Cuddeback's Cuddelink
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I had to download Meta Data program off internet (free). https://Exifdata.com
FredG
5 year old buck +
If you have a windows machine you right click an image icon and select Properties -> Details... the long string of camera parameter settings is in the Comments field.
roosterstraw
5 year old buck +
No, i received 3 more emails after that picture totaling 33 pictures. Here was my last picture.
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Not much difference in report. Still showing BP 75%. Camera died after this picture?
An important thing to note! The battery % is, at best, just close. It’s just an approximation. It’s like a car’s fuel gauge.
Not much difference in report. Still showing BP 75%. Camera died after this picture?
Last pic he sent.
D=6/13/2019,LD=39,BT=11,RD=38,LH=449,LI=1693,BL=8510,BP=75%,BS=Int,BD=18,BI=5031,CF=Disabled,IR=100%MAX,WL=850nm,EX=Centered,LO=001,SM=ADV,DD=2min,DI=1,DV=OFF,DL=OFF,ND=2min,NI=1,NV=OFF,NL=OFF
roosterstraw
5 year old buck +
FredG
5 year old buck +
MR=C.1,AD=6/13/2019,LD=16,BT=10,RD=15,LH=0,LI=432,BL=8380,BP=75%,BS=Int,BD=16,BI=1683,CF=Enabled,EX=Centered,LO=001,SM=ADV,DD=1min,DI=1,DV=OFF,DL=OFF,ND=1min,NI=1,NV=OFF,NL=OFF
Same thing on the first set of batteries... died at 8.3 volts!!! No way is that an expected result! They should get down around 7.2 volts before they even think of cratering.
Same thing on the first set of batteries... died at 8.3 volts!!! No way is that an expected result! They should get down around 7.2 volts before they even think of cratering.
roosterstraw
5 year old buck +
I’m not familiar with batteries consumption/usuage but that seems wrong. Maybe John can chime in to see if this is normal or if there is something wrong with the camera.
hunt&fish4
Yearling... With promise
Good Evening, This is my first time posting, please let me know if need to do anything different. I have a cuddelink home and 6 Black Flash 20MP Model G Series. Using for security/trailcams on property that is an hour away. Spent a fortune on batteries, changed some settings per support. Got better but still had issues with battery life. Had 3 cameras that decided to take pictures almost every minute. Support offered suggestions, no go, RMA and were replaced. But cost several more $ in batteries. Just had a camera and solar battery pack replaced under warranty due to ant infestation. Purchased solar panels hoping to get several months like I've read about. But now after a period of rainy days the report is not showing Ext OK on 3 of 4 panels. The one showing Ext OK is the RMA'd one I charged before rehanging.
Work throughout the week so getting live support on the weekend no go. I am trying to be optimistic but now with solar recharge batteries apparently failing and replacing batteries in the cameras cause they died. More $.
Anyway, solar battery pack has original batteries that came with. Should they recharge on their own? To have to go get, plug in, recharge, may be the last straw. I've read where others have purchased other model of AA rechargeable but feel batteries that are sold with should be functional and not have to be replaced.
I know lots of info let me know if need further info. September will be 1 year we've been using.
Thank-you
Dedra
Work throughout the week so getting live support on the weekend no go. I am trying to be optimistic but now with solar recharge batteries apparently failing and replacing batteries in the cameras cause they died. More $.
Anyway, solar battery pack has original batteries that came with. Should they recharge on their own? To have to go get, plug in, recharge, may be the last straw. I've read where others have purchased other model of AA rechargeable but feel batteries that are sold with should be functional and not have to be replaced.
I know lots of info let me know if need further info. September will be 1 year we've been using.
Thank-you
Dedra
Booner21
5 year old buck +
I experienced the same thing with the g series get a battery booster it will solve your problems. Then you have about 30 days once it flips to internals. Before the boosters 15 to 45 days was the norm on battery life.
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roosterstraw
5 year old buck +
Energizer batteries. I would think there is something wrong if it’s dying with 75% battery life, plus I’m not getting a battery low on the report. Even if that number is approximate it’s still extremely high to be dying.
Lots of blanks need to be filled in to even begin to start troubleshooting.
I am assuming Energizer Alkaline’s and not Energizer Rechargable’s or Energizer Lithium’s? Both have of the latter have a discharge profile that drops off just like this.
Did you,or can you, check the end voltage on those batteries?
Do you have remotes linked to this K? BI=5031 (image equivalency) in 18days is a lot of pictures.
What Image Size (SD card) do you have it set on?
john volkman
5 year old buck +
its VERY important that all of your rechargeable batteries are fully charged before deploying them in the field with the solar panel. Even one bad battery will cause issues. The solar panel basically continually tops them off its not designed to bring them back from dead. Even though you purchased the solar kit new, there are no guarantee the batteries were shipped fully charged. The are low self discharge batteries but again that doesnt guarantee it. Cuddeback includes a charging cord but a better option that i recommend is to purchase a 12-16 bay charger from Tenergy(about $30) that allows you to fully charge each battery before deploying them in the field if you are using multiple solar kits in your network. Rechargeables are right on the cusp of adequate voltage even when fully charged, so if they are a tad low out of the gate you wont get the battery life you desire.
hunt&fish4
Yearling... With promise
Thanks for all the responses.
Camera without solar panel: MR=C.1,AD=6/16/2019,LD=38,BT=21,RD=37,LH=0,LI=194,BL=5102,BP=25%,BS=Int,BD=1,BI=6,CF=Disabled,IR=Indoors,WL=940nm,EX=Centered,ID=XXXXX,LO=008,SM=EZ,DD=5sec,DI=1,DV=OFF,DL=OFF,ND=5sec,NI=1,NV=OFF,NL=OFF
Camera with solar not showing as active:
MR=C.1,AD=9/13/2018,LD=196,BT=37,RD=106,LH=851,LI=59963,BL=5446,BP=75%,BS=Int,BD=1,BI=25,CF=Disabled,IR=Indoors,WL=850nm,EX=Centered,ID=XXX,LO=002,SM=EZ,DD=5sec,DI=1,DV=OFF,DL=OFF,ND=5sec,NI=1,NV=OFF,NL=OFF
Cameara with solar active:
MR=C.1,AD=6/9/2019,LD=45,BT=22,RD=44,LH=0,LI=267,BL=7371,BP=25%,BS=Ext,BD=22,BI=702,CF=Enabled,EX=Centered,ID=XXX,LO=005,SM=ADV,DD=5sec,DI=2,DV=OFF,DL=OFF,ND=5sec,NI=2,NV=OFF,NL=OFF
The solar battery packs were plugged in and charged as suggested before placing in service. (Didn't not test each battery with tester) Report showed Ext OK until our recent period of rainy days. Guess I will have to bite the bullet, take down, plug in and recharge but test batteries first before deploying. What is disappointing is a lot of the suggestions are buy more accessories, even from Cuddeback, such as the battery booster. Seems to me like Camera should have come with a the booster with as many users having battery issues.
Camera without solar panel: MR=C.1,AD=6/16/2019,LD=38,BT=21,RD=37,LH=0,LI=194,BL=5102,BP=25%,BS=Int,BD=1,BI=6,CF=Disabled,IR=Indoors,WL=940nm,EX=Centered,ID=XXXXX,LO=008,SM=EZ,DD=5sec,DI=1,DV=OFF,DL=OFF,ND=5sec,NI=1,NV=OFF,NL=OFF
Camera with solar not showing as active:
MR=C.1,AD=9/13/2018,LD=196,BT=37,RD=106,LH=851,LI=59963,BL=5446,BP=75%,BS=Int,BD=1,BI=25,CF=Disabled,IR=Indoors,WL=850nm,EX=Centered,ID=XXX,LO=002,SM=EZ,DD=5sec,DI=1,DV=OFF,DL=OFF,ND=5sec,NI=1,NV=OFF,NL=OFF
Cameara with solar active:
MR=C.1,AD=6/9/2019,LD=45,BT=22,RD=44,LH=0,LI=267,BL=7371,BP=25%,BS=Ext,BD=22,BI=702,CF=Enabled,EX=Centered,ID=XXX,LO=005,SM=ADV,DD=5sec,DI=2,DV=OFF,DL=OFF,ND=5sec,NI=2,NV=OFF,NL=OFF
The solar battery packs were plugged in and charged as suggested before placing in service. (Didn't not test each battery with tester) Report showed Ext OK until our recent period of rainy days. Guess I will have to bite the bullet, take down, plug in and recharge but test batteries first before deploying. What is disappointing is a lot of the suggestions are buy more accessories, even from Cuddeback, such as the battery booster. Seems to me like Camera should have come with a the booster with as many users having battery issues.
I think you have some bad batteries. NiMh batteries are finicky charging. What brand charger are you using?
hunt&fish4
Yearling... With promise
Charger that came with the Solar kit from Cuddeback
Put in some Alkalines and run a test batch.
Buy a cheap multi-meter and check voltage at the moment you put them in camera.
Or buy new batch of Rechargables.
IMO, NiMh are a royal PITA. Very finicky how they are charged.
