Meitrack MD511H User Manual

MEITRACK MD511H User Guide

MEITRACK MD511H MDVR

User Guide

MEITRACK MD511H User Guide

Change History

File Name

MEITRACK MD511H User Guide

Project

MD511H

Creation Date

2019-03-29

Subproject

User Guide

Total Pages

52

Version

V1.0

Confidential

External Documentation

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Contents

1 Copyright and Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

2 Product Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

2.1 Product Overview .............................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

2.2 Product Functions .............................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

2.2.1 DVR Functions ..........................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

2.2.2 Position Tracking ......................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

2.2.3 Alerts........................................................................................................................................................................- 6 -

2.2.4 Other Functions .......................................................................................................................................................- 6 -

2.2.5 Function Accessories ...............................................................................................................................................- 6 -

2.3 Product Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................- 6 -

2.4 Main Device and Accessories ............................................................................................................................................- 8 -

2.5 About the MDVR .............................................................................................................................................................- 10 -

2.5.1 Appearance ............................................................................................................................................................- 10 -

2.5.2 Interface Definition ................................................................................................................................................- 10 -

2.5.3 LED indicator ..........................................................................................................................................................- 11 -

2.5.4 I/O Port ..................................................................................................................................................................- 12 -

3 How it Works ...............................................................................................................................................................................- 14 -

3.1 Working Diagram ............................................................................................................................................................- 14 -

3.2 Working Mode ................................................................................................................................................................- 15 -

3.3 Peripheral Wiring Diagram..............................................................................................................................................- 16 -

4 Fast Installing and Using the MDVR .............................................................................................................................................- 17 -

4.1 Installing the MDVR ........................................................................................................................................................- 17 -

4.2 Configuring the MDVR by Using Meitrack Manager .......................................................................................................- 22 -

4.3 Logging In to the Platform ..............................................................................................................................................- 23 -

5 Configuring the MDVR by Using the LAN Web Page ....................................................................................................................- 30 -

6 MS03 Web Platform ....................................................................................................................................................................- 32 -

6.1 Real-time Monitoring .....................................................................................................................................................- 33 -

6.2 Video Playback ................................................................................................................................................................- 34 -

6.3 Two-Way Calling .............................................................................................................................................................- 35 -

7 MS03 App ....................................................................................................................................................................................- 38 -

7.1 Logging In to the App ......................................................................................................................................................- 38 -

7.2 Checking MDVR Online Status ........................................................................................................................................- 38 -

7.3 Video Surveillance ..........................................................................................................................................................- 39 -

8 Playing MDVR Videos by Using MT Player Software ....................................................................................................................- 41 -

8.1 Installing MT Player ........................................................................................................................................................- 41 -

8.2 MT Player Functions .......................................................................................................................................................- 42 -

8.2.1 Querying GPS Positioning Data ..............................................................................................................................- 42 -

8.2.2 Playing Videos ........................................................................................................................................................- 43 -

9 FAQs .............................................................................................................................................................................................- 46 -

9.1 MDVR Abnormal .............................................................................................................................................................- 46 -

9.2 Data Usage Consumption ...............................................................................................................................................- 46 -

9.3 Power Consumption .......................................................................................................................................................- 47 -

9.4 Video Storage .................................................................................................................................................................- 47 -

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9.5 Camera Installation .........................................................................................................................................................- 48 -

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1 Copyright and Disclaimer

, and are trademarks that belong to Meitrack Group and its subsidiary.

The user manual may be changed without notice. Without prior written consent of Meitrack Group, this user manual, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever, or transmitted in any form, either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording. Meitrack Group shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including but not limited to economic losses, personal injuries, and loss of assets and property) caused by the use, inability, or illegality to use the product or documentation.

2 Product Introduction

2.1 Product Overview

The MD511H is a 4-channel HD mobile digital video recorder (MDVR). Adopting the high-performance processor and Linux operating system, it is a core product of new-generation wireless vehicle video surveillance solutions that uses H.264 video compression/decompression, GPS positioning and wireless data transmission technologies. The device is specially designed for mobile video surveillance for different types of vehicles, such as buses, long-distance coaches, taxis, logistics vehicles, armored cars, private cars, etc.

2.2 Product Functions

2.2.1 DVR Functions

 4-channel 720P live video recording  Automatic video overlaying  Video search and playback via the platform or software  Video downloading via the platform  OSD overlay for video recording  SOS alert recording  Alert photo capturing  Image quality settings

2.2.2 Position Tracking

 GPS + LBS positioning  Real-time location query  Tracking by time interval  Tracking by distance  Tracking by mobile phone  Speeding alert  Cornering report  Braking alert and turning left/right alert

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2.2.3 Alerts

 SOS alert  GPS antenna cut-off alert  External power supply cut-off alert  GPS blind spot alert  Engine or vehicle door status alert  Geo-fence

 Video signal lost alert

2.2.4 Other Functions

 Support a CAN bus interface  Support the speedometer RPM  Support a RFID reader  Support multiple types of fuel level sensors  Support a LED display  Support two-way calling  Upload data via WiFi or Ethernet  Configure the MDVR by using the local area network (LAN) web page  Play videos by using MT Player software

2.2.5 Function Accessories

Accessory

Function

4 cameras

Audio and video sensing equipment

Disk & SD card

Store audio and video data.

Display

Display and play back local videos in real time and read parameter settings.

Two-way radio

Real-time communication

Disk lock key

Open or close the disk lock.

USB cable

Configure parameters.

2.3 Product Specifications

Item

Parameter

Specifications

Audio and video

Video input

4-channel 720P live video recording and playing

Video output

1-channel CVBS

Compression standard

H.264

Image display

Support one-image and four-image display

Audio compression

G.726

Audio input

5-channel audio input; 4-channel AV-IN interface; 1-channel voice intercom interface; 1-channel handle interface

Audio output

1-channel independent audio DC blocking output (CVBS aviation connector); 1-channel handle interface

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Video search and playback

Search and play back videos based on the channel, recording type, or time.

Recording method

Simultaneously record the ACC, alert, sound, and video.

Storage medium

1 SD card and 1 SATA hard drive/SSD hard drive

Communication and positioning

3G/4G

MD511H-E

2G GSM: B3(1800)/B8(900) 3G WCDMA: B1(2100)/B5(850)/B8(900) 4G FDD: B1(2100)/B3(1800)/B5(850)/B7(2600)/B8(900)/B20(800) 4G TDD: B38(2600)/B40(2300)/B41(2500)

MD511H-A

3G WCDMA: B2(1900)/B4(1700/2100)/B5(850) 4G FDD: B2(1900)/B4(2300)/B12(700)

MD511H-AU

2G GSM: B2(1900)/B3(1800)/B5(850)/B8(900) 3G WCDMA: B1(2100)/B2(1900)/B5(850)/B8(900) 4G FDD: B1(2100)/B2(1900)/B3(1800)/B4(2300)/B5(850)/B7(2600)/ B8(900)/B28(700) 4G TDD: B40(2300)

WiFi

802.11 b/g/n; frequency: 2.4 GHz

GPS/GLONASS

Detect the insertion, pull-out, and short circuit of the antenna.

Interface

AV input

4-channel aviation connector

AV output

AV-OUT of 1-channel aviation connector

Voice intercom

1-channel aviation connector

Sensor interface

1 sensor interface. Used to connect a fuel level sensor, a temperature sensor, or an A61 sensor box.

Disk interface

1 SATA interface; up to 2T; support hard disk automatic heating.

USB port

1 USB 2.0 port (support USB flash drive/keyboard and mouse)

Internet interface

RJ45; 10 MB / 100 MB adaptive network interface

Ignition input

1 ACC signal interface

RS232

2 RS232 interfaces

RS485

1 RS485 interface

CAN

1 CAN bus interface

Infrared interface

Reserved; 1 built-in infrared receiver

LED indicator

8 LED indicators (SYS/GPS/3G&4G/VLOSS/SD1/SD2/PWR/WiFi)

Disk lock

1 disk lock

G-sensor

Start to Move / Stop Moving detection

Alert input

8 digital inputs SOS, door side 1, door side 2, turning left, turning right, reversing, braking, and vehicle speed line

Alert output

3 outputs

AD

Reserved; 2 AD interfaces; detect 0–6.6V inputs.

Debug and upgrade interface

System debugging and firmware upgrade through a serial port

Protocol

Protocol supported

Meitrack protocol

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Software upgrade

Upgrade mode

Manual upgrade

Upgrade method

(1) Plug the USB flash drive with the firmware into the USB port, connect the MDVR through the debug interface, and start Meitrack Manager software to upgrade the MDVR. (2) Use the LAN web page to upgrade the firmware (WiFi or Ethernet).

Others

Power input

DC: 8V–36V/A

Power consumption

Start the host audio and video: about 6.6 W Single MCU: 45 mA Connect a single camera: 120–200 mA (day); 400–600 mA (night)

Operating temperature

-20°C to 70°C

Weight

1750g (including the disk)

Dimension

177 mm x 162 mm x 63mm

2.4 Main Device and Accessories

Standard accessories:

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Power & ACC cable

I/O cable

GPS antenna

GSM antenna

WiFi antenna

Disk lock key

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Optional accessories:

4 cameras

SD card

SSD/HDD (2.5 inches)

Microphone & speaker

Display

LED display

Ultrasonic fuel level sensor

RFID reader

USB cable

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2.5 About the MDVR

2.5.1 Appearance

Figure 2.5.1 Front Panel

1. Screws for fastening the disk enclosure

2. Disk lock (To enable the recording function, ensure that the disk is locked after the disk enclosure is installed properly.)

3. USB port

4. Debug interface

5. LED indicator

Figure 2.5.2 Rear Panel

2.5.2 Interface Definition

Interface

Label

Description

Infrared interface

IR

Infrared receiver (reserved function)

USB port

USB

Standard USB port

4G auxiliary antenna connector

4G

SMA connector; 4G auxiliary antenna

3G/4G main antenna connector

3G/4G

SMA connector; 3G/4G main antenna GPS antenna connector

GPS

GPS antenna connector

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Interface

Label

Description

WiFi antenna connector

WiFi

WiFi antenna connector

Voice intercom I/O port

MIC&SPK

Connect the voice intercom.

AV output

AV-OUT

Connect the display to show the UI and play audio and video files.

AV input

CAM1–CAM4

AV input port, used to connect a 4-channel AHD 720P camera.

Ethernet interface

ETH

10Mbps/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface

Main line interface

IO&AD&RS485&CAN

8 GPIO inputs, 3GPIO outputs, 1 RS485J interface, 1 AD interface, and 1 CAN bus interface

Sensor interface

SENSOR

Used to connect a fuel level sensor, temperature sensor, iButton reader or A61 sensor box.

RS232 interface

RS232 EXT

Used to connect a RFID reader.

Serial communication interface

RS232/RS485

RS232 interface by default, used to connect related devices. Power & ACC interface

PWR

Input voltage: 11–36 V. The yellow cable is the ACC detection cable.

2.5.3 LED indicator

Label

LED Indicator

Status

Description

PWR

Power LED indicator

Steady on

The MDVR is connected to an external power supply.

Steady off

The MDVR is not connected to an external power supply.

WIFI

WiFi LED indicator

Blink suddenly (once every 5 seconds; indicator on: 100 ms)

There is a WiFi module, but no data is sent. Blink fast

WiFi data is sent and received normally.

Steady off

There is no WiFi module.

HDD

Disk LED indicator

Blink fast (frequency for writing data)

A storage disk is detected, and audio and video data is written into the disk.

Blink suddenly (once every 5 seconds; indicator on: 100 ms)

A storage disk is detected, but no data is written into the disk.

Steady off

No storage disk is detected.

SD

SD card LED indicator

Blink fast (frequency for writing data)

An SD card is detected and there is written audio and video data in the SD card.

Blink suddenly (once every 5 seconds; indicator on: 100 ms)

An SD card is detected and no data is written into the SD card.

Steady off

No SD card is detected.

3G/4G

3G/4G LED indicator

Blink suddenly (once every 5 seconds; indicator on: 100 ms)

There is a 3G/4G module, but no data is sent.

Blink fast

3G/4G data is sent and received normally.

Steady off

There is no 3G/4G module.

SYS

Network status LED indicator

Steady on

There is an incoming call, or the subscriber you dialed is busy now.

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Blink fast (once every 0.1 seconds)

The MDVR is being initialized.

Blink fast (0.1 seconds on and 2.9 seconds off)

A signal is received from a base station (connected to a mobile network).

Blink slowly (1 second on and 2 seconds off)

No signal is received from a base station (not connected to a mobile network).

GPS

GPS LED indicator

Steady on

A button or an input is triggered.

Blink fast (once every 0.1 seconds)

The MDVR is being initialized, or the battery power is low.

Blink fast (0.1 seconds on and 2.9 seconds off)

A GPS signal is received.

Blink slowly (1 second on and 2 seconds off)

No GPS signal is received.

VLOSS

Video lost LED indicator

Steady on

All AV inputs are not connected to cameras.

Blink suddenly (once every 5 seconds; indicator on: 100 ms)

One AV input is not connected to a camera.

Blink suddenly (twice every 5 seconds; indicator on: 100 ms; interval: 300 ms)

Two AV inputs are not connected to cameras.

Blink suddenly (3 times every 5 seconds; indicator on: 100 ms; interval: 300 ms)

Three AV inputs are not connected to cameras.

Steady off

All AV inputs are connected to cameras.

2.5.4 I/O Port

Pin Number

Label

Function Description

1

OUT3

Output 3; low level triggering by default (0 V); invalid: open collector Maximum voltage for output open collector (invalid): 40 V. Maximum current: 400 mA. Allow to set the high level triggering mode and PWM triggering mode. Connect an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel or engine power supply.

2

OUT2

Output 2; low level triggering by default (0 V); invalid: open collector

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Maximum voltage for output open collector (invalid): 40 V. Maximum current: 400 mA. Allow to set the high level triggering mode and PWM triggering mode. Connect an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel or engine power supply.

3

TLEFT_DET

Connect the turning left signal cable.

4

TRIGHT_DET

Connect the turning right signal cable.

5

BRAKING_DET

Connect the braking signal cable.

6

DOOR2_DET

Connect the vehicle door side signal cable.

7

TBACK_DET

Connect the reversing signal cable.

8

SPEED_IN

Connect the vehicle speed signal cable.

9

DOOR1_DET

Connect the vehicle door side signal cable.

10

AD1

Analog input 1 with 12-bit resolution; valid voltage: 0–6.6 V Connect an external sensor, such as the fuel level sensor.

11

None (reserved)

12

None (reserved)

13

OUT1

Output 1; low level triggering by default (0 V); invalid: open collector Maximum voltage for output open collector (invalid): 40 V. Maximum current: 400 mA. Allow to set the high level triggering mode and PWM triggering mode. Connect an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel or engine power supply.

14

None (reserved)

15

RS485_B-

RS485 B- signal cable (RS485 interface) Connect the negative terminal of the camera cradle head.

16

RS485_A+

RS485 A+ signal cable (RS485 interface) Connect the positive terminal of the camera cradle head.

17

GND

Ground wire

18

CAN_L

Connect a CAN bus peripheral.

19

CAN_H

Connect a CAN bus peripheral.

20

GND

Ground wire

21

GND

Ground wire

22

GND

Ground wire

23

SOS

SOS alert input cable

24

None (reserved)

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3 How it Works

3.1 Working Diagram

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3.2 Working Mode

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3.3 Peripheral Wiring Diagram

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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