BOUNCE IMAGING Recce 360 mini Bedienungsanleitung
Operating Manual - Recce 360 mini (V2.0 20220524)
1. Background 3
2. Camera overview 3
2.1 Recce 360 4
2.1.1 Top view 4
2.1.2 Controls view 5
2.1.3 Bottom view 6
2.2 Recce 360 mini 7
2.2.1 Top view 7
2.2.2 Controls view 8
2.2.3 Bottom view 9
3. Operating instructions 10
3.1 Unpacking 10
3.2 Charging 10
3.3 Power up 10
3.3.1 Checking power state 10
3.4 Operating 10
3.4.1 WiFi Connection 11
3.4.2 Battery run time 11
3.4.3 Thermal protection 12
3.5 Power-down 12
3.6 Attaching accessories 13
4. Storage 13
5. Maintenance 13
5.1 Cleaning 13
5.2 Servicing 14
6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 14
6.1 Battery and charging 14
6.2 Power up - power down 14
6.3 Connecting to the camera 15
6.4 Image quality 15
6.5 Audio quality 16
6.6 Range - frame rate 17
6.7 Scene illumination 17
7. Safety guidelines 18
7.1 Handling 18
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7.2 Information security 19
1. Background
This document contains comprehensive instructions for unpacking, setup, calibration, power up,
operating, power down, storage, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the system. It also
outlines safety guidelines for operating the system.
This document does not cover using the accompanying app. For instructions on using the app,
please refer to the App Manual.
Related documents:
- App manual
- Datasheet Recce 360 mini
2. Camera overview
The Recce 360 mini provides users with real-time, omnidirectional video. It features an
extended range, a speaker for two-way audio, encryption over the wifi feed, and user-friendly
ruggedized ports and switches.
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2.1 Recce 360 mini
2.1.1 Top view
Fig 4. Top view Recce 360 mini
A. Power button/charger socket protection flap. When pressed this controls the power
button. When the flap is lifted (see figure 2), it exposes the charge socket and indicator
LED’s.
B. Orientation groove, a guide to quickly find the tether mount (C).
C. Tether mount. This holds a standard ¼-20 thread that can be used to attach a tether,
tripod mount, pole mount, or another accessory. Another tether mount is located on the
other side of the camera.
D. Lens
E. LED scene illumination.
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2.1.2 Controls view
Fig 5. Controls view Recce 360 mini
Components behind the protection flap
A. Back of the protection flap
B. Power button/indicator control
C. LED status indicators/charge indicator
D. Charging socket (USB-C)
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2.1.3 Bottom view
Fig 6. Bottom view Recce 360 mini
A. Speaker/microphone grid. Behind this grid, the speaker and microphone are located.
B. Orientation groove, a guide to quickly find the tether mount (C).
C. Tether mount. This holds a standard ¼-20 thread that can be used to attach a tether,
tripod mount, pole mount, or another accessory. Another tether mount is located on the
other side of the camera.
D. Lens
E. LED scene illumination.
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3. Operating instructions
3.1 Unpacking
The Recce 360 mini comes in an IP65-protected container. After the container is opened, the
camera can be taken out of the container without further precautions.
Before powering up, it is recommended to charge the camera (see section 3.2).
3.2 Charging
To charge the camera plug in the USB connector of the supplied charger in the charging socket
(controls view - D). When the camera is charging, an indicator LED (controls view - C) will be lit.
The Recce 360 mini has a green charging indicator.
When the camera has finished charging the batteries the indicator will be turned off. When there
is an error charging the batteries, the indicator will flash.
3.3 Power up
To power up the camera, press the power symbol on top of the camera (top view - A). There
should be tactile feedback from the switch below the rubber (controls view - B) when pressed.
Keep pressing until the haptic feedback from the integrated vibration motor is felt. The motor will
vibrate once.
The camera is now powered up. After power-up, it takes on average between 10 and 20
seconds before the camera has booted up and is ready to use.
3.3.1 Checking power state
The camera power state can also be checked without shutting it down or powering it up. When
opening the protection flap (top view - A), short-press the button (controls view - B). If the led
indicator lights (controls view - C) are flashing, the camera is powered up.
3.4 Operating
After the camera is powered up and booted it is ready to stream video and audio to a mobile
device. Please refer to the “app manual” for instructions on how to use the app and do initial
setup on the mobile device.
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3.4.1 WiFi Connection
When the camera is powered up it will spawn a WiFi access point. The receiving device
connects to the access point, after which:
● Audio and video can be received
● Audio can be sent
● The camera parameters can be controlled (like illumination)
The camera is added to the App by scanning the QR code inside the case from within the app.
This QR code contains the access point SSID, passphrase, and camera serial in the form:
SSID-passphrase-serial
For example:
S222S-0123456789-6ba504ea
Multiple simultaneous users are supported by the camera.
On Android, the wifi connection is automatically added to the system. When connecting to the
camera from within the app, the device WiFi will try to connect to the camera’s access point. At
that point, it will disconnect from any currently connected WiFi. When the device gets out of
camera range, it will attempt to reconnect automatically.
On iOS, the user has to connect to the access point manually. After first connecting, the
passphrase also has to be entered. There is no need to type in the passphrase, the app will
place the passphrase in the clipboard when connecting.
When the camera gets out of range, there will be no automatic reconnect. This has to be
initiated by the user.
3.4.2 Battery run time
The camera uses several ways to save power. When the operator is aware of these, it can be
used to extend battery run time.
After the camera is powered up, it will enter a power-saving state in which the camera runs at 1
fps, with panorama creation disabled. The illumination will be active.
When a device connects to the camera’s wifi without starting a video stream, this will not cause
the camera to switch to a different state. As soon as a connected wifi device requests a stream
from the camera, the camera will switch to an active mode. In active mode the frame rate is at
maximum, and panorama creation is enabled. Unless the stream from the app is stopped (or the
app is exited, or the device becomes out of range), the stream will remain active.
If there are no active streams from devices anymore, the camera will switch back to the
power-saving state.
Disabling the camera illumination will increase the run time, as will activate the power save
mode in the app. The power save mode in the app will a lower framerate while the camera is
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active (when devices are receiving the stream). It will not affect behavior when the camera is not
in active mode.
To summarize, the run time can be extended by:
● Having no active streams from the camera
● Turning off illumination
● Enabling power saver while receiving
3.4.3 Thermal protection
The camera has two thermal protection mechanisms.
Thermal throttle
To prevent the camera from overheating while powered overheating protection is a gradual
thermal throttle. This will reduce the framerate as the camera heats up. The thermal throttle will
never lower the frame rate below 1 fps.
Thermal shutdown
Despite the thermal throttle, the camera might still overheat because of environmental
conditions or long run times when connected to a power supply. The thermal shutdown can
happen if:
● Internal temperature above the threshold. When the camera has reached the maximum
thermal throttle level, and if this does not stabilize the temperature, the temperature
might reach a critical point. At this temperature, the camera is shut down to prevent
permanent damage to the camera and batteries.
● Combination of internal temperature and runtime above the threshold. This protection is
configured to limit run time to approximately 10 hrs if the camera is run at room
temperature.
After thermal shutdown, the camera should be shut down (press button) and let it cool down
before charging or running it for a longer period.
3.5 Power down
To power down the camera, press the power symbol on top of the camera (top view - A). There
should be tactile feedback from the switch below the rubber (controls view - B) when pressed.
Keep pressing until the haptic feedback from the integrated vibration motor is felt. The motor will
vibrate three times.
3.6 Attaching accessories
Accessories can be attached to the tether/tripod mount (top view - C, bottom view - C). The
mounts have a standard internal thread 1/4x20. This is the same as a regular tripod thread.
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The Recce 360 mini has two mounts on opposite sides. There is no preferred mount. The two
mounts can be used at the same time to attach other accessories.
To attach an accessory, screw it down into the mount. There is protection in the back to prevent
it from being inserted too far.
When using accessories, note that it connects to the camera below the protective rubber. This
means that the camera is not protected from shocks and drops exerted on the accessory.
An accessory as a heatsink (Recce 360 mini)
The mount is integrated into the camera heatsink. That means certain accessories can also be
used as an external heat sink to cool down the camera. This might be used when running the
camera for a long time or in hot environments.
The bottom side of the camera (speaker side, bottom view - C) will benefit most in this case and
hence is the preferred side to connect to.
4. Storage
The storage environment should be non-condensing and be between 10C and 30C (50F - 86F).
The camera is best stored with an approximately half-charged battery. When storing for longer
periods the charge level should be checked every 3 months, and if needed be charged.
5. Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning
The outside of the camera can be cleaned with a dampened (not wet) microfiber cloth. Make
sure not to use any abrasive or aggressive cleaning products.
5.2 Servicing
The camera does not contain any parts that can be serviced in the field.
After (partial) disassembly, for a proper panoramic image, a custom calibration is required. This
can only be done using special equipment that is only available at the factory.
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