SPYPOINT CELL-LINK Trail Camera Adapter User Guide

June 7, 2024
SPYPOINT

SPYPOINT CELL-LINK Trail Camera Adapter

QUICK START GUIDE

v.1.6

IN THE BOX

1x CELL-LINK cellular adapter
1x Micro SIM card (preactivated and inserted into the CELL-LINK)
1x Cable with SD adapter (#CL-CBL)
1x Antenna
1x Mounting strap
1x Quick Start Guide

NOTE
Memory card and batteries are sold separately.
User Manual, latest firmware, and FAQ available at: www.spypoint.com/support.

COMPONENTS

  1. Cable with SD adapter (#CL-CBL)
  2. Slot for mounting strap
  3. Cable lock hole
  4. SIGNAL lights (5)
  5. SIM card slot
  6. Latch to hold/release the battery compartment
  7. Battery compartment
  8. AA battery holder
  9. STATUS light
  10. ON/OFF switch
  11. MicroSD card slot
  12. Screw-thread for standard ¼”-20 tripod mount
  13. Antenna
  14. Port for cable with SD adapter
  15. 12 V jack
  16. Locking latch

SPYPOINT CELL-LINK Trail Camera Adapter COMPONENTS 1A

SPYPOINT CELL-LINK Trail Camera Adapter - COMPONENTS
2A

SPYPOINT CELL-LINK Trail Camera Adapter - COMPONENTS
3A

PREPARATION

ATTACH THE ANTENNA

When buying the CELL-LINK, the antenna comes in the box and is detached from the device. To attach it, follow the next steps:

  1. Remove the cap which covers the antenna connector of the CELL-LINK.
  2. Screw the antenna in the connector by turning it clockwise.

SPYPOINT CELL-LINK Trail Camera Adapter - ATTACH THE ANTENNA
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Camera Adapter - ATTACH THE ANTENNA 2

SELECT A POWER SOURCE
  • 8 lithium or alkaline AA batteries

  • 12 V rechargeable battery
    (#KIT-12V, sold separately)

  • 3.7 V rechargeable battery pack
    (#LIT-10, sold separately)

NOTE
We recommend using the SPYPOINT #LIT-10
rechargeable lithium battery pack, sold separately.

FOR BEST RESULTS AND NO LEAKAGE

  • Use only new lithium or alkaline batteries.
  • Do not mix old and new batteries.
  • Do not use rechargeable AA batteries
    (their lower voltage can generate operational issues).

HOW TO INSTALL AA BATTERIES PROPERLY

SPYPOINT CELL-LINK Trail Camera Adapter - INSTALL AA BATTERIES
PROPERLY

  • Unlock and open the CELL-LINK door.
  • Eject the battery holder by pushing the latch (1) forward and pressing down on the battery holder (2). The battery holder will be unlocked and you will be able to remove it.
  • Insert 8 AA batteries following the (+) and (-) polarity indicators.
  • Place the battery holder back into the battery compartment, an audible click should be heard.

FORMATTING YOUR MICROSD CARD

Before inserting the microSD card into your CELL-LINK, you must reformat it using a computer to ensure proper functionality. Go to our website: www.spypoint.com, if you need help formating your microSD card.

The memory card is sold separately. Therefore, you must first purchase a class 10 microSD card, between 2 and 32 GB of memory.

INSERTING A MICROSD CARD

SPYPOINT CELL-LINK Trail Camera Adapter - INSERTING A MICROSD
CARD

  • Open the CELL-LINK battery compartment door.
  • Make sure the camera is turned OFF.
  • Insert the microSD card in the slot for microSD cards, the metal contacts facing the bottom (as shown).
  • The card is inserted correctly when a click is heard.

You have to activate your CELL-LINK before you can use it. To do so, you will need the activation code.

FINDING THE ACTIVATION CODE

The activation code is located inside the CELL-LINK’s battery compartment door.

SPYPOINT CELL-LINK Trail Camera Adapter - FINDING THE ACTIVATION
CODE

To activate your device, you have two choices: you can either do it via the SPYPOINT app or via our website www.spypoint.com.

SPYPOINT APP

If you choose to use the SPYPOINT app to activate your device, follow these steps:

  1. On Google Play™ or the App Store™, search for “ SPYPOINT app ”.
  2. Download and install the app on your smartphone or tablet.
  3. Start the app. Select “ ACTIVATE A DEVICE ”. In the list, select “ CELL-LINK ”, then follow the steps to create an account.
  4. Once completed, a confirmation email with instructions on how to finalize the creation of your account will be sent to you.
  5. Log in to the SPYPOINT app using your email address and password.
SPYPOINT.COM WEBSITE

If you choose to use our SPYPOINT website to activate your device, follow these steps:

  1. On the www.spypoint.com website, select “ LOGIN ” in the top navigation menu. On the displayed “ SPYPOINT ” page, select “ REGISTER ”, fill out the required fields, then log in.
  2. Select the + sign on the far right of the page; in the list, select “ CELL-LINK ”, then follow the steps.
  3. Once completed, a confirmation email with instructions on how to finalize the creation of your account will be sent to you.
  4. On the SPYPOINT website, log in to your account using your email address and password.
CHOOSING A PHOTO TRANSMISSION PLAN FOR YOUR CAMERA

Go to www.spypoint.com/en/spypoint- experience/plans to read the latest offers and choose the plan that suits you.

Both the SPYPOINT app and website allow you to remotely configure all the CELL-LINK’s parameters and to obtain the status of its main elements, including cellular signal strength, battery power level, and space used on the SD card.

Your new settings will be applied the next time your CELL-LINK communicates with the SPYPOINT app or website.

NOTE
Before starting the CELL-LINK, make sure you have successfully configured your trail camera according to your preferences and that you have done this by following your camera’s User Manual.

CONFIGURATION: MAIN SETTINGS

Here are the recommended camera settings to ensure the optimal performance of your CELL-LINK:

  • A low-resolution photo format.
  • Precisely adjust the date and time.
  • A delay no shorter than 1 minute between each detection.
  • In Time-lapse mode, a delay no shorter than 1 minute.

NOTE
The CELL-LINK doesn’t support video transfers. However, if you configure your camera to take a picture before each of your videos, that picture will be sent to you via the CELL-LINK.

BEFORE TURNING YOUR CAMERA ON

Refer to the image below to familiarize yourself with the meaning of the STATUS and SIGNAL LEDS. These light indicators will guide you along the startup process.

SPYPOINT CELL-LINK Trail Camera Adapter - BEFORE TURNING CAMERA
ON

STARTING THE CELL-LINK


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All the lights turn on for three seconds.| 2 possibilities:

The 1st red signal LED flashes = low batteries.

The STATUS light stays on + 5 LED flashing = searching for cellular signal. This can take a few minutes.

(CONTINUATION)

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CELL-LINK IN FUNCTION

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2 possibilities after the cellular signal search:

Only the red LED is flashing = network issue.

The STATUS light is flashing and X LED are fixed = indicates the strength of the signal.

 Good to excellent signal

Weak signal

Insufficient signal

The process lasts 30 s, after which the CELL-LINK is operational.

| All lights turn off.| While the CELL-LINK is in function, the STATUS light is turned on and fixed.

To connect the SPYPOINT CELL-LINK to your trail camera from any brand, follow these steps.

We recommend that you watch our video which will guide you through the different installation steps. Go to www.spypoint.com/en/support.

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CELL-LINK 1

1. Open your camera door.
2. Take the cable with SD adapter and insert the SD card extemity (#CL-CBL) in the corresponding slot.

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CELL-LINK 2
3. Pull the cable with SD adapter down and hold it against the camera. We suggest that you make at least one loop with the cable and place it inside the camera housing. This way, the SD card will not be disconnected if the cable is pulled (when you close the camera door, for example). The cable should therefore hang freely on the outside of the camera. Important: Avoid running the cable in front of the lenses or other essential components.
4. Shut the camera door and lock the latch.

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CELL-LINK 3

5. Run the cable behind the camera and upwards so that the end of the cable sticks out of the top of the camera, so that you can connect it to the CELL- LINK.

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CELL-LINK 4

6. Mount your camera to the tree (the cable with SD adapter should now be placed between the tree and the camera.)

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CELL-LINK 5

7. Mount the CELL-LINK above the camera so that it sits closely to the extemity of the cable with SD adapter.

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CELL-LINK 6

8. Plug the extremity of the cable with SD adapter to the CELL-LINK and screw it on tightly.

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE CELL-LINK 7

You can now access CELL-LINK photos, configurations, and statuses either via the SPYPOINT app or the SPYPOINT website.

NOTE
We strongly recommend that you mount your CELL-LINK directly above your camera leaving as little space as possible between the two. Doing so will reduce the risk of having animals damage the cable.

If your cable with SD adapter (#CL-CBL) is damaged, you can order a replacement directly via our website www.spypoint.com.

OPERATING VALIDATION TEST

Run a test to make sure everything works properly.

  • Make a movement in front of your camera so that it takes a photo.
  • The STATUS LED should turn green, indicating that the CELL-LINK is communicating with the cellular network.
  • Wait 15 minutes at most and you should then be able to view the photo in the SPYPOINT app.

FREQUENCY

FREQUENCY RANGE:

800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz

MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION POWER:

FREQUENCY                MAX.
GSM850                            33 DBM ± 2 DB
EGSM900                         33 DBM ± 2 DB
DCS1800                          30 DBM ± 2 DB
PCS1900                           30 DBM ± 2 DB
GSM850 (8-PSK)              27 DBM ± 3 DB
EGSM900 (8-PSK)           27 DBM ± 3 DB
DCS1800 (8-PSK)             26 DBM ± 3 DB
PCS1900 (8-PSK)              26 DBM ± 3 DB
UMTS 2100                       24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB
UMTS 1900                       24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB
UMTS 900                         24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB
UMTS 850                         24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB
UMTS 800                         24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB

FCC logo

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device must not cause harmful interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

DISPOSAL

ONLY USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.

If, one day, your camera has been used so intensively that it has to be replaced, or if you no longer have any use for it, you are obliged to dispose of it at a recycling center.

Information on return points for your electrical appliance can be obtained from your local waste disposal company or from your local administrative offices.

Electrical appliances not only contain valuable recyclable raw materials, but also substances which, if disposed of improperly, can affect public health and the environment. Help ensure that valuable raw materials are recycled by returning your old appliance to a central collection point.

The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) symbol represents the obligation for the labeled device to be sent to a separate center for the proper recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING

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WARRANTY

Sit back and relax as this device is covered by the “Know you’re covered” 2-year warranty. We strive to provide our customers with a positive experience and an outstanding service.

For a complete list of specifications, features, and settings, visit our CELL- LINK page at www.spypoint.com

FAQ, User Manual & latest firmware available at www.spypoint.com/support

Live chat support at www.spypoint.com

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References

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