Digital Ally, Inc.
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Device Configuration
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DVM-800 Operation Guide
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860-00186-00 Rev L
Power
The Power operation is configurable and specifies how the DVM will operate when the
vehicle ignition is turned to the ON or OFF positions. Two parameters control the power
operation in order as follows:
Ignition Shutdown Timer
The
Ignition Shutdown Timer
specifies the amount of time the DVM remains fully
powered when the vehicle ignition goes from ON to OFF. If set to zero (0), the
Ignition
Shutdown Timer
is disabled and the DVM will then follow the operation for the
Days in
LPS
configuration.
Settings: 0 to 50 minutes, 1 hr, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs, 24 hrs, and
unlimited [default =
30 minutes
]
During the Ignition Shutdown Time:
1. The DVM is fully powered and operational, including all high power
consumption devices, such as; cameras (including Pre-Event), recorded
audio, GPS, IF Box, LCD monitor, and the pre-event buffer.
2. The DVM will remain fully powered until the
Ignition Shutdown
Timer
expires. When the timer expires, the DVM will then follow the
operation for the
Days in LPS
configuration.
3. If the vehicle ignition switches on before the timer expires, the
Ignition
Shutdown Timer
is canceled and will start over again when the ignition
is turned off.
Days in LPS (Low Power Standby)
When the vehicle ignition goes from ON to OFF the DVM will first follow the operation
for
Ignition Shutdown Timer
and then the operation for
Days in LPS
configuration. The
Days in LPS
configuration specifies the number of consecutive days the DVM will remain
in
Low Power Standby
before completely powering off. Using a
Low Power Standby
configuration ensures the DVM is fully powered on and ready to record within a few
seconds of the vehicle ignition switching on.
Settings: 0 to 10 days [default =
0 days
]
During Low Power Standby:
1.
All high power consumption devices will be turned off, such as;
cameras (including Pre-Event), GPS, LCD monitor, ECA
®
recording, and
the pre-event buffer. If configured, Accelerometer, External Triggers,
and the Manual Record button events
will
trigger an event record. All
other triggers are unavailable during low power standby.
2. The DVM will remain in
Low Power Standby
until the number of days
expires. When the number of days expires, the DVM will completely
power off.
3. If the vehicle ignition switches to the ON position before the number
of days in
Low Power Standby
expires, the DVM will wake up to the full
power state and be ready to record within a few seconds.
When in LPS, “Sensor Only” type IF Box sensors will not turn on the LCD.
The DVM will draw a maximum of 170mA of current during
Low Power Standby
.
Typically, a new or strong vehicle battery will provide enough current to power the DVM
in LPS for at least 5 days without discharging the battery. The vehicle’s battery current
rating, battery age, and other equipment that remains powered on when the vehicle
ignition is off will affect the maximum consecutive days the DVM should remain in LPS.