S6 Dash cam fitting using OBD port.

[Giller]

If the intelligent parking function is turned off can I assume the dashcam won’t draw any power at all even if it’s perm live?

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The Nextbase automatically powers off when it stops receiving power from the car (usually upon turning off the ignition). If hardwired to a constant power source, it enters a 30-second standby mode after movement ceases, or you can enable the "Auto Power Off" setting in the setup menu to shut down completely. This of course needs added in its settings and means you will lose parking protection, but it’s not needed with the low power usage while dormant.

 

[sky0000547]

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The Nextbase automatically powers off when it stops receiving power from the car (usually upon turning off the ignition). If hardwired to a constant power source, it enters a 30-second standby mode after movement ceases, or you can enable the "Auto Power Off" setting in the setup menu to shut down completely. This of course needs added in its settings and means you will lose parking protection, but it’s not needed with the low power usage while dormant.

I have a Nextbase 522 currently hardwired to my HS fusebox with switched live. The cable routing is just the same as yours. I don’t need or use the intelligent parking function. At the moment once ignition off the cam stayed on for about 5 secs then switch itself off.

Going to OBD route might be the way forward if/when I do have the S6. Really can’t be bothered to take the dash apart to hardwire to the fusebox again.

Just concerned about battery drain on a perm live connection if parked for 2 weeks. Or maybe just pull the OBD plug off to be sure.

 

[Giller]

I left my 522gw parked at the airport for 2 weeks at the airport in my x power on 2 occasions with no issues, but as you say simple pulling the OBD connection or even removing the camera itself could be an option if you are concerned.

OBD port connection is far easier than going to the fuse box.

 

[sky0000547]

OBD port connection is far easier than going to the fuse box.

It certainly does.

 

[Giller]

Well I thought ny data contribution was finished, but this morning I saw live proof that the conventional battery does in fact get charged when the algorithm says it needs charging from the main battery.

Car sitting dormant and charging.

 

[walter]

Well I thought ny data contribution was finished, but this morning I saw live proof that the conventional battery does in fact get charged when the algorithm says it needs charging from the main battery.

Car sitting dormant and charging.

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By fitting one of these devices would it potentially drain the 12v battery over time if the vehicle is not used for a long period of time I’m thinking of putting one on my MG5 trophy

 

[Giller]

By fitting one of these devices would it potentially drain the 12v battery over time if the vehicle is not used for a long period of time I’m thinking of putting one on my MG5 trophy

A dash cam or the battery monitor?

 

[walter]

A dash cam or the battery monitor?

Battery monitor

 

[Giller]

Battery monitor

IMPO no, it’s a monitor, power draw is negligible and for the information it provides well worth having it.

 

[Les burrows]

Correct me if I’m wrong I’m sure somebody will but If I remember correctly the 2nd generation of the MG ZS EV had a USB port in the back of the rear veiw mirror has the later models I:e S5/6 not got this feature.
Les.

 

[Giller]

Correct me if I’m wrong I’m sure somebody will but If I remember correctly the 2nd generation of the MG ZS EV had a USB port in the back of the rear veiw mirror has the later models I:e S5/6 not got this feature.
Les.

The others may have a c port take off, I know the 5 has, but not the 6.

 

[Les burrows]

The others may have a c port take off, I know the 5 has, but not the 6.

Step backwards then on the 6 pity that
Les

 

[Giller]

One step back, many stepped forwards.

My understanding is the c port on other models is a switched feed so even if the 6 had it I’d not be using it as I prefer a permanent live.

 

[Giller]

If the intelligent parking function is turned off can I assume the dashcam won’t draw any power at all even if it’s perm live?

If you enable power off yes.

 

[Wilse]

Hi all,
I'm considering the 522GW and rear camera addon and noticed people mentioning about power drain when in parking mode. Having researched this it looks like when parking mode has been activated and it's connected to a power source that turns off when the car is off, such as the USB port behind the rear view mirror in the S5, the dashcam goes into standby mode and only activates when the car has been 'hit'. It will then use it's internal battery to record a 30 second clip and then return to standby mode again. It should not affect the 12V battery at all. The internal battery lasts approximately 10-15 minutes using one camera or 5-8 minutes if using two cameras. If the car isn't used very often then the internal battery may not get charged which might necessitate removing the dashcam and charging it inside for a couple of hours.

How Parking Mode works on a Series 2 Dash Cam

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[Giller]

Hi all,
I'm considering the 522GW and rear camera addon and noticed people mentioning about power drain when in parking mode. Having researched this it looks like when parking mode has been activated and it's connected to a power source that turns off when the car is off, such as the USB port behind the rear view mirror in the S5, the dashcam goes into standby mode and only activates when the car has been 'hit'. It will then use it's internal battery to record a 30 second clip and then return to standby mode again. It should not affect the 12V battery at all. The internal battery lasts approximately 10-15 minutes using one camera or 5-8 minutes if using two cameras. If the car isn't used very often then the internal battery may not get charged which might necessitate removing the dashcam and charging it inside for a couple of hours.

How Parking Mode works on a Series 2 Dash Cam

What is Intelligent Parking Mode? Intelligent Parking Mode is a feature that causes the camera to 'wake up' and record a short video clip if physical movement is detected. If your Dash cam registe...

support.nextbase.com

Ok. Have had my 522 front and rear in my previous x power now in my S6, using the OBD connection with a permanent live and parking mode, no issues,it just works.

 

[Wilse]

If the intelligent parking function is turned off can I assume the dashcam won’t draw any power at all even if it’s perm live?

From what I've read, the camera will go into standby mode after lack of movement but then fires itself up when motion is detected. It then records for 4-5 minutes on permanent live (30 seconds via it's internal battery) and then returns to standby mode. If this happens a lot it will obviously start draining the 12v battery but safety settings within the camera will stop it from working if the 12v battery drops below a certain voltage. I've just ordered mine direct from Nextbase as they're offering good discounts. I'll update things once it's here and installed.

 

[Giller]

From what I've read, the camera will go into standby mode after lack of movement but then fires itself up when motion is detected. It then records for 4-5 minutes on permanent live (30 seconds via it's internal battery) and then returns to standby mode. If this happens a lot it will obviously start draining the 12v battery but safety settings within the camera will stop it from working if the 12v battery drops below a certain voltage. I've just ordered mine direct from Nextbase as they're offering good discounts. I'll update things once it's here and installed.

Pretty much bang on, as I’ve mentioned had it installed for 2 years in my x power and never had an issue, with the S6 I’ve now installed a battery monitor so have been to confirm it’s not impacting on the auxiliary battery.

 

[sky0000547]

Pretty much bang on, as I’ve mentioned had it installed for 2 years in my x power and never had an issue, with the S6 I’ve now installed a battery monitor so have been to confirm it’s not impacting on the auxiliary battery.

This got me thinking, when the camera is using the internal battery. The camera internal battery level will start to go down but as it’s connected to permanent live, wouldn’t the 12v will start charging the camera internal battery and this in turn slightly drain the 12v?

 

[Wilse]

This got me thinking, when the camera is using the internal battery. The camera internal battery level will start to go down but as it’s connected to permanent live, wouldn’t the 12v will start charging the camera internal battery and this in turn slightly drain the 12v?

I guess that makes sense but ultimately as soon as the 12v battery goes below a certain voltage it'll cut power to the camera. My thoughts are, IF the internal battery stays fully charged when being powered by the 12v battery while the vehicle is being used, it should last in parking mode/standby for a couple of hours on just the internal battery. That'll be more than enough to cover the car on short parks, such as food shopping, but obviously not if being left all day for work or worse, in an airport carpark during a holiday. If that's true that'll be more than sufficient for my needs.