User Guide for Digital Watchdog E.S.T. Elevated Skin Temperature System

Quick guide from the manual

This document provides essential setup instructions for the Digital Watchdog E.S.T. (Elevated Skin Temperature) system. Key requirements include a Windows 10 operating system for the monitoring PC and specific environmental conditions for accurate readings. Please note that this product is not designed for medical fever detection or disease diagnosis.

What's in the box

The contents vary by kit version:

• DW-ESTS (Complete Kit): Camera, Blackbody, LED strobe, 2x tripods, 2x power supplies, LAN cable, quick setup guide.
• DW-ESTCAM (Camera Only): Camera, LED strobe, power supply, quick setup guide.
• DW-ESTBLKB (Blackbody Only): Blackbody, power supply, quick setup guide.

Camera connection

Follow these steps to connect the camera to external devices:

• Connect the camera to the power supply.
• Connect the Ethernet cable to the PC for data transmission.
• Connect the Blackbody to an adequate power supply and position it facing the camera at a distance of 9.8 to 14.7ft (10ft recommended).
• Use the provided ports for Alarm Output, Local Thermal View, and Video as required by your specific installation.

Software installation

The monitoring software is compatible with Windows 10 only. Follow these steps to configure the network:

1. Download the EST software from the Digital Watchdog website.
2. Connect the camera directly to the PC. The default camera IP is 169.254.100.100 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.
3. Open the Windows Run dialog (Win+R), type 'ncpa.cpl', and press Enter.
4. Right-click 'Ethernet' and select 'Properties'.
5. Double-click 'Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)'.
6. Set the PC IP address to a value between 169.254.100.1 and 169.254.100.254 (ensure it does not overlap with the camera IP) and set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0.

Setting up your screening station

For optimal performance, follow these placement guidelines:

• Install the camera facing away from entrances or windows.
• Place the camera 6.5 to 16.4ft (10ft recommended) from the monitoring path.
• Position the camera at a 20-degree angle from the monitoring path.
• Ensure people walk into the camera's Field of View (FoV) rather than walking straight towards it.
• Allow the camera and Blackbody up to 5 minutes to calibrate after power-up (30 minutes for camera-only installations).
• Keep the camera's FoV clear of people and moving objects for 10 seconds when powering up the software.

Important considerations

• Recommended room temperature is 68° to 86°F (20° to 30°C) with under 80% humidity.
• Do not install the camera or Blackbody under air conditioner ducts.
• Strong fluorescent lights and sunlight from windows or glass doors may cause false readings.
• Extensive physical activity before screening may impact facial skin temperature readings.
• Always follow elevated temperature readings with additional screening, such as a medical thermometer and wellness questionnaire.