User`s guide

The Trooper™ Basic Installation and User’s Guide 27
6. Other Features
6.1 Advanced Smart-Temp
The Trooper™ System incorporates several advanced features not found in
any other system on the market. The Advanced Smart-Temp feature is a key
example of how Seon Design™ is leading the way in developing solutions
that benefit the customer directly.
Most computer hard-drives are designed to work from about 40°F to about
120°F. In many areas, the temperature drops well below 40°F, and quite often
below 32°F. Advanced Smart-Temp monitors the temperature inside the DVR
to ensure the hard-drive operates in a safe environment. When the
temperature is below 40°F, Smart-Temp will turn on the internal heater
(optional) and pulse the system fan to circulate the warm air. The red
Voltage/Temperature lamp on the back of the DVR will flash to indicate that
the temperature is too low.
If the temperature inside the DVR is below 5°F, then the Smart-Temp system
will not power the DVR at all, although the hard-drive can still be removed
from the DVR. The red Voltage/Temperature lamp on the back of the DVR will
flash to indicate that the temperature is too low.
If the temperature inside the DVR rises above 113°F, Smart-Temp will turn on
the system fan. If the temperature inside the DVR rises above 140°F, Smart-
Temp will shut down the DVR to protect the hard-drive from damage. The
system fan will continue to operate and the red Voltage/Temperature lamp on
the back of the DVR will flash to indicate that the temperature is too high.
6.2 Voltage Display and Low Voltage Indicator
The Trooper™ Basic System displays and records the input voltage. This
can be a very helpful tool if problems are encountered with low voltage
vehicle power supplies.
If the voltage to the DVR is too low, the quality of the video signal from the
camera will be very poor, resulting in a poor recording. In addition to the on-
screen voltage display, The Trooper™ DVR incorporates a low voltage
indicator on the back of the DVR. If the voltage to the DVR is below 10.5
VDC, the red Low Voltage lamp will turn on. The DVR will stop recording and
begin to shut down as the voltage is too low to operate the camera properly.
When the voltage rises to about 10.9 VDC, the red Low Voltage lamp will turn
off and the DVR operation will return to normal.