revealcellcam XB and XB – Tactacam Cellular Camera Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS IN THE BOX?
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
SETTING UP THE CAMERA
SENDING A TEST PICTURE
BEST PRACTICES
NIGHT VISION FLASH RANGE DOESN’T MEET EXPECTATION
PRODUCT CARE
LIMITED WARRANTY
FCC REGULATIONS
References
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XB and XB – Tactacam Cellular Camera
**Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION

1 Lens
2 XB Antenna/SK has Additional on right
3 IR LEDs
4 Camera Working Status Indicator (Red)
5 Device Status Indicator Light (Green/Blue)
6 SD Card Indicator (Red/Green)
7 SIM Slot (DO NOT REMOVE)
8 Power Switch (ON/SETUP/OFF)
9 PIR Motion Sensor
10 WiFi Indicator Light (Blue)| 11 Microphone
12 Battery Level Indicator
13 4G Signal Indicator
14 SD Card Slot
15 Test Button
16 Battery Eject Button
17 Reset Button
18 External Battery In/DC Port
19 USB Port
20 Tripod/Mount Attachment
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WHAT IS IN THE BOX?

(1) Trail Camera
(1) Instruction Manual
(1) Mounting Strap
(1) Antenna – XB=1 SK=2
(1) Verizon & AT&T
SIM’sCard
SK ONLY
SK Lipo pack
SK Solar charger
SK adjustable mount

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

SD Card – Class 10, U3, 16GB-32GB
Recommended Brands: Tactacam,
Lexar, SanDisk
(Other brands of lower end SD cards are incompatible with the Reveal X and will yield unexpected results)
XB will need 12 AA Batteries

RECOMMENDED CAMERA ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED)
VIEW AND PURCHASE ALL ACCESSORIES AT REVEALCELLCAM.COM

SETTING UP THE CAMERA

Install the camera’s antenna.
· Tighten securely to prevent internal moisture/condensation inside the lens.
Install a Class 10 U3 SD card (16GB or 32GB).
· Recommended brands are: SanDisk, Lexar, and Tactacam
XB = Install 12 AA batteries.”
****· To eject the battery tray or SK-Lipo Pack, press the EJECT button on the Reveal. If install AA batteries correctly orientated + and on the front and back of the tray.
· SK Lipo Pack will need to be charged with a USB C cord before use. You will see a red charging light on when charging. the red light will go off when fully charged. · See battery details on page 13 under Best Practices.
Verizon or AT&T SIM Card install Locate the Verizon and AT&T Sim card located in the white envelope included in your package. Remove the desired SIM Verizon or AT&T from its holder and install it into the Sim slot of your camera. When activating the camera you will need to select Verizon or AT&T depending on which Sim you selected for your camera.
Turn the power switch to SETUP · Check the indicator LED status lights; you will see all green when the camera is ready. Only the WiFi indicator light will be blue. · If the SD card indicator light is not green, the SD card is bad and needs to be changed. Be sure to always use a formatted SD card. · Next to the SD indicator light is the WiFi indicator light. This will be slowly flashing blue, meaning it is in pairing mode. · Default camera WiFi SSID is Reveal_**** · Default camera WiFi password is Reveal2021

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 log in 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 X and Continue
Using your phone, scan the QR code located inside the door of the camera 5
Camera activation can take a couple of 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 A 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 sent.
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. 4. Allow the camera to connect to 4G signal. The LED signal indicator light will be constant green.

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. 4
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

SETTINGS / SPECIFICATIONS

Battery| XB = 12xAA Cartridge
SK = Rechargeable lithium pack SK = Solar Panel attachment
Optional external power source (12V external battery pack or solar panel)
– Barrel plug reducer size 4×1.7mm
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External DC| 12V-2A
Tr ansfer Picture via 4G| High, detailed thumbnail images sent to app

(Additional data charges may apply)

Request HD Photo and Video via 4G| Only in supported locations

(Additional data charges may apply)

-13F to 140*F

Operation Humidity| 5% to 90%
Waterproof rating| IP66
Dimensions| 3.62”x4.13”x5.47”
Weight| About 0.95lb

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 targets 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. 2. Motion sensitivity recommendations:
Set to High to start, and decrease sensitivity if you’re getting to
many false triggers.

PROPER CAMERA PLACEMENT

Location and placement are critical for the 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 a mineral or a scrape.

BEST PRACTICES

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 the 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 Lithium-ion Batteries
· Duracell Max Alkaline Batteries
· Rayovac UltraPro Alkaline Batteries
In cold weather, use lithium-ion batteries for the best camera speed and performance. In temperate climates below freezing, alkaline batteries will lose 60% of their useful life.
The expected picture count with the proper batteries (in greater than freezing temps) are:
Lithium: 4000+ pictures
Alkaline: 2500+ pictures
Always good and beneficial to pair a good battery with the Tactacam Lithium Solar Panel.

THE 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 a 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 an 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 better nighttime images; to improve night images do not aim the camera in an open field where there is nothing to reflect the IR flashback; 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 put 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.

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218-282-5650
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SUPPORT@REVEALCELLCAM.COM
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