SMARTWITNESS AP1 Single Lens Fleet Telematics ADAS Dash Camera User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: SMARTWITNESS

AP1 Single Lens Fleet Telematics ADAS Dash Camera

Please read this entire guide before installation and use.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Power Specifications
Input: OBDII
DC 10~32V, 2A
Output: DC 5V, 3A

FUNCTIONS

Automatic Booting
Once the AP1 has been wired to your OBDII port or vehicle power source, the AP1 will boot up automatically. It will take around 55 seconds for the unit to be ready to operate.

VIDEO RECORDING

Continuous Record
This is the default mode for recording. In this setting, the unit will begin recording after booting up and record the entire time the unit is powered on. The resolution and frame rates can be set as per your requirements.

Event Record
The unit will record when triggered by impact, an ADAS Forward Collision Warning Setting, a Speeding Threshold Limit Exceed Event or a push of the “Panic” (Rec) button. You can set the record time during the calibration setting mode.

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

Drive Data
The DRV file will be recorded while driving even if there are no events or video. The DRV file consists of GPS and G-sensor data. The DRV file overwrites the oldest data. The DRV files will be made every 1 to 10 minutes.

Time and Date
This information will be provided by GPS satellites automatically.

WI-FI

To connect to the device via Wi-Fi, please press the “multi-function” button and hold for 5 seconds (long press), wait 3 seconds and then connect directly to the AP1 via Wi-Fi using your mobile device.

VOLUME CONTROL

Please press the volume button to control. The volume level is 1 to 5.

ADAS FUNCTIONALITY

Forward Proximity Warning
Something is in the forward proximity, and an imminent collision with your vehicle is possible (at low speeds).

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

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Forward Vehicle Start Alert
The vehicle in front of you begins to move forward while your vehicle remains stopped.

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

Caution
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.

DRIVER SAFETY WARNINGS

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

DISCLAIMER
The AP1 is not a substitute for a safe, conscientious driver. The AP1 cannot compensate for a driver who is distracted, inattentive or impaired by fatigue, drugs or alcohol. Whether or not the AP1 is in use, it is always the responsibility of the driver to take appropriate corrective action. It does not eliminate or decrease the need for a driver to stay alert and to 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 or 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

WARNING
In certain conditions, including inclement weather, low visibility and certain road conditions (including poor lane markings, construction zones, dirt roads, heavy or complicated traffic, and curvy and winding roads), the AP1 may have limited to no functionality. The AP1 may not detect certain objects such as motorcyclists, bicyclists or pedestrians even in the most ideal conditions. Always keep the lens and view of the AP1 unobstructed and properly calibrated so as not to inhibit function. Driving in certain conditions or any interference with the AP1 can result in false, few or no warnings. The driver must always monitor traffic and surroundings and take measures to avoid an accident; failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death or severe property damage.

WARNING
If the AP1 is not functioning properly at any time, please contact your distributor or visit support.smartwitness.com and have the device inspected immediately to correct the issue. Whether or not the AP1 is functioning, it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain vehicle control; failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death or severe property damage.

CAUTION
While cleaning the device or the vehicle cab, do not apply compressed air or cleaning solutions (such as Windex) to the AP1 device. Usage of these products may cause damage to the device.

GPS RECEPTION

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

Activate the product in an area without large buildings to improve GPS reception.
The temperature range for optimum operation of the GPS receiver in your vehicle is -10°C ~ 50°C.
When using the product for the first time or after a long period (more than three days), it may take a little longer to recognize your current location.
This product supports Assisted GPS.

GPS reception may be impaired under the following circumstances:

If your vehicle has metallic elements on the windshields.
If equipment generating electromagnetic waves that interfere with the GPS signal is installed in the vehicle, e.g., other GPS devices, such as certain types of wireless activated alarms and MP3 and CD players and camera alarms using GPS.
On heavily overcast or cloudy days or if the vehicle is in a covered location, such as under a bridge or raised roadway, in a tunnel, on an underground roadway, in an underground parking area, inside a building or surrounded by high-rise buildings.

If GPS signal reception is poor, it may take longer to locate your current position when the vehicle is moving than when it is stationary.

LEDs & BUZZER SPECIFICATIONS

Status/Step| |

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2

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3

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SOUND

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3 COLORS

| GREEN|

BLUE

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Startup/ On & Off| Booting Step 1| Before Troubleshooting| Flashing (Orange)| Off| Off|
Booting Step 2| Troubleshooting| Flashing (Orange)| Flashing| Off|
Booting Step 3| Initializing Modem| Flashing (Orange)| Flashing| Flashing|
Booting Finished| On| On| On|
Power On| Normal: On (Green)| Off| Off|
Power Off/Finished| Off| Off| Off|
Recording| Continuous Record| Recording| –| On| –|
| G-Sensor Recording| –| On| –|
Event Record| FCW Recording| –| On| –|
| User Recording| –| On| –|
Record Error| SD Error, No SD, Write Fail| –| 3 Times Fast Flashing Every 10 Secs.| –|
No Record| Recording Off| –| Off| –|
SD Format| –| Fast Flashing Until the Process Finished| –|
ADAS| Forward Collision Warning (FCW)| –| –| –| Warning Sounds
Forward Proximity Warning (FPW)| –| –| –| Warning Sounds
Forward Vehicle Start Alert (FVSA)| | | | Warning Sounds
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)| –| –| –| Warning Sounds
Communication| 3G/4G Network Device Connected| –| –| On|
3G/4G Network Device Error, SIM Error| –| –| 3 Times Fast Flashing Every 10 Secs.
Data Network Connection Error| –| –| 3 Times Slow Flashing Every 10 Secs.
Status| Setting Mode (ADAS, Recording, Etc.)| Red/Green LED Cross- Flashing Until the Setting Mode Finished| | |
–| –| Setting Sounds
Firmware Upgrade| Fast Flashing Until the Firmware Update Finished (Green)|

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GPS Error| 3 Times Fast Flashing Every 10 Secs. (Orange)| –| –|
Camera Error| On (Red)| –| –|
CAN Error| 3 Times Fast Flashing Every 10 Secs. (Green)| –| –|
Wi-Fi Mode| 1 Color Is Flashing (Orange)| On| On|

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sample DRV Data File (RECORDED AT 1Hz)

NAME	VALUE
Speed	Km/h
RPM	0~10,000
Forward Vehicle Start Alarm (FVSA)	0x00 – None 0x02 – FVSA event

0x03 – Function disabled
Forward Proximity Warning (FPW)| 0x00 – None 0x02 – FPW event
0x03 – Function disabled
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)| 0x00 – None 0x02 – FCW event
0x03 – Function disabled
FCW TTC| TTC time, Data/10 0 ~ 25.5 sec
Ex) 125 => 12.5 sec
Ahead Distance| 0~150m
Record| 0x00 – None
0x01 – Recording (Mic off)
0x02 – Recording (Mic on)
NAME| VALUE
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GPS Active| 0x00 – None
0x01 – Active with A-GPS
0x02 – Active with Standard GPS
GPS Signal| The number of satellites locked
Latitude| 0.3452335435425
Longitude| 5.4320940394
Heading| 20.4
Altitude| 10.7
Time Info| UTC
Time msec| 0 ~ 999
G-Sensor Event| 0: None
1: Event
Panic Button Event| 0: None
1: Event
NAME| VALUE
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G-Sensor X| -4000 ~ 4000, mG
G-Sensor Y| -4000 ~ 4000, mG
G-Sensor Z| -4000 ~ 4000, mG
Error Code| Bitflag
(0: None, 1: Active) 0bit – Camera Fail 1bit – GPS Fail
2bit – CAN Fail 3bit – Modem Fail 4bit – Server Fail
5bit – Camera Blocked 6~7bit: Reserved
Ignition Status| 0: Off
1: On
Engine Load| 0.00%
MAF Air Flow| 0.00
Throttle/ Accel Position| 11.766
Odometer| 1,000 km
Engine Coolant Temperature| 70°C
Oil Temperature| 70°C
Reserved|

AP1 Technical Specifications

INSTALLATION

The AP1 is a self-install device for a vehicle’s OBDII connection. Please reference the AP1 install material and find access to the AP1 Mobile App on https://smartwitness.com/ap1-setup. If you need to schedule a fee-based professional installation service, please contact smartwitness.com/request- install and submit the online form.

Download the Calibration App.

MOBILE APPLICATION USER GUIDE

The AP1 Mobile Application has been designed to allow customization of all AP1 settings. AP1 settings may be made via the SmartWitness Mobile App “AP1 Tool” for Apple or Android devices. The “AP1 Tool” is available from the app store of your chosen mobile device platform.

Complete instructions on the use of the “AP1 Tool” Mobile App is available from https://smartwitness.com/ap1-setup

STEP 1
Turn your vehicle on, and wait for the AP1 to boot up. You will see LED lights sequence as follows: blinking red; red and green; green, green and blue. Then all 3 solid = ready.

STEP 2
Press and hold the Menu button for 5 seconds, wait 3 seconds, to enable Wi-Fi. The orange LED light will start blinking.

STEP 3
From your mobile device, select the AP1 Wi-Fi name. It will start with AP1****. The Wi-Fi password is the last 8 digits of your IMEI#.

STEP 4
Open the Calibration app and tap the Connect to Camera option. If your device is connected through Wi-Fi to the camera properly, you will see “Connection Status: Connected.” When prompted to download settings from camera, tap Yes. If the download was successful, you’ll see the Main Menu.

STEP 5
Tap the Adjust Settings/Preferences button to open the Settings page. Make setting adjustments as needed.

STEP 6
When you are finished adjusting the settings, navigate back to the Main Menu and tap the Upload Settings to Camera button. When prompted, confirm by tapping the YES button. If the upload was successful, you’ll see a prompt that confirms the upload. Tap the OK button. The camera will apply the new settings and then reboot.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WARRANTY

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For technical support, please contact your local distributor or visit support.smartwitness.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is supplied with a 2-year 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 & FCC

FCC Part 15.19
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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Part 15.21
Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE 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

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

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Battery for RTC (Real Time Clock) inside.

CAUTION: Damages due to production 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.