Cuddeback CuddeLink - User Manual

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CuddeLinkManual
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Version 2.20.2017 Page 1 of 24
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CuddeLink
FCC Notice
Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecould
voidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.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.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:
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 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.
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Quick Start Guide
This guide assumes you know how to navigate the camera’s user interface. All the settings
explained in this section are in the CL MENU item. To access the CL MENU press MODE until
COMMANDS is selected, then press MORE until CL MENU appears, then press UP to enter. Use
UP and DOWN to make selections. Press MORE to advance to the next item.
1. One CuddeLink equipped camera must be the HOME camera. HOME is the camera that
collects images from the REMOTE cameras.
2. Set up HOME camera:

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Setting Up the HOME Camera

Configure the primary camera for image collection and network setup.

Setting Up the REMOTE Camera

Configure cameras to transmit images wirelessly to the HOME camera.

CuddeLink Setup and Configuration

CL Mode, Location, and Channel Settings

Configures the camera's role (HOME, REMOTE), unique ID, and network channel.

Network Control Settings (Delay & Count)

Manages image transmission frequency and queue limits to optimize network performance.

Signal Strength and Camera Status Checks

Camera Naming and Image Organization

CuddeLink Field Deployment Steps

Deploying the HOME Camera

Instructions for setting up the central HOME camera in the network.

Deploying the First REMOTE Camera

Steps for configuring and placing the initial REMOTE camera.

Deploying Additional REMOTE Cameras

Verifying Network Connectivity and Status

SD Card Image Storage and Structure

Trophy Room Software for Image Management

Remote Access and Internet Connectivity

Repeater Deployment and Network Tips

Cuddeback CuddeLink Specifications

General

Image Resolution	20 MP
Memory	SD Card up to 32GB
CuddeLink Capability	Yes
Battery Life	Up to 12 months
Operating Temperature	-20°F to 140°F
Flash Technology	Low Glow IR
Trigger Speed	0.25 seconds
Recovery Time	1 second
Detection Range	100 feet
Wireless Connectivity	CuddeLink network