Surfsight AI-12: User Guide
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Precautions WARNING: Do not expose this product to rain, moisture or water under any circumstances, doing so may result in the risk of electric shock or fire. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the instruction manual unless you are qualified to do so. Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if; The Unit has been exposed to rain or water. The unit does not seem to operate normally.
GETTING STARTED What’s in the Box AI-12 Camera Mounting Bracket USB Cable surfsight.net | info@surfsight.
SURFSIGHT AI-12 OVERVIEW Product Overview Mounting Bracket Slot 1080p 140°wide angle road-facing camera Tamper Resistant Cover for SIM and SD Card Slots 1080p 140°wide cabin facing, camera with IR Power and auxiliary inputs with locking screws Touch Screen SOS button Rotating and locking rings surfsight.net | info@surfsight.
INSTALLING YOUR SURFSIGHT Initial setup • Using the specialty screwdriver unscrew the safety screw that locks the tamper proof case on the side of the camera. • Insert the SIM and SD card into the appropriate slots in the camera • Mount the camera by attaching the mounting bracket to the camera, remove the 3M adhesive tape cover and mount the camera to the windscreen. The camera should be placed as high as possible on the driver side of the vehicle.
USING YOUR SURFSIGHT Directing the cameras Follow the following steps to direct the road and cabin facing cameras. 1. Unmount the camera 2. Using the security screwdriver provided, gently partially unscrew the three security screws on the side of the Surfsight until you can rotate the front and cabin facing cameras. Do not open the screws all the way 3. Make sure that the mounting bracket is not inserted, as it locks Surfsight and does not allow to rotate the cameras. 4.
USING YOUR SURFSIGHT Connect to power • Surfsight may only be connected to a power source using the supplied cables. • The power cable connects to the round connector located on the side of the camera. • The power source must provide 5V DC and at least 2A when connected through the supplied USB cable. • Surfsight only power-on when you connect power source，and will power-off after disconnect power source 15 seconds. surfsight.net | info@surfsight.
USING YOUR SURFSIGHT Unlocking your Surfsight • Press the touchscreen camera on your panel to enter the keypad screen • Enter 8888, which is the default PIN to enter the main menu. You should now see the main menu. surfsight.net | info@surfsight.
USING YOUR SURFSIGHT Entering the Main Menu • The Main Menu has 4 options o Live Video o Recordings o Settings o Exit surfsight.net | info@surfsight.
USING YOUR SURFSIGHT Viewing Live Video • You will see the live video from the camera displayed on the screen. • Use the arrow keys to switch between the front and cabin facing cameras. • Use the arrow back button to return to the main menu. surfsight.net | info@surfsight.
USING YOUR SURFSIGHT Viewing Recorded Videos • A list showing all the videos recorded on the SD card will be displayed on the list. • Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the videos. • Use the Play button to play the videos. • Use the arrow back button to return to the main menu. surfsight.net | info@surfsight.
USING YOUR SURFSIGHT Enter the Settings Menu • The settings menu will allow you to set various settings available on your Surfsight AI-12 including: o Driver Facing Camera o Text Overlay in Recordings o Distracted Driver Alerts o Audio Alarms for distracted driver or dangerous turns o Change the default PIN to enter the main menu o Calibration of your accelerometer o Adjust Volume and Screen Brightness surfsight.net | info@surfsight.
USING YOUR SURFSIGHT Driving Alerts • While driving a White Vehicle icon will be displayed on the screen. • In case a violent turn or distracted driver event is detected, the car icon will turn red, indicating a visual alert for the driver. • A voice alert will also be heard in case of a dangerous driving event. surfsight.net | info@surfsight.
USING YOUR SURFSIGHT Calibrating your sensors Surfsight AI-12 contains an internal accelerometer that detects dangerous driving behavior to automatically create video events. Cabin facing cameras must be directed at the driver The accelerometer is not calibrated before installation as every vehicle and installation is different, please follow the following steps to calibrate the accelerometer and direct the cameras: 1. 2. 3. 4.
USING YOUR SURFSIGHT Direct the cameras Follow the following steps to direct the road and cabin facing cameras. 1. Unmount the camera 2. Using the security screwdriver provided, gently partially unscrew the three security screws on the side of the unit until you can rotate the front and cabin facing cameras. Do not open the screws all the way 3. Make sure that the mounting bracket is not inserted, as it locks Surfsight and does not allow to rotate the cameras. 4.
SURFSIGHT CLOUD Connecting to the Surfsight Cloud 1. Open your internet browser and browse to surfsight.net 2. Click on the Login button and login if you already have a Surfsight account, then login to your account. 3. If you do not have a Surfsight account, you can create a new account for your Surfsight, by clicking on the Signup page. 4. Enter a new account by entering the following: A. Your email B. A password C. The device’s IMEI number.
SURFSIGHT CLOUD Features Available The Surfsight cloud service provides a complete video telematic service for your vehicle fleet. Surfsight cloud allows you to: • View your entire fleet online through a simple dashboard • View live video from your fleet at any time • View live location of your vehicles and get vehicle trip reports on the map • Dangerous driving events can be automatically uploaded to the Surfsight cloud to be reviewed.
FCC Warning 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. 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.
