940-GSM4 Infrared Mobile Digital Scouting Camera User Manual

940-GSM4
Infrared Mobile Digital Scouting
Camera
User Manual
940-GSM4_UM
7/31/15
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Content
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
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Precautions ..................................................................................................... 7
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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
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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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1 Introduction
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:
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GSM with 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz and 1900MHz
WCDMA with 850MHz, 900MHz, 1900MHz and 2100MHz
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2 Precautions
Precautions
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The camera operates on 6 volts DC.
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Always install batteries according with the polarity indicated.
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You must install an SD card before using on the camera. The camera has
no internal memory for saving images or videos.
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Set the SD card write-protect switch to Unlock before installing the card.
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Do not install or remove the SD card when the camera is powered on.
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Make sure the SIM card supports the MMS and GPRS data function.
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After entering SETUP mode, allow approximately 10 ~ 20 seconds for
the camera to acquire a signal.
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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.
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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
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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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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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
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
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
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
Description
Adjust clock
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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
Default Set
Save
Version
Enter
Yes, No
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
Set administrator phone number
Set administrator’s password
Set camera parameters
Set normal user
User Level
Only administrator password
administrator
administrator
administrator
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Functions
Receive emergency calling
Send SMS for on spot picture
Call the camera to listen in live voice
Receive MMS when triggered
Check camera status
Get help information
User Level
administrator, normal user
administrator, normal user
administrator, normal user
administrator, normal user
administrator, normal user
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.
No.
1
2
3
4
No
1
4
5
6
7
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
A. Set GSM/WCDMA Parameters
Function
SMS Command
Set Normal Users
#n#13800138001#13800138002#13800138003#
Phone Number
#m#http://mmsc.monternet.com#10.0.0.172#80#c
mwap# name#password#
Set MMS
(The parameters in this example are for the carrier
Parameters
China Mobile)
Set Email
#s#[email protected]#bmc123#25#cmnet#smt
Parameters
p.sina.com#name#password#SSL#
Set Receive E-mail
#r#[email protected] # [email protected]
Address
#[email protected] # [email protected]#
B. Normal Control
Function
SMS Command
#T# (Send MMS to phone)
Get On Spot Photo
#T#E#(Send to email by GPRS)
Check Camera
#L#
Settings
Format SD Card
#F#
Set Administrator
#P#0000# (The administrator password will be
Password
changed at startup.)
Help
#H#
C. Set Menu Parameter
Function
SMS Command
Change Camera
#e#cp# (photo mode) or #e#cv# (video mode) or
Mode
#e#ct#(pic+video)
Change Photo Size
#e#s5# (5mp) or #e#s10# (10mp)
Change Photo Burst #e#b1# (1~6 photos)
Change Video Size
#e#fh#(720p) or #E#fl#(VGA)
Change Video
#e#v5# or #E#v30# (the number after v is seconds)
Length
Change Date Time
#e#t# (adjust the time)
Change Time Lapse #e#l1h# (1 hour) or #e#l5m# (5 min)
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Change PIR Trigger
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Change PIR Interval
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Change Send To
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Change Send Mode
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Change Game Call
Change Camera
Position
Change Work Hour
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#e#po# (Off) or #e#ph# (High) or #e#pn# (Normal)
or #e#pl# (Low)
#e#i30m# (30 min) or #e#i30s# (30 sec)
#e#mp# (phone) or #e#me# (email) or #e#mc# (call)
or #e#mg# (email GPRS)
#e#ed# (daily) or
#e#ei10# (to set Instant mode and the max number
per day) or
#e#eo# (off) or #e#em# (manual)
#e#gon18:00[5]# or #e#goff#
#e#oa# (a~z) to set the camera position function
#e#ooff# to set the camera position function to off
#e#hoff# or #e#hon10:00-18:00#
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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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Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone
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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Appendix II: Error Codes
Appendix II: Error Codes
Code
Meaning
3915
Non-existent
address
3919
File not found
3926
3927
MMS busy
Sending MMS
stopped
Sending MMS
busy
3928
Description
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.
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.
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
-85
Failed to open
network
Network not
deactivated
Network error
Not enough
balance in SIM
card;
MMS setting
error;
Other error codes
Appendix Ⅱ: Error Code
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.
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.
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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Appendix III: Technical Specifications
Appendix III: Technical Specifications
Image sensor
Lens
5MP Color CMOS, 10MP, 12MP interpolation
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
12MP = 4000 × 3000
10MP = 3648 × 2736
5MP = 2560 × 1920
720P HD (1280 × 720)
VGA (640 × 480)
Picture resolution
Video resolution
PIR sensitivity
Adjustable (High / Normal / Low / Off)
Trigger time
1 sec
Weight*
Operation / Storage
temperature
10.6 oz (0.30 kg)
-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
Power consumption
< 0.25 mA (< 6 mAh / day)
400 videos (interval = 5 min,
video length = 10 sec)
> 500 MMS (use 8 x AA batteries)
Sound recording
Network Bands
Available
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
Digital Camera
Quantity
1
USB Cable
1
Belt
1
User’s Manual
1
Antenna
1
Warranty Card
1
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