SerVision IVG400-N Quick-Start Guide
Figure 3: Side support placed on unit
fSecure the support to the unit using two of the supplied screws and two of the washers.
2. Place the unit in the desired location and attach it securely by connecting the side supports to the anchoring
surface with two screws on each side. (These screws are not included with the IVG400-N.)
Installation in a Vehicle
NOTE: Installing the unit and its peripheral equipment in a vehicle is a complex process. It is highly
recommended that it be performed by a trained specialist in vehicle installations.
The IVG400-N is designed to function well in a vehicle or other moving platform, with a ruggedized chassis, built-
in support for WiFi and cellular networking, and an internal GPS receiver. It can draw its power from the vehicle
battery and can be configured to turn on and off along with the ignition. Before installing the unit in a vehicle, make
sure that all peripheral devices that will be connected to it are designed to function properly under mobile
conditions (temperature range, vibrations, power supply, etc).
The unit should be installed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, in a cool and ventilated location, and
protected from direct sunlight, water, and other liquids. It should not be installed in a closed location, such as in the
trunk or dashboard, or under the paneling of a car. In buses and trains, the IVG400-N can be installed in an air-
conditioning duct or in the compartment above the driver's seat.
If necessary, the IVG400-N unit can be installed in a metal, tamper-proof enclosure (not supplied by SerVision).
The enclosure must be very well ventilated, have a window through which the status LEDs on the front panel are
visible, and be large enough to provide at least a few centimeters of space between the unit and the inner walls of
the enclosure. WiFi and cellular antennas must be placed outside of the enclosure, and connected to the unit using
wires, because the metal of the enclosure will otherwise interfere with reception.
Connecting the Unit to a Vehicle Battery
When the IVG400-N is installed in a vehicle, it should be connected to the vehicle battery and to the ignition using
16 AWG cable (not supplied), so that it automatically powers up when the ignition is switched on. The unit can then
be configured to operate only when the vehicle ignition is on or to shut down automatically soon after the ignition is
turned off.
WARNING: It is very important to ensure that the unit is connected to the power source in such a way that there
are no voltage fluctuations when the unit is in operation. Voltage fluctuations can interfere with the
timestamps of recorded video, making it impossible to retrieve the video from the unit's storage
media.
Bottom of the
IVG400-N unit
Side support
Installing the IVG400-N Unit 7
