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- Page 1 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start Models: MC‐30/38, MC‐60/68 Version 2.6 6/19/2015 Page 1 of 44 www.SenseraSystems.com...
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Page 2: Installation & User Guide With Quick Start– Models: Mc-30/38, Mc
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Support shall be used in compliance with local laws and regulations. Should you require any technical assistance, please first contact your reseller. If they are Equipment Modifications unable to answer your questions promptly, or This equipment must be used and installed in you purchased directly from Sensera Systems, strict accordance with the instructions given in you are directed to our technical support the user documentation. This equipment process as follows: contains no user‐serviceable parts or Check available user documentation components. Unauthorized equipment changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable and software updates at www.senserasystems.com/support regulatory certifications and approvals and may void any warranty. Contact Sensera Systems technical Trademark Acknowledgements support team at www.senserasystems.com/support Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Mozilla, UNIX, Windows, WWW, Java and related trademarks Or 800‐657‐0437 ... -
Page 3: Quickstart Guide
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 AFEGUARDS Avoid exposing the product to vibration, shocks, or heavy pressure. Do not install the product on unstable brackets, or unstable walls or surfaces, since this may cause damage to the product. Only use applicable and recommended tools when installing the product. Do not use chemicals, caustic agents, or aerosol cleaners. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Contact Sensera Systems or your authorized Sensera Systems reseller. Store the Sensera product in a dry and ventilated environment. Use the original packaging or equivalent when transporting the product to prevent damage. UICKSTART UIDE This document covers all camera models in the following series: MC‐30, MC‐38, MC‐60, MC‐68 for all carrier options. Package Contents The MC‐30/MC‐60 Series Camera Kit includes the following hardware components: MC‐30/MC‐60 Series Camera Solar panel with cable ... - Page 4 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Cloud Service for Cellular or WiFi service activated with Sensera Systems as of the date you are installing. Visit www.senserasystems.com and click “Cellular Coverage” at bottom of page to check cellular service at a particular address. 1. Point your web browser to: webapp.senserasystems.com 2. At the login screen, choose “Create a new Sensera WebApp Account”. You will need to enter a unique username and a password. 3. Login with your newly created credentials. 4. This will take you to the “Systems” screen. Pull down the “Register New Device” menu and enter the Serial Number (from back of camera). Time‐ zone, name, and group can be set here or at any time later. 5. Click Register. Your Camera should now appear in the Sites and Groups list. It may show “offline” until you complete next steps. 6. Connect the included USB cable and wall charger to a wall outlet and to the MC‐30 / MC‐60 (unscrew the lower cap and plug in), FOR 2‐3 MINUTES AND THEN UNPLUG. Or connect the solar panel, in direct sunlight. This “wakes up” the camera to be recognized by the WebApp. If the camera has been stored or unused for more than a few days you may need to charge the camera first. This is best done by plugging into the solar panel and placing in the sun for 1‐2 hours or more. The USB charger will charge the camera at a very slow rate (may take up to several days of USB charging). 7. Confirm you have cellular coverage at the location you are running this test. If you have purchased Cellular service, the device should now be online. ...
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Page 5: Installation And Mounting
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 WiFi Network Connect for details on how to configure the WiFi connection of the camera. Installation and Mounting Tools: Straight screwdriver or 5/16 socket (preferred) for steel bands. Electric drill/nutsetter (optional). Ladder for accessing pole. Mount the camera and solar panel at the site with the camera at the desired viewing angle, with the included bracket kit. If possible it is best to aim the camera so it is pointed in a Northern direction toward your site, to limit solar glare in the images. Alternatively, a higher mounting, with camera pointing more “down” will also help with glare. 1. Attach the camera bracket to the pole/fence/building using the included brackets and pipe banding. This should be oriented so that the bracket faces in general direction that camera will be aimed. If attaching to wooden post or pole use lag bolts. For smaller poles, pipe banding may be wrapped around twice. The bands can be tightened with a straight screwdriver or 5/16 socket (preferred). 2. Attach the second bracket for the Solar Panel to pole/fence/building using the included brackets and pipe banding. In summer it is desirable to reduce the heat/sun load on the camera. If possible mount this bracket directly above the camera so that the solar panel will provide shading to the camera (this is optional and not required if the solar panel needs to be mounted elsewhere). In cold climate winters it is desirable to increase heat/sun so if possible mount this bracket so it does not shade the ... -
Page 6: Accessing The Camera From The Webapp User Interface
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 4. Attached the solar panel to the solar panel bracket using the included ¼‐20 thumb screw. Panel should be aimed South tilted to approximately 30 degrees from flat (1/3 of the way from flat to vertical). 5. Attach solar panel power cable to the MC‐30/MC‐60 power connector. This will “wake up” the camera, allowing it to connect to the network. This may take a few minutes. Make sure connector is screwed in securely. 6. Do final aiming of camera, adjusting the pan and tilt thumb screw as necessary. A mobile smartphone or tablet (or laptop) connected to the internet is recommended. Login to your WebApp Account, and navigate to the View page for this camera. Click on the Aiming button (“cross‐hair”) icon to load the aiming page, which will update a low‐resolution picture every 15‐20 seconds for aiming purposes. You can also click the “Take picture now” icon to test a full‐resolution picture. Adjust camera as necessary to achieve desired field of view, and then and tighten all thumb screws well. Accessing the Camera From the WebApp User Interface A complete description of the WebApp user interface functions and camera configuration options can be found in Section 6. For MC‐60 Series models, to use Video Streaming, you will need to install the VLC plugin. See section 6.1 Browser Requirements. 2.4.1 Configure Time-lapse & DVR Navigate to the View page and click to bring up Configure Time‐lapse screen. Here you can set ... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Contents 1 Safeguards ............................ 3 2 Quickstart Guide .......................... 3 2.1 Package Contents ........................ 3 2.2 Create Account and Test Access .................... 3 2.3 Installation and Mounting ...................... 5 2.4 Accessing the Camera From the WebApp User Interface ............ 6 2.4.1 Configure Time‐lapse ...................... 6 2.4.2 Configure Notifications ..................... 6 2.5 Additional Documentation ....................... 6 3 System Overview .......................... 9 3.1 ... - Page 8 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 6.5.4 Captured Images ...................... 32 6.5.5 Camera Status ........................ 32 6.5.6 Image Compare ........................ 32 6.6 Dashboard Page........................ 33 6.7 Logging Page .......................... 33 6.8 Accessing From Mobile Devices .................... 34 7 Storing and Moving the Unit ...................... 34 7.1 Storing or Moving ........................ 34 7.2 Reconfiguring/Reinstalling Stored Unit ................ 34 8 Technical Specifications ........................ 34 9 Troubleshooting .......................... 37 9.1 Camera Shows Only “Offline” .................... 37 9.1.1 Cellular Configuration .................... 37 9.1.2 ...
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Page 9: System Overview
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 YSTEM VERVIEW The MC‐30/MC‐60 Series Camera is designed as an integrated system that works together with the MultiSense Cloud Service to provide a completely hosted application and network connectivity service. The MC‐30/MC‐60 Series communicates via cellular or WiFi to the MultiSense Cloud Service. All MC‐30/MC‐60 Series cameras are configured from the factory to know how to communicate with the Cloud Service greatly simplifying setup. As soon as the camera receives power, and a network connection is established, the MC‐ 30/MC‐60 Series will connect with the Cloud Service. Once you login to your WebApp Account, and Register your device with your login account, it will be available to (only) your account and full network management will begin. Because the MC‐30/MC‐60 Series is preconfigured to communicate with the MultiSense Cloud Service, no configuration of your network is required (i.e., no cell tower configuration, no LAN or Router/firewall configuration). Product Features The MC‐30/MC‐60 Series and MultiSense Cloud Service provide the following features and capabilities. Delete images, videos Image Display and Manage ... -
Page 10: Hardware Components
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Alerts & Alarms Edit System/Site Name Configure system alarms (text/email Edit Device Names address) Display device type and configuration View Alarm status Display Device Location View Alarm history Show service status Set default email, text for alarms/alerts ... -
Page 11: Pretest And Configuration
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 any communications. The dormant mode is exited automatically whenever either the USB cable is connected, or solar power (or auxiliary power via the solar power connector) is applied. MC‐30/MC‐60 Series cameras are battery powered devices designed to run on very low power continuously with only intermittent solar power inputs. MC‐30/MC‐60 Series cameras periodically contact the WebApp to check for any waiting user commands, and to upload data. The length of time between contacts to the WebApp is dynamic and will vary depending on activity. The WebApp user interface under the View window will show you the time until the next expected contact by the camera. Alerts will be processed immediately and communicated to the WebApp server (and on to the configured Notification addresses). The MC‐30/MC‐60 Series has significant local storage capabilities, and so if communications is unavailable, data will be automatically stored locally, and uploaded the next time communications is available. MC‐60 Series cameras store “DVR” images/videos locally on the camera’s flash memory. Images/videos can be uploaded by the user from the WebApp. The MC‐60 Series models support live video streaming. During live video streaming, a single H.264 video stream is sent from the camera to the WebApp server. The server then relays this stream to any users that are logged into the account and viewing the video stream. RETEST AND ONFIGURATION Before installing the MC‐30/MC‐60 Series camera at a remote field site, it is recommended that you first connect the camera to the Cloud Service, and create your user login. This will reduce the time required at the site. There are three steps recommended for the pretest and configuration: Connect MC‐30/MC‐60 Series to the network (mobile or WiFi) Create a User Account on the WebApp (this step can be skipped if you already have an account) ... -
Page 12: Cellular Network Connect
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 mode, connect the USB wall wart to the camera to initiate the camera’s built in WiFi hotspot. Then use a Wifi enabled device (laptop, phone, tablet) to connect to the camera’s hotspot, and configure the WiFi credentials you want the camera to operate on (see below). 4.1.1 Cellular Network Connect MC‐30/MC‐60 Series cameras come from the factory pre‐configured for cellular for a specific carrier (depending on model). They also come from the factory in a “dormant” mode in order to preserve battery levels during shipping and storage. The dormant mode will be exited whenever power is applied by either connecting the USB cable, or the solar panel (with sufficient direct sunlight). If the camera has been stored or unused for more than a few days you may need to charge the camera first. This is best done by plugging into the solar panel and placing in the sun for an hour or more. The USB charger will charge the camera at a very slow rate (may take up to several days of USB charging). As soon as the unit exits dormant mode, it will contact the WebApp. If you have already created a User Account and registered the camera, it will change from “offline” to “online” status shortly after the camera contacts the WebApp. If you have not yet created a User Account, the WebApp will keep track of the device, and once you do create a user account and register the camera to that account, it will appear in the account as “online”. 4.1.2 WiFi Network Connect You must configure the MC‐30/MC‐60 Series camera from the default cellular configuration and provide the WiFi SSID/password for the network you want the camera to use to connect to the Internet. To configure your device to WiFi: 1. Connect USB cable to the camera, and to either a laptop or the USB wall wart. This will open the camera’s WiFi hotspot with SSID “SenseraMCXXXX” on channel 1. Where ... - Page 13 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 open a web browser and enter this URL: http://camera (If this should not work for some reason, try http://192.168.43.1:8000 include the “http://” in either case). NOTE: When opening the camera webpage a second or third time, be sure to “refresh” your browser. Also be sure to “Save Settings” when finished. 4. On success the browser will display the configuration web page. This page will display the camera serial number and buttons to select Wifi or Mobile. When Wifi is selected, there will also be fields to enter a (case sensitive) SSID and password for the Wifi network the camera is to use. If the page comes up unpopulated (no serial number and neither Mobile or Wifi selected) then refresh the browser. 5. After desired settings have been entered, clicking “Save Settings” will save your settings to the camera. 6. There is also a checkbox marked “Dormant mode on save”. If the “Dormant mode” checkbox is selected, the camera will enter dormant mode immediately. Otherwise, the camera remains in configuration mode until the USB is disconnected, at which time it will attempt to begin connecting to WebApp server using the new settings. Allow up to one minute for server connection status to update. 7. IMPORTANT: The configuration page will also display the connection status the last time the camera attempted to connect to a network. If the camera does not appear “online” in the WebApp after changing to WiFi, reconnect to the HotSpot, open the browser, and check the status of the last connection attempt. Possible issues can include ...
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Page 14: Older Models And How To Use Usb Configuration Tool
Account, the WebApp will keep track of the device, and once you do create a user account and register the camera to that account, it will appear in the account as “online”. 4.1.3 Older models and how to use USB configuration tool Camera models with serial number starting “M31…” do NOT support WiFi Hotspot configuration, and must use the following method of using the Windows USBConfig.exe This can be downloaded from http://www.senserasystems.com/product‐support To configure older camera models, or as an alternative way to configure newer models, use the USBConfig.exe Windows configuration tool, connecting over USB. To configure your device to WiFi: 1. Install USB driver. See “README‐Sensera‐MC30‐MC60.pdf” on the orange USB thumb drive for instructions to install the USB driver. This step may require administrator privileges on your PC. 2. Remove the USB cable from the wall charger and connect to a Windows PC 3. On the orange USB thumb drive, navigate to the application file “USBConfig.exe application” and double click to launch. 4. A windows application will launch. 5. Click “WiFi” to select WiFi network interface 6. Enter SSID of the WiFi network you want to connect to. 7. Enter the password for the SSID you entered ... -
Page 15: Create User Account
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Create User Account A User Account is required in order to access your cameras via the WebApp. The User Account ensures that only you can access your cameras or data. To create a User Account: Navigate to the WebApp Login page Choose “Create a new Sensera WebApp Account” (bottom of panel) Fill in an email address (this is your username and is used for alerts about the account and to retrieve your password) Choose a Password Click “Create Account” Register Device The MC‐30/MC‐60 Series camera will automatically connect to the WebApp server as soon as a network connection is established. However, it will not show up in your specific User Account until you tell your User Account that it is your device. This allows enforcing security and private access to your device. You can register your device at any time, whether the device is online or not. To register your device: Login to your user account ... -
Page 16: Installation
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Your device should now show up under “Sites and Groups” in the Group you added it to (or “Other Devices” group if you did not put it in a group). The “Status” will show whether the device is online or not (this may take a few minutes to update). NSTALLATION This section describes physical installation of the MC‐30/MC‐60 Series camera/solar panel system at the site. The MC‐30/MC‐60 has been design for extremely simple and quick installation in a variety of scenarios. The following sections detail steps for mounting and installation. Tools Required The following tools may be required depending on the mounting location: Ladder Large flat‐head screwdriver or 5/16” nut driver (recommended) (for stainless pole straps) No. 2 Philips screwdriver for pole/wall mount if screwing in mount plate Lag bolts if mounting to wooden pole/post Smartphone/tablet/laptop with internet connection (recommended only for final aiming of camera) Determining Cellular Coverage IMPORTANT: For cellular connected systems, it is important to confirm that you have cellular coverage at the intended camera location for the carrier supported by your specific camera model. This can be done by: Checking www.senserasystems.com and clicking “Cellular Coverage” at the bottom of ... -
Page 17: Mounting The Camera And Solar Panel
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 It is recommended that your camera be aimed “away” from the sun for best results. For most locations in North America, this means that the camera should NOT face in a Southerly direction (however, if mounted at a higher location, looking more downward, southerly facing may be acceptable). Higher mounting locations generally provide better image viewpoints. Mounting the Camera and Solar Panel Mount the camera and solar panel at the site at desired viewing angle, with the included bracket kit. 1. Attach the camera bracket to the pole/fence/building using the included brackets and pipe banding. This should be oriented so that the bracket faces in general direction that camera will be aimed. For smaller poles, pipe banding may be wrapped around twice. 2. Attach the second bracket for Solar Panel to the pole/fence/building using the included brackets and pipe banding. IMPORTANT: This should be oriented so that the bracket faces in general direction of the sun travel (i.e., South for North America locations). 3. Attach camera to the camera bracket using the included ¼‐20 thumb screw. Aim in general desired direction and tighten. 4. Attached solar panel to solar panel bracket using the included ¼‐20 thumb screw. Panel should be tilted to approx. [45 degrees] and pointed South. See section below on Solar Panel ... -
Page 18: Solar Panel Orientation
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Solar Panel Orientation The solar panel will operate best if it is oriented in the direction of the sun. For North America the recommended orientation is as follows: Azimuth: Due South Tilt Angle: 2⁰ in the Summer, 15⁰ in the Spring/Fall and up to 47⁰ in the Winter. If the unit will be deployed year‐round, and you are unable to readjust the tilt angle, we recommend a tilt angle of approximately 30⁰ or 1/3 up from horizontal. If the tilt is not adjusted between summer and winter, the system will still operate, however it may not collect the maximum amount of energy. The Solar logs available in the WebApp allow you to check solar performance of the system over time. TIP: there are smartphone applications available that will provide compass heading to help with proper orientation of the solar panel. Camera Aiming Once the MC‐30/MC‐60 Series camera and solar panel are securely mounted and connected, the last step is to do a final aiming of the camera to achieve the desired field of view. Cameras should be pointed in a northerly direction if possible, to reduce solar glare in images. If you do not have any smartphone or internet access available, you can have a colleague check the camera aiming from a remote computer, and communicate via phone whether the camera aim needs to be adjusted up/down or left/right. From either a remote computer, or from a handheld smartphone/tablet, you can use the Camera Aiming icon on the WebApp to facilitate this process. Login to your WebApp Account, and navigate to the View page for this camera. Click on the camera aiming icon (“cross‐hairs”). This will request a low‐resolution picture to be taken and uploaded to the View screen (updates may take seconds or minutes depending on speed of cellular or WiFi connection). Adjust camera as necessary, and click additional images to confirm, to achieve desired field of view, and tighten thumb screws well. PPLICATION NTERFACE This section describes the features and functions of the WebApp user interface. A summary of ... -
Page 19: Browser Requirements
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Browser Requirements The following are the minimal requirements for web browsers to support best operation of the WebApp: ‐ HTML5 compliance o Internet Explorer Version 9 or above o Firefox Version 30 or above o Chrome Version 27 or above o Safari Version 5.1 or above o Opera version 23 or above ‐ MP4 and H.264 Codec compliance (required for viewing Time‐lapse and/or streaming video and DVR video clips – MC‐60 models). In order to view the live stream on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome, you will have to install the VLC media player which includes the VLC web plugin. To do this: 1. Go to http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html 2. Download and run the VLC installer based on your operating system. During installation there will be a “Choose Components” dialog. Be sure to select “Web plugins”, and “Mozilla plugin”. 3. For Chrome: a. Open Chrome browser and go to “chrome://plugins” and verify that “VLC Web Plugin” is there and enabled. Check the “Always allowed to run” box. ... - Page 20 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Streaming video from your camera to a mobile device browser will require use of a separate app to display the H.264 video stream. In order to view live streaming video on mobile devices, following is recommended for IOS and Android platforms. a. Download “IP Cam Viewer (written by Robert Chou)” from your device’s App Store. There are both paid and free (“Lite”) versions available. Either is sufficient. b. Launch the IP Cam Viewer. c. In the app, got to Manage Cameras, and click “Add a Camera” i. Choose “Generic URL” as the camera type. ii. Name the camera as you wish iii. For Type select “Generic RTSP over TCP” iv. For the URL set: “rtsp://webapp.senserasystems.com:55400/serialnum” Where “serialnum” is replaced with the Serial # of your camera. The Serial # of your camera can be found on the label on the back of camera, or from the WebApp VIEW screen, from the status pulldown menu near the Battery symbol. Serial# is shown in the “Node” section. v. Hit “Save” and your camera should now be configured under IP Cam Viewer. vi. Open WebApp.senserasystems.com in a web browser on your mobile device and login. vii. Navigate to the View screen and click “Start Live Stream” viii.
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Page 21: Login Page
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Login Page The login page allows you to login to the WebApp. There is a single login for a WebApp account, and an optional, associated “read only” login. Either login will access the same account (and devices), but the “read only” login will not be allowed to change camera configurations or delete or modify any data. The login page also allows you to create a new account and retrieve your password. 6.2.2 Multi User Access Any number of computers can be logged into an account at any moment. The optional read‐ only account may also be used on multiple computers, and is useful if you do not want anyone else to edit your camera settings, but still have access to all the images and time‐lapses taken. Read‐only account is configured in Account Preferences. If you would like another person to view your camera feed, but do not wish to give them any sort of access, another option is to give out a public URL, which is covered in section 6.5.2. The public URL will allow a viewer to only see the most current image taken and a time‐lapse. Account Preferences The account preferences can be accessed from any page by clicking the “gear” in the upper right corner. The account preferences dialog allows you to configure: Email for Account POC: This is the email used for any notifications relating to your account, including service plans, billing, etc. It will default to the email provided as “Email” when you created the account. Account Status: This is a display‐only of your account status. Change Password: change ... -
Page 22: System Page
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 read‐only access. Default Alarm Recipients: Here up to three email OR text addresses to receive alarm notifications. Alarms include “communications failure” or “low battery”. Each field will accept a text number or email address. System Page The Systems page provides an overview of the cameras registered to this account. The left side shows a table listing the cameras, grouped into Sites/Groups. The map on the right shows the locations of the Cameras on the map. This location is taken from the camera’s GPS and updated periodically automatically. Clicking the “gear” on the row for that camera will bring up a menu that allows you to either go to the View Page for that camera, or to Update Location. Update Location will command the camera to take a new reading from the GPS and update camera’s position on the map. Clicking the header for a Site/Group will expand/collapse display of Cameras in that Site/Group. View Page The View page provides the primary interface to a selected camera. From the view page you can configure the camera, view status, browse data from the camera, create time‐lapse, annotate, and more. Details of the View page functions follow. ... -
Page 23: Navigation Area
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 6.5.1 Navigation Area Site/Group Chooser – this menu displays the Site/Group of the current Camera. Selecting a different Site/Group will change the camera being displayed to the first camera in the selected Site/Group. Camera Chooser – this displays the Name of the currently displayed camera. Selecting a different camera will display that camera in the View window. Status Display – The status display shows the status and configuration details of the selected camera. The left shows the network status (signal strength), and the right shows the batter status (state of charge as a %). Pulling down this menu shows additional detail about the camera status including: Battery level (% State of charge) Battery voltage (V) Temperature (°F/°C) Network Type (Mobile, WiFi) Network Name (type of connection) Signal (%) ... -
Page 24: Image Viewer Section
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Software Version Data usage graph – data usage month to date vs. plan Page Layout – This controls layout of the View page tiling. Clicking left option will show the camera view, with status, and Images list, and timeline. Clicking right option will show a large camera view (removing Status, Images and Timeline). Navigation Bar – The navigation bar allows you to click to other views – Dashboard, Systems, Logging. This bar also shows currently logged in user, and allows you to logout. 6.5.2 Image Viewer Section The primary display in the View screen is the “image viewer”. This is used to display selected captured images, make annotations, and compare images. Timestamp Display – The upper left of the Image Viewer area shows the timestamp of the currently displayed image. This is the date/time the image was captured. Zoom bar – The zoom slider allows you to digitally zoom the currently displayed image. Once zoomed, you can use the mouse cursor to pan left/right and up/down to view image detail. Take Picture Now – This button will command camera to take a picture immediately. This picture is called an “on demand” picture and will be available to view in the Captured Images stream, but is not part of “time‐lapse” images and will not interfere with ongoing time‐ lapse images. ... - Page 25 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 For MC‐60 Series models this menu offers Take Picture Now, as for other models, as well as View Live Stream. View Live Stream will initiate live video streaming displayed in the main view screen. If you have not been interacting with the camera recently, it may take up to 5 minutes for the stream to begin showing. If a stream is currently running this menu option will be “Stop Live Stream”. The status buttons will show if Streaming is currently on or off. Camera Alignment Screen – This will open a page that will update automatically with low‐resolution images taken continuously. It is used for aiming your camera during installation. Images will update in 15‐30 seconds depending on your connection. Configure Camera – This menu allows you to configure basic camera properties including: Name – name of camera used in displays and timestamps Description – a longer description of the camera/site System – this is the Group/Site the camera is part of. You can also assign the camera to a different system, and create a new system, from this menu. New (System) – allows you to create a new system into which this Camera will be placed. Page 25 of 44 www.SenseraSystems.com...
- Page 26 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Deregister – This option allows you to deregister this camera from the Account. The camera will then not be known to the account. This option is used if you wish to move the camera to a different account, or to otherwise remove a camera from this account (e.g., for long term storage). IMPORTANT: When a camera is deregistered, all associated data (images, time‐lapse, logs) will be deleted. Before deregistering, use Export Pictures function to download any images desired. Notification Addresses – set text number and/or emails to be notified for any messages from this camera. Up to three text numbers or emails can be specified. These default to the addresses specified in the Account Preferences. Configure Public Access – This button will bring up a dialogue that allows enabling a public access URL. Clicking “Enable Public Access” will allow you to enter a title for the public page and text to be displayed. Closing this dialog will then display the Public Access URL on the Configure Camera dialog. This URL can be distributed to other users to provide them the ability to view a single web page with the latest captured image. The public page will include the title and additional text specified here. In the Configure Public Access menu, there is an option to “Show Timelapse”. Checking this box allows the public to view a video time‐lapse of all the time‐lapsed images. There are also options for including custom images on the page (logos, etc.). Time Zone – zone of this camera, set when camera was registered. Camera Resolution – resolution of camera. Higher is best quality, lower will reduce ...
- Page 27 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Rotation – system will rotate captured images before displaying. Specify “180” if you mount camera upside down, and “90 left” or “90 right” if you mount camera sideways. After making changes in this dialog, choose “Save Changes” to save changes to the camera. Configure DVR (MC‐60 Series models) On MC‐60 Series models, this menu choice allows you to configure the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) options. The configure DVR dialog will allow you to Enable DVR. When enabled, the camera will record video clips or images as specified in this configuration. Start date/stop date, and DVR schedule (hours/day and days/week) can be scheduled in this dialog. DVR functions work independently, and in parallel with any time‐lapse or video streaming functions. Time‐lapse menu Play Timelapse – this plays back a time‐lapse video that the camera automatically creates. Download Timelapse – This downloads a .mp4 video of an automatic time‐lapse that is created by the camera to your computer. Page 27 of 44 www.SenseraSystems.com...
- Page 28 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Configure Timelapse – Configure Time‐lapse allows you to setup the camera to automatically capture images at a fixed interval. The “Configure Time‐lapse” dialog allows configure the following: Interval – this is how often an image is captured. Start Date – is when to start collecting the images. Stop Date – is when to stop collecting images. Check “No Stop Date” to collect images indefinitely. Hours – this slider allows you to set which hours of the day you want to collect time‐lapse images. Typically this should be set to “daytime” hours. Days – these checkboxes allow you to specify which days of the week the time‐lapse will be collected. For example, to collect only on weekdays, check all the weekdays, and uncheck “Sat” and “Sun”. Estimated Data: This graph shows the estimated data usage of the selected time‐lapse configuration. Data usage is affected by interval, hours, and days/week, and image resolution. This estimate does not take into account on‐demand images, DVR uploads, or video streaming that may occur. Erase All Pictures – This button will erase ALL time‐lapse images collected to date from the WebApp database. This should be used with caution as the images are then not recoverable. This button will erase BOTH time‐lapse and “on‐demand” images. Create Video – this button allows automatically creating a time‐lapse video from all time‐lapse images collected to date. The “Date Range” slider allows you to select the range of dates ...
- Page 29 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Download Video – this will allow downloading/exporting a video file of the last created time‐ lapse. Display Image Information– This will display a popup with information about the camera settings used for the currently displayed image. Annotate Picture – This function allows adding annotations to the selected image. Annotate operates on the image currently displayed in the View pane. Annotations are saved with the image and can be displayed at any time, or shown (or hidden) upon image export. Choose the icon to draw freehand on the image (e.g., to make arrows or circles) in the selected color. Click the icon to type text notes onto the image in the selected color. Click the color icon to change selected color. When finished choose “Save” to save the annotations, or “Close” to close the window without saving. The “Reset” button will clear the image of annotations (e.g, to start over). The “Annotations” checkbox at the top of the Image View Pane controls whether any annotations are displayed or not. Save and Export functions provide an option to export images with or without annotations. Delete Picture – Delete Picture will delete the currently displayed picture permanently from the system. Share Picture – Share Picture allows you to email or text the currently displayed image. ...
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Page 30: Timeline Section
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Export Picture(s) – Export Picture allows you to save out pictures. The dialogue will allow you to export only the currently displayed image, or a range of images specified via a date range. The “Include Annotations” toggle specifies whether to include any annotations on the exported images. 6.5.3 Timeline Section The Timeline section of the View page, displays a timeline of all camera activities. The “Event Timeline” and “Time‐lapse” radio button will toggle the display between showing the complete event timeline above, and the time‐lapse image timeline below. DVR and Live Stream Functions (MC‐60 Series models) For MC‐60 Series models, if you have enabled the DVR feature, the Event Timeline will display additional rows of information including: DVR – this line shows icons for any video/image clips that are currently stored by the DVR on the camera. Hovering the mouse over this icons will display the time‐stamp for that video clip/image. Clicking on that clip/image will upload that clip/image to the WebApp server for viewing. DVR Media – This line displays any DVR video clips/images that have been uploaded to the server. Clicking on these icons will display that clip/image in the View screen. Live Stream – shows when Live Streaming was active. ... - Page 31 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Captured Images – the captured images list will display “DVR Video” and “DVR Image” lines for any videos/images that have been captured AND uploaded from the camera. Clicking on these clips/images will display them in the View screen. The slider allows browsing through captured time‐lapse images. Each thumbnail shows the image and timestamp of when collected. The “On Demand” and “Scheduled” lines, show when pictures were actually taken on demand, or prescheduled, respectively. Hovering the cursor over one of the camera icons will display a thumbnail of that image with a date/timestamp. Clicking on the icon will display that image in the View Pane. The timespan chooser allows you to select the range of time displayed in the timeline. The orange slider also allows both scaling and panning the timeline. Dragging either end inward will “zoom in” the timeline. Grabbing the bar and moving left and right will pan the timeline within the range. The “Notifications” line displays an icon at any point where the system generated a notification. Page 31 of 44 www.SenseraSystems.com...
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Page 32: Captured Images
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 The “Logs” lines show datalogs that are active. A green line indicates it is not active. A solid blue that it is active. The “Alarms” line display any alarms generated for the camera. For example, if there was a battery low alert, it would be displayed as a triangle here. Hovering on the alarm will display the time and date/time of the alarm. 6.5.4 Captured Images The captured images area displays a text list of all images captured, whether “Timelapse” or “Ondemand”. You can click on an entry in this list to display that image in the View Pane. For MC‐60 models, the Captured Images will also show “DVR Video” video clips that have been uploaded from the DVR, and “DVR Image” for images uploaded from DVR. 6.5.5 Camera Status This area displays the overall health status of the camera. Battery, Comms, Temp, and Solar will show green for normal status, and turn yellow or red indicating warning or alert levels. For MC‐60 models, the “Stream” button and “DVR” button will display whether those functions are on or off. 6.5.6 Image Compare The image compare feature lets you visually compare two captured images. The pop‐down menu allows you to select Image A and Image B by choosing from the Captured Images List. ... -
Page 33: Dashboard Page
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 With two different images selected, the sliders on the bottom and right of the View Pane can now be used to compare visually the selected images. The time/date stamps of the two images are displayed in the upper left corner of the View Pane. Dashboard Page The dashboard page provides an at‐a‐glance view of multiple cameras. Up to 4 cameras, from any Site/Groups in the Account, can be selected to display simultaneously. The image displayed is the last image captured from that camera. The pull down at the upper left of each view pane can be used to select which camera is displayed in that view pane. Clicking the gear icon at the upper right corner of a view pane, will open the View page for that selected camera. Logging Page The Logging page displays a graph for each data value being logged by the system. Units are shown on the right hand axis. Timeline is shown on the bottom axis. ... -
Page 34: Accessing From Mobile Devices
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 The Event Timeline and Time‐lapse timeline display is also shown on this page (this is identical to what is displayed in View page). Accessing From Mobile Devices The WebApp is designed as a responsive web application and will display on mobile tablets and smartphones. Simply point your mobile device browser at http://webapp.senserasystems.com TORING AND OVING THE The MC‐30/MC‐60 Series cameras are battery powered systems designed for years of continuous service. Proper care of the system when moving or storing will ensure best long term performance. Storing or Moving IMPORTANT: The MC‐30/MC‐60 supports a “dormant” mode where the system is essentially off, and battery drain is minimized. Any system that will not be powered (by solar or wall plug) for more than a few days should be placed into dormant mode. To place an MC‐30/MC‐60 into dormant mode, bring up the configuration screen by following the instructions for WiFi configuration (Hotspot). Select “Place into dormant on exit” and hit “save”. Disconnect the USB cable. The camera will now remain in dormant mode until power is applied via solar or USB. Reconfiguring/Reinstalling Stored Unit When reconfiguring or reinstalling a camera that has been in dormant mode, plug in the USB cable to the camera and to a PC or the wall‐charger. Check that the camera is operating by ... - Page 35 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 (configurable to lower resolutions) Field of View 55° (h) x 45° (v) (MC‐30/MC‐60) 65° (h) x 45° (v) (MC‐38/MC‐68) Video Streaming H.264 / 720p (MC‐60 Series models) DVR Recording Stills at 30/60 secs, or 720p video (MC‐60 Series models) Storage Local Storage ~ 2GB (> 30 days typical) (MC‐30 models) 32GB (up to 10 days DVR storage) (MC‐60 models) 64GB (up to 20 days DVR storage) (MC‐68 models) Interfaces Cellular 3G/4G – carrier depends on camera model WiFi 802.11 b/g/n with HotSpot for configuration USB Built‐in for local configuration. Weatherproof USB mini‐AB connector Power Solar Power Input 18VDC with MPPT (weatherproof connector) Aux. Power Input 18‐24VDC @ 28W max Battery Built‐in Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery pack. Performance Battery ...
- Page 36 Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Camera Weight 7 lbs. (MC‐30/38) 8 lbs (MC‐60/68) Solar Panel 13.5” (W) x 21.25” (D) x 1.0” (H) Dimensions Solar Panel Weight 5.5 lbs. Mounting 3 x ¼‐20 threaded inserts for tripod or bracket mounting Locking Integrated loop for optional cable lock ...
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 ROUBLESHOOTING This section provides tips for troubleshooting the installation and operation of the MC‐30/ MC‐ 60 Series cameras. Camera Shows Only “Offline” 9.1.1 Cellular Configuration Connect a USB cable to the MC‐30/MC‐60 Series and a computer and connect via WiFi and open browser per WiFi Hotspot configuration instructions. Confirm the status on the screen shows that the SIM is “valid” and connecting. If the SIM is not showing as valid, please contact Sensera Technical Support. 9.1.2 WiFi Configuration If a WiFi configured unit is not connecting at WebApp the most likely cause is a misconfigured WiFi credential. Make sure you have a valid SSID/password entered for the WiFi network you are trying to connect and that they are spelled correctly. Make sure that the camera is within range of that WiFi network Camera Does not Appear in my WebApp Account 9.2.1 Check Registration... -
Page 38: Usbconfig.exe Application Does Not Connect To Camera
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 USBConfig.exe Application Does not Connect to Camera The MC‐30/60 Series is shipped from the factory with battery levels at approximately ¾ full. The unit is in dormant mode and so battery should last without charge for a couple months. However, if the unit was turned on by earlier plugging in Solar it may have continued running, and run batteries down. In this situation, plug in solar panel to the the camera and let it charge in direct sun for 1‐3 hours. Then try configuring/connecting camera again. Camera not connecting to WebApp server over WiFi If you have configured the camera for WiFi connectivity, and it is not showing “online” in the WebApp server, you should repeat the WiFi configuration process. The configuration page will display the connection status the last time the camera attempted to connect to a network. If the camera does not appear “online” in the WebApp after changing to WiFi, reconnect to the HotSpot, open the browser, and check the status of the last connection attempt. Check for possible issues including: misspelled SSID or password WiFi network not within range ... -
Page 39: Resources And Technical Support
1. Change the camera name and description under “Configure Camera”. See 6.5.2 for more information. 2. Delete all old images. This can help avoid confusion between projects. 10 R ESOURCES AND ECHNICAL UPPORT 10.1 Documentation This user manual and other technical documentation are available at http://www.senserasystems.com/product‐support or at www.senserasystems.com under the “Support” section available from the bottom of any page. 10.2 Technical Support Sensera Systems provides free technical support for our products via email and phone. To facilitate resolving your questions, please provide the following information when emailing or calling about your question: Serial number of device (important) Company name Description of problem or question ‐ be as specific as possible. Email questions to: support@senserasystems.com or call: 1‐800‐657‐0437 and choose ʺTechnical Supportʺ. ... -
Page 40: Tripod Mounting Kit
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 11 T RIPOD OUNTING The optional Tripod Mounting Kit allows you mount the MC‐30 camera and solar panel on any flat or nearly flat surface (ground, rooftops, etc.). The mounting legs adjust in length and so can accommodate some slope in the mounting surface. 11.1 Components The Tripod Mounting Kit includes: Tripod Mounting plate Mounting plate bolt/nut Sandbags 11.2 Tools To setup tripod you will need an adjustable wrench and #2 philips screwdriver to tighten the bracket bolt. It is convenient to have a web browser available (e.g, smartphone or laptop) in order to do final aiming of the camera. 11.3 Setup Open tripod legs to full extent and place into position. ... -
Page 41: Cable Lock Kit
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 one end of bracket. Generally you will want to mount on the outermost hole. But depending on planned orientation of tripod vs. sun and target camera direction, you can move the panel and camera closer together for more rigid mounting. NOTE: For windy areas consider placing solar panel at BASE of tripod. You will need to secure it to a leg, titled at an appropriate angle – zip ties can work for this. Mount camera on other end of bracket. Fill sandbags and place “flat” across each leg, closer to outside (not center). The 4 bag can be added to center for additional holding strength. 12 C ABLE The optional Cable Lock Kit can be used to secure the camera and solar panel to the mounting pole. Insert the cable lock through the hole on the rear of the camera lid. You may also route the cable through the mounting bracket on the back of the solar panel to secure the panel. Then route the cable around the pole and through the locking mechanism. Page 41 of 44 www.SenseraSystems.com... -
Page 42: Camera Settings That Affect Data Usage
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 13 D LAN AND AMERA ONFIGURATIONS Some Cloud Service plans such as those on cellular access, have limits on the amount of data that can be uploaded from the camera to the WebApp per month. The amount of data required to be uploaded for the camera to operate will depend on some of the user‐configurable camera settings. It is important to ensure your camera is configured properly in order for it to operate within the data limitations of your plan. This section explains the details relating to camera configuration and data usage. Note also, that the Cloud Service includes a notification feature that will let you know if you are nearing a data limit for your plan during the month. This allows you to modify the camera configuration to remain within the plan and avoid plan overage charges. 13.1 Camera Settings that Affect Data usage The following settings affect the data usage of a camera per month: Camera Resolution – typically you will have this set at the highest setting (2880x1728) which provides a 5 MP image for the MC‐30 / MC‐60. Lower resolutions can be used to reduce data consumption. Timelapse Configuration – The main impact on data usage is the number of images collected for time‐lapse. The “Interval”, the Hours / day, and the Days per week settings all affect the total number of pictures taken, and therefore the data usage. ... -
Page 43: Mc‐60 Data Usage – Streaming, Dvr
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Timelapse requires 24 images/day * 5 days/week * 4 weeks/month = 480 images/month On‐demand requires 3/day * 30days/month = 90 images/month Total images/month = 480+90 = 570 images/month Total Data = 1.7 MB/image * 570 images = 969 MB/month (969 MB = 0.969 GB). The following table provides recommended data plans for some typical camera configurations. Keep in mind that interactive usage of the camera, such as taking on‐demand pictures, will impact total data usage. Configuration Estimated Data Usage Recommended Data Plan ( GB / Mo.) (monthly) Resolution: 5 MP (2880 x 1728) 3GB Plan Time‐lapse: every 15 min, 12 hours/day, 7 2.540 ... -
Page 44: Monitoring Your Data Plan Usage
Installation & User Guide with Quick Start– Models: MC-30/38, MC-60/68 Note that the bandwidth required for streaming can vary greatly due to the particular scene (motion, lighting, etc.) so consumption may be significantly above this rate, even double or more. Images or video captured by the DVR is stored locally inside the camera. Only data that is selected for upload (by clicking on that clip/image on the timeline) will be uploaded and incur cellular data usage. For video recording the DVR, data usage will be very similar to streaming. So if you select 1 hour of video for upload from the DVR, it would require approximately 270MB of the data plan to upload. 13.3 Monitoring Your Data Plan Usage In the WebApp, the “View” screen can be used to view your current data usage. In the View screen click on the “V” to pull down the system details dialogue. The system details dialogue includes a section “Account” which provides details on the account for that camera. “Monthly Limit” shows the data limit available for the current Cloud Service plan, in this case 1 GB/month. The “Current Usage” field shows the amount of data that camera has used to date for the current month, in this case 1.71GB. The Current Month Data Usage Graph shows this information graphically. You can use this screen to check usage at any time. Page 44 of 44 www.SenseraSystems.com...
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