Super Circuits PC813IR User manual

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50 Ft IR True LPR Weatherproof Camera
User Manual
The Supercircuits PC813IR LPR (License Plate Recognition) camera is ideal for isolating images of license
plates of cars moving through an entry point, in slow trac, or when stationary. This camera provide a
usable license plate image, day or night.
LED Array
Mounting Plate
Lens
Gimbal Set Screw
Cable
Guide
Sun Shield
Important features include:
• 600 lines of resolution
• 9-22 mm lens
• 50 ft IR range
• Captures license plates on vehicles moving up to 30 mph
• Concealed bracket
• 4.88” (w) x 12.8” (l) x 7.72” (h)
LPR Camera Image of a Car at Night
What’s in the box
• Mounting template
• 4 screws with wall inserts
• Hex wrench
• Power cable adapter
• This instruction sheet
Camera Placement
To capture the image of a license plate, the vehicle cannot be traveling more than 30 mph, and the camera
must be positioned within a specic range. Also, since some jurisdictions only require license plates to be
displayed on the back of the vehicle (for instance, on motorcycles in most locations) the camera should be
positioned to see them. The position of the camera should meet the following four criteria:
Horizontal distance: The camera must be placed within 50 feet of the target license plate.
Horizontal range: Horizontally, the camera must be positioned between 8° and 35° left or right of
the centerline of the vehicle.
+8°0°
+35°
Direction of
Camera
-35°
-8°
Sector with
best view
Sector with
best view
Camera
Vertical range: Vertically, the camera must be positioned between 10° and 38° of the plane the
vehicle is traveling in.
10°
38°
Direction of Travel
Position Camera in This
Sector for Best View
Field of view: the camera field of view should be adjusted to include the entire lane width where the
vehicle will travel. These adjustments are made by aiming the camera, setting the zoom (tele-wide),
and focus. See step 2.
Field of View - 811 x 508 pixels
Step 1. Installing the camera
When installing the camera, the video and power drop cables can be routed through the mounting
surface behind the mounting plate (most secure), or through cable guides on the sides of the mounting
plate.
1. Find the optimal position for the camera, observing the Camera Position guidelines above.
2. Determine and acquire fasteners adequate to attach the camera to the mounting surface. The screws
and wall inserts are provided with your camera work well with many surface types.

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3. Apply the mounting template to the mounting surface. Mark the location of the holes for the
fasteners.
4. Attach the camera to the mounting surface with 4 fasteners.
5. Connect the drop cable BNC connector to a mating connector on a video extension cable. Connect
the other end of the extension cable to a video recorder or monitor.
NOTE Drop cable video and power connectors are not waterproof.
6. Connect the camera power drop cable to a power extension cable. The polarity of the power drop
cable is shown in the following representation. An adapter for a non-connectorized power source is
provided with the camera.
7. Connect the other end of the power extension cable to a 12 VDC power source. Verify that an image
from the camera appears on the monitor.
Step 2. Camera setup
All setup adjustments are made on the underside of the camera body.
8. While observing video from the
camera, loosen the gimbal set screw
until the camera body can move freely.
9. Point the camera at the center of the
eld of view, then tighten the set
screw.
10. Set the Tele-Wide adjustment to ll the
image with the best eld of view.
11. Set the focus adjustment to sharpen
the image.
Focus
Tele-Wide
IR LED
Intensity Pot.
IR LED
Working
Time Pot.
Gimbal
Set Screw
12. While viewing a license plate under the darkest conditions, remove the cap on the underside of the
camera. Then:
a. Adjust the IR LED Intensity potentiometer to produce the best image for the normal distance
of the vehicle from the camera. Increase the level for more distant vehicles.
b. Adjust the IR LED Working Time potentiometer for IR use to begin at a specic lighting level.
For example, you can adjust this potentiometer to also use IR during bright conditions, such
as daylight.
c. Reinstall the cap.
Table1.Specications
Item Specication
IP rating IP66
Filter Five-layer lter
Image Sensor 1/3” Hi-resolution Color Sony® CCD
Pixels 811 (H) x 508 (V)
Horizontal Resolution 600 TVL
IR LED 80-LED IR array
Vertical frequency 60 Hz
Horizontal Frequency 15.734 KHz
Clock Frequency 28.636 MHz z
Scanning System 2:1 Interlace
S / N Ratio ≥ 50 dB
Electronic Shutter Fixed
White Balance Auto tracking
Back Light Compensation ON
Auto Gain Control ON
Gamma 0.45
Video Output 1 V p-p, 75Ω
Lens 9 - 22 mm vari-focal auto-Iris lens
Viewing angle Diagonal: 21° / horizontal: 17° vertical:13°
Power Supply 12 VDC ± 10%
Current Consumption 200mA
Available IR Distance 6.56 ft~ 49.18 ft (2 m~ 15 m)
Dimension 9.92” x 7.30” x 4.13” (252 mm x 185.5 mm x 105 mm)
Weight 4.32 lbs (1960 g)
Storage Temperature -22°F ~ +140°F (-30°C ~ +60°C)
Operating Temperature -22°F ~ +104°F (-30°C ~ +40°C)
Capture the license plate Up to vehicles traveling at the speed of 30 mph