EverFocus EZ-PLATECAM2 User Manual

EZ-PLATECAM2

High Contrast Long Range
License Plate Capture Camera

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

Before attempting to connect or operate, please read and follow these instructions.

Contents

1. CAUTIONS

2. FEATURES

3. ITEMS PROVIDED IN THE BOX

4. COMPONENT AND CONTROL
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

5. INSTALLATION

6. OSD MENU FUNCTIONS

7. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

8. SPECIFICATIONS

9. DIMENSIONS

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1. Cautions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note -

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING -

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

Caution -

Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

1. An AC24V 1 Amp power supply is recommended for use with this camera
for the best picture and the most stable operation.

2. It is recommended that the camera is used with a monitor or other equipment that
has a CCTV quality 75 video impedance level.

3. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera to gain access to the internal
components. Refer servicing to the manufacturer.

4. Never face the camera towards the sun, any bright, or reective light that may

cause smear on the picture or cause possible damage to the CCD.

5. Do not remove the serial number sticker.

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1. Cautions

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with
separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicate that it should not be
disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.

This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes. Contact the

company where you purchased this product or your local government ofce for details

on how to properly dispose or recycle the product to be environmentally safe.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of
the purchase contract.
Household users should contact the retailer for proper disposal procedures

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2. Features

• 1/3" Sony Super-HAD ⅡCCD

• OSD Menu system customizes performance to match application

• High Resolution 600TV Lines

• Special filter and IR LEDs provide maximum readability

despite headlight glare

• Plate capture up to 75mph (120Km/H)

• 5.0 ~ 50.0mm Vari-focal lens captures license plate
from 16ft ~ 90ft (5M ~ 28M)

• IP65 rated weather resistant

• Cable concealed through bracket

• AC24V power with auto-polarity
(DC12V operation requires 1.5 Amp minimum power supply)

3. Items Provided In The Box

CAMERA /
SUNSHIELD

VIDEO OUTPUT
TEST CABLE /

POWER

PIGTAIL CABLE

L-WRENCH / SCREW
Plastic anchors - 4ea

OPERATION MANUAL

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Component and Control Names and Functions

4.

①

②②

③

④

①

Sunshield

②

Mounting Bracket

③

IR LED : 100ea

④

External Zoom and Focus adjustments

⑤

Camera Body

⑥

Body Lock Ring

⑦

Base Lock Ring

Cover to Access Menu Controls and LED Level Control

⑧

Pressing the “SETUP” button prompts the main setup menu.
“PUSH” button : To access the main setup menu
“U” Direction : Menu item UP selection
“D” Direction : Menu item DOWN selection
“L” Direction : To change data or decrease value
“R” Direction : To change data or increase value
LED Level : LED brightness – Adjusting brightness of the LED
(Factory default setting Level : Max)

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⑦

⑤

⑧

⑥

5. Installation

• ADJUSTING CAMERA POSITION

360°

90°

360°

* 1st Axis

Loosen socket head allen screws to change angle
and/or rotate body about base.

WARNING !

To prevent i njury, this apparat us must be se curely
att ache d t o t he moun ting surfa ce with su ffic ient
streng th to hold the wei ght of the camera including
wi nd and s no w l oad ing in a ccor dan ce wit h t he
installation instructions.

* 2nd Axis

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* 3rd Axis

5. Installation

• CONNECTIONS

(1) DUAL(DC12V/AC24V)

VIDEO TEST POINT

CONNECTION

When you install the camera, please seal the end of cable to
protect the camera connections from humidity problems.

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VIDEO IN

Power Supply
24VAC/ 1 A min. (Recommended)
12VDC/ 1.5 A min. (Optional)

DVR OR
OTHER CCTV
EQUIPMENT

HANDHELD

6. OSD Functions

OSD Menu Structure

• OSD Access

To access OSD menu unscrew cover plate on bottom of camera, press “in” on
joystick to access OSD Menu

• MODE

- INSTALLATION

Installation Mode provides a bright video
screen to adjust angle and focus.

- LICENSE-PLATE

License-plate Mode provides high
contrast and clear license plate image
for license plate capture.

.

SETUP

▶

MODE LICENSE-PLATE

NEG. IMAGE OFF
EXIT

• NEGATIVE

User can select positive or negative image.

Negative OFF

Negative ON

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SETUP

MODE LICENSE-PLATE

▶

NEG. IMAGE OFF
EXIT

7. Installation Guidelines

Camera Height

Consider camera height in distance calculation.

•

Sharper angles will alter the appearance of the plate.

•

Shallow angles are recommended)

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Camera Height (Ft) Horizontal Distance (Ft) Capture Distance(Ft)

10 10 14.14
11 20 22.83
12 30 32.31
13 40 42.06
14 50 51.92

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7. Installation Guidelines

Camera Angles

Vertical and horizontal angle must not exceed 30 degrees to

•

achieve proper view of the license plate.

Capture Zone

Wider angles provide shorter capture distance.

•

Tele angles provide longer capture distance.

•

WIDE SETTING -66.5 @ f=5mm

WIDE END -66.5 @ f=5mm

TELE SETTING -7.4 @ f=50mm

Optimized Capture
Range for S/W

o

TELE END -7.4 @ f=50mm

o

License Plate can be
recongnizable with eyes

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7. Installation Guidelines

Lane Width

Narrow lanes = less variation in plate location.

•

Wider lanes = more variation in plate location.

•

Lens should cover entire width of the lane.

•

Ensure horizontal eld of view is wide enough.

•

Speed

Camera can capture moving vehicles up to 75mph.

•

Keep camera as low as possible.

•

Minimize horizontal angle.

•

Zoom in the lens as close as possible.

•

Up to 75 mph

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7. Installation Guidelines

DVR

Camera is fully compatible with industry standard DVRs.

•

Check compression settings.

•

For best results use non-conditional refresh compression.

•

(i.e. MJPEG or JPEG)
(Other Video codecs can sometimes cause an indistinct picture)

Use D1 (720x480) resolution for best results.

•

Use 30fps (each channel) for best results.

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8. Specifications

Signal Format NTSC PAL

Image Device 1/3" Sony Super HAD ⅡCCD

Total Pixels 811(H) x 508(V) 795(H) x 596(V)

Effective Pixels 768(H) x 494(V) 752(H) x 582(V)

Inter. H/V 15.734KHz(H), 59.94Hz(V) 15.625KHz(H), 50Hz(V)

H.Resolution 600TV Lines

Minimum illumination 0 Lux (IR LED ON)

S/N Ratio More than 50dB (AGC Off)

Sync System Internal

Video Output 1.0 Vp-p Composite(75Ω)

Lens Varifocal(5~50mm) Auto Iris

IR LED 850nm, 100ea

IP Rating IP65

License
Plate
Capture

Operating Temperature 14˚F~122˚F(-10˚C ~ +50˚C)

Storage Temperature -4˚F~140˚F(-20˚C ~ +60˚C)

Power
Consumption

Heater Built in Thermostat Control

Weight Approx. 1800g (3.97lb)

Dimension 115.2mm x 164.5mm (4.54inch x 6.47inch)

Specications and designs are subject to change without notice for improving the functionality of this product.

Speed Rage Up to 75mph (120km/h)

Capture Distance 16ft ~ 90ft (5m ~ 28m)

Capture Angle Maximum 30 degree offset

DC12V ±10% Max 1.5A
AC24V ±10% Max 24W

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9. Dimensions

unit: mm(inch)

ø110(ø4.33)

115.2(4.54)

317(12.48)

185.85(7.31)

Ф

3.5(Ф0.14)

90 degree

Bottom of Bracket

171.5(6.75)

131.4(5.17)

90 degree

Ф

45 (

Ф

1.77)

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