ROVE Ultimate 3-Lead Hard Wire Kit for 24-HR Parking Monitor User Manual

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Understanding
ROVE Ultimate 3-Lead Hardwire Kit
Watch HOW-TO INSTALL to learn & understand all the features so you can get the maximum benefit out of it.

WHAT IS HARDWIRE KIT?

The ROVE Ultimate 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is a power management device that provides power to your dashcam from your car’s battery via a fuse box to keep your dashcam continuously running even after your engine is turned off to utilize the 24HR Parking Monitor feature.

FEATURES

LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION
The ROVE Ultimate 3-Lead Hardwire Kit will monitor your voltage status and cut off the power to the dashcam if the voltage drops below the configured value. This minimum voltage cut-off is 11.8VDC for a 12VDC battery and 23.6VDC for a 24VDC battery. This protects the vehicle’s battery. And reserves enough power so you can start your car for the next time. You have four different configuration choices that you can select when you want the power to be disconnected to the dashcam when the battery’s voltage reaches a certain level.

Four Options of Low Voltage Protection:

For 12V Barry:| 12.4V| 12.2V| 12.0V| 11.8V
For 24V Barry:| 24.8V| 24.4V| 24.0V| 23.6V

BATTERY DRAIN PROTECTION SWITCH:

OVER-CURRENT/SURGE PROTECTION
The ROVE Ultimate 3-Lead Hardwire Kit can detect abnormal over-voltage status and cut off power to prevent any damage to your dashcam. Additionally, the ROVE Hardwire Kit has a built-in extra fuse box (2A) to have extra protection.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY – With Mini USB Dash C ams
The ROVE Ultimate 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is compatible with all ROVE Dash Cams and also compatible with most other dash cameras available in the market that has a mini USB power connector.
MULTI-INPUT POWER DC 12V/24V
Automatically detects voltage input whether your vehicle is running DC 12V or 24V
PARKING MODE SWITCH
For ROVE dash cameras, keep this switch set to the (Default) LEFT position. (See the photo below)

Most dash cameras will work with the switch on the LEFT side.
When to slide the switch to the RIGHT side?
ANSWER: If you find the camera recording in Parking Guard Video while driving and Normal Continuous Video Recording while parked, then flip this switch to the RIGHT side.

SPECIFICATIONS

> Total Cable Length: 4 Meters (input 1 meter, output 3 meters)

Input Wires: POWER/GROUND/ACC
> Input Voltage: Typical DC 12/24V, MAX DC 36V, auto detecting
> Output Connector: Mini USB plug, DC 5V, 2A
> Battery Drain Protection Options: 11.8V/12.0V/12.2V/12.4V for 12V Battery 23.6V/24.0V/24.4V/24.8V for 24V Battery
> Working temperature: -20° C to 60° C (-4° F to 140° F)
> Control Box Dimension: 40 X 25 X 15mm
> Net Weight: 0.6 lbs (0.27kg)
> Other Protection: Reverse connect protection, Short circuit protection, Overtemperature protection, Overload protection.

UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY CHART

WARNINGS

WARNING
Failure to comply with safety warnings and precautions can result in serious injury or death.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN – We recommend that this type of HARDWIRE KIT installation should be performed by a qualified individual or professional business only. Working with your vehicle’s power system can be dangerous to both you and your vehicle’s safety. If you do not know what you are doing or If you have any doubts, please consult a professional.

HANDLING & PRECAUTIONS

> Handle your device with care.
> If your device is damaged, do not continue using it, as it may cause injury.
> Use the correct input voltage.
> Do not spray cleaning products on the device.
> If the product gets damaged or the power supply is interrupted due to an accident or any other circumstances, then the video may not be recorded.
> Please read and understand all instructions before using this product. If any damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions, the warranty will be voided.
> Refer and follow recommendations from your car’s owner’s manual before you begin the installation. Do NOT expose this product to rain, moisture or water under any circumstances or it will result in external or internal damage.
> Do NOT drop, puncture or disassemble this product.
> Keep out of reach of children.
> Do NOT try to open or repair it yourself. If the accessories or the device has any problems, then contact the seller for assistance.
> Secure the device well with included cable ties to make sure it is not loose or fall down. This may create obstruction in operating your vehicle.
> The company is NOT responsible for the loss of any data or your content during operation or in any circumstances.

NOTE : In this user manual the photos and images are only for the reference guide and general illustration purposes only. We have used Honda Civic’s fuse box as an example and some other stock photos of the fuse box to give you an idea of how to install a hardwire kit.

IMPORTANT :
Please make sure to study and follow your car’s user manual for the fuse box location, how to access it and which fuse provides ACC power and which fuse provides Constant Power before proceeding.

IN THE BOX

BATTERY DRAIN PROTECTION

The Hardwire Kit will protect your dashcam from draining your vehicle’s battery. If the battery voltage gets too low, ROVE Hardwire Kit will stop powering your camera to save enough power, so you can start your car for the next time.
Now once you start to drive your car and when the battery starts to charge and when the voltage reaches higher than the set cut-off voltage protection, then the hardwire kit will resume its function normally, until again the voltage reaches the cut-off level.

SETTING THE CUT OFF VOLTAGE
Make sure to test and identify the minimum necessary battery voltage you will need to start your car for the next time before you set to the lowest setting. There are 4 protecting bands set in the hardwire kit, you can switch according to your requirement. We recommend that you start with the highest setting, and then test and move down each step to find the happy medium that will give you enough battery power left over vs. recording time between your drives.
a) For 12V Batteries The protecting voltages are 11.8V / 12.0V/ 12.2V / 12.4V. 12.2V is recommended for most users in general driving conditions.
b) For 24V Batteries The protecting voltages are 23.6V / 24.0V/ 24.4V / 24.8V. 24.4V is recommended for most users in general driving conditions.
The ROVE Ultimate 3-Lead Hardwire Kit will identify the lead-acid battery type automatically (12V or 24V) and protect your battery from draining accordingly.

INSTALLATION

There are 2 main stages in the hardwire kit installation.
> Connecting input cables to your fuse box and grounding.
> Connecting output cable to your dashcam.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR INSTALLATION

Hardwiring Kit and Accessories
Pliers
Socket Wrench
Electrical Tape
. Car Manual

LOCATE YOUR FUSE BOX

Locate your fuse box using your Fuse Box Diagram. This information can usually be found in your vehicle’s Owner’s User Manual or from your manufacturer’s website.

NOTE : To determine the location of your vehicle’s fuse box refers to the vehicle owner’s manual. It will instruct you on how to get access to your fuse box. In the above case, we have removed the top panel to get access to the fuse box. You probably need to remove trim or open some panels to gain access to your car’s fuse box. On most cars, you can access the fuse box simply by lifting a tab or pulling a panel with your fingers, while some others may require you to pry with an included trim tool.
See the how-to video for more details about this.

FIND THE CORRECT FUSE SLOT FOR YOUR HARDWIRE KIT

The next thing to do is to understand which fuse slot to use. You will need to find two fuse slots to be used in this step.
A fuse Slot that provides constant power (RED wire will go here)

1. A Fuse Slot that only provides power when you turn your key to ACC position (YELLOW wire will go here)
2. Make a note of these as you will need to refer this back in step 4 part 2, and step 5.

  IMPORTANT:
We recommend choosing fuse slots rated between 10A – 30A so they can provide enough power to the dashcam. (Don’t use 5A or 7.5A, as this will not provide enough power to the camera)

  WARNING
Always refer to the vehicle owner’s manual to avoid fuse slots that could pertain to important safety features within your vehicle. For example, avoid fuses that control airbags, stability control programs, etc. Fuses that control certain elements such as the radio, garage door opener, sunroof, etc. are usually safe to use. For ROVE Ultimate 3-lead hardwiring kit, there are 3 wires that need to be connected:
RED Wire
Attaches to the Constant Power Fuse Slot (Always Hot – means this fuse always provides power even when your car key is locked and turned off).
YELLOW Wire
Attaches to the ACC Power [Ignition-Switched Fuse – This means this Fuse slot only provides power when you turn your car’s key from the LOCK position to ACC position].
BLACK Wire
Atiaches to the Metal Grounding Screw/Bolt. [Grounding to complete the circuit and prevent sparking or electrical shock]. See step 5 for details.
TIP: Use the voltage meter included in the box or equivalent to test which fuse is constant and which is ACC/ignition-switched.

IDENTIFY THE CORRECT TYPE OF FUSE FOR YOUR CAR

Now, once you have identified which fuse slots you need to use, let’s find out the type of Add-A-Fuse / Piggy-Back Fuse Tap to use for your car’s model. As you can see in the below pictures, there are mainly four types of fuse used for American cars. There are a few quick and easy ways to identify the type of fuse that your car uses.

1. Remove one of the fuses from your car’s fuse box and match it with one of the fuses in the picture below. Make sure to insert it back where you removed it from.
   Or

2. You can refer to the owner’s manual for your car to find out the specific type of fuse that you will need to use.

Add-A-Fuse or Piggy Back Fuse Tap Types of fuse

INSERT RED, YELLOW & BLACK CABLES

1. Now let’s connect and then the RED & Yellow Wires securely with piggyback fuse-taps using a crimp tool or a pair of pliers. REMINDER
   If you are using the previously identified fuse slot that has an existing fuse in it, then insert that fuse into the lower slot of the Add-A-Fuse with the correct orientation. (See Red Arrow in the next page picture (Fig: Add-A-Fuse / Piggyback Fuse Tap). However, if your previously identified slot is empty and there is no existing fuse, then you can just install the fuse tap directly without needing to install 2nd fuse into the empty slot of an Add-A-Fuse tap.

2. Now simply insert the piggyback fuse tap into the previously identified Fuse Slots.

LOCATING A GROUND POINT

Now, let’s connect the BLACK Wire to the Grounding Screw or Bolt.

NOTE: See the picture above for reference. We recommend that you choose the metal Chassis Grounding Screw, or it may cause your dashcam to not function properly and restart/reboot when the power does not flow properly.

TUCKING UP AND ROUTING THE CABLES NEATLY

Now, let’s test the dashcam.
Once you have hooked up all three wires (Red, Yellow, and Black) to proper positions, plug the Mini-USB cable into the camera and then start your vehicle to test the dash cam and parking mode. Make sure to turn ON the parking mode feature from your dash cam’s settings. If the test passes then Voila…, You did it, Great Job. Now you can run and tuck all the wires into your car, we recommend taping or zip-tying the excess wires out of the way in your vehicle so it doesn’t block any access to your fuse box. Make sure wires are not loose or hanging where they may be kicked when you are getting in and out of the car as this can be dangerous and cause damage to your to hardwire kit or vehicle and can also cause unsafe driving conditions. See the Illustration below on how to hide the cables:

  WARNING
If your vehicle has side curtain airbags please be very careful when running any cables along with your vehicle windows. Ensure you are not running cable past any of the airbags as this can prevent the airbags from deploying.

A BIG THANK YOU!!
Thank you for purchasing your ROVE Ultimate 3-Lead Hardwire Kit. We hope you find your Hardwire Kit useful and fun to use. If you are having difficulties seting up this hardwire kit, please email us at help@rovedashcam.com. 99% of all setup problems can easily be resolved and should be able to get you up and running in no time. In the unlikely event that we can’t help, we’re always happy to provide a full, hassle-free refund. We just want our customers to be happy and proud to use ROVE Products. There is no perfect product, however, we will always do our best to provide perfect customer service to you. Great care was taken while creating this user manual. It is possible that there are minor typos are there. Please visit our website for the latest and updated user manual if available. We also frequently update other great content that is very useful to our customers.

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