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Summary of Contents for System Q RoboPlate ROBOPCZ22 Series
- Page 1 Instruction Manual RoboPlate xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
11 ANPR - Schedule ......................33 12 ANPR - Action ....................... 35 Audio - File Triggering ..........................37 13 ANPR - Realtime Detection & Search ................38 14 ANPR - B&W List ......................39 © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... - Page 3 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 1 ROBOPCZ22 ........................46 2 ROBOPMZ50 ........................47 Index © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
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Page 4: Part 1 Introduction
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 Introduction The ROBOPCZ22 is eyeball style 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 ·... -
Page 5: Additional Modules Available At Extra Cost
An Action may perform any, or all, of the following tasks : · Email · Popup warnings with audio · Trigger network connected VoiceOFF™ units · Trigger network connected relay(s) See roboplate.com for more info. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... -
Page 6: Roboplate Ftp Server
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 1.3.2 RoboPlate FTP Server RoboPlate ANPR Cameras stores captured number plates on a local SD card, however the software also facilitates an FTP function to save your data on a PC using this software. Images are received from the RoboPlate Camera and the software stores them as .jpg files. See roboplate.com for more info. -
Page 7: Regwatch (Soft1046)
Introduction 1.3.3 RegWATCH (SOFT1046) The software can display the live image and a pop up message from the camera when a notification is received from the camera. See roboplate.com for more info. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... -
Page 8: Part 2 Connections
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 Connections Powering the camera Option 1 - Power the camera from 12V DC (via the 2.1mm DC Socket), the current consumption is 500mA (with IRs on) The camera is polarity sensitive so connections must be correctly made. Option 2 - Power the camera using a PoE 48V RJ45 Socket Mounting... -
Page 9: Robopmz50
3.2 ROBOPMZ50 1. Mount the base using the screws and wall plugs prodvided. 2. Using the hex key supplied, loosen the locking screws. Position as required, tighten the locking screws to secure the camera. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... -
Page 10: Part 4 Setup Options
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 Setup Options IP Camera direct to a PC / Computer and powered via a 12V DC power supply IP Camera connected to a network PoE Switch 29/04/2022 RoboPlate.com... - Page 11 Setup Options IP Camera connected to a network non-PoE switch and powered via a 12V DC power supply © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
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Page 12: Part 5 Camera Positioning
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 Camera Positioning This section describes some important information with regards to camera positioning, the field of view as determined by lens choice and angle of view. Some guidance follows advising how to improve performance. 5.1 Lighting As ambient lighting is not sufficient for number plate recognition at dawn, dusk or night-time, the camera is equipped with built in Infra-Red (IR) LEDs. - Page 13 This has resulted in a much tighter field of view. The RoboPlate camera can recognise a number plate from this. image. Zoom Controls for more information. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
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Page 14: Angle Of View
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 5.3 Angle of View Camera positioning is very important, 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. - Page 15 Camera Positioning The diagram below shows typical positioning of the camera at which good results can be expected, as the angle of incidence increases, results will become less accurate. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
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Page 16: Part 6 Pre-Configuration
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 Pre-Configuration A windows based PC is required in order to follow these steps fully and setup the camera with an IP address using the WildKat Manager software. *** IMPORTANT *** Some of the options seen in the browser (web interface) of the camera may not be compatible with this camera, the menu interface is designed to cover a range of different cameras so some features may not be supported. - Page 17 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/ disconnecting the cable, the status should change. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
- Page 18 xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 · And plug back in to determine if that adaptor is being used, below shows the adaptor Ethernet being used. · If using WiFi then ensure all other adaptors are unplugged and disabled (right click, then select disable). _______________________ Make a note of the current "Connections:"...
- Page 19 Double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). · If Obtain an IP address automatically is selected then proceed to step 3. · If Use the following IP address is selected then proceed to step 4. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
- Page 20 xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 3. Find the PC's current IP address. Using the PCs search tool type 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. Scroll up or down if necessary 4.
- Page 21 For example: ping 192.168.1.249 until Destination host unreachable is the reply. · If the message Destination host unreachable displays then this address is free to use for the IP camera. Proceed to Make a note of the IP Camera address © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
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Page 22: Make A Note Of The Ip Camera Address
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 6.3 Make a note of the IP Camera address ______________________________ IP Address: Subnet Mask: ______________________________ ______________________________ Gateway: 29/04/2022 RoboPlate.com... -
Page 23: Part 7 Camera Configuration
Power the camera and connect the network or PoE (the camera takes approximately 1 minute to boot). 7.1 Download WildKat Manager WildKat - Camera Configuration Tool for Windows Download the WildKat Manager from: https://softcctv.com/store/Item/SOFT1709 © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... -
Page 24: Configuring The Ip Address Using Wildkat
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 7.2 Configuring the IP address using WildKat 1. Launch the WildKat Manager, then select Search. 2. Select Refresh List. 29/04/2022 RoboPlate.com... - Page 25 4. Enter the pre-activation Username and Password for the camera. Default login details are:- Default IP 192.168.10.1 User Name admin Password 777777 5. Tick Static Address 6. Enter the new IP address information into Starting Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. 7. Select Update. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
- Page 26 xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 8. Read the message carefully, check for '1 set successfully', if the message displays '0 set successfully' then the details entered in the previous steps were incorrect or the camera is no longer connected. Go back to step 2. 9.
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Page 27: Device Activation Is Via The Web Interface
7.3 Device Activation is via the web interface 1. Right-click and select Open Browser. 2. Enter a new password into the activation page, select Confirm. 3. Enter the user name and new password and login to the camera. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... -
Page 28: Device Name And Number
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 7.4 Device Name and Number Before configuring any settings the camera requires a device name and device number. This ensures that each camera is individual and when multiple cameras are used on one site then each camera can be easily identified. Navigate to: Configuration >... -
Page 29: Date And Time (Dst And Ntp)
Manually Set This option is not recommended for long term deployment. If there is a power cut, the camera will not be able to initialise its date/time after boot-up. Click Save after making any changes © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... -
Page 30: Zoom Controls
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 7.6 Zoom Controls The RoboPlate Cameras have built-in motorised zoom and focus controls. To adjust the zoom Navigate to Live View Then select the Zoom + or - to adjust the zoom. The camera will automatically focus once the button is de-pressed. -
Page 31: Network
Specify the primary DNS server by address that you want the camera to use. This is very important when using specifying an alphabetical NTP time source such as time.google.com Click Save after making any changes © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... -
Page 32: Port
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 7.8 Port Field Name Description Port settings HTTP port (Port 80 as default) the commonly used internet communication protocol for the web interface. HTTPS port (Port 443 as default) standard protected web browser port which encrypted . RTSP port (Port 1240 as default) stands for real time streaming protocol, used for localised streaming of IP cameras or... -
Page 33: Storage (Ftp)
Enter the IP address of the FTP server. Server Address Notes: 1. Populating this field enables FTP 2. Clear this field to disable FTP Port The standard port = 21 Use the port as specified by the FTP server. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... - Page 34 xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 Username Enter a username as specified by the FTP server. Password Enter the password for the username as specified by the FTP server. Remote Path Leave this field blank. Management of the folder structure on the FTP server should be handled by the server and not specified here.
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Page 35: Anpr - Basic Settings
Selecting the geographical region identifies a bias that the ANPR engine can apply to the plate detection logic, it does not specify or limit the results to one country. Click Save after making any changes © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... -
Page 36: Anpr - Schedule
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 7.11 ANPR - Schedule Navigate to: Configuration > Smart Video > ANPR > Schedule Schedule page will have the schedule selected on Blacklist, so ensure before making any changes to the schedule the right list option is selected. As default the cameras ANPR schedule is set to trigger 7*24 Hours, meaning it will constantly detect number plates all day, every day. - Page 37 Click Save after making any changes *For the CSV files to be sent this requires Storage (FTP) to be setup. The CSV file is for use with other software or an external program like excel. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
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Page 38: Anpr - Action
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 7.12 ANPR - Action Navigate to: Configuration > Smart Video > ANPR > Action To add number plates to the Blacklist, Whitelist, navigate to ANPR - B&W List The camera can be set to trigger a specified action when a number plate is recognised either on the Blacklist, Whitelist or is Grey*. - Page 39 Ensure this box is checked for the number plate image to send to the event server. LAN Relay Enabled Ensure this box is checked to enable the LAN Relay trigger. This can be used with a 3rd Party LAN Relay which can © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
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Page 40: Audio - File Triggering
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 receive text or used with the RegWATCH (SOFT1046) software. See Additional modules available at extra cost IP Address Enter the IP address of LAN device or receiver. Port Enter the port number of the LAN device or receiver. Enter the text to be sent to the LAN relay. -
Page 41: Anpr - Realtime Detection & Search
Click to enter the tool for searching through the database of number plates captured. FTP Upload FTP upload the .CSV file to a selected FTP server . Setup the FTP settings in order to upload, see Storage (FTP) © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... -
Page 42: Anpr - B&W List
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 7.14 ANPR - B&W List The camera supports a black and white list of up to 200 vehicle records. Navigate to: Configuration > Smart Video > ANPR > B&W List Vehicle records can be: · Added manually via this web interface ·... - Page 43 4. There should be no blank lines in the data. Upload Vehicle Records via RoboPlate ANPR Command Centre Please refer to the RoboPlate ANPR Command Centre guide for information relating to vehicle record maintenance and upload to the camera. © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
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Page 44: O Alarm
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 7.15 I/O Alarm *** IMPORTANT *** The alarm output of the camera is a 3.3V TTL output relay, this means the alarm output with either be in a low state (0V) or high state (3.3V). Ensure an appropriate OPTO isolator relay is used to isolate the camera voltage to the triggering device. -
Page 45: Part 8 Tip - Adding To A Zip Nvr / Dvr On A Lan
Tip - Adding to a ZIP NVR / DVR on a LAN 1. In the menu of the Recorder, go to Video > Video > IP Channels 2. Set Switch Mode to Manual. (Ignore this step if using a non-PoE NVR or DVR) © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... - Page 46 xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 3. Then click Search 4. Tick the camera in the search, then select Add. 29/04/2022 RoboPlate.com...
- Page 47 Select the Protocol as Onvif_standard Enter the username and password of the camera. Select OK 7. The camera should appear with the IP Address in the bottom table with a green Camera symbol after a few seconds © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com...
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Page 48: Part 9 Frequently Asked Questions
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 Frequently Asked Questions 9.1 Does it capture in rain, fog or snow? Anything that prevents a clear view of a vehicle registration plate will hinder the program’s ability to obtain a successful result. This includes rain, fog, snow and other obstructions. 9.2 Can non-standard characters be recognised? The camera does not look for or match to specific fonts. -
Page 49: Part 10 Specification
Max 5 Simultaneous User Logins Backlight Control BLC / D-WDR / HLC IP66 For External Use Input Voltage PoE (48V) / 12V DC Consumption 500mA (with IRs on) System Compatibility ONVIF Protocol Dimensions Ø 120mm x H 110mm © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... -
Page 50: Robopmz50
xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 10.2 ROBOPMZ50 Image Sensor 1/2.8 Progressive CMOS Resolution 2MP (1920x1080) Lens Type 5mm – 50mm Motorised Lens Shutter 1/2 ~ 1/50000s Day/Night Mechanical (True Day-Night) Video Compression H.264 / H.265 Alarm 3.3V TTL Output (Terminal) Audio Out 1 Output (3.5mm Audio Socket) RS485 1 Output (Terminal) -
Page 51: Index
Requesting support RoboPlate FTP Server Software Essential Tools - S - - F - Schedule ANPR CSV data SD card information Field of View Setting ANPR alarm action Field of View and Lens Positioning © 2022 System Q Ltd RoboPlate.com... - Page 52 xROBOPCZ22 & xROBOPMZ50 Setting ANPR capture schedule Setting the Camera Number Setting the Device Name Setting the IP address Setting the zoom 9, 27 - T - Traffic speed - U - Unexpected ANPR results - W - Wildkat Manager Software 29/04/2022 RoboPlate.com...
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