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1. 22 Declaration of Conformlty erret nentes 23 1 Important 2 Number of cameras package 1 camera Maximum number of cameras in system 2 cameras The reason why only 2 cameras can be used in the system is because of possible interference between the channels A total of 4 channels are available The cameras use one each and the videoLink uses one to retransmit on One channel should be left for WLAN wireless internet or other devices Cable extension If there are obstacles between the stable and the home add up to 10 m antenna cable on each side if necessary and place both the antennas on the roofs of the buildings for a free line of sight Sending side 25 m included 10 m 35 m maximum Receiving side 5 m included 10 m 15 m maximum Free line of sight A clear line of sight between antennas is necessary to receive a good picture quality No trees buildings or other objects between the A300 antennas Even the branches of a tree can be a problem at any distance Either raise the antennas as illustrated below or cut down the tree to get the free line of sight 2 Introduction Congratulations to your purchase of cowCam from LUDA Elektronik AB The cowCam solution provides safe supervision your cattle and barn We hope that the cowCam solution will satisfy your needs and exceed your expectations Note that cowCam transmits on an ope2. cowCam SAFETY FOR YOUR CATTLE EN User Guide Contents 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Tf 18 19 20 21 22 ujesgci 3 IritroQUction c i rientro rrr E ie rad 4 Safety precautions Important information 5 Included in your cowCarm bOX eerte eene tne atenta tnnatnnnns 6 Explanation of the included products iint ee 7 HOW 9 Before you begin the installation eene ener 10 Setting up the camera in your barn ener 10 Installing the transmitting A300 antenna essen 11 Installing the receiving A300 antenna essen 12 Setting up the videoLink 5 rennen 13 Permanent attachment and shrink tube 13 14 JTioDIeShootiig 15 17 Changing the frequency of the 18 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ erect 19 Vire n 20 Information regarding recycling oneri eren 20 Technical specifiCatiOns 21 Contact us accessories amp
3. 7 Before you begin the installation Read the whole user guide before you start installing your cowCam solution Begin with charging your LCD monitor You will need to use it later on in the installation process The battery is only partially charged at delivery The LCD monitor will only function for a short while if not charged A fully charged battery will last for approximately 2 hours 1 Insert one of the included batteries into the LCD monitor 2 Connect the power adaptor marked with 5V to the LCD monitor s power socket marked with DC 5V IN and the other end to a wall socket 220V s 3 Make sure that the ring around the button on the LCD 5 Q J monitor lights up The light will turn off when the battery is fully charged NOTE Only use the 5V adapter marked LCD Monitor to power the monitor Use of any other power source may damage the receiver and is NOT covered by the warranty 8 Setting up the camera in your barn 1 Connect the small camera antenna to the back of the camera 2 Attach the camera to the wall up to 12 m from a 220V Socket and up to 25 m from where you intend to place the transmitting A300 antenna 3 Use the LCD monitor to check the camera angle Low voltage power extension cables and longer antenna cables can be purchased from your local retailer 12V E 10 9 Installing the transmitting A300 antenna In order to send the picture
4. Operating temperature 0 45 Celsius Size WxDxH 80 38 130 mm Weight 250g videoLink Art no 870VL Transmitting frequency ISM 2400 2483 MHz Transmission power 10mW CE Channels 2414MHz 2432MHz CH2 2450MHz CH3 2468MHz CH4 Transmitting antenna 50 ohm SMA Receiving sensitivity 85dBm Video out 1V p p 75 ohm Audio out 600 ohm Power supply DC 5V Power consumption 180 Operating temperature 10 50 Celsius Size BxDxH 68 16 156 mm Weight 240g 594 21 Contact us accessories and support LUDA Elektronik founded in 2003 is a leading distributor of wireless video equipment We have in depth expertise of wireless video technology and its usage areas Thanks to this we can offer our customers the latest products and high quality sales support service and customer support Accessories and support Visit www ludaelektronik com support en for support and accessories for your cowCam Contact LUDA Elektronik AB Aschebergsgatan 46 SE41133 G teborg Sweden Tel 46 0 31 3130290 Fax 46 0 31 3130299 E mail service8cowcam europe com 322 22 Declaration of conformity R amp TTE Declaration of Conformity DoC Unique identification of this DoC 621COW 2010 2 CE We LUDA Elektronik AB Aschebergsgatan 46 411 33 G teborg Sweden Phone 46 31 3131290 declare that the product product name cowCam type or model 621COW to which this declaration relates is
5. Do not use the products on board airplanes since they might interfere with sensitive equipment Do not use the products in a way that might violate the integrity of others A Always follow the laws and legislations that apply in your country Donotleave plastic packaging material near children to avoid the risk of suffocation Do not place any of the included power adaptors outside or close to water Do not cover the power adaptors or place them on heat sensitive materials Donot lift the camera or the videoLink with the antennas f you use several cameras within the same area place the cameras antennas in a way allowing the signals to reach the receiver from different angles Do not use several cameras with the same frequency within the same area since they will interfere with each other LUDA Elektronik AB resigns all responsibility that might occur from abuse or incorrect use of the products Always follow the instructions in this User Guide or in the included Quick Install Guide Your cowCam solution includes the following products o Qv om 1 wireless video camera Art no 905T 1 transmitting A300 antenna 9dBi Art 307A00 1 receiving A300 antenna 9dBi Art no 307A00 1 videoLink for indoor range extension Art no 870VL 1 wireless 2 5 LCD monitor Art no 711LCD 1 antenna cable 25 m for mounting between camera and transmitting A300 antenna Art no 325K25 1 antenna cable
6. 5 m for mounting between videoLink and receiving A300 antenna Art no 305K05 Your cowCam solution further includes Ln nu 12V power adaptor for the camera 5V power adaptor for the LCD monitor 5V power adaptor for the videoLink low voltage power extension cable rechargeable batteries for the LCD monitor earphone to the LCD monitor transmitting black antenna for the camera 2dBi transmitting black antenna for the videoLink 2dBi video cable for connecting the LCD monitor to your TV Yellow AV cable for connecting the videoLink to your TV cowCam Online Yellow Red shrink tubes for weather protection of antenna cable joints USB adapter for cowCam Online Quick Install Guide User Guide Please make sure that all products are included in your package and that all products are marked with respective article number 5 Explanation of the included products To succeed with the installation process it is important that you get familiar with the included products Antenna 2dBi Protective hood Lens Day Night sensor Channel selector IR LEDs Microphone Mounting foot Power connection 12V Wireless video camera Art no 905T ne ed Volume lt 0On Off button LCD display Channel selector Video out for TV Channel indicator Power connection 5V Speaker Bracket Wireless 2 5 LCD monitor Art no 711LCD s7 Antenna
7. The camera is preset to send on channel 4 Set the videoLink to receive on the same channel as the camera is sending on 5 We recommend to set the transmitting channel of the videoLink to 1 Choose the same channel on your LCD monitor INFORMATION The videoLink receives the weakened signal and transmits it again with increased strength This way you will receive stable and interference free 4 picture inside your home 1 Checkthe picture quality in your home using the LCD monitor 2 When satisfied mount the A300 antennas permanently and heat the shrink tube over the antenna connection 243 13 The different ways to view The standard way to view the picture from your camera is by using the LCD monitor as you have done in the installation but you can also view in three other ways Viewing online through cowCam Online mobile phone or computer cowCam Online is free during the first 30 days and you can watch over your cattle from anywhere in the world using a mobile phone or computer with an internet connection After the first 30 days further subscription to the service is entirely optional To get started go to http cowcam online com and follow the instructions Viewing locally computer Included in the cowCam is LUDA Camera Viewer an easy to use software for viewing your camera on your PC without connecting to the internet Insert the CD included in the cowCam bo
8. 2 Antenna connection for A300 antenna 9 Channel indicators Manual channel selectors Dip switches Power connection 5V AV out videoLink for indoor range extension Art no 870VL EAE L 1 2 3 4 Choosing and switching channels You can set the receiving side to either Manual or Looping mode Right dip switch set to either M or L In Looping mode the videoLink will automatically switch between the channels 1 2 3 4 set to ON with the dip switches In Manual mode you can switch between the chosen channels manually by pressing the manual channel selector button on the receiving side If you only use one camera we recommend that you set the dip switch to the right to M and keep all channels off except for the one your camera is transmitting on The videoLink will be locked to your camera channel and will not change channels if somebody for example by mistake presses the manual channel selector button on the receiving side 6 How cowCam works 1 The camera monitors your cattle the signal is transmitted through the cable to the A300 antenna outside the barn 2 The signal is sent from barn to home via the A300 antennas 3 The videoLink receives the signal through the A300 antenna and retransmits it in your home for better picture quality 4 In your home you can monitor your cattle comfortably either wirelessly on the portable LCD monitor or through a computer or TV connect
9. in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The product is in conformity with the following standards and or other normative documents HEALTH amp SAFETY Art 3 1 EN 50371 2002 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 EMC Art 3 1 b Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN 301 489 1 V 1 8 1 EN 301 489 3 V 1 4 1 SPECTRUM Art 3 2 EN 300 440 1 1 5 1 EN 300 440 2 V1 3 1 Technical file held by LUDA Elektronik AB Aschebergsgatan 46 411 33 G teborg Sweden Place and date of issue of this DoC G teborg 2010 06 17 Signed by or for the manufacturer Kap Name in print Ludvig Brost Title CEO Signed by or for the manufacturer Name in print Daniel Ludwiszewski Title Product Manager R amp TTE Declaration of Conformity DoC Unik identifiering av denna DoC 621COW 2010 2 CE Vi LUDA Elektronik AB Aschebergsgatan 46 411 33 G teborg Sweden Phone 46 31 3131290 f rs krar att produktnamn cowCam typ eller model 621COW verensst mmer med g llande direktiv och standarder samt uppfyller kraven enligt R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC HEALTH amp SAFETY Art 3 1 a EN 50371 2002 EN 60950 1 2006 A 11 2009 EMC Art 3 1 b Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN 301 489 1 V 1 8 1 EN 301 489 3 V 1 4 1 SPECTRUM Art 3 2 EN 300 440 1 V1 5 1 EN 300
10. would be suitable to let the videoLink transmit on channel 1 or 2 When troubleshooting the videoLink choose the transmitting channel of the videoLink on the LCD monitor If you only see noise in the LCD monitor and no LEDs on the videoLink are lit up please check that the adapter is connected to a working socket connected to the videoLink marked 5V and that the cable isn t damaged in any way If the LEDs on the videoLink are lit up but you only see noise in the LCD monitor check that the channels are set correctly If you see interference in the picture please go to chapter 15 Interference 16 15 Interference Interference caused by WLAN microwave ovens and wireless telephones Other wireless equipment around the camera or receiver may cause interference in the picture WLAN microwave ovens and wireless telephones may cause horizontal lines across the display and a clicking sound Microwave ovens only cause interference when in use This can be resolved by changing the frequency of the WLAN or the camera as described in the next chapter Interference caused by one or more units are sending on the same channel Make sure that the cameras are sending on separate channels Also make sure that the videoLink isn t sending on a channel that a camera is already sending on and not receiving on the channel the videoLink is sending on Very high contrast A picture where the contrast is very high is often caused by metal obj
11. 440 2 V1 3 1 Teknisk dokumentation finns hos LUDA Elektronik AB Aschebergsgatan 46 411 33 G teborg Sweden Ort och datum f r denna DoC G teborg 2010 06 17 Signatur for tillverkaren Namn textat Titel VD Signatur f r tillverkaren Namn textat Daniel Ludwiszewski Titel Produktansvarig 2200 2200 493 Copyright LUDA Elektronik 2011 This guide is published by LUDA Elektronik AB All rights reserved Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved 24
12. connected to the camera marked 12V and that the cable isn t damaged in any way Make sure that the camera is working by screwing the small black antenna back on and holding the LCD monitor nearby If you do not receive a picture using the small antenna contact the support If you do receive a picture using the small antenna please screw the A300 antenna cable back on and check that the antennas are mounted with the spikes horisontally that the cable isn t damaged and that the cables are connected properly If you can t find any problem with the antennas go to section 6 Begin with making sure the channel switchers are set correctly The switch to the right marked with M L sets the videoLink to Automatic Channel Looping L or Manual Channel M The important switches for the troubleshooting are the four other switches By setting them to on or off you choose which channels the videoLink is to receive on in other words the channel s your camera s is sending on For example if the camera is sending on channel 4 the switch marked 4 should be set to ON Pointing down On the top side of the videoLink on the right side Receiver you will see the receiving channels you have chosen If we follow the example above we will see number 4 lit up On the left side Transmitter you will see the channel the videoLink is retransmitting the camera signal on The transmitting channel must not be the same as the receiving channel In our example it
13. ects for example drainpipes within one meter of the antenna Move the interfering objects or the antenna videoLink interference If you are using the videoLink and experiencing interference that goes away when you place your hand on the videoLink or remove the sending antenna please contact our support for further assistance There is a bright circle in the middle of the picture The IR bulbs that makes it possible to monitor in the dark are placed in a ring around the lens of the camera Hence the light can be experienced as ring shaped but this is normal Try to move the camera further away from the box and make sure it isn t placed behind glass as the light will bounce back into the lens You can increase the IR light by purchasing our Extra Night Light accessory The picture is black and white there is almost no colour in the picture In dark surroundings the IR light is turned on The darker the room the more black and white the picture will be as the camera goes from filming daylight with many colours to IR light with only one colour If the picture seems to be black and white even though the room is well lit try moving the camera into strong daylight If the picture is in colour when doing this the camera is OK Sometimes a room seems more lit up to the naked eye than it really is AT 16 Changing the frequency of camera If you believe that interferences in the picture are not a result of unnecessary obstacles b
14. ed to the videoLink Optimal picture quality is obtained when there is a clear line of sight i e no obstacles whatsoever between the antennas Keep this in mind when planning your installation It is important that both A300 antennas are placed on the outside of the barn and the house to reduce the number of obstacles The antenna can be placed on the roof outside an upper floor or on another wall to avoid buildings or large trees in the line between the A300 antennas The included antenna cable allows the camera to be placed up to 25 m from the transmitting A300 antenna Extension cables are available please contact your local retailer 1 Decide where you intend to place the transmitting A300 antenna and the receiving A300 antenna It is important that the antennas are pointed as straight as possible towards each other 2 Make sure that there are as few obstacles trees bushes buildings as possible in the line between the A300 antennas 3 Thereceiving A300 antenna is connected to the videoLink to obtain a wireless range extension inside your house The videoLink has a range of 20 30 meters indoors INFORMATION e The 2 4 GHz frequency signals are sent out as radio waves in the air The waves can penetrate most objects or bounce around them However the D signals loose strength at every obstacle trees windows walls etc they need to penetrate If penetrating metal or concrete the signal strength will be substantially reduced
15. etween the antennas we advise you to change the camera frequency The cowCam camera can be changed to any of the four radio frequencies to avoid possible interferences Please take a look at the illustrations to learn how the respective frequency can be set 1 Slide the camera hood forward I 2 Rotate the camera objective counter clock wise 3 Change the dip switches according to the illustration Channel 1 2414MHz Channel 2 n 2432MHz Channel 3 x 2450MHz A Channel 4 N 2468MHz NOTE By changing the camera frequency you change the transmitting channel of the camera If you do this you also need to change the channel of the receiving part of the videoLink The transmitting channel of the camera and the channel of the receiving part of the videoLink should always be the same Also make sure that the videoLink is transmitting on a different channel than it is receiving on 18 17 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 1 15 the signal between the camera and the receiver encrypted The signal between the camera and the receiver is not encrypted and is not possible to encrypt In order to catch the signal a receiver must be within range and on the same frequency as the camera 2 What does a clear line of sight mean A clear line of sight means that no objects what so ever walls trees etc are inbetween the camera and the receiver The picture will gradually worsen and become more and more unstable whe
16. from the camera wirelessly at the longest possible range the A300 antennas must be placed on the outer walls of the buildings pointing directly at each other 1 Unplug the camera power supply 2 Remove the small camera antenna amp 90 3 Attach the antenna cable to the 90 camera and drag the cable to the outer wall where you have chosen to place the transmitting A300 antenna 4 Attach the antenna to the wall Fw temporarily using only 1 or 2 screws 5 Slide the shrink tube onto the antenna cable connect the antenna cable to the A300 antenna Do not heat the shrink tube yet INFORMATION Place the antenna as illustrated above to obtain optimal picture quality DA Make sure there are no other objects such as a roof gutter or a pipe close to the antenna as it may decrease the image quality Test the signal reception a b c As the receiving A300 antenna is yc j TEE 2 significantly more sensitive than the mL built in receiving antenna of the LCD monitor a somewhat unstable picture is acceptable at this point 1 Plug in the power to the camera again 2 Test the signal reception by bringing your LCD monitor to the place where you intend to put the receiving A300 antenna Generally Do this after you have made sure that you you achieve a better signal quality receive interference free picture quality inside when plac
17. ing both antennas as your house high as possible 11 10 Installing the receiving A300 antenna Place the receiving A300 antenna on an outer wall of your home facing the barn and point it towards the transmitting A300 antenna Use the 5m antenna cable to connect the antenna to the videoLink INFORMATION Place the antenna as illustrated above to obtain optimal picture quality Make sure there are other objects such as roof gutter a pipe close to the antenna as it may decrease the image quality 5m Ta A 1 Point the receiving A300 antenna L oo as exact as possible towards the transmitting A300 antenna 2 Screw the receiving A300 antenna temporarily on to the wall you have chosen with 1 or 2 screws 3 Slide the shrink tube onto the antenna T cable 6m without heating it 4 Lead the antenna cable to the place indoors where you will put the videoLink Be careful not to break the cable especially when mounting in cold weather Do this after you have made sure that you receive interference free picture quality inside your house 22 11 Setting the To Connect the 5m antenna cable to the receiving part of the videoLink 2 Attach the square videoLink antenna to the transmitting part of the videoLink 3 Connect the videoLink to a power source using the 5V power adaptor 4
18. it please check the following That the battery is charged Charge by using the included 5V adapter or change battery If the battery seems to have very short battery life you may need to get a new one f you experience problems with charging the monitor or if the display is black despite the LCD monitor is receiving power please contact customer service Never charge the monitor with any other adapter than the included 5V adapters Charging with the wrong adapter may lead to damage on the equipment not covered by the warranty 3 Ablack picture on one of the channels but not all is caused by a transmitting unit sending a black picture Is it the camera or the videoLink that is sending a black picture camera is sending black it is likely that you see a black picture both on the channel the camera is transmitting on and the one transmitted by the videoLink Check the camera picture by standing close to the camera antenna choose the channel the camera is sending on Turn the videoLink off before doing this to avoid mistaking one channel for the other Please contact the LUDA support after checking this 4 Checkifthe camera is supplied with power by cupping your hands around and peeking into the camera lens The IR light should turn on and you should see a red light 15 If you see a red light the camera is supplied with power proceed to step 5 If not please check that the adapter is connected to a working socket
19. king life This requirement applies in the European Union Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste Always return your used electronic products batteries and packaging materials to a dedicated collection point This way you help prevent uncontrolled waste disposal and promote the recycling of materials Batteries can contain mercury lead or cadmium substances that are harmful to our health and our environment More detailed information is available from the product retailer local waste authorities or your national producer responsibility organization 20 20 Technical specifications Wireless video camera Art no 905T Transmitting frequency ISM 2400 2483 MHz Transmission power lt 10mW CE Channels 2414MHz 2432MHz CH2 2450MHz CH3 2468MHz CH4 Transmitting antenna 50 ohm SMA Imaging sensor CCD Resolution PAL 512x582 Horizontal resolution 420TV Lines Angle PAL 90 Minimum Illumination OLux IR night range 10m Power supply DC 12V Power consumption 120mA IR OFF amp 270mA IR ON Operating temperature 20 50 Celsius Size WxDxH 50 50 75 mm Weight 200g Wireless 2 5 LCD monitor Art no 711LCD LCD screen type TFT Display size 2 5 Resolution 480x234 Contrast 150 1 Channels 2414MHz 2432MHz CH2 2450MHz CH3 2468MHz CH4 Receiver sensitivity 85dBm Video out 1V 75 ohm Audio out 1V p p 600 ohm Power supply DC 5V Power consumption 700
20. lektronik AB is obliged to repair alternately replace the broken product to a similar product or a product with better functions When LUDA Elektronik AB replaces the product the new product will be covered by the original warranty during the remaining warranty time If your product is replaced previously used completely functioning parts might be used Replaced parts are owned and controlled by LUDA Elektronik AB The warranty does not cover damage that have arisen due to physical damage accidents natural disasters the usage of incorrect power adaptors or usage of the products in deviant behaviours from what is recommended by LUDA Elektronik AB and in this users guide The end consumer will be responsible for all shipping costs that occur from transportation to the LUDA Elektronik AB repair shop The warranty will only be valid if the original receipt issued by the authorised LUDA dealer can be presented The original receipt needs to contain information regarding place of purchase issue date and product description LUDA Elektronik AB reserve the right to refuse to perform the warranty service if above mentioned receipt information has been removed changed or is missing 19 Information regarding recycling The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on your product battery literature or packaging reminds you that all electrical and electronic products batteries and accumulators must be taken to separate collection at the end of their wor
21. n frequency and that the signal is not encrypted This means that the signal can be captured by another 2 4GHz device within the camera range The product is CE certified meaning that it fulfils all established rules and demands for use within the EU The CE certification further implies that the radiation level is below the established radiation levels stated in the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC We thank you for purchasing the cowCam solution and we hope you ll easily get trough the installation process If questions arise during the installation please read through the different troubleshooting chapters and the FAQ chapter If further questions arise you are very welcome to contact our friendly customer support Before you start reading about the installation of your cowCam solution we ask you to read through Chapter 3 Safety precautions Important information For news on our product range or accessories to your cowCam V solution please visit our website www cowcam europe com LUDA Elektronik AB 3 Safety precautions Important information 12V CN S V Always use the correct power adaptor for each product The products will be damaged if they are supplied with wrong voltage Do not use the products in the following places Do not use the products in hospitals since they might interfere with sensitive equipment
22. n the camera gets too far away from the receiver 3 15 the camera water resistant The camera in your cowCam solution is IP66 classed This means that the camera is well protected from both dust and humidity It can be put outside in rain or in damp environments such as barns 4 15 it possible to add extra cameras to my cowCam solution It is possible to add cameras to your cowCam solution Please contact your retailer or visit http cowcam europe com 5 Canlsee my cattle on my TV computer mobile phone Yes More information is available in Chapter 13 The different ways to view 6 How do obtain a wider camera viewing angle The camera covers up to 60 80 m2 depending on placement Try to move the camera or extend your system to include more than one camera to supervise a larger area For the latest product news visit www cowcam europe com 7T Will the camera break at very low temperatures No at very low temperatures the picture might tone into red At extremely low temperatures the camera might turn off However when the temperature goes up again the camera will regain its functionality 8 Further questions You are always welcome to visit our website www udaelektronik com or contact us directly see chapter 21 Contact us 19 18 Warranty The warranty is due if no other terms agreed 12 months from the date the product is purchased from the authorised LUDA Elektronik AB dealer During the warranty time LUDA E
23. x into your computer open nstructions pdf on the CD and follow the instructions Viewing ona TV 1 Connect the AV cable to the videoLink and then to your Red to red yellow to yellow in the same way as you would connect for example a DVD player 2 Choose the AV In Video Channel on your TV C 14 14 Troubleshooting In this Troubleshooting chapter we will presume that you have mounted and installed all parts of your cowCam system Troubleshooting is also available online at http ludaelektronik com support en Please see chapter 21 for contact information to our support team 1 We will start troubleshooting using the portable LCD monitor Ifyou can t see a picture on any of the channels and the monitor is completely black to section 2 Ifthe picture is black on one or more channels but not all go to section 3 fthere is only noise on all channels go to section 4 fthere is interference the picture read chapter 15 Interference Ifyou see a bright circle in the picture read chapter 15 Interference Ifthe picture is black and white lacking in colour read chapter 15 Interference Ifthe contrast is very sharp read chapter 15 Interference 2 Make sure that the monitor is connected to a power source and is turned on One of the channel indicators should light up and when charging the red ring around the channel button should be lit up as well If no LEDs are l
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