Sentinel HDX Quick Start Manual And Installation Manual

Summary of HDX

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    Quick start guide and installation manual 1 revision 3.0.7 camera vision solutions 4616 west howard lane bldg 5, suite 550, austin, texas 78728 512-651-5277, support@sentinelhdx.Com.

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    Quick start guide • download aegis software from website www.Sentinelhdx.Com/downloads/ • install aegis software o install aegis software on an intel i7 or equivalent computer running windows 8/10 64-bit operating system and available 16gb memory and minimum 4tb hard drive. Aegis requires google chr...

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    • select: device vehicle management - add device – vehicle a configuration profile is made up of three sections: 1) the configuration of the camera which triggers with their associated record time 2) the status indicator options 3) the network configuration settings and the video and storage setting...

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    (if ip address is unknown: right click the start button, select network connections, select the current network connection, select details, the ip address will be ipv4 address.) 4 phone 512-651-5277 www.Sentinelhdx.Com support@sentinelhdx.Com • video and storage settings • wifi settings o enter serv...

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    5 • device list (top right of screen) o check box (select the devices you would want to apply settings to) o select the “green apply” button (this could take up to 2 minutes for the profile to update -depending on events on camera, if any to upload.) • disconnect usb • the link status led should ill...

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    Operating environment and unit placement considerations prior to installation, some thought must be taken to determine the optimum placement of the recorder unit in regards to video capture windows, power cable routing, and radio frequency attenuation of the wireless subsystems. The recorder unit co...

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    The 802.11 wireless radio shares many of the same considerations as the gps unit, the main difference is the fact that the signal path is terrestrial. Wireless signal strength, integrity, and associated data transfer rates are highly dependent on the wireless network’s topology. Access point locatio...

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    Mounting bracket placement the two most important factors involved in bracket installation are test fitting the camera unit and surface preparation of the windshield mating surface. The sentinel hdx unit utilizes 3m’s vhb (very high bonding) adhesive mounting tape to ensure the best possible result ...

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    Important: do not apply lateral pressure on the wings of the bracket. Firm pressure should be applied only to the center per the illustration. 6. Mount the camera to the bracket assembly using the provided screws. It is important to ensure the unit is positioned as perfectly vertical as possibly usi...

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    Electrical harness routing and connection the sentinel hdx unit is designed to operate directly off of your vehicle’s 12 volt electrical system via a (2) two wire installation. Most vehicles provide two basic types of 12 volt supply; switched on and off with the vehicle’s ignition and always on. The...

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    4. Select an appropriate accessory fuse circuit in the panel with enough amperage to safely accommodate the camera’s load of 1 amp. 5. Remove the atc/ato fuse from its socket. Using a voltmeter or 12v test lamp, determine which leg of the supply socket has 12 volt continuous supply. You will want to...

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    Test recording and assessment the sentinel hdx unit should now be physically mounted in the proper location on the vehicle’s windshield and powered by a 12 volt continuous fused power circuit. It is now time to run a test recording to confirm proper camera angles and vertical level adjustment. 2. Lo...

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    4. If necessary. The camera mounting screws can be loosened and the camera rotated in the adjustment slots to provide a better viewing angle. 5. Verify the following areas before concluding the installation session. • • is the horizon of the recording centered in the forward-facing video? Is the rea...

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    G indicates external gps connector w indicates external wirelessantennae i indicates external input sku numbers and production variations w gw g i for example: lf-shdx-32-a = standard ordering part number with 32 gb card and both antennas internal gi wi 14 phone 512-651-5277 www.Sentinelhdx.Com supp...

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    Service and repair camera unit is not field serviceable. User should not tamper with seal on unit or attempt to open the unit for any reason. Only qualified personnel should service the camera or install the camera in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any ...

  • Page 16: Limits Of Liability

    Early draft version 0.1 limits of liability this device helps fleet owners and individual drivers minimize their liability exposure by providing recorded video as evidence to events. The owners of the fleet vehicles may then utilize this evidence to improve driver behaviour and settle claims of impr...

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    Limitedwarranty read these warranty terms and conditions (the “agreement”) carefully before installing and/or using the enclosed camera (the “product”). By installing and/or using the product, you agree to be bound by these terms. If these terms are not acceptable, you may return the product withing...

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    Or to any other site designated by sentinel. Purchaser shall be responsible for and must prepay any shipping expense for return of the product to sentinel. Sentinel will investigate and, in the event of a breach of warranty, will provide, as its sole option and within a reasonable period of time: • ...