Product Info

Using VISTAWiFi or VISTA XLT with a Recording Group
Smart Power Switch
As part of the local recording group network, the Smart Power Switch:
l Functions as the central connection point
The Smart Power Switch functions as the central wired connection point for a recording group.
Through the switch, the devices connect together to form a network, allowing the 4RE and
VISTA WiFi/VISTA XLT group members to communicate with each other.
l Intelligently manages power
The switch connects to the power source (for example, the vehicle battery) and intelligently
manages that power within the local recording group network. The Smart Power Switch can
detect the status of the devices in the network, whether they are powered on or have powered
themselves off after finishing event upload or charging. When the switch detects that the
devices in the local recording group network no longer need power, it shuts down any
remaining devices connected to the local network, including itself.
l Functions as the local network DHCP server
The Smart Power Switch can also function as the DHCPserver for the local recording group
network and other devices connected to it (for example, wireless radio).
The Smart Power Switch is required to form a recording group. There can only be one Smart
Power Switch in a recording group.
4RE DVR
Note: The 4RE DVR must be at firmware version 4.0 or later to participate in a
recording group.
As part of the local recording group network, the 4RE DVR:
l Initiates group events
The 4RE uses the recording group network to inform the other group members when it starts a
recorded event. The other group members can then join in the group event by starting their
own recorded events.
For more information on group events, see Group events on page 95.
l Stops group events
The 4RE uses the recording group network to inform the other group members when it stops a
recorded event. The other group members can then stop their own recorded events.
Only the 4RE DVR can stop a group event. The other group members can stop their own
individual recorded events; but, only the 4RE can stop all of the members' recorded events that
are part of the group event at the same time.
l Responds to group-event starts by other group members
Through the recording group network, the 4RE is informed by other group members when they
start recorded events. 4RE can then join the group event by starting its own recorded event.
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