Cuddelink general Q&A recommendations

[john volkman]

Put out 5 cameras on Saturday and first Report showed all five. Has only shown 3 last 2. But indicates it is using at least one of them as a link. Can someone please explain how this happens.
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all of ACC's advice was spot on, your signal strength is very low, if you are under 20 for a cl level fluctuations can cause cameras to lose connection. you need to get them closer or centralize the home or add cameras or repeaters. the signal will get even lower in high humidity and when leaf cover is full.

 

[john volkman]

I have the K-5789 with the two J-1521
I have been reading that on the K-5789 you can use rechargeable batteries my question is.
Does the K-5789 camera know if you are using a solar panel like 3501 or a power booster like 3358 or 3563 with rechargeable in camera ?
1)Point is using rechargeable in camera they should stay charged by either solar panel or power booster is that right to assume.
2) I have also read using the power boosters with the cameras it will use the external power first then when voltage get to low camera will switch over to internal batteries
3) can someone explain this and how it works

on the k unit the only way to get the external to show up on the report and to use the external first is to run the dual power bank. the other boosters are all 9 volts the same as the K unit. As a result, they will help with battery life but they use both power sources at the same time. you can put good 10000mah reahcrabels and plug the solar panel right into the back and it will work.

 

[cheech53]

on the k unit the only way to get the external to show up on the report and to use the external first is to run the dual power bank. the other boosters are all 9 volts the same as the K unit. As a result, they will help with battery life but they use both power sources at the same time. you can put good 10000mah reahcrabels and plug the solar panel right into the back and it will work.

Thanks John
So the dual power bank has more volts then the 6 d cell in the camera ? How does the camera know it is the dual power bank ? Or do I not put batteries in the camera with the dual power bank

 

[john volkman]

Thanks John
So the dual power bank has more volts then the 6 d cell in the camera ? How does the camera know it is the dual power bank ? Or do I not put batteries in the camera with the dual power bank

it doesnt have more volts but the DPB is "smart" in that it can recognize what bank its using and which one to use. All cameras need to be on the latest firmware for it to work. You dont need batteries in the camera when running the DPB since they will likely not get used unless an animal removes the power cable out chews it in half.

 

[cheech53]

it doesnt have more volts but the DPB is "smart" in that it can recognize what bank its using and which one to use. All cameras need to be on the latest firmware for it to work. You dont need batteries in the camera when running the DPB since they will likely not get used unless an animal removes the power cable out chews it in half.

Thank you

 

[cheech53]

Ok I just got my K-5789 cell and J-1521 out and running yesterday and my report came in last night having 139 images on my home , 22 images on 002 , and 7 images on 003 .
But there were only 49 images taken on the home camera I counted them .
I think my home camera K-5789 is doubling the image count , there were 12 images on the report before any images were taken so 49 from home camera 22 from 002 and 7 from 003 equals = 78 images plus the 12 that were on it is 98 not 139 as reported
But if you double the Home images 49 + 49 is 98 plus the 22 and 7 from the other cameras = 127 with the 12 that were on the first report is 139 . Is there something wrong with the K-5789 camera

 

[john volkman]

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Ok I just got my K-5789 cell and J-1521 out and running yesterday and my report came in last night having 139 images on my home , 22 images on 002 , and 7 images on 003 .
But there were only 49 images taken on the home camera I counted them .
I think my home camera K-5789 is doubling the image count , there were 12 images on the report before any images were taken so 49 from home camera 22 from 002 and 7 from 003 equals = 78 images plus the 12 that were on it is 98 not 139 as reported
But if you double the Home images 49 + 49 is 98 plus the 22 and 7 from the other cameras = 127 with the 12 that were on the first report is 139 . Is there something wrong with the K-5789 camera

There probably isn’t an issue , I would confirm what is on the home card when you pull it and run thru your settings to make sure something isn’t awry. If it has only sent what has been taken it’s not affecting your data volume. Make sure you look for multiple folders on the home units sd card .

 

[Justin1]

I have the k camera and my report said my batteries were low on Wednesday and got no reports after that day, now my camera just sent me a test pic, all my cameras are on solar panels, could it be the camera recharged after shutting down and started back up? Any input is appreciated

 

[john volkman]

The dual cell will send a test if it’s struggling to maintain cell signal service .

 

[cheech53]

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There probably isn’t an issue , I would confirm what is on the home card when you pull it and run thru your settings to make sure something isn’t awry. If it has only sent what has been taken it’s not affecting your data volume. Make sure you look for multiple folders on the home units sd card .

Thanks John. How do I check my data volume to confirm

 

[cheech53]

Thanks John. How do I check my data volume to confirm

John I went to my cell plan on Cuddeback and I have used 2.71 MB so some how I need to figure that out for 78 pic that I have received thanks

 

[john volkman]

John I went to my cell plan on Cuddeback and I have used 2.71 MB so some how I need to figure that out for 78 pic that I have received thanks

The data varies depending night or day images , the cell plan page will give you the amount used based on image size which is small in your case . I wouldn’t be to concerned about it . I would watch you report for a few dayS . Keep in mind the report is not real time. It shows the status the last time it checked in with the camera .

 

[WImuzz]

Do the G series and K series use the same external power cord?

 

[john volkman]

if its a current G yes, some of the older G(pre 2019 production) G cameras had a different input.

 

[RRAB58]

John I went to my cell plan on Cuddeback and I have used 2.71 MB so some how I need to figure that out for 78 pic that I have received thanks

Let do the math: Images will range from 23kb (dark night pics) to 45kb (bright day pics). 78pics x 35kb (avg kb per picture)= 2730Kb= 2.73Mb. The plan states "Each image is estimated to use about 50kb per picture". But most likely, you will get a lot more night pictures which will be in the 25kb range.

 

[cheech53]

Let do the math: Images will range from 23kb (dark night pics) to 45kb (bright day pics). 78pics x 35kb (avg kb per picture)= 2730Kb= 2.73Mb. The plan states "Each image is estimated to use about 50kb per picture". But most likely, you will get a lot more night pictures which will be in the 25kb range.

Thanks for the break down on how it works the data is right with the pictures they took, I just don’t understand why the K camera is doubling it’s picture count on the report , I am new to this but I not going to worry about it now THANKS Guys

 

[RRAB58]

Thanks for the break down on how it works the data is right with the pictures they took, I just don’t understand why the K camera is doubling it’s picture count on the report , I am new to this but I not going to worry about it now THANKS Guys

Great bunch of helpful guys on here. Don't get too caught up in keeping count of pics on the report, it will drive you crazy. The Battery status is the same way. It will drive you nuts. I would highly suggest an external power pack with D cell Rayovac High Energy and not worry about batteries for 3-5 months. Learn the detection zone of the Wide angle lens. It is different. It is a very defined zone. It does not detect every area of what's shown in the picture. It's more like the middle 1/3. Good luck!

 

[cspot]

Learn is the detection zone of the Wide angle lens. It is different. It is a very defined zone. It does not detect every area of what's shown in the picture. It's more like the middle 1/3. Good luck!

I plan on lowering a few of my cameras this year as I think I still have them a bit too high. Probably not missing much, but I think they could be better.

 

[swat1018]

Great bunch of helpful guys on here. Don't get too caught up in keeping count of pics on the report, it will drive you crazy. The Battery status is the same way. It will drive you nuts. I would highly suggest an external power pack with D cell Rayovac High Energy and not worry about batteries for 3-5 months. Learn is the detection zone of the Wide angle lens. It is different. It is a very defined zone. It does not detect every area of what's shown in the picture. It's more like the middle 1/3. Good luck!

Regarding the detection zone, can anyone explain the advantage of changing the lenses or whatever it's called?

 

[RRAB58]

Regarding the detection zone, can anyone explain the advantage of changing the lenses or whatever it's called?

A lot of the better camera’s mfg have went to a similar type multi/zonal lens and concept. The multi -zonal lens is confined to a smaller major area of detection that a deer will occupy. Thus less false triggers, useless redundant pictures of deer and longer battery life.

The difference in lenses are subjective. The most prevalent response has been greater sensitivity, greater distance and more pictures. I have both and tested (still testing)both. I understand the concept and I have success with WA lens set at about 30”-36” high and level if on flat ground. IMO, If you think of a level line leaving center of lens and at 20ft the vertical height of detection zone is about 2ft below to 2ft above this level line and according to which camera, the horizontal width of zone is about 12’-15’ wide at 20ft distance.

IMO, the biggest virtue of the “Centered” lens maybe easier to set-up.