Vivotek IP816A-LPC User manual

User’s Manual
IP816A-LPC License Plate Capturing
Solution
2MP • WDR Pro • Remote back Focus • Snapshot Focus2MP • WDR Pro • Remote back Focus • Snapshot Focus
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Table of Contents
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................4
Revision History ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Read Before Use.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Symbols and Statements in this Document............................................................................................................ 5
Specications ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Mounting Conguration & Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 6
Physical Description ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Installing to a Camera Stand ................................................................................................................................ 24
Network Deployment ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Software Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Ready to Use........................................................................................................................................................ 29
Accessing the Network Camera ...........................................................................................................................32
Using Web Browsers............................................................................................................................................ 32
Using RTSP Players............................................................................................................................................. 35
Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices.............................................................................................................. 36
Using VIVOTEK Recording Software ................................................................................................................... 37
Main Page................................................................................................................................................................38
Client Settings .........................................................................................................................................................44
Conguration...........................................................................................................................................................50
System > General settings ................................................................................................................................... 51
System > Homepage layout ................................................................................................................................ 53
System > Logs ..................................................................................................................................................... 56
System > Parameters .......................................................................................................................................... 58
System > Maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 59
Media > Image ................................................................................................................................................... 63
Media > Video ...................................................................................................................................................... 75
Media > Audio....................................................................................................................................................... 80
Network > General settings.................................................................................................................................. 81
Network > Streaming protocols .......................................................................................................................... 89
Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).........................................................98
Security > User accounts ..................................................................................................................................... 99
Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) ..................................................... 100
Security > Access List ...................................................................................................................................... 107
PTZ > PTZ settings ............................................................................................................................................ 112
PTZ..................................................................................................................................................................... 115
Mechanical PTZ Operation................................................................................................................................. 115
Event > Event settings........................................................................................................................................ 120
Applications > Motion detection.......................................................................................................................... 134
Applications > DI and DO................................................................................................................................... 137
Applications > Tampering detection ................................................................................................................... 137
Applications > Audio detection ......................................................................................................................... 138
Package management (VADP, VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) ................................................. 140

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Snapshot Focus .......................................................................................................................................142
Recording > Recording settings .............................................................................................................. 144
Local storage > SD card management..................................................................................................... 149
Local storage > Content management ..................................................................................................... 150
Appendix .................................................................................................................................................... 153
URL Commands for the Network Camera................................................................................................ 153
Technical Specications ........................................................................................................................... 253
Technology License Notice....................................................................................................................... 254
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)....................................................................................................... 255

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Overview
The VIVOTEK IP816A-LPC is a professional box network camera offering up to 60 fps @
2-Megapixel resolution with superb image quality, even in the darkest hours of the night.
Combined with IR lights and an outdoor housing, the solution is especially apt for traffic
monitoring in challenging lighting conditions.
Featuring the improved Wide Dynamic Range Technology, WDR Pro, the IP816A-LPC
provides superior visibility in high-contrast lighting environments with 2-shutter capture method.
When combined with 3D Noise Reduction Technology, users can enjoy an increased level of
image detail in extremely dark environments without consuming or wasting unreasonbly high
bandwidth.
To provide top-notch image quality, IP816A-LPC also comes with a P-iris lens, which controls
the iris with extreme precision with its built-in stepper motor. Controlled by advanced software,
the lens maintains the iris opening at an optimal level at all times, resulting in superior sharpness
and depth of eld. VIVOTEK knows that accurately focusing a megapixel network camera can
be difcult due to the level of image detail. In order to help installers properly adjust the focus of
this high resolution camera, the IP816A-LPC is also equipped with VIVOTEK’ s RBF (Remote
Back Focus) System, allowing installers to adjust focus even more accurately.
Revision History
■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release

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Read Before Use
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera
is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance
system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before
installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package
Contents listed below. Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the Network
Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to
avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used
properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who
have basic networking knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing,
general security/surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the
Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For creative and professional developers, the URL
Commands of the Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing
homepages or integrating with the current web server.
Package Contents
■ IP816A-LPC
■ C-mount lens
■ C-mount adaptor ring
■ Camera Stand
■ L-type Hex key wrench
■ Software CD
■ Quick Installation Guide
■ IR light units x2
■ IR light assembly bracket
■ Outdoor housing
Symbols and Statements in this Document
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INFORMATION: provides important messages or advices that might help prevent
inconvenient or problem situations.
NOTE: Notices provide guidance or advices that are related to the functional integrity of
the machine.
Tips: Tips are useful information that helps enhance or facilitae an installation, function,
or process.
WARNING: or IMPORTANT:: These statements indicate situations that can be
dangerous or hazardous to the machine or you.
Electrical Hazard: This statement appears when high voltage electrical hazards might
occur to an operator.

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Specications
Model Number IP816A-LPC enclosure
Power Input 24VAC (+/-10%)
Rating Current 3.5 A
Heater Control 15°C (ON) / 25°C (OFF)
Blower Control 35°C (ON) / 25°C (OFF)
Environmental Operation
Temp.
AE-237 Single heater: -20°C ~ +50°C
AE-236 Double heater: -40°C ~ +50°C (heater is on at -40°C. When temperature
reaches -10°C, camera is powered on)
Protection Level IP66, IK10
Temper Glass thickness 4mm
Mounting Bracket Fully-cable Management
Construction Die-cast Aluminum Alloy
Coating White epoxy powder coating
Dimensions 400 (L) x 130 (W) x 108 (H) mm
Net Weight 2900g
IR light angle of beam
(different IR light units)
AI-104-010 Street: 10º
Mounting Conguration & Dimensions
Swivel Positions and Directions
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Physical Description
Waterproof cable
gland Power Supply Unit
Circulation
fan
Heater for the dual-heater,
-40ºC model
Heater
IMPORTANT:
1. Disconnect devices: A readily accessible disconnect device in the building installation wiring
should be incorporated.
2. Electrical Connection: Only a qualied electrician is allowed to make electrical connections.
3. If you plan to install this camera enclosure into a tropical, sea coastal, or an environment
where salt water or corrosive industrial waste water/moist are present, please seal each
stainless steel screws and ttings with a silicon grease compounds. This will help prevent
electrolysis to occur and extend the life span of the camera and housing.

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Installation
1. Loosen the socket screws using the included L-type hex key wrench, and open the
cover.
2. Secure the IR light units to the included iron brackets using a crescent wrench and a
socket wrench.
3. Secure the IR light bracket to the bottom of th enclosure.

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4. Adjust the IR lights' shooting direction and tighten up the mount screws. You may need
to adjust the shooting angles later.
5. Pass the IR light units' signal wires through the waterproof connectors on the front.

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6. Check the inside of the enclosure to make sure the I/O wires can reach the power
supply unit inside. An approximate of 20cm cable length is required. Install and tighten
up the waterproof connectors.
7. Prepare the AC24V power wires and a CAT5e Ethernet cable (user-supplied). Pass
them through the waterproof connectors.

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BR: brown solid
You may need to remove the RJ45 connector, and use a crimping tool to connect the
Ethernet wires to an RJ45 connector inside the enclosure. Use an Ethernet cable of the
width of 5 ~ 6.5mm.
8. When done, tighten up the waterproof connectors.

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9. Assemble the camera components, e.g., the CS ring and lens module. Align the buffer
pad with the mounting hole at the bottom of the camera (the label side).
LPC
10. Place the mounting plate on top of the buffer pad and then secure it to the camera. You
may need adjust its position so that the lens module can ush align with the tempered
glass.
11. Secure the camera to the enclosure by securing screws through the keyhole slots.

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12. Attach the AC24V power wires and power inputs from the IR light units to the terminal
connector. Connect the Brown and Orange (26AWG) wires from both IR units to the
terminal. Since AC 24V is polarity free, Connect AC 24V from outer source, 24V inputs
for IR (2 pairs), and 24V inputs for camera, all to the same terminal connector.
AC24V
power
Power to IR:
Brown & Orange
Connect the power inputs from another IR light unit to the same terminal connector.

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13. Prepare two power lines as the 24V inputs for the camera. Connect the input lines from
the enclosure's terminal to that on the camera. Also connect the DO- (black) and the
DO+ (red) lines from the IR unit to the camera's terminal connector. You only need to
connect one pair of LED ON/OFF mode DI wires to the camera.
DO+ DO- DI1+ DI2+ DI3+ DI- RS485- RS485+
AC/DC pwr AC/DC pwr
The LED ON/OFF mode DI connection enables the synchronization of IR light and the
automated day/night switching mechanism on the camera.
Listed below is the color scheme for wires coming fom the IR light units.
Description Color Gauge
IR status DO- Orange (26AWG)
IR status DO+ Brown (26AWG)
LED ON/OFF mode DO- Black (26AWG)
LED ON/OFF mode DO+ Red (26AWG)
Input(V-): 24V AC/DC or 12V DC Orange (20AWG)
Input(V+): 24V AC/DC or 12V DC Brown (20AWG)
Output(V-): Volts same as input Black (20AWG)
Output(V+): Volts same as input Red (20AWG)

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14. Having the wiring done inside the enclosure, you can install the enclosure bracket to a
preferred location at your installation site. Drill mounting holes and a cable routing hole (if
preferred) on a wall. Install the bracket.
15. Lift the whole enclosure up to the installation position, and pass the 24V power wire
and the Ethernet cables through the bracket.

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17. Adjust zoom and focus and open a web session with the camera to tune for the best
image. When zoom and focus is done, Close the top cover and fasten the top cover
screws.
16. Mount the enclosure on to the installed bracket, and secure the connection by
tightening the 4 socket screws. Due to the weight of the enclosure (5.5kg), it is best to
have two men mounting the enclosure.

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18. Firmware congurable options:
Open a web console with the camera. Make sure that external IR is turned on in the night
mode, and that the IR cut lter option is synchronized with the digital input you connected
(default is DI1).
Use the Media > Focus function to tune for a best image focus on your target area.

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If preferred, e.g., shooting fast moving vehicles, select the 60fps frame rate.
In the Conguration > Media > Image settings page, select an application scenario, LPC
street or LPC parking lot. Related parameters, such as shutter time, will be automatically
changed for the scenario.

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In the night mode, check if the input signals are correctly detected. You may simulate the
night mode by blocking the IR unit's light sensor. Change the triggering parameters when
necessary.
If your target area is a stretched out eld of view, such as shooting a part of a highway,
nding the best focus can be a problem. You can use the Snapshot Focus utility to make
sure you acquire clear images of the license plates of passing vehicles.

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Operation Procedure:
1.Press the Snapshot Recording button,
e.g., when a car is passing the field
of view. A short, 2.5 seconds of video
recording will be available (including 1
second of pre-recording and another
second of post-recording).
2.The recording takes place on Stream 1
with a focusing result calculated from the
full of the current eld of view.
3.The Snapshot Focus comes with an
embedded Quick time player. Users can
review the current focusing results on a
viewing window. Users can also use the
left arrow key on their keyboard to go
through the recording in a frame-by-frame
manner (after the video is played once).
In this way, an installer can immediately
examine whether the focus is optimal
when a fast going car is captured by
video. If not, he can tune the focus
again and review the imaging result until
satised.
4.Users can also download the short
recording clip to a PC. Note that if the
Snapshot Focus page is refreshed or the
web session is closed, the recording will
be erased.
Note that you can use the arrow buttons
on the sides of the Focus tuning bar to
nd the best focus.