EverFocus EZ-PLATE-CAM User manual

High Contrast License Plate
Capture Camera
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
Before attempting to connect or operate, please read and follow these instructions.
EZ-PLATECAM

Contents
1. CAUTIONS
2. FEATURES
3. ITEMS PROVIDED IN THE BOX
4. COMPONENT AND CONTROL
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
5. INSTALLATION
6. OSD MENU FUNCTIONS
7. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
8. SPECIFICATIONS
9. DIMENSIONS
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1. Cautions
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note -
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING -
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
Caution -
Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
1. If DC power is used a regulated DC12V 1A power supply is recommended for use
with this camera for the best picture and the most stable operation.
An unregulated power supply can cause damage to the camera.
If an unregulated power supply is used, product warranty will be void.
2. It is recommended that the camera is used with a monitor or other equipment that
has a CCTV quality 75 video impedance level.
3. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera to gain access to the internal
components. Refer servicing to the manufacturer.
4. Never face the camera towards the sun, any bright, or reective light that may
cause smear on the picture or cause possible damage to the CCD.
5. Do not remove the serial number sticker.

1. Cautions
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Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicate that it should not be
disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes. Contact the
company where you purchased this product or your local government ofce for details
on how to properly dispose or recycle the product to be environmentally safe.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of
the purchase contract.
Household users should contact the retailer for proper disposal procedures.

2. Features
• 1/3" Sony Super-HAD ⅡCCD
• OSD Menu system customizes performance to match application
• High Resolution 600TV Lines
• Special filter and IR LEDs provide maximum readability
despite headlight glare
• Plate capture up to 35mph (56Km/H)
• 9.0 ~ 22.0mm Varifocal lens captures license plate
from 8ft ~ 60ft (2.5M ~ 18.5M)
• IP66 rated weather resistant
• Cable concealed through bracket
• DC12V / AC24V Dual power with auto-polarity
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3. Items Provided In The Box
CAMERA
SUNSHIELD
VIDEO OUTPUT
TEST CABLE
L-WRENCH /
SCREW & Plastic anchor - 3ea /
SUNSHIELD FIXING BOLT
OPERATION MANUAL

4. Component and Control Names and Functions
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① Sunshield Lock Bolt
② Sunshield
③ Mounting Bracket
④ IR LED : 20ea
⑤ Camera Body
⑥ Body Lock Ring
⑦ External Zoom and Focus adjustments
⑧ Cover To Access Menu Controls & Test Video Output
Pressing the “SETUP” button prompts the main setup menu.
“PUSH” button : To access the main setup menu
“U” Direction : Menu item UP selection
“D” Direction : Menu item DOWN selection
“L” Direction : To change data or decrease value
“R” Direction : To change data or increase value
①
④
③
⑥
②
⑦
①
⑤⑧
TEST
VIDEO
OUTPUT
⑦

5. Installation
• ADJUSTING CAMERA POSITION
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360˚
90 ˚
360˚
After adjusting zoom and focus,
to prevent water infiltration, firmly
tighten the zoom and focus levers.
WARNING !
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely
attached to the mounting surface with sufficient
strength to hold the weight of the camera including
wind and snow loading in accordance with the
installation instructions.
360˚
Loosen socket head allen screws to change angle
and/or rotate body about base.
Loosen this lock ring
to rotate camera body.

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5. Installation
• CONNECTIONS
DUAL(DC12V/AC24V)
When you install the camera, please seal the end of cable to
protect the camera connections from humidity problems.
DC12V/AC24V
BNC FEMALE VIDEO IN
WHITE: TRIGGER SIGNAL
BLACK: TRIGGER GROUND
VIDEO IN
HANDHELD
TEST CABLE
Note: Face of connector with color mark should
face “up” when inserting test cable.
VIDEO TEST POINT
CONNECTION
OSD CONTROL
DVR OR
OTHER CCTV
EQUIPMENT
Power Supply
24VAC 300 mA min ; 500 mA Recommended
12VDC 600 mA min ; 1A Recommended

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6. OSD Functions
OSD Menu Structure
• OSD Access
To access OSD menu unscrew cover plate on rear of camera, press “in” on
joystick to access OSD Menu.
• MODE
- INSTALLATION
Installation Mode provides a bright video
screen to adjust angle and focus.
- LICENSE-PLATE
License-plate Mode provides high
contrast and clear license plate image
for license plate capture.
• FREEZE
The video screen will automatically go
in to FREEZE mode when Camera is
triggered by sensors connected to the
trigger input.
User can set the freeze time to
3, 5, or 10 sec.
• NEGATIVE
User can select positive or negative image.
Negative OFF Negative ON
SETUP
▶MODE LICENSE-PLATE
FREEZE-TIME 5SEC
NEG. IMAGE OFF
EXIT
SETUP
MODE LICENSE-PLATE
▶FREEZE-TIME 5SEC
NEG. IMAGE OFF
EXIT
SETUP
MODE LICENSE-PLATE
FREEZE-TIME 5SEC
▶NEG. IMAGE OFF
EXIT

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7. Installation Guidelines
Camera Height
• Consider camera height in distance calculation.
• Sharper angles will alter the appearance of the plate.
(Shallow angles are recommended)
Camera Height (Ft) Horizontal Distance (Ft) Capture Distance(Ft)
10 10 14.14
11 20 22.83
12 30 32.31
13 40 42.06
14 50 51.92

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7. Installation Guidelines
Camera Angles
• Vertical and horizontal angle must not exceed 40 degrees to
achieve proper view of the license plate.
Capture Zone
• Wider angles provide shorter capture distance.
• Tele angles provide longer capture distance.

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7. Installation Guidelines
Lane Width
• Narrow lanes = less variation in plate location.
• Wider lanes = more variation in plate location.
• Lens should cover entire width of the lane.
• Ensure horizontal eld of view is wide enough.
Speed
• Camera can capture moving vehicles up to 35mph.
• Keep camera as low as possible.
• Minimize horizontal angle.
• Zoom in the lens as close as possible.
Up to 35 mph

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7. Installation Guidelines
Trigger
• Camera provides a trigger input is for freezing the video screen.
• Connect to external sensor e.g. Parking Gate Sensor.
• Trigger input should be pulled-up 3.3V DC in normal condition.
• Input line will be triggered when pull-up 3.3V DC drop to GND.
DVR
• Camera is fully compatible with industry standard DVRs.
• Check compression settings.
• For best results use non-conditional refresh compression.
(i.e. MJPEG or JPEG)
(Other Video codecs can sometimes cause an indistinct picture)
• Use D1 (720x480) resolution for best results.
• Use 30fps (each channel) for best results.

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8. Specifications
Signal Format NTSC PAL
Image Device 1/3" Sony Super HAD ⅡCCD
Total Pixels 811(H) x 508(V) 795(H) x 596(V)
Effective Pixels 768(H) x 494(V) 752(H) x 582(V)
Inter. H/V 15.734KHz(H), 59.94Hz(V) 15.625KHz(H), 50Hz(V)
H.Resolution 600TV Lines
Minimum illumination 0 Lux (IR LED ON)
S/N Ratio More than 50dB (AGC Off)
Sync System Internal
Video Output 1.0 Vp-p Composite(75Ω)
Lens Varifocal (9~22mm) Auto Iris
IR LED 850nm, 20ea
IP Rating IP66
License
Plate
Capture
Speed Rage Up to 35mph (56km/h)
Capture Distance 8ft ~60ft (2.5m~18.5m)
Capture Angle Maximum 40 degree offset
Operating Temperature 14˚F~122˚F(-10˚C ~ +50˚C)
Storage Temperature -4˚F~140˚F(-20˚C ~ +60˚C)
Power consumption DC12V ±10% Max 570mA
AC24V ±10% Max 6.7W
Weight Approx. 1000g (2.20 lb)
Dimension 82mm x 79.3mm (3.23inch x 3.12inch)
Specications and designs are subject to change without notice for improving the functionality of this product.

9. Dimensions
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82 (3.23)
87.8 (3.47)
120 (4.72)
224 (8.82)
145 (4.92)
M12 XP 1.0
100 (3.94)
Ф65 (Ф2.56)
7 (0.28)
unit: mm(inch)
Ф25.98 (Ф1.02)
Bottom of Bracket
Ф3.5(Ф0.14)
120 degree
120 degree

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