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tip.genetec.com | AutoVu Hardware Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation

EN.410.018-XS(6) | Last updated: October 6, 2016 

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Field of view specifications for SharpX camera lenses

Each of the lens options for SharpX cameras have different field of view specifications.

Depth of field

Min distance

Max distance

Max height

Max width

Horizontal angle

Vertical angle

Field of view specifications for SharpX VGA camera lenses

To capture license plate reads, a camera with a VGA camera lens uses a progressive scan sensor with

640 x 480 resolution.

Lens type Horizontal

angle

Vertical

angle

Max width Max

height

Min

distance

Max

distance

Depth of

field

50 mm

4.40°

3.30°

5.6 ft
(1.7 m)

4.2 ft
(1.3 m)

30.4 ft
(9.3 m)

72.9 ft
(22.2 m)

42.6 ft
(13.0 m)

35 mm

6.28°

4.71°

5.6 ft
(1.7 m)

4.2 ft
(1.3 m)

21.3 ft
(6.5 m)

51.1 ft
(15.6 m)

29.8 ft
(9.1 m)

25 mm

8.79°

6.60°

5.6 ft
(1.7 m)

4.2 ft
(1.3 m)

15.2 ft
(4.6 m)

36.5 ft
(11.1 m)

21.3 ft
(6.5 m)

16 mm

13.69°

10.29°

5.7 ft
(1.7 m)

4.2 ft
(1.3 m)

9.7 ft
(3.0 m)

23.3 ft
(7.1 m)

13.6 ft
(4.1 m)

12 mm

18.19°

13.69°

5.8 ft
(1.8 m)

4.3 ft
(1.3 m)

7.3 ft
(2.2 m)

17.5 ft
(5.3 m)

10.2 ft
(3.1 m)

8 mm

27.0°

20.4°

5.9 ft
(1.8 m)

4.3 ft
(1.3 m)

4.9 ft
(1.5 m)

11.7 ft
(3.6 m)

6.8 ft
(2.1 m)

Summary of Contents for AutoVu SharpX Mobile

Page 1: ...AutoVu Hardware Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation...

Page 2: ...t reflect the product at all times in the future In no event shall Genetec Inc be liable to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage that is incidental to or consequential upon the inst...

Page 3: ...tem Failure to follow the supplied instructions or information may result in loss of data or damage to hardware and will void warranty Notes and notices The following notes and notices might appear in...

Page 4: ...rpX using the hardmount bracket 19 Preparing the vehicle for a SharpX hardmount installation 19 Installing the Genetec hardmount on the vehicle for SharpX cameras 21 Attaching the SharpX pan tilt roll...

Page 5: ...for front wheel drive vehicles 58 Installing the AutoVu Navigation Option on the LPR Processing Unit 61 Installing the external Navigator box 62 Guidelines for installing the in vehicle computer 64 Ab...

Page 6: ...ing SharpX cameras 89 Appendix D Sharp and SharpX CAT5E cables 90 Shortening CAT5e cables using the EZ RJPRO HD crimp tool 91 Exposing the wires of the CAT5e cable 91 Creating the CAT5e cable connecti...

Page 7: ...camera for a mobile installation on page 18 Installing the SharpX using the hardmount bracket on page 19 Installing the SharpX using the magmount on page 24 Camera cabling do s and dont s on page 26 D...

Page 8: ...l installation If you are installing a SharpX system where the LPR Processing Unit includes the AutoVu Navigation Option all of the components of the AutoVu system connect directly to the LPR Processi...

Page 9: ...ed with the plate reads For more information on the NAV connections see Installing the AutoVu Navigation Option on the LPR Processing Unit on page 61 F Wheel imaging cameras optional Wheel imaging cam...

Page 10: ...Mobile Installation EN 410 018 XS 6 Last updated October 6 2016 4 NOTE Depending on the hardware being used the following connections may be present on the LPR Processing Unit and are not currently us...

Page 11: ...es the AutoVu Navigation Option see Hardware components for SharpX mobile installation on page 2 Component What you should know A SharpX cameras SharpX cameras can be attached to the vehicle using a h...

Page 12: ...eras in a mobile AutoVu system on page 43 G GPS receiver The USB GPS satellite navigation receiver is connected to the in vehicle computer for systems that do not include the external Navigator box or...

Page 13: ...le s owner manual if you have any questions about your vehicle s wiring or operation 3 Inspect the vehicle before beginning the installation checking its functionality lights engine light etc and veri...

Page 14: ...4 to 16 AWG wire is required for the REV and IGN connections For installations that require pulse odometry 24 to 16 AWG shielded twisted pair wiring is required for the ODO connection to the Magneto k...

Page 15: ...oles for the camera cable 4 If using a hardmount attach the SharpX to the hardmount using the Universal Mounting Bracket and pan tilt mount 5 Mount the LPR Processing Unit 6 Install camera wiring Run...

Page 16: ...RKIT for Sharp or AU K LABPWRKITX for SharpX For more information on the available lab cables contact your Genetec Sales Representative To connect the SharpX refer to the illustration below and the st...

Page 17: ...d with the LPR Processing Unit kit The following examples show the LPR Processing Unit mounted vertically and horizontally in the trunk of the vehicle The following examples show the LPR Processing Un...

Page 18: ...ce plate pointing up or down Do not mount the LPR Processing Unit upside down as this will affect heat dissipation Horizontal mount If you are mounting the LPR Processing Unit under a seat remove the...

Page 19: ...mount When selecting an installation location take into account that you must leave enough space to easily access the mounting screws with a wrench Install the vertical bracket before you attach the L...

Page 20: ...that the Sharp or SharpX camera cable is not defective Active test Used only for SharpX systems and is used to verify that the camera ports on the LPR Processing Unit are not defective Description Ad...

Page 21: ...egin Read about the AutoVu Cable Tester Check the battery on the Cable Tester by pressing the Test button with no cable attached The LEDs should flash in the chaser pattern and the Low Batt LED should...

Page 22: ...by performing an active test You can use the AutoVu Cable Tester to perform an active test on a SharpX cable and verify that the camera ports on the LPR Processing Unit are not defective Before you be...

Page 23: ...ts on the DATA LINK port do not light up during cable testing 4 Set the Cable Tester to Active mode 5 Set the Cable Tester to SharpXmode NOTE Using the wrong Mode will result in incorrect test results...

Page 24: ...n with either the Genetec hardmount or magmount In addition a variety of mounting brackets are available to attach the camera directly to the vehicle s light bar IMPORTANT The warranty is void if you...

Page 25: ...where to install the camera units What you should know The SharpX mounting base is comprised of four parts the threaded base block two rubber gaskets and the upper mounting block The upper and lower...

Page 26: ...r a solid tap on the under side Using this method you will be able to locate any obstructions and mark their location on the roof using a grease pencil 4 Place the upper mounting block on the vehicle...

Page 27: ...ount is the base for the SharpX pan tilt mount Before you begin Prepare your vehicle for a hardmount installation To install the Genetec hardmount on the vehicle 1 Place one of the rubber mounting gas...

Page 28: ...ilt roll bracket to the hardmount After you have attached the Genetec hardmount to your vehicle you must attach the SharpX camera using the pan tilt roll bracket Before you begin Install the SharpX ha...

Page 29: ...eave about a 2 5 cm 1 in gap between the back of the bracket and the camera 4 Attach the camera to the bracket using the phillips pan head screws serrated washers and flat washers 5 Attach the assembl...

Page 30: ...extremely strong and may be difficult to remove once attached to your vehicle s roof If you need to adjust your camera s position after it is attached you may find it easier to loosen the bolts rather...

Page 31: ...6 Last updated October 6 2016 25 4 Verify that the roof of your vehicle is clean dry and free of debris and then place the magmounted SharpX in the desired position on your roof 5 Attach the grooved e...

Page 32: ...may become damaged resulting in a short circuit or malfunction and permanent damage to the product When using screws do not allow them to come into contact with any electrical lead Vibration may damag...

Page 33: ...the holes you drill for the camera cables are slightly smaller than the outline of the cable glands otherwise the cable gland collars won t grip your vehicle s roof 2 Verify that both sides of the ro...

Page 34: ...Unit used in the installation To select the correct LPR Processing Unit camera ports 1 Identify the camera and LPR Processing Unit model information 2 Choose the correct X1S LPR Processing Unit ports...

Page 35: ...der for XGA cameras to achieve a frame rate of 30 fps they cannot share a hardware path with any other cameras Example If you are using one XGA cameras and one VGA camera on an X1S LPR Processing unit...

Page 36: ...ections for the X2S LPR Processing Unit Each camera port on an X2S LPR Processing Unit has its own dedicated hardware path You can connect XGA or VGA SharpX cameras to any port without a loss of frame...

Page 37: ...re information about the connectors go to http www weidmueller com and search for part numbers 1043920000 3 pole connector 1690900000 4 pole connector 1690910000 5 pole connector and 1690920000 6 pole...

Page 38: ...ef clip 1 Hook a strain relief clip included in the middle of the wire plug 2 Slide the connector backwards until it clicks into position on the wire plug 3 After you have connected the wire plug to t...

Page 39: ...installation contact your Genetec representative What you should know IMPORTANT When connecting the camera cable follow these guidelines Do not tighten the connector by turning the camera cable Do no...

Page 40: ...ct the camera cable to the LPR Processing Unit 3 Shorten and terminate the CAT5e cable The SharpX cable does not come with a pre terminated CAT5e connection NOTE SharpX cameras require the CAT5e T568B...

Page 41: ...d know As a best practice use a red wire for power and a black wire for ground GND to be consistent with similar Genetec installations To connect the power port 1 Plug the 3 pole connector into the po...

Page 42: ...EDs on the LPR Processing Unit on page 74 Securing wires using tension clamp connectors on page 31 Wire ferrules for a SharpX installation When connecting the power port to the LPR Processing Unit in...

Page 43: ...essing Unit Shorten the cable as required make sure to leave some slack for maintenance purposes To connect the camera cable to the LPR Processing Unit 1 Connect the 5 pole connector to the camera por...

Page 44: ...on you can also twist the red black and shield wires together 8 Insert the wires into the connector poles as indicated below A Securing screws B Drain wire tinned copper S C Red wire D Black wire E Ye...

Page 45: ...RTANT These instructions do not replace your vehicle s owner manual If you are unsure about your vehicle s internal wiring see your owner manual before continuing Solder your connections and protect t...

Page 46: ...erly connected the system will be supplied with the vehicle s 12 VDC power when the ignition is on Before you begin Have your 0 5A fuse ready in line or in the OEM fuse box using a fuse tap adapter IM...

Page 47: ...the system will shut down if battery voltage falls below 11V 10 4V detected by the SharpX camera Following auto shutdown the AutoVu system does not start up until it detects a voltage greater than 12...

Page 48: ...ighten the outer connector ring clockwise IMPORTANT When connecting the camera cable follow these guidelines Do not tighten the connector by turning the camera cable Do not turn the connector from beh...

Page 49: ...AutoVu Navigation Option This will allow the system to interface into the vehicles odometer signal to know the distances traveled Camera specifications 6 mm lens Built in IR LEDs Automatic heating wh...

Page 50: ...image You will need to attach the camera to the vehicle using the provided bolts Ensure that you can access the back of the vehicle panel usually done by removing the tail light assembly or trunk line...

Page 51: ...ns remove any liners inside the trunk lid Ensure that nothing will be damaged when you drill the mounting holes What you should know Two 4 7 mm 3 16 holes are required for mounting the camera One 19 m...

Page 52: ...holes at 1 o clock and 7 o clock 2 To further reduce stress on the camera cable drill the cable hole off center as shown Example Watch this video to learn more Click the Captions icon CC to turn on v...

Page 53: ...ation 3 Secure the camera cable to the trunk lid and trunk hinge using tie wraps Example Watch this video to learn more Click the Captions icon CC to turn on video captions in one of the available lan...

Page 54: ...a SharpX system To check whether a parked vehicle has moved through the use of digital tire chalking you can connect a wheel imaging camera to the LPR Processing Unit via the Tire Aux Imaging Adapter...

Page 55: ...must align the wheel imaging camera so that the wheel image appears correctly in Patroller To align a wheel imaging camera 1 Position the AutoVu vehicle beside a target vehicle so that it is at the e...

Page 56: ...utoVu Hardware Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation EN 410 018 XS 6 Last updated October 6 2016 50 6 Adjust the wheel imaging camera alignment so that the vehicle s wheel is centered in the live feed...

Page 57: ...it If you require precise odometry to accurately georeference license plate reads you must install an external Navigator box in the vehicle When combined with pulse odometry from a Magneto kit or the...

Page 58: ...ter Patroller installation DVD Drivers AutovuNavigator u blox GPS Receiver Installation does not include wheel imaging cameras GPS only GlobalSat BU 353S4 USB GPS Receiver USB In vehicle computer USB...

Page 59: ...Guide 2 Install the satellite navigation hardware 3 Install the magneto kit or connect to the vehicle s VSS signal 4 Install wheel imaging cameras optional 5 Install the external Navigator box 6 Conf...

Page 60: ...xample a light bar that may block the signal coming from satellites near the horizon In addition the satellite navigation hardware must not be installed near any other antennas on the vehicle s roof a...

Page 61: ...turn on video captions in one of the available languages Related Topics Installing the AutoVu Navigation Option on the LPR Processing Unit on page 61 Installing the GPS driver If you are installing a...

Page 62: ...Follow the on screen instruction to complete the installation process Installing the magneto coil for rear wheel drive vehicles The magneto coil is the recommended method for providing odometry inform...

Page 63: ...output of the transmission is ideal because this location is less prone to movement 4 Bend the bracket as needed to make the pick up coil point at a spot on the middle of the drive shaft and mark tha...

Page 64: ...t rods or any other hot or moving parts 17 Connect the cable wires to the ODO and ODO connections polarity not important on the external Navigator box or to the NAV port of the LPR Processing Unit dep...

Page 65: ...use concrete blocks to support a vehicle Always chock the wheels of the vehicle and set the parking brake Failure to follow safe jacking procedures will endanger your life 2 Bolt the magneto coil to t...

Page 66: ...poxy and the tie strap Make sure that the magnets are rotated so that the tie strap sits between the raised ribs of the magnet 10 Tighten the tie strap by placing the blade of a screwdriver against ti...

Page 67: ...al reverse signal and Vper to the LPR Processing Unit as follows CAN L and CAN H Not supported Do not connect Vper optional The LPR Processing Unit includes an internal coin battery that maintains the...

Page 68: ...an extended period of time The connectors use tension clamps similar to the LPR Processing Unit connectors Make sure you know how to use the tension clamps What you should know The Navigator box is a...

Page 69: ...metimes referred to as the output speed sensor OSS Another location that the vehicle speed signal can be obtained is from the power control module PCM Some new model cars such as hybrids do not have a...

Page 70: ...he in vehicle computer refer to your mount manufacturer s documentation Example Watch this video to learn more Click the Captions icon CC to turn on video captions in one of the available languages Ab...

Page 71: ...your installation contact your Genetec representative for more information Type of deployment Your camera configuration Car Approximate height 58 8 or 1 49m Truck SUV Approximate height 68 4 or 1 73m...

Page 72: ...height 68 4 or 1 73m Wide row lots two way traffic Patroller tendency to drive closer to the right for right hand traffic flow Left camera Sharp SharpX XGA 12mm X 69 1 76m Y 69 1 76m D 98 2 49m X 81 5...

Page 73: ...owing tools tape measure plumb bob weight chalk and a vertically adjustable target Install and secure the SharpX Make sure the camera is installed so that the camera roll is parallel to the ground A L...

Page 74: ...apply to your situation What you should know Use the following illustration to help you measure X Y and D relative to your vehicle Target Vehicle wheel line D D Y X X Y X1 X1 D1 D1 Y1 Y1 TIP Using th...

Page 75: ...ground Use the provided plumb bob weight to see where D falls on the ground If you are more than three inches off from the Y point you will need to re measure X and Y 5 Set up the tripod on the Y poi...

Page 76: ...SBCs For more information see Sharp Portal instructions To align the camera with the target 1 Log on to the Sharp Portal After entering the password and selecting your language press Ctrl Enter to lo...

Page 77: ...ed before you seal the holes Before you begin Install the cameras on the vehicle and test their operation Install the satellite navigation hardware and pass the cable through the hole drilled for the...

Page 78: ...plete the installation 1 Test the system to ensure that the hardware is functional and the wiring is correct and solid 2 Test network communication 3 Test the following vehicle functions GPS signal Od...

Page 79: ...ting for SharpX mobile installation This section includes the following topics System status LEDs on the LPR Processing Unit on page 74 Camera data link status LEDs on the LPR Processing Unit on page...

Page 80: ...board flash memory It is waiting for a reflash to be performed over the network On On Off Off POST Power on self test All LEDs flash in sequence and then together for approximately three seconds at po...

Page 81: ...n Blinks on every three seconds N A Off SBC 2 On line Second SBC is operational On N A Blinks off every three seconds Off SBC 2 Off line Second SBC is not operational On N A Blinks on every three seco...

Page 82: ...FAULT Ongoing Firmware Update The LPR Processing Unit is being updated and it will reset after completion normally 10 20 seconds max 5 min On Fast blinking Off Off IPConfig Factory Reset Immediately a...

Page 83: ...esponse to the SharpX system s status State Description Data amber Link green Data idle No Ethernet data is being received transmitted between the camera and the trunk unit Off N A Data transmit Ether...

Page 84: ...for a DHCP lease over the network either from the LPR Processing Unit or an external server depending on configuration Blinks green rapidly e g twice per second Normal The camera is running normally F...

Page 85: ...te Description LED red green Firmware update request The camera unit firmware update is beginning shortly The unit will restart after completion five minutes max Green steady On Toggles Red three time...

Page 86: ...should know Starting with Security Center 5 2 the SharpX can be configured using the Security Center Auto extension For more information refer to the Sharp Administrator Guide To troubleshoot the netw...

Page 87: ...t updated October 6 2016 81 Appendices Additional resources This section includes the following topics Camera lenses on page 82 Network settings on page 86 Restarting SharpX cameras on page 88 Sharp a...

Page 88: ...Vu Hardware Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation EN 410 018 XS 6 Last updated October 6 2016 82 A Camera lenses This section includes the following topics Field of view specifications for SharpX camer...

Page 89: ...mera lens uses a progressive scan sensor with 640 x 480 resolution Lens type Horizontal angle Vertical angle Max width Max height Min distance Max distance Depth of field 50 mm 4 40 3 30 5 6 ft 1 7 m...

Page 90: ...ft 7 4 m 58 4 ft 17 8 m 34 0 ft 10 4 m 16 mm 13 69 10 29 9 1 ft 2 8 m 6 8 ft 2 1 m 15 6 ft 4 8 m 37 4 ft 11 4 m 21 8 ft 6 6 m 12 mm 18 19 13 69 9 2 ft 2 8 m 6 8 ft 2 1 m 11 7 ft 3 6 m 28 0 ft 8 5 m 16...

Page 91: ...XGA Wide mode camera lens uses a progressive scan sensor with 1280 x 808 resolution Lens type Horizontal angle Vertical angle Max width Max height Min distance Max distance Depth of field 50 mm 5 50 3...

Page 92: ...utoVu Hardware Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation EN 410 018 XS 6 Last updated October 6 2016 86 B Network settings This section includes the following topics Default IP addresses of LPR Processing...

Page 93: ...components Component Default IP address Single Board Computer 1 SBC1 192 168 10 1 Single Board Computer 2 SBC2 192 168 10 2 Genetec Video Processor 1 GVP1 Reserved Genetec Video Processor 2 GVP2 Rese...

Page 94: ...com AutoVu Hardware Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation EN 410 018 XS 6 Last updated October 6 2016 88 C Restarting SharpX cameras This section includes the following topics Restarting SharpX cameras...

Page 95: ...figuration procedures require you to restart the SharpX camera You can do this from the Sharp Portal To restart the SharpX 1 Log on to the Sharp Portal 2 Go to the Status page 3 Click Reboot unit and...

Page 96: ...re Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation EN 410 018 XS 6 Last updated October 6 2016 90 D Sharp and SharpX CAT5E cables This section includes the following topics Shortening CAT5e cables using the EZ R...

Page 97: ...ctors are included with the hardware in every AutoVu system To terminate or shorten the CAT5e cables 1 If needed expose the wires in the all in one cable 2 Create the CAT5e connection for the exposed...

Page 98: ...O HD crimp tool Before you begin If needed expose the CAT5E cable contained in the all in one cable To create the CAT5e connection 1 Slide the strain relief boot over the unstripped CAT5e cable You ca...

Page 99: ...re the wire ends on the connector s pin side are in the correct order before you continue NOTE If you crimp the cable with the wires in the wrong order you will need to cut the connector off and begin...

Page 100: ...l need to shorten the camera cable by about 5 cm 2 in so that the camera cable and CAT5e cable are the same length Example Watch this video to learn more Click the Captions icon CC to turn on video ca...

Page 101: ...tallation EN 410 018 XS 6 Last updated October 6 2016 95 Pin Sharp T568A Pin SharpX T568B 5 White Blue 5 White Blue 6 Orange 6 Green 7 White Brown 7 White Brown 8 Brown 8 Brown Refer to the following...

Page 102: ...tec com AutoVu Hardware Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation EN 410 018 XS 6 Last updated October 6 2016 96 E Sharp portal This section includes the following topics Logging on to the Sharp Portal on...

Page 103: ...that you will need to open a separate Sharp Portal web page for each SBC Example You have an AutoVu mobile configuration that includes three SharpX cameras connected to an X2S LPR Processing Unit Two...

Page 104: ...com AutoVu Hardware Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation EN 410 018 XS 6 Last updated October 6 2016 98 F Hardware compliance This section includes the following topics Hardware compliance information...

Page 105: ...e in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to ra...

Page 106: ...ind what you re looking for Contact documentation genetec com Installation package The Installation Guide and Release Notes are available in the Documentation folder of the installation package These...

Page 107: ...the following is available to you Forum The Forum is an easy to use message board that allows clients and Genetec staff to communicate with each other and discuss a variety of topics ranging from tech...

Page 108: ...39 demo license acquiring 101 dielectric compound 41 41 document information ii E Ethernet cable terminating 92 Ethernet conductor arrangements 94 F ferrules 35 field of view VGA 83 XGA standard 84 X...

Page 109: ...S satellite navigation drivers 55 satellite navigation hardware installing 52 53 53 54 strain relief clips 32 T tap fuse 40 target 69 technical support contacting 101 tension clamps 31 testing 10 tir...

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