SMARTWITNESS KP2 Vehicle Recorder User Guide

SMARTWITNESS KP2 Vehicle Recorder

PACKAGE CONTENTS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

At SmartWitness, we give our Partners multiple options when selecting their preferred power application and camera configuration. The items mentioned below are compatible with the KP2 and offer different benefits or trade-offs when employed with your device.

For more details on prices and ordering options, please contact your SmartWitness Account Manager or email us at [email protected].

GET TO KNOW THE KP2

FRONT

SIDE

SIDE COVER OPEN

BACK

KEY FUNCTIONS

Automatic Booting
Once you’ve wired your KP2 to the vehicle’s power source, the KP2 will turn on and begin recording after about 30 seconds.

VIDEO RECORDING

Continuous Record
This is the default mode for recording. Your KP2 begins recording after booting up and continues to record the entire time the device is on. In this mode, the SD card storage may fill up quicker and overwrite your oldest recordings when it’s full. You may configure your resolution settings using the KP2 Configuration Tool. Avoid losing data by backing up driver data on separate storage or PC after incidents.

Dual Record, Continuous + Event
Continuous record files will be stored in the “Normal” folder, and event record files will be stored in the “Event” folder on the SD card.

Events
Set audible alerts on the KP2 when specific events trigger (like tailgating). You can choose either a natural language voice or a beep sound. Instant notifications of events can be uploaded to the server simultaneously. Events can also activate a masking mode, where the audio and/or video recording is disabled when the event occurs. For example, geofence events can automatically turn off video/audio recording when the vehicle enters a secure or private area (such as a government facility or home).

Drive Data
DRV data (drive data) will record driving information regardless of events. DRV files consist of GPS, G-sensor, ADAS/DSM, and OBD data. DRV files overwrite your device’s oldest data. DRV files upload to the server every 10 minutes by default but can increase to every minute.

G-SENSOR CALIBRATION

1. Install your device, and park the vehicle on a flat surface.
2. Turn on the device.
3. Press the small, black button for 3 seconds.
4. Calibration was confirmed with an audible alert.

BLUETOOTH® PANIC BUTTON
Please get in touch with SmartWitness or your supplier to buy a Bluetooth panic button for your KP2.

Enable Pairing
To enable Bluetooth pairing for your panic button, change the following KP2 Configuration Tool settings in Info > Service:

• Select “Flic” in the Bluetooth Panic field
• Select “Panic Button” in the Bluetooth Button Function field

Your Bluetooth panic button won’t work if you don’t turn these settings on.

How to Pair With the KP2
Red LED = Warning, Blue LED = Record, Green LED = Network

1. Make sure KP2 is on, and the blue LED is solid.
2. Press and hold the small black button on the device. Warning and Record LEDs will blink. This means the device enters pairing mode.
3. Press and hold the external BT button for 7 seconds.

Afterward, your Warning and Record LEDs will revert to the previous mode. You have completed pairing your KP2 Bluetooth panic button.

SUPERCAPACITOR (EMERGENCY POWER)
When device power is interrupted, your KP2 creates the last recording using a built-in supercapacitor.

ADAS FUNCTIONS

Your KP2’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features allow drivers to receive in-cabin preventive audio alerts in cases of potential incidents.

Lane Departure Warning
Your vehicle crosses a solid lane line on either side of the road.

Forward Collision Warning
Your vehicle is likely to collide with something in front of the vehicle.

Headway Monitoring Warning
Your vehicle is not maintaining a safe distance with the vehicle in front of you (tailgating).

Caution
During your KP2 settings calibration, remember that Camera Height is integral to proper ADAS functionality. Therefore, when you input your measurements, please abide by the guidance in the KP2 Installer App. ADAS functionality is not a substitute for an alert, trained, and engaged driver. ADAS functionality will be impaired by many things, including but not limited to device malfunction, obstruction of the device’s image sensor, intense weather conditions that reduce the visibility afforded to the device’s image sensor, and poor and/or faded road and lane striping/markings.

Your KP2’s Driver State Monitoring (DSM) functions allow drivers to receive audible alerts for driver distraction and fatigue.

The following DSM events are configurable in your KP2:

Driver Distraction Warning (DDW)
The driver has eyes off the road for a prolonged period of time.

Driver Fatigue Warning (DFW)
The driver is yawning and/or has prolonged eyelid closure.

DRIVER SAFETY WARNINGS

DISCLAIMER
The KP2 is not a substitute for a safe, conscientious driver. The KP2 cannot compensate for a driver who is distracted, inattentive or impaired by fatigue, drugs or alcohol. Whether or not the KP2 is in use, it is always the driver’s responsibility to take appropriate corrective action. It does not eliminate or decrease the need for a driver to stay alert and obey all traffic laws while operating a vehicle. Never wait for the device to provide a warning before taking measures to avoid an accident. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury, death or severe property damage.

Always, it is the driver’s responsibility to:

• Use safe driving techniques
• Exercise proper judgment
• Maintain a safe speed and distance between vehicles
• Take measures to avoid an accident
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

The driver and front passenger must always be correctly seated with seat belts fastened when operating the vehicle to reduce the potential danger of injuries.

OPERATIONAL CONCERNS
In certain conditions, including inclement weather, low visibility, and precarious road conditions (including poor lane markings, construction zones, dirt roads, heavy or complicated traffic, and curvy and winding roads), your KP2 may have limited to no functionality.

The KP2 may not detect objects such as motorcyclists, bicyclists, or pedestrians even in ideal conditions. Always keep the lens and view of your KP2 unobstructed and adequately calibrated to not inhibit camera functions.

Driving in certain conditions or any interference with your KP2 can result in false, few, or no warnings. Drivers must continuously monitor traffic and surroundings and take measures to avoid an accident; failure to do so can result in serious personal injury, death, or severe property damage. If your KP2 is not functioning correctly, please contact your distributor or our support and have the device inspected immediately.

Whether or not the KP2 is operational, it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain vehicle control; failure to do so can result in serious personal injury, death, or severe property damage.

CLEANING ADVISORY
Do not apply compressed air or cleaning solutions (e.g., Windex®) to your KP2 while cleaning the device or vehicle cab. The usage of these products may damage the device.

GPS RECEPTION

When satellites don’t have line of sight, cellular towers help triangulate a vehicle’s location.

IMPROVE YOUR SIGNAL

1. Activate your KP2 in an area without large buildings.
2. The optimum operating temperature for your vehicle’s GPS is -10°C~50°C
3. When first using your KP2 or turning it on after a period (>3 days), allow more time to recognize your current location.

RECEPTION MAY BE IMPAIRED:

1. If there is an object at the end of the GPS antenna.
2. If your vehicle has metallic elements on the windshields.
3. If you install equipment generating electromagnetic waves that interfere with the GPS signal in the vehicle (Ex: Other GPS devices like certain wireless activated alarms, MP3 and CD players and camera alarms use GPS.)
4. If you use a receiver connected by cable. You can avoid electric interference by changing the receiver’s location (antenna).
5. On heavily overcast or cloudy days if the vehicle is:
   • In a covered place such as under a bridge or raised roadway
   • In a tunnel
   • In an underground roadway or a parking area
   • Inside a building or garage
   • Surrounded by high-rise buildings
6. If GPS signal reception is poor. It may take longer to locate your current position when the vehicle is moving than when it’s stationary.

LED & BUZZER SPECIFICATIONS

Status/Step

| LED|

SOUND

---|---|---
Warning| Record| Communication
Red **| Blue| Green **
 |  |
Startup & Power Off| Booting Step 1| On| Off| Off| –
Booting Step 2| On| On and Off| Off| –
 | Booting Step 3| On| On| On and Off| –
 | Booting Finished| On| On| On| –
 | Power Off| Off| Fast Simultaneous On and Off| Beep No. 2
 | Power Off/Finished| Off| Off| Off| –
Record| Continuous Record| Recording| –| On| –| –
 |

Event Record

| Standby| –| On| –| –
 | Recording| –| Fast On and Off| –| –
 |

Dual Record

| Continuous Recording| –| On| –| –
 | Event Recording| –| Fast On and Off| –| –
 | No Record| No Recording| –| Off| –| –
Communication| 4G LTE Network Device Ready| –| –| On| –
Communication| –| –| On| –
Function| SD Format| Off| Sequence On and Off| Continuously Beep No. 2
G-Sensor Calibration| –| –| –| Beep No. 2
FW Upgrade| –| Double Sequence On and Off| –
Warning|

System Warning

| SD Card Full| Fast On and Off| Off| –| Beep No. 3
Video Loss| On| –| –| –
Error| Record Error| SD Error, No SD, Write Fail| Slow On and Off| Off| –| Beep No. 3

Communication Error

| 4G LTE Network Device Error, SIM Error|

–

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–

|

Off

|

–

Data Network Connection Error| Slow On and Off
DMS

Communication Error

| Slow On and Off
Event Trigger| G-Sensor, Panic Button, Alarm-In| –| –| –| Beep No. 1
Over Speed| –| –| –| Beep No. 4

(2 Times)

ADAS| Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Headway Monitoring Warning (HMW)|

–

|

–

|

–

| Warning Beep or Voice
DSM| Driver Fatigue Warning (DFW), Driver Distraction Warning (DDW)| –| –| –| Warning Beep or Voice

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Angle of View

| Main, Road-Facing Camera (Forward-Facing): 140° (115°(H), 60°(V))
2nd Camera (Optional, Driver-Facing): 130° (104°(H) x 56°(V))

ADAS Event Types

| –  Headway Monitoring Warning (Tailgating)

–  Forward Collision Warning

–  Lane Departure Warning

DSM Event Types| –  Fatigue

–  Distraction

Wireless

| LTE CAT6 (KP2-NA): B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/ B14/B17/B25/B26/B41/B66/B71

3G Bands: B2, B4, B5

LTE CAT6 (KP2-GB): B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/ B20/B28/B38/B40/B41

3G Bands: B1, B2, B4, B5, B8

Wi-Fi: 2.4/5GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth: 4.2 BLE
Connectivity| 4G/LTE (CAT6)
Max Data Rate| UL: 50Mbps, DL: 300Mbps

Video Resolution

| Main Camera: 1080p (1920 x 1080), 720p (1280 x 720)
2nd Camera: 1080p (1920 x 1080), 720p (1280 x 720)
Recording Speed| 60FPS (30FPS per Channel)
Recording Mode| Continuous, Event, Dual Mode
Memory| 16GB eMMC + 2GB LPDDR3, 64GB MicroSD

Card Included. Supports up to 256GB (FAT32)

GNSS| Internal GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou
NAME| VALUE
---|---
G-Sensor| Internal 3-Axis G-Sensor
Gyro| 3 Axis (X, Y, Z), Output Rate: 100Hz
Time| GPS Time Sync + Built-In Real-Time Clock (RTC)

Speaker

| Audible Alerts for Events and Audio for ADAS and DSM. Natural Language or Beep Sounds (Selectable)
Audio| Internal Microphone
Serial| RS232 RX/TX
LED| 3 (Red, Blue, Green LED)
Supercapacitor| Enables Recording of Last File and Safe Shutdown
PC Software| MSM8953, Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53
Power Input| Input Voltage: DC 12V/24V, 1.5A
Delayed Power Shutdown| Supports Delayed Power Shutdown and Automated Wake-Up Feature (Selectable Intervals)
Power Consumption| 4W (6W with ADAS and DSM Enabled)
Size/Weight| 126 x 82 x 64 mm/232.4g (Including 2nd Camera, Excluding Power Cable)
Operational Temp.| -10°C~55°C
Storage Temp.| -20°C~70°C
Certification/ Regulatory| FCC, CE, E-Mark, UKCA, RoHS, IC, PTCRB,

RCM, AT&T, Verizon and FirstNet

Warranty| 2-Year Standard

INSTALLATION RESOURCES

Please follow the links below for access to KP2 installation materials. The Installation Video and Quick Start Guide feature self-installations that require additional power adapter accessories. The Installation Guide is designed for professional 3-wire installation.

Download KP2 Pro Installation Guide

Download Quick Start Guide

Watch KP2 Installation Video

Access KP2 Installation App

WARNING:
SmartWitness installations should be performed by a qualified individual or installation professional only. Working with a vehicle’s power system can be dangerous to both you and your vehicle. This installation is intended only to be a guide since vehicle designs and power/input sources can vary significantly from vehicle to vehicle.

CONFIGURATION TOOL

KP2 CONFIGURATION TOOL
The KP2 Configuration Tool allows you to further customize your KP2 device settings. If you wish to make specific calibration changes, please follow this link to download the software and gain access to supplemental documentation.

PC REQUIREMENTS
Recommended settings for optimal configuration tool compatibility:

HDD

Free Space

| Install: 55MB or Higher Backup: 4GB or Higher
Display| 1024 x 768 Pixel/True Color or Higher

If your PC doesn’t meet these requirements, the KP2 configuration software may not function properly.

SD VIEWER SOFTWARE

SD VIEWER SOFTWARE
SmartWitness’ SD Viewer Software gives you access to enhanced video playback, editing and review. Please follow this link to download the software and gain access to supplemental documentation.

PC REQUIREMENTS
Recommended settings for optimal SD Viewer Software compatibility:

HDD

Free Space

| Install: 55MB or Higher Backup: 4GB or Higher
Display| 1024 x 768 Pixel/True Color or Higher

If your PC doesn’t meet these requirements, the SD Viewer Software may not function properly.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & WARRANTY

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For technical support, please contact your local distributor or visit our Support Portal and submit a support ticket.

You can also email us at [email protected] or call our support team:

North America, South America, APAC
+1 312-981-8774

EMEA
+44 (0) 1483 397005

HAAS AND LIMITED WARRANTY
If you are under our Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) Warranty, please follow this link to understand the coverage of your subscription. This product is supplied separately with a 2-year limited hardware warranty.

The warranty excludes products that have been misused (including accidental damage) and damage caused by normal wear and tear. In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with this product, it should be returned to the place of purchase.

SAFETY ADVICE

Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user- serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Please make sure you follow the safety advice/instructions given in the user guide.

Caution
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Battery for real-time clock (RTC) inside.

Caution
Install the product where it does not block the driver’s visibility and where there is no airbag installed. This could cause an accident or might injure passengers in case of an accident.

WARNING:
To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Caution
Damages due to product malfunction, loss of data or other damages occurring while using this product shall not be the responsibility of the manufacturer. Although the product is a device used for recording videos, the product may not save all videos in the case of a malfunction. In the case of an accident, the sensor may not recognize the shock when the impact is light, and as a result, it may not begin recording automatically.

Caution
Please make sure you follow the safety advice/instructions given in the KP2 instruction materials.

KP2 ADAS DISCLAIMER

To properly activate and utilize KP2’s ADAS features, Sensata | SmartWitness recommends installation using OBDII data or, in the future, a JBUS connection. Vehicle-sourced speed data retrieval through these means is integral to accessing vehicle speed for precise ADAS notifications.

For installations (ex: 3-Wire or Cigarette Adaptor) without vehicle data retrieval or in instances where speed is unobtainable from the vehicle, KP2 defaults to GPS speed measurement in the operation of ADAS features. In this case, vehicles must surpass a speed threshold to trigger ADAS functions. This threshold is distinct from other speed thresholds used to configure ADAS events. Please contact your SmartWitness | Sensata integration team to learn about specific values for different event types. Below these thresholds, and in cases where vehicles without vehicle-sourced speed data encounter GPS signal
“dead zones” like parking garages and highway tunnels, loss of ADAS function is expected.

If you enable ADAS features on a KP2, you assume full responsibility and indemnify Sensata | SmartWitness for any incidents directly correlated with ADAS efficacy, malfunction or delays.

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