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- Page 1 GV-DSP LPR User's Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
- Page 2 9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-8797-8377 Fax: +886-2-8797-8335 http://www.geovision.com.tw Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. December 2009...
- Page 3 This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware version: Model Firmware Version GV-DSP LPR V1 1.26 GV-DSP LPR V2 This Manual provides an overview of the GV-DSP LPR and its accessories. The...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Recognition Engine Version…………………………………..1 Chapter 1 Introduction ............2 Key Features ......................2 Packing List ......................3 System Requirements ....................3 Physical Description ....................4 1.4.1 Front View....................4 1.4.2 Rear View ....................6 Chapter 2 Getting Started .............8 Installing on a Network ...................8 Assigning an IP Address..................8 Configuration Basics.....................10 Chapter 3 Accessing the GV-DSP LPR......11 Accessing Your Surveillance Images and Recognition Results ......11... - Page 5 5.1.1 Upgrading Firmware over LAN ..............42 5.1.2 Upgrading Firmware by Using the Utility...........42 Backing Up and Restoring Settings ..............45 Restoring to Factory Default Settings ..............47 Chapter 6 The I/O Terminal Block ........48 GV-DSP LPR V1....................48 GV-DSP LPR V2....................50 6.2.1 I/O Port......................50 6.2.2 RS-485/RS-232 Terminal Block..............52...
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Page 6: Recognition Engine Version
Recognition Engine Version Recognition Engine Version GV-DSP LPR V1 of firmware version 1.26 and GV-DSP LPR V2 of firmware version 1.0 only support the following versions of recognition engines: Country Engine Version Country Engine Version Arabia Israel V3100 Australia V4030... -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction The GV-DSP LPR is a Linux-based system built in a small box without a fan and hard drive. Integrating with a web server, the GV-DSP LPR can deliver live images and host its own web site, as well as sending recognition results and captured images to the GV-LPR System and GV-LPR Center. -
Page 8: Packing List
8. GV-DSP LPR User’s Manual on Software DVD 9. GV-LPR User’s Manual on Software DVD 10. USB dongle for GV-LPR Software * Only supplied with GV-DSP LPR V1 ** Only supplied with GV-DSP LPR V2 1.3 System Requirements These are the requirements for the computer that displays the image or controls the GV-DSP LPR. -
Page 9: Physical Description
1.4 Physical Description This section identifies the various components of the GV-DSP LPR. 1.4.1 Front View 1.4.1.1 GV-DSP LPR V1 7 10 Figure 1-1 No. Name Function Video In Connects a camera. Connects an external monitor to output live videos and recognition TV-Out results immediately. - Page 10 Introduction 1.4.1.2 GV-DSP LPR V2 Figure 1-2 No. Name Function Power LED Indicates the power is supplied. Ready LED Indicates the unit is ready for connection. It resets all configurations to their factory settings. See 5.3 Restoring Load Default Button to Factory Default Settings.
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Page 11: Rear View
1.4.2 Rear View 1.4.2.1 GV-DSP LPR V1 Figure 1-3 No. Name Function USB Port Connects a UMTS modem. See 4.4.2 UMTS Setting. Ethernet Port Connects a 10/100 Ethernet network. Connects digital inputs, relay outputs, RS-232 device and Wiegand device. See Chapter 6 The I/O Terminal Block. - Page 12 Introduction 1.4.2.2 GV-DSP LPR V2 Figure 1-4 No. Name Function DC 12 In Connects the supplied power adaptor. Ethernet Port Connects a 10/100 Ethernet network. Connects RS-485 and RS-232 devices. See Chapter 6 The I/O Terminal Block. RS-485 / RS-232 Terminal Block Note: RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces are NOT functional now.
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Page 13: Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 Installing on a Network These instructions describe the basic connections to install the GV-DSP LPR on the network. Here we use the GV-DSP LPR V1 as the example to demonstrate the steps. Figure 2-1 1. Connect the video output of your camera to the BNC video input. -
Page 14: Getting Started
Getting Started 1. Open your web browser, and type the default IP address http://192.168.0.230/ 2. In both Login and Password fields, type the default value admin. Click Apply. 3. In the left menu, select Network and then LAN to begin the network settings. Figure 2-2 4. -
Page 15: Configuration Basics
2.3 Configuration Basics Once the camera is properly installed, these important features can be configured using the browser-based configuration page and are discussed in the following sections in this manual: • Date and time adjustment: see 4.5.1 Date & Time Setting. •... -
Page 16: Chapter 3 Accessing The Gv-Dsp Lpr
4. A video image, similar to the example on Figure 3-2, is now displayed in your browser. Note: To enable the updating of images in Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX Controls and perform a once-only installation of GeoVision’s ActiveX component onto your computer. -
Page 17: Functions Featured On The Main Page
3.2 Functions Featured on the Main Page This section introduces the features of the Live View window and Network Status on the main page. The two features are accessible by both Administrator and Guest. Main Page of Guest Mode ▼ Video and Motion ►... -
Page 18: The Live View Window
Accessing the GV-DSP LPR 3.2.1 The Live View Window Figure 3-3 No. Name Function Live View Displays live video. Play Starts the connection and plays live video. Stop Terminates the connection. Remote Config Adjusts video attributes of the live video. Snapshot Takes a snapshot of live video. -
Page 19: Adjustment Of Video Attributes
3.2.2 Adjustment of Video Attributes To adjust video attributes of the live video, follow these steps: Click the Remote Config button (No. 4, Figure 3-3). Move the slide bars (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue) to adjust video attributes. Only the Administrator is allowed to adjust the configurations. Figure 3-4... -
Page 20: Snapshot Of A Live Video
Accessing the GV-DSP LPR 3.2.3 Snapshot of a Live Video To take a snapshot of a live video, follow these steps: 1. Click the Snapshot button (No. 5, Figure 3-3). The Snapshot window appears. 2. Click the Print button to print out the displayed image. Or click the Save button to save the image to the local computer. -
Page 21: Firmware Upgrade
3.2.5 Firmware Upgrade This window allows you to upgrade the firmware over LAN. For details, see Chapter 5. Figure 3-7 3.2.6 Network Status To view the network status, in the left menu, click Network and select Status. Figure 3-8... -
Page 22: Chapter 4 Administrator Mode
Administrator Mode Chapter 4 Administrator Mode The Administrator can access the system configuration via the Internet. Four categories of configurations are involved in the system configuration: Video and Motion, I/O Control, Network, and Management. ▼ Video and Motion ► Live View ►... -
Page 23: Video And Motion
4.1 Video and Motion This section includes video settings and detection methods to activate license plate recognition. 4.1.1 Video Settings Figure 4-2... - Page 24 Administrator Mode [Engine Setting] Select the country where you installed the system. The recognition engine performs license plate recognition by country. [Video Signal Type] The GV-DSP LPR supports both NTSC and PAL video signals. Select either NTSC or PAL. There are several resolution and frame rates available. Note that 10 fps is only available when the resolution is set to 360 x 240 (360 x 288).
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Page 25: Detection Mode
4.1.2 Detection Mode You can activate license plate recognition by motion detection or sensor triggers. For motion detection, up to 8 detection areas can be defined; whenever vehicles cross the defined detection areas, the license plate recognition will be activated. Figure 4-3 [Detection Mode] From the drop-down list on top left, select the method to activate license plate recognition. - Page 26 Administrator Mode I/O: Activate recognition by input triggers. If this option is selected, choose which inputs (Input 1 to Input 4) will trigger recognition in the I/O Mode Setting section. If the recognition is still repeating, it will notify after 1 second: Select this option to avoid multiple recognition results for the same license plate due to the position of the camera.
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Page 27: Lpr Center
4.1.3 LPR Center When the alarm events of motion detection and sensor trigger occur, the GV-LPR Center, GV-LPR System or GV-DVR System can get alerts with recognition results and captured images. Figure 4-4 [LPR Name Setting] Type a descriptive name for the GV-DSP LPR. [Period of Connection Checking] Set the time interval in seconds of each reconnection attempt. - Page 28 Administrator Mode POS Overlay Plate and Time: Select whether the recognition results will contain Plate ID and Time or only Plate ID when they are transmitted to the GV-DVR System. [Center Remote Control] Select outputs allowed to be triggered by the GV-LPR Center or GV-LPR System remotely.
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Page 29: Recognition Engine Settings
4.1.4 Recognition Engine Settings You can adjust the recognition engine to improve the recognition process and increase the accuracy. Note this page is only available on the following engines: Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, UK and USA. Figure 4-5 [Recognition Engine Settings] Recognition loop: Set the number of recognition the system will perform to the same... - Page 30 Administrator Mode Maximum number of characters: Set the maximum number of characters allowed on the license plate to activate the recognition process. If the number of characters exceeds the limit, the system will not start the recognition. Minimum number of characters: Set the minimum number of characters allowed on the license plate to activate the recognition process.
- Page 31 Minimum number of characters: Set the minimum number of special characters allowed on the license plate to activate the recognition process. If the number of characters does not reach the minimum requirement, the system will not start the recognition. Moto Enable: Enable the recognition for motorcycle license plate. Alphabet Filter Enable: Select this option to filter out extraneous alphabetical characters around the license plate and increase recognition accuracy.
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Page 32: I/O Control
Administrator Mode 4.2 I/O Control The I/O terminal block on the rear panel of the GV-DSP LPR provides the interface for digital inputs and relay outputs. For details on the I/O terminal block, see Chapter 6. 4.2.1 Input Setting The GV-DSP LPR can connect up to 4 input devices, whereas GV-DSP LPR V2 can connect up to 2 input devices, e.g. -
Page 33: Output Setting
4.2.2 Output Setting The GV-DSP LPR can connect up to 4 output devices, whereas GV-DSP LPR V2 can connect up to 2 output devices, e.g. alarms. There are six output signals are available: N/O (Open Circuit), N/C (Grounded Circuit), N/O Toggle, N/C Toggle, N/O Pulse and N/C Pulse. Choose the one that mostly suits the device you are using. -
Page 34: Events & Alerts
Administrator Mode 4.3 Events & Alerts 4.3.1 FTP The GV-DSP LPR can act as a FTP server, sending its own captured images and overview images from GV-Video Server together to GV-LPR Center or GV-LPR System. Figure 4-8 Follow the steps to build the connection among GV-DSP LPR, GV-Video Server and GV- LPR Center or GV-LPR System: On the GV-DSP LPR, select Enable ftp access to the LPR to act as a FTP server and click Apply. -
Page 35: Network
4.4 Network The Network section includes some basic but important network configurations that enable the GV-DSP LPR to be connected to a TCP/IP network. 4.4.1 LAN According to your network environment, select among Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE and UMTS. Figure 4-9 [LAN Configuration] Dynamic IP address: The network environment has a DHCP server. -
Page 36: Umts
Administrator Mode [Configure connection parameters] Type the IP address, Subnet Mask, Router/Gateway, Primary DNS server and Secondary DNS server of the GV-DSP LPR. Parameters Default IP address 192.168.0.230 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Router/Gateway 192.168.0.1 Primary DNS server 192.168.0.1 Secondary DNS server 192.168.0.2 For details on the DDNS function (Dynamic DNS Server), see 4.3.2 Advanced TCP/IP. -
Page 37: Advanced Tcp/Ip
IP address assigned by DHCP Server or ISP (in xDSL connection) has changed. Before enabling the DDNS function, the Administrator should apply for a host name from the DDNS service provider’s website. There are 2 providers listed in the GV-DSP LPR: GeoVision DDNS Server and DynDNS.org. - Page 38 2. Service Provider: Select the DDNS service provider you have registered with. 3. Host Name: Type the host name used to link to the GV-DSP LPR. For the users of GeoVision DDNS Server, it is unnecessary to enter the host name. The system will detect the host name automatically.
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Page 39: Ip Filter
4.4.4 IP Filter The Administrator can set IP filtering to restrict access to the GV-DSP LPR. Figure 4-12 To enable the IP Filter function: 1. Enable IP Filtering: Enable the IP Filtering function. 2. Filtered IP: Type the IP address you want to restrict the access. 3. -
Page 40: Management
Administrator Mode 4.5 Management The Management section includes the settings of data and time, SD card and user account. Also you can view the firmware version and execute certain system operations. 4.5.1 Date & Time Setting You can set up the date and time appearing in the image’s caption. Figure 4-13... - Page 41 [Date & Time on LPR] Display the current date and time on the GV-DSP LPR. [Time Zone] Set the time zone for local settings. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time to automatically adjust the GV-DSP LPR for daylight saving time. Type the Start Time and End Time to enable the daylight saving function.
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Page 42: Storage Settings
Administrator Mode 4.5.2 Storage Settings The GV-DSP LPR has one SD card slot. You can store the recognition results or images to the SD card. The image is stored in the JPEG compressed format. Figure 4-14 To add a SD card: 1. -
Page 43: User Account
[Storage Settings] Enable saving results on SD Card: Enable this option to save the recognition results or images onto the SD card. Enable recycling: If this option is checked, the system will overwrite the oldest stored files when the space of the SD card is lower than the specified space. If this option is not checked, the system will stop recording when the specified space is reached. -
Page 44: Log Information
Administrator Mode 4.5.4 Log Information The log contains dump data that is used by service personnel for analyzing problems. Figure 4-16... -
Page 45: Tools
4.5.5 Tools This section allows you to execute certain system operations and view the firmware version. Figure 4-17 [Firmware Version] This section displays the firmware version of the GV-DSP LPR. [System Settings] Clicking the Load Default button will make the GV-DSP LPR restore factory default settings. -
Page 46: Chapter 5 Advanced Applications
This chapter introduces more advanced applications. 5.1 Upgrading System Firmware GeoVision will periodically release the updated firmware on the website. The new firmware can be simply loaded into the GV-DSP LPR over LAN or by using the IP Device Utility included in the Software DVD. -
Page 47: Upgrading Firmware Over Lan
5.1.1 Upgrading Firmware over LAN 1. In the Live View window, click the Firmware Upgrade button (No. 7, Figure 3-3). This dialog box appears. Figure 5-1 2. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 3. -
Page 48: Advanced Applications
Advanced Applications 2. Double-click the GV IP Device Utility icon created on your desktop. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-2 3. Click the Search button to locate the available GV-DSP LPRs on the same LAN. Or click the New button and assign the IP address to locate a GV-DSP LPR over the Internet. - Page 49 5. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-4 6. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file (.img) saved at your local computer. 7. If you like to upgrade all the GV-DSP LPRs in the list, check Upgrade all devices. 8.
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Page 50: Backing Up And Restoring Settings
Advanced Applications 5.2 Backing Up and Restoring Settings With the IP Device Utility included in the Software DVD, you can back up the configurations in the GV-DSP LPR, and restore the backup data to the current unit or import it to another unit. Backing Up the Settings 1. - Page 51 Restoring the Settings 1. In Figure 5-3, click the Import Settings tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 5-6 2. Click the Browse button to locate the backup file (.dat). 3. Click Update Settings to start restoring.
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Page 52: Restoring To Factory Default Settings
3. Release the Default button. The process of loading default values is complete, and the GV-DSP LPR V1 starts rebooting itself with the 3 LEDs turning off. 4. Wait until the Power and Ready LEDs turn on again. After this all the settings are returned to default values. -
Page 53: Chapter 6 The I/O Terminal Block
Chapter 6 The I/O Terminal Block 6.1 GV-DSP LPR V1 The 16-pin terminal block, located on the rear panel, provides the interface to: four digital inputs, four relay outputs, an RS-232 interface, a Wiegand interface and auxiliary power. The I/O terminal block can be used to develop applications for motion detection, event alerts, access control and a variety of other functions. -
Page 54: Relay Output
The relay outputs on the terminal block can only drive a maximum load of 5 volts. Working in conjunction with the GV-Relay V2 module, it can drive heavier loads. Refer to the figure and table below to connect the GV-Relay V2 module to the GV-DSP LPR V1. Output Devices 1-4... -
Page 55: Gv-Dsp Lpr V2
6.2 GV-DSP LPR V2 6.2.1 I/O Port Owing to the model size, GV-DSP LPR V2 provides the I/O Cable with RJ-45 Connector for the extensible connection to other I/O devices. A RJ-45 connector and a bundle of shielded wires are on the each end of the cable. Strip the desired wires first, and connect the auxiliary devices with the right wires according to the following pin assignment. - Page 56 The I/O Terminal Block Relay Output The relay outputs on the terminal block can only drive a maximum load of 5 volts. Working in conjunction with the GV-Relay V2 module, it can drive heavier loads. Refer to the figure and table below to connect the GV-Relay V2 module to the GV-DSP LPR V2. Figure 6-4 GV-Relay V2 Wire...
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Page 57: Rs-485/Rs-232 Terminal Block
6.2.2 RS-485/RS-232 Terminal Block The 6-pin terminal block, located on the rear panel, provides the RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces. Note: RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces are NOT functional now. Figure 6-5 Function DC 5V Out RS-232 TX (Transmit) RX-232 RX (Receive) Ground RS-485 + RS-485 +... -
Page 58: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Model GV-DSP LPR V1 GV-DSP LPR V2 Video Input/Output 1 Video In, 1 TV Out 1 Audio In, 1 Audio Out None Audio Input/Output Video Compression GJPEG Audio Compression G.723 Live Resolutions D1, CIF NTSC 1, 3, 5, 7, 10... - Page 59 Management Firmware upgrade through Web Browser Maintenance Protocol HTTP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, NTP, DDNS Storage SD Card Mini SD Card Operation Temperature -20 ~ 70°C (-4 ~ 158°F) -20 ~ 60°C (-4 ~ 140°F) 174 x 145 x 40 (mm) / 123 x 106 x 25 (mm) / Dimensions (W x D x H) 6.85 x 5.7 x 1.57 (in)
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