send a text (SMS) message contain- Store this number in your phone! ing the activation code of your C-pod unit to the C-pod System Number. International: The activation code is printed on the + 4 67374 9 4 0 9 0 label on your C-pod main unit. It has United States: the format 1703200-XX-XXXXX-XX; 1- 814 -2 2 2 - 0747 all hyphens must be included and no other characters can be added.
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Page 4: Installation Manual
Installation Manual 1. Creating the user account (continued) b. Login & complete wizard Use the temporary login data you just received to log on to www.mycpod.com, where you are guided through an installation wizard. Complete the steps until the wizard tells you to install the C-pod in your boat. Your personal web portal account has been created. Note: The password must contain at least 7 characters and 1 number. Don’t choose a guessable password! -
Page 5: Installing The System
Installation Manual 2. Installing the system The following steps describe the installation procedure in the boat. a. Check package contents Included in the box: – C-pod main unit – Fastener for the main unit – GPS antenna – Cellular (GSM) network antenna – Magnetic intrusion sensor – Power cable – Activation button – H ook-and-loop fastener for the GPS antenna – Manual – Warranty Sheet In addition to this, you may need (not included): – S crews or bolts (depending on... - Page 6 Installation Manual 2. Installing the system (continued) b. Find a suitable onboard location for the C-pod The C-pod should be installed in a well hidden and dry place onboard. Other factors that must be considered are cellular (GSM) network and GPS signal reception, access to constant power supply and cable lengths for the supplied equipment. The C-pod main unit is designed to be mounted vertically with antennas fac- ing downwards. A different orientation may affect the cellular (GSM) network signal quality and moisture protection. The cellular (GSM) network antenna is attached directly to the unit and must be well above the water line. Avoid places shielded from cellular (GSM) net- work signals, e.g. inside metal boxes, enclosed in carbon fiber etc. The C-pod must have a constant power supply to protect your boat even when other equipment is turned off by the battery isolation switch. Make sure that there is an appropriate power source within the range of the power cable. c. Mount the equipment & connect the parts Attach the twist-on fastener in the desired location using two screws or bolts. Secure the C-pod unit by centering the unit’s mounting point to the guiding pin on the fastener and twisting clockwise or counter-clockwise until the unit is locked in place. To detach the C-pod unit, twist in any direction to release it...
- Page 7 Installation Manual 2. Installing the system (continued) The GSM antenna screws on to the contact marked GSM on the C-pod unit. The GPS antenna has a 3 meter cord that attaches to the contact marked GPS on the unit. The antenna must be placed horizontally with the plastic dome facing upwards. Find a hidden location with as little material between the antenna and the sky as possible. Avoid locations that might be shielded from GPS signals, e.g. close to metal boxes or carbon fiber etc. The antenna is not designed to be mounted outside. The provided hook-and-loop fastener can be used to attach the GPS antenna. Note: The GPS antenna is magnetic and may disturb other equipment, such as compasses. Note: For sailing boats a place m ent close to the center line improves the GPS reception when sailing keeled over.
- Page 8 Installation Manual 2. Installing the system (continued) The activation button should be dis- creetly located inside the area pro- tected by the magnetic intrusion sen- sor, so that it can be reached within 45 seconds of entering the boat to deactivate the alarms. The button has a LED indicator in the center which must be visible. Connect the button to the contact marked the C-pod. Attach the magnetic intrusion sensor to the desired door or hatch. When the door or hatch is closed the gap between the magnet (no cable) and the reed switch (with cable) must not exceed 15 mm to avoid an unstable operation and false alarms. Connect the magnetic intrusion sensor to the max 15 mm contact marked on the C-pod. Note: If you choose not to install the magnetic intrusion sensor, refer to section 5b. Note: If you have purchased optional accessories refer to section 5c.
- Page 9 Installation Manual 2. Installing the system (continued) d. Power supply The C-pod can be powered by 12 or 24V DC. It needs constant power and it is recommended to attach the power cable directly to the battery. Make sure the power supply cannot be interrupted by switching off any battery isolation switch onboard. It is advised to shorten the power cable to minimize voltage loss and give more exact battery voltage readings. The cable must be protected by a 1 – 2 A fuse (slow) or a thermal circuit breaker mounted as close to the power source as possible. Strip the plus (red) and minus (black) wires on the power cable and connect them to the power source using suitable cable connectors/cable shoes. Note: Fuse and fuse holder are not included in the package. Note: Before proceeding, it is recommended to measure and verify the received voltage on the power plug using a voltmeter! Note: Some optional accessories cannot be used if the C-pod is pow- ered by 24V DC.
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Page 10: System Start Up
Installation Manual 3. System start-up Connect the power plug to the pow- er port marked with on the C-pod. The C-pod starts up. Pay attention to the flashing of the activation button, which shows the start-up progress. • T he activation button flashes once every second until the C-pod has connected to the strongest avail- able cellular (GSM) network. • T he activation button flashes once every 3 seconds until a GPS posi- tion has been received. • T he activation button flashes once every 30 seconds in normal operating mode to indicate that the system is running. The start-up sequence is completed. -
Page 11: Finishing The Setup
Installation Manual 4. Finishing the setup Once the installation in the boat is completed, log on to the web portal with your personal user name and the password you chose in the installation wiz- ard. Note: In case you have forgotten your login data, send the text (SMS) command login to the C-pod System Number. (See the Reference manual, section Text (SMS) commands.) a. Verify cellular (GSM) network/GPS position Verify that the C-pod has a working communication and has obtained a GPS position. If this is unsuccessful, you need to check the installation of the C-pod unit. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, sections Communication related problem and/or GPS related problems, or contact your retailer or the C-pod Technical Support if this does not help.. b. Billing information The monthly service fee is automatically charged to your credit card (VISA and Mastercard accepted). Enter your credit card information and proceed with the first monthly payment through our secure (SSL-encrypted) payment portal. Please note that no credit card data is stored on our servers. The credit card used for the subscription can be changed later from your personal C-pod web portal. You can also find information about payments and the subscrip- tion online. In addition to monthly payments we offer ou customers the possibility to pre-pay 12 and 24 months at a discounted price. Our pre-paid options need to be setup manually so please contact C-pod Technical Support to set this up on your account. Please note that it is possible to switch to pre-paid at any time. When the payment wizard is completed, you are redirected to your personal... -
Page 12: Configuring System
Installation Manual 5. Configuring the system Before starting to use the system to full extent, some settings need to be con- figured. Navigate by clicking on the menu items to the left. a. Action Plan The Action Plan defines which text (SMS) and/or e-mail messages are sent to which recipient(s) in case an alarm or warning is triggered. The cell phone number you used to create your account is already in the list. Other receivers could, for instance, be a security company, a guard in your marina or a rela- tive. Note: Some mobile phone operators may charge for received text (SMS) messages. Always inform persons you add to the Action Plan! b. Accessories If you have chosen not to install the magnetic intrusion sensor and have installed no other sensor(s) on Alarm loop 1, you need to disable it. Go to the menu Alarms, then click Send configuration. Activating an alarm loop without any sensor leads to an instant false alarm! If you have purchased extra accessories, they need to be added to the Acces- sories list. Refer to the accessory’s manual. c. Battery Level Warning The Battery level warning is set to a default value that fits most 12V systems. Choose 12V or 24V in the drop-down menu depending on the system in your boat. Select the desired warning threshold. Hint: Check the external battery voltage on the web portal when the boat’s battery is fully charged and choose a slightly lower value as warning level. - Page 13 Installation Manual 5. Configuring the system (continued) d. Communication Warning The Communication warning is turned off by default. It monitors the GPRS data traffic, which requires a sufficient cellular (GSM) network signal quality. If the cellular (GSM) network is strong at the location of your boat, you can turn it on. As long as no warning message is sent, the system communication is working. If the communication fails four times in a row (i.e. after 4 hours) the com- munication warning is triggered. It is automatically reset when the GPRS data communication works again. Note: It is common that the strength of cellular networks varies dur- ing day and night, so this setting often needs to be evaluated for a while. If the network is too weak, you occasionally get communication warnings; consider turning it off. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, section Communication related problems.
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