System Q RoboPlate ROBOPCZ22 Series User manual

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Table of Contents
Part 1 Introduction 1
1 Key Features .................................................................................................................. 1
2 Essential Toolsand WildKat Manager ............................................................................ 1
3 Additional modulesavailable at extra cost .................................................................... 2
ANPRCommand Centre (SOFT1045) .......................................................................................................... 2
RoboPlate FTP Server .................................................................................................................................... 3
RegWATCH (SOFT1046) .................................................................................................................................. 4
Part 2 Connections 5
Part 3 Mounting 5
1 ROBOPCZ22 .................................................................................................................... 5
2 ROBOPMZ50 ................................................................................................................... 6
Part 4 Setup Options 7
Part 5 Camera Positioning 9
1 Lighting .......................................................................................................................... 9
2 Field of View and LensPositioning ................................................................................ 9
3 Angle of View ............................................................................................................... 11
Part 6 Pre-Configuration 13
1 SD Card ........................................................................................................................ 13
2 Finding and Assigning an IP address............................................................................ 13
3 Make a note of the IP Camera address ......................................................................... 19
Part 7 Camera Configuration 20
1 Download WildKat Manager ......................................................................................... 20
2 Configuring the IP address using WildKat .................................................................... 21
3 Device Activation isvia the web interface .................................................................... 24
4 Device Name and Number ............................................................................................ 25
5 Date and Time (DST and NTP) ...................................................................................... 26
6 Zoom Controls............................................................................................................... 27
7 Network ........................................................................................................................ 28
8 Port ............................................................................................................................... 29
9 Storage (FTP) ................................................................................................................ 30
10 ANPR - Basic Settings ................................................................................................... 32
11 ANPR - Schedule .......................................................................................................... 33
12 ANPR - Action ............................................................................................................... 35
Audio - File Triggering ................................................................................................................................. 37
13 ANPR - Realtime Detection & Search ............................................................................ 38
14 ANPR - B&W List ........................................................................................................... 39

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15 I/O Alarm ...................................................................................................................... 41
Part 8 Tip - Adding to a ZIP NVR / DVR on a LAN 42
Part 9 Frequently Asked Questions 45
1 Does it capture in rain, fog or snow? ............................................................................ 45
2 Can non-standard charactersbe recognised? .............................................................. 45
3 Why do I get unexpected results? ................................................................................ 45
4 What speed can vehicles travel? .................................................................................. 45
5 Where do I get support? ............................................................................................... 45
Part 10 Specification 46
1 ROBOPCZ22 .................................................................................................................. 46
2 ROBOPMZ50 .................................................................................................................. 47
Index 48

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Introduction
The ROBOPCZ22 is eyeballstyle camera and the ROBOPMZ50 is a bullet style camera, which
have real-time number plate detection and capture.
1.1 Key Features
· Captures Number Plates
· Extracts Number Plate data
· Black-White-Grey List
· Eyeball6-22mmLens, Bullet 5mm– 50mm
· AlarmOutput
· Sends Emails
· Triggers Relays
· ONVIF Protocol
· Built In Mic*
· IP66
· IR Illuminator
· RS485 Output
· Audio Out
*Eyeballstyle camera only
1.2 Essential Tools and WildKat Manager
To install this product you will need:
· Laptop / Windows PC
· Screwdriver
· Drill
· 3mm hex key (Allen key - Supplied)
· PoE Switch / 12V DC power supply
· Ethernet CAT5/5e/6 Cable
WildKat - Camera ConfigurationTool forWindows
In order to login & use a RoboPlate IP camera it willneed setting to the same IP range as the
network, available to download on Windows via this link below:-
https://softcctv.com/store/Item/SOFT1709

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1.3 Additional modules available at extra cost
1.3.1 ANPR Command Centre (SOFT1045)
The software makes it easyto have more than just black and white lists, you can have multiple
lists or groups, for example:VIP list, customer list, staff list and so on.
It is intended for slow moving traffic in gateways, driveways and entrances or stationary vehicles
on a weigh bridge.
The maximumrecommended vehicle speed is 5 mph so some speed controlmeasure may be
needed. Key features include ..
· Number plates captured as plain text
· Localimage storage
· User definable actions
What happens whena number plate is accepted is determined by RoboPlate’s Actions
An Action may performany, or all, of the following tasks :
· Email
· Popup warnings withaudio
· Trigger network connected VoiceOFF™ units
· Trigger network connected relay(s)
See roboplate.comfor more info.

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1.3.2 RoboPlate FTP Server
RoboPlate ANPR Cameras stores captured number plates on a localSD card, however the
software also facilitates anFTP function to save your data on a PC using this software.
Images are received fromthe RoboPlate Camera and the software stores themas .jpg files.
See roboplate.comfor more info.

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1.3.3 RegWATCH (SOFT1046)
The software can display the live image and a pop up message fromthe camera whena
notification is received fromthe camera.
See roboplate.comfor more info.

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Connections
Powering the camera
Option 1 - Power the camera from
12V DC (via the 2.1mmDC
Socket), the current consumption is
500mA (with IRs on)
The camera is polaritysensitive so
connections must be correctly made.
Option 2 - Power the camera using
a PoE 48V RJ45 Socket
Mounting
3.1 ROBOPCZ22
1. Using the Allen key supplied, loosen the two locking screws on the side of the camera. Rotate
the collar and eyeballcan then be removed.
2. Mount the base using the screws and wallplugs provided.
3. Position eyeballand the collar into position, and then secure the camera using the two locking
screws.

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3.2 ROBOPMZ50
1. Mount the base using the screws and wallplugs prodvided.
2. Using the hex key supplied, loosen the locking screws. Position as required, tighten the locking
screws to secure the camera.

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Setup Options
IPCamera direct to a PC / Computerandpowered via a 12V DC power supply
IPCamera connected to a network PoE Switch

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IPCamera connected to a network non-PoE switchand powered via a 12V DC power
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Camera Positioning
This section describes some important information with regards to camera positioning, the field of
view as determined bylens choice and angle ofview. Some guidance follows advising how to
improve performance.
5.1 Lighting
As ambient lighting is not sufficient for number plate recognitionat dawn, dusk or night-time, the
camera is equipped with built in Infra-Red (IR) LEDs.
Modernnumber plates are designed to be highly reflective so the IR light can take advantage of
this fact at these times.
5.2 Field of View and Lens Positioning
A lens should be selected that results in a wellcropped image eliminating unnecessary areas
either side ofthe target vehicle, this willresult in a larger more detailed view ofthe vehicle.
The following image shows a verywide field of view across a gateway, the RoboPlate cameras
cannot recognise a number plate fromthis image because it is too small.

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The following image shows a much narrower field ofview fromthe same camera, roboPlate
cannot recognise a number plate fromthis image because it is stilltoo small.
The following image only shows the gateway aperture because the vari-focallens fitted to the
same camera has been zoomed eliminating the railings fromeither side. This has resulted in a
much tighter field ofview. The RoboPlate camera can recognise a number plate fromthis. image.
See ZoomControls for more information.
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5.3 Angle of View
Camera positioning is veryimportant, and where-ever possible the camera should be positioned
in front of a vehicle so that the vehicle ‘approaches’ the camera, it can be slightly above or to one
side.
It is important to achieve anangle ofview wherebythe target vehicle stays in the Area ofInterest
for as long as possible such that a number of consecutive, identicalresults can be obtained, this is
not likely to happenwitha high angle ofincidence to the vehicle wherebythe vehicle ‘passes
by’.
The following image shows a high angle ofincidence fromcamera to the white van, the
RoboPlate camera cannot recognise it’s plate, it can however recognise the three cars.

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The diagrambelow shows typical positioning ofthe camera at which good results can be
expected, as the angle ofincidence increases, results willbecome less accurate.

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Pre-Configuration
A windows based PC is required in order to follow these steps fullyand setup the camera with
an IP address using the WildKat Manager software.
*** IMPORTANT ***
Some of the options seenin the browser (web interface) of the camera may not be compatible
with this camera, the menu interface is designed to cover a range ofdifferent cameras so some
features may not be supported.
6.1 SD Card
*** IMPORTANT ***
Do not remove or format the SD Card, as the licence plate registration files and database are
required in order for the camera to performANPR function.
Please contact your supplier / installer if the files on the SD Card are deleted or corrupt.
Recovery of the files maybe provided on a chargeable basis and mayalso require the camera to
be returned to the manufacturer.
6.2 Finding and Assigning an IP address
The best option for networking an IP camera is to assign the camera with a "static"IP address.
There are multiple reasons why you would do this:
· The IP address is known and it willstay the same, making logging into the camera's web
interface simpler and reliable.
· The IP address is known, therefore it is easier ifthe camera is to be added to a DVR or other
device (or software).
· Ifthe router is rebooted (or the DCHP server) it could assign a different IP address to the
devices onthe network, therefore making a static IP address preferred.
There are a few options to find and assign an IP address to your IP camera.
- Option A. Ask the onsite IT department or network administrator for guidance on the IP
address information to assign to the IP camera. Go to Make a note ofthe IP Camera address
onwards.
- Option B. Find a free IP address yourself using the instructions below on a best endeavours
basis if option A is unavailable. (See Option B on next page for instructions)
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Option B - This section describes how to obtain a computers IP
address, then using it find an available address to assign to a camera.
1. Identify the network adaptor
2. Identify if the PC has a static IP or automatically assigned address
3. Identify the PCs current address
4. Using CMD find an available address for the camera
1. Identify the network adaptor the PC is currently using.
Close allprograms currently in use.
Using the PCs search tooltype Network Connections.
· If the hardware connection (Ethernet) is already connected, watch the icon change to
indicate "unplugged"by simply unplugging the cable.
If you have multiple cabled adaptors, you can distinguish between them by connecting/
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· And plug back in to determine ifthat adaptor is being used, below shows the adaptor
Ethernet being used.
· Ifusing WiFithenensure allother adaptors are unplugged and disabled (right click, then
select disable).
Make a note ofthe current "Connections:"type by name :_______________________
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2. Identify if the PC is using a manually assigned static address or if the
PC has obtained the address automatically using "DHCP".
Right-click on the connection type, select Properties.
Double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
· IfObtain an IP address automatically is selected thenproceed to step 3.
· IfUse the following IP address is selected thenproceed to step 4.

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3. Find the PC's current IP address.
Using the PCs search tooltype CMD then click enter to launch command prompt.
Type in IPCONFIG and click enter.
Look for the adaptor name identified in step 1, for example Ethernet adaptor. Scrollup or
down if necessary
4. Make a note of this adaptors address settings here:
IP Address:
______________________________
Subnet Mask:
______________________________
Gateway:
______________________________