Dahua Technology DHI-ITALE-160BA User manual

LED Multifunction Illuminator
User's Manual
ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. V1.0.3

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Foreword
General
This manual introduces the functions and operations of the LED multifunction illuminator
(hereinafter referred to as "the Illuminator").
Models
DHI-ITALE-160BA
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Revision History
Version Revision Content Release Time
V1.0.3 Updated manual format. November 2021
V1.0.2 Updated illuminator structure and dimension pictures. June 2021
V1.0.1 Updated manual format. February 2021
V1.0.0 First release. December 2020
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of others such as their face,
fingerprints, and license plate number. You need to be in compliance with your local privacy
protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by
implementing measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible identification
to inform people of the existence of the surveillance area and provide required contact information.
About the Manual
●The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the
product.

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compliance with the manual.
●The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions.
For detailed information, see the paper user’s manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit
our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between
the electronic version and the paper version.
●All designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. Product updates
might result in some differences appearing between the actual product and the manual. Please
contact customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
●There might be errors in the print or deviations in the description of the functions, operations
and technical data. If there is any doubt or dispute, we reserve the right of final explanation.
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using the device.
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the device, hazard prevention, and
prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the device, comply with the guidelines
when using it, and keep the manual safe for future reference.
Transportation Requirements
●Pack the device with packaging provided by its manufacturer or packaging of the same quality
before transporting it.
●Transport the device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
Storage Requirements
Store the device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
Installation Requirements
●Do not connect the power adapter to the device while the adapter is powered on.
●Strictly comply with the local electric safety code and standards. Make sure the ambient voltage
is stable and meets the power supply requirements of the device.
●Do not connect the device to two or more kinds of power supplies, to avoid damage to the
device.
●When handling or installing the device, do not pull the power cord of the waterproof connector
to prevent the connector from becoming loose.
●Use the accessories suggested by the manufacturer. Installation and maintenance must be
performed by qualified professionals.
●A large surge of current will be generated when the device flashes. Use separate power cord and
20 Ah air switch for it.
●Personnel working at heights must take all necessary measures to ensure personal safety
including wearing a helmet and safety belts.
●Do not place the device in a place exposed to sunlight or near heat sources.
●Keep the device away from dampness, dust, and soot.
●Put the device in a well-ventilated place, and do not block its ventilation.
●Use an adapter or cabinet power supply provided by the manufacturer.
●The power supply must conform to the requirements of ES1 in IEC 62368-1 standard and be no
higher than PS2. Please note that the power supply requirements are subject to the device label.
●The device is a class I electrical appliance. Make sure that the power supply of the device is
connected to a power socket with protective earthing.
●An emergency disconnect device must be installed during installation and wiring at a readily

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accessible location for emergency power cut-off.
●Prevent water from flowing into the device and causing damage during on-site installation.
Operation Requirements
●Avoid violent collisions.
●Do not constantly use flash for the device while testing it to avoid the risk of the device
overheating or becoming damaged.
●If an abnormality in the operation of the device occurs, immediately cut off the power supply,
and then identify and resolve the issue before attempting to use the device again.
●Do not replace the special screws with other screws. If the replacement screws are too long, then
the internal components might become damaged.
●High voltage inside the device. Do not disassemble the device without a qualified professional
present to avoid the risk of being exposed to danger.
●Make sure that the power supply is correct before use.
●Do not unplug the power cord on the side of the device while the adapter is powered on.
●Operate the device within the rated range of power input and output.
●Use the device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
●Do not drop or splash liquid onto the device, and make sure that there is no object filled with
liquid on the device to prevent liquid from flowing into it.
●Do not vibrate, squeeze or immerse the device in liquid during transportation, storage or
installation.
●Protect the line cord and wires from being walked on or squeezed particularly at plugs, power
sockets, and the point where they exit from the device.
●We recommend you use the device with a lightning protection device for stronger protection
against lightning. For outdoor scenarios, strictly comply with the lightning protection
regulations.
●Ground the function earthing portion of the device to improve its reliability. The device is a class I
electrical appliance. Make sure that the power supply of the device is connected to a power
socket with protective earthing.
Maintenance Requirements
Use the accessories suggested by the manufacturer. Installation and maintenance must be
performed by qualified professionals.

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Table of Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................I
Important Safeguards and Warnings............................................................................................................................................ III
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Structure ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Appearance................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Dimension ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Installation............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4 Connecting Cable ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Waterproof Operation ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.2 Connecting Power Cable........................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.3 Connecting Flashlight/Strobe Cable................................................................................................................................ 7
4.4 Connecting RS-485 Cable ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5 Connecting Serial Port ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
5 Configuring Camera..........................................................................................................................................................................10
5.1 Configuring External Light .................................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Configuring External RS-485 (Strobe)...........................................................................................................................11
5.3 Configuring External RS-485 (Continuous Light)....................................................................................................12
6 Updating Program .............................................................................................................................................................................14
7 Notes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................15
7.1 Start-up Time.............................................................................................................................................................................15
7.2 Note ................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations........................................................................................................................16

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1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
ITALE-160BA is an LED illuminator, integrating strobe, continuous light and flashlight. The unique
optical design makes it capable of oriented illumination at night, which greatly reduces light
pollution of city road and improves traffic safety. The Illuminator supports video and image
illumination, meanwhile, integrates camera maintenance. It is generally used as night illuminator for
E-Police or ANPR enforcement camera to propel the modernization management of road and city
traffic.
For structure and hardware, the Illuminator adopts ITC special design to greatly improve product life
and work efficiency. Same as that, heat from the Illuminator dissipating through modular radiation
unit is also specially designed to ensure heat dispersion, stability and safety.
1.2 Features
●Integrated Functions
The Illuminator integrates imported high performance LED strobe and flashlight together. Cold
light and warm light are optional.
●Oriented Illumination
The Illuminator adopts special optical design. With optical grating type, it can highly polymerize
light beam to illuminate single lane, which reduces light pollution in non-illumination area
greatly.
●Low Cost Maintenance
The Illuminator supports linking cameras (Dahua traffic cameras only) through RS-485, displaying
illuminator status and more information. Covering 3 lanes of illumination (multiple lane type) can
greatly reduce the needed Illuminator number, therefore reduce maintenance cost.
●Video Synchronization
The LED strobe synchronizes the camera video to perform better illumination effect on plate.
●Capture Synchronization
The LED flashlight synchronizes the camera capture to perform better illumination effect on
human face inside car window and details.
●Adjustable Brightness
You can adjust the LED strobe brightness (wide range) on camera web page.
●Adjustable Pulse Width
You can configure the pulse width of the flashlight as 0 ms–3 ms and the strobe as 0 ms–5 ms on
camera web page.
●Adjustable Frequency
You can configure flashlight frequency on camera web page.
●Flash Interval
No more than 10 ms flash interval meets the traffic camera requirement for continuous capture.
●Trigger Mode

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The Illuminator supports low electrical level and pulse width triggering.
●Flashlight Duration
You can calculate the device product life through the duration of the flashlight shines.
●Flash Counting
You can quickly locate the signal interference on site through counting the times of the
Illuminator flashes and being triggered (times of external signal input).
●Anti-interference
The Illuminator filters the detected pulse width (below the configured threshold) to ensure the
device works properly and improve reliability.
●False Triggering Shield
To ensure that the device works properly and prolong product life, it supports shielding false
triggering interference (you can configure the threshold for false triggering. When external signal
input exceeds the threshold, the Illuminator enters protection mode, during which it will respond
to the next triggering signal after 10 s. Default value is 3, meaning that 3 flashes are allowed
during 500 ms, 4 flashes during 1 s and 8 flashes during 3 s).
●Error Display
You can view the normal or abnormal status of the Illuminator on the camera web page remotely
(Dahua traffic cameras only).
●Creative Structure
Streamline design, simple appearance and high saturation greatly improve the protection level
(waterproof and dust-free). The inside heat dissipation design prevents the Illuminator from
overheating damage effectively.

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2 Structure
2.1 Appearance
Figure 2-1 Product appearance
2.2 Dimension
Figure 2-2 Dimension (mm [inch])

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3 Installation
Step 1 Match the Illuminator with bracket, and then install them on the pole (only upright mount
and hang mount).
Figure 3-1 Upright mount
Figure 3-2 Hang mount
Step 2 Connect power cable (ground). For details, see "4.2 Connecting Power Cable".
Step 3 Adjust the angle of the Illuminator as needed.
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operate on it when under normal status.
You can check the Illuminator status through directly connecting the positive with the
negative signal cable of the strobe or flashlight. If it flashes, the Illuminator works.

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4 Connecting Cable
4.1 Waterproof Operation
Step 1 Wrap the juncture (marked as 2 in Figure 4-1) of the cable core and insulation cover with
insulation tape, and then wrap it again with waterproof insulation tape.
Step 2 Wrap the naked cable core (marked as 1 in Figure 4-1) with insulation tape, and then wrap
it again with waterproof insulation tape.
Step 3 Wrap 1 and 2 together with normal and waterproof insulation tape.
Step 4 Place the cable inside the waterproof tube.
Step 5 Drill holes on the tube below the cable connector to avoid water accumulation.
●Connect cables with corresponding devices (power and signal cable included).
Otherwise the device might not work properly.
●Cables need to be waterproof. If water gets inside the flashlight, the device might not
work properly.
Figure 4-1 Cable connection
Table 4-1 Cable connection description
No. Description
1 The naked cable core connector.
2 The juncture of the cable core and insulation cover.
4.2 Connecting Power Cable
Connect the power cable of the Illuminator.

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Figure 4-2 Power cable
Table 4-2 Description of power cable
No. Function Description
1 Power cable
Blue: Neutral line. 220 VAC
Brown: Live line. 220 VAC
Yellow and green: Ground line
Yellow: Flashlight +
Blue: Flashlight -
Green: Strobe +
Gray: Strobe -/GND
Red: RS-485A
White: RS-485B
2 Bulk heat shrink tubing 20 mm bulk heat shrink tubing.
3 Waterproof connector PG 13.5 waterproof connector with circular flat
gasket
●Cables must be connected right. Do not mix power cable and signal cable.
●Signal cable can only sustain low voltage, while power cable connects with 220V power supply.
The device will be damaged if they are mixed up.
●The yellow and green cable is ground cable. It must be grounded to improve device reliability.
Otherwise, the device will lose lightning protection.
4.3 Connecting Flashlight/Strobe Cable
Connect the power cable of the flashlight/strobe.

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Figure 4-3 Flashlight/strobe cable connection
Step 1 Plug the flashlight + (yellow) and flashlight - (blue) of the Illuminator into the flashlight
triggering port F1+/F2+ and F1-/F2- of the camera.
Step 2 Plug the strobe + (green) and strobe - (gray) into the strobe triggering port F7+ and F7- of
the camera.
There are 7 ports on the camera, among which F1 to F6 are flashlight ports and F7 is strobe
port by default. You can change them on the Light Config page on web. For details, see
"5.1 Configuring External Light".
4.4 Connecting RS-485 Cable
Connect the RS-485 signal cable.
Figure 4-4 RS-485 cable connection
Step 1 Connect the RS-485 A (red) cable of two illuminators in parallel circuit, and then connect
the 485-A port of the camera.

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Step 2 Connect the RS-485 B (white) cable of two illuminators in parallel circuit, and then connect
the 485-B port of the camera.
Step 3 Obtain the address of each illuminator.
Step 4 Select Setup > ITC > Extra Device > Light (485) Config, and then click Auto Address on
the continuous light area.
●One camera can connect up to 5 illuminators.
●You can independently control the work mode and brightness of each illuminator on
the camera web page. For details, see "5 Configuring Camera".
4.5 Connecting Serial Port
You can convert the PC serial port to RS-485 to connect the Illuminator, and then perform certain
operations on web.
●Read and configure the parameters of the Illuminator and switch mode on camera web page. For
details, see "5 Configuring Camera".
●Update the program of the Illuminator. For details, see "6 Updating Program".
Figure 4-5 Convert serial port to RS-485

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5 Configuring Camera
You can configure the parameters of the strobe, flashlight and continuous light on the camera web
page.
The configuration page might vary with different web baseline. Select the corresponding
configuration.
5.1 Configuring External Light
Step 1 Log in to the camera web page and select Setup > ITC > Extra Device > Light Config.
Step 2 Configure the parameters of the flashlight or strobe.
Figure 5-1 Flashlight/strobe configuration
Table 5-1 Description of the flashlight/strobe parameters
Parameter Description
Port Select the external light type for each port between flashlight
and strobe.
Flashing Light
Work Mode
Forbidden: Flashlight stays off.
Always: Flashlight stays on.
Default: Configure the prevalue of brightness. When the
environment brightness is lower than the prevalue, the
flashlight lights up automatically.
Pulse Width
Set the pulse width value of the flashlight. When the
flashlight is configured as pulse width triggering, the pulse
width here needs to be inside the range of detection to
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Parameter Description
Delay Time Set the delay time of the flashlight to make sure that the
camera captures and the flashlight flashes at the same time.
Burst Mode
The triggering electrical level (high level and low level) of the
flashlight. Only low electrical level triggering is supported at
present.
Strobe
Output
Mode
Forbidden: Strobe stays off.
Always: Strobe stays on.
Default: Configure the preset value of brightness. When the
environment brightness is lower than the prevalue, the
strobe lights up automatically.
Delay Time Set the delay time of the strobe to make sure that the camera
captures and the strobe flashes at the same time.
Pulse Width
Set the pulse width value of the strobe. The bigger the value,
the brighter the strobe. When the pulse width is bigger than
the camera shutter, the actual image will not become
brighter.
Frequency Set the frequency of the strobe flashes.
Step 3 Click Confirm.
If the pulse width of the camera is configured as 0, the Illuminator is off.
5.2 Configuring External RS-485 (Strobe)
Plug the RS-485 signal cable of the Illuminator into the A1, B1 port of the camera.
Step 1 Select Setup > ITC > Extra Device > Light (485) Config.
Step 2 Select Strobe from COM1.
Step 3 Configure parameters.
Figure 5-2 Configure strobe parameters

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Table 5-2 Description of strobe parameters
Parameter Description
Strobe No. Select strobe number as needed.
Enable Select Enable to turn on the selected strobe.
Check Status Select Yes or No as needed to check the strobe status.
Light Brightness Set the brightness of the strobe under normal working status.
Address The address of the strobe is automatically obtained.
Device Number Enter the number of the strobe.
Auto Address Click Auto Address to assign address for the strobe.
Step 4 Click Confirm.
5.3 Configuring External RS-485 (Continuous Light)
Plug the RS-485 signal cable of the Illuminator into the A1, B1 port of the camera.
Step 1 Select Setup > ITC > Extra Device > Light (485) Config.
Step 2 Select Continuous Light from COM 1.
Step 3 Configure parameters.
Figure 5-3 Configure parameters of the continuous light
Table 5-3 Description of parameters of the continuous light
Parameter Description
Continuous Light No. Select the continuous light No. as needed.
Enable Select the enable checkbox to turn on the selected continuous light.
Address Automatically obtain the address of the continuous light.
Check Status Select yes or no as needed to check the continuous light status.

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Parameter Description
Work Mode
●Close: The continuous light stays off.
●Enable: The continuous light stays on.
●Auto (recommend): System turns on the continuous light
according to time or environment brightness.
Light Brightness Set the brightness of the continuous light under normal working status.
Auto Mode
You need to configure this when setting Work Mode to Auto.
●Time: Set the time period for turning on the continuous light. You
can configure 6 periods every day.
●Brightness: Set the brightness prevalue. When the environment
brightness is lower or higher than the prevalue, system turns on or
off the continuous light respectively.
Device Number Enter the number of the continuous light.
Auto Address Click Auto Address to assign address for the continuous light.
Step 4 Click Confirm.

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6 Updating Program
You can update the program on the web page of the camera.
●If error happens during updating, you can restart the Illuminator and update again.
●Do not cut off the power supply during update.
Plug the RS-485 signal cable of the Illuminator into the A1, B1 port of the camera.
Step 1 Log in to the camera web page and select Setup > System > System Upgrade.
Step 2 Import the update file in File Upgrade > Select Firmware File, and then click Upgrade.
Figure 6-1 Program update