Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series Infrared Digital Scouting Camera User Manual BG310 Series Table of Contents Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series 1. Getting Started....................................................................................3 2. Camera Operations.......................................................................... 4 2.1 Batteries / Power Supply....................................................4 2.2 TF Card Information............................................................5 2.3 SIM Card Information.........................................................5 2.4 Camera Modes........................................................................ 5 2.5 Manage Images and/or Videos........................................ 7 2.6 Sending via MMS/GPRS/Molnus................................... 7 2.7 Password Setup...................................................................... 8 3. Camera Setup Settings & Display............................................. 9 3.1 Settings Interface & Display..............................................9 3.2 Wireless Model Setup....................................................... 10 3.2.1 Mobile Communication...................................... 10 3.2.2 Setup Software of PC........................................... 10 3.2.3 Setup for Mobile applications..........................12 3.3 Cloud Service - Molnus..................................................... 15 3.4 Camera Setup Options...................................................... 16 4. Troubleshooting..............................................................................20 5. PIR Detection Zone......................................................................... 21 6. Technical Specifications..............................................................22 7. Parts List............................................................................................. 23 WARRANTY CARD.................................................................... 24 1. Getting Started Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series BG310 series camera, this is a digital infrared surveillance camera. Use 1.44" color LCD display and 2*18650 battery (pointed head, length: 67~69mm), the USB port connects to the solar panel can charge the 18650 battery. You can choose different models according to different needs. BG310 Non-wireless Camera BG310-FP BG310 Full Package mode, BG310 with 2 * 18650 battery, 1 *
TF card and 1 * TF card adapter BG310-M 4G Wireless Camera BG310-MFP BG310-M Full Package mode, BG310-M with 2 * 18650 battery, 1 * TF card and 1 * TF card adapter 3 Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series 2. Camera Operations 2.1 Batteries / Power Supply Battery The camera is powered by 2*18650 batteries.
(pointed head,18650 battery, length: 67~69mm) External power supply It is also possible to power the device or charge the 18650 battery in the device via an external USB power supply adapter(5V/2A) or solar panel. (External power supply not included) Charging by USB power supply Charging by solar panel USB port function:Auto detected by Camera In this mode, USB will charge the camera's 18650 battery. Power charging Mass Storage In this mode, the camera will act as a storage device. You can read or copy the photos or videos in the TF card. 4 2.2 TF Card Information Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series This camera uses a TF card, to take full advantage of the latest technologies, we recommend Class 10 TF cards or better, which have fast transfer speeds and long durability for extensive shooting in the most extreme outdoor conditions. Insert the TF card into the camera before turning on the camera This camera supports up to a 32GB capacity TF card and has no built-in internal memory. The camera will not function without the TF card properly inserted into the camera. Do not remove the TF card while the camera is on Removing the TF card while the camera is on risks damaging the internal components of the camera. If you experience any problems with an inserted TF card Try reformatting the TF card by using the cameras main settings option. 2.3 SIM Card Information This function is only available with communication function models. Insert the SIM card into the camera before turning on the camera If you The camera SIM card slot is sized for a standard SIM card. have a nano or micro size SIM card, utilizing a SIM card adapter
(included with most of our cameras) will be required to connect your camera to the cellular network via SIM card. NOTE: The camera will still function without a SIM card. The SIM card is needed only for the wireless/cellular messaging capabilities. 2.4 Camera Modes The different modes are accessed by pressing the OK button, marked 5 on the camera. Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series OFF Mode To turn off the camera when the display screen is active, press and hold the OK button until the screen powers off. The camera will still consume a small amount of battery power while in OFF mode. We recommend removing the batteries if the camera will not be used for a long period of time. SETUP Mode [Test Mode]
display screen activates, To turn on the camera, press and hold the OK button until the In this mode, you can customize the camera settings or playback pictures and videos the camera has taken on the LCD display. After switching the camera to the ON position and if the camera is left alone for more than 20 seconds, the camera will automatically switch to Hunting Mode, as described below. On [Hunting Mode]
In order to enter the on mode, first enter the setup mode, in the setup mode, automatically enter the on mode after 20 seconds(BG310-M 60 seconds) without any operation. Before entering Hunting Mode, the front (red) LED light will continuously blink for approximately 10 seconds and then turn off. This preset time allows you to adjust the cameras position if needed before the camera becomes active. The camera will take pictures or videos when motion is detected and/or at specific time intervals, according to the programmed settings. 6 2.5 Manage Images and/or Videos Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series Place the camera in TEST/SETUP mode and press the POWER button to view images or videos, the latest image or video will be shown on the LCD screen. Press the /Up or /Down buttons to cycle through the pictures and videos were taken. NOTE: Video cannot be viewed directly on the camera. 2.6 Sending via MMS/GPRS/Molnus This function is only available with communication function models. Images can be sent directly to your wireless device/email/Molnus, based on the Send Mode settings. 1) Insert the TF & SIM card into the camera before turning on the camera. 2) Turn on the camera in TEST/SETUP mode. Make sure the SIM card is recognized, and signal strength is adequate. Indicates the camera recognizes the SIM card. Indicates the camera or the SIM card do not recognize the SIM card is not working due to connection/activation issues. 3) Select the send mode setting and fill in the correct parameters. You have the options of Molnus (default setting), Phone MMS, Email MMS, or Email GPRS. Videos will be sent in less than 20M. 4) Press Power to view the photos stored on the camera. 5) Find the picture you want to send manually. 6) Press the MENU button to pull up the Send To option. 7) Press OK to send the picture via the messaging option chosen in your camera settings. 7 2.7 Password Setup Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series For encryption settings, enter your four-digit pre-set password to enter the camera. This function helps protect your privacy. This function is off by default. To use this function:
2.7.1 Press / to adjust the number from 0~9, and / to change the password 2.7.2 The same password must be entered twice to take effect. 2.7.3 After the password is set up, you will be required to enter the same password on the next boot to enter the camera. If you forgot your password, please contact us for assistance. 8 Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series 3. Camera Setup Settings & Display 3.1 Settings Interface & Display To update the camera settings, turn the camera on to activate the display screen. OK/Power: Switch on and off, save parameter settings, enter or exit playback mode Menu: Enter or exit Menu
/Up: Setting items switching
/Down: options parameter switching, manually take a photo or record a video When the camera is in the ON Mode, the screen will activate and display the following:
18M 9 Indicates the camera recognizes the SIM card. Indicates the camera or the SIM card do not recognize the SIM card is not working due to connection/activation issues. Note: SIM card/Signal strength/Telecom provider only appear in models with a communication function. 3.2 Wireless Model Setup Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series The features described in this section only support communication models. 3.2.1 Mobile Communication The camera can receive and respond to commands sent via SMS, Molnus and the Apple or Android application, as long as the camera is correctly connected to a wireless carrier. To enable the SMS functionality using the mobile application, you must complete the following steps:
Place the camera in Test/Setup Mode and go into the menu Setup options Set SMS control to ON For MMS/GPRS/Molnus functionality, the following menu Setup options will need to be set:
MMS network settings (varies depending on carrier) GPRS network settings (varies depending on carrier) Molnus (varies depending on carrier) 3.2.2 Setup Software of PC Download the camera setup application (BMC_config.zip), from our website: www.bolymedia.com/index/Support,connect Camera to Computer with the USB cable,open the software and select camera model. 10 STEP 1> Select your country and carrier. STEP 2> Check WAP/Internet Parameters. Fill out the required fields (marked with an asterisk), enter an Email server such as smtp.gmail.com or smtp.bolymedia.com. Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Step 4 Step 5 11 Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series STEP 3> Choose between default or manual settings. For first time users, we suggest using the default settings. STEP 4> Enter the phone number of the phone to receive/send the remote commands and images in the administrator number field and email address in Receive Email 1 field (This is NOT the phone number of the inserted SIM card that resides in the camera). STEP 5> Save the .txt file in the GSM folder of the TF card after all settings are complete. The program names the .txt file. The txt file must be loaded into the specific cameras GSM folder. If your country or SIM card provider is not listed, select Others. You will need to ask the SIM card provider for their specific MMS URL, MMS APN, Port, MMS IP, Account, Password, GPRS APN, GPRS account, GPRS password. For sending emails, your email service provider will be able to provide the send email server and port settings. 3.2.3 Setup for Mobile applications When the camera is switched to the ON mode, you can change some of the basic camera settings on the mobile application. There are currently apps supported by Android and Apple devices. Charges or fees may apply when sending text messages to the camera depending on your cellular provider. For Android, you can search BGTools from the Google store or download the application directly from our website, under the Downloads section: http://www.bolymedia.com/index/Support For Apple, search BGTools in the official Apple Apps store. BG Tools Usage Instructions for Android App The Android APP makes it easy to communicate with the camera, so you dont need to edit the SMS. STEP 1: Open the BG Tools app and click on the icon device. to add a new 12 STEP 2: Input the model of your camera Input your SIM card number which is inserted in your camera Select your camera model number, then click Add to finalize. Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3: Click send, then choose the country and provider that corresponds with your SIM card (which is inserted in your camera). After that, choose Check WAP/Internet Parameters to check whether you have all the required parameters filled in. The User name and User Password is your MMS name and password. STEP 3 STEP 4 13 Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series STEP 4: In the Select Mail Server: you can decide on using a Boly Email or Other Email service. Select my device to add or delete a device. STEP 5: Select Setting to set the user's parameters or set to default. STEP 6: Select Get Photos means you can get a photo from your camera device. There are two ways to send an image via:
Cellphone: Send MMS to the phone. Email: Send an email by GPRS. STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 7: For more settings, select Advanced to set Super user information, change the password, format the TF card, system checking, arming, or disarming. Set password:
If you forget your password, you can get a new one. Add or Delete a device:
Android Select My Device to add a device, a long click on the device to select the delete option. IOS Click left to delete it. to add a device and choose your device, or slide to the 14 3.3 Cloud Service - Molnus Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series Molnus is a cloud service that allows users to access to transfer and store images taken through the cameras with the use of compatible devices or a computer. To get started, you need to supply the camera with batteries and a SIM-card that has internet access. You also need to have the phone number and the APN name to the SIM-card you will use for the camera. The operator of the SIM card provides the APN name. Each operator has its own APN name. If not present in any documents sent along with the SIM-card, then please check the operator s homepage for APN settings. IMEI, Control Code can be found on your camera. You will need a SIM-card that has internet access. Start the camera in SETUP mode, look for the operator s name in camera display, then check the Version. Step1 Register your Molnus account. (In Molnus) Step2 Log in to your Molnus account and go to the My Cameras page. (In Molnus) Step3 Power on the camera, into SETUP Mode, and set Send mode is Molnus.(On camera) 15 Step4 Press the Register camera button to register your camera.
(In Molnus) Step5 Press the Register button in Molnus, and wait for about 5 minutes. (In Molnus) Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series The registration should now be done, and the camera should now be able to upload images to Molnus. Test the function by moving in front of the camera. Within a few seconds to a minute, the images will show up in the gallery in Molnus. If you would like to use Molnus on your smartphone, please download the app on Google Play or Apple App Store. For more details please check on the website: https://www.molnus.com/
3.4 Camera Setup Options To view the camera settings menu, press OK to power on the camera. When the screen is active, press MENU to enter into the menu settings. Use the /Up key to select the different items, use
/Down key to select the different options. Press OK to save the setting and press MENU to exit the camera settings menu. Main Options Descriptions Language Camera Mode Language options include: English, Czech, German, French, Spanish, Swedish, Finnish. Default: English There are three camera modes:
Photo: to take a photo Video: to record a video Picture + Video: to take a picture with a video clip. mode disables the photo burst function. Default: Photo This Set Clock Set the date and time of the camera. The date format is month/day/year and the time format is hour: minute: second. Photo Size Choose the image size. 18 MP Day - 14 MP Night 16 Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series 12 MP Day - 10 MP Night 5 MP Day - 5 MP Night Default: 18 MP Day - 14 MP Night Choose the number of photos taken after the camera is triggered: 1 Photo, 2 Photo, or 3 Photo. If Pic+Video is selected, Photo burst defaults to 1 photo regardless of the entered value. Default: 1 Photo Choose the video size: 1280x720 or 640x480. Default: 1280x720 set the time. interval take photos at Choose the duration of the video recording. Valid values extend from 5-60 seconds in 5 second increments. Default: 10 seconds The camera can capture images or videos at a preset time interval regardless of motion detection. Changing this setting to a non-zero value turns on Time Lapse mode, and the camera will If PIR Trigger/Sensitivity and Time Lapse options are BOTH OFF, the camera will not capture any photos or videos. Default: Off This setting is for the sensitivity of the PIR sensor. There are four sensitivity parameters: High, Normal, Low, and Off. It is recommended to use HIGH sensitivity in areas with little environmental interference and warmer, humid climates. Use LOW sensitivity for areas that have a lot of interference. The sensitivity of the PIR is affected by temperature. Higher temperatures lead to lower sensitivity. If PIR Trigger/Sensitivity and Time Lapse options are BOTH OFF, the camera will not capture any photos or videos. Default: Normal This setting indicates how long the PIR sensor will be disabled after each camera triggering. During this time the PIR sensor will not react to any detected motion. The PIR Interval can be set between zero seconds to a maximum of 1 hour. Default: 10 seconds Choose the days of the week you want the camera to work. This setting is only available in Hunting Mode. Default: All This parameter defines a certain time in a day when the camera can be triggered, while the device will shut off during 17 Photo Burst Video Size Video Length Time Lapse Trigger/Sensitivi PIR ty PIR Interval Work Day Work Hour Camera Position Recycle Storage WAP. Send To Send Mode Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series non-working hours. The effective value ranges from 00:00 to 23:59. When this parameter is set to Off, the camera works at all times. When the timer switch is ON, the camera works only during the time according to the preset settings. Default: Off Used for multiple cameras in an area. You can set an A-Z indicator for each of your cameras to distinguish between which photos are from a specific camera. Default: Off In hunting mode, if the TF card is full, the oldest images or videos will be overwritten by new pictures or videos. This keeps you from having to retrieve your memory card manually. In SETUP mode, this option is disabled. Default: Off Send the image to your phone or email options. Phone [MMS]: Send the image to the cellular device via Email [MMS]: Send the image to an email address via WAP. Email [GPRS]: Send the image to an email address via SMTP. Molnus: Send the image/video to Molnus via WAP. Default: Molnus There are 3 options for this setting. Daily: Only works in ON mode. setting will Photo Mode: This send summarized information, and the last picture was taken at the end of the time you had set. Video Mode: The summarized information will include how many videos were taken and the last video taken at the end of the time you had set (less than 10M). Pic+Video Mode: The summarized information will include how many videos and pictures were taken and the last picture taken at the end of the time you have set. Instant: Only works in ON mode. The camera will send a message instantly after it captures a photo or video. OFF: Disables all communication functions. NOTE: Some cellular carriers limit the size of files being sent. Some images and video files may be too large to send. 18 Default: Instant Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series SMS Control enables mobile communication functionality. When SMS Control to ON, the camera can receive and respond to your SMS commands. Default: Off Setting the picture size which will be sent to your phone or email. There are 3 options for this setting. Low: Sends a severely compressed picture. Normal: Sends a slightly compressed picture.
*High: Sends the original pictures. Default: Low Enter your four digits password to enter your camera when powering it on. Default: Off SMS Control Attachment Size Password Set Format All information on the TF card will be deleted. Make sure to make a backup of important data already on the TF card. Default Settings Restores all settings back to default values. Version Shows firmware Version. Note: After changing the EACH setting in the Setup menu, you must press OK, or the camera will not save new settings. 19 Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series 4. Troubleshooting 1. There is something in front of the camera lens. Is the camera broken
A: The camera is not broken. Its an IR-cut filter. When the camera is powered on, the IR-cut will cover the lens. Only when the camera is powered off will the IR-cut be at a random place, sometimes covering the lens. 2. The display screen is suddenly black. A: The camera may be in Hunting mode. Press MENU to wake it up. If there is no response, the camera may be powered off. Please check if the batteries are still good and in place. Once battery power and placement is verified, press and hold down the OK/POWER button until the display turns on, indicating the camera powering up. 3 Why my phone cant receive MMS?
A: MMS/GPRS function needs the SIM cards in both your camera and phone to have enough balance and to be opened to data exchange. 20 Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series 5. PIR Detection Zone This camera has a new patented PIR,the following picture shows the compared detection zone between normal PIR and the new patented PIR. The PIR detection angle () is smaller than the field of view (FOV) angle (). The advantage of this design is to reduce empty an empty pictures rate and capture most, if not all, objects in motion. 21 6. Technical Specifications Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series Image Sensor Lens LED Type LED Number PIR Detection Range Illumination Distance Display Screen of Remote Control Memory Card Image Resolution Video Resolution PIR Sensitivity Trigger Time Weight Operation/Storage Temperature Power Supply Sound Recording Mounting Dimensions Operation Humidity Security Authentication 3MP CMOS Sensor F/NO=2.4 FOV(Field of View)=57 940nm 2pcs 100ft 100ft 1.44" Color LCD Up to 32 GB 18 MP Day - 14 MP Night 12 MP Day - 10 MP Night 5 MP Day - 5 MP Night 1280x720,640480 Adjustable (High/Normal/Low/OFF) 0.7s BG310 without battery:174g Solar Panel:61g
-20 to +60C / -30 to +70C 2*18650 batteries or Solar Panel Available Belt BG310:115*81*45 mm Solar Panel:74*89*30mm or 179*126*13mm 5% - 90%
FCC,CE,RoHS 22 Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series 7. Parts List BG310/BG310-FP Part Name Quantity BG310-M/BG310-MFP Part Name Quantity One One One Two One One One One One One One Two One One Camera Belt User Manual 18650 Battery
(BG310-FP with) TF Card
(BG310-FP with) TF Card Adapter
(BG310-FP with) Camera Belt USB Cable User Manual 4G Antenna 18650 Battery
(BG310-MFP with) TF Card
(BG310-MFP with) TF Card Adapter
(BG310-MFP with) Version 1.1 23 Boly Trail Camera BG310 Series WARRANTY CARD CustomerName:
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The camera manufacturer provides 12 months warranty for this product against manufacturing defects or malfunctions. If your camera fails to function under regular use within one year, the camera manufacturer will repair or replace the camera free of charge. This warranty does not cover improper use of the camera resulting in damage. The camera manufacturer can provide extra service for your camera after the warranty expiration, but the customer has to be responsible for additional charges on parts, labor and shipping costs therefore brought. Pleasecontactyourresellerforwarrantyservice 24 FCC WARNING 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: 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.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To maintain compliance with FCCs RF Exposure guidelines, This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20cm distance between the radiator your body: Use only the supplied antenna.