AutoVu SharpX mobile installation
tip.genetec.com | AutoVu Hardware Guide for SharpX Mobile Installation
EN.410.018-XS(6) | Last updated: October 6, 2016
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Overview of aligning SharpX cameras
To ensure that your SharpX camera reads plates accurately, you must properly align it for your
specific deployment type.
Before you begin
Do the following:
• Determine which
applies to your situation.
• Make sure you have a SharpX Alignment Kit (AU-K-ALIGNKIT), with the following tools: tape
measure, plumb-bob weight, chalk, and a vertically adjustable target.
•
.
• Make sure the camera is installed so that the camera roll is parallel to the ground:
A
Level to ground (lens on the left).
B
Not level to ground (body roll).
C
Upside down (lens on the right).
• Have a laptop available to connect to the Sharp Portal, which displays the camera video feed that
you will use to validate alignment.
To align the SharpX:
1
.
2
Attach the target to the tripod
.
3
Align the SharpX with the target
.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the securing screws for the pan/tilt. You will need to fine-tune the pan/tilt
angles to properly align the camera.