Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Models: AX1034, AX1035 Document Revision: TBC Dec 2021 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual
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Page 2 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Getting to know the Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone ...................................................................... 6 Lapel Microphone Accessory ........................................................................................................... 7 Axon Wireless Microphone Mounts ....................................................................................................... 9 Mounting Information and Recommendations .......................................................................... 10 Clip Mount ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Magnetic Mount .............................................................................................................................. 11 Wireless Microphone Operation .............................................................................................................. 14 Pairing a Wireless Microphone with the Charging Base .................................................................... 14 Operating Modes .................................................................................................................................... 14 BUFFERING Mode (turning on the wireless microphone) .......................................................... 14 EVENT Mode .................................................................................................................................... 14 Muting Audio Recording ........................................................................................................................ 15 Charging the Battery .............................................................................................................................. 15 Firmware Updates .................................................................................................................................. 15 Notification Reference Tables .................................................................................................................. 16 Audio Prompts ........................................................................................................................................ 16 LED Status ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Operation LED ................................................................................................................................. 17 Function LED ................................................................................................................................... 17 Battery LED ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Contents ...................................................................................... 18 Installing the Charging Base .................................................................................................................. 20 Troubleshooting and Other Information ................................................................................................ 21 Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 3 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Technical Support ................................................................................................................................... 21 Warranty Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 21 Warnings .................................................................................................................................................. 21 Radio Waves ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Compliance Marks .................................................................................................................................. 23 Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 4 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Introduction The Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone works with the Axon Fleet 3 camera system to provide audio for Axon Fleet 3 camera videos. The wireless microphone is not a stand-alone recording device. Before first use, the wireless microphone must be paired to the vehicles junction box. On subsequent uses, the wireless microphone will automatically connect to the junction box when both are powered on. The video recordings will indicate whether audio was sourced from the local front camera microphone or the wireless microphone. If a video recording was started and audio source changed during the recording, the audio source will also be indicated each time it changes. When multiple wireless microphones are in operation:
The Hub can be paired to two wireless microphones. Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 5 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Getting to know the Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone The following images show the different components on the Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone, TBD Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone front If the battery status button is pressed, the battery LED displays the battery status for approximately 10 seconds and then resumes displaying the EVENT mode. CHECK TO MAKE Charge Status or Function Enabled Battery LED SURE THIS IS RIGHT 40%-100%
20%-39%
<20%
Fully charged Charging in progress (>20%) Charging in progress (<20%) Buffering Mode Event Mode
*When Battery status button is pressed
**When charging
***When configured to mirror operation LED Green*
Green*
Green*
Green**
Yellow**
Red**
Blinking Green***
Blinking Red***
Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 6 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual TBD Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone top Connection Socket Used to recharge wireless microphone battery and for connecting the optional lapel microphone. Function LED Displays when certain functions are enabled. Function Enabled In Pairing Mode Error Function LED Blinking yellow Solid red Operation LED Mirrors Axon Fleet 3 front camera operating mode, except for error state. When initially powering on the wireless microphone, the Operation LED will remain solid red until the wireless microphone is placed in pairing mode. Operating Mode Recording Buffering Operation LED Blinking red Blinking green Booting up/powering down Solid red Error state**
(**When Function LED also is solid red) RF link is broken (out of range) Blinking Yellow Lapel Microphone Accessory Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 7 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Lapel microphone accessory The Axon wireless microphone supports the option to use a lapel microphone, which can be located on the uniform remote from the wireless microphone device. When connected, the on-board microphone is disabled and the lapel microphone functions as the sole audio input source. Only Axon supplied lapel microphones will function with the Axon wireless microphone. To connect the lapel microphone, insert the lapel microphone 2.5mm jack into the connection socket on the top of a compatible wireless microphone. Connection socket TBD Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone top When the wireless microphone is on, a short (approximately 1-second) beep is emitted when the lapel microphone jack is fully inserted, indicating the connection is made. The same beep is emitted when the jack is removed from the connection socket. When the wireless microphone detects a short in the cable, a longer beep (approximately 5 seconds) is emitted. The wireless microphone will revert to the on-board microphone when a short is detected. If you hear a 5-second beep when inserting a lapel microphone cable, replace your lapel microphone. The connection socket is susceptible to water intrusion that could affect audio performance. If the lapel microphone is not connected, it is important to protect the connection socket from water or rain intrusion. Axon supplies a socket plug with a 2.5mm jack that should be inserted into the connection socket whenever the lapel microphone is not connected. 2.5mm jack Flexible lanyard Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 8 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Socket plug The socket plug can be attached to the Axon RapidLock mounts using the flexible lanyard by simply looping the lanyard through an opening in the mount body or looping the lanyard around the belt clip, as shown in the figures below. Please note that the socket plug may cause the wireless microphone to emit a long
(approximately 5-second) beep when inserted. This is not an indication of failure condition and should be ignored. IMPORTANT: Previous versions of the Axon wireless microphone are not compatible with the lapel microphone accessory and do not have the same water susceptibility concern regarding the connection socket. To easily identify which version of the wireless microphone you have, look for the following laser-engraved symbol on the top of the wireless microphone adjacent to the connection socket. If the symbol is present, it is lapel microphone capable. If not, it is an earlier version that is not lapel microphone capable. Axon Wireless Microphone Mounts The Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone is designed to work with the Axon RapidLock mounting system. The Axon RapidLock mounting system consists of the attachment piece, Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 9 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual called the key, on the wireless microphone and the various mounting options including the attachment receiver, called the lock. To engage the Axon RapidLock mount, insert the key of the wireless microphone into the lock of the mount and turn the microphone 90 degrees counterclockwise (when you are looking straight at the mount). To release the wireless microphone from the mount, turn the wireless microphone 90 degrees clockwise. There are various mounts that use this system and they can be used with a wide variety of uniforms, and hold the wireless microphone to your shirt, patrol vest, jacket, or belt. The two mounts discussed here are the Clip Mount and the Magnetic Mount. Mounting Information and Recommendations The following list provides additional information and recommendations for mounting the wireless microphone. The Thick Outerwear Magnetic Mount, SKU 74021, should not be used with the wireless microphone. The significant amount of metal present in this mount diminishes wireless microphone range. Axon recommends mounting the wireless microphone as high as possible on the chest for best microphone performance. If an officers typical workflow is to approach stopped vehicles on the driver side of the vehicle, Axon recommends mounting the wireless microphone on the right side of the body. Conversely, if the typical workflow is approach to the passenger side, it is recommended to mount the wireless microphone on the left side of the body. After a mounting location is selected, officers should test access to other officer-
worn equipment to ensure the wireless microphone does not interfere with access or use of the equipment. Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 10 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Clip Mount The clip mount provides a quick and easy way to mount the wireless microphone on your patrol vest, jacket, or belt. 1. Insert the key on the back of the wireless microphone into the lock. 2. Twist the wireless microphone 90 degrees counterclockwise. 3. Slide the clip mount on your patrol vest, jacket, or belt. Magnetic Mount Axon RapidLock Axon RapidLock attachment receiver (lock) magnetic back Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 11 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Magnetic Mount Assembly and Use 1. Insert the key on the back of the wireless microphone into the lock. 2. Twist the wireless microphone, 90 degrees counter-clockwise. 3. Place the magnetic back underneath the shirt, patrol vest, or whatever you are using. Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 12 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual 4. Hold the back in place and place the Axon RapidLock mount over the back. Magnetic attraction will hold the wireless microphone in place. Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 13 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Wireless Microphone Operation Before using an Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone, ensure it is fully charged and configured. Pairing a Wireless Microphone with the Charging Base Insert the Wireless Microphone into the Charging Base. This will pair the two until a new Microphone is inserted (except during recording). Operating Modes The Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone has two operating modes:
BUFFERING (turning on the wireless microphone and starting pre-event buffering) EVENT (event recording) BUFFERING Mode (turning on the wireless microphone) Move the Power Switch on the wireless microphone to the ON position. The wireless microphone conducts start-up checks and syncs mode indications with the front camera. When the front camera begins BUFFERING, the Operation LED on the wireless microphone will blink green. EVENT Mode microphone. recording. mode:
When you need to record, quickly double-press the EVENT button on the wireless The moment you double-press the EVENT button, both video and audio will be recorded. This will continue throughout the duration of the recording until you terminate the Recording can also be started using Axon View XL, momentarily pressing the EVENT button on Axon Fleet 3 front camera, or when the Axon Signal Vehicle unit sends a signal. The wireless microphone provides you with indications that it is recording in EVENT At the start of an event and every 2 minutes during an event, the wireless microphone beeps twice. Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 14 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual The Operation LED on top of the camera blinks red. Recordings can only be stopped using Axon View XL or the Axon Fleet 3 Front camera EVENT button. Muting Audio Recording If your system administrator has configured your Axon Fleet 3 system to do so, you can use the function button to disable audio recording during an event. This feature may be useful in sensitive situations. Press and hold the Function button for 3 seconds to mute the audio capture. Press and hold the Function button another 3 seconds to re-enable the audio recording. ADD MORE HERE Charging the Battery Base. ADD MORE Firmware Updates the Fleet 3 Hub. A fully charged Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone battery should provide enough power for approximately 12 hours of normal operation. Recharging a battery after a 12-hour use can take up to TBD hours if you are recharging your wireless microphone from the Charging Firmware updates for the Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Mic and Charging Base are made through Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 15 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual This section list all the audio, vibration, and LED indications associated with the Axon Fleet 3 Notification Reference Tables wireless microphone. Audio Prompts The Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone emits beeping sounds called audio prompts to notify you of the system status. The audio prompts are accompanied by a vibration that matches the beeps. MAKE SURE THIS IS ACCURATE Operating Mode Audio Notification Haptic Notification
(Vibration) Powering on or off One beep Once Recording an event Twice (every 2 minutes) Two beeps (every 2 minutes) One long beep Once, long duration The device is ending an event and returning to BUFFERING mode Low battery notifications:
When in BUFFERING mode and battery has power for 20 minutes or less When in EVENT (recording) mode and battery nearly discharged (the microphone will shut down within a few minutes) Front camera memory is full, or the front camera is not powered on (the camera will not record) RF link is broken (out of range) Front camera internal clock is not set Four quick beeps (every 20 seconds) Four times, quickly
(every 20 seconds) Three beeps Three times One beep (every 10 seconds) Once (every 10 seconds) Five quick beeps (every 20 seconds) Five times, quickly
(every 20 seconds) Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 16 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual LED Status Operation LED Operating Mode Recording Buffering Error**
Function LED The operation LED mirrors Axon Fleet 3 front camera operating mode, except for error state. When initially powering on the wireless microphone, the Operation LED will remain solid red until the wireless microphone is placed in pairing mode. Operation LED Blinking red Blinking green Booting up/powering down Solid red
(**When Function LED also is solid red) RF link is broken (out of range) Blinking Yellow The function LED displays when certain functions are enabled. Function Enabled Pairing mode/Mute Error Connected to junction box Function LED Blinking blue Solid red Solid blue Battery LED While charging in the in-car dock, the battery LED will display charge status as indicated in the table. Once charge status has reached 100% the LED will shut down after 10 minutes and will not re-illuminate, while in the dock, until the battery status button is pressed, at which point it will remain illuminated for 10 seconds. Charge Status or Function Enabled Battery LED 40%-100%
20%-39%
<20%
Fully charged Charging in progress (>20%) Charging in progress (<20%) Buffering Mode Event Mode Green*
Yellow*
Red*
Green**
Yellow**
Red**
Blinking Green***
Blinking Red***
*When Battery status button is pressed **When charging ***When configured to mirror operation LED Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 17 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Installation This section provides information on the Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone system contents, the tools needed for installation, and procedure for installing Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphone hardware. Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Contents Every Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone system comes with the following parts required for installation. One Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone AX1035 One charging base AX1034 One lapel microphone accessory SKU 72025 Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 18 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual The cable exiting the charging dock has two wires: Red for 12VDC power and Black for GND. The wires come with factory-installed butt-splice terminals. This cable is 18 feet (6 m) in length and contains the following wires:
18 AWG Black 18 AWG Red 12V power, 2 amp fuse Two Axon RapidLock mounts Optionally, your agency can also purchase:
Additional Axon Fleet 3 wireless microphones AB2 Sync cables (for charging from USB) Axon Dock with bays for Axon Body 3 cameras, for in station charging of the wireless microphones Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 19 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Installing the Charging Base Attach the Charging Base to the Fleet 3 Hub. Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 20 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Troubleshooting and Other Information Troubleshooting Any error states encountered with the wireless microphone and/or charging base can typically be cleared by rebooting the devices. To reboot the wireless microphone - move the power switch in the off position, wait 12-15 seconds, and then move the power switch to the on position. Visit www.axon.com and view the Support options or call 1-800-978-2737. Axon Enterprise warranty provisions are applicable on all Axon Fleet system products. See Axon Enterprises website, www.axon.com, for detailed warranty information. For a full list of the warning associated with this product, see www.axon.com. Technical Support Warranty Policy Warnings Radio Waves An Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone system transmission is in the frequency ranges of 902.4 927.6 MHz for some countries, and 915 928 MHz for other markets. Please contact Axon for more details. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the product warranty and the users authority to operate the equipment Your wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 21 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. Before a device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. 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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. receiver is connected.
- Consult Axon Technical Support for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines. When used with an accessory that contains metal may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-247. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 22 of 23 Axon Fleet 3 Wireless Microphone Installation and User Manual Cet appareil numrique de classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 et RSS-247. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et, and
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation To comply with the Canadian RF exposure compliance requirements, this device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines. Attention: exposition au rayonnement radiofrquence Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformit RF canadienne l'exposition, cet appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas tre co-localiss ou fonctionnant en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. Pour une utilisation sur le corps, cet appareil a t test et respecte les directives sur l'exposition aux RF lorsqu'il est utilis avec un accessoire sans mtal. L'utilisation d'autres accessoires peut ne pas garantir la conformit aux directives d'exposition aux RF. Compliance Marks Axon Enterprise, Inc. Page 23 of 23