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940-GSM4 Infrared Mobile Digital Scouting

Camera User Manual

940-GSM4_UM 7/31/15

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Content 1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 3

1.1 General Description .................................................................................. 3 1.2 Application ............................................................................................... 3 1.3 Camera components ................................................................................. 3 1.4 Information display .................................................................................. 6 1.5 Two-way communication ......................................................................... 6

2 Precautions ..................................................................................................... 7 3 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................ 8

3.1 Power Supply ........................................................................................... 8 3.2 Configure the camera ............................................................................... 8 3.3 Insert SD card and SIM card .................................................................. 11 3.4 Manually send a MMS or GPRS photo .................................................. 11 3.5 SMS Control ........................................................................................... 11 3.6 Smartphone applications ........................................................................ 11

4 Advanced Operations ................................................................................... 12 4.1 Work Mode ............................................................................................. 12 4.2 Configuration menu ................................................................................ 12

4.2.1 Configuration setting .................................................................... 12 4.2.2 Default settings ............................................................................. 15

4.3 Change the Settings via Android app or SMS ........................................ 16 4.4 User Level .............................................................................................. 16 4.5 Use the smartphone application .............................................................. 17 4.6 SMS Command List ............................................................................... 18

Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone ........................................................................... 20 Appendix II: Error Codes ....................................................................................... 22 Appendix III: Technical Specifications .................................................................. 24 Appendix IV: Components List ............................................................................. 25

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940-GSM4 1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 General Description

This device is a digital infrared surveillance camera with 3G communications. It uses a highly sensitive Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensor to detect movement to trigger the capture of high quality pictures (up to 12M pixels) and/or record video clips (720P HD). It can send pictures instantly to your mobile device or video (VGA length 5 sec or 10 sec) to your e-mail via GPRS/WCDMA network. You’ll be alerted when the camera is triggered or in accordance with custom settings.

It takes color pictures and videos in daylight. At night, the built-in infrared LEDs enable the camera to photograph clear pictures and videos in grayscale.

The camera includes a 3” color LCD display screen, sound recorder, and a laser pointer for aiming the camera at the photo target. A weather resistant housing protects the unit from water and snow.

The camera can also be used as a portable digital camera.

1.2 Application

This camera can be used as an automatic surveillance device for recording unexpected intrusion to homes, shops, schools, depots, offices, taxis, work sites, etc. It can also be used as a trail camera for hunting or monitoring the movement of animals. It can also be left unattended for weeks and months and save event records automatically in digital format.

1.3 Camera components

Before using the camera, familiarize yourself with the camera controls and components shown ion the following graphics.

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Figure 1. Camera functional indicators

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Figure 2. Inner panel view

Figure 3. Camera interfaces

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1.4 Information display

When the power switch is in the SETUP position, the current status and configuration will be displayed on screen.

Figure 4. Information display

Indicates the correct SIM card status. The space available on the SD card should be a non-zero value.

1.5 Two-way communication

Set the SMS control submenu to ON to open the two-way communication feature. With this setting, the camera will receive and respond to SMS commands and Android app commands. You can also call the camera to listen to live audio and retrieve live pictures.

This device can send pictures instantly to a mobile device across a WCDMA/GSM network. You’ll be alerted when a picture or video is taken. The device sends MMS or email message through a MMSC (MMS Service Center), or GPRS network. Before using this feature, you must have MMS and GPRS service from a service provider. The device supports following bands: • GSM with 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz and 1900MHz • WCDMA with 850MHz, 900MHz, 1900MHz and 2100MHz

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940-GSM4 2 Precautions

2 Precautions

• The camera operates on 6 volts DC.

• Always install batteries according with the polarity indicated.

• You must install an SD card before using on the camera. The camera has no internal memory for saving images or videos.

• Set the SD card write-protect switch to Unlock before installing the card.

• Do not install or remove the SD card when the camera is powered on.

• Make sure the SIM card supports the MMS and GPRS data function.

• After entering SETUP mode, allow approximately 10 ~ 20 seconds for the camera to acquire a signal.

• Before using the SD card, format it with a computer or when it is in the camera. SD cards formatted by other cameras may not be compatible with the 940-GSM4.

• In SETUP mode, the device will shut off automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity. Power on the camera again if you need to continue.

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3 Quick Start Guide 3.1 Power Supply

To internally power the device, install 8 AA batteries in the camera. Observe the polarity indicated. Use high-performance alkaline or lithium batteries.

To externally power the device, use either a 6 volt external power supply or a 6 volt solar panel. When these are used, the installed batteries can function as a backup power supply if needed.

3.2 Configure the camera

Camera configuration is performed entirely with the BMC utility; no features within the camera can be used to change the programming. To use this utility:

1. Insert the SD card for your camera into an SD card writer on a Microsoft Windows PC. Format the card using the default format (FAT). Create a directory on the card named “GSM”.

2. On the same computer, download the camera setup utility BMC-Config.zip from www.supercircuits.com in the 940-GSM4 product page - Resources tab.

3. Unzip the BMC-Config utility file, and then open (run) the embedded executable (*.exe) file.

4. In the initial window, select camera model MG983G-12M, and then click OK.

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5. In the window that opens, do the following:

a. Step 1: Select your country and carrier for your SIM card.

b. Step 2: Enter your receiving phone number in “administrator number” and receiving e-mail address in “Receive Email 1”.

c. Step 3: Click the Change Settings button to open the Camera Settings window.

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d. Step 5: In the upper frame, select the options you want to use. See

subsection 4.2 Configuration menu for more information about these settings.

− Open the drop down lists to select the Language, Photo Size, Camera Mode, Photo Burst, Send To option, Video Size, and Video Length. You can also open Camera Position to assign an identifier to the camera.

− To use the Game Call option, set Game Call to ON, and then set the associated options. You must add an audio file to play at the times you specified.

− Set the camera clock date and time.

e. Step 6: In the lower frame, select the options you want to use. See subsection 4.2 Configuration menu for more information about these settings.

− Set the Work Hour option if needed. This option sets the device will be functioning during the day.

− Set Time Lapse, PIR Trigger, PIR Interval and SMS Control as needed.

− In the Send Mode section, select the options you prefer to use. NOTE: If you select Instant, you must set Max Number to a non-zero value to receive photos and/or videos.

f. Step 7: Click OK to save your settings and return to the previous menu.

g. Step 8: Set the location in the PC of the SD card you are using with your

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camera (use the directory and filename shown in the window above), then click Save. Note that the drive (Z) of the card on your computer may not be that shown in the screen capture above.

h. Step 9: Eject the SD card from your PC.

3.3 Insert SD card and SIM card

Install the SD card (with the configuration file) and a MMS and GPRS enabled SIM card into the camera.

3.4 Manually send a MMS or GPRS photo

After you generate a configuration file in your SD card, slide the power switch to the

SETUP position. After the camera acquires signal and the SIM card icon appears, press “SHOT” to take a photo manually.

Press “OK” to playback the photos. Use “▲” and “▼” to switch to the previous or next photo. Press “MENU” and you can see a Send Phone [MMS] (Email GPRS/Call ) interface. Press “OK” to send out the MMS or Email. Within a few seconds, an MMS will be sent to your phone or email address.

3.5 SMS Control

While the camera is in use, you can send the text message “#T#” to the camera SIM card number to get a spot image and use the smartphone application tools. Note: You need to set SMS control to ON when using an SMS command.

3.6 Smartphone applications

You can download the BGTools application for Android from the Google play store, or for iPhones from iTunes. See subsection 4.5, Use the smartphone application, on page 17 for more information.

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4 Advanced Operations

4.1 Work Mode

SETUP mode: Use to configure the camera or to playback photos or video clips.

ON mode: When motion is detected in the monitoring region, the camera will take pictures or videos in accordance with the configuration settings. After switching the camera to the ON position, the motion indication LED (red) will blink for about 10 seconds. During this time interval, you can position the camera for automatic surveillance operation.

4.2 Configuration menu

Press the MENU button on the keyboard to open the configuration menu. The menu will appear on the display.

Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select the menu item; use the ► key to select different options; use the ◄ key to change to different item pages. Press OK to save the settings.

4.2.1 Configuration setting

Setting Items Description

Camera Mode

There are three camera modes: Photo, Video and Pic+Video. Open the main menu to set the camera mode. If you choose Pic+Video, the camera records a picture and a video clip.

Photo Size Choose the image size: 5MP, 10MP or 12MP.

Video Size Choose the video size: 1280 x 720 or 640 x 480.

Photo Burst This parameter sets the number of pictures taken for each trigger in camera mode. Select “1 Photo” to “6 Photos”.

Video Length Choose the duration of recording a video from 5 seconds to 180 seconds.

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Set Clock

Set the camera date and time. You can change the date and time by setting this parameter when necessary, e.g., after every battery change. The date format is month/day/year, the time format is hour: minute: second.

Time Lapse

Time lapse is a feature where the camera will capture images or videos at a preset time interval regardless of whether motion is are detected. If the parameter is Off, then the time lapse feature is disabled. Changing this parameter to a non-zero value turns on the Time Lapse feature. NOTE: If PIR Trigger is set to Off, then Time Lapse cannot be set to Off.

PIR Trigger

Choose the sensitivity of the PIR. In high sensitivity mode the camera is more easily triggered by motion; it takes more pictures and/or records more videos. Use High sensitivity in a room or environment with little interference, and Low sensitivity outdoors, or in environment with lots of interference like hot wind, smoke, near a window, etc. For normal use, Normal sensitivity (default) is recommended.

PIR interval

This parameter indicates how long the PIR motion sensor will be disabled after each triggering in ON mode. During this time, the PIR will not react to motion. The minimum interval, 0, causes the PIR to stay on.

Work Hour

Choose a time period for the camera to function. The camera will wake at the time set and remain on for the duration. At other times, the camera is in sleep mode to save power. If Work Hour is OFF, the camera will always be on.

Send to

There are 3 Send to modes: 1. Phone MMS: send images to mobile phone. 2. Email GPRS: send images to an e-mail address via GPRS

use SMTP. 3. Call: calling your preset phone number when the camera

is triggered. Setup the receiving phone number and email address in the app program.

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Send Mode

There are four Send modes: Manual works in SETUP mode, Daily and Instant work in ON mode. OFF closes the communication function. 1. Manual: Select Manual in the Send To frame. Ensure a SIM card is installed. Video information cannot be sent if you choose Phone MMS; you can send photos or videos (VGA of less than 10s) when you choose email GPRS via WCDMA. 2. Daily: In this mode the camera will report summarized information at a current time on how many pictures it had taken since the start of the day. If in Photo or Pic+Video mode, the camera will send an MMS at the current time that shows the number of the pictures taken. If it is on Video mode, the camera will send a SMS or video showing how many video clips the camera took within 24 hours. If you choose Daily, set the daily reporting time: xxH, xxM. 3. Instant: Select Instant mode and then set the Max Number (default = 0) of MMS you want to send each day. Instant sends an MMS to your phone instantly after it captures a photo or to your email with a Video (VGA less than 10s). If Camera Mode is set to Photo, you choose Instant mode and then set the Max Number to 10, the camera will send 10 MMS within 24 hours. It will continue to capture photos and save them on the SD card. After 24 hours, the camera will send MMS again when it captures photos. In Video mode and set to Phone MMS, the camera will send only SMS instead of MMS. 4. Off: To disable communication.

SMS Control

SMS Control enables the two way communication feature. If you set SMS Control to ON, the camera can receive and respond to your SMS commands. Also you can retrieve live pictures any time, but the power consumption is larger than normal scounting use.

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Game Call

In this mode the camera can play an audio file. The audio file must be saved in the directory \DCIM\100BMCIM\ with the name AUDIxxxx (xxxx from 0000 to 9999) in WAV format. Set Game Call to ON, or choose the audio file in the Windows app. Note: Game Call will not function if the SD card is full.

Language Choose the language you prefer.

Beep Sound Enable or disable the beep sound.

Camera Posit You can set A-Z position for your camera, so that you can distinguish which photo is taken by which camera.

Format SD Format the SD card. All images and videos in the SD card will be deleted.

Default Set Restore all customer settings to default values.

Version Version information

4.2.2 Default settings

Setting Items Default Options Description Camera Mode Photo Video, Pic+Video

Photo Size 5MP 10MP, 12MP

Video Size 1280 x 720 640 x 480

Photo Burst 1 photo 2 .. 6 Photos

Video Length 10 sec. 5 .. 180 sec.

Set Clock Enter Adjust clock

Time Lapse OFF 5 min ~ 8 hours

PIR Trigger Normal High, Low, Off

PIR Interval 5 sec 0 .. 55 sec, 1 .. 60 min

Work Hour Off 00:00 .. 23:59

Send to Phone [MMS] Email [GPRS], Call

Send Mode Manual Daily, Instant, Off

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Setting Items Default Options Description

SMS Ctrl On Off Two way communication

Game Call Off On Set the time and frequency of audio playback

Language English

čeština, Dansk (Version 1), Deutsch, Italiano, Norsk, Pусский (Version 2), Suomi, Svenskt

Beep Sound On Off

Camera Posit Off A to Z position

Format SD Enter Yes, No

Default Set Save

Version Enter

4.3 Change the Settings via Android app or SMS

You can receive spot photos or change camera settings through both an Android BGTools application and an SMS command.

4.4 User Level

There are two user levels: administrator and normal users. Each user has a different authorization level:

Functions User Level Set administrator phone number Only administrator password Set administrator’s password administrator Set camera parameters administrator Set normal user administrator

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Functions User Level Receive emergency calling administrator, normal user Send SMS for on spot picture administrator, normal user Call the camera to listen in live voice administrator, normal user Receive MMS when triggered administrator, normal user Check camera status administrator, normal user Get help information administrator, normal user

4.5 Use the smartphone application

It is easier to use the BGTools smartphone application to communicate with the device rather than it is to edit SMS. Some screen shots of BGTools are shown here. When using this application, select MC983G on the product page.

The BGTools smartphone application for Android (APK), and instructions for use, can be downloaded from several locations on the Internet. It is free.

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4.6 SMS Command List

SMS command formats are shown below.

A. Set GSM/WCDMA Parameters No. Function SMS Command

1 Set Normal Users Phone Number

#n#13800138001#13800138002#13800138003#

2 Set MMS Parameters

#m#http://mmsc.monternet.com#10.0.0.172#80#cmwap# name#password# (The parameters in this example are for the carrier China Mobile)

3 Set Email Parameters

#s#[email protected]#bmc123#25#cmnet#smtp.sina.com#name#password#SSL#

4 Set Receive E-mail Address

#r#[email protected] # [email protected] #[email protected] # [email protected]#

B. Normal Control No Function SMS Command

1 Get On Spot Photo #T# (Send MMS to phone) #T#E#(Send to email by GPRS)

4 Check Camera Settings

#L#

5 Format SD Card #F#

6 Set Administrator Password

#P#0000# (The administrator password will be changed at startup.)

7 Help #H# C. Set Menu Parameter

No Function SMS Command

1 Change Camera Mode

#e#cp# (photo mode) or #e#cv# (video mode) or #e#ct#(pic+video)

2 Change Photo Size #e#s5# (5mp) or #e#s10# (10mp) 3 Change Photo Burst #e#b1# (1~6 photos) 4 Change Video Size #e#fh#(720p) or #E#fl#(VGA)

5 Change Video Length #e#v5# or #E#v30# (the number after v is seconds)

6 Change Date Time #e#t# (adjust the time) 7 Change Time Lapse #e#l1h# (1 hour) or #e#l5m# (5 min)

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8 Change PIR Trigger #e#po# (Off) or #e#ph# (High) or #e#pn# (Normal) or #e#pl# (Low)

10 Change PIR Interval #e#i30m# (30 min) or #e#i30s# (30 sec)

11 Change Send To #e#mp# (phone) or #e#me# (email) or #e#mc# (call) or #e#mg# (email GPRS)

12 Change Send Mode

#e#ed# (daily) or #e#ei10# (to set Instant mode and the max number per day) or #e#eo# (off) or #e#em# (manual)

13 Change Game Call #e#gon18:00[5]# or #e#goff#

15 Change Camera Position

#e#oa# (a~z) to set the camera position function #e#ooff# to set the camera position function to off

16 Change Work Hour #e#hoff# or #e#hon10:00-18:00#

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940-GSM4 Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone

Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone

Figure 5 shows 5 kinds of detection ranges at different detection angles. This camera has an 120 foot detection zone with a 60 degree PIR.

Figure 5. PIR Detection Zone

The PIR detection angle (α) is smaller than the field of view (FOV) angle (β). The advantage of this design is to capture most, if not all, motions.

Figure 6. Detection angle vs. FOV angle

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This camera has a patented PIR design. The PIR detection range can extend up to 100 ft. Figure 7 shows the compared detection zone between normal PIR and the new PIR.

Figure 7. Comparison of Detection Zones of new and existing PIRs

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940-GSM4 Appendix II: Error Codes

Appendix II: Error Codes

Code Meaning Description

3915 Non-existent address

Possible cause: 1. No receiving cellphone number was setup. 2. No receiving E-mail address was setup.

Suggestion: 1. Check the MMS settings; enter the necessary

parameters.

3919 File not found

Possible cause: 1. The system can’t find the image file when

sending the MMS. This can happen if the system is unstable (very low probability).

Suggestion: 1. When the GSM and GPRS signal are both OK,

resend the message. 2. When the GSM and GPRS signal are poor, change

a location and try again; 3. If 1 and 2 don’t work and the error code 3919

always appears, return the camera for repairs.

3926 3927 3928

MMS busy Sending MMS stopped Sending MMS busy

Possible cause: This will appear when a new MMS procedure is

started and the previous MMS sending is not finished.

Suggestion: If the device always shows 3926, 3927 or 3928,

there may be a hardware defect. Return the camera for repair (very small probability).

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3939 3941 3942

Failed to open network Network not deactivated Network error

Possible cause: 1. The GSM network is poor or not well covered

with the GPRS network. 2. An instability in signal transmission causes some

MMS parameters to be missing when the GSM base station perform a data analysis. If transmission is poor, the camera may show various error codes.

Suggestion: 1. Contact the network provider if the GPRS

network is well covered in that area. 2. Change a location and try again. Try in a public

place, where there is usually good signal. 3. If the GPRS signal covers the area but is weak, try

to use an better antenna, such as an SMA type with a gain of 10 db.

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Not enough balance in SIM card; MMS setting error;

Possible cause: 1. The SIM card is not enough balance. 2. Incorrect settings. 3. The GSM network is poor, causing timeout

problems (very small probability). Suggestion:

1. Please check to make sure your SIM card has enough balance.

2. Check the MMS settings.

Other error codes

Many codes in the list are used for debugging during the product design phase. Most of them will not appear to users. Please ignore the other error codes and contract your vendor.

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940-GSM4 Appendix III: Technical Specifications

Appendix III: Technical Specifications

Image sensor 5MP Color CMOS, 10MP, 12MP interpolation

Lens F/NO = 2.2 FOV (Field of View) = 60°

PIR detection range 30 m / 100 ft

Display screen 3’’ LCD

Memory card From 8 MB up to 32 GB

Picture resolution 12MP = 4000 × 3000 10MP = 3648 × 2736 5MP = 2560 × 1920

Video resolution 720P HD (1280 × 720)

VGA (640 × 480)

PIR sensitivity Adjustable (High / Normal / Low / Off)

Trigger time 1 sec

Weight* 10.6 oz (0.30 kg)

Operation / Storage temperature

-4 ~ 140°F / -22 ~ 158°F (-20 ~ 60°C / -30 ~ 70°C)

PIR interval 0 sec. ~ 60 min

Video length 5 ~ 180 sec

Power supply 8 × AA or 4 × AA

Stand-by current < 0.25 mA (< 6 mAh / day)

Power consumption 400 videos (interval = 5 min,

video length = 10 sec) > 500 MMS (use 8 x AA batteries)

Sound recording Available

Network Bands GSM: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz WCDMA: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz

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Mounting Rope / belt / Python lock

Dimensions 5.79 x 3.8 x 3.1 in (147 x 96 x 79 mm)

Operation humidity 5 % ~ 90 %

Certifications FCC, CE, RoHS

* Without batteries

Appendix IV: Components List

Component Quantity Digital Camera 1

USB Cable 1

Belt 1

User’s Manual 1

Antenna 1

Warranty Card 1

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