BW600 8-Bay Docking Station User Guide
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the 8-bay docking station with your BW600 cameras. This guide will describe the setup of the DMS-600-8 8-bay docking station. This docking station is compatible with the BW600 camera only.
DMS-600-8 Docking Station Overview
Docking Station Setup
The steps to set up a new docking station are:
Find a suitable location to place the Docking Station. This must be near to the DC-200 Dock Controller.
Connect the power supply to the Docking Station power input and connect the power supply to a mains supply. Confirm that the power on indicator on the front of the Docking Station illuminates green.
Connect the USB cable from the Docking Station to an available USB port on the DC-200 Dock Controller.
Docking and Charging the BW600
To dock the BW600 with the Docking Station:
The camera should be powered on to allow it to connect to VideoVault.
Select an empty tray in the docking station and align the 4 pads on the bottom of the camera with the 4 pins in the docking station tray.
Place the camera into the tray. Do not force the camera into the tray. The camera should fit into the tray easily. The camera will only fit in the tray in the correct orientation.
Once the camera is correctly located in the docking station tray, press down on the top of the camera until it clicks into place. The camera should now be held securely.
A red charging light will be shown on the camera and a green light indicates that the camera has successfully connected to VideoVault.
To remove a BW600 from the docking station, hold the camera on both sides and lift it upwards. The camera is held firmly in place by a retaining clip, so a small amount of force is required.
Docking Station Tray LED States
Troubleshooting
The power indicator on the docking station does not illuminate
Confirm that the docking station power supply is connected to the power input on the docking station and to a mains socket. Confirm that the cable to the mains socket is firmly inserted into the power supply.
The tray status indicator does not illuminate when a camera is docked
Remove the camera from the dock tray. Confirm that the camera has a battery installed and is powered on. Try docking the camera again in a different tray in the docking station.
The camera is docked and charging but will not connect to VideoVault
Confirm that the USB cable from the docking station to the DC-200 dock controller is properly connected at both ends. Confirm that the docking station and dock controller are both powered on. The dock controller will have 3 illuminated green lights on top of the unit if it is connected to VideoVault. Refer to the VideoVault Administrators guide if the dock controller does not show 3 green lights.
Battery Charging Guidance
This section outlines guidance for charging BW600 batteries and correct operation to maximise battery life.
USAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE, OR BATTERY FAILURE.
A FAILING BATTERY CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY ITS FAILURE TO HOLD CHARGE, OR BY SIGNS OF SWELLING - THIS CAN BE SEEN BY CLOSELY EXAMINING THE CAMERA CASE WITHOUT HAVING TO OPEN IT.
IN EITHER SCENARIO, REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE DEVICE AND CONTACT SUPPORT. DO NOT USE OR CHARGE THE DEVICE.
Battery Lifespan
BW600 rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have a rated lifespan of 300 full charge and discharge cycles. With age, batteries will gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity (aging) is irreversible. As the battery loses capacity, the length of time it will power your device (run time) decreases. Additionally, lithium-ion batteries continue to slowly discharge (self-discharge) when not in use or while in storage. It is advised that you routinely check the battery’s charge status. The device should be recharged regularly to maintain the internal chemistry of the battery.
Charging Guidance
DO charge the battery in an environment that is between 10°C and 25°C. Charging above or below this temperature range may harm the performance of the battery or reduce the battery’s life expectancy.
DO recharge a depleted battery as soon as reasonably possible. If the camera is operated until it shuts down due to low battery, it should ideally be recharged within a day.
DO remove the camera from the charger if it remains unused for more than 1 week. If the BW600 remains unused for a long period of time, it should be left off the charger and its charge should be topped up every 3 months by charging for 1 hour.
DO replace the battery only with a replacement supplied by Digital Barriers or an approved reseller.
DO dispose of used batteries according to local law and regulations applicable to Li-Ion batteries.
DO apply camera updates to the latest firmware revision regularly. This will ensure it has the latest available battery-protection features. Information on new firmware releases can be obtained from Digital Barriers.
DO NOT expose the battery to temperatures above 60°C or below -10°C.
DO NOT leave the camera in direct sunlight, especially behind glass in a car or a similar environment where temperature is uncontrolled.
DO NOT attempt to charge the BW600 while the camera is operational. An operational camera is defined as a camera that is recording and/or live streaming.
DO NOT leave the camera docked and charging for longer than 1 week. If the camera is expected to be unused for more than 1 week, it should be removed from the charger and kept in the following state:
Powered off
Medium amount of charge
In a temperate environment, ideally at around 20°C.
Docking Station Safety Notes
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The following precautions must be taken to avoid damage to the unit:
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 Important Safety Instructions |
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Product Handling |
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 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) |
Do not touch the docking station pin connectors. |
Indoor usage |
The docking station has been designed for use in indoor environments only. It can operate in temperatures from 0˚C to +40˚C. |
Explosive environments |
Petrol stations and explosive atmospheres The docking station is not to be used in locations with potentially explosive atmospheres. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include but are not limited to; fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. |
Regulatory Compliance
 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT |
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
FCC Warning: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
To meet the FCC’s RF exposure rules and regulations:
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 CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT |
The DMS-600-8-8-bay docking station complies with the following European Union Directives.
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