Idrive X2 Installation and Operation Guide

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Warnings

Please read the following carefully regarding proper use of the product and ensuring the user’s safety.

1. Use the idrive device only for its intended purpose.

2. Do not disassemble, attempt to repair, or alter the idrive device. When malfunctions, errors, or other damage is found to be attributable to a user, said user may not be eligible for after sale service.

3. When cleaning the inside of a vehicle, do not spray water or any other cleaning product directly onto the idrive device. It may cause damage, fire, or electric shock.

4. Keep the idrive device away from chemicals or detergents as they may change the surface of the product or ruin internal components.

5. Do not insert any foreign objects into the idrive device. Severe impact, shock, or other foreign matter may cause damage to the idrive device.

6. When foreign matter blocks the lens, normal operation is impossible. Always ensure that the lens is free of any contaminants or obstruction. Other objects placed around the camera may be reflected off of the window and included in the image, so please do not leave unnecessary objects around the idrive device.

7. The product will not operate properly if its position changes. Make sure the product is installed securely and do not expose the device to excessive shock. Do not move the device after installation.

8. Staring at or operating the product while driving is dangerous and may cause an accident.

9. Keep the product away from excessively humid or salty environments.

10. This product uses high definition cameras. Sudden changes in light levels, such as entering or exiting a tunnel, may result in temporary image quality degradation. Excessive or insufficient light may also degrade image quality.

11. Excessively tinted windshields may result in poorly defined or distorted images.

12. Use ONLY the supplied cable to connect the idrive device to the power source, and only as directed in the manual. This product should be connected only to the power inside a vehicle. Any other power source is unacceptable and may cause malfunction or fire and may render the idrive device ineligible for after sale service.

13. If power to the idrive device is lost (i.e due to an accident), an image may not be recorded.

Idrive X2 Basics

X2 Camera

Accesories

Power Harness

Used to Supply power and event triggers from the vehicle to the X2 Device. The kit comes with the wire harness, Fuse holder and Fuse.

Wired Panic Button

Mounted in easy reach of the driver to manually trigger an event.

Optional Accesories

Driver ID

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Idrive PowerUP

The optional Idrive PowerUp protects electronics from voltage spikes, power surges, momentary power losses, abrupt voltage changes and noise interference on incoming DC power to Mobile Video Recording Electronics prone to memory loss or "crashes"

The Idrive PowerUp is a solid state device which provides "pure" power to Mobile Video Recording electronics by performing several essential functions.

1) Voltage Spike Protection: Engine cranking, pump and motor operation send voltage "spikes" through a vehicle’s electrical system that often "bulldoze" their way through the electronic circuitry. Idrive PowerUp eliminates this.

2) Backup Power: A group of Super capacitors that sum a minimum of 0.84F pack is built in the power conditioner, which acts as a power reservoir and is charged from the cars 12/24VDC charging network by using a step-down to 12.5VDC converter. In the event of a drop in DC voltage due to engine cranking or total power interruption, the Capacitors will maintain power to X1P or X2 equipment for a short period of time. This is essential for preventing memory and data loss.

3) Warning of Imminent Loss of Power and Over Voltages: An Error signal is generated over the Error brown wire and it can be used for triggering an event or counting the voltage errors over a period of time.

Installation Instructions

X2 Camera Installation

Before you start

Read this installation guide completely before beginning the installation.

Ensure the idrive Base Station and wireless access point(s) are working. This is so you can test the camera installation and so the cameras do not fill up with events.

Before installation, check the contents of the package and make sure all parts are accounted for and in good condition.

Since part of the installation process is setting the angle of the device, it is important to choose a workspace where the vehicle is level and stable, and can remain so throughout the installation.

Ensure that the mounting location chosen for the device will not interfere with the driver’s line of sight when operating the vehicle.

Use the included installation hardware to make sure that the wiring for the system is secure, and will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle

NOTE: The idrive units should only be installed by a qualified technician.

Select the mounting location

The proper location for mounting the X2 device is on the top center of the windshield. Ensure that:

Top center of the windshield

Mount the camera vertically

The lens must have an unobstructed view of the interior and the device must not interfere with the driver’s field of view.

Correct Positioning

Permits clear view from the idrive device to the occupant cabin, unobstructed by the rear view mirror

Too High

Blocks the driver and occupants faces showing eye and head positions during events

Too Low

Reduces cabin view and low hand placement during events. Also places forward viewing camera too low to the front hood reducing field of vision during events.

Wrong Angle

Obscures horizon for front viewing and cabin viewing cameras and reduces field of vision at outer edges of the event

Mounting of the X2 Device

X2 Mounting Bracket

X2 Camera (backside)

WARNING: The adhesive is very sticky. Once applied to the windshield, it will not come off easily. See page 21 for bracket removal instructions.

Install the mounting bracket

Separate the X2 camera from the mounting bracket by removing the hex screw.

Clean the installation area on the inside of the windshield using an alcohol wipe and wait until the windshield is completely dry. Make sure the glass is clean, dry and the air temperature is at least 50oF (10oC).

Position the bracket with the mounting notch facing upward. Hold the X2 camera up to the bracket to confirm that the unit will hang vertically in the appropriate fashion in relation to the review mirror (as explained above). Mark this position with masking tape or a pencil.

Remove the liner from the foam tape.

Start by placing only the top edge of the bracket against the windshield, aligned with the guide marks.

Press the bracket firmly against the windshield starting at the top and pressing the side downward. (Do not apply excessive pressure as it may cause the windshield to break)

Make sure there are no large air bubbles under the bracket. You may need to (carefully) apply additional pressure to the bracket and remove any large air bubbles. Use a small pin to create an escape path for the air if the problem is persistent.

Remove the tape, or markings using an alcohol wipe.

Install the X2 Camera into the bracket

Insert the nut into one of the hex-shaped holes in the bracket and hold it inside with a finger. Verify the nut fits flush with the hole, and is not sitting at an angle.

Align the mounting arm and notch on the camera and bracket, respectively, so that the camera hangs vertically.

Insert the bolt into the opposite hex-shaped hole as the nut, and turn until tight. As long as you hold the nut inside with a finger, it should catch and turn down to the bottom.

NOTE: once the bolt is inserted, the camera's position is rigid. The bolt must be removed completely if the position is to be altered.

Route the Idrive X2 Power Cable

WARNING: When installing the Idrive X2 Cable in a vehicle with side or curtain airbags, be certain that neither the cable nor your installation activities interfere with any airbag related mechanisms or might otherwise affect airbag deployment.

Starting just above the rear view mirror, route the cable under the window trim or headliner across to the door pillar.

Route the cable down the door pillar underneath the vertical door / window trim.

Route the cable out from underneath the trim and under the dashboard.

Note: You may need to remove the trim to route the cable. When reinstalling, be careful not to damage the trim clips or the cable. Keep the cable away from sharp edges and moving parts.

Idrive X2 Wiring Diagram

The Idrive X2 Cable is 14 feet long with a 6PIN connector at one end. One end of the cable - the 6PIN connector- plugs into the idrive device. It is then routed and secured under the dashboard.

The routing of the power cable will vary greatly depending on vehicle type. Choose a routing that will work the best for your particular application.

Attach the wires to the sources in the vehicle as shown below:

Required Connections

There are 3 required connections for the idrive device to function properly.

Connect the BLACK WIRE to negative or to a clean GROUND.

The RED power wire must be connected through the supplied fuse to a continuous +12V power source. This power must never shut off for proper device function.

The WHITE ignition wire must be connected through the supplied fuse to a 12V power source that is ignition switched. This wire tells the camera to boot up or to enter transfer mode to download events.

Optional Connections

There are 3 optional wire connections which when properly connected, will trigger an event on the idrive device. The description of the usage shown is suggested however each wire may be connected to the trigger point of your choice so long as electrical parameters are met. If you chose not to use the optional wires ensure that they are secured properly to prevent shorting.

Connect the GREEN wire to an Alarm Button (or trigger method of your choice).(This wire requires a 0V to 12V RISING edge level transition pulse of at least 50ms duration)

Connect the YELLOW wire to a Door Open (or trigger method of your choice).(This wire requires a 0V to 12V FALLING edge level transition pulse of at least 50ms duration)

Connect the BLUE wire to a Wired Panic Button (or trigger method of your choice). (This wire requires a MOMENTARY 0V FALLING edge level transition pulse of at least 50ms duration.) e.g. a momentary ground through the wired panic button.

Test Cable Connections

IMPORTANT! Use a voltmeter to verify the proper connection of each wire prior to plugging into the idrive device.

Plug the cable into the Device

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Wired Panic Button Installation

Installation

Choose the location to mount the Wired Panic Button carefully

Listed below are just a few scenarios when the location for the wired Panic Button:
- Is the location for driver access within or outside of visual range
- Is the location for driver access within or outside of arms reach
- Is the location potentially hazardous to safe vehicle operation
- If hidden, (e.g. in a glove box or under a seat) accidental activation may occur due to movement of clip boards or miscellaneous in-cab utilities
- An exposed Panic Button may call to much attention to itself
- If surface mounted, you have the option to route the wiring to exit through the side or the back of the Wired Panic Button housing
- You may wish to install more than one Wired Panic Button (wired in parallel)

After mounting the Wired Panic Button, route the cable safely toward the location that you terminated the cable harness from the idrive device
Connect the Black wire from the Wired Panic Button to the same ground location that you terminated the Black Ground wire from the idrive device
Securely connect the Red wire from Wired Panic Button to the Blue wire from the idrive Camera harness using either a wire nut, solder, or other wire connector
Check that all connections are correct using a voltmeter
Provide proper electrical insulation against short circuits using shrink tubing and/or electrical tape
Suspend any unused cable out of reach and from possible abrasion with cable-ties or electrical tape

Note: if more than one Wired Panic Button is to be installed, simply parallel all Black wires from the Panic button to ground and parallel all Red wires from each Wired Panic Button to the Blue wire on the idrive Camera Harness as in items 3 and 4

Driver ID Installation

Route the cable under the window trim or headliner across to the door pillar as with the power cable.

Route the cable out from underneath the trim and affix the Button to the dashboard using the double sided tape.

Position the Driver ID in the vehicle cabin where it is easy to reach and it won’t affect the driver’s performance.

Plug the Driver ID into the back of the camera using the Driver ID connector.

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Idrive PowerUp Installation

Determine the best mounting location for the PowerUp in the vehicle. A suitable location:

flat interior surface (Powerup Is not weather resistant)

Located so that the Idrive Device Power cable can reach it.

PowerUp may be mounted using double sided tape or Zip-ties

Idrive PowerUp is installed between the Idrive camera and the Vehicle

New vehicle Installation

Mount the PowerUp

Connect the idrive camera power harness to "camera" side of the PowerUp using the supplied crimp connectors. (the wire colors on the PowerUp match the colors of the idrive power harness.

Connect "car" side of the PowerUp to the vehicle

Install the fuse

Adding to Existing Installation

Remove all power to the idrive device

Cut the idrive power harness and strip all 12 wire ends.

Splice the PowerUp in series using the supplied crimp connectors

Restore power connections to the idrive device.

Uninstalling an X2 device

Unplug the power cable from the camera by pressing down on the connector locking tab and carefully pulling the cable out.

Unplug the Driver ID cable by gently pulling the cable towards the windshield.

Important do not pull on the camera to remove the bracket from the windshield!

Unscrew the fastener securing the camera to the windshield bracket and remove the camera.

Remove the bracket from the windshield – use a label-off product and carefully pull the bracket from the windshield. Note: If you are returning the device for repair or replacement, skip this step.

Idrive X2 Operation

Modes of Operation

The idrive X2 device has three major modes of operation:

Event Monitoring Mode

Initially after ignition energizing, the idrive device will display (Red/Green LEDs) for approximately 30 seconds during initialization. The Event Monitoring Mode will then start when the camera is fully initialized (Green/Green LEDs)

The idrive device will be continually recording but not saving data

When an event occurs the device will save data to internal memory

- Starting from a time interval prior to the event trigger

- Ending at a time interval after the event trigger

- The time interval is set in the idrive Control Center

If set in the Control Center, the idrive device will display a Left RED Event LED(Red/Green LEDs) for the duration of that event.

Transfer Mode (WiFi or USB)

The idrive device enters Transfer Mode when the vehicle’s ignition switch is turned OFF 50px(Amber/Green LEDs).

The transfer of events to the idrive Base Station can be done with either the built in WiFi network (Default) or with the supplied mini-USB Stick.

Wifi events transfer

The device will search for the idrive wireless network 120px(Flashing Amber/ Solid Green LEDs)

The idrive device will attempt to make a connection 15 times over approximately 3.5 minutes

When the idrive device is able to successfully connect to the idrive wireless network 50px(Solid Amber/Solid Green LEDs) it will begin downloading all recorded events to the idrive Base Station

Once all of the event data has been successfully transferred, the idrive device will shut 50px off (Both LEDs Off)

OR

If it cannot connect within that time period the idrive device will shut off 50px (Both LEDs Off)

OR

If set in the Control Center, The X1 device will record events after the ignition is turned OFF.
- Left LED Off and the Right LED will remain steady Green 60px (Off/Green)(See Sleep Mode Below)

USB Stick events transfer

Two methods to insert the USB properly Ignition ON or Ignition OFF

Ignition ON

Make sure the LEDs are Green Green

Insert the USB stick into the left side of the camera having the gold fingers on the USB stick facing away from you

Make sure you wait more than 60 seconds prior to the ignition switch being turned off

USB transfer will begin 50px(Solid Amber/Solid Green LEDs)

- The camera will not search for the idrive wireless network

OR

Ignition OFF

Make sure the LEDs are OFF Green or OFF OFF

Insert the USB stick into the left side of the camera having the gold fingers on the USB stick facing away from you

Turn the Ignition ON and let the Camera Boot up to Green Green

Wait 30 seconds and turn the Ignition OFF

USB transfer will begin 50px(Solid Amber/Solid Green LEDs)

- The camera will not search for the idrive wireless network

Note: The USB Stick MUST HAVE your idrive.cert file on it to be authorized (this prevents unauthorized download of events)

Note: The USB stick MUST NOT be removed prior to transfer completion or data loss may occur

Completion is indicated by both LEDs being Off 50px (See the “idrive Control Center Manual” for instructions on how to IMPORT the events into the Base Station with the USB stick)

OR

If set in the Control Center, The X1 device will record events after the ignition is turned OFF.
- Left LED Off and the Right LED will remain steady Green 60px (Off/Green)(See Sleep Mode Below)

WARNING: Do not unplug the idrive USB Stick during the transfer 50px(Solid Amber/Solid Green), as it may damage internal flash memory in the idrive device or the USB Stick.

Sleep Mode

After the ignition is turned Off and the Transfer Mode is complete (either WiFi or USB) the Left Red LED will flash (OFF-ON-OFF) and the Right LED will remain steady Green 60px (Off/Green)

This device is now in Sleep Mode. The duration of Sleep Mode (before turning off) is set in the Control Center per device.

During Sleep Mode, if an event takes place that is enabled for a specific Device (e.g. Shock Event, Door Event, Panic Event, other Wire Event) the left LED will turn RED, and the Right LED will remain Green for the duration of the Event as set in the Control Panel for that device.

Once the timer has expired for Sleep Mode, the idrive device will turn both LEDs Off 50px

Idrive Event Types

G-Force (Shock) Event

By default the idrive device will save video from 8 seconds before the event to 8 seconds after the event trigger (16 seconds total). (G-Force levels and default event lengths can be changed in the idrive Control Center.)

Door Open Event

When a door is opened, the idrive device will record from 5 seconds before the event to 5 seconds after the event (10 seconds total). The idrive device uses the existing circuitry of the automobile to detect that the door has been opened. The download of door open events may be disabled in the control center. Door events that are not downloaded from the device will be deleted from the device after 3 days.

Wireless Panic Event

By default when the wireless panic button is pressed, the device will save 15 seconds prior to and 15 seconds after the event trigger. (The default event lengths can be changed in the idrive Control Center.)

Wired Panic Event

By default when a wired panic button is pressed, the idrive device will save from 15 seconds before the event to 15 seconds after the event trigger. (The default event lengths can be changed in the idrive Control Center.)

Alarm Event

By default when the wireless panic button is pressed, the idrive device will save from 15 seconds before the event to 15 seconds after the event trigger. (The default event lengths can be changed in the idrive Control Center.)

The video together with the G-Force values, the GPS coordinates, date and time form an “Idrive Event File”. The Event File is saved on an internal flash memory.

Basic LED behavior

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Understanding GPS

NOTE: On the very first use, the idrive X2 unit must be outside of a garage for up to 10 minutes to acquire a line of sight GPS signal and become fully functional. The idrive device’s internal Date and Time are obtained from GPS. Vehicle speed is calculated by the GPS coordinates as are the mapping functions. Events will record during this time without GPS information.

GPS used for commercial purposes inherently has the average range error of more than 5 meters. Near buildings, underground, underpasses, or roadside trees, the range error may be more than 15 meters.

For GPS to triangulate the location of the vehicle there must be signals received from 3 of the 4 satellites “visible” in the sky. (GPS is line of sight). It can take some time in the open for this to happen.

A certain amount of time is needed from when the engine of a vehicle is started until GPS satellite reception begins, and this time may vary depending on weather and environmental conditions.

Do not use GPS with other products that send electromagnetic waves or that use GPS. This may reduce the performance of the GPS reception in this product.

Depending on GPS satellite reception, the accuracy of the mapping may not always show the shape of the road or a current location. Some examples of conditions that may affect GPS performance might include: Tall buildings, tree canopies, overpasses tunnels etc.

Driver ID Operation

At ignition start the green LED on the drive ID button will flash green and produce a beeping sound letting the driver know it is ready to receive his/her Identity.

The driver should place his/her unique driver key into the circular slot on the Driver ID Button.

The beeping and the LED flashing will automatically stop after the Driver ID has processed the Identity given by the unique driver key.

If the driver changes and the ignition had not been turned off, the new driver can ID himself with his/her own unique key without having to turn the ignition off and on again.

All the events that will be recorded on the camera will be assigned to the driver that has used his/her assigned unique driver key last.

If the new driver does not ID him/herself the Driver ID will continue using the identity from the previous driver.

Note: The Driver ID will continue beeping and the LED flashing bright green until the driver has connected his/her own unique driver key.

Appendix A : Specifications

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Idrive PowerUp Electrical specifications

PowerUP Specifications
Input	12-24 VDC Vehicles, Nominal Charging: 13.8-14.4 VDC for 12VDC, To Prevent Discharge: 13.4 -14.4 VDC 12-24 VDC Vehicles, Nominal Charging: 27.6-28.8 VDC for 24VDC, To Prevent Discharge: 27.6-28.8 VDC
Output	Voltage Spike Protected, according to ISO7637-2 with Capacitors providing consistent power for up to 15 seconds for X1P/X2 and other small devices. .7A is normal operating draw for Xseries products permitting up to 1.5A for short periods of time.
Max Current	PowerUp is designed to support a single device. Max Peak current consumption is 2 amps. PowerUp is not designed to operate at Peak for prolonged periods of time and will cause failure
Back-Up Power	12.5 VDC Nominal for connected Devices Up to 0.84F Back-Up Capacitance X1P or X2 for up to Fifteen (15) Seconds
Capacitor Life	0.84F Capacitance, 4-5 Years Typical Life - Replaceable
Voltage Spike Protection	12/24 VDC Vehicle Surge and Spike, up to 87V for 0.4 seconds, according to ISO7637-2
Operating Temperature	0-50˚C
Size and Weight	L: 6” , W : 2” H : 1.6” Weight: TBD