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Control-Tec CT-1000 VDR

The CT-1000 VDR records and sends vehicle data to the server environment for processing. Please read carefully before proceeding.
Contact your Control-Tec representative(s) or visit the VDR User Page -- to address any additional questions.

CT-1000 Back Panel

CELL-1: The 1st cellular antenna port.
CELL-2: The 2nd cellular antenna port - increased signal strength.
WIFI-1: The 1st WiFi antenna port.
WIFI-2: The 2nd WiFi antenna port.
VEHICLE: The vehicle (26 PIN) OBD connection port. Provides power.
GPS-A: The GPS antenna receiver port.
DIGITAL I/O: The CT “Manual Trigger” port.
ETH-1: The VDR ethernet port, used to connect the VDR directly 
to a computer, and access the 'User Page' for more details.
VEH AUX: The SW/LIN device port. Supports compatible LIN device(s).

CT-1000 Labels

Each VDR arrives with multiple labels on the bottom, identifying specific

requests & configuration details. VDR labels are unique to each device.

• Expansion card details. Example: 

4L1C1SW 

• WiFi card details. Example: 

Compex WLE200N2

• SATA Drive confirmation. Example: 

SATA

• Modem firmware identifier. Example: 

Sierra MC7455

• VDR serial number. Example: 

064929

 also written as 

CT-64929.

  Save the VDR serial number(s) for future reference.

CT-1000 Front Panel

 LED Lights:

 A. Power Status.
 B. Data Logging Status.
 C. Connection (Cellular/WiFi) Status.
 D. VDR Disk Status.
 E. GPS Signal / Critical Events Status.
 F. Read/Write Disk Status.

S1

Pressing the S1 button reboots the VDR device software. 

VDR Dimensions:

Weight: 2.39 lbs 
Length: 2.12”H x 8.46"D x 6.14"W in

VDR Storage

• Internal: Standard SATA (SSD) drive.
• MicroSD: Accepts one ≤ 256 GB (µSD) MicroSD card.
• USB: Two front-facing USB ports support USB flash drives. 

   • Data files can only be transferred, from the VDR SATA to a  USB drive.

   • Access the VDR User Page for more details on transferring files.

• VDR USB ports are for Control-Tec compatible devices only.

   (VDR USB ports are 

not

 for mobile phone or electronic device charging.)

CT-1000 Install Instructions

See reverse side for CT-1000 install instructions,
describing the

 basic installation/operation of a Control-

Tec CT-1000 VDR (vehicle-data-recorder). Optional
instructions are marked with an asterisk.* Refer to the
“EQUIPMENT CONFIRMATION” sheet - with a complete

list of hardware, cables, and accessories.

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