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ANPR
Installing the Camera
The ANPR camera comes packed in the orientation shown below.
A
To
bring the ANPR Camera into operational service follow the following procedure.
1. Using the spanner (supplied) loosen the locking nut (A).
2. Rotate the extruded bracket arm and cast base through 180°.
3. Retighten the locking nut (A), ensuring the extruded bracket arm is in the desired position (below).
A
Camera Positioning
The primary concern when considering camera location is to identify a suitable position from which
the license plate image can be clearly captured. If an optimum position is not available the limitations
of the available locations need to be recognised and appreciated.
Remember that the vehicle number plate needs to be in the cameras field of view to ensure the
plate can be captured. When installing the camera ensure that it can capture the whole plate, taking
into account vehicles which may have their number plates positioned off-centre.
To assist in directing any vehicles into the field of view it may be necessary to consider
reducing road width using traffic calming measures such as kerbing, speed bumps or traffic flow
control plates.
The camera position needs to provide as near to a head-on view as possible to the vehicle as it
enters the camera focal area. Obviously a clear head-on position is often not feasible or particle,
so trade-offs for non-optimal positions need to be considered from the outset.
Overhead Mounting
Each position presents problems. In the case of the overhead mounted camera the height of any
vehicle entering the monitored site must be taken into account. If trucks are expected then this
height could have to exceed 6 meters which could affect the cameras ability to capture license
plates. In addition, a mounting over traffic will present problems if servicing or repair is required.
