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Instruction Manual for TACTACAM models including: Reveal SK Solar Trail Camera, SK Solar Trail Camera, Solar Trail Camera, Trail Camera, Camera
REVEAL XB and SK User Manual – Tactacam
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DocumentDocumentINSTRUCTION MANUAL REVEALCELLCAM.COM REVEAL APP DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD THE TACTACAM REVEAL APP VISIT YOUR APP STORE TO DOWNLOAD 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 What's in the Box 4 What You Will Need 4 QUICK START 6 Setting Up the Camera 6 Setting Up Your Account 7 Downloading the App 7 Add Camera to the App 8 Pairing Your Camera to Your Phone Through WiFi 9 Switching Cellular Networks 10 Remotely Change Camera Settings from the App 11 Sending a Test Picture 11 Leaving your Camera out in the Field 12 SETTINGS & SPECIFICATIONS 13 BEST PRACTICES 15 Proper Camera Placement 15 Batteries and Cellular Trail Camera Performance 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 Camera Sends Pictures of Nothing 16 Night Vision Flash Range Doesn't Meet Expectations 16 Camera Stops Taking Images or Won't Take Images 17 Internal Condensation on Lens 17 Camera Accidentally Submerged in Water 17 WARRANTY 18 3 INTRODUCTION 1 Lens 2 Antenna/Additional on right 1 3 IR LEDs 2 4 Camera Working Status Indicator 5 Device Status Indicator Light (Green/Blue) 3 6 SD Card Indicator (Red/Green) 7 SIM Slot (do not install other SIMs) 4 8 Power Switch (ON/SETUP/OFF) 9 PIR Motion Sensor 5 10 WiFi Indicator Light (Blue) 11 Microphone 6 12 Battery Level Indicator 7 13 4G Signal Indicator 14 SD Card Slot 8 15 Test Button 16 Battery Eject Button 17 Reset Button 18 External Battery In/DC Port 19 USB Port 17 20 Tripod/Mount Attachment 21 Cable Lock Holes 22 1/4-20 Accessory 18 23 Strap Holes 24 Solar Panel Attachment Rails 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 24 19 21 20 22 23 QUICK START GUIDE WHAT IS IN THE BOX? · (1) Trail Camera · (1) Instruction Manual · (1) Mounting Strap · (2) Antenna · (1) SIM Card (pre-installed) · SK ONLY · SK Lipo pack · SK Solar charger · SK adjustable mount WHAT YOU WILL NEED · SD Card - Class 10, U3, 32GB · Recommended Brands: Tactacam, Lexar, SanDisk (Other brands of low-end SD cards are incompatible with the REVEAL and will yield unexpected results) RECOMMENDED CAMERA ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED) SD Card Solar Panel Lockable Security Box T-Post Mount VIEW AND PURCHASE ALL ACCESSORIES AT REVEALCELLCAM.COM 5 QUICK START GUIDE SETTING UP THE CAMERA 1. Install camera's antenna. · Note: Do not over tighten the antenna, once it is secure stop tightening to prevent antenna port damage. 2. Install a Class 10 U3 SD card (32GB). · Recommended brands are: SanDisk, Lexar and Tactacam 3. Battery. To eject the battery tray or SK-Lipo Pack, press the EJECT button on the REVEAL. If install AA batteries correctly orientat + and - on the front and back of the tray. · SK Lipo Pack will need to be charged with a USB C cord befor use. You will see a red charging light on thwhen charging. the red light will go off when cfully charged. · See battery details on page 13 under Best Practices. SIM Card For cameras with a single SIM, the card may or may not be pre-installed. Cameras packaged with two SIMs allow you to select a carrier that works strongest in the area of your camera's location. NOTE: SIM cards are exclusively paired to a camera at the time of manufacture, so please do not remove, swap, or replace with a different SIM card. Activation of your camera can be done conveniently through the REVEAL mobile app during setup. Here is the link to our Data Plans and Coverage Map https://www.revealcellcam.com/data-plans 6 QUICK START GUIDE DOWNLOADING THE APP In your Apple or Google Play Store, download the Tactacam REVEAL app and sign in using the same email and password you created on the website. If you already have a REVEAL account with ACTIVE cameras, you can simply login to your app and add your camera following the instructions below. If this is your first REVEAL that you are activating, please visit the REVEAL Web Portal at https://account.revealcellcam.com to set up your account. Once you have created your account, and set up your data plan, it is time to activate your camera in the app: 1. Click the camera icon at the bottom of the screen 2. Click the + in the upper right hand corner 3. Select REVEAL SK and Continue 4. Using your phone, scan the QR code located inside the door of the camera 5. Camera activation can take a couple minutes, then you will be prompted to give your camera a name and location. 7 QUICK START GUIDE SET UP CAMERA THROUGH WEB PORTAL If this is your first REVEAL that you are activating, please visit the REVEAL Web Portal at https://account.revealcellcam.com/ activation to set up your account. Android users can also access the Web Portal directly from your app, by clicking My REVEAL on this screen in the app: ADD CAMERA TO THE APP 1. Navigate to the REVEAL app on your device and login using your REVEAL account credentials. Click the home icon. 2. Click the menu in the upper left corner. 3. Select "+ Add a Camera" 4. Select the plan you wish to have and the model of the camera. 5. Follow the prompts, allow access to the camera of your phone, and then scan the QR code on the camera. 6. Next, follow the prompts and insert your SIM card. 7. Enable WiFi and Location Services. 8. Continue to WiFi. If you are unable to connect to WiFi, select "Activate without WiFi" and follow the prompts. 8 QUICK START GUIDE ADD CAMERA TO THE APP (CONTINUED) 9. Select Continue to choose Verizon or Select "Choose Other Network" to switch to AT&T, select "Continue". 10.Next, name your camera and assign a location. · You can also remotely change the camera settings from the app, it will take up to 24 hours for settings to be applied. SENDING A TEST PICTURE 1. Allow the camera to connect to 4G signal. The LED signal indicator light will be constant green. · After your camera is activated, you will see the signal status indicator searching, and then connect showing the signal strength. · After the camera has connected, push the test button to send a photograph. · You will see the status light blinking as the image is sending. 9 START USING THE REVEAL X SENDING A TEST PICTURE (CONTINUED) · When the test picture sends successfully, the status light will turn green. · If the status light turns red there may have been an issue trying to send the test photo. This is usually caused by signal strength. 2. Refer to the app to be sure the picture is successfully sent. 3. While your camera is connected to your phone with WiFi, you will be able to access a live preview to help with camera setup and proper placement. 4. Allow the camera to connect to 4G signal. The LED signal indicator light will be constant green. LEAVING YOUR CAMERA IN THE FIELD 1. While your camera is connected to your phone with WiFi, you will be able to access a live preview to help with camera setup and proper placement. 2. Ensure that the antenna is securely tightened. 3. Wipe down the seal, removing any dirt or debris. 4. Turn the camera to the ON position. 5. Format your SD card in the app. 6. As long as your phone picks up a signal, be sure a motion detected picture is sent to your phone via the app. 10 QUICK START GUIDE SWITCHING CELLULAR NETWORKS To manually swap cellular carriers on your REVEAL, switch camera to Setup Mode, hold the Test button down (~20 seconds) until one of the following occurs: · For AT&T coverage, wait until the second signal bar light blinks three times and release Test button. · For Verizon coverage, wait until the third signal bar light blinks three times and release Test button. Your camera will restart and search for signal. Once signal is established, the camera can be switched "ON" and is ready to use. Signal Bar: Additional Indicators · Solid yellow: Indicates network switch failure. You may either resume using your camera on its current network or attempt the switch again. · Rapidly blinks red: No SIM inserted, or camera does not recognize SIM. · Slowly blinks red: Camera registered on network, but FTPS server experienced failure. · Solid red: No signal. 11 SETTINGS / SPECIFICATIONS Camera Mode Day/Night Mode IR Range PIR Angle Flash Operating Keys (2) Lens SD Card SD Indicator Battery Indicator 4G Signal Indicator WiFi Indicator Picture Format Multishot Video Trigger Speed SD Card Loop Operation Power Photo; Photo+Video Daytime: Color, Nighttime: B+W 80+ Feet 45* No Glow IR Technology effectively eliminates all visible flash 1x Power slide switch; 1x Test button F=6mm; F/No=2.0; FOV=60* Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night) Class 10, U3, 32GB, minimum 90MB/Sec 1 LED; Green=Good, 1 Red = Bad 4 LED Lights 4 LED Lights, Red= no service 1 LED Light; Blinking blue=pairing mode / Solid blue=paired JPEG Optional Optional 0.5 seconds Optional 9-12V 12 SETTINGS / SPECIFICATIONS Battery SK = Rechargeable lithium pack SK = Solar Panel attachment Optional external power source (12V external battery pack or solar panel) - Barrel plug reducer size 4x1.7mm External DC 12V-2A Transfer Picture via 4G High, detailed thumbnail images sent to app (Additional data charges may apply) Request HD Photo and Video Only in supported locations via 4G (Additional data charges may apply) Upload Frequency/Send Type Instantly (Timely) / 12 hours / 24 hours 4G Communication LTE wireless 4G Antenna 2 Antenna Module Device Serial No. Yes Interface LTE, WiFi, USB, and SD Card Mounting Strap, Tripod, Adjustable mount Operating Temperature -25*C to 60*C -13F to 140*F Operation Humidity 5% to 90% Waterproof rating IP66 Dimensions 3.62"x4.13"x5.47" Weight About 0.95lb Certification FCC RoHs 13 BEST PRACTICES MOTION SENSORS (PIR SENSORS) Motion sensors (PIR sensors) are actually heat and motion sensors. This is why on a hot and windy day, people get false triggers. People and animals are not the only objects that will trigger your camera; vegetation and precipitation can act as a moving target as well. 1. Be sure to clear any low hanging tree branches, brush, and weeds from the field of view, 5-10 yards in front of the camera. 2. Motion sensitivity recommendations: · Set to High to start and decrease sensitivity if you're getting too many false triggers. PROPER CAMERA PLACEMENT 1. Location and placement are critical for best camera performance. 2. Avoid hanging the camera on small trees that are prone to moving with the wind. 3. Place the camera about waist height (3.5-4 feet) on the tree or post. 4. Use small sticks to adjust the angle of the camera, about 7 to 15 degrees pointing down 5. To achieve the best lighting conditions, face your camera north. Always avoid facing your camera toward the sun. 6. If the camera is placed too high on a tree and angled down, the field of view "window" becomes much smaller, so this is only a good plan if you have a spot they are going to come to like mineral or a scrape. 14 BEST PRACTICES 7. On a food plot: · Camera height and angle is critical to get the widest field of view. Do not place camera up too high. 8. On a trail: · Usually you will be getting faster moving deer, as they move from food sources and bedding areas. · Double check that you are using the proper SD card to achieve that fastest trigger speed. BATTERIES AND CELLULAR TRAIL CAMERA PERFORMANCE 1. Use the recommended batteries for the REVEAL: · Energizer Ultimate Lithium · Duracell Max Alkaline batteries · Rayovac UltraPro Alkaline batteries * Do not mix old and new batteries * Do not mix alkaline, lithium, standard, or rechargeable batteries * Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with the regard to polarity (+ and -). * Always remove batteries if consumed or if product is to be left unused for a long time. 2. In cold weather, use lithium ion batteries for optimal camera speed and performance. 3. Expected picture count with the proper batteries (in greater than freezing temps) are: · Lithium: 4,000+ pictures · Alkaline: 2,500+ pictures 4. If connecting the External Solar Panel (sold separately), the lithium batteries would act as a backup power source. 15 BEST PRACTICES CAMERA STOPS TAKING IMAGES OR WON'T TAKE IMAGES 1. Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the SD card is full, the camera will stop taking images. Users can turn on SD Loop to avoid such problems. 2. Make sure that alkaline or NiMH-AA batteries have enough power for the camera to work. 3. Make sure that the camera power switch is in the "On" position and not in the "Off" or "Setup" mode. 4. Format the SD card with the camera before using or when the camera stops taking images. NIGHT VISION FLASH RANGE DOESN'T MEET EXPECTATION 1. Please check to make sure that batteries are fully charged 2. "Max Range" offers better IR flash range. Given IR flash range values are based on max range setting; so please adjust Night Mode to Max Range for better night vision flash range 3. High quality 1.2V NiMH rechargeable AA batteries can also offer improved IR flash range. Alkaline batteries cannot deliver enough wattage to power the illuminator consistently at night. 4. Certain surroundings (like trees, walls, ground, etc.) within flash range can deliver you better night time images; to improve night images, do not aim camera in an open field where there is nothing to reflect the IR flash back; its like shining a flashlight into the sky at night, you can't see anything. 16 PRODUCT CARE INTERNAL CONDENSATION ON LENS The REVEAL is IP66 rated waterproof. This means the camera is water resistant against powerful jets. The only way the REVEAL can get condensation in or behind the lens is if the antenna is not screwed in all the way, or if there is dirt or debris on the seal. Follow these at home instructions to alleviate this issue if need be: · Pull the SD card out and let the camera sit for 3-4 days open, in an area where there is circulating air (fan or vent). · You can also place in a sealed container with rice for 24 hours to draw out the moisture. · Clean the seal well and tighten your antenna. · Place back out in the field. TO HELP PREVENT THEFT OR DAMAGE Use a protective security box such as the one listed at www.revealcellcam.com IF THE CAMERA HAS ACCIDENTALLY BEEN SUBMERGED IN WATER 1. Do not open the camera right away. 2. Be sure to dry the outer housing of the camera, preventing water from entering the inside of the camera and causing internal damage. 17 LIMITED WARRANTY HOW LONG DOES THIS COVERAGE LAST? 1. One year from the date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? 1. This limited warranty covers manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship including but not limited to: · Defective buttons · Cracked/chipped glass lens · Broken SD card or SIM card spring mechanism · Broken USB port 2. Covered cameras will either be repaired by a certified camera technician, or replaced. WHAT IS NOT COVERED? 1. This limited warranty does not cover any damage caused by the owner modifying, attempting to fix, or otherwise altering the product. 2. This limited warranty excludes damage caused by people or animals, including but not limited to: antenna, strap, Fresnel lens, glass lens, or camera housing. · If damage is caused to the camera by the owner or animal, contact customer support for repair options to retain warranty coverage. 18 FCC REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commission - Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may note cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 19 20 DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER PLEASE CALL 218-282-5650 OR EMAIL SUPPORT@REVEALCELLCAM.COM For any warranty issues or questions 110 N Sunset Blvd, Caledonia, MN 55921 www.revealcellcam.com 21