NUMaxes PIE1058 Trail Camera User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: numaxes

Table of Contents

NUMaxes PIE1058 Trail Camera
Product Contents
**Presentation of the product
Power Supply
Getting started
**Add your camera in the PIE Cloud App
Installation
Operation
Product Usage
Set Camera Parameters
Setting up the camera
Technical specifications
Troubleshooting
Warranty and Registration
References
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NUMaxes PIE1058 Trail Camera

Product Information

The NUM’AXES PIE1058 trail camera is a radio equipment device that complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The camera comes with a passive infrared sensor (PIR) that detects motion, an infrared LED for night vision, and a multi- operator SIM card for remote monitoring. It also features a memory card slot, a USB port, an external power port, and an on/off switch. The camera can be powered by batteries or a solar panel, which can be purchased separately from the manufacturer’s website.

Product Contents

1 PIE1058 trail camera
1 multi-operator SIM card (already fitted in the product)
1 black antenna
1 remote antenna
1 USB cable
1 mounting strap
1 user’s guide

**Presentation of the product

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Power Supply

The camera can be powered by batteries or a solar panel:

Batteries:

Insert batteries into the battery compartment of the camera.
The camera runs on 12 AA size batteries. The product can work with alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
You can purchase alkaline or Ni-MH AA batteries at any time on www.numaxes.com.

Before inserting or removing the batteries, the camera must be turned off (switch in the OFF position).

When inserting the batteries, make sure to follow polarity indicated inside the battery slot.
Upside down batteries may cause device malfunction.
Please select the battery type you’re using in the menu option “Battery type” to reach longer operation time.

WARNING : Don’t mix battery types (alkaline and Ni-MH)! This may cause permanent damage not covered by the guarantee.

Solar Panel:

Purchase a 12V solar panel from NUM’AXES website, and connect it to the external power port of the camera. Note that the solar panel cannot charge Ni-MH batteries inserted in the battery compartment of the device.
This camera is able to work with a solar panel with build-in lithium battery (12V/2A).
You can purchase a 12V solar panel at any time on www.numaxes.com.
NOTE : the solar panel cannot charge Ni-MH batteries inserted in the battery compartment of the device as these batteries require a higher voltage to recharge

Power adaptor

This camera can also be powered by an external DC adapter (12V/2A).
You can purchase a 12V external DC adapter at any time on www.numaxes.com.
We recommend removing the batteries when a power adapter is used.
DC power is recommended if the camera is used for security purposes.

Memory card

Using a memory card is required to operate the camera (SD card | Capacity from 4GB up to 32GB max | Class 10 minimum).
You can purchase micro SD cards with adapter at any time at www.numaxes.com.
When the camera is in SETUP mode and no memory card is inserted, the LDC screen displays “No SD card”.
Formatting the memory card in the trail camera before using it for the first time is strongly recommended, especially when the card has been used in other devices. A memory card formatted in another device may not be compatible.
Before inserting or removing the memory card, the camera must be turned off (switch in the OFF position).
Failing to do so may cause loss of or damage the files already recorded on the memory card.
When the memory card is full, the LCD screen indicates “Memory full”.

SIM card

The SIM card is already fitted in the product when you purchase it.
When the camera is in SETUP mode and no SIM card is inserted, the LDC screen displays “No SIM”.
Before inserting or removing the SIM card, the camera must be turned off (switch in the OFF position).

Attaching the antenna
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Getting started

Fitting the batteries

The camera runs on 12 AA size batteries. The product can work with alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
Before inserting the batteries, make sure the switch is in the OFF position.
When inserting the batteries, make sure to follow polarity indicated inside the battery slot.

Fitting the memory card

Using a memory card is required to operate the camera (SD card from 4GB up to 32GB max – class 10 minimum).
Formatting the SD card before using it for the first time is strongly recommended, especially when the card has been used in other devices.
Before inserting the memory card, make sure the switch is in the OFF position.

Install the free App on your smartphone

On Google Play or the App Store, search for PIE Cloud App.
Download and install the App on your smartphone.

**Add your camera in the PIE Cloud App

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If you need the QR code again, you can find it as follows:

Put the camera in SETUP mode > Press MENU > Go to the Other tab > Scroll down to the QR code parameter > Press OK and the QR code is displayed on the LCD screen.

Installation

The camera can be installed on any outdoor location:

Insert batteries or connect the solar panel to power the camera.
Mount the camera using the provided strap.

Operation

Turn ON the camera

Put the switch in the ON position; the camera is ready to work (the LCD screen does not light up when you put the switch to ON).
The indicator light located on the front of the product flashes 5 times before the camera gets into working mode.
This interval allows you time to close the camera front cover and leave the monitored area.
Once in the ON mode, the camera will take photos or videos according to its current parameter settings.
NOTE : the camera comes pre-programmed with factory default settings.

Turn OFF the camera

Slide the switch to the OFF position to turn off the camera.
Please note that even in OFF mode, the camera still consumes power at a very low level. Therefore, please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for a long time.
The OFF mode is the “safe mode” for actions such as: replacing the memory card, replacing the SIM card, replacing the batteries or transporting the camera.

Photo/video replay on the LCD screen

Slide the switch to the SETUP position.
Press to enter replay, then press and for selection.
Press OK to play photo/video.
Press again to exit.

Delete files

Slide the switch to the SETUP position.
Press to enter replay, then press and for selection.
Press the MENU button then select “Delete” and press OK.
Select “One” (delete the selected photo/video) or “All” (delete all photos/videos) then press OK.
If your selected “One”, “Delete This File?” will appear on the screen, select “Yes” or “No” then press OK.
If you selected “All”, “Delete all files?” will appear on the screen, select “Yes” or “No” then press OK.
Press MENU to exit.

Format memory card

Slide the switch to the SETUP position.
Press to enter replay.
Press the MENU button then select “Format” and press OK.
Select “Yes” or “No”. If you selected “Yes”, “Are you really sure?” will appear on the screen, select “Yes” or “No” then press OK.
Press MENU to exit.

Webcam

When the camera is connected via USB cable; the LCD screen displays “MSDC”. Press MENU once, “MSDC” turns to “PC Cam”, the camera now can be used as a PC camera. Press MENU again, the camera exits the PC camera mode.

Auto power off

In SETUP mode, the camera will automatically power off if you don’t press the keypad for more than 3 minutes. Slide the switch to OFF then back to SETUP if you want to do some further configuration.

How to customize the camera settings?

To enter the camera setting menu, slide the switch to the SETUP position (the LCD screen will light up) then press the MENU button once.
You can navigate the setting interface by pressing , , . Press OK for selection, press MENU to exit to the previous page, and press MENU to switch alpha/digits/symbols.
NOTE : For some settings, you need to press MENU to save and exit the configuration after pressing OK to confirm (Camera ID, Time Lapse, Timer, Password).
The settings presented below can be made directly on the LCD screen of the device but also in the free mobile application available on Android and iOS (application name: PIE Cloud).

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Cam

Settings| Programmable options (default settings in bold characters)
Camera mode| Photo | Video | Photo + Video

– __Photo : the camera shoots only photos based on the configured and “Photo resolution” and “Multi-shot” settings.

– __Video : the camera shoots only videos based on the configured “Video resolution” setting.

– __Photo + Video : upon the same trigger event, the camera shoots photo(s) first then a video based on the configured “Photo resolution”, “Multi-shot” and “Video resolution” settings.

Image resolution| 24M | 12M | 8M

Higher resolution produces better quality photos but creates larger files that take up more of the memory card capacity (fills up faster).

Multi-shot| 1P | 2P

Programmable – 1 or 2 photos per trigger

Night mode| Maximum range | Balanced | Minimum blur

– __Maximum range : this setting offers a longer exposure time to extend the infrared flash range for a better night vision (lower quality image).

– __Minimum blur : this setting offers a short exposure time to minimize motion blur for a better image quality (shortened infrared flash range).

– __Balanced : this setting offers a combination of the above 2 options.

Flash power| High | Low
| – __High : all 60 infrared LED will work

– __Low : part of the infrared LED will be turned off.

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Camera ID| ON | OFF

Select “ON” then press OK to set an ID number for the camera (12 digits/letters). Such function can help you identify from where and from which camera the photos are.

GPS| OFF | ON

With GPS ON, the GPS information will be shown on photo stamp (if the “Time Stamp” parameter is also set to “ON”).

N OTE : if the GPS signal is weak around the product, the GPS information will not be shown on the photo stamp until the signal gets stronger.

Sendings/Day| Unlimited | 01 – 99

E xample : if you select 50, every day, the camera will only send the 50 first photos taken to the cloud storage. The rest of the photos taken that day will not be sent but will be stored in the memory card.

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PIR

Settings| Programmable options (default settings in bold characters)
PIR sensitivity| High | Medium | Low High sensitivity:

1) is more sensitive to movements by smaller subjects;

2) offers longer detection distance;

3) makes it easier for the PIR sensor to detect a difference between body heat and outdoor temperature;

4) makes it easier to trigger the camera.

In high temperature environment, subjects body heat and environment temperature are hard to tell by the camera, the suggested setting is high.

It is recommended to use low PIR sensitivity in environments with lots of interference like hot wind, smoke, near window, etc.

PIR interval| OFF | ON – Default PIR interval: 20 seconds

Select “ON” then press OK to set the time interval that you desire between photos/videos upon motion. This option avoids camera taking to many photos or videos.

Configurable PIR Interval: from 00:00:05 to 23:59:59

E xample : if the PIR interval is 00:01:00, the camera will wait 1 minute between photo/video recordings with motion.

Time Lapse| OFF | ON

With Time Lapse set to ON, the camera will capture photos or videos automatically at a pre-set time interval regardless of whether motions are detected or not.

W ARNING : when the Time Lapse parameter is set to ON, the PIR sensor is deactivated (there is no motion detection).

Select “ON” then press OK to set the Time Lapse; the camera will shoot photos or video clips automatically upon the set interval.

Configurable Time Lapse: from 00:00:05 to 23:59:59

E xample : if Time Lapse is set to 00:30:00, the camera will automatically capture photos/videos every 30 minutes.

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Timer 1| OFF | ON

Each day, the camera will work only during the user set time period(s) (1 or 2). Select “ON” then press OK to set the start time and end time of the desired working period.

__Example : If Timer 1 is set to 15:00-18:00; each day, the camera will work only between 15h00 (03:00 PM) and 18h00 (06:00 PM).

Timer 2| OFF | ON

Each day, the camera will work only during the user set time period(s) (1 or 2).

Select “ON” then press OK to set the beginning time and end time of the desired working period.

__Example : If Timer 2 is set to 20:00-22:00; each day, the camera will work only between 20h00 (08:00 PM) and 22h00 (10:00 PM).

– O FF : remote control deactivated

– R eal time ( this option will consume huge battery power ): the camera 4G module is in stand-by all the time; so, the camera setups can be changed and saved whenever you send the remote setup commands.

– D elay ( option suggested for AA battery power ): the camera will only be able to change and save the setups remotely every day with a delay of ½ hour, 1 jour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours or 24 hours depending on the selected setting. The longer the delay, the lower the energy consumption.

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Other

Select “ON” if you want the date and time of the image capture imprinted on every photo. The current temperature, moon phase, user set camera ID and GPS coordinates (if the “GPS” parameter is set to ON) will also be imprinted on the still photos.

Battery Type| Alkaline | Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride)

The device will perform better and have better battery life if you select the type of the batteries used in the camera.

Frequency| 50Hz | 60Hz

An improper setting may cause the camera screen to flicker.

Cycle recording| OFF | ON

When the memory card will be full, the camera will continue to record photos/videos by deleting the oldest photos/video.

Select “OFF” then press OK to deactivate the cycle recording function.

Password| OFF | ON

Select “ON” then press OK to enable password protection for your camera (6 digits/letters).

Reset| No | Yes

Select “Yes” to reset the camera back to the factory default settings.

Product Usage

Follow these instructions to use the NUM’AXES PIE1058 trail camera:

Power On

Slide the ON/SETUP/OFF switch to the ON position. The indicator light will turn on.

Pair with Smartphone App

Install the free PIE Cloud app on your smartphone. Create an account using your email address and password. Open the app, and click on the “Pair Camera” button. Scan the QR code on the camera or enter the camera’s ID manually. Follow the instructions on the app to complete the pairing process.

Set Camera Parameters

Use the MENU button and navigation buttons to set the camera parameters:

Mode: Choose between Webcam, PIR, or Capture mode.
Flash: Choose between High or Low power flash.
Interval: Set the PIR interval or Time Lapse interval.
Night Mode: Choose between High or Low night vision LED power.
Language: Set the language of the camera.
Date and Time: Set the date and time of the camera.
Battery Type: Set the type of batteries used in the camera.
Loop Recording: Choose whether to enable loop recording or not.

Take Photos or Videos

The camera will capture photos or videos according to the set parameters. The media files will be stored in the memory card.

Remote Monitoring

The camera can be remotely monitored using the PIE Cloud app on your smartphone. The app allows you to view, download, and delete media files from the camera’s memory card.

Power Off

Slide the ON/SETUP/OFF switch to the OFF position.

Setting up the camera

Mount the camera facing north or south, not east or west as the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images.
If you’re covering a trail, face the camera down or up the trail.
Clear out any brush or weeds in front of the camera. These can cause false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances in front of the camera (especially in windy days).
Check the power level of the batteries.
Make sure the memory card is properly inserted and has sufficient available space.
Verify time and date are correct

Technical specifications

Image sensor	5 Mega Pixels Colour CMOS
LCD screen	Built-in 2.4” TFT colour screen
Day/Night mode	Yes
Infrared flash	60 IR LED

PIR sensor

| Adjustable detection sensitivity: High | Medium | Low Detection range: up to 20 m (65 ft.)

Detection angle: 60°

Troubleshooting

If there are no subjects in the photos, remove any branches or obstacles that may be blocking the camera’s lens.

The photos do not capture subject of interest

Check the PIR sensitivity parameter setting. For warm environmental conditions, set the sensor sensitivity to “High” and for cold weather use, set the sensor sensitivity to “Low”.
Try to set your camera up in an area where no heat sources are in the camera’s field of view.
In some cases, setting the camera near water will make it take images with no subject in them. Try aiming the camera over ground.
Avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to being moved by strong winds. Try to set the camera on stable and immovable objects (i.e., large trees).
Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens.
At night, the PIR sensor may detect beyond the range of the infrared flash. Reduce the detection distance by adjusting the PIR sensor sensitivity.
Rising sun or sunset can trigger the PIR sensor. The camera must be reoriented.
If a subject moves quickly, it may move out of the camera’s field of view before the photo has been taken. Move the camera further back or redirect it.

The camera stops taking images/videos or won’t take images/videos

Please make sure that the memory card is not full. If the memory card is full, the camera will stop taking photos/videos. To avoid such problem, check that the cycle recording function in activated (ON).
Check the batteries to make sure that there is enough power left for the camera to work.
Make sure that the camera power switch is in the ON position and not in the OFF or SETUP position.
Please format the memory card with the camera before using it or when the camera stops taking images/videos.

The night vision flash range doesn’t meet expectations

Please check to make sure the batteries are fully charged or have enough power left.
The “Maximum Range” setting offers the best IR flash range. Please adjust Night Mode to “Maximum Range” for the best night vision flash range.
1.2V Ni-MH rechargeable AA batteries can offer a much better IR flash range; alkaline batteries cannot deliver enough amperage to power the illuminator consistently at night.
To ensure accuracy and quality of the night time images, please mount the camera in a dark environment without any obvious light sources.
Certain surroundings (like trees, walls, ground, etc.) within flash range can get you better night time images. Please do not aim the camera to total open field where there is nothing within the IR flash range to reflect the flash back.

After-sales service

Should your product stop working or develop a fault, first read this guide over, and then check the batteries and replace/recharge them if necessary. Also check that you are using the product correctly.
If the problem persists, contact your distributor or check out on www.numaxes.com.
You can also contact NUM’AXES at +33.2.38.69.96.27 or export@numaxes.com.
Depending on the extent of the malfunction, you may have to return the product for service and repair
For all repairs, please supply the complete product and the proof of purchase (invoice or sales receipt).
If you omit one of these items, the after-sales service will have to invoice you for any repair costs incurred

Warranty and Registration

The camera comes with a warranty from NUM’AXES. You can register your product on the manufacturer’s website.

Guarantee
NUM’AXES guarantees the product against production defects for two years after purchase. All postage and packing charges will be the purchaser’s sole responsibility.

Guarantee conditions

The guarantee will be valid only if the proof of purchase (invoice or sales receipt), without cancellation, is submitted to the distributor or to NUM’AXES. The guarantee is limited to the original purchaser.
This guarantee does not cover the following:
− changing the SIM card, mounting strap, USB cable or antennas
− direct or indirect risks incurred when sending the article back to the distributor or to NUM’AXES
− damage to the product caused by: negligence or incorrect use, use contrary to the instructions or not envisioned therein or repairs performed by unauthorized persons
− loss or theft
If the product is found to be defective, NUM’AXES will either decide to repair or to replace it.
No claim may be advanced against NUM’AXES, particularly in relation to incorrect use or breakdown.
NUM’AXES reserves the right to modify the characteristics of its products with a view to making technical improvements or to comply with new regulations.
The information contained in this guide may be subject to amendment without prior notice.
Photos and drawings are not contractual.

Register your product
Your product can be registered on our website www.numaxes.com.

Spare parts

You can purchase spare parts (batteries, SD cards…) at any time on www.numaxes.com.

Collection and recycling of your device at the end of its life

This pictogram means that your product can not be thrown with household refuse.
You have to bring the device to a collection location suitable for the treatment, development, and recycling of electronic waste or bring it back to your distributor.
Adopting this process, you do something for the environment; you contribute to the preservation of natural resources and to the protection of human health.

Z.A.C. des Aulnaies – 745 rue de la Bergeresse – C.S. 30157 45161 OLIVET CEDEX – FRANCE
Tél. +33 (0)2 38 69 96 27 – Fax +33 (0)2 38 63 31 00

SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
NUM’AXES declares that the radio equipment type PIE1058 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available on the following website: https://www.numaxes.com