MobileMule™ 5500/8150
5/9 Channel Mobile
DVR With Built-In GPS
Instruction Manual
Mobilemule™ 5500/8150
Thank you for choosing our the MobileMule™ 8150/5500. Because of product
upgrades, some
contact the manufacturer with any questions. Information contained in this manual
is subject to change without prior notice.
Please read and understand this manual before use.
features many be different than described in this manual. Please
Mobilemule™ 5500/8150
Notice
This manual is for both the MobileMule™ 8150 and the MobileMule™ 5500. The information in this
manual may not apply to each product.
Quick Tips
1. Placement
Install the device in a secure area to decrease shock/vibration damage.
To ensure normal heat dissipation, do not install the device in a poorly-ventilated area (such as a trunk),
Keep the device 15 cm away from objects on the same plane.
Install the device horizontally and away from water/humidity.
Do not drive the vehicle during installation.
Keep the device, camera, cables and other accessories out of reach of passengers and driver.
2. Avoiding Electric Shock
Power input: 8-36V DC power
Make sure device is off before connecting any cables.
Do not touch the power supply or device with wet hands;
Do not spray liquid on the device in case of internal short circuit or fire.
Do not place any other device directly on top of the camera.
Do not disassemble the housing.
3. Transport and Handling
Handle device with care and use original packaging materials and carton when transporting.
Mobilemule™ 5500/8150
Turn device off before attaching/replacing any parts.
MobileMule™ 5500/8150
Table of Contents
I.
Product Description ................................................................................................................................ - 1 -
1. Product overview .................................................................................................................................- 1 -
2. Technical specifications. .......................................................................................................................- 2 -
3. Mainframe introduction........................................................................................................................- 6 -
4. Introduction to remote control.. ............................................................................................................- 8 -
. Device Installation ...................................................................................................................................... - 10 -
II
Installation ............................................................................................................................................- 10 -
Step 1: Open the protective cover ...................................................................................................- 10 -
Step 2: Prepare the HDD .................................................................................................................- 10 -
Step 3: Insert the HDD ....................................................................................................................- 11 -
Step 4: Install SIM and SD cards ....................................................................................................- 12 -
Step 5: Locking the electric lock .....................................................................................................- 13 -
Step 6: Install the mainframe ..........................................................................................................- 13 -
Step 7: Install GPS, 3G/4G, WiFi antenna ......................................................................................- 13 -
Step 8: Connect the power cord ......................................................................................................- 14 -
Step 9: Connect the display output unit ..........................................................................................- 15 -
Step 10: Alarm input and output cable ............................................................................................- 16 -
Step 11: RS232 device connection ................................................................................................. - 17 -
Step 12: Connect PTZ .................................................................................................................... - 18 -
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III. Basic Settings.....................................................................................................................................................- 21 -
Step 1: Go to General Settings................................................................................................. .........- 22 -
Step 2: Set Date & Time ...................................................................................................................- 22 -
Step 3: Set Vehicle Info... ................................................................................................................. - 23 -
Step 4: User Setup ............................................................................................................................ - 23 -
Step 5: Network Setup ..................................................................................................................... - 24 -
Step 6: Display Setup ....................................................................................................................... - 25 -
1.
Channel Settings.................................................................................................................................. .- 26 -
2. Channel Mode ...................................................................................................................................... - 26 -
3. Recording Setup: ................................................................................................................................... - 28 -
Step 1: Enter the Record Setup Interface ......................................................................................... - 28 -
Step 2: Record Basic Setup .............................................................................................................. - 28 -
Step 3: Main Code ............................................................................................................................ - 29 -
Step 4: Sub-Stream Setup ................................................................................................................. - 30 -
Step 5: Recording Schedule (Set in timing record mode)................................................................ .- 31 -
Step 6: Mirror Record ...................................................................................................................... - 32 -
Step 7: SD Record ............................................................................................................................ - 32 -
Step 8: Alarm Record ....................................................................................................................... - 33 -
Step 9: IPC ....................................................................................................................................... - 34 -
4. Alarm Setup: ........................................................................................................................................ - 35 -
Step 1: Enter the Alarm Setup interface ........................................................................................... - 35 -
Step 2: Sensor Setup......................................................................................................................... - 36 -
Step 3: Speed Setup .......................................................................................................................... - 36 -
Step 4: G-sensor Setup ..................................................................................................................... - 37 -
Step 5: Temperature Setup ............................................................................................................... - 38 -
Step 6: Linkage Setup ...................................................................................................................... - 38 -
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Step 7: Motion Detection ................................................................................................................. - 39 -
5. Configuration: ...................................................................................................................................... - 41 -
Step 1: Configuration Management ..................................................................................................- 41 -
Step 2: Formatting ............................................................................................................................ - 42 -
Step 3: Log Search ..........
................................................................................................................. - 43 -
6.Peripheral Setup: ................................................................................................................................... - 43 -
Step 1: Enter the Peripheral Setup interface ..................................................................................... - 43 -
Step 2: PTZ ...................................................................................................................................... - 44 -
Step 3: Wireless Setup ...................................................................................................................... - 44 -
Step 4: WiFi Setup ........................................................................................................................... - 45 -
Step 5: Oil Setup .............................................................................................................................. - 46 -
Step 6: Serial Device Setup .............................................................................................................. - 47 -
Step 7: BSM Setup ............................................................................................................................- 47 -
7. System Information: ............................................................................................................................. - 48 -
Appendix 1: Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................ - 49 -
Appendix 2: Storage Table.................................................................................................................................- 55 -
Upgrading ................................................................................................................................................. ......- 57 -
Notes..................................................................................................................................................................- 57 -
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MobilemMule™ 5500/8150
Product Description
1. Product Overview
The MobileMule™ 5500/8150 is a 4/8 channel mobile DVR. It uses an ARM DSP fast dual-
core processor running on the Linux embedded OS, and integrates the most advanced H.264
video encoding/decoding in IT industry. It has 3G/4G network capability, GPS, and fail-safe
protection against HDD vibration and overheating.
Supports H.264 compression encoding 5500:100fps@720P PAL, 8150:200fps@960H PAL
5500/8150 support 4/8 channel audio/video recording and playback simultaneously.
Air video interface provides reliable shock protection
Built-in 3G/4G network, GPS, WiFi (optional)
Built-in 2.5" HDD,
Good scalability, 1 RS485 interface, 2 RS232 interfaces
max. 2TB HDD supported, damping technique.
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Voltage Input: 8V-36V
Voltage Output: 12V (+/- 0.2V)
MobileMule™ 5500/8150
Operating temperature: -40℃
2. Technical Specifications
Item Parameter
System
Language
Operating
Interface
Chinese/English
Graphical User Interface (OSD menu)
Password &
Security
User password and Admin password management
～ + 80℃
MobileMule™ 5500
MobileMule™ 8150
Video
Video input
Video
Output
Video
Display
Video
Standard
Supports 4 channels
CIF/HD1D1/960H
Supports 8 channels CIF/HD1/D1/960H
Supports 8 channels 720P AHD
Supports 4 channels 720P AHD
2-way CVBS video output: 3.5mm Phone Jack/24PIN connector
ts
Suppor
1~5 monitors
Supports1~9 monitors
PAL/NTSC
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Audio
Audio
Recording
Image
Image
Video
ISO14496-10
CIF: 1536Kbps ~ 128Kbps
HD1: 2048Kbps ~ 400Kbps
D1: 2048Kbps ~ 400Kbps
960H: 2048Kbps ~ 400Kbps
720P: 4096Kbps ~ 400Kbps
40Kbps
Alarm
Alarm input
Alarm
RS485
MobileMule™ 5500/8150
Image
Compression
Audio
Input
Output
Mode
Format
Streaming
Standard
H.264 Main profile, PAL: 100 frames
720P/s, NTSC: 120 frames 720P/s
4 audio inputs
H.264 Main profile, PAL: 200 frames 960H/s,
NTSC: 240 frames 960H/s
8 audio inputs
2 audio outputs (3.5mm Phone Jack/24PIN connector)
Synchronous video & audio recording
CIF/D1/960H/720P optional
CIF/D1/960H optional
Processing
& Storage
Video Bit
Rate
Audio Bit
Rate
Storage
Output
Eight picture quality levels are available, with level 1 being the highest and level 8
being the lowest
Max. 2T HDD/SSD
One SD card supported. When the HDD is damaged, recordings are backup up onto
SD card. (3G/4G module is optional)
Eight alarm inputs. Toggle between the lower level alarm (1V or below) and upper
level alarm (5V or above)
One alarm output, the higher level of this output is up to 12V
Communication
One RS485 interface supported
Interface
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RS232
Wireless
3G
4G
WiFi
GPS
Sensor
Supporting
Software
MobileMule™ 5500/8150
,nterface
Software
Interface
Two RS232 interfaces supported
Optionalbuilt-in3Gcommunication PRGXOH
(HSUPA/HSDPA/WCDMA/EVDO/TD-SCDMA)
Optional built-in 4G communication module (FDD-LTE/TDD-LTE)
Built-in WiFi module (optional)
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Built-in G-Sensor
PC Playback
PC playback and vehicle analysis
Analysis
CMS
management
software
Features of wireless network include video preview, GPS upload, alarm upload
and command issuance and parameter configuration
Upgrade
Supports front USB 2.0 interface and remote CMS upgrade
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Electrical Specs:
+8～+36V
12V
≤4V
Power off
≥5V
Power on
75Ω
2Vp-p
Working
Power Supply
MobileMule™ 5500/8150
8V～36V (Check the supply voltage of vehicle battery before use; if
battery is supplied with more than 36V for a prolonged period, the
device could be damaged
)
Power Output
ACC
Detection
Video Input
Resistance
Video Output
Voltage
I/O Interface
Temperature
1V Or Below
5V Or Above
-40℃～80℃
12V(+/-0.2V), max. current: 3A
75Ω
2VP-P CVBS output analog signal to be used with 75Ω of input
resistance
Low level alarm
High level alarm
-40℃～80℃
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3. Mainframe Introduction
Front USB 2.0
MobileMule™ 5500/8150
Electric Lock
SIM Card & SD C
ard Slot
AV/Out
Status Indicator
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MobileMule™ 5500 Interface Diagram
MobileMule™ 5500/8150
MobileMule™ 8150 Interface Diagram
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4. Introduction to Remote Control
MobileMule™ 5500/8150
Login
Info
Quad View +
Numerical
Buttons
After setting a password, press the login key to input your password. The system has
no recover/reset features, do not forget your password.
View system information
Press the quad view button to toggle between single and quad view. Use
the numerical buttons 1-4 to display channel 1-4 and channel respectively.
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Return
MobileM
ule™ 5500/
Return to the previous menu and exit the setup menu to the monitoring interface
8150
Pause/Step
Play
FWD
REW
NEXT
This button pauses video of plays images at a single step. Press a second time to
resume normal playing speed.
Press this button to play a selected video file
4 fast forward speeds: 2X/4X/8X/16X
4 rewind speeds: 2X/4X/8X/16X
Toggle to the next file
PREV
Toggle to the previous file
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MobileMule™ 5500/8150
II. Device and Installation
1. Installation
Step 1: Open the protective cover
Turn the electric lock on the front panel counter clockwise to unlock it and open the protective cover
Open the protective cover
Turn the electric lock counter clockwise to
unlock it and open the protective cover
Step 2: Insert the HDD and secure it.
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Step 3: Insert the HDD
Mobilemule™ 5500/8150
Insert 2.5" HDD into its box
Fix it with 4 screws
Slowly insert the machined HDD by aligning with the HDD box until you hear a "click" sound.
Take the HDD out of its box by holding the box handle and then pull it out, as shown in the
image.
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Step 4: Install SIM and SD cards
Mobilemule™ 5500/8150
As indicated on the panel, install SIM card and SD card into its respective place. According to the device's
communication configuration, install the related SIM card, such as WCDMA, EVDO or TD-SCDMA in 3G
version, as well as TDD-LTE or FDD-LTE in 4G version. The SD card is mainly used to back up video files
when the HDD is exceptional (the SD card is located on the communication board and only present in
models with 3G/4G module supported).
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Mobilemule™ 5500/8150
Step 5: Lock the electric lock
After all units are installed, close the protective cover, and then turn the electric lock clockwise to lock it;
otherwise, the device cannot be powered on.
Step 6: Install the mainframe
According to indicated MDVR mounting hole size, install the device in a proper place of the vehicle.
Step 7: Install GPS, 3G/4G, WiFi antenna
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Mobilemule™ 5500/8150
As shown in the following figure, connect GPS, 3G/4G and WiFi antenna to corresponding interface on
the rear panel of the MDVR and keep wires well arranged to protect the signal from external interference.
GPS 3G 4G
Step 8: Connect the power cord
Connect the air power cord to 6PIN power input interface on the rear panel of the MDVR (If it is in white,
the 6pin cable shall be connected with an adapter), while the red and black cables are directly connected to the
battery of the vehicle, i.e. positive terminal and negative terminal respectively. The yellow cable is connected to
ACC, the vehicle control circuit switch (used to start the vehicle motor). The unit will be enabled automatically
when the car key is enabled and disabled when the key is disabled.
When the device is not installed in a vehicle (such as monitoring systems in bus station, logistic transfer) or
under test, you can use a switching power above DC12V-5A to supply the mainframe. In this case, twist the red
and yellow cables as a cable to connect it to the positive terminal, while the black one is connected to the
negative terminal separately.
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This terminal is connected
to the power interface on the
rear panel of the MDVR
Before connecting, check that the voltage ranges
from 8V to 36V. If not, the device will be suspended.
It is suggested that the vehicle mounted machine be directly powered from positive and negative terminals of the
battery cell, or led from the mains power at the fuse without use of ground strap, which may influence normal
operation of the mainframe due to negative pulse; The power cable used for positive and negative terminals shall
have diameter of φ1.5mm or above.
Step 9: Connect the display output unit
This product supports one HDMI and two CVBS video outputs (one is φ3.5 Phone Jack on the front panel,
and the other is 24PIN connector). A customer can connect to the display unit according actual conditions.
Connect the 3-in-1 terminal of the supplied 4pin-AV output cable to the φ3.5 Phone Jack on the front panel, and
the other terminal to the display unit.
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Step 10: Alarm input and output cable
A: Sensor input alarm cable
Connect the external sensor to set with alarm feature to 8 external alarm input ports of the I/O sensor on the
rear panel of the MDVR. The external alarm inputs shall be connected to related sensor switching units, such as
door magnet power, emergency switch, turn signal switch and brake light, as shown in the following figure.
For example: the following block diagram shows that high level is detected when the brake pad is
stepped down; otherwise, low level will be detected. Thus, braking operation may trigger device alarm.
B: Over-speed alarm cable
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a: If a speed is acquired from GPS, requiring normal GPS signal, the alarm feature can be enabled by
24V
simply configuring settings via Setup menu -> Alarm -> Speed.
b: If a speed is acquired from the vehicle, the over-speed alarm feature can be enabled by connecting it to
the speed pulse sensor. The pulse sensor is connected to SPEED-A and SPEED-B cables of the device, as
shown in the following figure:
C: Alarm output cable
This device provides one alarm outputs and uses 200MA to drive external alarm units. If you expect to
drive a device with higher power, connect an external electrical appliance, as shown in the following figure.
MDVR MDVR Alarm
Output
Step 11: RS232/RS485 device connection
This product provides two RS232 serial ports, to which a user can connect the desired sensor, OBD and
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two-way radio supporting RS232 according to actual requirements. Before installation, firstly connect the power
cord and communication cable of the external device to the supplied 24pin I/O port, and then to 24PIN I/O port
on the rear panel of the MobileMule™ Finally, install the probe for the external device and keep cables well
arranged. The following shows the schematic connection diagram:
Step 12: Connect PTZ
There are three methods for connecting PTZ in terms of PTZ control method:
The first method is connect the RS485 control cable of the PTZ to the RS485A and RS485B of the main
frame, connect the video cable to the mainframe video input, and then power the PTZ. At the same time,
configure the PTZ setting corresponding to PTZ data under the peripheral setup option to use the remote
control to control the PTZ.
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After the PTZ is connected and parameters are set, you shall select the channel connected to the
PTZ before using the remote control to control the PTZ. For example, if the PTZ is connected to
Channel 2, then you can control it only after switching the monitoring interface to Channel 2
and maximizing it.
The second method is to directly connect the RS485 control cable of the PTZ to 3D control keypad,
connect to the video cable to the mainframe video input to power the PTZ and 3D keypad, and then set
keypad parameters corresponding to the PTZ. Thus you can use the 3D keypad to control the PTZ, with
higher speed and efficiency than the remote control.
The third method is to combine these two connection methods by connecting both vehicle mainframe and
3D keypad to control the rotation of the PTZ to realize even remote control.
2. Connection Method of This Solution
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This product is suitable for video monitoring or remote monitoring and applicable for general or special
vehicles. It mainly uses the special designed vehicle camera to acquire the front video signal, then transmits the
signal via a special video cable to the MDVR mainframe for video compression and image processing and
finally stored in the HDD. It can also locate where the vehicle is in real time via GPS module, and then upload
the location information to the remote server via 3G/4G module. You can download video files from the remote
client to realize real-time remote monitoring of the vehicle. The following shows the actual application model of
this product that may be different depending on vehicle type and peripherals.
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III. Basic Settings
After the power supply is connected to the vehicle start circuit, ensure that the device will
automatically start when the vehicle is started if the power supply is properly connected to peripherals. The
system enters the Quad View after start, where you can press the Login key on your remote control to input the
Admin password (888888 by default) to enter the setup menu and configure related settings to meet
vehicle management requirements.
The Setup menu has 8 options including: General, Channel Mode, Record, Alarm, Tools, Peripherals,
Search and System Info (as shown in the figure). The following section will individually introduce
related setting methods.
1. Basic Setup:
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Step 1: Basic Setup
From Setup menu, press the "ENTER" key to enter the General interface, where you can set desired date and
time, vehicle information, user management, network and display.
Step 2: S
et Date
& Time
From the General menu, select "Date & Time" to enter its interface.
If GPS timing mode is selected,
the time will be updated at the timing
point.
According the connection method of
the installed power supply, select the
default ignition mode, where you can
set the recording delay time after
shutdown
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1. It is advised to enable the auto-maintenance feature when the device is operating for a
2. OPR Timeout meaning the quit automatically time if you don't operate, Other options are
set as required and after setting.
2. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
prolonged time, allowing that the device automatically restarts within the set maintenance
time.
Step 3: Set Vehicle INFO
Press the "Return" key to return to the General menu to enter the Vehicle Info menu. To facilitate
unified management of vehicles on the server, it is recommended to completely fill in vehicle information.
The server will monitor and
manage vehicles through device
number. When vehicles are managed via
3G/4G network, please ensure the
uniqueness of the device number.
Please ensure your vehicle number is correct
which will be superimposed on the video.
1. The report can be founded on the CMS client only when the mileage statistic is started;
Step 4: User Setup
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Press the "RETURN" key to return to the General menu to enter the User Setup menu and to switch the
2. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
password enable on. The original admin password is 888888. If the password is changed, the password is
required when restarting to enter the system setup menu.
1.You can add, modify or delete a user, or set user
permission.
Step 5: Network Setup
Press the "Return" key to return the General menu to enter Network Setup interface.
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If an external IPC is selected, the IP network
segment here shall be the same as that of
the connected IPC. The gateway address is
set to the first IP address of this segment,
such as 192.168.000.001.
When the device is reported to the
sever via 3G/4G network, or is connected
to the two-way radio, the related IP,
port and protocol type shall be set.
1. The two-way radio has the port number of 9988, while this parameter is unavailable for an
analog two-way radio.
2. A dynamic IP is assigned to the server, rather than a fixed IP, "Domain Name" is selected as the
connection mode. In this case, a fixed IP is more stable; thus, it is not advised to use domain name
mode.
Step 6: Display
Setup
3. A customer can establish its own server or use a server provided by the manufacturer. If a
server (including intercom server) provided by the manufacturer is required, please contact our
technical support, which will provide the assigned device number, server IP, related user
account and password to the customer. The customer shall simply fill these parameters into
the related fields.
4. Fill in the IP and port number of the department standard platform when being reported to it,
while it is not required for this product
Press the "Return" key to return the General menu to enter Display Setup interface.
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Select PAL/NTSC according to
image format of the video input
device.
1. Preview of videos on the screen; you can set date&time, speed, HDD temperature, vehicle
number, IO alarm state, and GPS information to on or off during video encoding or screen
display.
2. Select PAL/NTSC for the output format as required and after setting, move your cursor to the
"Save" key and then press the "ENTER" key to save it.
2.Channel Mode
Press the "Return" key twice to return to the setup menu and select Channel Mode where you can
select different channel modes depending on the model you use(here, MobileMule™ 5500 is taken as an
example). The device will restart if a mode is switched to the other. This product is a hybrid DH vehicle
MDVR supporting several types of camera connection. The interfaces for the analog camera are defined
as follows and the standard interface is for the IP camera. A user can select the proper camera type and
configure software properly according to hardware connection mode.
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Connection
Diagram
Pin
Number
Interface
Definition
Connection
Diagram
Pin
Number
Interface
Definition
Pin
Number
Interface
Definition
1
12V OUT
1
12V OUT
5
A-IN-2
2
GND
2
GND
6
V-IN-2
3
A-IN
3
A-IN-1
4
V-IN
4
V-IN-1
Camera Connection Mode
Connection Mode
Connection Diagram
3 1
4 2
Connection Mode
Connection Diagram
Connection of
analog camera
MobileMule™ 5500
4 ways of D1/960H/720P AHD video inputs
available;
2 ways of 720p AHD(1&2 CH)+2*960H 3&4
CH)analog mixed video inputs available
Mixed connection of
analog and network
cameras
Connection of
single analog
camera
Mixed connection of
analog and network
cameras
1 ways of 1080P IPC + 4 ways of 720P
AHD/960H/D1 HD mixed video inputs
available
MobileMule™ 5500 Connection
MobileMule™ 8150
8 ways of CIF/ D1/960H anlog video inputs
available
1 ways of 1080P IPC+8*960H/D1/CIF HD mixed
video inputs available
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3. Record Setup:
Step 1: Enter the Record Setup interface
Press the "Return" key twice to return to the Setup Menu, where you can configure record
settings, including general settings, main code, sub-stream, recording schedule, mirror recording, SD
recording, alarm recording and IPC setting.
The IPC setting interface is
not present when only air analog
camera input mode is selected.
Step 2: Record Basic Setup
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From the Record Setup menu, select the General option and press the "Enter" key to enter the Record
Basic Setup interface, where you can select the desired recording mode as required. The record packet time can
be set to 15 min, 30 min, 45 min or 60 min.
When this option is enabled, when
the HDD space is lower than 2G;
When the space of mirror record
HDD and SD card is less than
300M, the early videos will be
automatically overwritten.
1. When the alarm record option is selected, you can set the pre-record time, alarm record delay
time, alarm output time and alarm lock time. When timing record is selected, you shall set the
record schedule (for details, see Step 5).
2. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
Step 3: Main Code
Press the "Return" key to return to the Record Setup menu to enter the Main Code setting interface, where
you can set the main code of the external analog camera. Resolution D1/HD1/CIF/960H/720P are available for
choice.
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3. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
1) The frame rate is adjusted according
to image format. The higher the frame
rate is, the better the timeliness will be.
PAL is adjustable between 1-25 frames;
NTSC is adjustable between 1-30
frames.
2) Level 8 indicates the lowest picture
quality. The higher the picture quality
is, the better video definition will be.
1. Enabling of the record feature requires an external pickup or the camera is provide with a
pickup.
2. If only IP camera input is selected, only IPC setting is required;
Step 4: Sub-Stream Setup
Press the "Return" key to return to the Record Setup menu to enter the Sub-stream setting interface.
This setting is directly related to definition and fluency of video on the CMS platform. The higher the
resolution, the frame rate and bit rate is, and the higher the definition of the video will be. However, this
requires more memory and broadband.
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You can set it to fixed bit rate CBR or
dynamic bit rate VBR, 16-384bit/s
is optional and the default is 96bit/s.
1. Either CIF or QCIF is optional for sub-stream resolution. Currently, the maximum CIF
real-time transmission can be realized for 3G network;
2. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
Step 5: Recording Schedule (to be set in timing record mode)
Press the "Return" key to return to the Record Setup menu to enter the recording schedule setting interface. If
"Timing Record" mode (not commonly used) is selected under record mode in the General option, you shall set
the record time frame here (two time frames can be selected).
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1. The Recording Schedule shall be set only when the "Timing Record" mode is selected under
2. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
record mode in the General option.
Step 6: Mirror Record
Press the "Return" key to return to the Record Setup menu to enter the Mirror Record setting interface.
Mirror record, as back record for the vehicle DVR, is used to prevent loss of records due to HDD error. (for
details, please refer to step2 main code setting)
Step 7: SD Record
Press the "Return" key to return to the Record Setup menu to enter the SD Record setting interface. When
this option is selected, if the HDD is not present due to shock and SD record feature is enabled, record files
will be stored in the SD card.
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Step 8: Alarm Record
Press the "Return" key to return to the Record Setup menu to enter the Alarm Record setting
interface. Please set this option according to the specific alarm source by referencing Step 2 Main Code.
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1.
This feature is planning.... Under normal circumstances, you shall simply set related
parameters related to the main code (for example, the main code resolution is set to HD1 or CIF,
frame rate is set to 25 frames and the picture quality is set to 3). When the record operation is
triggered by an alarm, the alarm record file can be recorded according to set high quality video
parameters;
2. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
Step 9: IPC
Press the "Return" key to return to the Record Setup menu to enter the IPC setting interface. Before setting,
ensure that IPC is properly connected to the MDVR mainframe. You can click "Add", "Modify" or "Delete"
option to add, modify or delete IPC parameters.
When adding a camera, select the related channel, and you can manually input the IP address and
port number of the network camera or click "Search" to select the desired network camera in the search result.
The user name and password are set for the network camera. For a network camera with security feature, the
setting shall be the same as that for the network camera itself; or this setting can be ignored. Use your remote
controller
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to move to the latter you want, press "Enter" to confirm your selection and press "Return" to return and
3. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
complete your input.
1. IP address and port number are those for the network camera itself. Be sure to keep them
consistent when setting manually;
2. Clicking on "Search" will list all IP cameras connected to the MDVR;
4. Alarm Setup:
Step 1: Enter the Alarm Setup interface
Press the "Return" key to return to the Setup Menu and select the Alarm Setup interface, where you can set
sensor, speed, acceleration, temperature, motion detection, linkage setting and other alarm modes. The alarm
feature can be used only when an external sensor is connected. The alarm feature is enabled when following
enable settings are on. If "Event" is selected for alarm type. normal recording is conducted. If "Alarm" is
selected, alarm record is conducted; the threshold indicates the speed limit when the alarm is triggered.
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Step 2: Sensor
Setup
From the Alarm Setup menu, select the "Sensor" menu and press the "Enter" key to enter the sensor alarm
setting option. This product support 8 channels sensor-in, You can set the desired sensor name as required.
You can select the video monitoring
channel corresponding to this sensor. When
the alarm is triggered, the monitor will
automatically pop up this channel and
magnify the video image on this screen.
When Enable is set to "ON", a user
generally uses high level over 5V to trigger
the alarm
1. Output delay indicates that alarm output is set in the alarm linkage, i.e. when the alarm is off,
the alarm outputs within the set delay time; After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key
and press the "Enter" key to save it.
Step 3: Speed Setup
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Press the "Return" key to return the Alarm Setup menu to enter Speed Setup interface.
1. Keep the signal stable when selecting GPS; connect the pulse sensor to the SPEED-A and
SPEED-B. The speed can be in KMH/MPH;
2. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
Step 4: G-sensor Setup
Press the "Return" key to return to the Alarm Setup menu to enter G-sensor Setup interface. When
transient acceleration is high during braking, turning, acceleration or collision, it indicates the threshold value
changes fast.
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G-sensor alarm requires
coordinate correction firstly. You
can stop your vehicle on a
flat floor to reset it.
Step 5: Temperature Setup
Press the "Return" key to return to the Alarm Setup menu to enter the Temperature Setup interface. (unit: ℃/℉
optional). If temperature alarm feature is enabled,this information can be transmitted to the central CMS
platform.
Step 6: Linkage Setup
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Press the "Return" key to return to Alarm Setup menu to enter the Linkage Setup interface. You can select none/
output 1/output2 from the linkage setup menu. 12V of high level is generated to drive other optoelectronic
devices when the related alarm is triggered. (For detailed connection method, please refer to alarm input/output
cable connection).
Open to
record related
alarm logs
Step 7: Motion Detection（coming soon）
Press the "Return" key to return to the Alarm Setup menu to enter the Motion Detection interface. Within the
detection area, you can use your remote control to select two points as diagonal to define a detection area.
Within the user defined area, when there is an object moving, the system will give an alarm when it is detected.
A user can search motion detection alarm events under "Configuration -> Log Search", naming "CHL
MD alarm".
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The environmental change may be
detected more easily when the sensitivity
is high; however, change of brightness and
color will also trigger an alarm; thus, this
alarm mode is not recommended.
Detection area, you can use your remote control
to select two points as diagonal to define the
detection area.
The detection area is set as follow:
Select "Setup", and press the "Enter" key on the remote control to enter the motion detection setting interface,
1. Select the first block (yellow), and the motion block changes to blue after pressing the "Enter" key.
2. Select the second block and press the "Enter" key. The rectangular area formed by the diagonal of these
two blocks is defined;
3. press the "Return" to return to the previous menu and press the "Save" key.
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5. Configuration:
Step1:Enter system tools
Press the "Return" key to return to the Setup Menu and select the configuration interface,Enter the system tools.
Step 2: Configuration management
Press the "Return" key to return to the Setup Menu and select the "Configuration" icon to enter the
Configuration interface, where you can import/export configuration through USB or recover default
configuration.
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2. Formatting will clear all data stored in the memory. Please check if there is important
You can use the front USB
interface to import preset
configuration or exported to save
current settings.
Logo image size: 720*576
name and format: loading.jpg,
upgrading.jpg
1. 3G and WiFi shall be disabled before export, import, upgrading logo operation;
Step 2: Formatting
Press the "Return" key to return to the Setup Menu to enter the Format setting interface, where you can
select the storage medium to be formatted and press the "Format" button.
1. The HDD shall be formatted before being inserted into its box;
2.
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Step 3: Log Search
Press the "Return" key to return to the Configuration menu to enter the Log Search setting interface.
The calendar with a
green background indicates that
there is a log that can be searched
by simply selecting date, time and
log type.
6.Peripheral Setup:
Step 1: Enter the Peripheral Setup interface
Press the "Return" key to return to the Setup Menu to select the Peripherals icon to enter the Peripheral
Setup interface, where you can set PTZ, wireless broadband, WiFi, Oil, serial port.
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Step 2: PTZ
From the Peripheral Setup menu, select the PTZ icon to enter the corresponding interface. Use default data
bit, stop bit and check code.
After set the PTZ parameters, you should choose PTZ corresponding channels to remote control th
e PTZ, such as PTZ on channel 2, so in the monitoring interface need switch to the maximum 2 chan
nel to control it.
Use different protocols and
baud rates depending on PTZ
settings.
When there are many PTZs,
set different addresses for
easy identification. You can
directly input the address
value corresponding to the PTZ.
Step 3: Wireless Setup
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Press the "Return" key to return to the Peripheral Setup menu to enter the Wireless Setup menu.
When 3G/4G SIM card is used in MDVR and information is reported to the platform via 3G/4G, wireless dial-
up shall be enabled, and a proper communication type shall be selected according to operator's network
format. There are some differences between 3G/4G software versions, as shown in following figure. Use the
default settings for domestic subscribers. For foreign subscribers, fill these fields with information provided by
your local mobile network operator.
Interface for 3G software Interface for 4G software
1. After exiting from all menus, pressing the INFO button on the remote control will show all
3G/4G-specific information. If the signal is normal, the dial-up operation is successful;
2. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
Step 4: WiFi Setup
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Press the "Return" key to return to the Peripheral Setup menu to enter the WiFi Setup interface where you can
input the desired IP, SSID and submask of your WiFi. The device will check the RJ45 is successfully
connected to the external module.
Select as required
The WiFi auto-download server
checks if WiFi connection is
used via this
SSID.
1. After SSID of the MDVR is set, a corresponding SSID is also required when adding the
appropriate WiFi download point to realize WiFi auto-download;
2. Other options are set as required and after setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and
then press the "ENTER" key to save it.
Step 5: Oil Setup
Press the "Return" key to return to the Peripheral Setup menu to enter the Oil Setup interface. This
feature can be enabled only when an external oil level sensor is connected and the enable
feature is on. Coefficient = total capacity of the oil tank (X) /height (mm) *100%
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This coefficient shall be
set according to the size of your
oil tank to indicate how much of
oil capacity corresponding to
1L of oil.
Step 6: Serial Device Setup
Press the "Return" key to return to the Peripheral Setup menu to enter Serial Device Setup interface. This setting
requires connection to the related serial device. You can set related parameters according to the related serial
device settings. In generally, default settings are used.
1. After an external RS232 device is connected, related sensor feature can be used only when
serial port 1 or serial port 2 is set to related serial device name;
2. After setting, move your cursor to the "Save" key and press the "ENTER" key to save it.
7. Record Search:
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Press the "Return" key to return to the Configuration menu to select the Record Search option. You can
play the video file in the search result.
The calendar with a green background indicates that
there is a log that can be searched by simply selecting
date, time, record type and related channel.
1. 3G and WiFi shall be disabled before export operation;
8. System Information:
In Quad View mode, you can either press the INFO key on your remote control or enter the setup menu to
display the system information.
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Appendix 1: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What shall we do when a problem that could not be solve occurs to the product?
A: Record product model and software version
support engineer for analysis. Detailed description will be very helpful to our analysis.
Q: What shall we do when the mobile device has no video output?
A: 1. Check the power status of the device. If only one blue indicator is lit up, it indicates that the device is
still in standby mode and not powered on; at the same time, check if red or yellow cable of the main
power is supplied normally; If not, the device cannot be started.
2. Check if the display is powered and if the display video is switched to AV status.
3. Check the connection status of the video output cable and display.
4. Check the lock status the mainframe lock; the device can be started only when the lock is locked.
Q: What shall we do when the mainframe video input interface is different from the camera input
interface?
number and submit detailed problem description to our technical
A: a 4-pin interface is used for the
inconsistency is found, please use an adapter or connect it to a standard line defined as the line sequence for the
vehicle device.
vehicle device. BNC interface or air interface is used for the camera. If
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Q: What shall we do if recording is unavailable even when the device is powered on and HDD is installed?
A: 1. Check that the HDD is formatted after HDD is installed and HDD without formatting cannot be used.
From the Main Menu-Management Tool-Formatting, format the newly-installed HDD.
2. Check if the record channel is off or if timing record is set. Recording is unavailable when it is not within
the recording time frame.
3. Check if the HDD is properly contacted, and the HDD on the front panel is lit up.
Q: A record file is lost or no record file is found within a certain period of time?
A: 1. Analyze to define the period of time between the final video file is lost and the first video file is recovered.
2. Check if the device is power on within this period of time, for example, delay record not set while the
pppp device is turning off or unloading/loading.
Q: The vehicle PTZ cannot be controlled and cannot be rotated to up, down, right and left?
A: Check if the protocol and baud rate of the PTZ are set correctly, the address is consistent and if the
channel video is selected to be maximized when controlling the PTZ. For example, when controlling the second
channel, you shall maximize the image in the second channel to control the PTZ.
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GPS frequently asked questions
Q: GPS module is present but no coordinate information is available?
A: 1. Check if the GPS module is present; if not, please check if the HDD is installed or properly contacted.
2. Check if GPS antenna
placed in an area having strong signal. Note that some car glass shielding film may form a GPS signal.
3. If the test is conducted indoors and the GPS antenna set indoors is shielded, it is recommended to place the
GPS antenna outdoors.
Q: GPS geographic position is not accurately displayed on the map?
A: if the GPS module is positioned,
GPS signal interrupt may cause deviation; The satellite map may have some deviation by for the sake of safety.
In general, this problem can be solved by using GPS correction.
is properly contacted and if the antenna is broken. The antenna is recommended to be
it indicates that the signal is valid. Government limitation, error tolerance or
3G/4G wireless related problems
Q: What shall be noted if 3G wireless module is used for dial up?
A: If built-in wireless module WCDMA or EVDO is selected, the module settings are different and also
depend on the model used; thus, please check the consistency between the module used and SIM card. Do
not use
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Telecom Card in WCDMA-enabled devices.
2. Check if the server IP or port is correctly set, if 3G/4G signal is intense enough for dial up, and if dial up
via 3G/4G is successful.
3. Please check if the 3G/4G antenna is properly contacted when dial up fails. Weak signal may result in
failure to dial up; in addition, check if the SIM card has sufficient traffic; if not, dial up will also fail.
Q: What shall we do when no video is reported via 3G/4G?
A: press the "INFO" key to enter the System Information page, where you can check if the SIM card is present,
inspect signal intensity and dial-up status, and check if the antenna is properly contacted. Then, check if the SIM
card has traffic and replace it will a new one to re-check it. This is a most basic judgment criteria. If a signal is
available, while dial up fails, check if the center number and port are set correctly. Then, check if the
device number is unique.
Q： 3G/4G signal is intermittent and video is not smooth
A: So far, WCDMA and EVDO has good coverage (4G is desired to be improved). In case where signal is
not covered in some mountainous areas or signal is weak due to local network restrictions in some suburban
areas, the video may not be smooth or even cannot be viewed. In this case, it is largely affected by the local
network; in addition, check if the frame rate for the sub stream is set too high. This may occur when
the network condition is poor while the frame rate is high.
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Q: Connection is impossible even when WiFi signal is up to -60db
A: If your WiFi is correctly set, connection is generally not a problem when signal intensity is up to -60db. If
the device cannot be found within LAN, check if SSID and password are correctly set. Of course, the IP
address shall be properly set; in addition, check the encryption type and authentication mode are set to
requirements.
CMS Frequently Asked Questions
Q: The device is powered on while the CMS client displays no vehicle information and video
A: Firstly, check the central registration server is powered on and online and then check if the device number
is used, thereby causing conflict; secondly, check if the IP and port number are set correctly for the server
center; Check if the device reports information to the central server via built-in 3G module or WiFi. If the built-
in 3G is used, check if the right type is selected; for example, WCDMA and EVDO corresponds to related
SIM cards. Check if the antenna is properly contacted, if data access point and center number are correctly
set. If it still does not work, please collect information as much as possible and submit it to technical support
for analysis to facilitate troubleshooting.
Q: the device is online but video image is not displayed?
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A: Please set a lower sub-stream to transmit images. When the sub-stream is set too high, block or slower
transmission rate may result due to upload limit of the network; the video transmission may be seriously
affected due to weak network signal or intermittence.
Q: the device normally reports information to the CMS while video cannot be displayed after a period of
time?
A: Firstly, check if the device information displays dial-up. If yes, the traffic for the SIM card may be used
up. Please replace with a new one for test; secondly, check if the device number is tampered. If yes, your
vehicle information shall be reported again to the server; thirdly, if card replacement cannot still solve this
problem, check if the device 3G module is faulty.
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Picture
Quality
Resolution
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8
Record
space
M/h
CIF
675
563 450 338 225 167
113 56
HD1
900
788 675 563 450 338
225 169
D1
900
788 675 563 450 338
225 169 960H
900
788 675 563 450 338
225 169
720P
1800
1350 900 675 450 338
225 169
S/N
Name
Specification
Description
1
Multimeter
As required
3
Drill bit
As required
Appendix 2: MobileMule™ 5500
Memory Space Reference
Correspondence of Picture Quality and Record Space
The above table shows the record space required for one-way image per hour. This table is for
reference only. The size of video file is related to illumination change and object motion of the current
channel. Video file may be much smaller. To save space, you can disable audio or undesirable video channel.
Tool Preparation before MobileMule™
Installation: please prepare necessary mounting hole pitches before installation. The following introduces
common tools that may be used:
Test the electric circuit
For
perforation
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4
Remote
Special tool
5
Electroprobe
As required
6
Display
Special tool
7
Wire stripper
As required
For stripping
8
Screwdriver
As required
9
Allen wrench
As required
11
Tape
As required
12
Cutting plier
As required
For cutting
13
Pincer plier
As required
For cutting
14
Electric
screwdriver
As required
S/N
Name
Icon
S/N
Name
Icon
1
Power cord
2
ACC
cable
3
Self-tapping
screw
4
Buckle
5
Tie
6
Fire
resistant
bellow
control
For device debugging
Test the electric circuit
For device debugging
For device maintenance
For device maintenance
For measurement
For device maintenance
Installation: Please prepare some necessary fittings before installation as follows:
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7
Electrical
insulating
tape
Notes/Upgrade
S/N
Revision
Issue Date
Revised by
Note
1 2 3
History
Upgrade / Change Description
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