PNI Hunting 480C Trail Camera User Manual

PNI HUNTING 480C
Trail camera

User manual

Warning:
You can remotely access the pictures captured by this trail camera only via de dedicated mobile application, based on a prepaid Cloud account. The prepaid Cloud function involves paying a credit in advance by bank card or PayPal.
Prepaid credit is used to purchase a number of pictures.

Camera description

Getting the camera-ready

1. Insert the batteries according to the polarity. The PNI 480C camera can be powered by 8 AA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Note: For a longer battery life, we recommend that you set the type of battery used (Alkaline or Ni-MH) in the menu of your device.
2.  Insert the SD card. Note: We recommend using a 32 GB card.
3. Insert the SIM.
4. Attach the antenna.

Compatible accessories:

Turned the camera on. Basic configuration

1. Turn on the camera
   Turn on the camera by moving the ON/SETUP/OFF switch to the ON position.
   In this mode, the camera enters the operation/monitoring/motion detection mode. In ON mode the screen will not light up. If the default camera settings meet your needs, then you can mount the camera directly in site. You can find the default settings on page 11.

2. Camera settings
   Move the ON/SETUP/OFF switch to the SETUP position. This mode allows you to configure the camera. The screen will light up. Press the MENU key to access the menu. Use the arrow keys to navigate the menu and the OK key to confirm. Press the MENU key twice to return to the main interface.

Notes:
Read the manual and description of the menus carefully to fully understand each setting.
Step by step test each setting made to check how it works.
Executing an unfamiliar setting can lead to improper operation of the camera.
You can return to the factory settings and resume the configuration if the camera behaves differently after certain settings made by you.
After completing the settings, switch to the ON position again.

3. Network connection
A 4G SIM must be inserted in the camera. When you switch to the SETUP position, the screen lights up and the camera automatically searches for signal. Connecting to the GSM network can take 60-120 seconds.
Once the camera is connected to the network, the signal indicator will appear on the screen.
Move to ON position to switch the camera to “motion detection” mode. For a proper operation of the image sending process in case of motion detection, the signal strength must have at least two bars.
If a pop-up with the message “SIM Auto Match failed” appears on the screen, go to the 4G menu – SIM Auto Match. Select Manual. Then access the 4G-Manual setup menu and complete the APN of the GSM operator used.
The camera will connect to the network automatically after restarting.
3.1 Network connection with the SIM card included in the box
To connect to the network with the SIM in the box, follow the instructions from page 8.
3.2 Network connection with your own SIM card (Orange, Vodafone, Telekom, Digi)
To connect to the network with your own SIM, follow the instructions from page 9.

Quick guide
Adding PNI Hunting 480C camera in Trailcam Ace app

Add the trail camera in the app

1. Please scan the QR codes below to download the application, Trailcam Ace:
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   https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/id1168918426| https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sifar.systemtrailcamera

2. Register or create an account in the application using a valid email address. Activate the account by following the instructions received by email from trailcam@wuyuantech.net
3. Log in to your account
4. Install the camera antenna, insert the batteries, SD card and SIM card
5. Switch the ON/SETUP/OFF key on the camera to the SETUP position and wait 10-15 seconds. Then access the Menu-Other-QR Code to get the unique camera code.

6. In the application, click “+” or Add Camera-Next, scan the QR code of the camera to add the camera in the application.

Choose the data plan (for the included SIM card)

1. In the application, enter the camera settings

2.  Choose “Refill” between 10-50 EUR, follow the steps to make the payment through one of the methods on the screen (PayPal, debit card, credit card) then exit the camera settings. The second option is to log in to pay.wuyuantech.com to fund your account. You will receive a payment confirmation by email.

3. Click “Activate SIM Card” to choose your preferred data plan. Available data plans:

Basic: 50 Mb, 1000 pictures 3.99 Euro;
Premier: 100Mb, 2000 pictures 5.99 Euro;
Elite: 250Mb, 5000 picture 8.99 Euro;
Supreme: 500Mb, 10.000 pictures 13.99 Euro;

Get credit (fro your  personal SIM card, not included)

Each camera comes with 1000 credits = 1000 free pictures (icons) that you can see in the application-Account-Credits.
You can then charge your account with prepaid credit through the same payment method as above.

The camera will automatically connect to 4G after inserting your SIM card.
If a pop-up with the message “SIM Auto Match failed” appears on the screen, go to the 4G menu – SIM Auto Match. Select Manual. Then access the 4G-Manual setup menu and complete the APN of the GSM operator used. The camera will connect to the network automatically after restarting.

Trailcam Ace app menu

MAP: allows you to set the location where the camera is mounted on the Google map;
Cameras: find the list of the cameras you added in the app.
Here you can find:
– Camera general settings (also present in the camera’s menu);
– Take Photo Now
– Camera Status – date, time of last update, IMEI, signal, temperature, battery level, SD card capacity;
– Change camera name;
– Sim Card Management;
– Modify Camera Position;
– Delete Camera;
Gallery: find the photos saved locally in the phone from the Cloud (the operation is done manually by the user from the Cameras menu)
Account: find information about your account, available credit, inserted SIM card, settings, notifications etc.

Remotely control the trail camera using the mobile app

1. Turn off the camera, then move on the SETUP position. Wait 10-15 seconds until the 4G signal bars appear on the screen.
2. Press the OK key to take a picture. Wait 30 seconds. The picture will be sent to the application.
3. Switch the camera to the ON position, the indicator light on the camera will flash 5 times. The camera will enter automatic operation/monitoring mode.

Camera Menu
Note : Default settings of the camera are marked in red.

Testing the picture sending function

(only after successfully adding the camera to the TrailCam Ace application; please read on page 7)
To perform this test, when in SETUP mode, press the OK key twice to send an image to the application. This operation can take between 35-45 seconds, depending on the strength of the GSM signal. The message “Send successfully” should appear on the screen.

Using batteries to power the camera (alkaline or rechargeable)

PNI Hunting 480C works with 8 AA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. For better performance, we recommend using rechargeable NiMH batteries. Set the type of battery inserted in the camera in the “Battery type” menu.
Insert the batteries according to the polarity indicated on the housing. We recommend changing the batteries when the “battery discharged” icon appears on the camera screen.
Note: In order not to cause irreparable damage, do not introduce different types of batteries in the camera, with different charge levels.
The number of photos that can be taken until the batteries are completely discharged is variable and can be influenced by the following factors: settings made in the camera, frequency of actions that trigger the camera, brand and quality of batteries, environmental conditions, etc.
The table below shows an estimate of the images that can be taken with 8 AA alkaline batteries. Better performance can be achieved if rechargeable Ni-MH batteries are used.

4G OFF

Pictures/day| Time
Leduri IR ON
Maximum quality| 100 pic.| 45 days
Average quality| 100 pic.| 43 days
Maximum clarity| 100 pic.| 41 days
Leduri IR Off
Pictures| 100 pic.| 56 days

Using solar panel to power the camera

PNI Hunting 400C works with most standard 12V/minimum 2A Lithium batteries with solar panels.

External power supply – for video surveillance

You can also power the camera with an external 12V/2A DC adapter. When using external power, we recommend that you remove the batteries from the camera to avoid overcharging. The external power supply is recommended only in security video surveillance situations.
You can also use an external battery of 12V/minimum 7Ah protected from rain and snow.

The SD card
An SD card is required to use the camera. When the camera is turned on but no card is inserted, the “No card” warning appears on the screen. The camera supports a maximum of 32GB. In order not to lose the files saved on the card, when inserting or removing the card, the camera must be turned off. When the card is full, “Memory full” appears on the screen. The table below shows the approximate number of photos that can be saved on a card depending on the capacity of the card.

No. of pictures
8MP| 2104| 4238| 8476| 16952
12MP| 1445| 2910| 5816| 11632
24MP| 735| 1480| 2957| 5914

USB connection
When the camera is connected via a USB cable, “MSDC” appears on the screen. Press the MENU key once, “MSDC” changes to “PC Cam”; you can now use the camera as a webcam. Press the MENU key again, the camera exits the PC camera mode.

Warnings

• Insert and remove the memory card and power supply only when the camera is turned off.
• It is recommended to use good quality AA/R6 batteries to prevent corrosion and acid leakage inside the camera.
• Use only a 12V/2A power supply to power the camera and do not reverse the polarity when connecting the batteries.
• In test mode, the camera will turn off automatically in 3 minutes if no button is pressed.
• Do not turn off the power to the device while the software update is in progress. Our recommendation is to send the product to the seller for the software update procedure, in order to eliminate the risk of irreparably damaging the product.
• Remove branches or moving objects from the monitored area that may cause false triggers and photos.
• Do not place the camera near equipment that emits heat, near fans, or light sources to avoid taking false photos.
• The camera uses a 58 ° FOV lens and 60 IR LEDs. To ensure that the IR LEDs give enough IR light, use only high-quality AA batteries that can provide enough power and light constantly in dark environments.
• The camera works well if it is located at a distance of 10 – 15 cm from the ground. If it is too close to the ground, the motion sensor will not work properly. The motion sensor detects remotely and down.

Key functions

• Trigger time of only 0.4 seconds
• Lens 58 ° FOV, 52 ° PIR
• Selectable photo resolution 8/12/24 MP
• 60 IR LEDs that offer visibility of up to 20m (65 feet) at night
• Clear and quality images both during the day and at night
• Consecutive photos were taken at a speed of 1 photo/second maximum 5 consecutive photos; Adjustable PIR sensitivity, the programmable delay between movements, Time Lapse, Timer, the label on the picture (camera ID, date/time, temperature, phase of the month)
• Working temperature: -26°C ~ +60°C
• 2.4-inch color screen
• With the 4G function, the camera can send photos to the application
• Select photo size: 640×480 (small) or 2560×1920 (large). The default setting is 640×480 and consumes approximately 45kb of data. 2560×1920 consumes approximately 300kb of data.
• Dedicated application Trailcam Ace (iOS & Android)

Operations

View saved photos
Switch to the SETUP position to enter the Test mode. Press the “↑” button to enter the view of the saved files (Playback); press the “←” and “→” buttons to select and “OK” to view the photo file.
Press “↑” again to return to the previous menu.
Press the MENU button to start the procedure of deleting files or formatting SD card.
Press MENU again to exit.
Delete files
In file view mode press the “←” and “→” buttons to reach the desired file then press the MENU button to display the file deletion menu or SD card format.
Delete One: delete the selected photo file
Delete All: deletes all saved files
SD card formatting
Format No: cancels card formatting
Format Yes: format the SD card (delete everything saved on the card)
Press the “←” and “→” buttons to select, “Yes” to confirm, “No” to return to the previous menu.
Automatic turn off
In test mode, the camera will turn off automatically if no key is pressed within 3 minutes.
Note: The camera will remain in “Test” mode if the menu appears on the screen.
Menu
In Test mode, press the “MENU” button once to enter the camera settings menu. To navigate the menu, press the “←”, “↑”, “→”, “↓” buttons, the “OK” button to confirm and the MENU button to return to the previous menu.
Press the MENU key to switch between letters, numbers, and symbols.
Note : For some functions (Cam ID, Delay, Time Lapse, Timer, Password), the user must press the Menu key to save and exit the setup menu after pressing OK.

CAM

camera identification code. This function helps to identify the camera that took and transmitted the pictures.
Image Size| 8MP (3264×2448), 12MP (4032×3024), 24MP (5632×4224)
Night Mode| Min. blur/Max range/Balanced

1.  Min. Blur : short exposure time to get a clearer picture. With this option, the IR radius is shorter.

2. Max. Range : longer exposure time for longer IR distance; less clear image.

3.  Balanced : the perfect combination of options 1. and 3.

PIR

** The 4G function can be deactivated. Thus, the photos will no longer be transmitted.

Sensitivity

| High/Middle/Low

The greater sensitivity to movement represents:
•Motion detection of small objects;
•  Motion detection over longer distances;
• Easier for the sensor to detect the difference between the human body temperature and the ambient temperature
• More frequent shots
If the ambient temperature is higher than the human body temperature, it is more difficult to detect movement, so we recommend setting the camera to high sensitivity.

Delay| OFF/ON

Delay mean the preset motion sensor trigger interval between 2 consecutive detections. This interval prevents the camera from taking too many pictures during continuous motion detection. Example: The camera will wait 1 minute before taking the picture again at motion detection if the time is set to 00:01:00 Configurable delay time from 3 seconds to 24 hours (00: 00: 03 ~ 23: 59: 59). Caution: Do not activate the Delay and Time Lapse functions simultaneously.

Time Lapse

| OFF/ON

Select “ON” to set the trigger time interval; The camera’s motion sensor will be turned off; the camera will take photos only at the set interval.

Available interval: 5 seconds to 24 hours (00: 00:

05 ~ 23: 59: 59).

Caution: Do not activate the Delay and Time Lapse functions simultaneously.

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Timer 1

| OFF/ON

Select “ON” to set the camera on and off time (hour/minute); the camera will only work during that time

Example: setting the interval 15:00 – 18:00, the

camera will work only between 15:00 and 18:00

Timer 2

| OFF/ON

Select “ON” to set the camera on and off time (hour/minute); the camera will only work during that time

For example: setting the interval 20:00 – 24:00, the

the camera will work only between 20:00 and 24:00

Max Num/Day

| Unlimited/01…99 Default: unlimited Optional: 1 ~ 99

Example: If the user chooses 50, then the cameras will only send 50 photos each day. All other photos will be

stored on the SD card only.

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Remote Ctrl| Delay : recommended setting to reduce battery consumption.
You will be able to make settings in the camera and you will be able to send instant photos remotely through the application, at the movement detected. Otherwise, the camera will execute commands based on the Delay settings.
Delay options: 05.h, 1h, 2h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 12h, 24h.
Real-Time. Recommended when the camera is powered by an external power source. This function consumes a lot of energy.
The camera remains permanently on standby; thus, you will be able to make remote settings through the application at any time and you will be able to send commands (for example “take photo now”) which will take effect immediately.
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Other

Select the type of batteries inserted in the camera.

Password| Select ON and press OK if you want to password protect the camera. The password must contain a maximum of 6 characters.
Reset| Return to factory settings. Yes ; No
FW Update| The firmware update file must be saved on the SD card.
About| Firmware version (Version:/IMEI:/MCU:/MOD:)

Technical specifications

Transmitted photo size: 640×480 or 2560×1920

Photo format| JPEG
Successive photos| 1-5
Trigger time| 0.4sec.
Trigger interval| 4-7sec.
Loop recording| Yes. ON/OFF
Power supply| Batteries: 8 x AA/R6 External power source: 12V
Battery type| Alkaline or NiMH batteries
Consumption in stand- by| 0.135mA
Standby time| 5~8 luni (6×AA~12×AA)
Automatic shut down| In Test mode, the camera will turn off automatically in 3 minutes if you do not touch any key.
Interface| USB/SD/DC
Operating temperature| -26°C to 60°C
Waterproof| IP66
Dimensions| 128 x 96 x 76 mm
Weight| 260g
APP Trailcam Ace| iOS & Android

Troubleshooting

Photos do not capture the subject

1. Check the “Sensor Level” parameter. For warm environmental conditions, set the Sensor Level to “High” and for use in low-temperature conditions, set the sensor to “Low”.
2. Try to install the camera in an area where there are no heat resources in the field of view of the camera.
3. In some cases, positioning the camera close to the water will cause the camera to take images without a subject in them. Try to point the camera at the ground.
4. Try to place the camera on stable and immovable objects, ie: large trees. Thick poles etc. Avoid mounting on thin trees or branches that can be moved for sale. Remove/break the branches from the field of view of the camera, as they can be moved by the wind and trigger photos.
5.  At night, the motion detector can detect beyond the IR illumination range. Reduce the distance by adjusting the sensitivity of the sensor.
6. Sunrise or sunset may trigger the sensor. The camera must be reoriented.
7. If the person/animal moves quickly, it can pass the field of view of the camera before being photographed. Point the camera back, or redirect the camera.

The camera no longer takes pictures

1. Make sure the SD card is not full. If the card is full, the camera will stop taking pictures. Empty the card, or activate the recording cycle mode to avoid such a problem.
2.  Check the batteries to make sure the AA alkaline or NiMH batteries have enough power, enough to operate the camera.
3. Make sure the camera’s power switch is in the “ON” position and not in the “Off” or “Test” modes.
4. When the 3G function is activated, there will be an interval of about 1 minute in which the camera performs the procedure of sending the photo after it is taken.
5. Format the SD card with the camera before use or when the camera stops taking pictures.

The IR illumination distance does not meet expectations

1. Check and make sure that the batteries are fully or sufficiently charged for operation;
2. “Max. range” offers the best IR lighting. Given that the values of the IR intervals are based on the setting of the maximum interval; so please adjust the night mode to Max Range for a better visibility distance during the night;
3. High-quality 1.5V NiMH AA batteries can also provide much better IR lighting; Alkaline batteries may not provide enough amperage to consistently illuminate at night;
4. To ensure the accuracy and quality of the night image, please mount the camera in a dark environment, without strong light sources in the frame;
5. A certain environment (such as trees, walls etc.) within the range of the flash can give you better images at night; please do not point the camera at the fully open field because if there is nothing in the range of the IR flash it will not reflect the flash back; it is as if we were pointing a flashlight at the sky at night, and we could see nothing.

EU Simplified Declaration of Conformity
SC ONLINESHOP SRL declares that Trail camera PNI Hunting 480C
complies with the Directive EMC 2014/30/EU and RED 2014/53/UE.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
Internet address:
https://www.mypni.eu/products/7501/download/certifications

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