Vicon Roughneck AI V2008B-W310LPR User manual

Quick Guide
Roughneck AI V2008B-W310LPR and V2008B-W818LPR
License Plate Recognition Outdoor Vandal Bullet Camera
XX324-20-02
Cybersecurity Notification: All network connected devices should use best practices for
accessing the device. To that end, these network cameras do not have a default password. A user defined
password with minimum password strength requirements must be set to access the device. See page 15of
this Quick Guide for set-up instructions.
Be sure to check Vicon’s website to be see if you have the most up-to-date camera firmware.
Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will
meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as
described in the documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in
life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
Document Number: 8009-8324-20-02 Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Issued: 1/2023 Copyright © 2023 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
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Link to Setup Guide

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Table of Contents
1Product Overview 4
1.1 Physical Characteristics 4
2Installation and Connection 7
2.1 Package Contents 7
2.2 Installation 7
2.2.1 Checking Appearance 7
2.2.2 LPR Installation Guidelines 7
2.2.3 Mounting Preparation 9
2.2.4 Mounting the Camera 9
2.2.5 Connecting the Cables 11
2.2.6 Adjusting the Camera Position 11
2.2.7 Adjusting the Protection Shield Hood 13
3Connection 14
3.1 Network 14
3.2 System Requirements 14
3.3 Connecting Process 15
3.3.1 Accessing the Camera 15
3.3.2 Connecting from a computer 15
3.4 PRONTO Device Manager 16

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WARNING
This camera operates at 12 VDC/24 VAC/PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at Class 4).
Installation and service should be performed only by qualified and experienced technicians and comply
with all local codes and rules to maintain your warranty.
We are NOT liable of any damage arising either directly or indirectly from inappropriate installation which
is not depicted within this documentation.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
Wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. For tough stains, slightly apply diluted neutral detergent and wipe
with a dry soft cloth.
Do not apply benzene or thinner to the camera, which may cause the surface to melt or lens fog.
Avoid aligning the lens with extremely bright objects (e.g., light fixtures) for long periods of time.
Although this camera is waterproof and suitable for both indoor and outdoor usages, please do not
immerse the camera into water.
Avoid operating or storing the camera in the following locations:
Extremely humid, dusty, or hot/cold environments (recommended operating temperature:
-40°F to +140°F/-40°C to +60°C)
Close to sources of powerful radio or TV transmitters
Close to fluorescent lamps or objects with reflections
Under unstable or flickering light sources
Get Started
This quick guide is designed as a reference for installation of the camera. For additional information on the
camera’s features, functions, and detailed explanation of the web interface controls, refer to User’s Manual for
details. Please read this quick guide thoroughly and save it for future use before attempting to install the
camera. From this guide you will get:
Product Overview: The physical parts, features and dimensions of the camera.
Installation and Connection: The instructions on installation and wire connection for the camera.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Correct disposal of this product
(applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems). This product should be disposed of, at the end of its useful life, as per applicable
local laws, regulations, and procedures.

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FCC Compliance Statement
Information to the user: This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the unit and receiver.
Connect the unit to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the unit.
CE Statement
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. The manufacturer declares that the unit supplied with this
guide is compliant with the essential protection requirements of EMC directive and General Product Safety
Directive GPSD conforming to requirements of standards EN55022 for emission, EN 50130-4 for immunity,
EN 300 and EN 328 for WIFI.
This product is IP67 rated for outdoor environments and IK10 rate for impact protection. The camera also
meets regulations required to be NDAA, GSA schedule and TAA approved.

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1Product Overview
1.1 Physical Characteristics
Figure 1 - 1: Physical Dimension
Figure 1 - 2: Parts Pictorial Index
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Unit: mm (in.)

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Name
Description
1 RJ-45 Ethernet/PoE Port
Connect an Ethernet cable terminated with RJ-45 connector to
the PoE RJ-45 port for both power supply and network
connectivity purposes simultaneously.
2 12 VDC or 24 VAC Port
Power the camera via a 12 VDC or 24 VAC power source. Pay
attention to the polarities when connecting to 12 VDC power
supply.
3 DI/DO Port
DI/DO (Digital Input/Output) ports are equipped for external
devices, e.g., smoke detector, siren, microphone.

Audio In: connect to external device like microphone
that receives sound for camera.

Audio Out: connect to device like speaker to transmit
sound for camera.

Alarm In: connect to external device that can trigger
alarm input signals.

Alarm Out: connect to external device to be triggered
through alarm output signals.
4 Mounting Bracket
Mount the camera onto surface. The mounting bracket is
designed with 3 axes for flexible adjustment.
5 Protection Shield Hood For minimizing the effects from rain and sunlight on image
quality.
6 Internal Interface Cover
Use a cross screwdriver to loosen the 2 screws and open the
cover so that the internal interfaces, including “RESET”,
“DEFAULT” button, “Micro SD Card Slot”, etc., are uncovered.
More details are described on the following table and figure.
Table 1 - 1: Parts Pictorial Index Description
Color Name
Red 12 VDC (+)/24 VAC (~)
Black 12 VDC (-)/24 VAC (~)
Purple Audio Out (+)
Green Audio Out (-)
Yellow Audio In (+)
Orange Audio In (-)
Brown Alarm Out (Signal)
Blue Alarm Out (COM)
Red Alarm In (Signal)
Black Alarm In (GND)
Table 1 - 2: Wire Color Code Chart

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Figure 1 - 3: Internal Interface Pictorial Index
No.
Interface
Description
1 Micro SD Card Slot Insert a micro SD card (supplied) into the slot for recording and file
storage.
2 Reset Button Press the button for 1 second to reboot the camera.
3 Default Button
Press the button for 6 seconds to restore camera’s settings to factory
default settings.
4 Status LED Solid Red
Indicates
boot up
is running. After 2 ~ 3 seconds:
- Solid Red to Flashing Green if boot up is
normal.
- Remains Solid Red if an error occurs.
- Turns off 3 minutes after a successful boot.
Flashing Amber
Indicates firmware upgrade is running.
5 Safety Wire
The safety lanyard is used to prevent the access cover from falling. Be
sure to store the safety wire inside the camera before locking the
access cover to ensure that the camera remains waterproof.
Table 1 - 3: Internal Interface Pictorial Description
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2Installation and Connection
2.1 Package Contents
Check if all items listed below are included in the packing box.
1. LPR Bullet Camera * 1
2. Plastic Anchor * 6
3. Self-tapping Screw (T10) * 6
4. T10 Security Torx Bit * 1
5. Mounting Template * 1
6. SD Card * 1
2.2 Installation
The following tools might help you complete the installation:
Drill
Screwdrivers
Wire cutters
2.2.1 Checking Appearance
When unpacking, check to see if there is any visible damage to the appearance of the camera and its
accessories. The protective materials used for the packaging should protect the camera from most accidents
during shipment. Remove the protective materials from the camera after every item is properly checked in
accordance with the list in Package Contents.
2.2.2 LPR Installation Guidelines
When used to capture license plates, in order to obtain the maximum recognition rate, the LPR camera must
be installed properly to capture license plate images that meet the required quality. There are three (3)
aspects that must be taken into account when installing the LPR camera: minimum size of the plate, scene
lighting and camera angle. This section will outline how the camera must be installed and what the most
common mistakes are.
Installation Requirements
License Plate Size: On the image, the characters on the license plate should have an average height
between 20 and 70 pixels, with 25 pixels being a good reference value. While the software will
recognize letters of 10 pixels in height, there are certain characters in some countries that would be
difficult to discern at this size; the camera sensitivity also affects the ability to read characters of this
size. This should be taken into account when setting up the detection range.

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Camera Position
The recommended vertical angle is about 20°. The maximum recommended value is 35°. The
recommended horizontal angle is about 20°. The maximum recommended value is 35°. In a two-lane
situation, the angle between the plates and the X axis of the scene must be less than 25°.
Vertical Horizontal Angle between Plates
The suggested installation height is 3.3 – 9.8 ft (1 - 3 m). The suggested installation distance is
6.6 – 19.7 ft (2 - 6 m) for the 3.6-10 mm lens or 16 – 36 ft (5 – 11 m) for the 8-18 mm lens.
Refer to the Vicon LPR Camera Setup and Integration Guide for details on setting up the proper field-of-view
(FOV). On the Live screen on the camera interface, the Calibration pattern can be enabled; calibration lines
are shown at 20 pixels. Verify that license plates are at or above 20 pixels for optimal reading. Adjust FOV
from the main camera page.

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2.2.3 Mounting Preparation
Insert the SD card into the slot.
Refer to Figure 1-3. The SD card then has to be recognized and formatted in the camera’s GUI, Event
Setting, SD Card tab. Refer to the LPR Camera Setup Guide for details.
Use the guide pattern to mark out and prepare a mounting area.
1. Place the supplied guide pattern (template) on a mounting surface. Drill 6 mm (0.25”) outer holes x 6
at the mounting surface corresponding to the 6 indicated positions for plastic anchors.
2. Then hammer the 6 plastic anchors into the 6 drilled holes on the mounting surface.
Figure 2 - 1: Guide Pattern
2.2.4 Mounting the Camera
1. There are two ways to connect the wires, depending on your application. Pass all cables that exit from the
mounting bracket through the hole of mounting surface (Figure 2-2, Type I) or place them by the side hole of
the mounting bracket (Figure 2-3, Type II), as illustrated by the following figures.
Figure 2 - 2: Connecting the Wires Type I - Bracket Side Hole
This section is the preserved
area for cable entry space.

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Figure 2 - 3: Connecting the Wires Type II – Mounting Surface Hole
Note When installing your camera using method (Type II), it is recommended that the connections
be made in a junction box to protect against environmental factors such as dust and water.
2. Position the camera to match the 6 holes embedded with the plastic anchors on the surface.
3. Secure the 6 tapping screws tightly to fasten the camera with the mounting surface.
Figure 2 - 4: Mounting the Camera
Plastic Anchors
Tapping Screws

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2.2.5 Connecting the Cables
1. Based on your needs, connect the power cable to the power port via one of the following 3 options.
•24 VAC: Connect a power cable that supplies 24 VAC power source to the terminal block and then
insert the terminal block into the power port.
•12 VDC: Connect a power cable that supplies 12 VDC power source to the terminal block and then
insert the terminal block into the power port.
NOTE: Make sure the polarities match when using 12 VDC power source.
•PoE (Class 3): Connect an Ethernet cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector to the PoE RJ-45 port
for both power supply and network connectivity purposes simultaneously.
2. Insert audio in/out cables and alarm in/out cables to the corresponding terminals of the camera if
required.
Figure 2 - 5: Conneting the Cables
2.2.6 Adjusting the Camera Position
Pan Adjustment (A)
Loosen the locking screw using the T10 torx wrench and rotate the A joint to adjust the camera
horizontally for a variety of installations.
Tilt Adjustment (B)
Loosen the locking screw using the T10 torx wrench and tilt the B joint to adjust the camera vertically for a
variety of installations.
Rotation Adjustment (C)
Loosen the locking screw using the T10 torx wrench and rotate the camera body (C) to adjust the camera
for variety of installations.
PoE
24 VAC
12 VDC
Audio In/Out
Alarm In/Out
Terminal Block

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Figure 2 - 6: Adjusting the Camera Position
Caution
Limitation for three axes position:
Pan range: ±360°
Tilt range: 0° ～90°
Rotation range: ±360°
Note After adjustments, make sure to tighten each joint to prevent the camera from moving.
C
B
Locking Screw
A

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2.2.7 Adjusting the Protection Shield Hood
This camera is designed with capability to operate under rugged environments and may possibly be subject to
the influence from sunlight or rain. The protection shield hood is consequently attached to the camera to
prevent from impact from those outside effects. To adjust the protection shield hood:
1. Loosen the 2 cross screws above the hood.
2. Move the protection shield hood forward or backward to the desired position based on your need for different
applications.
Figure 2 - 7: Adjusting the Protection Shield Hood
Caution
Be sure to adjust the protection shield hood in accordance with the lens coverage in case
shadow problems occurred.
To avoid housing damage, DO NOT adjust the protection shield hood position excessively.
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3Connection
3.1 Network
The camera, which is equipped with Ethernet RJ-45 network interface, can deliver live view image in real time
via both Internet and Intranet manners. Review the topology drawings shown below.
3.2 System Requirements
The table below lists the minimum requirement to implement and operate the camera. It is recommended not
to use any hardware/software component below these requirements for proper performance.
Table 3 - 1: System Requirements
System Hardware
CPU
i5-2430M CPU@ 2.40GHZ
RAM
6 GB or above
Display
NVIDIA GeForce 6 Series or ATI Mobility Radeon 9500
System Software
Operating System
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 10
Browser
Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge
Unit
Power Supply
12 VDC/24 VAC/PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at Class 4)
Networking
Wired*
10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
*A switch is required for surveillance on multiple cameras.
Note
All the installation and operations should comply with your local electricity safety rules.
Caution
When using PoE, this camera is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to any
heterogeneous devices. A heterogeneous network is a network connecting computers and
other devices where the operating systems and protocols have significant differences.

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3.3 Connecting Process
3.3.1 Accessing the Camera
The camera can be accessed directly from its web page or using Vicon’s PRONTO Device Manager, which
can be found on Vicon’s website. Note that when accessing the camera for the first time, a message will
display to reset the password.
Since this is a network-based camera, an IP address must be assigned. The camera’s default IP address is
obtained automatically through a DHCP server in your network; be sure to enable DHCP in "Network
Settings." If DHCP is not available, the camera will use APIPA (link-local address); IPv4 link-local addresses
are assigned from address block 169.254.0.0/16 (169.254.0.0 through 169.254.255.255).
3.3.2 Connecting from a computer
Connecting from a computer
1. Make sure the camera and your computer are in the same subnet.
2. Check whether the network available between the camera and the computer by executing ping the
default IP address. To do this, simply start a command prompt (Windows: from the “Start Menu”, select
“Program”. Then select “Accessories” and choose “Command Prompt”), and type “Ping” and then type in
your IP address. If the message “Reply from…” appears, it means the connection is available.
3. Start a browser, e.g., Internet Explorer, and enter IP address. A login window as shown below should
pop up. In the window, enter the default user name: ADMIN; it is required to change the password when
you login for the first time for added security, which requires at least 8 characters including 1 uppercase
letter, 1 special character, alphanumeric characters to log in.
Further administration on the unit can be found in “User Manual".
Figure 3 - 1: Login Window

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3.4 PRONTO Device Manager
PRONTO is Vicon’s device manager (Discovery tool) that can be used to discover all Vicon cameras on a
system. The complete User Manual can be found on Vicon’s website.
Figure 3 - 2: PRONTO Interface
•Upon startup of the PRONTO Device Manager, the tool’s auto-discovery function generates a list of
the discovered cameras on the network in a resource list.
•There are a variety of filtering options, including filter by All Devices/IP Device/ONVIF Device; IP
range or text.
•There are tabs for Device Properties, Network Settings and Firmware.