Flexible Multi-Camera Recording for Commercial Vehicles
Enhanced camera compatibility makes it easy to integrate Brigade safety solutions, including Backeye®360 and AI cameras. With GPS, 3G/4G and Wi-Fi connectivity, the MDR-742 also supports connected fleet operations.
Compatible with Haloniq, Brigade’s connected fleet management platform, the MDR-742 can bring recorded video and vehicle data into the wider fleet ecosystem, helping operators access the information they need from across their vehicles.
Brigade MDR-742
MDR-742GW-XX Mobile Digital Recorder
Features
- Up to 10 camera channels when used with the optional PON Expansion Module
- AHD and IP camera support, recording up to 1080p at 30fps
- Dual SD card storage, supporting up to 2TB per slot / 4TB total
- GPS vehicle tracking, including speed and time synchronization
- 3G/4G and Wi-Fi connectivity
Contents
- 1 × MDR-742GW – MDR 742 Series Control Unit
- 1 × MDR-PWR-01 – MDR Power Cable
- 1 × MDR-IO-04 – MDR Input/Output Cable
- 1 × MDR-ANT-GPS-02 – MDR GPS Antenna
- 1 × MDR-ANT-Wi-Fi-01 – MDR Wi-Fi Antenna
- 1 × MDR-ANT-MOB-01 – MDR Mobile Network Antenna
- 1 × MDR-AC-MOB-01 – 4G Antenna Adaptor
- 1 × MDR-USB-C-01 – MDR USB 3.0 Cable
- 1 × MDR-CAN-02 – MDR CAN Cable
- 1 × MDR-KEY-01 – MDR Security Key
- 7 × MDR-BKT-FIX-01 – MDR Bracket Fixing Screws
- 1 × MDR-700-QSG – MDR 700 Quick Start Guide
- 1 × MDR-VWS – MDR Vehicle Warning Sticker
- 1 × MDR-BKT-03 – MDR Brackets
Approved Standards
- CE Marked
- UKCA
- UNECE R10 (E-Mark) Compliant
- FCC Approved
- IC Approved
Specification Overview
- Operating voltage: 9-36Vdc
- Current consumption: 1.57A @ 12V / 0.77A @ 24V typical
- Video system: PAL / NTSC / AHD 720p / AHD 1080p
- Video compression: H.264 / H.265
- Recording resolution: Up to 1080p per channel
- Recording frame rate: Up to 30fps per channel
- AHD camera channels: 4 as standard
- IP camera channels: 3 as standard / 6 with optional PON Expansion Module
- Storage capacity: Up to 4TB (2 × SD card slots)
- Wireless connectivity: 3G / 4G and Wi-Fi
- GPS: Integrated with external antenna
- Display modes: Single / Quad / 6-Split / 9-Split
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +75°C
- Size (W×H×D): 190 × 54 × 205mm
- Weight: 1.8kg
- Ingress protection: IP30
CE Marked
Conforms to EU legislation
UKCA Marked
Conforms to applicable Great Britain product regulations
E-Marked
UNECE R10 compliant
FCC Approved
Meets US electromagnetic compatibility requirements
IC Approved
Meets Canadian electromagnetic compatibility requirements
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Benefits
MDR-742
Capture more of the vehicle
Record footage from a flexible combination of AHD and IP cameras, with support for up to 10 camera channels when using the optional PON Expansion Module.
Record detailed footage
Capture video at up to 1080p and 30fps per channel, providing clear recorded footage when it is needed for review.
See more from the cab
View compatible AHD and IP camera feeds directly on an in-cab monitor, with Single, Quad, 6-Split and 9-Split display options..
Store more footage
Dual SD card slots support up to 2TB per card, providing up to 4TB of total storage capacity.
One connected platform.
Complete fleet visibility.
Bring your vehicle safety systems and fleet data together with Haloniq.
Built-in GPS, 3G/4G and Wi-Fi connectivity support connected vehicle operations, while compatibility with Haloniq brings video and vehicle data into the wider fleet management platform.
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Product Resources
MDR-742GW-XX
Frequently Asked Questions
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