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Wireless Observation System
Operating and Installation Instructions
This manual is for use with
Furrion FOS48TAPK-BL
Wireless Observation System
Furrion FOS48TA-BL
Wireless Observation System
With FRCBRKT-BL Mounting Bracket pre-installed.
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Contents Welcome
Content ................................................................................................. 2
Welcome................................................................................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 4
System Parts.......................................................................................... 6
Installation............................................................................................ 8
Installation & Operation Overview ..................................................... 17
Operation .............................................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 22
Problems and Solutions....................................................................... 23
Verifying if the Camera Is ON - Method 1 ........................................... 24
Verifying if the Camera Is ON - Method 1 ........................................... 25
Specifications........................................................................................ 26
Furrion FOS48TAPK-BL Wireless Observation Camera System
Includes FRCBRKT-BL Mounting Bracket
Furrion FOS48TA-BL Wireless Observation Camera System
For vehicles with FRCBRKT-BL Mounting Bracket pre-installed.
Thank you for purchasing a Furrion Wireless Observation Camera System.
Furrion’s Wireless Observation Camera system is one of the easiest rear view
camera systems to install in your trailer, truck or RV. All that is required is a connection of a single DC power supply to the rear camera from a running light
power source.
The Furrion Wireless Observation Camera System uses digital wireless technology
giving the major benefit of superior signal transmission with low interference on
a single bandwidth channel. This means the Furrion camera unit eliminates the
interferences which other analogue signal systems are subject to, meaning the
Furrion digital system gives you a clearer picture of what is behind you no matter
where you are.
The Furrion system with integrated camera antenna has been specifically
designed for use on trailers, trucks, 5th wheels, caravans and RV’s.
Before installation and use, please read all instructions carefully. This will ensure
safe use and reduce the risk of injury to persons.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLING OR USING THE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Safety
• A battery or 12V DC electrical sys-
tem presents a risk of electrical shock
or burn hazard. Ensure all power
sources are isolated before installation.
• Insulate unconnected wires with
vinyl tape or similar.
• Use insulated tools when working
with a power supply.
Caution
• There are no user serviceable parts
in the Furrion Wireless Observation
Camera System. Do not disassemble
or attempt any repairs.
• There are no fuses or disconnects
in the Furrion Wireless Observation
Camera System. Install external fuses/
breakers as required.
Installation
• Installation & wiring of this product
require specialist skill. To ensure proper installation and to ensure safety,
please seek a specialist technician.
• Only use supplied or recommended
parts.
• Use watertight connectors for the
camera power supply cable to power
source.
• Connect the rear camera to a 12-
24V DC circuit using 18AWG or larger
cables.
• Ensure correct polarity of DC power
supply to the camera.
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect
the camera only to a circuit provided
with a maximum branch-circuit over
current protection device.
• Don’t route wiring in areas that may
get hot.
• Take necessary precautions when
working at elevated levels.
Use
• Electrical appliances and overhead
powerlines can affect the wireless
signal.
• Do not place the monitor in a lo-
cation where it might hinder field of
vision while driving.
• Consideration should be given to
any airbags when installing the monitor. Do not place the monitor where
it might hinder the airbag or become
hazardous if the airbag is deployed.
Care
• Do not wash the vehicle with an
automatic car wash or high pressure
ter. This may damage the camera.
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• Clean the LCD screen with a mi-
crofiber cloth, do not use coarse or
abrasive materials.
• Do not use alcohol or ammonia
based products to clean the LCD
screen. Only use specialist screen
cleaning products.
• Use a wet cloth to clean the cam-
era lens. A dry cloth may scratch the
camera lens.
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System Parts
System Parts
FOS48TAPK-BL
Wireless Observation Camera System
LCD Monitor
Camera
Monitor Stand
Monitor Power Cable
FOS48TA-BL
Wireless Observation Camera System
For vehicles with FRCBRKT-BL Mounting Bracket pre-installed.
LCD Monitor
Camera
Monitor Stand
Monitor Power Cable
The FOS48TA-BL is for customers who have the FRCBRKT-BL Mounting Bracket already
installed on their vehicle. If there is no Mounting Bracket pre-installed on your trailer you
will need to aquire the FRCBRKT-BL Mounting Bracket separately in order to properly
install the camera system.
Camera Bracket
Camera Bracket
Gasket
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Camera Power
Cable
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InstallationInstallation
NOTE: It is recommended to pair the camera and monitor before permanently
mounting the camera and monitor (See page 18).
Mounting Bracket
(If the FRCBRKT-BL Mounting is pre-installed please go to page 12)
Caution
• Ensure there are no electrical cables,
gas lines, pipes or other important
parts behind where the drill holes
will be.
• During installation, remove the key
from the ignition & isolate the 12v or
24v power source.
Suitable installation position
• For optimum performance, the cam-
era should be mounted where there
is minimal obstruction between the
camera and monitor.
-Dense side wall material and electrical appliances can reduce signal
strength.
• Where practical, as high as possible
at the rear of the vehicle.
• In the horizontal-center of the vehi-
cle or as close as possible.
• Mount camera at least 2” above
or below running lights. Close
proximity to lights may cause image
blooming, blurring and reduced
Suitable installation position.
• The area should be flat with enough
surface area to accommodate the
bracket.
• The surface area should be clean &
dry for a watertight installation.
• Ensure that power can be fed to
the installation area from within the
vehicle.
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camera, it is advisable to check if
the intended mounting location will
achieve adequate signal.
• Temporarily secure the camera in it’s
intended location or close as possible.
• Check signal icon
on the moni-
tor. Ideally there should be 3-4 bars.
• If the signal is 0-1 bars, reposition the
camera and or monitor . The signal
can also be improved by decreasing
the amount obstructions between
the camera and monitor.
night vision performance.
Camera Location
A minimum 2’’
clearance from
any lights
2’’
Mounting Bracket
Proximity To Lights
Signal Strength
Good signal transmission
Menu
Up
Poor signal.
Menu
Up
Improve the signal by repositioning
the camera and or monitor.
Move any obstructions between the
camera and monitor.
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Vehicle Center
Vehicle Roof
Camera
Bracket
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Installation
Installation
Mounting Bracket
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Use the Bracket Gasket to mark
and outline where the center hole
will be drilled then drill a 5/8
th”
hole.
Camera Power
Cable
3
Fix the Gasket & Bracket to the rear
Bracket
Gasket
of the vehicle using 4 x #2 head 3/4”
self tapping screws. (other screws can
be used depending on side wall material.)
Ensure that the Camera Power Cable
does not get caught between the
vehicle wall & gasket or the Bracket &
Gasket.
2
Feed the supplied 6
ft
Camera
Power Cable through the gasket.
Ensure the bare wire end of the cable
goes into the vehicle and the flat side
of the gasket faces inward.
Vehicle
Wall
4
Ensure the sealing lip around the
edge of the gasket is seated over
the edge of the bracket before fully
tightening the screws.
Mounting Bracket
If only installing the FRCBRKT-BL
Mounting Bracket, secure the Camera
Power Cable inside the mounting and
attach the cover.
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Vehicle
Wall
Bracket
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Installation
Installation
Camera Installation
1
Remove the Bracket Cover by
unscrewing the four screws.
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Connect the Camera Power Cable
to the Camera Cable
2
Pull out the Camera Power
Cable, leaving approx 2 inches
of slack.
4
Place the attached cables and
connections into the Bracket
Housing by first placing the
cable to the right.
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Now place the Camera Cable Filter
in the left of the Bracket Housing.
Camera Installation
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Making sure that the connections
are secure and the camera antenna
is secured tight, gently place the
Camera into the Bracket.
Secure the camera to the Bracket
using the 4 screws.
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Installation
Installation
Wiring the Camera
Electrical Power
• The Furrion Wireless Observation Camera System can be connected to an
electrical power source via a 7 Way Connector.
• Wiring to running lights: the camera will activate when the running lights are
switched on.
• Wiring to reverse lights: the camera will activate when the vehicle engages
reverse gear.
• When connecting wires, ensure
the circuit is isolated by disconnecting the
- negative terminal on the
battery.
• Ensure correct polarity when wiring
the cables. RED
+ BLACK -
• Use 18AWG cables or higher
• Wire connections & terminals
must be sealed & waterproof.
Connects to
Camera
Connects to
12V/ 24V
Power Supply
Consult the vehicle’s service manual for specific wiring color code.
Running,
Reverse or
Auxiliary
Lights
7 WAY CONNECTION
When wiring this camera directly to a 12V battery or converter in your RV,
use an in-line switch on the power cable to power on or off your camera.
This will enable this camera to be used when parked without a tow vehicle
connected.
Positioning the Camera
• Adjust the camera up or down then
check the view via the monitor.
• When using the camera as a parking
camera, part of the vehicle, such as
the bumper, should be visible on the
monitor.
Reverse Camera
The camera can be tilted
up & down to obtain the
best viewing angle.
The camera can be wired to the
Rear Marker / Clearance light
power supply. When the lights
are turned on the camera will
be active.
Side View
Camera Positioning
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ON/OFF
DC POWER SUPPLYIN-LINE SWITCH
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Installation
Installation & Operation Overview
Monitor Installation
Positioning the Monitor
• Ensure the Monitor is placed so that it does not obstruct vision when driving.
• Do not place in an area where it might interfere with driving.
• The surface area should be clean, smooth & flat.
With the lock open
position the mount.
Press the mount down
against the surface.
Push the mount lock
down.
Adjusting the View Angle
• Swivel & Tilt the mount to set the
optimum viewing angle.
• Lock the position by tightening the
locking screws.
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This troubleshooting document helps to resolve Furrion FOS48TA-BL Wireless
Observation System connectivity issues.
Vehicle manufacturers differ in the way they install cameras to the electrical
circuits of a vehicle.
This means that the method for activating the camera will vary depending on
the vehicle manufacturer.
Manufacturer
Installa tion
Method
Marker/ Clearance or
Running Lights
Reverse/ Backup
Lights
Reverse/ Backup
Lights
Camera Activation
Marker/ Clearance or Running Lights
Turned ON
Vehicle in Reverse gear or Clearance / Marker
lights ON
Vehicle in Reverse gear
Connecting the Monitor
• Route the power cable to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket 12/24V power
outlet. The cable must not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.
• Insert the small 12/24 Volt DC plug of the power cable into the right side of the
monitor.
• Plug the 12/24 Volt cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter
socket.
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Converter Panel Switch Turned ON
* This table is for reference only. Your RV may be wired differently from this table.
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Operation
Operation
Menu/ Return
Power/ Confirm
Monitor Controls
Menu/ Return
Up
Power/ Confirm
Down
Line
Use this button to switch between the
Viewing screen and the Menu screen.
Use this button to turn the
monitor On & Off and to confirm
menu selections.
Pairing
After installation, the camera & monitor need to be paired in order to work.
Pairing procedure
Ensure both the Camera & Monitor
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have power supplied.
(The vehicle may need to be running)
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Press the POWER/ CONFIRM
2
button to turn on the monitor.
Press the MENU button to bring
3
up the Menu.
Use the UP & DOWN buttons
4
to scroll across to the SETUP icon.
Press POWER/ CONFIRM to enter
the set up screen.
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Up Down
Line
Use this button to navigate
menu selections and to
adjusts settings.
Use this button to turn the on-screen
Guidelines On & Off.
Use the UP & DOWN buttons
5
to scroll across to the PAIR icon.
Press the POWER/ CONFIRM
6
button to confirm.
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Operation
Operation
Pairing
Once you press the POWER/
7
CONFIRM button the screen will
display PAIRING
PAIRING
When PAIRING is displayed, press
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the small button on the underside of
the camera for 2 seconds.
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Unpairing
To unpair a camera from the monitor, exit the menu, press & hold Down for 5
seconds.
Settings
Picture Control
For optimum viewing, the monitor’s picture settings can be adjusted
Picture Settings
Press the MENU to bring up the Menu.
1
Select the PICTURE SETTINGS icon.
2
Press the
Select
3
or
or
Press the
Use the UP & DOWN buttons to adjust the picture.
4
Press the
POWER/ CONFIRM button to confirm.
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
POWER/ CONFIRM button to confirm.
POWER/ CONFIRM button to confirm.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution / Issue
Monitor won’t turn on
(no flashing Blue LED)
Camera & Monitor won’t
pair
Intermittent/ Weak
signal icon appears
Night vision is poor or
does not function
Monitors Blue LED flashes with no picture
Check that power cable is connected
Check the cigarette lighter has 12-24V DC
Output
Check the fuse in the cigarette socket adaptor
Check if the camera is receiving power
Make sure to hold the camera pairing button for
2 seconds.
Check if the camera antenna is fitted & secured
correctly - it should be vertical.
Distance between camera & monitor is too great.
Reduce distance between Camera and Monitor
Large dense objects could be obscuring the signal. If possible, move the objects.
Interference from electrical appliances may be affecting the wireless signal. - Turn off the appliances
when using the system.
Interference from overhead power lines may be
affecting the signal.
Try unpairing and pairing.
The light sensor on the camera may be dirty.
Ensure the camera unit is installed at least 2”
away from rear lights
Light sensor maybe be dirty or obstructed.
The camera has no power connected.
Ensure the tow vehicle is running
Ensure the 7 way connector is connected.
Ensure that the circuit the camera is connected
to has power and is running.
Problems and Solutions
NO PICTURE
If there is no picture on the MONITOR, the ANTENNA ICON on the monitor
will have no signal strength bars next to it.
The blue light on the right side of the monitor will flash and the monitor will
turn off.
This means:
A: The camera is not getting power to send the wake up signal to the
monitor.
B: The camera and monitor are not paired.
* Ensure the tow vehicle and RV are connected using the 7 way cable and
power is being supplied to the clearance lights, reverse lights or converter
panel in the RV.
How the camera receives power depends on manufacturer wiring, if you are
having problems it is best to check all options to see which supplies power to
your rear camera unit.
* When the monitor is plugged into a 12V power supply, once the rear
camera receives power it will automatically send a signal to wake up the
monitor and then display the rear view.
Please follow the following procedure to troubleshoot and remedy.
1. Verify that the CAMERA is ON.
2. If the CAMERA is found to be OFF, then the circuits powering the CAMERA
need to be checked.
3. Once the CAMERA has been verified as ON, the CAMERA & MONITOR need
to be PAIRED.
(Pairing is the procedure that wireless links the CAMERA & MONITOR)
Menu
Up
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Verifying if the Camera Is ON- Method 1
Verifying if the Camera Is ON- Method 2
If your camera is not fitted with a Blue power indication LED, the first method
involves checking the INFRARED LED’s with a digital camera.
1. Move the CAMERA to a dark or shaded location. The darker the location, the
easier it will be to see the INFRARED LED ‘s.
2. Cover the PHOTOCELL on the CAMERA. This will simulate night time and
activate the INFRARED LED’s
COVER THE
PHOTOCELL
3. Using a Smartphone or a Digital Camera, view the CAMERA via the
Smartphone or Digital Camera’s display, check the phone has no IR f
ilter.
(smartphone forward facing cameras normally do not)
The second method involves checking the INFRARED LED’s manually.
1. Move the CAMERA to a dark or shaded location. The darker the location, the
easier it will be to see the INFRARED LED ‘s.
2. Cover the PHOTOCELL on the CAMERA. This will simulate night time and acti-
vate the INFRARED LED’s
COVER THE
PHOTOCELL
3. In order to see the INFRARED LED’s better, cup two hands around the CAMERA and look through them (as if looking through a window at night).
4. If the CAMERA is ON, a faint red glow will be visible from the INFRARED
LED’s.
4. If the CAMERA is ON, the INFRARED LED’s will appear visibly white in the
Smartphone or Digital Camera’s display.
5. If there is no white light from the INFRARED LED’s, the CAMERA is OFF.
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A FAINT RED GLOW FROM
THE LED’s INDICATES THE
CAMERA IS ON
NO VISIBLE RED GLOW
INDICATES THE CAMERA
IS OFF OR THE CAMERA
IS NOT ADEQUATELY
SHADED TO SEE ANY RED
GLOW
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Specifications
Operating Voltage
Operating Current ≤500mA@12V ≤300mA@12V
Standby Current ≤2mA@12V
Wireless Range ≤300ft (Open area) ≤300ft (Open area)
Wireless Frequency 2.4Ghz 2.4Ghz
Image Sensor 1/4” Color CMOS VGA
LCD Display 4.3” 480*272
Camera Max 25 frames/sec QVGA
IR 850nm filter
Receiver Sensitivity -78±3dBm
Working Temperature -10/+50 -10/+50
Specifications
Camera Monitor
DC8-30V DC8-30V
f1.7mm, F2.0
View Distance ≥1.5m
Brightness <= 2Lux
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Product: Digital Wireless Observation Camera System
Model Name: FOS48TA-BL
Product: Digital Wireless Camera
Model Name: FOC48TA-BL
FCC ID: 2ABH3FOC48TA-BL
Product: Digital Wireless Monitor
Model Name: FOD43TA-BL
FCC ID: 2ABH3FOD43TA-BL
This product is backed by Furrion’s 12 month product warranty
See warranty card for terms & conditions.
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