RVS Systems MobileMule 5500, MobileMule 8150 User Manual

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.

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To ensure normal heat dissipation, do not install the device in a poorly-ventilated area (such as a trunk),

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Keep the device 15 cm away from objects on the same plane.

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Install the device horizontally and away from water/humidity.

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Do not drive the vehicle during installation.

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Keep the device, camera, cables and other accessories out of reach of passengers and driver.

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2. Avoiding Electric Shock

Power input: 8-36V DC power

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Make sure device is off before connecting any cables.

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Do not touch the power supply or device with wet hands;

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Do not spray liquid on the device in case of internal short circuit or fire.

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Do not place any other device directly on top of the camera.

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Do not disassemble the housing.

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3. Transport and Handling

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Handle device with care and use original packaging materials and carton when transporting.

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Turn device off before attaching/replacing any parts.

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MobileMule™ 5500/8150

Table of Contents

Product Description ................................................................................................................................ - 1 -

1. Product overview .................................................................................................................................- 1 -

2. Technical specifications. .......................................................................................................................- 2 -

3. Mainframe introduction........................................................................................................................- 6 -

4. Introduction to remote control.. ............................................................................................................- 8 -

. Device Installation ...................................................................................................................................... - 10 -

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 -

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 ..........

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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)

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 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

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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

Suppor

1~5 monitors

Supports1~9 monitors

PAL/NTSC

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Audio

Recording

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

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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

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,nterface

Software

Interface

Two RS232 interfaces supported

Optionalbuilt-in3Gcommunication 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

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

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8150

Pause/Step

Play

FWD

REW

This button pauses video of plays images at a single step. Press a second time to resume normal playing speed.

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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

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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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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