HCO BG30L User Manual

HCO BG30L

Mobile (GSM) Surveillance Camera/Alarm System

User’s Manual

Content

1 Product Information .......................................................................... 2

1.1 General Description ................................................................. ….2

1.2 Interfaces ...................................................................................... 2

1.3 Information Display ....................................................................... 3

1.4 Features ........................................................................................ 4

2 Cautions ............................................................................................. 6

3 Quick Start .......................................................................................... 7

3.1 Install Micro SD card and SIM card .............................................. 7

3.2 Insert the battery and Power on .................................................... 7

3.3 Quick start ..................................................................................... 8

4 Camera Setup .................................................................................. 12

4.1 Mount the camera ....................................................................... 12

4.2 Three camera status ................................................................... 12

4.3 User authorization ....................................................................... 13

4.4 Set master number ..................................................................... 13

4.5 Set normal users ......................................................................... 14

4.6 Set MMS parameters .................................................................. 15

4.7 Set email parameters .................................................................. 16

4.8 Set receiving phone number ....................................................... 17

4.9 Set receiving e-mail address ....................................................... 17

4.10 Get on spot photo ....................................................................... 18

4.11 Arm ............................................................................................. 18

4.12 Disarm ........................................................................................ 18

4.13 Check camera settings ............................................................... 19

4.14 Set camera parameters .............................................................. 19

4.15 Format Micro SD card ................................................................ 22

4.16 Set master’s passwords ............................................................. 22

4.17 Get help ...................................................................................... 22

4.18 Use the Remote control .............................................................. 23

4.19 Load and remove a wireless sensor .......................................... 24

5 SMS command list…………………………… ................................ …25

* Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 26

* Parts List ............................................................................................. 27

1 – Product Information

1 Product Information

General Description

The BG30L is a portable GSM Camera/Alarm system. It is based on GSM

GPRS MMS (Multimedia Massage Service), GSM SMS (Short Message

Service) and GSM Voice Technologies. You will need an activated SIM card

from GSM wireless carrier with voice (listen-in function), text message (SMS)

or data plan (GPRS). After being activated, it will send images (MMS) to your

cell phone or e-mail. It also can send text alert (SMS) to your cell phone. It

can be activated by motion (PIR Motion Detector) or text message command

sent from your cell phone. The BG30L works 24/7. With its 940nm IR flash, it

can take nighttime image without any visible flash light.

The BG30L can monitor your home, office, shop, store, warehouse or factory

anywhere, any time. It also can be used for wildlife monitoring as well.

The BG30L can be programmed by PC through Micro SD card or USB cable.

It also can be programmed by SMS command from your cell phone.

Interfaces

 LCD display

 USB port

 Micro SD card slot

 SIM-card slot.

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1 – Product Information

Information Display

When the camera is on (the power switch is switched to ON position), the

camera setting information will be displayed on LCD display.

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1 – Product Information

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1 – Product Information

Features

 GSM wireless camera/alarm system

The system is based on GSM GPRS MMS (Multimedia Message Service),

GSM SMS (Short Message Service) and GSM Voice Technologies. When it

is activated, it will send MMS (Pictures) and text alert by SMS to your cell

phone. It also can send MMS (Pictures) to your Email.

 Standalone system, installation is very simple

The unit can work as a separate camera/alarm system and talks directly with

your cell phone or Email. With build-in Li-ion battery and capacity to be

connected to external power source, the unit is extremely easy to be

installed anywhere with cellular network and start working immediately.

 Super compact

The unit weight around 6 oz and measures 4-1/4 inches by 2-3/4 inches by

1-1/2 inches.

 Black-out IR flash

940nm IR LEDs provide invisible flash during night time.

 Two-way communication

You can send text command to the unit and it will take a picture or change

the setting and reply with the status. This will help you control the camera

remotely.

 Real-time sound monitoring

By calling the number, it will pick up and let you hear the surrounding sound.

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1 – Product Information

 RF wireless remote control

It will allow you to ARM, DISARM, turn on laser pointer (position assistance)

or make emergency calls without touching the unit.

 Integrate with wireless motion detector

You can program a regular 433MHZ wireless motion detector to the camera

to trigger the camera.

 Very low power consumption

With <0.25mA (<6mAh/Day) standby current, build-in Li-ion battery will take

and send hundreds of images. You also can use the external power source.

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2 – Cautions

2 Cautions

 Please follow federal, state or local law while you are using this

product. We hold no responsibility for the illegal use of this product. We

don’t guarantee for the document veracity, reliability or any content

except regulate in proper laws, including no guarantee for product

suitable market or suitable area promise. We are not legally

responsible for the way the buyer uses the camera. It is the buyer's

responsibility to use it in a legal manner.

 We hold no responsibility for any loss of data or income; or any special,

incidental, consequential or indirect damages howsoever caused.

 The contents of this document are provided “as is”. Except as required

by applicable law, no warranties of any kind, expressed or implied,

including, but not limited to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this

document. We reserve the right to revise this document or withdraw it

at any time without prior notice.

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3 - Quick Introductions

3 Quick Start

 In this manual, we will use AT&T setup parameters as sample. If

you are not using AT&T, you will need to contact your wireless

carrier for the correct parameters.

 In this manual, 1234567890 is the master number. 1234567891,

1234567892 and 1234567893 are normal user. You will need to

change them to the correct number you are using.

 You must set a master number.

 You must set the network parameters for MMS, SMS and e-mail.

 You must set at least one receiving phone number or one

receiving e-mail address.

3.1 Install Micro SD card and SIM card

Open the battery cover. Insert Micro SD card and SIM card into the card slot

according to the direction shown.

3.2 Insert the battery and Power on

Open the battery cover. Find the spare lithium battery connector and connect

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3 - Quick Introductions

to the lithium battery. Insert the power adapter (supplied) into the

Power/USB interface for power supply, and slide the power switch to ON

position.

3.3 Steps：
Step 1: Confirm cards status

Confirm the Micro SD card and SIM card are inserted correctly. You can

see the card status on the display.

means the SIM card is inserted and it works well. means no SIM

card or the SIM card is not properly inserted.

Micro SD card capacity means how many pictures can be stored. It

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