Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Models AX1017 and AX1018 Document Revision: DRAFT 8
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Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................5 Getting to know the Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone ......................................................................................6 Axon Wireless Microphone Mounts ...............................................................................
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................21 Technical Support ...............................................................................................................................................21 Warranty Policy .......................................................................................................
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Introduction The Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone works with the Axon Fleet 2 camera system to provide audio for Axon Fleet 2 front camera videos. The wireless microphone is not a stand-alone recording device. The wireless microphone will pick up audio and transmit the audio, using a Radio Frequency (RF) link, to the Junction Box installed in the Axon Fleet 2 vehicle.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Getting to know the Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone The following images show the different components on the Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone, Model AX1018. On/Off switch Function button Microphone EVENT button Battery LED Speaker Battery status button Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone front On/Off switch – Turns the wireless microphone’s power on or off. Microphone – For audio recording. Speaker – Provides audio notifications.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Charge Status or Function Enabled Battery LED 40%-100% Green* 20%-39% Yellow* <20% Red* Fully charged Green** Charging in progress (>20%) Yellow** Charging in progress (<20%) Red** Buffering Mode Blinking Green*** Event Mode Blinking Red*** *When Battery status button is pressed **When charging ***When configured to mirror operation LED Function LED Operation LED Connection socket Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone top Conn
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual To engage the Axon RapidLock mount, insert the key of the wireless microphone into the lock of the mount and turn the microphone 90 degrees counterclockwise (when you are looking straight at the mount). To release the wireless microphone from the mount, turn the wireless microphone 90 degrees clockwise.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual 2. Twist the wireless microphone 90 degrees counterclockwise. 3. Slide the clip mount on your patrol vest, jacket, or belt. Magnetic Mount Axon RapidLock Axon RapidLock attachment receiver (lock) magnetic back Magnetic Mount Assembly and Use 1. Insert the key on the back of the wireless microphone into the lock. 2. Twist the wireless microphone, 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual 3. Place the magnetic back underneath the shirt, patrol vest, or whatever you are using. 4. Hold the back in place and place the Axon RapidLock mount over the back. Magnetic attraction will hold the wireless microphone in place. Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Wireless Microphone Operation Before using an Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone, ensure it is fully charged and configured. Pairing a Wireless Microphone with the Junction Box The Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone must be paired with the vehicle’s junction box to function correctly. 1. Turn on the Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone. 2.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Operating Modes The Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone has two operating modes: • BUFFERING (turning on the wireless microphone and starting pre-event buffering) • EVENT (event recording) These operating modes reflect the front camera operating modes (when the front camera is in BUFFERING mode, the wireless microphone will indicate BUFFERING and will indicate EVENT when front camera is in EVENT mode).
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Press and hold the Function button another 3 seconds to re-enable the audio recording. Charging the Battery A fully charged Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone battery should provide enough power for approximately 12 hours of normal operation. Recharging a battery after a 12-hour use can take up to 9 hours if you are recharging your wireless microphone from an in-car charging dock or Axon Dock.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Notification Reference Tables This section list all the audio, vibration, and LED indications associated with the Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone. Audio Prompts The Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone emits beeping sounds called “audio prompts” to notify you of the system status. The audio prompts are accompanied by a vibration that matches the beeps.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual LED Status Operation LED The operation LED mirrors Axon Fleet 2 front camera operating mode, except for error state. Operating Mode Operation LED Recording Blinking red Buffering Blinking green Booting up/powering down Error** Solid red (**When Function LED also is solid red) RF link is broken (out of range) Blinking Yellow Function LED The function LED displays when certain functions are enabled.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Installation This section provides information on the Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone system contents, the tools needed for installation, and procedure for installing Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone hardware. Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Contents Every Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone system comes with the following parts required for installation.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual One in-car charging dock and one charging dock to vehicle cable – SKU 71087 The cable exiting the charging dock has two wires: Red for 12VDC power and Black for GND. The wires come with factory-installed butt-splice terminals.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Tools The following is a list of required and recommended tools to install the Axon Fleet 2 wireless microphone junction box and in-car charging dock.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Connecting the Junction Box The junction box connects in series between the Axon Fleet Power Unit and the Axon Fleet 2 front camera. The power unit to camera cable is connected to the junction box, instead of the front camera, and then the junction box cable is connected to the front camera. 1. Connect the power unit to camera cable to the junction box. 2. Connect the junction box cable to the front camera.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual If the dock is mounted to the partition between the front and rear seats, insert the round-head screws from the rear seat side of the partition and place the nuts on the front seat side of the partition. 4. Connect power to the in-car charging dock. Attaching to a Carpeted Area The in-car charging dock can be mounted to a carpeted area with sheet metal backing, such as the transmission tunnel. Tools required for this installation: • No.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Troubleshooting and Other Information Troubleshooting Any error states encountered with the wireless microphone and/or junction box can typically be cleared by rebooting the devices. • To reboot the wireless microphone - move the power switch in the off position, wait 12-15 seconds, and then move the power switch to the on position.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. Before a device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure.
Axon Fleet 2 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual This Device complies with Industry Canada License-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes d’exemption de licence RSS d’Industrie Canada.
