HTS C5 User manual

C5
User Manual
April 5, 2009

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Table of Contents
1. PURPOSE & SCOPE 5
2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 5
3. OVERVIEW 6
3.1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..................................................................................... 6
3.2. TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS..................................................................................... 7
3.2.1. Access Control Mode 7
3.2.2. Monitoring Mode 9
3.3.
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VERSUS SEELANE......................................................................................... 9
4.
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MAJOR ELEMENTS 10
4.1. BLOCK DIAGRAM.............................................................................................. 10
4.2. MODES............................................................................................................ 11
4.3. HARDWARE ..................................................................................................... 11
4.4. SOFTWARE...................................................................................................... 12
4.4.1. General 12
4.4.2. Files loaded into
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unit 12
4.4.3 Windows based applications (loaded into the PC/Laptop) 12
4.5. SOFTWARE INTEGRATION IN A NETWORK........................................................... 13
5. IP CONFIGURATION 14
5.1. OVERVIEW....................................................................................................... 14
5.2. NETWORK PROPERTIES.................................................................................... 14
5.3. ADVANCE USER NETWORK SETTING .................................................................. 15
6. WEB-SERVER 16
6.1. OVERVIEW....................................................................................................... 16
6.2. GETTING STARTED........................................................................................... 16
6.3. MAIN MENU..................................................................................................... 17
6.4. HOME PAGE .................................................................................................... 17
6.5. IMAGE PAGE.................................................................................................... 18
6.5.1. Procedure 18
6.5.2. Problems of images display 18
6.6. CONFIGURATION PAGE..................................................................................... 20
6.6.1. General 20
6.6.2. Access Control 21
6.6.3. Monitoring 21
6.6.4. Local Camera 22
6.6.5. Remote Camera 22
6.6.6. Motion detection 23
6.6.7. RS-232 24
6.6.8. Net Client 25
6.7. CARS LIST MANAGEMENT PAGE ........................................................................ 25
6.7.1. Add Member 26
6.7.2. Edit Member 27
6.7.3. Remove Member 27
6.8. LPR LOG PAGE................................................................................................ 28
6.9. STATUS PAGE.................................................................................................. 28
6.10. SET CLOCK PAGE............................................................................................ 29
6.11. EVENT LOG PAGE ........................................................................................... 29

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6.12. LIVE PAGE ....................................................................................................... 30
7. ACCESSORIES 31
7.1. WINSCP.EXE.................................................................................................... 31
7.2. PUTTY.EXE...................................................................................................... 32
8. SOFTWARE UPDATE 34
8.1. OVERVIEW....................................................................................................... 34
9. SUPPORT AND MORE INFORMATION 35

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I. DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY:
DATE
BY
CHANGES
SECTIONS
APPROVED
Mar 5, 2009
Yossi Eliyahu
New document,
based on C4
All
Preliminary
Mar 17, 2009
Yoram Hofman
Logo, diagram
I, 4.1
Preliminary
April 5, 2009
Sherri Cizin
Formatting
All

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1.Purpose & Scope
This document provides general information on Compact Camera-Based Car Controller (
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),
a stand-alone vehicle access-control system. This document is intended for system users and
provides all the information required operating the system.
The
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is the next generation version of the C
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system, with more powerful on-board
computer and additional functionalities.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1
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Installation & Maintenance (for system installers).
2.2 SeeData (HTS publication) –for networking information.
2.3 SeeLane –recognition system based on PC. (HTS product)
These documents are available in our home page, see last section for details.

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3. Overview
3.1.Product Description
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is a highly integrated computer/camera/illumination unit that performs all of the functions
of a LPR system with its embedded microprocessor and SeeCar recognition package.
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is a
versatile stand-alone unit that can be used for either access control in parking installations or
as a license plate sensor to report license plate numbers.
The
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unit identifies the license plate number, compares it with the vehicle database, and
can automatically open a gate for authorized vehicles. The system can also be used in traffic
surveillance and monitoring applications where passing vehicles can be tracked, while
automatically generating a vehicle list.
For applications involving multiple LPR points, several individual
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units can be networked
together to a single server. Authorized vehicle numbers are stored on the unit’s database,
while pre-registered users can access and modify it, via the internal web server interface
using a network (LAN) or Internet connection. The
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can transmit the recognized plate
number to other systems via TCP/IP over the LAN or optional wireless.
The unit triggers either by an internal software trigger based on motion detection, or by an
external trigger such as a loop detector. It can be easily installed at the entrance to a secured
area or parking lot, requiring only a power supply, and (optionally) a gate.

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3.2.Typical installations
3.2.1.Access Control Mode
The following figure illustrates how the system is typically installed at the entrance of a
secured area. A sensor (such as a loop detector) indicates the presence of the car, which
signals the
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unit (behind the gate's boom) to start a new recognition sequence. The unit
identifies the car, and if authorized –it opens the gate.
Figure 3.2: a typical access-control installation
For most secured areas the system can control the entrance only, while the exit will be
automatically opened for the vehicles exiting the secured area (by a direct connection from
the sensor to the gate).

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The following photo shows a sample installation in a secured office area. This unit operates
with an internal software trigger (motion detection) and opens the barrier for vehicles that
match its "white list". It sends the recognition results by either wired TCP/IP connection or via
its wireless antenna.
Note that the enclosure and bracket of this unit may change in future due to updates in its
design.
Photo 3.2a: Secured office installation

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3.2.2.Monitoring Mode
The unit may be used to simply report on the passing vehicles.
This unit can be connected to other units via a local network (“intranet”) that reports the
recognition results, including the captured image, to a central server. The transmission can be
done by wireless or wired TCP/IP.
3.3.
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versus SeeLane
Our product line also includes powerful Windows PC-based solution –such as SeeLane. If
a multiple-lane access control is required, we recommend installing the SeeLane system
instead - which controls more lanes and has additional functions.
Please consult with us on the optimum solution for your needs.

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4.
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Major Elements
4.1. Block Diagram
The
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access-control system architecture is illustrated in the following diagram. The
peripherals on the left side are connected by a network connection.
On the right side the inputs are power supply (a DC adapter connected to the mains), and an
optional sensor (dry-contact indicating vehicle presence, such as a loop detector). The unit's
internal motion detection can be used instead of the external trigger.
The optional output is the gate relay open signal, which can be used to open the gate for
authorized vehicles.
Camera &
LPR unit
Power Supply
Optional
Sensor
Optional
Gate
110-220
TCP I/P
Wireless
Modem
Optional
Server
Antenna

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4.2. Modes
The
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can operate in two modes:
Access Control - the unit opens a gate for an authorized vehicle (listed in a local
database). It can also optionally send the result via the network, using SeeData which
should be installed on the server.
Monitoring Mode - the unit just reports the recognized number via the network using
SeeData.
The selection of the mode is by a configuration parameter. It is pre-configured at the factory
(according to the order specification) and may be changed later by using the intranet/network
site of
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or by PC/Laptop application.
4.3. Hardware
1.
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illumination/camera/LPR unit.
2. Power supply for
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(a special 15 VDC, 110-220VAC power supply is used which
was qualified to operate with the SCH unit).
3. Vehicle detector (sensor). A standard dry-contact sensor, such as loop detector.
4. PC Host - any standard PC/laptop, connected by network communications, used for
normal operation (as an option to update the main application or the members list, or
receive the results) or used for the installation and maintenance.
5. Gate - the
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output relay controls the gate's relay to open the gate for the authorized
vehicle (required for the access control mode only).

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4.4. Software
4.4.1. General
1.
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- The
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unit is pre-loaded with files used to operate the system, as detailed
below.
2. PC or laptop applications - used for installation and maintenance.
3. SeeData –This network connection utility may be ordered separately, and installed on
a central server (each
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unit can interface with it).
These are detailed below.
4.4.2. Files loaded into
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unit
The
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is shipped with the latest software components already installed in the factory.
These are the major items installed within the unit:
1.
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- Main application.
2. cars.txt - Authorized members data base file. The list is updated by the
user (see the user manual).
3. Format.ini - Country-specific license plates recognition information.
4. C5.config - Application configuration settings.
4.4.3. Windows based applications (loaded into the PC/Laptop)
1. Winscp.exe - FTP client application.
2. Putty.exe - SSH terminal.

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4.5.Software Integration in a Network
The unit can either operate as a stand-alone unit, or can connect to a central server using
SeeData, a HTS utility that is used for network connectivity.
The recognition result (including the image) is sent over the network as a TCP/IP packet, then
intercepted by SeeData, and converted to a DDE message which is identical to the other HTS
recognition systems such as SeeLane.
The details of the DDE message are documented and supported by the SeeCar product line client
application. The message contains the recognition string, the date and time, a lane number which
identifies the system, authorization information including driver name if available, and an optional jpg
file of the selected image which is copied to the server.
Sources of the sample client application that “listen” to these messages are available in VC++ and VB
and can be downloaded from the support page. These applications can be used to add the message
into a project specific application. To further assist the software integration a simulation of SeeLane
may be used to generate such messages and test the client application.

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5. IP configuration
5.1. Overview
The
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IP configuration setting performed by user throw the server in the configuration page.
In the configuration page user can change LAN properties and the wireless network
properties.
5.2. Network properties
The
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factory default wireless network name is C5WIRELESS, without a password.
For now the advanced wireless securities setting is disabled, though it should be available in
the next
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version. However, users can set the network with a MAC control which provides a
good security environment.
Note: Any change in network properties will affect the system just after system shutdown.

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5.3.Advance user network setting
The
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IP configuration advance setting can also be done from terminal.
Simply open terminal from the
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or if you already connected to network throw Putty for
example and login the C5
Enter:
cd /etc/conf.d/
nano net
You will receive the content of the file:
You can edit the file and save.
Note: Do not under any circumstances delete PASSWORD line.

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6. Web-Server
6.1. Overview
The web-server application is an integral part of the
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supporting software and runs
internally in the
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(not on your PC/Laptop). The
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has an intranet (internal internet) “web
site” which can be viewed from any internet browser (such as IE, Netscape or Mozila).
Using the web server, it is possible to perform the following operations:
capture the current image from the
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with 4 different illumination levels (this action
will not include the LPR process),
configure the settings of the
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,
manage the authorized cars list,
view and clear the
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's events and LPR logs
get system information.
change the system’s time.
6.2. Getting started
Open any internet browser on your PC/Laptop. Make sure that you have already configured
the IP & Mask addresses of the
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and that it is network–connected. In the Web Address text
box in the browser type:
Where 192.168.0.15 is only an example of the
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IP address which was previously
configured in the unit, and can be changed as described in the previous section
The
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home page will appear and you can start to navigate through the
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site. Note the
“web site”is best viewed at 1024×768 screen resolution.
http://192.168.0.15:4000/c5

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6.3. Main Menu
Every page has this main menu on the left hand side of the screen. It is easy to navigate
through the different pages and reach each topic from every page.
6.4. Home Page
Currently the home page has only a welcome message. In the future only an authorized
person can reach pages like configuration and cars list management.

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6.5. Image Page
6.5.1. Procedure
The page will show the current image from the
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as it was taken in the minute that image
was pressed. By default, the page will show the image from the local camera (the main
camera, and most of the time the only camera) but it is easy to switch to the remote camera.
Four levels of illumination are available. You can choose: off –no illumination, low, medium
or high illumination.
6.5.2. Problems of images display
If your browser doesn't change the image on the page when the “capture”button is pressed,
it is possible to change the browser settings to make every press to influence, otherwise you
must refresh the page every time you capture an image. Do the following:
1. Choose Tools Internet Options on your browser. Choose Settings in the Temporary
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2. Check the radio button on every visit to the page
Now, every visit to the page will load the new image that was taken while pressing the capture
button.
here
here

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6.6. Configuration Page
This page shows the content of
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.config which is the
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configuration file. It is possible to
change the parameters in the page and to submit the changes. The changes will take place
(effect) immediately. Most of the parameters are limited to the right range but there are some
"open" parameters in text boxes that are needed to be filled with specific way which is
described in the paragraphs below.
6.6.1. General
ID = the ID number of the lane.
Name = the name of the
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Mode = Gate: Access Control (with gate) or Monitor (just report)