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Important Safety & Product Information
Take proper precautions when handling Lithium Polymer batteries. Damage from misuse or
modifications will void the warranty and could lead to serious injury.
Before charging your BWX-100, always inspect the device to ensure that there are no signs of
damage, deformity, or battery expansion/swelling. If you observe one of these conditions, do
not attempt to charge the device. Instead, follow the proper procedures to dispose of the bat-
tery, then contact L3 Mobile-Vision Service for assistance (800-336-8475). Charging a battery
that has begun to expand could cause serious personal injury, or result in smoke or fire!
DO NOT mishandle or drop the BWX-100, as this could damage the device and/or its
battery, cause serious personal injury, or result in smoke or fire.
DO NOT charge the BWX-100 with a device other than the factory supplied chargers.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in severe or permanent damage to the device
or its battery, cause serious personal injury, or result in smoke or fire.
DO NOT allow liquids to enter the BWX-100 or its charging station. This could cause
electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.
DO NOT expose the BWX-100 to extreme temperatures for an extended period of time.
Prolonged exposure to heat or cold (such as in a closed vehicle) may damage the device’s
battery and/or decrease its lifetime.
WARNING: Our magnetic mount option utilizes rare-earth magnets that have a strong
magnetic field. Please exercise caution when connecting the two plates. Keep your fingers out
of the way or you could pinch or even injure them! Also, keep magnets away from electronic
equipment, computer discs, credit cards, video tapes, and other magnetic media, as the
magnets can damage such items.
WARNING: Persons with pacemakers or medical implants should not use the magnetic
mount; its strong magnetic field could potentially interfere with the operation of your medical
device.
If the device becomes hot, visibly swells, or sustains damage to the case, discontinue use
and refrain from charging the device.
Any of the above conditions could cause serious personal injury or result in smoke or fire.
If you have any reason to be concerned about the safety of the product, cease using the BWX-
100 camera and contact L3 Mobile-Vision Customer Support at 800-336-8475.
© Copyright 2018 by L3 Mobile-Vision, 400 Commons Way, Suite F, Rockaway, NJ 07866
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1
In the Box .................................................................................................................... 1
BWX-100 Components & Controls .......................................................................... 2
Docking Station........................................................................................................... 3
LCD Menu .................................................................................................................. 3
Mount Options ............................................................................................................ 5
Alligator Clip ........................................................................................................ 5
Attaching the Alligator Clip to Your Camera ............................................... 6
Detaching the Alligator Clip from Your Camera ......................................... 7
Magnetic Mount ................................................................................................... 8
Components .................................................................................................. 8
Attaching the Magnet Mount to Your Camera ............................................. 8
Part 1: Detach the Two Magnets .......................................................... 8
Part 2: Connect the B Plate to the Back of the BWX-100 ................... 9
Attaching the Camera to Your Clothing via the Magnet Mount ................ 10
Detaching the Magnet Mount from the Camera ......................................... 11
Operating Procedures .............................................................................................. 11
Turning the Device On ....................................................................................... 12
Starting a Recording ........................................................................................... 12
Stopping a Recording ......................................................................................... 13
Capturing a Snapshot and/or Inserting a Tracepoint .......................................... 14
Turning ‘Covert’ Mode On/Off .......................................................................... 15
Checking Remaining Record Time .................................................................... 16
Checking Remaining Battery Power .................................................................. 16
Turning Audio Mute On/Off .............................................................................. 17
Uploading Videos to DES .................................................................................. 18
Charging the BWX-100 ...................................................................................... 22
Charging via the Uplink Station ................................................................. 22
Charging via a Stand-Alone Docking Station ............................................. 23
Battery Safety & Usage Guidelines ............................................................ 23
Viewing Officer Information .............................................................................. 24
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Operating Procedures (cont’d)
Viewing Device Information .............................................................................. 24
Viewing Your BWX-100’s IP Address .............................................................. 27
Remotely Triggering a Recording ...................................................................... 28
Performing a Self-Test........................................................................................ 29
Turning the Device Off....................................................................................... 30
Getting Started ......................................................................................................... 30
Assigning IP Addresses to Your BWX-100 Devices ......................................... 31
Existing DEP, DEA Precinct, or DEF Customers .............................................. 31
DEV Customers .................................................................................................. 32
Configuring the LAN port on your BWX-100 PC for DHCP ............................ 32
Configuring BWX-100 to Work with DES ............................................................. 34
Configuring a New BWX-100 DVR in DES ...................................................... 37
Selecting the BWX-100 Download Options ............................................... 37
Changing a BWX-100 DVR Record .......................................................... 39
Changing a BWX-100 DVR When Fleet
Management is On ............................................................................. 40
Changing a BWX-100 DVR When Fleet
Management is Off ............................................................................ 46
Replacing a BWX-100 .............................................................................................. 50
BWX-100 Dimensions .............................................................................................. 52
FCC Compliance ...................................................................................................... 52
Contact Information ................................................................................................. 53
Audio/Visual Indicators ........................................................................................... 54
Contact Information ................................................................................................. 54
Index .......................................................................................................................... 55
Introduction
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Introduction
BWX-100 is a body worn digital video recorder that can be used to capture high
definition video with audio. After recording video, you upload it to DES by placing
the device in a docking station connected to your DES server.
BWX-100 features include:
10.5 hours of video recording in full high definition (1080p) or 12 hours in high
definition (720p)
129° horizontal field of view at 720p and 1080p
Bi-directional record triggering between BWX-100 devices
Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth
Coming Soon: Mobile App for iOS and Android devices.
With BWX-100, you can:
Tag video in the field
Review video in the field
Check device status in the field, such as remaining record time and battery power.
Capture a still photo “snapshot” while a recording is in progress
Insert a “tracepoint” place marker while a recording is in progress
Record in “Covert Mode”, which deactivates all electronic audio/visual indicators
Mute audio
Upload video to DES via a docking station connected to the DES server
Capture up to 90 seconds of pre-record video.
For more information, see:
In the Box, below
BWX-100 Components & Controls, next page
Docking Station, page 3
LCD Menu, page 3
Mount Options, page 5
Operating Procedures, page 11
Getting Started, page 30
Configuring BWX-100 to Work with DES, page 34
Replacing a BWX-100, page 50
BWX-100 Dimensions, page 52
Audio-Visual Indicators, page 54
Contact Information, page 52.
In the Box
BWX-100 digital video recorder with built-in battery
Docking station
Two mount hardware options: alligator clip or magnetic mount.
BWX-100 Components & Controls
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BWX-100 Components & Controls
Record button
Camera lens
Speaker
FRONT
BOTTOM
Docking Station port
Recording-in-progress LED
Microphone 1
Microphone 2
BACK
SIDE
Covert Mode
Button
Snap/Trace
button
Mute button
Connection
point for
camera
mount
Docking Station
Lock tab; used
to link multiple
docking stations
together
Micro USB port
(for power cable)
Amber: 100 megabit network
connection; also displays when
docked BWX-100 is off
Green: Gigabit
network connection
Blue: Power ON
Select button for LCD menu
Navigation buttons for LCD menu
BWX-100 connector
BACK
LCD menu
Ethernet cable port
Power/Record LED
?
TOP
Docking Station
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Docking Station
The Docking Station has three purposes:
Upload videos from the BWX-100 to your DES
storage server
Download configuration/device data from DES to your
BWX-100
Recharge the BWX-100’s battery.
On the front of the Docking Station, there are three LEDs:
The blue light indicates that there is a power
connection to the Docking Station
The green light indicates that the BWX-100 has a gigabit
connection to the network
The amber light indicates that the BWX-100 has a 100 megabit connection to the
network. Also displays when a docked BWX-100 is turned off, so when you see
this light, check to make sure your BWX-100 is powered on.
The Docking Station includes a clip on its side that is used to link multiple devices
together to form an “Uplink Station”. For more information, see “Uploading Videos
to DES” on page 18.
LCD Menu
The LCD menu on the top of your device is used to view device indicators, assign
categories to newly recorded videos, and perform a self-test on your BWX-100.
To navigate this menu, use the buttons located on the side of the BWX-100.
Navigation arrows, used to scroll through menu options.
Select button, used to select the displayed menu option.
To exit a menu, use the navigation arrows to display the BACK option, then press
the Select button.
The BACK option
returns you to the
previous menu
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This table describes the icons used to represent various camera settings and statuses.
These icons display on the device’s LCD menu.
LCD Icons
Icon
Description
Battery charge indicator. Displays in the upper left corner of the
LCD screen when the device is on. The more diagonal lines there
are, the higher the battery charge.
To determine the exact percentage of battery power that remains on
your device, see “Checking Remaining Battery Power” on page 16.
Mute indicator. Displays when the mute function is activated (i.e.,
audio is off).
Record indicator. Displays when a recording is in progress.
Wi-Fi indicator. Displays when device is connected to a Wi-Fi
network.
Bluetooth search indicator. Displays when device is searching for a
Bluetooth signal.
Bluetooth connection indicator. Displays when device is connected
to an iOS or Android device via Bluetooth.
Network indicator. Displays when device is connected to the net-
work on which your storage server resides.
Micro SD card storage indicator. Displays in the upper right cor-
ner of the LCD screen when the device is on. This icon shows
how much recording time you have left on your device. The fuller
the icon, the less recording time you have left.
To determine the exact percentage of storage space that remains on
your device, see “Checking Remaining Record Time” on page 16.
HINT: After 45 seconds of inactivity, the LCD menu will automatically return to the
READY screen. Therefore, try not to pause for too long between menu selections, or
you might have to start over from the beginning!
High charge
Low charge
Little or no
space left
90 -100 %
space left
Mount Options
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Mount Options
To attach a BWX-100 to your clothing, first determine which type of mount will
work best for you: alligator clip or magnetic mount. If you are using the alligator
clip, examine the clip on the back of the device to make sure it’s facing in the
direction you want: left, right, or down. For example, if you plan to clip the device to
the pocket of your shirt, you would position the clip in the down position.
For further instructions, proceed to the appropriate section:
Alligator Clip, below
Magnetic Mount, page 8.
Alligator Clip
The alligator clip includes pointy “teeth” that firmly grip your clothing.
(Continued)
SIDE
FRONT
BACK
Left facing clip
Downward
facing clip
Right facing clip
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Attaching the Alligator Clip to Your Camera
1 Hold the BWX-100 in one hand and the alligator clip in the other hand. The clip’s tab
should be facing up.
WARNING: Do not subject tab to excessive use of pressure.
2 Place the mount plate in the round slot on the back of the BWX-100 with the tab in
the 11:00 position for a downward facing clip, 8:00 position for a left facing clip, or
2:00 position for a right facing clip.
This side clicks into the
BWX-100 mount slot
Tab faces up
Mount slot
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3 Rotate the base mount clockwise until it snaps into place.
Detaching the Alligator Clip from Your Camera
1 Press the release button down with one thumb while you rotate the alligator clip
counter clockwise with another finger.
2 Pull the clip up and off the camera.
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Magnetic Mount
This mount is comprised of two magnetic plates that snap together, referred to in this
guide as the A and B plates (see illustration below). The B plate goes in front of your
clothing and the A plate goes behind your clothing.
WARNING: The magnetic clip utilizes rare-earth magnets that have a strong magnetic
field. Please exercise caution when connecting the two plates. Keep your fingers out
of the way or you could pinch or even injure them! Also, keep magnets away from
electronic equipment, computer discs, credit cards, video tapes, and other magnetic
media, as the magnets can damage such items.
Components
Attaching the Magnet Mount to Your Camera
Part 1: Detach the Two Magnets
1 Using your thumbs, slide the A plate to
the right or left so that it is half on/half
off the B plate. This requires firm
pressure.
B plate
Base mount hardware
(reverse side of B plate)
A plate
Mount slot
B
B
A
B
A
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2 Twist the A plate to the right or left.
3 Slide the A plate off the B plate.
Part 2: Connect the B Plate to the Back of the BWX-100
1 Hold the BWX-100 in one hand and the B plate in the other hand. The arrow on the
release tab should face up.
2 Place the B plate in the round slot on the back of the device. Position it so that it’s
tilted approximately 30o counter-clockwise, as pictured here.
A
B
B
B
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3 Rotate the B plate clockwise until it snaps into place and the up arrow points up.
Attaching the Camera to Your Clothing via the Magnet Mount
Position the B plate (now with camera attached) in front of your clothing. Next,
position the A plate behind your clothing so that the two plates snap together and line
up properly. You may have to slide the A plate to the right or left to achieve a proper
connection.
When you’re ready to remove the camera, simply hold the camera with one hand
while you use the other hand to reach behind your clothing and slide the A plate to
the right or left.
Removing
the Camera
B
A
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Detaching the Magnet Mount from the Camera
1 Place the BWX-100 in one hand while you stabilize the B plate with your thumb.
2 Press the release button down with one thumb while you rotate the B plate counter-
clockwise with another finger.
3 Pull the magnet mount up and off the camera.
Operating Procedures
Proceed to the desired topic:
Turning the Device On, next page
Starting a Recording, next page
Stopping a Recording, page 13
Capturing a Snapshot and/or Inserting a Tracepoint, page 14
Turning ‘Covert’ Mode On/Off, page 15
Checking Remaining Record Time, page 16
Checking Remaining Battery Power, page 16
Turning Audio Mute On/Off, page 17
Uploading Videos to DES, page 18
Charging the BWX-100, page 22
Viewing Officer Information, page 24
Viewing Device Information, page 24
Viewing Your BWX-100’s IP Address, page 27
Remotely Triggering a Recording, page 28
Performing a Self-Test, page 29
Turning the Device Off, page 30.
B
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Turning the Device On
To turn your BWX-100 on, simultaneously press the Snap/Trace
and Mute buttons until the device vibrates. Next, release the
buttons and wait for the device to boot. This will take approximate-
ly 30 seconds. During this time, the LCD screen may be blank for
several seconds. Don’t worry—the device is still booting.
When the boot is complete,
the device vibrates/chirps, the
Power/Record LED turns
green, and the word READY
displays on the LCD screen.
Starting a Recording
1 To start a recording, first make sure the device is powered on and the word READY
displays on the LCD screen. (If necessary, review “Turning the Device On” above.)
2 Press the Record button for two seconds. The following indicators confirm that you
have successfully initiated a recording:
The Power/Record LED on the top of the device changes from green to red
The Recording-in-Progress LED on the front of the device turns red
The device vibrates twice and chirps once
The icon and the word RECORDING
display on the LCD screen.
As long as a video is in progress, the LEDs will remain solid red. (Exception: When
Covert mode is on, audio-visual indicators will be suppressed.)
If you activated the Recording Alert feature in DES, the device will also vibrate
every X* minutes as long as a video is in progress.
* Where X = the Recording-in-Progress time interval entered in DES
Success!
To start or stop
a recording, press
here for two seconds
LEDs
Recording-in-Progress icon
To turn the BWX-100
on, simultaneously
press the Snap/Trace
and Mute buttons
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If you attempt to start a recording and the device chirps three times, it means that
your device is either low on battery power or storage space. When this occurs, look at
the LCD screen:
If the words STORAGE FULL display and the Battery icon is blinking, you need
to upload your videos right away. To do so, place the device in your agency’s
Uplink Station. After the videos upload, try recording again.
If the words BATTERY LOW display and the Battery icon is blinking, place the
device in a docking station that’s connected to a power source. Once the word
CHARGED displays on the LCD screen, try recording again.
Stopping a Recording
1 To stop a recording in progress, press the Record button for two seconds. The
following indicators confirm that you have successfully ended your recording:
The Power/Record LED on the top of the device turns green
The Recording-in-Progress LED on the front of the device turns off
The device vibrates once and chirps twice*
The LCD screen displays the words STOPPING RECORDING, followed by
either SELECT CATEGORY or READY.
If SELECT CATEGORY displays, proceed to the next step.
If READY displays, it means that your BWX does not currently have any video
categories on it. End of Procedure.
2 Press the button. Your first video category displays.
To assign the first category to your video, press again. End of Procedure.
– OR –
To assign a different category to your video, proceed to the next step.
3 Continue pressing theorbutton until the desired category displays.
4 Press the button. The device assigns the displayed category to your new video.
NOTE: If you’re interrupted while performing this procedure and the READY screen
displays, it means you’ve missed your chance to tag the video in the field. In that
case, you’ll have to make the category assignment from within DES.
* If the device chirps three times, it indicates that your device is either low on battery power or storage space.
Problems?
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Capturing a Snapshot and/or Inserting a Tracepoint
If desired, your Agency Administrator can configure the Snap/Trace button to
perform one of the following actions while a recording is in progress:
Capture a video still image or “snapshot”
Insert a “tracepoint” place marker in the video. By marking a video with a
tracepoint, it will allow you to quickly advance to an important segment in that
video later during playback.
Capture a still image and insert a tracepoint place marker (default).
1 If your BWX-100 is already programmed to perform the desired Snap/Trace
action(s), skip to step 3. Otherwise proceed to the next step.
2 Login to your DEP, DEA Precinct, DEV, or DEF server application as an Admin
user. Next, display the BWX-100’s Edit DVR screen. (For detailed instructions, see
“Changing a BWX-100 DVR Record” on page 39.) Finally, select a value from the
Snapshot/Tracepoint drop-down list and click Save.
Once you’ve finished configuring your BWX-100, proceed to the next step.
3 Press the Snap/Trace button while a recording is in progress.
The BWX-100 vibrates and either TRACEPOINT MARKED or SNAPSHOT
TAKEN displays on the LCD screen.
TRACEPOINT MARKED displays if the device is programmed to insert a tracepoint
only. SNAPSHOT TAKEN displays if the device is programmed to take a snapshot
only or perform both actions.
To capture a snapshot image
and/or insert a tracepoint,
press this button while a
recording is in progress
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Turning ‘Covert’ Mode On/Off
Your BWX-100 includes a feature called “covert” mode. In this mode, the device’s
lights and audible sounds are disabled, allowing you to record discreetly when
necessary. You can activate this feature any time the device is on, whether you’re
recording or not.
Before you use this feature, make sure you are familiar with your agency’s policies
regarding the use of covert mode.
1 To turn convert mode on, press the Covert Mode button for two seconds.
The device vibrates twice and the words COVERT MODE ON display.
As long as Covert mode is on, the word COVERT will display in the lower right cor-
ner of the LCD screen.
2 To turn covert mode off, press the Covert Mode button again for two seconds. The
device vibrates/chirps twice and the words COVERT MODE OFF display.
To turn Covert mode
on/off, press this
button for 2 seconds
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Checking Remaining Record Time
To determine how much recording time you have left on your BWX-100, first
examine the Micro SD Card icon located in the upper right corner of the LCD screen.
The more black fill on this icon, the less storage space there is.
If you want to know the exact percentage of recording time that remains your device,
follow this procedure.
1 Press theorbutton until DEVICE INFO displays.
2 Press the button.
3 Press theorbutton until STORAGE SPACE displays
4 Press the button. The percentage of recording space remaining on your device
displays.
Checking Remaining Battery Power
To determine how much battery power you have left on your BWX-100, first
examine the Battery icon located in the upper left corner of the LCD screen.
The more diagonal lines there are, the higher the battery charge.
If you want to know the exact percentage of battery charge remaining on your device,
follow this procedure.
1 Press theorbutton until DEVICE INFO displays.
Remaining space on internal
micro SD card. In this example,
the storage card is FULL
This example depicts
a fully charged
battery
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2 Press the button. The words BATTERY LEVEL display.
3 Press again. The percentage of remaining battery power displays.
NOTE: When your battery level is less than 10%, the Battery icon starts blinking and
the words BATTERY LOW display.
Turning Audio Mute On/Off
If desired, you can activate the mute feature* so that your BWX-100 will not capture
any audio during a current or future recording. You can activate this feature any time
the device is on, whether you’re recording or not.
1 To turn Audio Mute on, press the Mute button for two seconds.
The device vibrates/chirps and the words MIC OFF display, indicating that audio is
no longer being captured (i.e., Audio Mute is on).
* Assuming that this feature has not been disabled in DES
To mute a
recording, press
this button for
two seconds
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As long as Audio Mute is on, the word MUTED will display in the lower right corner
of the LCD screen.
2 To turn Audio Mute off, press the Mute button again for two seconds. The device
vibrates/chirps and the words MIC ON display, indicating that audio is being
captured again (i.e., Audio Mute is off).
Disabling the Mute Feature If your Agency Administrator does not want users
to have the capability of muting a video’s audio while a recording is in progress,
he needs to login to DES as an Admin user and disable the mute setting. To do
so, display the appropriate DVR record or DVR Group record, deselect the Mute
Enabled checkbox, then save your changes
Uploading Videos to DES
BWX-100 is designed to work with your existing L3 Mobile-Vision DES application:
DEP, DEA Precinct, DEF, or DEV. This section describes how to upload your video
files to these applications.
1 If your agency already has a BWX-100 Uplink Station set up, skip to step 3 on page
21. Otherwise proceed to the next step.
2 Set up a BWX-100 Uplink Station for your officers:
a) Link all your BWX-100 docking stations together using the locking mechanism
on the side of each device.
b) Select one of three configurations, as illustrated in Figures 1 – 3 beginning on the
next page.
c) Using standard Ethernet cables, connect each docking station to a server switch.
d) Connect each docking station to a power source in one of three ways: (Continued)
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Use one power adapter per docking station, as pictured in Figure 1 below.
Because each of your BWX-100s comes with a power adapter, this option does
not require any additional equipment.
– OR –
Use one power adapter per six docking stations, as pictured in Figure 2 on
page 20.
– OR –
Use a server switch that has POE (power over Ethernet) ports. This will eliminate
the need for any power adapters, as POE ports provide both server access and
power. See Figure 3 on page 20.
e) Use an Ethernet cable to connect the back of the server switch to an Ethernet port
on your DES storage server.
(Continued on page 21)
Figure 1: Uplink Station with Optional Power Adapters
Docking stations
Ethernet cables
Single power
Adapter
*DEV customers connect to a PC
DES
Server
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Figure 2: Uplink Station with 6-part Power Adapter
Figure 3: Uplink Station with Power-Over-Ethernet
*DEV customers connect to a PC
Docking stations
Ethernet cables
6-part power adapter
(optional upgrade)
Docking stations
Ethernet cables
*DEV customers connect to a PC
DES
Server*
DES
Server*
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3 Make sure your BWX-100 is powered on, then place it into
one of the docking stations at your
agency’s Uplink Station.
Once the device successfully connects to your storage server, the words DES
CONNECTED display on the LCD screen, as well as the network symbol.
Next, the videos stored on that device begin uploading to the server. If there are any
updates available on the storage server (device setting changes, firmware changes,
etc.), that data will also download to the device. The uploading/downloading process
may take several minutes or longer, depending on the size of the videos you are
uploading.
How do I know when uploading is complete? To determine if your videos are
finished uploading, login to DES. Next, check the Free Space indicator on the
Mobile Devices page. Once it’s solid green, your upload is complete.
This symbol indicates that the BWX-100 is
currently connected to the server network
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Charging the BWX-100
The BWX-100 comes with an internal, rechargeable battery. When the battery is very
low, the words BATTERY LOW display on the LCD screen and the Battery icon
appears empty, as pictured left. To recharge the battery, you can either place the
device in one of the docking stations at your agency’s Uplink Station, or place it in a
“stand alone” docking station that’s connected to a power source.
For more information, see:
Charging via the Uplink Station, below
Charging via a Stand-Alone Docking Station, page 23
Battery Safety & Usage Guidelines, page 23.
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove the BWX’s internal battery yourself. Doing so
could void your warranty. When it’s time to replace the battery (see guidelines on
page 23), contact L3 Mobile-Vision Service at 1-800-336-8475.
Charging via the Uplink Station
The Uplink Station that you use to upload videos to your storage server doubles
as a charging station. When you return to your precinct after a recording session,
proceed to your agency’s Uplink Station and place the BWX-100 in one of the
available docking stations. While your device is charging, the LCD screen displays
the word CHARGING followed by the current battery charge.
When the device is fully charged, the word CHARGED displays on the LCD screen
and the Battery icon appears full, as pictured left.
Charging takes anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, depending on how much
of a charge the battery had left in it when you placed it in the Uplink Station.
The Battery Charge Indicator shows the
approximate charge remaining on your battery.
The more lines, the greater your charge
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Charging via a Stand-Alone Docking Station
The docking station that is included with your BWX-100 can be used to charge your
device regardless of whether it’s currently connected to an Uplink Station. Just make
sure that the docking station is connected to a power source.
WARNING: Do not plug the micro USB plug directly into the bottom of your BWX-
100. Rather, place the BWX-100 in a docking station, and plug
Battery Safety & Usage Guidelines
Battery performance will vary based on power management settings, video resolution
and environmental conditions. As with all batteries, maximum capacity decreases
with time and use and will need to be replaced by an L3 Mobile-Vision Service
professional at least every 12 months. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and
settings.
Do not mishandle or drop the BWX-100. Doing so could damage the device or
its battery, cause serious personal injury, or result in smoke or fire.
Do not charge the BWX-100 with a device other than the factory supplied
chargers. Doing so could cause serious personal injury or result in smoke or fire.
If there is noticeable damage to your BWX-100, do not attempt to charge the
device. Doing so could damage the device or its battery, cause serious personal
injury, or result in smoke or fire. Rather, contact L3 Mobile-Vision Service for
assistance at 800-336-8475.
Never charge the BXW-100 when the device is above 113° F.
Replace the battery every 12 months. To do so, contact L3 Mobile-Vision
Service for assistance. Do not attempt to change the battery yourself.
Avoid exposing the device to extreme temperatures for an extended period of
time, such as leaving the camera unattended in a vehicle where the interior or
trunk of the vehicle may get very hot or cold. Do not expose the device to
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temperatures above 122° F or below 0° F, as lithium batteries are susceptible to
temperature extremes.
Viewing Officer Information
This section describes how to view information on the officer to whom a particular
BWX-100 is currently assigned in DES, including the officer’s name and assigned
car number.
1 Hold the BWX-100 so that the LCD menu is visible.
2 Press theorbutton until OFFICER INFO displays.
3 Press the button. The words OFFICER NAME display.
4 To view the Officer Name, press again. Proceed to the next step.
– OR –
To view the officer’s car number, press theorbutton until CAR NUMBER
displays, then press . Proceed to the next step.
5 When you’ve finished viewing a particular setting, press the button to return to
the previous menu.
6 To exit the OFFICER INFO menu, press theorbutton until the word BACK
displays, then press .
Viewing Device Information
This section describes how to view information stored on the BWX-100’s DVR
record in DES.
1 Hold the BWX-100 so that the LCD menu is visible.
2 Press theorbutton until DEVICE INFO displays.
3 Press the button. The words BATTERY LEVEL display.
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4 To view the battery level, press again.
– OR –
To view a different setting, use the orbutton to display the setting you wish to
view, then press . See descriptions below.
Setting
Description
BATTERY LEVEL
The percentage of charge remaining on the device’s
battery.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
YES. Your agency is recording in a region that
observes daylight savings time.
NO. Your agency is recording in a region that does
not observe daylight savings time.
TIME ZONE
The time zone in which your agency is recording.
DATE
The date that the device is currently set to, e.g.,
FEB--09--2018.
TIME
The time that the device is currently set to. Displays in
HH MM SS format. Note: While you are in the TIME
field, the “seconds” segment (SS) will not update.
HW VERSION
The device’s hardware version, e.g., 01.
SERIAL NUMBER
The device’s 10-digit serial number, e.g., 0000000118
BUILD DATE
The date on which the device was manufactured, e.g.,
JAN 01 2018.
FW VERSION
The firmware version currently installed on this
device, e.g., 1.5.99
STORAGE SPACE
The percentage of storage space that remains on the
device’s built-in micro USB card, e.g., 90% LEFT.
5 When you’re finished viewing a particular setting, press the button to return to
the previous menu.
6 To exit the DEVICE INFO menu, press theorbutton until the word BACK
displays, then press .
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Viewing Your BWX-100’s IP Address
This section describes how to view your BWX-100’s IP address. This is a numerical
label that is required in order for the BWX-100 to communicate with your storage
server. You may occasionally be asked to provide this number to your Agency Ad-
ministrator or an L3 Mobile-Vision Service professional.
1 Hold the BWX-100 so that the LCD menu is visible.
2 Press theorbutton until the word NETWORKING displays.
3 Press the button. The word ETHERNET displays.
4 Press again. The word STATUS displays.
5 Press theorbutton until the word CONFIG displays.
6 Press the button. DHCP displays.
7 Press theorbutton until IP ADDR displays.
8 Press again. The device’s IP address displays.
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Remotely Triggering a Recording
The remote triggering function will automatically trigger a recording on a remote
device or devices whenever an officer manually starts a BWX-100 recording within
line sight of one or more BWX-100s that are within range (assuming those devices
are configured for remote triggering).
If your agency is also using the FlashbackHD in-car video system, the auto-trigger
function will remotely trigger recordings in two additional ways.
Additional Triggers (Flashback Only)
Trigger Type
Description
BWX-to Flashback
Automatically start a Flashback recording whenever
an officer starts a BWX-100 recording within line
sight of a Flashback that is less than 100 feet away.
Flashback-to-BWX
Automatically start a BWX-100 recording whenever a
Flashback recording is initiated* within line sight of a
BWX-100 that is less than 100 feet away.
To configure your BWX-100 to broadcast and receive remote record trigger
messages, login to DES and select Enabled from the Remote Triggering drop-down
list. This will cause two things to happen:
Whenever you start a recording, your BWX-100 will broadcast a remote record
trigger message, which in turn will cause all in-range devices to start recording.
Whenever you receive a remote record trigger message from another device when
your device is idle (i.e., not recording), your BWX-100 will automatically start
recording.
NOTE: When remote triggering is disabled, the BWX-100 will not be able to
broadcast or receive remote record trigger messages.
For instructions on how to update your BWX-100’s DES record, see “Changing a
BWX-100 DVR Record on page 39.
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Performing a Self-Test
The SELF TEST feature performs a series of system checks on your BWX-100.
Perform this procedure when instructed to do so by an L3 Mobile-Vision Service
professional.
1 Hold the BWX-100 so that the LCD menu is visible.
2 Press theor button until SELF TEST displays.
3 Press the button. The words RUN SELF TEST display.
4 Press again to begin the test. A series of characters will display on-screen, includ-
ing the alphabet. This will take approximately one minute. As the test nears its end,
the device icons will display one at a time.
When the test is complete, the device will vibrate/chirp three times and the word
READY will redisplay.
Your next step is to review the test status (PASS or FAIL).
5 Press theor button until SELF TEST displays.
6 Press the button.
7 Press theor button until the word STATUS displays.
8 Press the button.
If PASS displays, it indicates that your device passed all components of the test. End
of Procedure.
If FAIL displays, it indicates that your device failed one or more components of
the test.
Your next step is to review the test results.
9 Press theor button until the word BACK displays.
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10 Press the button. The previous menu redisplays.
11 Press theor button until the word RESULTS displays.
12 Press the button.
13 Press theor button to scroll through your test results.
Turning the Device Off
To turn your BWX-100 off after a shift or recording session, sim-
ultaneously press the Snap/Trace and Mute buttons until the device
vibrates and the words SHUTTING DOWN display on the LCD
screen. The device then powers off.
Getting Started
This section describes how to get up and running with BWX-100. The following is an
overview of the steps involved in setting up the BWX-100 with your DES software.
The specific procedures involved in each of these steps are referenced in various
sections throughout this document.
Make sure that you perform these steps in sequential order.
In collaboration with your agency’s Network/IT staff, determine the range of IP
addresses that are not currently being used by Flashback DVRs, access points, or
Backup PCs on the L3 Mobile-Vision network. Write this information down, as you
will need it the next time you contact L3 Mobile-Vision Service.
Set up an Uplink Station for your BWX-100s, as pictured in Figures 1 – 3 beginning
on page 19. The server switch should contain the network environment for your L3
specific devices (i.e., Flashback DVRs, robotic DVD burner, and wireless access
points). Your agency’s Network/IT staff can assist you with this task.
Place your BWX-100 in one of the docking stations in your Uplink Station. Leave it
there until the word CHARGED displays, indicating that the device is fully charged.
Select the appropriate DES BWX-100 download options and preferred settings, as
described in “Configuring a New BWX-100 DVR in DES” on page 37.
1
2
4
3
To turn the BWX-100
off, simultaneously
press the Snap/Trace
and Mute buttons
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If you are a DEV customer, select an option to assign an IP address to your BWX-
100, as described in “DEV Customers” on page 32.
If you are a DEP, DEA Precinct, or DEF customer, speak with one of our Technical
Support Engineers (TSEs) to help you configure the DHCP service (see NOTE below)
and set up the storage server to assign IP addresses to your BWX-100s. To contact
Mobile-Vision Support, call 1-800-336-8475 and select the Service option, followed
by Back Office.
NOTE: If your agency has a DHCP server on the LAN to which you’re connecting
the BWX-100, you may connect the devices to the “non L3” network that interacts
with your department’s PCs. However, in that scenario, your department would be
responsible for configuring the DHCP service.
Assigning IP Addresses to Your BWX-100 Devices
If any of these conditions apply to you, you may skip this section:
You are a new DEP, DEA Precinct, or DEF customer
Your agency has a DHCP server on the LAN to which you’re connecting the
BWX-100
If none of these conditions apply to you, you need to select a method for the system
to “discover” each BWX-100 device and assign it an IP address. An IP Address is a
numerical label that is required in order for the BWX-100 to communicate with your
DES storage server. The method you select depends on the type of software you’re
using.
For more information, see:
Existing DEP, DEA Precinct, or DEF Customers, below
DEV Customers, next page.
Existing DEP, DEA Precinct, or DEF Customers
If you are running DEP, DEA Precinct, or DEF on a Linux server, you need to install
and configure a DHCP server ‘RPM’ file so that the system can automatically assign
IP addresses to your BWX-100s. One of our Technical Support Engineers can assist
you with this task. To contact us, call 1-800-336-8475 and select the Service option,
followed by Back Office.
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DEV Customers
If you are running Digital Evidence Viewer (DEV) on a Windows PC, you have three
options to assign IP addresses to your BWX-100s (select one):
1) Configure the Dell PowerConnect Ethernet switch to automatically assign IP
addresses to your BWX-100s. An L3 Mobile-Vision Technical Support Engineer
can assist you with this task. If you don’t have a Dell PowerConnect Ethernet
switch and do not wish to purchase one, select option 2 or 3 instead.
– OR –
2) Install and Configure a DHCP Server Windows application provided by L3
Mobile-Vision. An L3 Mobile-Vision Technical Support Engineer can assist you
with this task.
– OR –
3) Configure the LAN port on your BWX-100 PC for DHCP, as described below.
This procedure only applies to customers who have one BWX-100. If you have
more than one device, you will have to use option 1 or 2.
If you’re not sure which option to choose, let us know and we will help you with that
decision. To reach L3 Mobile Vision Support, call 1-800-336-8475 and select the
Service option, followed by Back Office.
Configuring the LAN port on your BWX-100 PC for DHCP
If you are a DEV customer who has only one BWX-100, use this procedure to
configure your PC’s LAN port so that it will automatically assign an IP address to
the BWX-100.
NOTE: The following instructions represent Windows 7. If you have a different
version of Windows, this procedure may vary slightly.
1 Locate the Network Icon in the lower right corner of your Windows screen.
2 Right-click on the icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center from the
popup menu.
3 Go to the left side of your screen and select Change adapter settings.
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4 Locate the DVR network. (This is typically not the network that has access to the
internet or your agency’s intranet.)
5 Right-click on the DVR network and select Properties from the popup menu.
6 Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to highlight it, then click the
Properties button.
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7 Make sure the following options are selected:
8 Click OK.
9 Close all the windows that you opened during this setup process.
Configuring BWX-100 to Work with DES
Before you begin using your BWX-100, you must change certain settings in DES.
As with Flashback videos, BWX-100 videos are typically linked to a particular
officer, that is, the officer who recorded the video or captured the snapshot. To create
this link, DES includes an Officer Dispatch feature that is somewhat similar to the
USB Login Key feature used with Flashbacks. Specifically, the Officer Dispatch
feature allows you to assign different BWX-100 devices to different officers each
shift. This allows multiple officers working different shifts to share a limited number
of BWX-100 devices. Once an officer completes his shift and places the BWX-100
back in its docking station, the system uploads that device’s files and flags the device
as “In” (i.e., available). You may then reassign that DVR to a different officer.
Alternately, some agencies may choose to assign one “take home” BWX-100 to each
officer. This eliminates the need for the Officer Dispatch feature. Instead, you simply
enter each officer’s name on their BWX-100 record. In the future, all videos recorded
on that device will then be linked to that officer.
WARNING: Under certain circumstances, your L3 Mobile-Vision Service profes-
sional may provide you with a procedure used to reset the configuration file within
your BWX-100 device. If you are familiar with this procedure, do not use it again
unless instructed to do so by an L3 Mobile-Vision Service professional! Doing so
could interfere with DVR-to-server communication, making it impossible for you to
upload your videos to the server.
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NOTE: If you are a DEA Agency user, you will not have access to these functions.
Your DEA Precinct administrators will have to configure all BWX-100 devices.
Proceed to the next section for further instructions.
Option 1:
Assign different
BWX-100s to
different officers
each shift
Option 2:
Assign one
BWX-100 to
each officer
NOTE: If Fleet
Management is
OFF, these fields will
appear in a slightly
different order on
your screen
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Configuring a New BWX-100 DVR in DES
This section describes how to configure new BWX-100 DVRs. The configuration
process consists of two steps:
Select the appropriate BWX-100 download options. Perform this step after you’ve
purchased your first BWX-100 device(s) but before you begin using the device(s).
For instructions, see “Selecting the BWX-100 Download Options” below.
Update the new BWX-100 DVR record. For instructions, see “Changing a BWX-100
DVR” on page 39.
Selecting the BWX-100 Download Options
This section describes how to select the download options that are required for BWX-
100 DVRs. You only have to perform this task once.
1 Login to your DEP, DEA Precinct, DEF, or DEV application as an Admin user.
2 Go to Administration and click System Setup. The System Setup page displays.
3 Click the System tab.
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4 Click the Download Options tab.
5 Go to the Action column and click Edit. The Download Options popup displays.
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The settings for Body Worn DVRs are on the bottom of this popup.
6 Make sure that all the BWX-100 settings match those pictured above.
7 Click Save.
Proceed to “Changing a BWX-100 DVR Record” below.
Changing a BWX-100 DVR Record
This section describes how to update a BWX-100 record. This procedure differs
slightly depending on whether or not your agency has Fleet Management enabled.
For specific instructions, see:
Changing a BWX-100 DVR When Fleet Management is On, next page
Changing a BWX-100 DVR When Fleet Management is Off, page 46.
1
2
3
4
Is Fleet
Management
On?
Required BWX-100 settings
If this checkbox is selected, Fleet Management is ON
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Changing a BWX-100 DVR When Fleet Management is On
This section describes how to update a BWX-100 record when the Fleet Management
feature is enabled. If you’re not sure if your agency is using Fleet Management, exam-
ine the Enable Fleet Management for DVRs checkbox on the Download Options tab,
as pictured on the previous page. If the checkbox is selected, use this procedure. If the
checkbox is deselected, see “Changing a BWX-100 DVR When Fleet Management is
Off” on page 46 instead.
1 Go to Administration and click Manage DVRs. The Manage DVRs page displays.
2 Locate the DVR record you wish to view. If you have a large number of records to
scroll through, enter BWX-100 in the Product Code field to display BWX-100
records only.
3 Right-click on the DVR record you wish to view, then select Edit from the popup
menu. The BWX-100’s Edit DVR record displays.
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4 To change the BWX-100’s system-assigned name, enter a new value in the DVR
Name field. Otherwise proceed to the next step.
5 If your agency is using the Officer Dispatch feature (default), skip to step 7.
– OR –
If your agency is not using the Officer Dispatch feature, deselect the Allow Officer
Assignment checkbox.
6 Proceed to the DVR Officer Name field. Using the drop-down list provided, select the
name of the officer to whom you plan to assign this device.
7 To assign this DVR to a pre-defined BWX-100 DVR Group, select a value from the
Group Name drop-down list. Otherwise proceed to the next step.
8 If you want officers to be able to mute audio while a recording is in progress
(default), proceed to the next step.
– OR –
If you do not want officers to be able to mute audio while a recording is in progress,
deselect the Mute Enabled checkbox.
9 If this device will be recording in the Eastern time zone (default), proceed to the next
step.
– OR –
If this device will be recording in a different time zone, select a new value from the
Time Zone drop-down list.
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10 If this device will be recording in a region that observes daylight savings time
(default), proceed to the next step.
– OR –
If this device will be recording in a region that does not observe daylight savings
time, deselect the Daylight Savings Time checkbox.
11 If your agency plans to use the BWX-100’s Snap/Trace button to capture a “snap-
shot” still image and insert a “tracepoint” place marker in a recording (default),
proceed to the next step.
– OR –
If your agency plans to use the BWX-100’s Snap/Trace button to capture a “snap-
shot” still image only, select Snapshot from the Snapshot/Tracepoint drop-down list.
– OR –
If your agency plans to use the BWX-100’s Snap/Trace button to insert a “tracepoint”
place marker only, select Tracepoint from the Snapshot/Tracepoint drop-down list
– OR –
If your agency wishes to disable the BWX-100’s Snap/Trace button, select Off from
the Snapshot/Tracepoint drop-down list.
12 Click the Video tab.
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13 If you want to capture X number of seconds of pre-record activity (i.e., the activity
that occurs just before a recording is initiated), select a numeric value from the Pre-
Event Recording drop-down list. Otherwise proceed to the next step.
14 To leave the video resolution set to full high definition (default), skip to step 16.
– OR –
To select a different video resolution, proceed to the next step.
HINT: Video resolution is always a tradeoff between quality and the resources
required to obtain that quality (i.e., storage space and battery runtime). When you
select a resolution, keep the following guidelines in mind:
Higher resolution recordings have the advantage of a better picture quality, but
the disadvantage of an increased storage space requirement.
Cropped views have the advantage of increased battery runtime, but the dis-
advantage of a decreased field of view.
Generally, it’s best to select the highest quality picture possible while still maintain-
ing enough storage space and battery runtime to meet your agency’s needs.
BWX-100 Resolution
Description
720 x 480 cropped
Standard definition video with a reduced field of view.
Also referred to as “480p cropped.”
1280 x 720 cropped
High definition video with a reduced field of view. Also
referred to as “720p cropped.”
1280 x 720
High definition video with a full field of view. Also
referred to as “720p.”
1920 x 1080 (default)
Full high definition video with a full field of view. This is
the highest resolution available for BWX-100 video and
the most resource intensive. Also referred to as “1080p.”
System default.
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15 Select a new value from the Resolution drop-down list.
16 To record both audio and video (default), proceed to the next step.
– OR –
To record video only, select 1 from the Audio/Video Mode drop-down list.
– OR –
To record audio only, select 2 from the Audio/Video Mode drop-down list.
17 If you want the device to vibrate once every X minutes after a recording is initiated—
reminding the officer that a recording is still in progress—enter a number between 1
and 30 in the Recording Alert Time (minutes) field. Otherwise proceed to the next step.
18 If your agency is using the remote triggering function*, select Enabled from the
Remote Triggering drop-down list. For more information on this feature, see page 28.
– OR –
If your agency is not using the remote triggering function (default), proceed to the
next step.
19 Enter an agency identification code in the Agency Id field. If you save this record
without entering this field, the system will populate this field with a default value of
0x00000000.
20 Click the Ethernet tab.
* Additional equipment may be required
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21 If your agency is running your DES product* on a DHCP network (default), skip to
step 23.
– OR –
If your agency is not running your DES product* on a DHCP network, deselect the
Ethernet DHCP checkbox.
22 Enter the appropriate IP addresses in the Ethernet IP, Ethernet Mask, and Ethernet
Gateway IP fields.
23 If this BWX-100’s Uplink Station is connected to the same network as your DES
server (default), proceed to the next step.
– OR –
If this BWX-100’s Uplink Station is connected to a different network than your DES
server (such as a router between the Uplink Station and the L3 server), enter your L3
server IP address(es) in the Remote Broadcast IP(s) field. If there is more than one
address, separate each address with a space.
24 Click Save.
* DEP, DEA Agency, DEF, or DEV
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Changing a BWX-100 DVR When Fleet Management is Off
This section describes how to update a BWX-100 record when the Fleet Management
feature is disabled. If you’re not sure if your agency is using Fleet Management, ex-
amine the Enable Fleet Management for DVRs checkbox on the Download Options
tab, as pictured on page 39. If the checkbox is deselected, use this procedure. If the
checkbox is selected, see “Changing a BWX-100 DVR When Fleet Management is
On” on page 40 instead.
1 Go to Administration and click Mobile Devices. The Mobile Devices page
displays.
2 If the BWX-100 record you wish to update displays on-screen, click on it. Skip to
step 5.
– OR –
If the BWX-100 record you wish to update does not display on-screen, proceed to the
next step.
3 Use the navigation arrows at the top of the page to scroll through the DVR records.
– OR –
Enter or select search criteria in the Display Name, Serial #, Status, and/or DVR
Officer Name fields. The system automatically narrows the DVR list to those DVRs
that match your newly entered criteria.
4 Once the desired record displays on-screen, click on it.
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5 Go to the Action column and click Edit Configuration. The Edit Device popup
displays.
6 Enter a name for this device in the DVR Name field.
7 If your agency is using the Officer Dispatch feature (default), skip to step 9.
– OR –
If your agency is not using the Officer Dispatch feature, deselect the Allow Officer
Assignment checkbox.
8 Proceed to the DVR Officer Name field. Using the drop-down list provided, select the
name of the officer to whom you plan to assign this device.
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9 If your agency plans to use the BWX-100’s Snap/Trace button to capture a “snap-
shot” still image and insert a “tracepoint” place marker in a recording (default),
proceed to the next step.
– OR –
If your agency plans to use the BWX-100’s Snap/Trace button to capture a “snap-
shot” still image only, select Snapshot from the Snapshot/Tracepoint drop-down list.
– OR –
If your agency plans to use the BWX-100’s Snap/Trace button to insert a “tracepoint”
place marker only, select Tracepoint from the Snapshot/Tracepoint drop-down list
– OR –
If your agency wishes to disable the BWX-100’s Snap/Trace button, select Off from
the Snapshot/Tracepoint drop-down list.
10 If your agency is using the remote triggering function*, select Enabled from the
Remote Triggering drop-down list. For more information on this feature, see page 28.
– OR –
If your agency is not using the remote triggering function (default), proceed to the
next step.
11 If your agency is running your DES product* on a DHCP network (default), skip to
step 13.
– OR –
If your agency is not running your DES product* on a DHCP network, deselect the
Ethernet DHCP checkbox.
* Additional equipment may be required
* DEP, DEA Agency, DEF, or DEV
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12 Enter the appropriate IP addresses in the Ethernet IP, Ethernet Mask, and Ethernet
Gateway IP fields.
13 If this BWX-100’s Uplink Station is connected to the same network as your DES
server (default), proceed to the next step.
– OR –
If this BWX-100’s Uplink Station is connected to a different network than your DES
server (such as a router between the Uplink Station and the L3 server), enter your L3
server IP address(es) in the Remote Broadcast IP(s) field. If there is more than one
address, separate each address with a space.
14 If this device will be recording in a region that observes daylight savings time
(default), proceed to the next step.
– OR –
If this device will be recording in a region that does not observe daylight savings
time, deselect the Daylight Savings Time checkbox.
15 If this device will be recording in the Eastern time zone (default), proceed to the next
step.
– OR –
If this device will be recording in a different time zone, select a new value from the
Time Zone drop-down list.
16 To record both audio and video (default), proceed to the next step.
– OR –
To record video only, select 1 from the Audio/Video Mode drop-down list.
– OR –
To record audio only, select 2 from the Audio/Video Mode drop-down list.
17 Enter an agency identification code in the Agency Id field. If you save this record
without entering this field, the system will populate this field with a default value of
0x00000000.
18 To leave the video resolution set to full high definition (default), proceed to the next
step. Otherwise select a new value from the Resolution drop-down list. For a detailed
description of these options, see the table on page 43.
19 If you want the device to vibrate once every X minutes after a recording is initiated—
reminding the officer that a recording is still in progress—enter a number between 1
and 30 in the Recording Alert Time (minutes) field. Otherwise proceed to the next
step.
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20 If you want officers to be able to mute audio while a recording is in progress
(default), proceed to the next step.
– OR –
If you do not want officers to be able to mute audio while a recording is in progress,
deselect the Mute Enabled checkbox.
21 If you want to capture X number of seconds of pre-record activity (i.e., the activity
that occurs just before a recording is initiated), select a value from the Pre-Event
Recording drop-down list. Otherwise proceed to the next step.
22 Click Save.
Replacing a BWX-100
This section describes how to replace an existing BWX-100 with a new device in
DEP, DEA Precinct, DEF, or DEV. Specifically, this procedure will assign the old
DVR record’s settings and videos to the new DVR record, then remove the old DVR
record from the system.
1 Write down the serial number for both the old BWX-100 and the new one. You can
find this number on the sticker located on the back of the device.
2 Place the new BWX-100 in an available docking station at your agency’s Uplink
Station. Once the BWX-100 connects to the server, the system will be able to dis-
cover the device on the network.
3 Go to Administration and click Manage DVRs. The Manage DVRs page
displays.
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4 Enter the serial number for the old DVR record in the DVR ID field. The associated
DVR record displays.
5 Click on the old DVR’s record to highlight it.
6 Go to the Action column and click Replace. The Replace DVR popup displays.
7 Using the drop-down list provided, select the name of the new BWX-100. To
identify this record, look for the letters FBBW2 followed by the new BWX-100’s
serial number.
8 Click Save. The system assigns the old DVR record’s settings and videos to the new
DVR record, then removes the old DVR record from the system.
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BWX-100 Dimensions
FCC Compliance
This equipment radiates radio frequency energy and if not used properly - that is,
in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual - may cause interference to
radio communications and television reception. 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, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTE: 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 de-
signed 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 interfer-
ence 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.
FCC ID: 2AOSO1M01831
3.268
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2.461"
1.415"
3.366"
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RF Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change to the
antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could
result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’s
authority to operate the device.
The transmitters within this device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
Contact Information
Phone:
800-336-8475; Fax: 973-316-9509
Email:
service.MVI@L3T.com
Address:
L3 Mobile-Vision, Inc.
400 Commons Way, Suite F
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Audio/Visual Indicators
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Audio/Visual Indicators
The following table lists the various audio/visual indicators that you will see/hear/feel
when you perform various actions with your BWX-100.
Action
Audio/Visual Indicator(s)
Turn device on
Start of boot: Vibrate 1x
End of boot: Vibrate 1x / Chirp 1x / READY
Start recording
Vibrate 2x / Chirp 1x
Start recording when storage card is nearly full
Chirp 3x / STORAGE FULL
Start recording when battery level is very low
Chirp 3x / BATTERY LOW
Stop recording
Vibrate 1x / Chirp 1x / STOPPING RECORDING
Turn Covert mode on
Vibrate 2x / COVERT MODE ON
Turn Covert mode off
Vibrate 2x / Chirp 2x / COVERT MODE OFF
Turn Mute on
Vibrate 1x / Chirp 1x / MIC OFF
Turn Mute off
Vibrate 1x / Chirp 1x / MIC ON
Insert tracepoint/Capture snapshot
Vibrate 1x
Pair device with smart phone or tablet
Place device in docking station connected to a
USB power source
Vibrate 1x / Chirp 1x
Place device in docking station connected to
server network
Vibrate 1x / Chirp 1x
Remove device from docking station when
battery level is medium – high
Vibrate 1x / Chirp 1x
Remove device from docking station when
battery level is low
Vibrate 3x / Chirp 3x
Run system test
Vibrate 3x / Chirp 3x upon completion of test
Turn device off
Vibrate 1x
Contact Information
Phone: 800-336-8475; Fax: 973-316-9509
Email: service.MVI@L3T.com
Address: L3 Mobile-Vision, Inc.
400 Commons Way, Suite F
Rockaway, NJ 07866
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Index
Activating RECORD, 12
Alligator clip, 5
Assigning a category to a video, 13
Assigning an IP address to your BWX-100, 30
Attaching the BWX-100 to your shirt, 5
Audio mute, 18
Battery
Charge indicator, 4
Charging, 22, 23
Recording time remaining, 16, 25
Safety information, 23
Beeps, description of. See Chirps, description of
Build date, 25
Capturing a snapshot, 14
Categorizing a video, 13
Changing the BWX-100 settings, 38, 44
Charging the battery, 22, 23
Chirps, description of, 52
Configuring your BWX-100, 29, 33
Contact information, 51
Covert mode, 15
COVERT MODE OFF indicator, 15, 52
COVERT MODE ON indicator, 15, 52
Customer support, 51
Date
Device is set to, 25
Device was manufactured, 25
Daylight Savings Time setting, 25
Deactivating RECORD, 13
DES
Download options, 35
Uploading videos to, 18
Using BWX-100 with, 29, 35
DEV, procedures pertaining to, 31
Device information, viewing, 24
DHCP server, 30, 31
Dimensions, BWX-100, 50
Docking station, 3, 19, 20, 22
Downloading videos to server. See Uploading videos to server
DVR record, changing, 38, 44
Ending a recording, 13
Firmware version, 25
FOV lens, 2
Hardware version, 25
Inserting a tracepoint, 14
Installing BWX-100, 29
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IP address
Assigning, 30
Viewing, 26
LAN port, 31
LCD
Menu, description of, 3
Status icons, 4
Lens, FOV, 2
Magnetic mount, 8
Micro USB port, 2
Microphone, 2
Mount options, 5
Mute audio, 18
Mute button, 2
Officer information, viewing, 24
Photo still image, capturing, 14
Powering on, 12
Record button, 2
Recording time left, 16
Recording time zone, 25
Recording video, 12, 27
Remotely triggering a recording, 27
Removing the camera, 10
Replacing a BWX-100, 48
Self-test option, 28
Serial number, 25
Server, DHCP, 30
Server, uploading videos to, 18, 19, 20
Shirt, attaching BWX-100 to, 5
Size of BWX-100, 50
Snap/Trace button, 2, 14
Snapshot, capturing, 14
Starting a recording, 12
Stealth mode. See Covert mode
Still image, capturing, 14
Stopping a recording, 13
Storage space remaining on device, 4, 16, 25
Swapping an old BWX-100 for a new device, 48
Tagging a video, 13
Technical support, 51
Time device is set to, 25
Time left on BWX-100, 16
Time zone, recording in, 25
Tracepoint, inserting, 14
Tracepoint/Snapshot button. See Snap/Trace button
Transmitting videos to server, 18, 19, 20
Triggering a recording from another device, 27
Turning RECORD off, 13
Turning RECORD on, 12
Turning the BWX-100 off, 29
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Turning the BWX-100 on, 12
Uplink station, 19, 20
Uploading videos to server, 18, 19, 20
USB port, 2
Version
Firmware, 25
Hardware, 25
Vibrations, description of, 52
Video
Capturing a still image from, 14
Covert mode, 15
Inserting a tracepoint in, 14
Management software, uploading videos to, 18
Recording, starting, 12
Recording, stopping, 13
Stealth mode. See Covert mode
Uploading to server, 19, 20
View
Device information, 24
IP address, 26
Officer information, 24