Motorola solutions L5Q User manual

L5Q Installation Guide
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Document History
Version Description Date
MN007598A01-AA Initial Release October 2020
MN007598A01-AB Compliance with the new Motorola Solutions design
standard.
November 2020
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The following sections are updated:
•L5Q Overview on page 6
•Getting Started on page 10
•Placing the Camera Into the Security Enclosure
on page 18
•Affixing the Front Faceplate on page 19
March 2021
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The following sections are updated:
•L5Q Overview on page 6
•Getting Started on page 10
The following section is added:
•Setting the Camera Date and Time from Reco-
nyx Connect on page 14
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Notations Used in This Manual
Throughout the text in this publication, you notice the use of Warning, Caution, and Notice. These
notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or
observed.
WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, and so on, which may result in
injury or death if not carefully observed.
CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, and so on, which may result in
damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.
NOTICE: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, and so on, which is essential to
emphasize.
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Special Notations
The following special notations are used throughout the text to highlight certain information or items:
Table 1: Special Notations
Example Description
Menu key or Camera button Bold words indicate a name of a key, button, or
soft menu item.
The display shows Settings Applied. Typewriter words indicate the MMI strings or
messages displayed.
<required ID> The courier, bold, italic, and angle brackets indi-
cate user input.
Setup→Settings→All Settings Bold words with the arrow in between indicate
the navigation structure in the menu items.
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Attaching Antennas ................................................................................................................ 10
Figure 2: Slide in the Spreader Bar ....................................................................................................... 10
Figure 3: Removing Ball Portion ............................................................................................................11
Figure 4: Inserting Ball Mount Threads ................................................................................................. 11
Figure 5: Securing Ball Portion ..............................................................................................................12
Figure 6: Securing the Ball Joint Mount .................................................................................................12
Figure 7: Power Cable Female Connector End .....................................................................................13
Figure 8: Exposing the Battery Compartment ....................................................................................... 13
Figure 9: Connecting the Battery Terminal ............................................................................................14
Figure 10: Setting the Camera Date and Time from Reconyx Connect ................................................ 15
Figure 11: Mounting the Solar Panel to a Pole ......................................................................................17
Figure 12: Mounting the solar panel to a Flat Wooden Surface ............................................................ 17
Figure 13: Mounting the Security Enclosure to a Pole .......................................................................... 18
Figure 14: Mounting the Security Enclosure to a Flat Wooden Surface ................................................18
Figure 15: Plug in the Power Cable .......................................................................................................19
Figure 16: Affixing the Front Faceplate ................................................................................................. 19
Figure 17: Locking the Cable Lock ........................................................................................................ 20
Figure 18: Infrared Sensor Aiming Distance ..........................................................................................22
Figure 19: Selecting the Camera ...........................................................................................................22
Figure 20: Configuring the Camera Aim Setting ....................................................................................23
Figure 21: Adjusting Camera Aiming Point ............................................................................................23
Figure 22: Aiming to the Center of the Image Frame ............................................................................ 24
Figure 23: Shifting the Image ................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 24: Selecting the Camera ...........................................................................................................26
Figure 25: Modifying the Time between Pictures .................................................................................. 27
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Chapter 1
L5Q Overview
The L5Q License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera is designed to perform license plate collection for
low speed (less than 45 MPH) and low volume residential traffic (3500 Average Annual Daily Traffic).
L5Q Equipment List
Equipment supplied in the L5Q installation kit:
Table 2: List of L5Q Installation Equipment
Equipment Photo
L5Q Camera
L5Q Camera Antenna (two quantity with Hori-
zontal Spreader Bar)
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Equipment Photo
Security Enclosure
Solar Panel Kit
Shielded Power Cable
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Equipment Photo
Solar Panel Mounting Bracket
Security Enclosure Mounting Bracket
Master™ Cable Lock
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Equipment Photo
Hose Clamps (four pieces) and 5 mm Hex Key
Optional Equipment (Sold Separately)
Required for use without Solar Panel or 12VDC input:
• AA Lithium Ion Batteries (12 pieces)
Required for installing a new pole:
• Ground Anchor/Lock Set
• (8X2.375) in. Round Pole
• Sledgehammer or Power Hammer and Anchor Driving Adapter
• Wooden Blocks
Required for installation on a flat wood surface:
• Lag Bolts and Impact Wrench or Socket Wrench
Required Tools
• 0.5 in. Wrench
• 0.5 in. Socket Wrench
• 70 ft Tape Measure and Chalk or Paint (for marking aiming location)
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Chapter 2
Getting Started
This section provides instructions to prepare the L5Q camera for use.
2.1
Attaching the L5Q Antennas
Procedure:
1Screw both antennas onto the faceplate of the camera.
Figure 1: Attaching Antennas
2Slide the Horizontal Spreader Bar into a place down to the stops on the back of the antennas,
just above the spreader bar.
Figure 2: Slide in the Spreader Bar
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2.2
Installing the Ball Mount
Procedure:
1Loosen the ball lock and remove the ball portion from the security enclosure mounting bracket.
Figure 3: Removing Ball Portion
2Insert the ball mount threads through the rear of the security enclosure.
Figure 4: Inserting Ball Mount Threads
3Secure the ball mount with the second locking nut inside the Security Enclosure.
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Figure 5: Securing Ball Portion
2.3
Securing the Ball Joint Mount
Procedure:
1Tighten the outer nut with the 0.5 in. Wrench .
2Use the 0.5 in. Socket Wrench to hold the inner nut in place.
3Check the threads of the bolt, to ensure that they do not extend past the edge of the nut on the
inside of the Security Enclosure, as shown in the following image.
NOTICE: The camera will not fit inside the enclosure if the bolt threads protrude past the
locking nut.
Figure 6: Securing the Ball Joint Mount
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2.4
Installing the Power Cable
Procedure:
1Remove the shielded power cable from solar panel housing.
2Slide the female connector end of the shielded power cable through the bottom left hole of the
security enclosure.
Figure 7: Power Cable Female Connector End
2.5
Connecting the Solar Panel Battery Lead
Procedure:
1Unscrew the bolt from the rear of the solar panel.
2Rotate the solar panel forward to expose the battery.
Figure 8: Exposing the Battery Compartment
3Slide the red battery lead onto the red terminal.
NOTICE: Make sure the hinge engages on the rear of the battery compartment and
rotate the solar panel back.
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Figure 9: Connecting the Battery Terminal
4Replace and tighten the bolt on the rear of the solar panel.
2.6
Setting the Camera Date and Time
NOTICE: For firmware version 0224a and application version 1.1.0, the camera date and time
can also be set remotely from the Reconyx Connect application.
Procedure:
1Perform one of the following actions:
• Open the camera and install 12 AA Lithium Ion Batteries.
• Connect the camera to the Solar Panel with the power cable.
NOTICE: If you are connecting the camera to the Solar Panel, do not install the 12 AA
batteries. Place the included desiccant pack into the battery compartment to protect it
from moisture.
2To power on the camera, slide up the power switch to the right of the LED display.
3Press the Right button to scroll through the menu options to CHANGE SETUP.
4Press OK.
5Press the Right button to scroll to DATE/TIME.
6Press OK.
7Press Up or Down button to change numbers and Right or Left button to scroll through settings
for year, month, date, and time accordingly.
8Press OK to exit.
9Power off the camera.
10 Remove power cable from camera if plugged in.
2.6.1
Setting the Camera Date and Time from Reconyx Connect
Prerequisites:This procedure is only working with a firmware version 0224a or later and application
version 1.1.0 or later.
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Procedure:
1Open the Reconyx Connect application.
2Tap Cameras.
3Select the camera that needs its date or time changed.
4Tap More→Camera Date/Time.
Figure 10: Setting the Camera Date and Time from Reconyx Connect
5To adjust the hour, tap Up and Down arrows.
6Tap OK.
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Chapter 3
Hardware Installation
This section provides the instructions to mount the L5Q Camera and Solar Panel.
The ideal mounting location for the camera and Solar Panel is on a pole closest to the lane of traffic
being captured that also offers the Solar Panel a southern-facing unobstructed view of the sun. The
recommended mounting height of the camera and solar panel is at least 8 ft to place the installation out
of reach from street level. Generally, the installation can be placed between 4 to 14 ft from the street
level .
3.1
Installing a New Pole
Prerequisites:If you are using an existing pole, skip to the Camera Adjustment on page 21 section.
Procedure:
1Locate a proper installation site for the Ground Anchor and Round Pole.
2Using the Sledge Hammer or Power Hammer and Anchor Driving Adapter, drive the Ground
Anchor into the ground until it is flush with the surface.
NOTICE: Do not hit the anchor directly with a Sledge Hammer or Power Hammer. Use
either a wooden block or an Anchor Driving Adapter to prevent damage to the anchor.
3Insert the Round Pole and secure it with the Lock Set.
3.2
Mounting a Solar Panel
Procedure:
Perform one of the following actions:
Option Actions
Mounting the solar panel
to a poll.
aInsert two Hose Clamps through the slots in the solar pan-
el Mounting Bracket.
bMount the solar panel Mounting Bracket to the pole with
the Hose Clamps. Tighten with the 5 mm Hex Key.
cHang the solar panel on the solar panel Mounting Bracket
as shown in the following figure.
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Option Actions
Figure 11: Mounting the Solar Panel to a Pole
Mounting the solar panel
to a flat wooden surface.
aMount the solar panel mounting bracket to the wooden
surface using the Lag Bolts and Impact Wrench or a Sock-
et Wrench.
bHang the solar panel on the bracket.
Figure 12: Mounting the solar panel to a Flat Wooden
Surface
3.3
Mounting the Security Enclosure
Procedure:
Perform one of the following actions:
Option Actions
Mounting the security en-
closure to a pole.
aInsert two Hose Clamps through the two sets of slots in
the Security Enclosure Mounting Bracket.
bMount the Security Enclosure Mounting Bracket to the
pole with the Hose Clamps . Tighten the clamps with the 5
mm Hex Key.
cReinsert the ball on the rear portion of the Security Enclo-
sure into the Security Enclosure Mounting Bracket and
tighten the ball lock to secure it.
dPlug in the female barrel connector of the power cable to
the rear of the Solar Panel.
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Option Actions
eWrap the excess cable length on the back of the Solar
Panel as shown in the following figure.
Figure 13: Mounting the Security Enclosure to a Pole
Mounting the Security
Enclosure to a Flat
Wooden Surface.
aMount the Security Enclosure Mounting Bracket to the
wooden surface using the Lag Bolts and Impact Wrench
or a Socket Wrench.
bReinsert the ball on the rear portion of the Security Enclo-
sure into the Security Enclosure Mounting Bracket and
tighten the ball lock to secure it.
cPlug in the female barrel connector of the power cable to
the rear of the Solar Panel . Wrap the excess cable length
on the back of the Solar Panel as shown in the following
figure.
Figure 14: Mounting the Security Enclosure to a Flat
Wooden Surface
3.4
Placing the Camera Into the Security Enclosure
Procedure:
1Place the camera into the security enclosure.
2Plug the male barrel connector on the power cable into the bottom of the camera.
NOTICE: Ensure the power cable is run into the lower left and rear corner of the security
enclosure and that the male barrel connector end fits securely into the camera.
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Figure 15: Plug in the Power Cable
3.5
Affixing the Front Faceplate
Procedure:
1Affix the front faceplate of the Security Enclosure to the camera by sliding it over the antennas.
Figure 16: Affixing the Front Faceplate
2Secure any excess power cable with a zip tie.
3.6
Locking the Security enclosure
Procedure:
1Secure the Security Enclosure and the camera with the Master Cable Lock by wrapping the
cable around the pole or wooden surface.
NOTICE: Make sure to leave enough slack in the cable to enable the Security Enclosure
to articulate for aiming the camera.
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2Feed one looped cable end through the other looped cable end. Slide the lock through the latch
hole in the bottom of the Security Enclosure and through the free looped cable end.
3Lock the Master Cable Lock and remove the key.
Figure 17: Locking the Cable Lock
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