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L6Q Installation Guide
DECEMBER 2022
*MN008660A01*
MN008660A01-AC
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2022 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 L6Q Installation Guide DECEMBER 2022 *MN008660A01* MN008660A01-AC © 2022 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved...
  • Page 2 License Rights The purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
  • Page 3 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: 2000 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL. 60196 Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name: L6Q conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d), and section 15.109(a)
  • Page 4 RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for the devices which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for Compliance with applicable standards and Regulations. Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by Motorola Solutions, may void the user's authority to operate this device. Contact Us For inquiries, see https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/support.html...
  • Page 5 MN008660A01-AC Read Me First Read Me First Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in this publication, you notice the use of Warning, Caution, and Notice. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or observed.
  • Page 6 The following list contains part numbers and titles of related publications. To find and download the publications, visit https://learning.motorolasolutions.com. Part Number Title MN007777A01 Mobile Companion User Guide MN007784A01 Vigilant LEARN Mobile User Guide MN008511A01 Vigilant Hardware Extended Warranty VSD53381 L6Q Get Started Guide...
  • Page 7 MN008660A01-AC Document History Document History Version Description Date MN008660A01-AA Initial Release April 2022 MN008660A01-AB August 2022 • Updated Solar Panel installation • Updated Mobile Companion user interface screenshots MN008660A01-AC December 2022 • Updated Components and Installation Tools • Updated Pre-Installation Process •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Figure 16: Pair Camera.......................... 33 Figure 17: QR Code Location.........................34 Figure 18: Serial Number Location......................34 Figure 19: L6Q Quick Deployment Carry Case..................35 Figure 20: Solar Power Installation......................39 Figure 21: Battery Tie Cable Connector....................40 Figure 22: AC Power Installation......................42 Figure 23: DC Power Installation......................43...

  • Page 9: Figure 1: L6Q Overview

    The L6Q Installation Guide contains all of the information required to set up, install, and begin capturing detections with the L6Q camera system. It is recommended to review this guide in its entirety before embarking on installation for the first time. The steps in the Pre-Installation and Hardware Installation sections are presented in the order that they should be performed.

  • Page 10: Figure 2: Black Shroud

    Charging Port Door Battery Tray Batteries The L6Q is designed to be physically secure and to blend in with its surroundings by customizing its shroud. The removable shroud comes in Black or White and can be painted to suit the location's surroundings.

  • Page 11: Figure 3: White Shroud

    Ideal Site Qualities Some sites may require permits or approval for installation. Survey the install location to identify the power source and mounting location. Sites ideal for L6Q installation have the following qualities: • For solar panel deployment, a mounting pole or surface in unobstructed direct sunlight with south- facing orientation that will see the most hours of sunlight during the day.
  • Page 12 MN008660A01-AC Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview • 120V AC or 12V DC Deployment (with optional add-on AC or DC adapter. 120V AC or 12V DC deployments require an existing power facility pre-installed by a certified electrician. • Swappable High Capacity Battery Only. Covert and wireless configuration with up to 20,000 scans.
  • Page 13 MN008660A01-AC Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Item Type Items Batteries 10 ft. USB-C Cable (with USB- A Adapter) Hex Key Tool (for band ties) Pin and Torx Tool (for camera doors)
  • Page 14 MN008660A01-AC Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Item Type Items Metal Band Ties (2x) Lag Bolts (2x) (for optional mounting to a surface) Reusable Zip Ties (2x)
  • Page 15 MN008660A01-AC Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Item Type Items Long Range Antenna and An- gle Adapter Optional Add-Ons Quick Deployment Carry Case NOTE: The L6Q kit may come with these optional add- on items selected during the ordering process.
  • Page 16 MN008660A01-AC Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Item Type Items Solar Panel Kit Additional Required Items Wire Snips (for wire trimming and stripping) NOTE: These addi- tional required items are not included in the L6Q kit. Wire Shrink Wrap...
  • Page 17 MN008660A01-AC Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Item Type Items Optional Items Power Drill (if mounting on surface) NOTE: These items may be optional de- pending on the con- ditions of the instal- lation site. Ladder (for installation above...
  • Page 18 MN008660A01-AC Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview LED Status Indicator The LED inside the Charging Port door serves as a status indicator that can display power, error, pairing, and connection status conditions. To access the Status LED, open the Charging Port door with the Pin and Torx Tool.

  • Page 19: Figure 4: Mobile Companion Application Qr Code

    Agency Manager / Site Manager access to Vigilant VehicleManager / Vigilant ClientPortal is required to log in to the Mobile Companion app and set up the L6Q camera. If you do not have the proper account type, contact Vigilant Support.

  • Page 20: Figure 5: Mobile Companion Login Screen

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Procedure: 1 Open the Mobile Companion app on an Android or iOS device. 2 Tap the Serversite drop-down menu and select the desired LEARN or ClientPortal server. NOTE: Vigilant VehicleManager users normally leave LEARN-NVLS selected. 3 Enter your Vigilant VehicleManager or ClientPortal username and password.

  • Page 21: Figure 6: Mobile Companion Home Screen

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Viewing Camera Details in Mobile Companion Use the Cameras screen to view a list of cameras installed through the app, camera details, and camera management options. Paused installations for each camera can be resumed from the Camera Details screen.

  • Page 22: Figure 7: Cameras Screen

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation 2 If the list of cameras is too large, use the Filters to narrow down the list based on selected criteria. Or, use the Planet icon to view a map of the available cameras. Use the List icon to switch back the list view.

  • Page 23: Figure 8: Status

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation 5 Check the Signal Status to verify that the selected camera's SIM card is active and correctly installed. 6 Check the Battery Level and verify that there is sufficient charge. Figure 8: Status 7 Check the Location reported by the camera. If incorrect, use the Update location... link to update the location and direction the camera is facing.

  • Page 24: Figure 9: Type

    X button. Installing a SIM Card and SD Card To upload detections to Vigilant VehicleManager or Vigilant ClientPortal, each L6Q camera requires an active SIM card. Additional storage is provided by an included SD card to buffer detections in case...

  • Page 25: Figure 10: Sim And Sd Card Slots

    Switching to a new SIM does not require re-provisioning. Procedure: 1 Remove the L6Q Camera, Batteries, Battery Tray, USB Cable, and the Pin and Torx Tool from the box or Rapid Deployment Carry Case. Remove and discard any foam present between the battery slots in the battery tray.

  • Page 26: Figure 11: Battery Installation

    Figure 11: Battery Installation Charging the Battery During setup, the L6Q battery can be charged through any of the available camera power options. When the battery is charging, the LED Indicator inside the Charging Port door will blink red. When the battery is fully charged, the LED Indicator will turn solid green.
  • Page 27 2.7.2 Charging with the AC Adapter The AC adapter is an optional add-on for the L6Q Installation Kit and may not be included. Procedure: 1 Connect the M12 elbow connector from the AC adapter to the lower port on the back of the camera and screw down the connector sleeve to secure.
  • Page 28 Pairing Cameras to Mobile Companion L6Q cameras must first be paired to the Mobile Companion app in order to send detections to Vigilant VehicleManager, view camera information, and perform aiming. A QR code can be used to pair a L6Q camera, or the camera serial number can be manually entered.

  • Page 29: Figure 12: Home Screen

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Figure 12: Home Screen 2 At the top of the Cameras screen, tap +.

  • Page 30: Figure 13: Cameras Screen

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Figure 13: Cameras Screen 3 To start the pairing process, tap Start Installation and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 31: Figure 14: Install A New Camera Screen

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Figure 14: Install A New Camera Screen 4 Select the LEARN Agency or ClientPortal Site that this camera will send detections to.

  • Page 32: Figure 15: Select End Point Screen

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Figure 15: Select End Point Screen 5 Power on the camera by pressing and holding the power button for one second. If the camera is already on, press the power button once to activate the pairing process. 6 Tap Next in the app to advance to the Pair Camera screen.

  • Page 33: Figure 16: Pair Camera

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Figure 16: Pair Camera 7 Pair the camera by selecting one of the following methods: Option Actions Scan QR Code a Select the Scan QR Code option on the Pair Camera screen. b Aim the mobile phone camera at the QR code inside of the power port door.

  • Page 34: Figure 17: Qr Code Location

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Option Actions c In a well lit area, hold the phone cam- era about one foot away from the QR code. Center the QR code in the camera frame until it scans and the next screen appears.

  • Page 35: Figure 19: L6Q Quick Deployment Carry Case

    Packing for Travel When it's time to head out to the installation site, place all L6Q hardware and installation tools back into the box or into the optional add-on Quick Deployment Carry Case. The case is designed to carry the L6Q kit safely and securely, minimizing trips up and down ladders.
  • Page 36 The L6Q Hardware Installation process is different depending on which camera power solution has been selected for the installation site. Skip to the section appropriate for the power solution in use and complete the steps. Then, skip to the Camera Installation section to install the L6Q camera. Mobile Companion App Navigation While performing the installation, use the Mobile Companion app to follow along with each step.
  • Page 37 MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation • If Start hardware installation was selected, continue to the next step.
  • Page 38 MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation 2 Enter a name for the camera, and select the type of street the camera is monitoring. 3 Verify the location and direction of the camera. 4 To update location and direction of the camera information in the Set Camera Location screen, select Change.

  • Page 39: Figure 20: Solar Power Installation

    Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Solar Panel Installation Solar panel installations are ideal for locations that get plenty of direct sunlight and are the easiest way to power L6Q deployments. Figure 20: Solar Power Installation The solar panel kit comes with the following items: •...

  • Page 40: Figure 21: Battery Tie Cable Connector

    Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation 3.2.1 Assembling the Solar Panel It is recommended to travel with the packaged unit and perform assembly of the solar panel at the L6Q installation site. NOTE: Perform assembly on the ground before ascending a ladder with the unit.
  • Page 41 Mounting the Solar Panel The solar panel should be positioned vertically on a pole above the L6Q camera and be 12–14 feet off the ground, facing South. Use the carrying strap to keep your hands free when carrying the solar panel up the ladder.

  • Page 42: Figure 22: Ac Power Installation

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation AC Power Installation The AC 120V External Power option requires an existing AC power outlet installed by a certified electrician. Figure 22: AC Power Installation 3.3.1 Installing AC Power Procedure: 1 In the Mobile Companion app, select the AC 120V External Power option on the Power Source screen.

  • Page 43: Figure 23: Dc Power Installation

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation 5 Skip to the Camera Installation section to continue the installation process. DC Power Installation The DC 12V External Power option requires an existing DC power facility installed by a certified electrician. Figure 23: DC Power Installation 3.4.1 Installing DC Power Procedure:...

  • Page 44: Figure 24: Conductors Connection

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation 3 Strip about 0.5 in. of insulation from the conductors on the DC power cable and the conductors coming from the DC power source. 4 Connect the conductors as shown in the following figure, using the electrical wire twisting caps, or solder and electrical insulation tape.

  • Page 45: Figure 25: Camera Mounting

    The camera can be mounted to a pole with two included metal band ties or to a flat surface with two included lag bolts. The L6Q kit also includes two reusable zip ties to temporarily hold the mounting bracket in place until the two metal band ties can be secured.
  • Page 46 MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation 3.5.2 Powering On and Pairing the Camera If necessary, power on and re-pair the camera to the mobile phone before attaching the camera to the mounting bracket. Procedure: 1 Power on the camera by pressing and holding the power button for one second. If the camera is already on, press the power button once to activate the pairing process.

  • Page 47: Figure 26: Successful Pairing

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 26: Successful Pairing 3 If the pairing is successful, skip to the next section, Installing the Camera. 4 If the pairing is unsuccessful, tap Reconnect and wait for the application to reconnect to the camera.

  • Page 48: Figure 27: Reconnect

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 27: Reconnect 5 If the camera fails to reconnect, tap Pair to start the pairing process and re-pair the camera. Tap Scan to open the app camera.

  • Page 49: Figure 28: Pairing The Camera

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 28: Pairing the Camera 6 Aim the mobile phone camera at the QR code inside of the power port door. Center the QR code in the camera frame until it scans and the next screen appears.

  • Page 50: Figure 29: Scanning The Camera

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 29: Scanning the Camera 7 Wait until the camera successfully connects. 3.5.3 Installing the Camera Procedure: 1 Connect the Long Range Antenna to the upper connector on the back of the camera. If necessary, connect the Angle Adapter first so that the antenna can be positioned vertically as shown.

  • Page 51: Figure 30: Application - Aiming

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Camera Aiming Camera aiming is essential to maximize the license plate capturing performance of the camera. Proper aiming ensures that license plates traveling through the camera’s field of view are at an ideal height and angle to generate an image that is as clear and readable as possible.

  • Page 52: Figure 31: Aiming Success

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation 2 To adjust the aim, grip the camera firmly with one hand while watching the screen of the mobile phone. 4 Adjust the camera until three successful scans have been made. Tap Continue. Figure 31: Aiming Success 5 Use the Hex tool to lock in the aim and secure the position of the camera.

  • Page 53: Figure 32: Learn Mobile Login Screen

    3.6.3 Verifying Successful Capture with LEARN Mobile Prerequisites: Access to LEARN Mobile in the Mobile Companion application is required to verify that L6Q is capturing license plates properly. Procedure: 1 From the Mobile Companion home screen, tap LEARN Mobile. 2 Log on to LEARN Mobile by using the same username and password that was used to log on to Mobile Companion.

  • Page 54: Figure 33: Learn Mobile Home Screen

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 33: LEARN Mobile Home Screen 5 Next to CRITERIA, tap the down arrow and select Users. Deselect the All Users checkbox and select the My Scans checkbox. 6 To do a search for all plates, in the Plate Number field, enter the asterisk (*) wildcard character. NOTE: If using a known or test license plate for aiming, enter the license plate number instead.

  • Page 55: Figure 34: Search Plate Number

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 34: Search Plate Number License plates scanned by the recently installed camera should appear in the search results. NOTE: Any other license plates scanned under the logged on user will also appear. 7 In the results, tap a license plate and verify that the address information is correct for the recently installed camera.

  • Page 56: Figure 35: Search Results

    MN008660A01-AC Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 35: Search Results...

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