TACTACAM Reveal XB Cellular Trail Camera Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: TACTACAM

Table of Contents

TACTACAM Reveal XB Cellular Trail Camera
Product Information
INTRODUCTION

TACTACAM Reveal XB Cellular Trail Camera

Product Information

Specifications

Lens: 1
Antenna: 2
IR LEDs: 3
Camera Working Status Indicator: 4
Device Status Indicator Light (Green/Blue): 5
SD Card Indicator (Red/Green): 6
SIM Slot (do not install other SIMs): 7
Power Switch (ON/SETUP/OFF): 8
PIR Motion Sensor: 9
WiFi Indicator Light (Blue): 10
Microphone: 11
Battery Level Indicator: 12
4G Signal Indicator: 13
SD Card Slot: 14
Test Button: 15
Battery Eject Button: 16
Reset Button: 17
External Battery In/DC Port: 18
USB Port: 19
Tripod/Mount Attachment: 20
Cable Lock Holes: 21
1/4-20 Accessory: 22
Strap Holes: 23
Solar Panel Attachment Rails: 24

Quick Start Guide

Setting Up the Camera

Install the camera’s antenna.

Downloading the App

Visit your app store to download the TACTACAM REVEAL app.

Adding Camera to the Web Portal or App

If this is your first REVEAL camera, visit the REVEAL Web Portal at https://account.revealcellcam.com/activation to set up your account.
Open the REVEAL app.
Click the camera icon at the bottom of the screen.
Click the (+) in the upper right corner to select a data plan and add your first camera.
Follow the prompts to connect your camera.
On the camera, scan the QR code on the inside of the door to activate your camera.
After your camera is activated, you will see the signal status indicator searching, and then connect showing the signal strength.

Best Practices

Proper Camera Placement

Ensure that the camera is properly placed for optimal performance. Follow these guidelines:

Choose a location with good cellular network coverage.
Position the camera so that it captures the desired area without obstructions.
Avoid placing the camera facing directly into sunlight or other bright light sources.

Camera Stops Taking Images or Won’t Take Images

If your camera stops taking images or won’t take images, try the following troubleshooting steps:

Check the battery level and replace if necessary.
Ensure that the SD card is properly inserted and has enough storage space.
Restart the camera by turning it off and then on again.
Make sure the camera has a good cellular network connection.

Night Vision Flash Range Doesn’t Meet Expectations

If the night vision flash range doesn’t meet your expectations, consider the following:

Check that the camera is properly positioned to capture the desired area.
Ensure that there are no obstructions blocking the night vision flash.
Adjust the camera settings for optimal night vision performance.

Product Care

To ensure the longevity and performance of your camera, follow these care instructions:

Regularly clean the camera and remove any dirt or debris.
Avoid exposing the camera to extreme temperatures or moisture.
Handle the camera with care to prevent damage to internal components.

Warranty

The product comes with a warranty. For warranty details and information on how to claim warranty, refer to the warranty section in the user manual or contact customer support.

FAQ

Q: What SD card brands are compatible with the REVEAL camera?
A: The REVEAL camera is compatible with Lexar and SanDisk SD cards. Low- end SD card brands may be incompatible and yield unexpected results.

Q: Where can I purchase recommended camera accessories?
A: You can view and purchase all accessories at REVEALCELLCAM.COM.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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REVEAL APP DOWNLOAD

DOWNLOAD THE TACTACAM REVEAL APP

VISIT YOUR APP STORE TO DOWNLOAD

INTRODUCTION

Lens
Antenna
IR LEDs
Camera Working Status Indicator
Device Status Indicator Light (Green/Blue)
SD Card Indicator (Red/Green)
SIM Slot (do not install other SIMs)
Power Switch (ON/SETUP/OFF)
PIR Motion Sensor
WiFi Indicator Light (Blue)
Microphone
Battery Level Indicator
4G Signal Indicator
SD Card Slot
Test Button
Battery Eject Button
Reset Button
External Battery In/DC Port
USB Port
Tripod/Mount Attachment
Cable Lock Holes
1/4-20 Accessory
Strap Holes
Solar Panel Attachment Rails

QUICK START GUIDE

WHAT IS IN THE BOX?

(1) Trail Camera
(1) Instruction Manual
(1) Mounting Strap
(1) Antenna
(1) SIM Card (pre-installed)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

SD Card – Class 10, U3, 32GB
Recommended Brands: Tactacam,Lexar, SanDisk (Other brands of low-end SD cards are incompatible with the REVEAL and will yield unexpected results)
(12) AA batteries required – Lithium batteries recommended in colder temperatures

RECOMMENDED CAMERA ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED)

VIEW AND PURCHASE ALL ACCESSORIES AT REVEALCELLCAM.COM

SETTING UP THE CAMERA

Install camera’s antenna.
Note: Do not over tighten the antenna, once it is secure stop tightening to prevent antenna port damage.
2. Install a Class 10 U3 SD card (32GB).
Recommended brands are: SanDisk, Lexar and Tactacam
3. Install 12 AA batteries.
To eject the battery tray, press the EJECT button on the REVEAL. When inserting AA batteries correctly orientate + and – on the front and back of the tray.
See battery details on page 13 under Best Practices.

SIM Card
For cameras with a single SIM, the card is pre-installed for you. Cameras packaged with two SIMs allow you to select a carrier that works strongest in the area of your camera’s location.

NOTE: SIM cards are exclusively paired to a camera at the time of manufacture, so please do not remove, swap, or replace with a different SIM card.
Activation of your camera can be done conveniently through the REVEAL mobile app during setup.

Here is the link to our Data Plans and Coverage Map
https://www.revealcellcam.com/data-plans

SWITCHING CELLULAR NETWORKS

To manually swap cellular carriers on your REVEAL, switch camera to Setup Mode, hold the Test button down (~20 seconds) until one of the following occurs:

For AT&T coverage, wait until the third signal bar light blinks three times and release Test button.
For Verizon coverage, wait until the second signal bar light blinks three times and release Test button.
Your camera will restart and search for signal. Once signal is established, the camera can be switched “ON” and is ready to use.

Signal Bar: Additional Indicators

Solid yellow: Indicates network switch failure. You may either resume using your camera on its current network or attempt the switch again.
Rapidly blinks red: No SIM inserted, or camera does not recognize SIM.
Slowly blinks red: Camera registered on network, but FTPS server experienced failure.
Solid red: No signal.

DOWNLOADING THE APP

In your Apple or Google Play Store, download the Tactacam REVEAL app and sign in using the same email and password you created on the website.
If you already have a REVEAL account with ACTIVE cameras, you can simply login to your app and add your camera following the instructions below.

If this is your first REVEAL that you are activating, please visit the REVEAL Web Portal at https://account.revealcellcam.com to set up your account. Once you have created your account, and set up your data plan, it is time to activate your camera in the app:

Click the camera icon at the bottom of the screen
Click the + in the upper right hand corner
Select REVEAL XB and Continue
Using your phone, scan the QR code located inside the door of the camera
Camera activation can take a couple minutes, then you will be prompted to give your camera a name and location.

SET UP CAMERA THROUGH WEB PORTAL

If this is your first REVEAL that you are activating, please visit the REVEAL Web Portal at https://account.revealcellcam.com/activation to set up your account.

You can also access the Web Portal directly from your app, by clicking My REVEAL on this screen in the app:

ADD CAMERA TO THE APP

Open the REVEAL app.
Click the camera icon at the bottom of the screen.
Click the (+) in the upper right corner to select a data plan and add your first camera.
Follow the prompts to connect your camera.
On the camera, scan the QR code on the inside of the door to activate your camera.
After your camera is activated, you will see the signal status indicator searching, and then connect showing the signal strength.
You can automatically change and apply the camera settings when your phone is connected to the camera’s WiFi. This will not work unless you are next to the camera.
- You can also remotely change the camera settings from the app, it will take up to 24 hours for settings to be applied.

SENDING A TEST PICTURE

Allow the camera to connect to 4G signal. The LED signal indicator light will be constant green.
- After your camera is activated, you will see the signal status indicator searching, and then connect showing the signal strength.
- After the camera has connected, push the test button to send a photograph.
- You will see the status light blinking as the image is sending.
- When the test picture sends successfully, the status light will turn green.
- If the status light turns red there may have been an issue trying to send the test photo. This is usually caused by signal strength.
Refer to the app to be sure the picture is successfully sent.
While your camera is connected to your phone with WiFi, you will be able to access a live preview to help with camera setup and proper placement.
Allow the camera to connect to 4G signal. The LED signal indicator light will be constant green.

START USING THE REVEAL X

LEAVING YOUR CAMERA IN THE FIELD

While your camera is connected to your phone with WiFi, you will be able to access a live preview to help with camera setup and proper placement.
Ensure that the antenna is securely tightened.
Wipe down the seal, removing any dirt or debris.
Turn the camera to the ON position.
Format your SD card in the app.
As long as your phone picks up a signal, be sure a motion detected picture is sent to your phone via the app.

SETTINGS / SPECIFICATIONS

Camera Mode	Photo; Photo+Video
Day/Night Mode	Daytime: Color, Nighttime: B+W
IR Range	80+ Feet
PIR Angle	45*
Flash	No Glow IR Technology effectively eliminates all

visible flash

Operating Keys (2)| 1x Power slide switch; 1x Test button
Lens| F=6mm; F/No=2.0;

FOV=60* Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night)

Blinking blue=pairing mode / Solid blue=paired

BEST PRACTICES

MOTION SENSORS (PIR SENSORS)

Motion sensors (PIR sensors) are actually heat and motion sensors. This is why on a hot and windy day, people get false triggers. People and animals are not the only objects that will trigger your camera; vegetation and precipitation can act as a moving target as well.

Be sure to clear any low hanging tree branches, brush, and weeds from the field of view, 5-10 yards in front of the camera.
Motion sensitivity recommendations:
- Set to High to start and decrease sensitivity if you’re getting too many false triggers.

PROPER CAMERA PLACEMENT

Location and placement are critical for best camera performance.
Avoid hanging the camera on small trees that are prone to moving with the wind.
Place the camera about waist height (3.5-4 feet) on the tree or post.
Use small sticks to adjust the angle of the camera, about 7 to 15 degrees pointing down
To achieve the best lighting conditions, face your camera north. Always avoid facing your camera toward the sun.
If the camera is placed too high on a tree and angled down, the field of view “window” becomes much smaller, so this is only a good plan if you have a spot they are going to come to like mineral or a scrape.
On a food plot:
- Camera height and angle is critical to get the widest field of view. Do not place camera up too high.
On a trail:
- Usually you will be getting faster moving deer, as they move from food sources and bedding areas.
- Double check that you are using the proper SD card to achieve that fastest trigger speed.

BATTERIES AND CELLULAR TRAIL CAMERA PERFORMANCE

Use the recommended batteries for the REVEAL:
Energizer Ultimate Lithium
Duracell Max Alkaline batteries
Rayovac UltraPro Alkaline batteries

  * Do not mix old and new batteries
  * Do not mix alkaline, lithium, standard, or rechargeable batteries
  * Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with the regard to polarity (+ and -).
  * Always remove batteries if consumed or if product is to be left unused for a long time.

In cold weather, use lithium ion batteries for optimal camera speed and performance.
Expected picture count with the proper batteries (in greater than freezing temps) are:
- Lithium: 4,000+ pictures
- Alkaline: 2,500+ pictures
If connecting the External Solar Panel (sold separately), the lithium batteries would act as a backup power source.

BEST PRACTICES

CAMERA STOPS TAKING IMAGES OR WON’T TAKE IMAGES

Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the SD card is full, the camera will stop taking images. Users can turn on SD Loop to avoid such problems.
Make sure that alkaline or NiMH-AA batteries have enough power for the camera to work.
Make sure that the camera power switch is in the “On” position and not in the “Off” or “Setup” mode.
Format the SD card with the camera before using or when the camera stops taking images.

NIGHT VISION FLASH RANGE DOESN’T MEET EXPECTATION

Please check to make sure that batteries are fully charged
“Max Range” offers better IR flash range. Given IR flash range values are based on max range setting; so please adjust Night Mode to Max Range for better night vision flash range
High quality 1.2V NiMH rechargeable AA batteries can also offer improved IR flash range. Alkaline batteries cannot deliver enough wattage to power the illuminator consistently at night.
Certain surroundings (like trees, walls, ground, etc.) within flash range can deliver you better night time images; to improve night images, do not aim camera in an open field where there is nothing to reflect the IR flash back; its like shining a flashlight into the sky at night, you can’t see anything.

PRODUCT CARE

INTERNAL CONDENSATION ON LENS
The REVEAL is IP66 rated waterproof. This means the camera is water resistant against powerful jets. The only way the REVEAL can get condensation in or behind the lens is if the antenna is not screwed in all the way, or if there is dirt or debris on the seal. Follow these at home instructions to alleviate this issue if need be:

Pull the SD card out and let the camera sit for 3-4 days open, in an area where there is circulating air (fan or vent).
You can also place in a sealed container with rice for 24 hours to draw out the moisture.
Clean the seal well and tighten your antenna.
Place back out in the field.

TO HELP PREVENT THEFT OR DAMAGE
Use a protective security box such as the one listed at www.revealcellcam.com

IF THE CAMERA HAS ACCIDENTALLY BEEN SUBMERGED IN WATER

Do not open the camera right away.
Be sure to dry the outer housing of the camera, preventing water from entering the inside of the camera and causing internal damage.

LIMITED WARRANTY

HOW LONG DOES THIS COVERAGE LAST?

One year from the date of purchase.
Be sure to register your REVEAL under warranty at www.tactacam.com/warranty

WHAT IS COVERED?

This limited warranty covers manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship including but not limited to:
- Defective buttons
- Cracked/chipped glass lens
- Broken SD card or SIM card spring mechanism
- Broken USB port
Covered cameras will either be repaired by a certified camera technician, or replaced.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

This limited warranty does not cover any damage caused by the owner modifying, attempting to fix, or otherwise altering the product.
This limited warranty excludes damage caused by people or animals, including but not limited to: antenna, strap, Fresnel lens, glass lens, or camera housing.
- If damage is caused to the camera by the owner or animal, contact customer support for repair options to retain warranty coverage.

FCC REGULATIONS

Federal Communications Commission – Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 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.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may note cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER

PLEASE CALL
218-282-5650
OR
EMAIL
SUPPORT@REVEALCELLCAM.COM
For any warranty issues or questions

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