HIK VISION DS-TCL400-E User manual

Smart On-Street ANPR Camera
Quick Start Guide

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© 2021 Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
About this Manual
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product.
Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for
description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual
is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other
reasons. Please find the latest version of this Manual at the Hikvision
website (https://www.hikvision.com/).
Please use this Manual with the guidance and assistance of professionals
trained in supporting the Product.
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respective owners.
Disclaimer
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS MANUAL
AND THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND
FIRMWARE, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS”.
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WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR
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ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,
INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR
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HIKVISION WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.

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YOU AGREE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT YOUR USE
CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW. ESPECIALLY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE,
FOR USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT INFRINGE ON THE
RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, RIGHTS OF
PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND
OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS. YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY
PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION
OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR
PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN
THE CONTEXT RELATED TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR
FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE
APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS.
Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: 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.
FCC Conditions
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.

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EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too
are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the
applicable harmonized European standards listed under the
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this
symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in
the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product
to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new
equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more
information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a
battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union. See the product
documentation for specific battery information. The battery
is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to
indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling,
return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For
more information see: www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.
이기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은
기기로서 가정용 환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가
있습니다.
Safety Instructions
This is a class A product and may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local laws and
regulations. Please shut down the device in prohibited area.
Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical
safety regulations.
Use the power adapter provided by qualified manufacturer. Refer to the

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product specification for detailed power requirements.
It is recommended to provide independent power adapter for each device
as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire hazard.
Make sure that the power has been disconnected before you wire, install,
or disassemble the device in the authorized way according to the
description in the manual.
To avoid electric shock, DO NOT directly touch exposed contacts and
components once the device is powered up.
DO NOT use damaged power supply devices (e.g., cable, power adapter,
etc.) to avoid electric shock, fire hazard, and explosion.
DO NOT directly cut the power supply to shut down the device. Please
shut down the device normally and then unplug the power cord to avoid
data loss.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Make sure the power supply has been disconnected if the power adapter
is idle.
Connect to earth before connecting to the power supply.
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a proper
operating environment.
Store the device in dry, well-ventilated, corrosive-gas-free, no direct
sunlight, and no heating source environment.
Avoid fire, water, and explosive environment when using the device.
Install the device in such a way that lightning strikes can be avoided.
Provide a surge suppressor at the inlet opening of the equipment under
special conditions such as the mountain top, iron tower, and forest.
Keep the device away from magnetic interference.
Avoid device installation on vibratory surfaces or places. Failure to comply
with this may cause device damage.
DO NOT touch the heat dissipation component to avoid burns.
DO NOT expose the device to extremely hot, cold, or humidity
environments. For temperature and humidity requirements, see device
specification.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
equipment.

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DO NOT touch the sharp edges or corners.
To prevent possible hearing damage, DO NOT listen at high volume levels
for long periods.
If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off the
power, unplug the power cable, and contact the service center.
If the device cannot work properly, contact the store you purchased it or
the nearest service center. DO NOT disassemble or modify the device in
the unauthorized way (For the problems caused by unauthorized
modification or maintenance, the company shall not take any
responsibility).
Keep all packaging after unpacking them for future use. In case of any
failure occurred, you need to return the device to the factory with the
original packaging. Transportation without the original packaging may
result in damage to the device and the company shall not take any
responsibility.
Please enforce the protection for the personal information and the data
security as the device may be confronted with the network security
problems when it is connected to the Internet. Contact us if network
security risks occur.
Please understand that you have the responsibility to configure all the
passwords and other security settings about the device, and keep your
user name and password.
DO NOT touch the lens with fingers directly in case the acidic sweat of the
fingers erodes the surface coating of the lens.
DO NOT aim the lens at the strong light such as sun or incandescent lamp.
The strong light can cause fatal damage to the device.
DO NOT disconnect the power during formatting, uploading, and
downloading. Or files may be damaged.

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Appearance
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2
3
4
No.
Description
No.
Description
1
Status indicator
3
Supplement light
2
Camera
4
Column mount
Cable Overview
Interface
Description
Interface
Description
RS-485
interface
Network
interface
UART
debugging
interface
Power
input
Warning:
The network interfaces are dedicated non-standard PoE network
interfaces. You are not allowed to connect them to normal devices to
avoid burning the normal devices.

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Connect Network Cable
Follow the No. on the figure below to connect the network interfaces of
the device to the switch via twisted pair.
Warning:
Incorrect cable order will burn the device and power supply.
1 3 4 5 6 7 8
2
No.
Color
No.
Color
1
Light orange
5
Light blue
2
Orange
6
Green
3
Light green
7
Light brown
4
Blue
8
Brown
Hand-in-Hand Cascade
Connect the devices in hand-in-hand cascade mode to the switch and
power supply via combiner patch cord. 2-channel cascade is supported in
the environment of 100 M network and 48 VDC power supply. Up to 8
single-lens devices and 6 dual-lens devices can be connected in cascade for
each channel.
Warning:
The PoE interface of the device does not comply with Limited Power
Source. The device which is provided power by the PoE interface shall be
equipped with a fire-retardant enclosure.
The cascade distance for devices is up to 100 m.
It is recommended to use 1000 M network for video transmission.

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3
1
4
2
No.
Description
No.
Description
1
Switch
3
Combiner patch
cord
2
Power cord (48
VDC)
4
Network cable
Power Supply Mode
48 VDC
4
2
1
3
5 5

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24 VDC
4
2
1
3
5 5
No.
Description
No.
Description
1
The distance between
two devices (L1)
4
Cabinet (48 VDC/24
VDC power supply +
100 M/1000 M switch
+ combiner cable)
2
The distance between
the device and
cabinet (L2)
5
Network cable (< 100
m, 220 VAC)
3
1000 M switch
/
/
Note:
The number of the cascaded devices of each channel depends on L1 and L2.
Debug Wiring
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3
4
5

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No.
Description
No.
Description
1
PoE interface
4
Combiner patch cord
2
Network interface
5
Power connector with
insulating tape
3
Network cable
/
/
Installation
2
①
1
②③④
3
⑤⑥⑦
4
5

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No.
Description
No.
Description
1
M8 expansion bolt
4
T20 wrench
2
Insulating tape
5
M4 nut
3
M4 screw
/
/
Note:
Align the front direction of the camera to the arrow direction on the
column mount base.
Never place the equipment in an unstable location. The equipment may
fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Install safety protection
equipment if necessary. Check regularly.
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