APW2000

 Accessory for T-eye Automated Drive Recorder Specifically designed for Taxi applications

The Model APW-2100 accessory module connects to the T-eye recorder via special cable and where the module aside from being connected to the vehicle’s battery, is also connected to the Vehicle’s ignition (IGN) controlling the continuous record function of the recorder. More importantly, this accessory module monitors the state of the vehicle’s IGN: seeing the recorder record at full frame rate when the ignition is turned on; and reducing the record frame rate to 1 fps when the engine is turned off up to a predetermined shut of time as determined by the programming of the module at time of installation using the Dip-Switches that are tied to this function. The T-eye without this module will record video and /or audio when the IGN is on, and stops recording when the IGN is turned off.

Additionally this module features a “Snapshot mode” sense wire. For use primarily in taxi or limousine applications, when this module is connected to the T-eye unit and in turn the Orange wire associated with this function is connected to either voltage generated by the taximeter when in the “hired” mode, or other source of positive voltage, this “Snapshot Trigger” augments security capturing 4 frames of video from the interior camera and stores it in a “Snapshot” folder on the recorder’s SD card.

In taxi operations, this captures the passengers in a cab and where this filed data may not be erased by the recorder; rather, an authorized person removing the SD card and accessing this file via PC or laptop may then only erase this file.

By sensing the state of the vehicle’s IGN; T-Eye may record for up to a maximum of 19 hrs and 46 minutes after the engine had been turned off. An input is also provided to accept a manual alarm/event button. This allows the driver to mark a scene of interest as an event. This event trigger once detected records 1, 2 or 3 minutes prior to the event as well as 1 minute after, saving this event data in an event file that is not erased by the recorder.

Product Details

1. Reduced Recording Rate (Continued recording when engine is turned off):

With the vehicle’s IGN turned off, T-Eye records for a maximum of 19 hrs and 46 minutes at 1 fps depending on the settings of the Dip-Switches on the accessory module made at time of installation. For taxi or limousine applications, this extends the recorder’s recording time significantly between times that the vehicle is either not in motion or with a fare.

*NOTE: If the vehicle’s IGN is turned off, the IR illuminator does not work.

2. Low Battery Operation(Low Voltage Disconnect Feature):

The APW-2100 module with engine turned off also checks the vehicle’s battery voltage. If this drops to a point that is dangerously close to preventing the vehicle start-up, the APW-2100 will sense this and will then stop the recorder from operating or recording. This thereby prevents the possibility of a totally discharged battery. As a result, the vehicle may still be started if no other drain on the battery is present.

3. Snapshot function when a Taximeter is turned on (taxi hired), or other user designated function (input).

To satisfy the requirement of taking pictures of all passengers in the vehicle once the taximeter has been turned on (or other signal activated), and also storing the visual data in a file that may not be overwritten by the recorder, when this input is activated the recorder will save 4 frames of Interior view to the Snapshot folder.

Connection to External Alarm button:

Connect the supplied external alarm button of the T-eye recorder to the APW2100 using the 2.5mm connection provided. The supplied momentary push button may be eliminated and replaced by a suitable momentary pushbutton to the customer’s requirements, such as a switch to match other switches located on a vehicle’s instrumentation panel. This alarm button records either 1,2 or 3 minutes of pre event video and audio prior to the moment that the button was pushed as well as 1 minute after; saved in an event file that may only be erased once the SD card is removed and an authorized person using a PC or laptop accesses this file.