Dahua ITC231-RF1A-IR User manual

Dahua Intelligent Traffic HD Camera
User’s Manual
For ITC231-RF1A-IR
Version 1.0.0
ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.

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Cybersecurity Recommendations
Mandatory actions to be taken towards cybersecurity
1. Change Passwords and Use Strong Passwords:
The number one reason systems get “hacked” is due to having weak or default passwords.
It is recommended to change default passwords immediately and choose a strong
password whenever possible. A strong password should be made up of at least 8
characters and a combination of special characters, numbers, and upper and lower case
letters.
2. Update Firmware
As is standard procedure in the tech-industry, we recommend keeping NVR, DVR, and IP
camera firmware up-to-date to ensure the system is current with the latest security patches
and fixes.
“Nice to have” recommendations to improve your network security
1. Change Passwords Regularly
Regularly change the credentials to your devices to help ensure that only authorized users
are able to access the system.
2. Change Default HTTP and TCP Ports:
● Change default HTTP and TCP ports for systems. These are the two ports used to
communicate and to view video feeds remotely.
● These ports can be changed to any set of numbers between 1025-65535. Avoiding the
default ports reduces the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using.
3. Enable HTTPS/SSL:
Set up an SSL Certificate to enable HTTPS. This will encrypt all communication between
your devices and recorder.
4. Enable IP Filter:
Enabling your IP filter will prevent everyone, except those with specified IP addresses,
from accessing the system.
5. Change ONVIF Password:
On older IP Camera firmware, the ONVIF password does not change when you change
the system’s credentials. You will need to either update the camera’s firmware to the latest
revision or manually change the ONVIF password.
6. Forward Only Ports You Need:
● Only forward the HTTP and TCP ports that you need to use. Do not forward a huge
range of numbers to the device. Do not DMZ the device's IP address.
● You do not need to forward any ports for individual cameras if they are all connected to a
recorder on site; just the NVR is needed.
7. Disable Auto-Login on SmartPSS:
Those using SmartPSS to view their system and on a computer that is used by multiple
people should disable auto-login. This adds a layer of security to prevent users without the
appropriate credentials from accessing the system.
8. Use a Different Username and Password for SmartPSS:
In the event that your social media, bank, email, etc. account is compromised, you would
not want someone collecting those passwords and trying them out on your video

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surveillance system. Using a different username and password for your security system
will make it more difficult for someone to guess their way into your system.
9. Limit Features of Guest Accounts:
If your system is set up for multiple users, ensure that each user only has rights to features
and functions they need to use to perform their job.
10. UPnP:
● UPnP will automatically try to forward ports in your router or modem. Normally this would
be a good thing. However, if your system automatically forwards the ports and you leave
the credentials defaulted, you may end up with unwanted visitors.
● If you manually forwarded the HTTP and TCP ports in your router/modem, this feature
should be turned off regardless. Disabling UPnP is recommended when the function is not
used in real applications.
11. SNMP:
Disable SNMP if you are not using it. If you are using SNMP, you should do so only
temporarily, for tracing and testing purposes only.
12. Multicast:
Multicast is used to share video streams between two recorders. Currently there are no
known issues involving Multicast, but if you are not using this feature, deactivation can
enhance your network security.
13. Check the Log:
If you suspect that someone has gained unauthorized access to your system, you can
check the system log. The system log will show you which IP addresses were used to
login to your system and what was accessed.
14. Physically Lock Down the Device:
Ideally, you want to prevent any unauthorized physical access to your system. The best
way to achieve this is to install the recorder in a lockbox, locking server rack, or in a room
that is behind a lock and key.

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Foreword
General
This user’s manual (hereinafter referred to be "the Manual") introduces the functions and
operations of the ITC devices (hereinafter referred to be "the Device").
Models
ITC231-RF1A-IR
Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual.
Signal Words
Meaning
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in slight or moderate injury.
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage, data loss, lower performance, or unpredictable
result.
Indicates dangerous high voltage.
Take care to avoid coming into contact with electricity.
Indicates a laser radiation hazard.
Take care to avoid exposure to a laser beam.
Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.
Indicates a device that is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you time.
Provides additional information as the emphasis and supplement
to the text.
Revision History
No.
Version
Revision Content
Release Time
1
V1.0.0
First Release.
March, 2018

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About the Manual
The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the
actual product, the actual product shall govern.
All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The
product updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the
Manual. Please contact the customer service for the latest program and supplementary
documentation.
There still might be deviation between the actual value of some data and the value
provided, if there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.
Please contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem occurred when
using the device.
We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the
Manual.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the Manual are the
properties of their respective owners.
Please visit our website or contact your local service engineer for more information.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.

Important Safeguards and Warnings
Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage
and installation.
Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the Device before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the Device.
Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers. We
are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
Environment
The Device should be installed in a cool, dry place away from conditions such as direct
sunlight, inflammable substances, and explosive substances.
Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailerASAP if something is broken in your package.
Lithium battery
Improper battery use might result in fire, explosion, or personal injury.
When replacing the battery, please make sure you are using the same type. Risk of
explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Table of Contents
Cybersecurity Recommendations........................................................................................ II
Foreword ............................................................................................................................IV
Important Safeguards and Warnings.....................................................................................i
1General Introduction...................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features............................................................................................................ 1
2Device Structure............................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Rear Panel........................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Side Panel ........................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 5
3Installation..................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Install Lens........................................................................................................ 6
3.1.1 Install Auto Iris Lens ................................................................................... 7
3.1.2 Install Manual Iris Lens............................................................................... 7
3.1.3 Remove Lens ............................................................................................. 7
3.2 TF card Installation ........................................................................................... 7
3.2.1 Installation .................................................................................................. 7
3.2.2 Remove TF card......................................................................................... 8
3.3 I/O Port ............................................................................................................. 9
3.3.1 Install Cable................................................................................................ 9
3.3.2 Remove Cable............................................................................................ 9
4System Network.......................................................................................................... 10
5Quick Configuration Tool............................................................................................. 12
5.1 Change IP Address......................................................................................... 12
5.2 Upgrade Device.............................................................................................. 13
5.3 Login WEB...................................................................................................... 15
5.4 Search Setting ................................................................................................ 16
6Web Operation............................................................................................................ 17
6.1 Intro to WEB.................................................................................................... 17
6.1.1 First Time Login........................................................................................ 17
6.1.2 Non-First Time Login................................................................................ 19
6.1.3 Function.................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Live................................................................................................................. 20
6.2.1 Video Bit Stream Bar................................................................................ 20
6.2.2 Preview Window Switch............................................................................ 21
6.2.3 Common Function Bar.............................................................................. 21
6.2.4 Monitor Window Switch ............................................................................ 22

6.3 Guide.............................................................................................................. 22
6.3.1 Plate-pixel Check...................................................................................... 23
6.3.2 Trigger Mode ............................................................................................ 24
6.3.3 Lamp Config............................................................................................. 26
6.3.4 Lane Property........................................................................................... 28
6.3.5 Complete.................................................................................................. 29
6.4 Query.............................................................................................................. 29
6.4.1 Picture Query............................................................................................ 29
6.4.2 Flow Query ............................................................................................... 32
6.4.3 Record Query ........................................................................................... 33
6.5 Configure ........................................................................................................ 35
6.5.1 ITC............................................................................................................ 35
6.5.2 Camera..................................................................................................... 57
6.5.3 Network .................................................................................................... 66
6.5.4 Event ........................................................................................................ 78
6.5.5 Storage..................................................................................................... 85
6.5.6 System...................................................................................................... 90
6.5.7 Information................................................................................................ 99
6.6 Alarm ............................................................................................................ 102
6.7 Logout........................................................................................................... 103
7FAQ........................................................................................................................... 104

1 General Introduction
1.1 Overview
Intelligent Traffic HD IR ANPR camera as the core monitoring device in a road monitoring system,
adopts embedded operating systems, advanced compression technology H.265 encoding, flexible
snapshot.
The product monitors different roads, and sends the video data to client, server, back-end storage
devices through the network.
The products are widely used in high speed, metro and waterways safety monitoring system, effectively
reduce speeding vehicle, run on red light record, retrogradation driving and other illegal behaviors,
provide effective management tools for modern traffic management.
1.2 Features
Note:
The following lists out some functions of the device, which is for reference only. Different
models of product may have different functions.
Cutout
When it snapshots one vehicle, it also cutout plate part of that snapshot.
ANPR camera can cutout driver and co-driver photo.
Recognition
Support plate, vehicle color recognition function.
Support retrogradation, over speed, unfastened seat belt detection.
User
Management
Different user rights for each group and you may modify the setup
anytime.
Search of online user.
Log
Management
Support 1024 log.
Support account right setup.
Storage
According to user needs by WEB recording mode, video files on the
client computer resides.
Support local TF card storage, hot-swap capability, support resume
broken network. When there is insufficient memory storage space, you
can automatically cycle cover image storage.
Alarm
For camera abnormity, it can send alarm via network, such as storage
damage.
Real-time respond to external alarm input( within 200MS) as user pre-
defined activation setup and exert corresponding message in screen
and audio prompt(allow user to pre-record audio file).
Network
Monitor
Via network, it can send single channel video compressed by the device
to network terminal and decompress it.
Max supports 10 connections.
Adopt the following video data transmission protocol: HTTP, TCP, UDP,
MULTICAST and RTP/RTCP and etc.

Support web access, widely used in WAN.
Vehicle Flow
Statistics
Dock with signal device to count traffic flow.
Snapshot
Picture snapshot and encode.
Watermark on picture.
User can set speed limit and interval of snapshot.
Snapshot automatically record vehicle time, location, speed, limit of
speed, lane no., picture no., violation and etc.
Snapshot violation.
Link Record
Link record to violation.
OSD Setup
Set OSD info and position of video channel, picture and mosaic picture.
Network
Management
Via Ethernet manage device config and control right.
Manage device via WEB
Peripheral
Equipment
Support peripheral equipment management, each peripheral equipment
control protocol and interface can be set freely.
Support external NO light which can be triggered.
Power
Supplying
Support DC 12V input.
White
Balance
Auto white balance refers to the camera to restore the white object
color. It allows the camera to adjust the color temperature in indoor and
outdoor environment.
Partial white balance: refer to environment, adjust target color.
Auto
Exposure
System can automatically set shutter speed and iris value according to
the snapshot video exposure condition.
Auto Gain
The system can enhance the camera sensitivity in low illumination and
enhance the video signal output to get the clear and high definition
video.
Assistant
Function
Support video watermark function to avoid vicious video modification.
Support system resource info and operation status real time display and
log.
NO light signal control and output.
GPS positioning.

2 Device Structure
2.1 Rear Panel
Figure 2- 1
Interface Name
Function
GND
This interface must be grounded, to improve device
reliability, otherwise the device may lose lighting
protection.
STATUS
Status indication
light
It is to indicate camera working status:
The blue light flashes when recording.
The red light flashes when system is upgrading.
The red light flashes in safety mode.
F1+, F1-, F2+,
F2-, AO1, AO2
3-ch output
interface
Switch, may set output flashlight signal and strobe light
signal.
Warning:
Page config must match actual light, otherwise the light
could be damaged.
IN1, IN2
IO input
interface
Provide 4 IO trigger snapshot interfaces or 4 alarm
input interfaces
A1
RS485 interface
RS485_A1 interface，this device is used to control NO
light, and others may expand to customize signal
detector, vehicle detector and etc.

Interface Name
Function
B1
RS485_B1 interface，this device is used to control NO
light, and others may expand to customize signal
detector, vehicle detector and etc.
A2
RS485_A2 interface, this camera is used to control 485
focus lens, expand to customize other 485 control
peripheral, such as external NO light.
B2
RS485_B2 interface, this camera is used to control 485
focus lens, expand to customize other 485 control
peripheral, such as external NO light.
R
RS232 serial
RS232_RX，RS232 serial receiver end
T
RS232_TX，RS232 serial sender end
G
GND
Grounding
DC 12 IN
Power input
interface
Input 12V DC
SI
External
frequency
source sync
input interface
Camera sync external signal source（select external
sync option, it take effective immediately，voltage
range12 Vp-p～36 Vp-p or AC 12V～AC 24V）
GPS
External GPS antenna
1 USB interface
Used to expand 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi
1 network
interface
Connect to standard Ethernet
AUDIO IN/OUT
Autio
input/output
Audio input/output interface
ABF
Auto focus
Auto focus
RESET
Reset
Restore default settings. Under normal work status
(power indicator is blue), hold this button for 5
seconds, system info will be restored.
V-OUT
Video output
CVBS
CVBS（1.0Vp-p，75Ω）.
TF card port
TF card connection. TF card use:
When install TF card, make sure TF card is not
write-protected status and then inserted into the
TF card slot.
When remove the TF card, make sure the TF card
is a non-write state, otherwise it may cause data
loss and TF card damage.
When hot-swap TF card, stop recording after the
operation.

Chart 2-1
2.2 Side Panel
Figure 2- 2
2.3 Front Panel
Figure 2- 3

3 Installation
Warning:
To ensure the device is normally grounded and improve device reliability, please connect
port of device to the ground.
Figure 3- 1
3.1 Install Lens
Figure 3- 2

3.1.1 Install Auto Iris Lens
Step 1. Remove the Sensor protective cover on the device.
Step 2. Aim the lens at the mounting position of the lens on the camera, rotate the lens clockwise until it
is securely in place.
Step 3. Insert the plug of the lens cable to the auto iris lens connector on the side panel of the camera.
Step 4. Adjust the focus so that the image is clear.
3.1.2 Install Manual Iris Lens
Make model C lens as an example:
Step 1. First remove the cover on the Sensor protective equipment.
Step 2. Use cross screwdriver to unfasten screw next to focusing ring, aim the lens at the mounting
position of the lens on the camera, rotate the lens clockwise until it is securely in place.
Step 3. Counterclockwise rotate the focusing ring until it is out for several mm and manually focusing.
Step 4. Use cross screwdriver to fasten screw, fixing focusing ring.
3.1.3 Remove Lens
Figure 3- 3
Step 1. Unplug the auto lens cable socket from the auto lens connector. If you are using the manual
aperture lens, please skip to the following step.
Step 2. Turn the lens counter clockwise and then remove it from the camera.
Step 3. Please put the Sensor protection cap back to protect the front.
3.2 TF card Installation
Note:
Here is just an example, please subject to actual model.
3.2.1 Installation

Figure 3- 4
Install the TF card into the camera according to the proper installation position.
3.2.2 Remove TF card
Figure 3- 5
Follow the TF card direction to remove the TF card from the device.

3.3 I/O Port
Figure 3- 6
3.3.1 Install Cable
Step 1. Use the small slotted screwdriver to press the corresponding button of cable groove.
Step 2. Insert the cable into the groove.
Step 3. Release the screwdriver.
3.3.2 Remove Cable
Step 1. Use the small slotted screwdriver to press the corresponding button of cable groove.
Step 2. Remove the cable out of the groove.
Step 3. Release the screwdriver.

4 System Network
Please refer to Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1
Figure 4-2

5 Quick Configuration Tool
By downloading and sign in Dahua Tool, you can get Quick Config Tool.
Quick configuration tool can search current IP address, modify IP address. At the same time, you can
use it to upgrade the device.
Note:
This manual makes ConfigTool 4.09.0 as an example. Please be aware that different versions
may have different operation interfaces.
Double click the “DH_ConfigTool.exe”icon, you can see an interface is shown as in Figure 5-1.
In the device list interface, you can view device IP address, port number, subnet mask, default gateway,
MAC address and etc.
Figure 5-1
5.1 Change IP Address
Step 1. Open Quick Config Tool.
Step 2. Click , see “Modify IP Address” interface.