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SnapShot ANPR Bollard Camera Installation Guide 

 

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About this Guide
This guide is intended for installation and 
commissioning 

engineers 

who 

are 

familiar  with  Videofit  and  SNAP  ANPR 
processors. It covers the installation and 
testing  of  the  standard  and  dual  bollard 
cameras.  When  these  bollard  cameras 
are  used  in  conjunction  with  a  SNAP 
ANPR  processor,  it  is  essential  that  the 
engineer  has  both  physical  and  log-on 
access to the processor.  
 
Safety Notices Used In This Manual 

Important!

 - Indicates a potential hazard 

that 

could 

seriously 

damage 

the 

equipment  or  endanger  the  engineer  or 
subsequent  user.  Do  not  proceed 
beyond these notices until you have fully 
understood the implications. 
 
Legal Notice 
Camera surveillance is prohibited by law 
in  some  countries.  Check  the  laws  in 
your  local  region  before  using  ANPR 
cameras and associated equipment. 
 
Liability 
Every  care  has  been  taken  in  the 
preparation of this manual. Please inform 
Videofit 

of 

any 

inaccuracies 

or 

omissions.  Videofit  cannot  be  held 
responsible 

for 

any 

technical 

or 

typographical  errors  and  reserves  the 
right to make changes to the product and 
manuals  without  prior  notice.  Videofit 
makes  no  warranty  of  any  kind  with 
regard  to  the  material  contained  within 
this  document,  including,  but  not  limited 
to, 

the 

implied 

warranties 

of 

merchantability 

and 

fitness 

for 

particular  purpose.  Videofit  shall  not  be 
liable  nor  responsible  for  incidental  or 
consequential  damages  in  connection 

with  the  furnishing,  performance  or  use 
of this material. 
 
Trademark Acknowledgments 
SNAP  ANPR  is  a  trademark  of  Videofit 
Limited. 
 
Support 
Should 

you 

require 

any 

technical 

assistance,  please  contact  your  Videofit 
or SNAP ANPR reseller.  
 
 
WARNING – EYE SAFETY HAZARD 
 

Important!

 

These  cameras  do  not  present  any 
hazard  in  normal  use.  Staring  directly 
into the front of these camera models for 
long  periods  at  very  close  range  should 
be avoided. 

Summary of Contents for 6050

Page 1: ...SnapShot ANPR Bollard Camera Model 6050 Standard Camera Model 6070 Dual Camera Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...ted equipment Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual Please inform Videofit of any inaccuracies or omissions Videofit cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice Videofit makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this docume...

Page 3: ...also available in a dual version which includes a high resolution colour overview camera designed to capture full colour images of the vehicle With these models the overview camera is also provided with simple zoom and focus controls 2 Siting the Camera The camera is designed to cover a single traffic lane only typically 3 metres wide at the capture point Any attempt to cover two traffic lanes wit...

Page 4: ... site often results in viewing obstructions from the barrier arm or gates themselves Conversely placing a camera in advance of the barrier is okay providing the cameras are not intended to open the barriers automatically using our Barrier Relay Controller This is because cameras which control vehicle barriers must view the first vehicle in the queue for the system to operate correctly and this can...

Page 5: ... are in situ the bollard cabinet is placed over them finally the base ring is passed through the cabinet door fitted over the studs and bolted down thereby clamping the cabinet to the concrete base Base Clamp Ring Cable entry is usually through a 50mm plastic duct set within the centre of the concrete base On completion this open duct should be sealed to prevent any condensation within the cabinet...

Page 6: ...SnapShot ANPR Bollard Camera Installation Guide Page 6 of 12 Foundation Details ...

Page 7: ...ximum The video output from the ANPR camera is always taken from the BNC connector within the junction box For the Dual version of the bollard a second video output is provided for the colour overview camera This is normally taken directly from the rear of the overview camera itself see below Note that some overview cameras have no BNC connector and a composite cable will be pre wired to the junct...

Page 8: ...w camera if fitted are producing a picture Using the rotary controls on the rear of the ANPR camera see image below adjust the zoom and focus for the best picture For Dual cameras adjust the zoom and focus by adjustment of the lens rings If you need to pan the camera slacken the base mounting bolts and rotate the whole cabinet The ANPR camera may also be tilted on its mount to provide a small elev...

Page 9: ...viewing the rear of the vehicle and needs to be zoomed in closer before the plate will be read Perfect Vehicle Framing Poor Vehicle Framing Finally here is an example of a colour overview image taken by the dual version of the camera Remember that when using these cameras in conjunction with an ANPR processor the overview image will be recorded a fraction of a second after the plate is read and wi...

Page 10: ...eat care to ensure that the video level at the receiver is close to 1vpp and that the full frequency range of the video signal is maintained If any form of digital conversion is used the received analogue signal should be at least 25fps 50fps for high speed traffic full resolution D1 and with no visible compression artefacts With regard to the 24v ac power supply please ensure that the conductor s...

Page 11: ...3 8 metre Zoom 6070 Dual Bollard 3 8 metre Zoom Illuminator Pulsed Infrared ANPR Camera Mono 620 line 1 100 000 th sec 6 50mm zoom Band Pass IR Filter Manual control of zoom and focus Overview Camera Dual Models only Colour 560 line 1 50 th sec 9 22mm zoom Manual control of zoom and focus Cabinet Powder coated steel lockable full height door Lexan window rated IP54 Supply 24v ac Power Consumption ...

Page 12: ...SnapShot ANPR Bollard Camera Installation Guide Page 12 of 12 Revision 3 Copyright Videofit Limited 2005 2013 Videofit Limited Cheltenham England www videofit co uk ...

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