Survision Micropak 3 Manual

LPR Camera Installation &
Settings Manual

This manual is applicable to:
Nanopak: Version 3 and higher
Micropak: Version 3 and higher
Visipak: Version 4 and higher
The SURVISION cameras facilitate a large number of applications
for the road trafc, access control and public safety sectors.
So that the LPR cameras can correctly carry out their required
function, their performance level is crucial. Apart from the settings
adjustment and conguration, the most important factor for
optimal functioning is the camera installation location.
This manual presents the general principles of camera installation,
assembly, aiming and setting adjustment.
It is important that the installation is carried out by a qualied
installer and in a way that is conform to this manual.
The SURVISION teams are at your service to accompany
you throughout your project while taking all your particular
considerations into account.
Introduction
Date of publication: 15/03/2019
Table of Contents

1. Installation location
1.1 - Possible installation locations
1.2 - General installation rules
1.3 - Specic installation rules for car-parks and for normal toll installation when
reading from the front
1.4 - Specic rules for ceiling installation when reading from the front
1.5 - Specic rules for installations in car-parks and normal toll installations
when reading from the rear
2. Assembly
2.1- Assembly and power supply of the NANOPAK Totem
2.1.1 - Assembly procedure with weak electric current
2.1.2 - Assembly procedure with strong electric current
2.1.3 - Installation procedure for totems assembled by SURVISION in factory
2.2 - Assembly of MICROPAK
2.2.1 - Characteristics of the MICROPAK
2.2.2 - Attachment of the support bracket to the wall using the xation kit
with angular displacement provided by SURVISION
2.2.3 - Fixation of support bracket to the ceiling using the xation kit with
anglular displacement provided by SURVISION
2.2.4 - Assembly of AMPHENOL connector
2.2.5 - Diagram of MICROPAK power supply connector
2.3 - Assembly of VISIPAK
2.3.1 - VISIPAK features
2.3.2 - Support bracket installation procedure
2.3.3 - Particular case of SURVISION graduated angle support bracket for
VISIPAK
2.3.4 - Assembly of AMPHENOL connector for VISIPAK
2.3.5 - Assembly of the visor
3. Aiming/Settings adjustment
3.1 - Procedure of adjustment of SURVISION cameras
4. Maintenance
4.1 - Preventative maintenance
4.2 - Firmware update
4.3 - Curative maintenance
4.4 -RMA procedure
Table of Contents

1 - Installation location
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1.2 - General installation rules
Long plates Small plates*
Sensor Minimum
distance**
Maximum
distance
Max. width
of lane
covered
Minimum
distance
Maximum
distance
Max. width lane
covered
NANOPAK 3 2m/6.56 ft 8m/26.25 ft 4m/13.12 ft 2m/6.56 ft 5m/16.40 ft 2,6m/8.53 ft
MICROPAK 3
12mm 4m/13.12 ft 7.5m/23ft 4m/13.12 ft 3m/9.84 ft 5,5m/18.04 ft 2,6m/8.53 ft
MICROPAK 3
16mm 5m/16.40 ft 10m/ 32.81 ft 4m/13.12 ft 4m/13.12 ft 7,5m/24.61 ft 2,6m/8.53 ft
MICROPAK 3
25mm 8.5m/26.25 ft 15m/49.21 ft 4m/13.12 ft 7m/22.07 ft 10m/32.81 ft 2,6m/8.53 ft
VISIPAK 4 3m/9.84 ft 40m/131.23 ft 7m/22.97 ft 3m/9.84 ft 25m/82.02 ft 4,5m/14.76 ft
* Value for small plates including (not exclusively) the United States, Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Monaco & South America..
** Distance between the camera and the point where we want the plate to be read
Angle restrictions
The total sum of the vertical angle and the horizontal angle (the angle formed between the
roadside and the camera aiming line) should not exceed 30°.
The camera must point at least slightly vertically downwards to prevent direct illumination
from the sun.
Distance* Height/max posible
side adjustment for 30°
2m/6.56 ft 1m/3.28 ft
5m/16.4 ft 2,5m/8.2 ft
10m/32.81 ft 5m/16.4 ft
15m/49.21 ft 7,5m/24.61 ft
20m/65.62 ft and over 10m/32.81 ft
* Distance between the camera and the point
where we want the plate to be read 5
The eld of vision should be clear of all obstacles:
- Barrier line (horizontal bar)
- Pedestrian crossing in front of camera
- Vehicule crossing in front of camera
Distance restrictions
The SURVISION cameras can read from both front and rear, i.e. :
• The NANOPAK can be installed in a barrier column or in a Totem.
• The MICROPAK and the VISIPAK can be installed on a pole, on a wall,
on a ceiling or on a gantry.
1.1 - Possible installation locations

Where cameras are installed before being connected to the power supply and the
computing network, it is essential that the connectors be protected against water entry.
Installation location rules for maximum performance:
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• Installation of the camera on the same side as the terminal stand,
• On a curved lane, place the camera to the outside of the curve,
• Where the supporting xture allows it, the lack of horizontality caused by the angles should
be reduced to a minimum,
• The camera view of the vehicle should not be totally or partially concealed by any
environmental element (barrier bar or column, advertising sign, etc…),
• There should be no vehicle or pedestrian passing between the camera and the vehicle
being lmed.
Installation location rules to ensure maximum performance:
See table on page 5 for minimum and maximum distance.
The minimum distance of 3.5m/11.48 ft allows the plate to remain in the image when the
vehicle has come to a stop so that performance is not degraded by other vehicles trying to
pass quickly through behind it.
1.3 - Specic installation rules for car-parks and for normal toll installation
when reading from the front

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1.4 - Specic rules for ceiling installation when reading from the front
Installation location rules to ensure maximum performance:
1.5 - Specic rules for installations in car-parks and normal toll installations
when reading from the rear
The minimum distance of 7m/22.97 ft ensures that the plate is read before the vehicle arrives
at the terminal, even for the longest vehicles.
The camera must be installed at a horizontal distance “X”, equal to half of H, the
installation height less the height of the barrier bar.
The space given by the distance x ensures that the plate is read before the plate arrives at
the barrier, without the barrier appearing in the image.

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2 - Assembly

Attention, hot surface
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
When handling the NANOPAK Totem, please take the required precautions and pay
particular attention to the following diagrams:
Attention, risk of electric shock
Alternating current
The protective earth is a safety measure which makes it possible, in the case of error, to
deliver a dangerous electrical current to the ground.
The protective earth, « PE » measure » is guaranteed by the protective conductor.
The protective earth, « PE » (with green/yellow insulating sheath) is a conductor used as a
measure of protection during an indirect contact to connect metallic elements with:
- other objects;
- foreign conducting elements;
- ground terminals, ground conductors, and active elements which have been earthed.
Warning about a risk due to hot surfaces during the handling, for example, of
machines, tools, etc…
The symbol indicates a dangerous situation which, if the correct behavior is not
adopted, can lead to slight bodily harm and possible material damage.
In order to cause burns to a human being, a hot surface must have a temperature of above
45°C. Warning signs should be present for temperatures above 60°C.
Behavior to adopt:
Such workplaces pose a risk of burning or scalding and those involved with such equipment
must take appropriate care.
Warning of dangerous voltage in the workplace.
Behavior to adopt:
In workplaces associated with a risk of dangerous voltage, personnel must be
qualied (for example, hold electrician qualications and have a knowledge of electronic
engineering) and have the express authorization of the company head.
Non-authorized persons should not have access to these workplaces or open the such-
indicated electrical boxes or cabinets.
Application:
This symbol denotes electrical installations or devices supplied with alternating
current.
Behavior to adopt:
The installations and devices must be provided with an alternating current supply.
Protective earth
Application:
On electrical installations and devices belonging to the electrical
protection class:
“Protective earth”
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2 .1 - Assembly and power supply of the NANOPAK Totem
2 .1.1 - Assembly procedure with weak electric current
5. Reclose the totem to nalise the
installation. Ensure that the screws are
tightenend uniformly.
2. Expose the wires of the brown (positive
and white (Ground) cables. The green
and yellow cables can be connected
to the “dry contact” of the barrier if
necessary.
1. Remove rear part. The NANOPAK is
already installed in the Totem on delivery.
3. If you assemble the Totem directly
on site, the tilt of the camera can be
adjusted by adjusting the 3 screws.
4. The side angle can be adjusted by
pivoting the totem. Adjust the camera
using the conguration procedure on
page 28.
The assembly with weak current corresponds to a 24V power supply located on the outside
of the totem.

2.1.2 Assembly procedure with strong electric current
Connect the different elements to put on the
terminal as displayed in the photo:
1 - Power supply
2 - Circuit-breaker
3 - Terminal blocks for connection
The power supply of the totem must respect the
following specications:
- 100 VAC – 240 VAC in 50/60Hz in entry
- 24 VDC in exit
- 0.38 – 0.24 A
The cable sections in front of and behind
the terminal must be compatible with the
manufacturer instructions indicated on the
technical sheet of the terminal.
The Ethernet cable to be used, which is not
provided by SURVISION must be at least Cat5e in
accordance with local regulations.
The circuit-breaker should
be selected according
to the standards of the
country of operation:
- CE standard
- UL standard
The circuit breaker used
by SURVISION is the Multi9
C60- 17456 of Schneider
Electric.
Step 1
The 24V power supply is inside the totem.
The connection to the electricity supply on the terminal is carried out according to the
diagram LNG attached to the totem interior:
- L = Live (Phase)
- N = Neutral
- G = Ground (Earth)
The coherence must be maintained between live and neutral at the entry and exit of the
circuit breaker.
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1
2
3

Step 2
2.1 Install the terminal on
the backplane
2.2 Install the circuit breaker
on the backplane.
2.3 Install the power supply
on the backplane
Step 3
3.1 Install the backplane in the totem
Fix the screws of the
backplane as well as the
NANOPAK by adjusting the
inclination
Step 4
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SURVISION can carry out this operation.
See 2.1.3
3.2 Connect a second
earth cable to the door.
3.3 Secure the cable entry
in the strong current so that
it cannot detach from the
terminal.
Connect to earth

2.1.3 Installation procedure for totems assembled by SURVISION in factory
The installer has to assemble:
- The power supply cable in strong current on the
terminal
- The Ethernet cable
- The zip lock strips for the electric cables for the
Ethernet cable and the power supply cable for
strong current
The zip lock supports are tted at the factory. The zip
locks to be used are delivered with the totem.
The connection with the power supply on the terminal is
carried out following the diagram L N attached to
the interior of the totem, ie :
- L = Live
- N = Neutral
- = Ground
The power supply of the Totem must respect the
following criteria:
- 100 VAC – 240 VAC in 50/60Hz on entry
- 24 VDC on exit
- 0.38 – 0.24 A
The cross-sections of the power supply cables before
the terminal must respect the following diameters:
- 4 – 10 AWG
- 1,5mm² and 4mm²
The Ethernet cable (not provided by SURVISION) used
must be at least Cat5e in accordance with the local
regulations.
The totems assembled in the factory by SURVISION are delivered as below:
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In the case of a modication to the
assembly not being carried out by
SURVISION, SURVISION cannot be held
responsible for any consequences.

2.2 - Assembly of MICROPAK
2.2.1 Characteristics of the MICROPAK
The Ethernet and power supply cables are provided by SURVISION (Deliveries in the USA only
include the power cables). The power cable measures 3m.
- Power supply : 24 VDC
- Consumption :12 W
The options available with the MICROPAK are:
• White lighting
• Pole-mounting support
• Support xture
• Longer power supply cables
• Cables with complementary signals (RS-485, I/O)
IR/BW camera
IR/BW lter
IR/BW LED
Ethernet port
Power
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2.2.2 Attachment of the support bracket to the wall using the xation kit with
angular displacement provided by SURVISION
Step 1
Step 2
1.2 - First attach the three screws (but
not the one on the curved ruler)
1.3 - Then t the screw on the curved ruler
to set the required tilt (20° in our example)
Fit the cradle and the camera to the
bracket using the two diameter M6
screws.
1.1 - Fit the cradle to the front of the
sunvisor, on the lower part, using the
screws of diametre M5

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Step 3
Adjust the base of the camera so that the
plates appear horizontal in the image using
the central screw under the bracket joint
2.2.3 Fixation of support bracket to the ceiling using the xation kit with
angular displacement provided by SURVISION
Step 1
1.1 - Fit the cradle to the front of the
sunvisor, on the lower part, using the
diameter M5 screws
1.2 - First attach the three screws (but
not the one on the curved ruler)
1.3 - Then t the screw on the curved
ruler to set the required tilt (20° in our
example)

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Fit the cradle and the camera to
the bracket using the two screws of
diameter M6
Step 2
Step 3
Adjust the plane of the camera so that the plates
appear horizontal in the image using the central
screw under the bracket joint

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2.2.4 Assembly of AMPHENOL connector
Step 1
Step 2
Fit the waterproof screw, the waterproof joint and the support into the
cable.(Cable of external diameter: between 5.0 and 6.5mm/0.20 and
0.26’’)
Fit the waterproof screw on the cable end and tighten.
(screw torque: 5~15kgf-cm, this screw torque corresponds to a strong
twisting by hand but without tools)
2.2.5 Diagram of MICROPAK power supply connector
This cable provide SURVISION.
The MICROPAK power supply connecter allows us to connect the camera to other functions
such as the IO In and Out, the RS 485 as well as the connection to a LUMIPAK for additional
illumination. The connection system varies depending on the option chosen for the
MICROPAK.
Pin Fonction
124V_IN
2GND_IN
3IO_IN+
4IO_IN-
5IO_OUT
6IO_OUT
7RS485_A
8RS485_B
9GND
10 FLASH

2.3 - Assembly of VISIPAK
2.3.1 VISIPAK features
The Ethernet and power supply cables are provided by SURVISION. The power supply cable
is 3m/9,84 ft in length.
- Power supply: 24 VDC
- Consumption: Maximum 60W/Average 40W
The options available with the VISIPAK are:
• Colour optical head
• White lighting
• Speed calculation
• Extended temperature -40° to +131°F on «start-up»
• 24V power supply
• Pole mounting system
• Articulated and graduated Quickset support with pre-adjustable lming angle
• Pan-tilt engine/ Relay 1A
• External projecter with strong synchronised power LUMIPAK)
IR/BW camera
IR/BW lter
IR/BW LED
Ethernet port
Power
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Step 3
2.3.2 Support bracket installation procedure
Step 1 Step 2
Turn over the VISIPAK and t the rubber
plate
The VISIPAK can be mounted from underneath as illustrated below or by above by using
the holes of the visor screws to attach the bracket.
Fit the bracket into place, t and tighten
the supplied screws
Adjust the aiming angle of the sensor
by using the key on the central wheel/
joint