Monorean Cam Guide

The camera for cheating on tests

Control Box

Equipped with the technology and battery power needed to send high-quality images in real time, the Monorean Control Box powers the entire operation.
After detecting that the Photo Button has been triggered, the Control Box will receive the image through the Cable CAM and send it to Monorean Inbox wirelessly over a 4G LTE mobile network.

Mobile Connectivity

Monorean Cam sends images of your exam to Monorean Inbox wirelessly and instantly through the Monorean Cam Control Box which connects to available mobile networks.

4G LTE

The Control Box will use a high-speed 4G LTE mobile network to allow Monorean Cam to send each image to Monorean Inbox in a matter of seconds.

Backup Mobile Network

In the event that there is a poor 4G LTE signal, the Monorean Cam Control Box will transmit images over 3G, 2G and EDGE networks, in this order, if available.

SIM Card

The Monorean Cam Control Box is not exclusive to any one network provider, so you can freely choose any provider that best suits your needs. Any nano SIM card used with Monorean Cam must have an active data plan. Please make sure that you know the phone number associated with the SIM card, as sometimes IoT (Internet Of Things) SIM card providers do not have a way to access the cooresponding phone number.

Make sure you have an active data plan. You must know the phone number associated with your SIM card.

Screen

The Monorean Cam Control Box has a built-in OLED screen, which displays the image sending status, battery charge and type of network coverage (4G, 3G, 2G or EDGE).

Keyboard

The Control Box includes a keyboard which allows you to enter the PIN number of your nano SIM card during the first power-on.

Turn on the Monorean Cam with the OK button ()

The buttons on the Control Box keyboard have enough resistance to avoid accidentally pressing keys during your exam.

Press the buttons with the tip of your finger or with your nail.

Battery

Monorean Cam is powered by an internal, rechargeable lithium polymer battery. You can charge the Control Box by connecting the included USB cable to the connector: .
Through the Control Box screen, you can check the charging status on the battery icon located in the upper-left corner.

You can send 2000 images per charge.

Below, the table shows the battery life according to each type of Monorean Cam use:

Type of Monorean Cam Use Battery Life
Powered on and connected to Monorean Inbox, without sending images 24 hours
Sending an image every 10 seconds 5 hours

How to reset the Control Box

If the Monorean Cam Control Box requires troubleshooting, resetting could solve the problem. To do so, with the Control Box connected to the USB charger, press the Photo Button and button number 2 on the keyboard at the same time. The screen will turn off immediately. Disconnect the USB charger, connect it again and turn on and the Control Box.

Wait until the Monorean logo disappears from the screen.

How get the IMEI number

Each Monorean Cam unit is equipped with a unique International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. To retrieve your unit’s IMEI:

  1. Remove the SIM card (if present) from the control box.

  2. Turn on the unit by pressing the OK button .

  3. Wait for the INSERT SIM CARD message to appear on the screen.

  4. Press and hold the button 6 for 5 seconds.

  5. The 15-digit IMEI number will display on the screen.

Your carrier might ask for the IMEI number.

Long term storage

If you plan on not using the Monorean Cam for a period longer than two months, it is advisable to follow these straightforward steps:

  1. Fully charge the battery.
  2. Remove the USB charger.
  3. Press the Photo Button and button number 2 on the keyboard at the same time.
  4. Make sure you can’t turn it on by pressing the OK button ().

You will need to connect the USB charger to recover from the long term storage stage.

Mobile Network Support

Monorean Cam is distributed in three versions with support for different regions:

Monorean Cam EMEA & Australia

Monorean Cam for use in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
Support for the following networks:

  • 4G LTE: B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28
  • 2G: B1, B8
  • EDGE: E-GSM 900, DCS 1800
Monorean Cam Americas

Monorean Cam for use throughout North and South America, including the United States.
Support for the following networks:

  • 4G LTE: B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B25, B26, B66, B71
Monorean Cam Korea & Japan

Monorean Cam for use in South Korea & Japan.
Support for the following networks:

  • 4G LTE: B1, B3, B7, B8, B18, B19, B21

Monorean Cam is available with certain limitations in regions other than those mentioned above. Please contact our technical support team to find out more.

At Monorean, we are working around the clock to expand the coverage across the globe. Newly supported regions will be added to this list as they become available.