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Road-iQ VideoData Server

Installation Manual

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Page 1: ...Road iQ VideoData Server Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...r new Road iQ system It also includes an overview of product specifications information pertaining to the tablet interface For more guides or for additional information please visit www road iq soluti...

Page 3: ...e and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Under Industry Canada regulations the radio transmitter s in this device may on...

Page 4: ...r there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with the FCC IC radiation exposure limits set forth for po...

Page 5: ...nc Live video can be displayed on an iPad on the vehicle s dash in real time and recorded video and data can be reviewed on the tablet or transferred to a personal computer Further the Road iQ VideoDa...

Page 6: ...NetHub 19 2 12 Connecting the GPIO Harness 20 2 13 Connecting the camera s 21 2 14 Installing the GPS antenna Error Bookmark not defined 3 Setup 22 3 1 Accessing the Installer Control Panel 22 3 2 Con...

Page 7: ...Temperature 45 4 6 3 Cameras 46 4 7 Settings 46 4 7 1 Display Settings 47 4 7 2 Navigation Settings 47 4 7 3 Software Updates 47 4 7 4 Wi Fi Settings Password 47 4 8 Playback 47 4 9 Library 48 4 9 1...

Page 8: ...ading ROAD IQ VIDEODATA SERVER firmware 50 5 System specifications 50 6 Troubleshooting 50 7 Glossary of Terms Acronyms 52 8 Appendix 52 8 1 WIRING DIAGRAMS 52 8 2 HARNESS DRAWINGS 53 8 3 Control Pane...

Page 9: ...wooden or plastic surface Road iQ NetHub optional o NetHub The optional NetHub mounts on the vehicle dash and acts as an intermediary between the Road iQ VideoData Server and the iPad There are two U...

Page 10: ...Startup Guide 1 2 VEHICLE HARDWARE SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Apple iPad Air iPad Air 2 iPad Mini 2 or iPad Mini 3 o Apple iOS 8 or newer o Any iPad storage capacity may be used though storage size will li...

Page 11: ...r hour of recorded vehicle data and Y MB required per hour of recorded video channel For example a system with 4 video channels and recording vehicle data will require X 4Y MB for every hour to be rec...

Page 12: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Road iQ VideoData Server Part Number X3683 Revised 2 27 2015 P a g e 12...

Page 13: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Road iQ VideoData Server Part Number X3683 Revised 2 27 2015 P a g e 13 If installing a NetHub equipped system use the following diagram...

Page 14: ...14 2 2 VIDEODATA SERVER FRONT PANEL 1 Main Camera Inputs 2 Auxiliary Camera Inputs 3 Vehicle Harness Connection 4 GPIO Harness Connection 5 USB Port 6 NetHub Connection 7 LAN Connection 2 3 NETHUB POR...

Page 15: ...ion of other system components o It is recommended that the Lightning cable that connects to the iPad be a maximum of 2 5 feet in length which will restrict the location of the other components in the...

Page 16: ...t pose a high risk for moisture or impact such as the cabin floor directly beneath a cup holder etc Inside metallic enclosures or with the rear antenna close to a metallic surface this can hinder the...

Page 17: ...for the Road iQ VideoData Server has been determined secure the unit to the surface using four 4 self tapping screws through the four 4 mounting feet and screw into the mounting surface 2 9 POWERING...

Page 18: ...ld be operating The ACC power source can be o Switched with vehicle ignition so that the Road iQ VideoData Server operates only when the vehicle is operating o Constant power through a toggle switch a...

Page 19: ...dapter o Connect the Road iQ VideoData Server s Vehicle Harness to the open connection on the Y adapter See the diagrams in section 8 1 for further clarification If you will be splicing into the vehic...

Page 20: ...O HARNESS Note If not installing a GPIO equipped system please skip to section 2 13 Connect the GPIO Harness to the VideoData Server port labeled I O GPIO harness wire colors are as follows Number Wir...

Page 21: ...iew w a small rear view at the bottom of the screen A sample wiring diagram for this default application is included in the appendix 2 13CONNECTING THE CAMERA S Connect the vehicle cameras to individu...

Page 22: ...control panel 1 Through a laptop using an Ethernet cable connected to the server 2 Through a laptop or tablet using a Wi Fi connection to the server 3 Through an iPad using a Lightning cable the Road...

Page 23: ...L PANEL DEFAULT GUEST PAGE W BLANK LOGIN FIELDS Administrator privileges are required to complete the installation process To login as an administrator enter the username and default password in the f...

Page 24: ...Typically the time date will be set via GPS by way of the iPad but it can be overridden if necessary To override the time date settings click the Set button Set the correct time date then click the Ap...

Page 25: ...e edit the text in the Name field and click Apply By default all camera channels are enabled If the Road iQ VideoData Server is being installed in a vehicle with fewer than 6 cameras the unused channe...

Page 26: ...that size and will always increase the storage size of the file The Size setting is set by default to the optimal setting for Velvac cameras but can be changed from the dropdown if necessary The fram...

Page 27: ...romise but it can be adjusted by changing the number in the Bitrate field The GOP group of pictures size can be adjusted The GOP size primarily affects how soon the iPad can sync the video when starti...

Page 28: ...ckup cameras to give the driver an image that is consistent with what they would see in a rearview mirror By default Flip is set to None To flip an image select either Horizontal or Vertical from the...

Page 29: ...Set Defaults button 3 4 CELLULAR SERVICE SETUP The following cellular service packages are available through Velvac Verizon Wireless Call Velvac Customer Service at 800 783 8871 between the hours of X...

Page 30: ...ta Server and the iPad allowing users to wirelessly access the server By default the Wi Fi Access Point AP is enabled To disable the Wi Fi Access Point uncheck the box for AP Enabled To secure the Wi...

Page 31: ...e been made to the Wi Fi Access Point settings the changes must be applied to the server by clicking Submit Changes Wi Fi Access Point settings can also be reset to the default settings by clicking Se...

Page 32: ...t and roaming functionality are enabled To disable hotspot functionality entirely uncheck the Enable Hotspot box In order to avoid excessive cellular data charges users may want hotspot functionality...

Page 33: ...Enter the name for the input in the Name field and click Apply GPIO outputs are OFF when unit boots The state of the output can be toggled between On and Off If an output is to be used it must be tog...

Page 34: ...devices currently inserted into the system whether they are in use or not To record to a mass storage device click the Activate button of the device you wish to record to To stop recording to a certai...

Page 35: ...ple can change passwords for both admin and user while the user can only change the user password 3 10SYSTEM UPDATES Clicking Updates on the Installer Control Panel brings up the Updates page PIC Firm...

Page 36: ...rs review the terms conditions and tap Accept The app installation should now begin 3 12CONNECTING THE IPAD AND THE ROAD IQ VIDEODATA SERVER To connect the iPad to the Road iQ VideoData Server first p...

Page 37: ...o Verify data received o Verify functions lights indicators etc Drive Mode o Verify function of video streaming o Verify display of vehicle data Gauges Summary Command Center Functions o Verify data...

Page 38: ...rom the iPad home screen tap the icon for the ROAD IQ VIDEODATA SERVER App An intro screen should appear for a few moments while the application loads Once the application is loaded there are a few st...

Page 39: ...A green logo indicates that all systems are normal yellow indicates a slight error that needs to be resolved red indicates a system malfunction The quick access button in the upper left corner provide...

Page 40: ...e more rights than users TABLE W AVAILABLE ACTIONS VS LOGIN Tap the Login icon enter your credentials in the login window shown below and press Enter At lower right corner tapping the Settings icon al...

Page 41: ...echnical documentation Vehicle Setup Remote controls for vehicle systems used in campground setup such as slides levels awnings etc 4 3 PRE DRIVE CHECK From the app home screen tapping the Pre Drive C...

Page 42: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Road iQ VideoData Server Part Number X3683 Revised 2 27 2015 P a g e 42 4 4 1 Live Streaming Video When Drive Mode is first entered live video streams are displayed 4 4 2 Gauges...

Page 43: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Road iQ VideoData Server Part Number X3683 Revised 2 27 2015 P a g e 43 4 4 3 Summary 4 4 4 Snapshots...

Page 44: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Road iQ VideoData Server Part Number X3683 Revised 2 27 2015 P a g e 44 4 4 5 Map 4 5 VEHICLE SECURITY 4 5 1 Remote Access Control 4 5 2 Remote Video...

Page 45: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Road iQ VideoData Server Part Number X3683 Revised 2 27 2015 P a g e 45 4 6 COMFORT CONTROLS 4 6 1 Lighting 4 6 2 Temperature...

Page 46: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Road iQ VideoData Server Part Number X3683 Revised 2 27 2015 P a g e 46 4 6 3 Cameras 4 7 SETTINGS...

Page 47: ...TALLATION MANUAL Road iQ VideoData Server Part Number X3683 Revised 2 27 2015 P a g e 47 4 7 1 Display Settings 4 7 2 Navigation Settings 4 7 3 Software Updates 4 7 4 Wi Fi Settings Password 4 8 PLAYB...

Page 48: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Road iQ VideoData Server Part Number X3683 Revised 2 27 2015 P a g e 48 4 9 LIBRARY 4 9 1 Owner s Manual 4 9 2 Technical Documentation 4 10VEHICLE SETUP 4 10 1 Vehicle Leveling...

Page 49: ...evised 2 27 2015 P a g e 49 4 10 2 Slides 4 10 3 Awnings 4 11VIEWING RECORDED VIDEO RECORDED VIDEO STORAGE LOCATION Recorded video is stored on the iPad in a secure location accessible only by the ROA...

Page 50: ...16UPGRADING ROAD IQ VIDEODATA SERVER FIRMWARE 5 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS System Specifications Road iQ VideoData Server Operating Voltage 9 36 V DC Current Draw 2 3 A depending on configuration Power Con...

Page 51: ...he cable should click and lock into place when installed correctly No CAN bus data is being received A GPIO input is not registering as intended A GPIO output is not operating as intended The iPad is...

Page 52: ...this manual LAN refers to the network created by connecting the VideoData Server for communication with a personal computer LIN Local Interconnect Network A serial network protocol for communication b...

Page 53: ...P Cellular or GPS o Client Count The number of active connections to the server tablets or browsers o Max Clients the maximum number of active connections to the server GPS o Latitude Current latitude...

Page 54: ...Indicates if internet access is available Modem Present Indicates if cellular modem in the NetHub is connected Carrier Indicates the cellular service carrier IPv4 Address Indicates the public Interne...

Page 55: ...es the compass heading in X Y and Z directions in units of mGauss Gyrometer Indicates current yaw values in X Y Z planes in units of second CPU Temperature Indicates current CPU temperature in C Suppl...

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