Adaptive Recognition Vidar Speed User manual

Vidar Speed
Installation Guide
This guide contains an overview of the hardware and required
components, suggested scenarios and step-by-step guide for installation,
and safety and maintenance instructions.
© Copyright Adaptive Recognition Inc.
All rights reserved.
07.11.2023.

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VIDAR SPEED
Install Guide
Document version: 2023.11.07.
Table of Contents
1. Instructional video .....................................................................................................................................3
2. Hardware Overview ...................................................................................................................................4
3. Required components ..............................................................................................................................5
4. Recommended installation......................................................................................................................6
5. Installation steps........................................................................................................................................ 9
5.1. Power Specification.......................................................................................................................... 9
5.2. Cable Layouts ..................................................................................................................................10
5.3. Radar installation.............................................................................................................................12
5.4. Bracket Details and Sizes ..............................................................................................................13
5.5. Installation ........................................................................................................................................17
5.6. Worked examples............................................................................................................................19
5.7. Optional wiring.................................................................................................................................20
6. Software Requirements..........................................................................................................................21
7. Accessing the Camera............................................................................................................................21
8. Safety.........................................................................................................................................................23
9. Maintenance / Storage...........................................................................................................................24
10. Appendix ...............................................................................................................................................25
10.1. Recommended Power Supply ..................................................................................................25
10.2. Cable Layouts ..............................................................................................................................25
10.3. Adding Alternate IP Address .....................................................................................................28
10.4. Magnetic Reset............................................................................................................................29
10.5. Position of the sticker.................................................................................................................30
10.6. Compliances ................................................................................................................................31
CONTACT INFORMATION..............................................................................................................................33

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1. INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
VIDAR ANPR/LPR Camera: Setting the IP Address and Reaching
the GUI:
In this video, we guide you through connecting the VIDAR ANPR
camera to a PC or laptop/centralized router/switch to set it up by
covering the following:
•Setting a static IP address
•Reaching the device's graphical user interface.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ3rlBzwGYU&list=PLFiWaPY4v7LwJKqy5Jpdbq9YdhmgU
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2. HARDWARE OVERVIEW
Green status LED
Light sensor
Red status LED
Sunshield
Wall bracket
Camera with bracket
Camera front
Camera optics
Built-in-
illuminator
Laser
Multilane
Radar

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3. REQUIRED COMPONENTS
The box contains:
•Vidar camera
•Bracket
•Radar
Optional parts:
•Power cable
•Ethernet cable
•Junction Box
Assets needed:
•Size 3 Allen key + Torx T20 screwdriver
•PC to reach web interface
•In case of lost IP address: recommended strength of the magnet is 1210 mT (millitesla).

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4. RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION
1. Camera has to mount in horizontal position, do not rotate it any direction!
Roll must be 0°. You can check the ROLL on the camera GUI here: (Maintenance > Sensors)
Do not be placed in a tunnel, under a bridge, near a billboard, crossing traffic, a bend and a
large metal structure next to the road!

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2. Connect the cables to the designated connectors. Seal the unused cable endings with end
sleeves before connecting to power!
3. Make sure the connecting cable does not lead rainwater drops into the camera housing!
4. Water may enter into the camera inside through not properly sealed connectors. To maintain
the camera’s watertightness please make sure that connected cables are tightened properly
and the unused connectors are capped.
5. Failures due to inappropriate installation void the warranty, the accuracy and the whole
operational % might be decreased!
6. Avoid east-west orientation of the camera.
7. The camera should be lowered below the horizon.
8. The number plate should be in the center of the image/lane when monitoring 1 lane.
•Path: BASIC SETUP > LIVE VIEW > EXTENSIONS
9. License plates should appear around the center of the image when monitoring 2 lanes
(5MPx).
10. If you buy a certified VIDAR Speed all in one, you don't have to physically set it on the RADAR!

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11. Overhead installation - when camera placed above the lane
•Height: 7 meters
•Between two lanes
•Trigger point: 25-30 meters away (from the camera)
•Approaching traffic
•The radar should not be tilted compared to the Vidar
•Typical application areas: external: highway
12. Transversal installation - when the device is installed on a pole near the road and it has to be:
•Minimum tracking distance for detection: 20 meters
•Vehicles are separated by the radar if having either:
oa minimum of 1.2 km/h speed difference
oat least a 2-meter distance difference between the two objects measured from the
radar.

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5. INSTALLATION STEPS
5.1. POWER SPECIFICATION
The required input voltage is model dependent, please use the proper input according to your model!
Please consider voltage drop if you use cables!
Camera with HDx sensor
Camera with FullHD sensor
AC Input
isolated 24 - 28V AC (sinusoidal)
Power (typical)*
11 –19 W
18 –26 W
Power (max. / max. with heating)
25 / 51 W
26 / 52 W
Over-current Protection
by fuse
* - Depending on usage and configuration
Suggested power source with fuse protection:
AC/AC transformer:
Type: BREVE PSS 63/230/24V
Main parameters: 63W, 230Vac input, 24Vac output, 2.6A, IP30.
Procurement source: TME PSS63/230/24V
Product: Glass Fuse
Current Rating: 3.15A
Fuse Type: Time delay / Slow Blow
Fuse Size: 5 mm x 20 mm
Voltage Rating AC: 250 VAC
Mounting Style: Holder / Clips
Minimum Operating Temperature: -55 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature: + 125 °C
** - Please use the following fuse protection or equivalent:
Littelfuse Cartridge Fuses 02183.15MXP
Distributor: Mouser: 576-02183.15MXP
1. When performing a power reset, please wait at least 10 seconds before turning your
power source on again.
2. Please make sure that the power cable is firmly connected to the camera before the
power is applied when installing the device.
For safety reasons please use proper fuse** protection on input power at the source.
To power off the camera (e.g. in case of relocation) please disconnect the power cord from
the device by releasing the screw locking mechanism of the power connector, or disconnect
the 24-28 VAC 50Hz power source from the camera power cord.

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5.2. CABLE LAYOUTS
Power
4 pos. M12 T coded, Male
Input voltage should be connected to AC1 and AC2. Both signals are connected to two pins (a and b)
to allow for larger effective cable diameter/two wires for each potential. AC1_a and AC1_b are
connected in the device. AC2_a and AC2_b are connected in the device.
See Appendix for more details at section 10.2.1
Ethernet
(8 pos. M12 X coded, Female) ... ... RJ45
Wire colours and RJ45 positions refer to those in the supplied standard ETH cable. Use quality outdoor
Cat6 cable.
See Appendix for more details at section 10.2.2
Power
Ethernet
I/O (12 pin)

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Smartmicro radar:
SENSOR CONNECTOR
The sensor connector is a 12-pin male (plug) circular bayonet type connector (waterproof IP67,
series LF10WBRB-12PD, manufacturer Hirose, Japan). A female counterpart (socket), e.g. LF10WBP-
12S, must be used to connect with the sensor.
Please note that in the standard configuration the sensor does have a 120 Ohms resistor on board
(CAN bus termination between CAN L and CAN H). Likewise, for the RS485 data interface there is a
120 Ohms resistor on board of the sensor. This resistor is required at either end of a CAN / RS485
bus.
Several cables set for initial operation and test purposes are offered by Smartmicro, to deliver a fast
setup of a sensor system. Among those preconfigured ready-to-run cables as well as cable stumps
(pig tail cables or various lengths) which carry the connector on one side and open wires on the
other.
See Appendix for more details at section 10.2.4

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5.3. RADAR INSTALLATION
For a precise measurement the installation geometry must be determined precisely. One must find
balance between numerous factors (field of view of radar and camera, trigger distance, character size
for LPR, illumination, etc.). The following section will guide through this installation process.
Only the fasteners included in the radar package can be used; the use of any other washer
and fastener, or in case of deviation from the assembly instruction, the measuring device
becomes unsuitable for authentic speed measurement!

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5.4. BRACKET DETAILS AND SIZES
Only the camera's own screws should be used to fasten the shield and the bracket. Using
other fasteners can damage the device, pose a risk, and generally result in warranty loss!
To ensure proper mounting of the camera with bracket please use the largest possible
fastener (e.g., fastening screw with DIA 8 mm).

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5.4.1. General
•Use meters and degrees.
•All angles follow the usual sign convention: counterclockwise is positive.
•The origin of the coordinate system is where the left side of the road meets the installation
point. The X axis points along the road, the Y axis points left. See figure.

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Installation geometry includes the following (not necessarily independent) values:
oY offset of the device, measured from the origin/ side of the road.
oLane width
oElevation angle. Down is negative.
oAzimuth angle. Right is negative.
oTrigger distance
If you need to, always measure distance and calculate angle. In the relevant range, an angle measured
with a precision of one degree roughly corresponds to a distance measured with a precision of half a
meter.
The radar is factory set up to have the radar and the camera aligned (not precisely but for practical
purposes).
It is possible for one person to carry out the installation, but it is a far easier for two.
5.4.2. Plan your site
A good installation site is the basis of reliable operation. When choosing an installation site, a couple
tens of meters can make or break the system.
•Choose a straight stretch of road, where there is at least 20 m / 60 ft before the trigger point,
where the vehicles are already visible to the radar.
•If possible, avoid up/downhill road sections, where proper interpretation/measurement of
installation geometry is more complicated.
•Avoid large reflecting (especially metal) structures in the field of view of the radar, like signs,
gantries, buildings, trees, etc. These may cause reflections that hinder measurement.
•Consider the line of sight for both the camera and the radar. Occlusions bring hit statistics
down.
•Mount to stiff poles/arms. Oscillation, swing should be minimal.
•Most of the calculations can be carried out beforehand. The results can be used at least as a
sanity check of the on-site measurements.
It is not recommended to modify the radar console settings.

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5.4.3. Default values, best practice
Hard limits, use these values when designing the site.
•Mounting height (H): 4 to 9 m
•Elevation angle (E): -9 to -20 deg.
•Azimuth angle (A): -15 to 15 deg.
•Trigger distance (TD): 20 to 35 m.
The key value is elevation. Use the following table to choose a default elevation angle for your
installation height:
Installation height [m]
Elevation [deg.]
4
11
5
12
6
13
7
15
8
17
9
18

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5.5. INSTALLATION
5.5.1. A - Initial measurements
•A/1: Measure the lane width. Enter the value to LW in two significant figures.
•Measure the installation height from the ground up to the radar front. Enter the value to H in
two significant figures.
•A/1: Measure the Y offset from the side of the road to the radar front. Enter the value to Y in
two significant figures.
5.5.2. B –Alignment
•B/1: Use a H5 Allen key to loosen the M8 hex screw in the console so that the device can be
aligned with ease.
•B/2: Apply the above discussed default elevation to the device. Use the built-in accelerometer
displayed on the GUI. At this step do not try to be very exact yet.
•B/3: Display the indicator of the image center clicking BASIC SETUP / LIVE VIEW /
EXTENSIONS / Image Center.
•B/4: Try to keep elevation at the previously set value and following the video stream rotate the
device until the image center is either
oat the middle of the lane (1 lane),
oon the median (2 lanes), or
oin case of monitoring a larger section (3 or 4 lanes), consult with the manufacturer about
site-planning restrictions.

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•B/5: Now check if elevation is within 0.3 degrees of the prescribed value. Correct if necessary.
Work in small increments. The measurement is displayed each second.
•B/6: Also make sure the displayed roll less than +/- 0.3 degrees.
•B/7: Check roll, elevation and image center again. Correct if necessary.
•B/8: Tighten the M8 console screw.
•B/9: Check roll, elevation and image center again. Correct if necessary.
•B/10: Enter elevation to E. Trigger distance and azimuth will be calculated (but you can override
the values, see: C/4 below
•B/11: Set up zoom and focus so that the image covers the lanes and is in focus.
5.5.3. C –Verification
•C/1: Measure the displayed trigger distance (TD) along the road.
•C/2: Mark the spot on the road surface where TD meets the median (two lanes), or the middle
line of the lane.
•C/3: Check if this point corresponds roughly to the image center. This is around where vehicles
will be captured.
•C/4: For legal speed enforcement, you may need to measure the alignment of the radar with
an independent/certified external device. In this case keep the alignment, and modify the
corrected measurement values (Y/H/A/E). The difference should be minimal.
•C/5: Optional step - if a handheld doppler simulator is available during installation, it is
recommended to re-check the position of the measuring device with the signal generator.
5.5.4. D –ANPR Setup
•D/1 - Set up a ROI (Region-Of-Interest) corresponding to the lane(s). Push the CONFIGURE ROI
#1 and CONFIGURE ROI #2 buttons to set up the ROIs for the corresponding lanes. Mark and
save the area in which you would like to find license plates.
•D/2 - Click ANPR/ANPR SETTINGS and choose Trigger Frame for both Preselection and ANPR
Stage. This way the previously defined ROIs will be used to find license plates.

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5.6. WORKED EXAMPLES
Key
1
2
3
4
5
6
Lanes
2
1
2
2
2
2
LW [m]
3.75
3
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
Y [m]
0
1.8
0
0
0
1.2
H [m]
4
4
6
6
8
8
E [deg.]
-11
-11
-13
-13
-17
-17
A [deg.]
-10.5
0.8
0.0
-8.3
-8.2
-5.6
TD [m]
20.2
20.6
26.0
25.7
25.9
26.0
Cosine
error [%]
Angle
[deg.]
Delta
Angle
[deg.]
-3
-2
-1
1
2
3
3
-0.14
-0.12
-0.08
0.11
0.24
0.41
5
-0.32
-0.24
-0.14
0.17
0.36
0.59
7
-0.50
-0.36
-0.20
0.23
0.49
0.77
9
-0.68
-0.49
-0.26
0.29
0.61
0.95
11
-0.86
-0.61
-0.32
0.35
0.73
1.13
13
-1.04
-0.73
-0.38
0.41
0.84
1.31
15
-1.22
-0.84
-0.44
0.47
0.96
1.49
17
-1.40
-0.96
-0.50
0.52
1.08
1.66

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5.7. OPTIONAL WIRING
I/O (12 pin)
12 pos. M12 A coded, Female
Connector pinout and wire color coding. Colours refer to those in the supplied standard I/O cable.
See Appendix for more details at section 10.2.3
Trigger specifications:
•Input: min. 5V, max. 12V Logic Output: min. 5V, max. 12V, max. 10mA
•Pulse width: min. 1 ms
Schematic for triggering:
Be aware of the polarity.