860‐00198‐00 Rev E Operation and Installation Guide In‐Car Video Link for Copyright © 2014‐2016, Digital Ally, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in whole or part in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, recording, photocopying, or in any other manner without the prior written approval of Digital Ally, Inc.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Table of Contents SECTION - 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................................................................1-1 OVERVIEW OF FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................1-1 INSTALLATION TOOLS NEEDED .....................................................................................................
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Section ‐ 1: Before you Begin Overview of Features Automatically start recordings on your Firstvu HD™ using the same triggers as vehicle video systems, regardless of whether the unit is mounted or worn. Simultaneously start recordings with your vehicle video system, whether started manually on either system or automatically triggered. Eliminate distraction and the need to continuously record or remember to press record.
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VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Section ‐ 2: Installation Instructions Step 1: Prepare the vehicle 1. VuLink is typically mounted on the windshield near the roofline area. Plan a safe path for the base cable from the windshield area to your power source and remove necessary body trim pieces. Remove front passenger side threshold. 2. Pull the door seal away. 3. Remove the passenger side front interior A-pillar cover. 4.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Step 2: Power, Ignition, and Ground Connections Remove 6 to 7 inches of the outer jacket at the bare end of the base cable. The Red wire of the base cable should be connected to the vehicle constant +12VDC through the supplied fuse kit. Connect the Blue wire to the ignition switch where +12VDC is only present when the vehicle ignition key is in the ON position. The Black wire connects directly to the vehicle’s chassis.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Step 4: VuLink Installation Plug the base cable into the connector on the side of VuLink. Prep the windshield glass with alcohol to remove any dirt or debris. Using the included Velcro kit, attach VuLink to an unobstructed location on the windshield below the roofline. To avoid possible interference from other vehicle equipment, do not mount VuLink near other vehicle antennas.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Section ‐ 3: Model‐Specific Wiring Diagrams DVM-100 / DVM-400 DVM VuLink Base Cable 008‐01456‐00 NC BLUE = +12VDC Switched Ignition RED = +12VDC Battery (Fused) ORANGE = Emergency Light Input BROWN = Not used Connect WHITE wire from VuLink Base Cable to WHITE wire of DWM sensor cable DWM Wireless Microphone Cable WHITE BLACK = Chassis Ground The DVM‐100/400 models do not have an output alarm sensor.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E DVM-500Plus / DVM-750 DVM NC VuLink Base Cable 008‐01456‐00 BLUE = +12VDC Switched Ignition RED = +12VDC Battery (Fused) ORANGE = Emergency Light Input BROWN = Not used Connect WHITE wire from VuLink Base Cable to ORANGE wire of I/F BOX input sensor cable WHITE BLACK = Chassis Ground I/F Box The DVM 500plus/750 models do not have an output alarm sensor.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E DVM-800 / DVM-LiVE DVM‐800 DWM Wireless Microphone NC VuLink Base Cable 008‐01456‐00 I/F Box GREEN ORANGE ‐‐‐DO NOT CONNECT THIS GREEN WIRE RED = +12VDC Battery (Fused) BLACK = Ground BLUE = +12VDC Switched Ign WHITE I/F Box Input Sensor Cable 1. Connect ORANGE wire from VuLink Base Cable to GREEN wire of the DWM Wireless Microphone (microphone trigger out) 2.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E DV-440Ultra DV‐440Ultra NC VuLink Base Cable 008‐01456‐00 9 pin DWM Wireless Microphone Cable BLUE = +12VDC Switched Ignition RED = +12VDC Battery (Fused) ORANGE = Emergency Light Input BROWN = Not used Connect WHITE wire from VuLink Base Cable to WHITE wire of DWM sensor cable WHITE BLACK = Chassis Ground The DV‐440Ultra does not have an output alarm sensor.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E DVM-250Plus or DVM250 (with interface box) DVM NC VuLink Base Cable 008‐01456‐00 I/F Box BROWN RED = +12VDC Battery (Fused) BLACK = Chassis Ground BLUE = +12VDC Sw. Ignition I/F Box Input Sensor Cable 1. 2.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E MicroVu HD When using VuLink with a MicroVu HD, the VuLink is only wired to the Vehicle Power, Ground, and Ignition. The MicroVu HD provides all event triggers to VuLink based on its own sensor input connections. Triggering between the MicroVu HD and the FirstVu HD is provided through wireless communication with VuLink. The VuLink and MicroVu HD communicate wirelessly with each other. No wired connection is made.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Generic Input Source Using this method, an in-car video system is not required. Your FirstVu HD may be wirelessly activated by connecting VuLink to any vehicle input sensor. Use the Orange wire if connecting to the emergency lights or other +12VDC trigger. Or, use the Brown wire if connecting to an active low (0VDC) input trigger. The White wire can be used to trigger an auxiliary device when the FirstVu HD record button is pressed.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Section ‐ 4: VuLink Configuration VuLink must be configured prior to use. Configuration for VuLink is determined by the configuration files that are transferred to the device from Digital Ally’s VuVault™ back-office software or the Mini Configuration Manager software.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Configuring VuLink VuLink is a secured 802.11n 2.4GHz wireless access point which your FirstVu HD’s will use to communicate with your in-car video system and/or auxiliary sensors (such as lights, siren, etc.). The wireless configuration parameters are located in the Admin>Devices>VuLink Settings tab. To begin, select Add VuLink. After you have made your selections, press Save. Repeat this procedure for all of your VuLink device serial numbers.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Authentication Mode This parameter specifies the security authentication required by VuLink. Settings: WPAPSK, WPA2PSK [default] Encryption Type This parameter specifies the wireless encryption protocol required by VuLink. If selecting WPA2PSK as the authentication mode, choose AES as the encryption type. If selecting WPAPSK as the authentication mode, choose TKIP as the encryption type.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Assigning Your FirstVu HD to a VuLink Device Method A: Global VuLink Setting Method Using this method, all of your FirstVU HD’s will associate to a single VuLink device serial number. Go to Admin>Devices>FirstVu HD Settings tab, use the drop down arrow under VuLink Setting to assign a VuLink serial number to your FirstVu HD. When done, press Save.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E You may now override the default device settings. Check the box next to VuLink Setting and select a VuLink serial number to assign to your FirstVu HD device. When done, press Save. Activating FirstVu HD within VuVault After you have assigned your FirstVu HD to a Vulink device serial number, proceed to Admin>Media Card Admin to activate your FirstVu HD. Before activation, be sure to upload any existing videos into VuVault. 1.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Installing the Software 1. Your VuLink is preloaded with software and documentation files located on its internal memory. Plug VuLink into a computer using the included USB cable to access these files. 2. The Documentation folder contains the Operation Guide and Quick Start Guide. The Software folder contains the Digital Ally Mini Configuration Manager and Basic Viewer software. 3. Open the Software folder and run the Digital Ally Viewer installer.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Settings Serial Number Your VuLink device has a unique 8 digit serial number printed on the unit. Enter the serial number here without the dash (example 0950-0076 would be entered 09500076). SSID The SSID is the wireless network name. This parameter specifies the VuLink SSID that your FirstVu HD’s will be authorized to connect to. The SSID may be up to 10 digits in length.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Saving your Settings From the File tab, review your FirstVu HD settings and verify they are correct. For more information on FirstVu HD settings, consult the FirstVu HD Operation Guide. To complete the activation, you must write the configuration file named “deviceconfig” to your FirstVu HD and Vulink devices. Once the file is written, the devices can communicate wirelessly. Saving your FirstVu HD settings 1.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E DVM-800, DVM-250, and DVM-250Plus Device Configuration If you have a Digital Ally DVM-800, or DVM-250 series video system, you must assign the VuLink output trigger to an IF box input sensor. Using this configuration, the FirstVu HD will be enabled to trigger device recordings and have a customized trigger name. From your VuVault or Configuration Manager Settings tab, enable the desired sensor to be used with VuLink.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Section ‐ 5: Operation Power Control Power to VuLink is controlled through your vehicle’s ignition. There are no manual controls for powering the unit on and off. When ignition is cycled, the boot-up process will begin. The red and yellow status indicators will flash until boot up is complete. When ignition is turned off, VuLink will enter low power standby mode. The Green LED will continue to be illuminated when ignition is off.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E VuLink™ LED Status Indicators GREEN YELLOW RED Battery Power present to VuLink ON ‐‐ ‐‐ Power‐on Sequence ON Searching for Wireless Link ‐‐ Flash ‐‐ Wireless Link Established ‐‐ ON ‐‐ Record in Progress ‐‐ ‐‐ ON Covert Mode OFF OFF OFF Ignition Off ON OFF OFF Firmware Upgrade ON Alternating Flash Alternating flash FirstVu HD™ LED Status Indicator The FirstVu HD yellow status LED will be illuminated whenever a wireles
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Section ‐ 6: Support Firmware Updates IMPORTANT! Before proceeding with the firmware update described below, make sure the vehicle’s ignition is turned on. 1. Get the latest software by logging on to http://www.digitalallyinc.com/login.cfm and register for an account to be an authorized user. By registering you will be able to download all the latest firmware/software updates and will be notified of future upgrades. 2.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Troubleshooting Symptom Resolution Verify the power cable connector is connected to VuLink. Verify there are no breaks, pinches, or cuts in the wiring or cable harness. Green Status indicator not lit Check the wiring and voltage levels to the red and black wires on the VuLink cable harness. Should be constant 12VDC measured across these two wires. Verify the power cable connector is connected to VuLink.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Section ‐ 7: Warranty Information We warranty that VuLink™ will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. If any defect is discovered through normal and proper use of the unit during this period, the defect will be repaired or the unit will be replaced at our factory or at one of our authorized service centers at no cost to the purchaser.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Section ‐ 8: Contact Information 9705 Loiret Blvd Lenexa, KS 66219 Website: www.digitalallyinc.com Support E-Mail: support@digitalallyinc.com Sales E-Mail: sales@digitalallyinc.com Phone: 913-814-7774 Fax: 913-814-7775 Sales / Support Toll Free: 1-800-440-4947 * Specifications subject to change without notice. Digital Ally, Inc.
VuLink Operation & Installation Guide 860‐00198‐00 REV E Section ‐ 9: Regulatory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
