Before mounting the camera, ensure that the installer understands how the end-user is looking to enhance the views around the vehicle. Typical additional views are:
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Low on rear of vehicle
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High on rear of vehicle, rear loading safety
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Driver or Passenger side
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Side of vehicle when working or loading from the side
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Internal area of passenger transport or load areas for security, health and safety of driver, passengers, and load.
Note
Wi-Fi Surfsight auxiliary cameras are able to communicate with the AI-12 camera.
The range is limited to 10 Meters (32.8 feet) that can be reduced by line-of-site blockages and vehicle construction.
Example Views:
Flush (rear) mount Wi-Fi Surfsight auxiliary camera
Ensure that the Wi-Fi Surfsight auxiliary camera has a clear line of site to the AI-12. Once the view and mounting location has been confirmed, secure the rear camera by the means of Rivet nut inserts/ Ny lock Nuts/ Bolts or screws, ensuring that no sharp edges can catch on any person or clothing when working/operating the vehicle, removing any excess thread or sharp points from the fixings.
When drilling into body work, you will need to have a minimum size of 2.2 cm/ 22 mm/.8” hole to route the camera loom into the body work. This must be grommeted and sealed for waterproofing to ensure that liquid cannot ingress into the vehicle body/chassis.
Ensure that all swarf is cleaned away and any holes created into the vehicle’s body/ chassis are rust-proofed (rust -proof paint), and where cables route through the hole, use a grommet, ensure that all swarf is removed from the local area.
Example Wi-Fi Surfsight auxiliary cameras options.
Note
The AI-12 and Wi-Fi Auxiliary cameras must be separately fused. AI-12 MUST connect to a constant power supply and ground, Wi-Fi Auxiliary cameras connect to an ignition power supply.
Example: Wi-Fi Surfsight auxiliary cameras Flush (rear) mount location.
When mounting to a vehicle where the camera will be surrounded by the bracket, use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the mounting bracket (A) to swing the camera away from the bracket 90 degrees. Then the bracket is clear to be screwed into the vehicle (B). When bracket is secure, pivot the camera back into proper position and tighten the (A) screws.
Note
Some vehicle panels may require a support panel adding to the Wi-Fi Surfsight auxiliary cameras Wrap (side) mount.
Once the view and mounting location has been confirmed, secure the side Surfsight auxiliary cameras by the means of the supplied hose clamps & silicone pad to the side mirror arm. An alternative side mounting option is to use the optional aux camera flush mount kit (rear camera mounting) to facilitate other mounting options.
Cable Routing
Warning
Make certain that neither the wiring cables nor your installation activities interfere with any airbag-related mechanisms or otherwise risks affecting airbag deployment. Consult the vehicle manufacturer for the location of any airbag sensors, systems, and restrictions that may apply.
From the Surfsight auxiliary cameras route the power cable into the vehicle cab following the vehicles looms ensure the cables are secured using Zip (Cable) ties every one foot (12”/30 cm/300 mm), and that the cable is not stretched by door opening, cab tilting or panel opening.
Caution
Always leave a drip loop, so that water will run away from the camera loom entry point. Route the vehicle power cable to the connection point, following vehicle looms, and using Zip (Cable) ties every one foot (12”/30 cm/300 mm). Make your connection to the DC supply via a waterproof fuse holder and 2Amp fuse.
Caution
Never hold unmounted Surfsight auxiliary cameras by the cable and ensure that the cable is not stressed at any point in its length.
Caution
All cable routing external to the vehicle driver’s compartment MUST BE run inside of automotive grade conduit suitable for the vehicle type, there should be at least 10Cm (100mm/ 4”) of conduit routed through the body entry grommet to the inside of the vehicle.
Connection to a Vehicle
Ensure that you use correct methods of connection as described in the Surfsight AI-12 Installation Guidance/ Surfsight Help Center and follow any local and or manufacture guidance.
Ensure sure you use a MultiMeter to validate the connection points on the vehicle. Ensuring that the ignition connection point is live through engine craning and engine running and can cope with the additional load being applied. Every auxiliary camera ignition feed will need to be independently fused at 2 Amps with a waterproof fuse holder located no more than 10Cm (100mm/ 4”) from the vehicle connection point. The use of a relay will help keep the installation neater.
Route the vehicle ground/ earth cable to a good original vehicle ground/ earth chassis point, install an insulated sealed crimp ring terminal to the ground/ earth cable. Secure the vehicle ground/ earth point if this point is external to the vehicle ensure that the joint is protected with a waterproof grease or sealant. Validating the vehicle ground earth is correct.
Warning
Never wire the Surfsight device(s) in a manner that shares a connection with another aftermarket product in the vehicle. Independent connections should always be used.
Note
Wi-Fi Surfsight auxiliary cameras can also be wired to a constant power feed, to reduce connection delay to the AI-12 during wake up but it will drain the vehicles battery and could overwrite any AI-12 & auxiliary Camera footage.
Warning
Wi-Fi Surfsight auxiliary cameras are connected to a constant power source. Reseller partner and installer MUST ensure the vehicle can take the additional power load and be able to start after a prolonged shut down. Standby calculation: = AI-12 (32mA) + 2 x Wi-Fi Aux cameras (200mA each).
Example: 32mA + 400mA =432mA, constant power draw from the vehicle’s battery.
Note
We also recommended to wire the Wi-Fi auxiliary cameras through a timer relay to give a clean ignition power feed. Timer Relay can also be used to extend the power to match the AI-12 idle minutes to standby reducing the power draw from the vehicle.
Caution
Fuse each camera at 2 Amps with a waterproof fuse holder.
Warning
The use of Insulation displacement (Scotch Locks) type connectors and non-sealing, un-insulated crimp connectors is prohibited.
Warning
Use manufacturer service/ wiring and body builder manuals to ensure that you have a correct feed that will not interfere with any vehicle systems, be especially cautious on trailers with ABS/EBS modules.
12v Wiring Diagram for AI-12 and Wi-Fi Surfsight auxiliary cameras
Example: Wi-Fi auxiliary power with timer / standard relay