Interlogix MobileView PENTA Installation Sheet

MobileView PENTA Docking Station Installation
Sheet

Introduction

The MobileView PENTA docking station lets a workstation
access and view surveillence data stored on a PENTA series
removable storage caddy. The docking station connects to an
available USB port on the workstation running Video Manager.
Follow the connection steps listed below to view data files.

Note: Video Manager software (purchased separately) is

required to access, review, and save PENTA series
surveillance data.

Package contents

The MobileView Docking Station is shipped with the following
items:

• Docking station unit

• Power supply

• Power cord

• USB cable (6 ft)

• 2 keys (to lock/unlock the storage caddy)

• MobileView PENTA Docking Station Installation Sheet

4. Connect the other end of
USB port on the PC running the MobileView Video
Manager application.

5. Once the connections have been made, your docking
station is ready for use.

Figure 1: MobileView docking station connection diagram

the USB cable to an available

Removing the storage caddy from the DVR

To access data from a storage caddy using the docking
station, you must first remove it from the DVR.

Workstation minimum requirements

The workstation must meet the following minimum
requirements in order to connect to the docking station:

• MobileView Video Manager installed

• Available USB port

• DVD-RW drive (to burn data)

Installing the docking station

Use Figure 1 below as a visual guide to install the MobileView
docking station.

To install the MobileView docking station:

1. Connect the power supply to the 12 VDC slot on the back
panel of the docking station.

2. Connect the plug to a wall socket.

3. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back panel
of the docking station.

Caution: The DVR must be completely powered off before the

storage caddy can be removed.

You can remove the storage caddy from the DVR using two
different methods:

• Using the maintenance plug

— or —

• Using the key

The maintenance plug should only be used if you need to
remove the storage caddy from the DVR without waiting for the
shutdown period to expire.

To remove the storage caddy from the DVR using
maintenance plug:

1. Insert the maintenance plug into either the upper or lower
PS2 port.

2. Allow the DVR to completely shut down. This could take
two minutes.

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3. Leave the maintenance plug connected to the port.

4. On the storage caddy, rotate the key latch to the Unlock
position.

5. Pull the storage caddy from the DVR using the pullout
handle.

To remove the removable storage caddy from the docking
station:

1. Switch the power into the Off position.

2. Unlock the removable storage caddy using the key
provided.

6. Remove the maintenance plug.

WARNING: Do not remove the maintenance plug before the

storage caddy has been removed. Doing so may cause the
DVR to restart.

To remove the storage caddy from the DVR using the key
only:

1. On the storage caddy, rotate the key latch to the Unlock
position.

2. Wait for the LCD to display the message, DRIVE
UNMOUNTED.

3. Pull the storage caddy from the DVR using the pullout
handle.

4. The DVR powers off automatically.

Using your MobileView Docking Station

Once you have removed the storage caddy from the DVR, you
can insert it into the docking station.

To install the removable storage caddy to the docking
station:

1. With the main power turned off, insert the storage caddy
gently into the docking station.

2. Rotate the key latch to the locked position and switch the
power to ON. Both the switch and HDD Activity LED light

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up

3. Once the PC recognizes the storage caddy, the docking
station is ready to provide access to stored data.

3. Pull the HDD from the docking station using the pullout
handle.

Accessing data from the storage caddy

For information on how to access and manipulate files, consult
the MobileView Video Manager User Manual (1056730).

Regulatory information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Contact information

For contact information see our Web site: www.interlogix.com
or call toll-free: 888.437.3287 in the US.

Caution: The docking station must remain on a level surface

while in use.

Figure 2: MobileView docking station front panel

HDD ACTIVITY LED

LOCKING MECHANISM

REMOVABLE

POWER SWITCH

HDD CADDY

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