Hikvision Network Traffic Camera User Manual

User Manual of Network Traffic Camera

Network Traffic Camera

User Manual

Network Traffic Camera User Manual

User Manual

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About this Manual

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Regulatory Information

FCC Information

Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for 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.

FCC Conditions

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.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. 2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info. 2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:

www.recyclethis.info

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol

Description

Note

Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Safety Instructions

 Please adopt the power adapter which can meet the safety extra low voltage

(SELV) standard. And source with 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 and Limited Power Source standard.

 To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or

moisture.

 This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform

to all the local codes.

 Please install blackouts equipment into the power supply circuit for convenient

supply interruption.

 Please make sure that the ceiling can support more than 50(N) Newton gravities if

the camera is fixed to the ceiling.

 If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest

service center. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

 Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.  Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.  Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean

cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period of time, put on the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt.

 Do not aim the camera lens at the strong light such as sun or incandescent lamp.

The strong light can cause fatal damage to the camera.

 The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser equipment is

being used, make sure that the surface of the sensor not be exposed to the laser

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beam.

 Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold temperatures (the operating

temperature should be between -30°C ~ 70°C), dusty or damp environment, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.

 To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a proper operating

environment.

 Keep the camera away from water and any liquid.  While shipping, the camera should be packed in its original packing.  Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion.

Please use the manufacturer recommended battery type.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Requirement .............................................................................. 7

Chapter 2 Network Connection .............................................................................. 8

2.1 Wire over the LAN ............................................................................................... 8

2.2 Activate the Camera............................................................................................. 9

2.2.1 Activation via Web Browser.......................................................................................... 9

2.2.2 Activation via SADP Software ..................................................................................... 10

Chapter 3 Login ................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 4 Live View ............................................................................................. 13

4.1 Live View Page ................................................................................................... 13

4.2 Start Live View ................................................................................................... 15

4.3 Record and Capture Pictures Manually .............................................................. 15

4.4 Check Live Status and Traffic Statistics ............................................................... 15

Chapter 5 Picture Search ..................................................................................... 18

Chapter 6 Log Search .......................................................................................... 19

Chapter 7 Local Configuration ............................................................................ 20

Chapter 8 System Configuration .......................................................................... 22

8.1 View Device Information ................................................................................... 22

8.2 Configure Installation Parameters ...................................................................... 23

8.3 Configure Serial Ports......................................................................................... 24

8.4 Configure TCP/IP Settings................................................................................... 25

8.5 Configure Port .................................................................................................... 27

8.6 Configure HTTPS ................................................................................................ 28

8.7 Configure Time .................................................................................................. 30

8.8 Enable User Lock ................................................................................................ 32

Chapter 9 Encoding and Storage Configuration.................................................. 33

9.1 Configure Video Encoding .................................................................................. 33

9.2 Configure Image Encoding ................................................................................. 35

9.3 Configure ROI ..................................................................................................... 35

9.4 Configure Record Schedule ................................................................................ 37

9.5 Configure Redundant Storage ............................................................................ 38

9.6 Configure FTP ..................................................................................................... 39

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Chapter 10 Text Overlay Configuration ............................................................. 42

10.1 Configure Single Picture Overlay ........................................................................ 42

10.2 Configure Text Overlay on Video ........................................................................ 45

Chapter 11 Capture Parameters Configuration ................................................. 47

11.1 Configure Flash Light Parameters ....................................................................... 47

11.2 Configure Vehicle Feature .................................................................................. 48

Chapter 12 Image Parameters Configuration .................................................... 49

12.1 Configure General Parameters ........................................................................... 49

12.2 Configure Video Image ...................................................................................... 50

12.3 Configure Picture ............................................................................................... 52

12.4 Configure ICR ..................................................................................................... 53

Chapter 13 Entrances and Exits Configuration ................................................. 55

Chapter 14 Application Mode Configuration ..................................................... 58

14.1 Smart Mode ....................................................................................................... 58

14.2 License Plate Recognition System ...................................................................... 59

Chapter 15 Exception ......................................................................................... 63

Chapter 16 Maintenance .................................................................................... 64

16.1 Check Device Status ........................................................................................... 64

16.2 Manage Users .................................................................................................... 64

16.2.1 Add a User ................................................................................................................. 65

16.2.2 Modify a User ............................................................................................................ 66

16.2.3 Delete a User ............................................................................................................. 67

16.3 Reboot the Camera ............................................................................................ 67

16.4 Restore Default Settings ..................................................................................... 68

16.5 Export Debug File .............................................................................................. 68

16.6 Export Configuration File ................................................................................... 68

16.7 Import Configuration File ................................................................................... 69

16.8 Upgrade the System ........................................................................................... 69

Appendix ................................................................................................................. 71

SADP Software Introduction ........................................................................................... 71

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Chapter 1 System Requirement

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version/Vista/Win 7/Win 10/Server 2003/Server 2008 32bits CPU: 1.0 GHz or higher RAM: 1G or higher Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher Web Browser: Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version, and Google Chrome 36.

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Chapter 2 Network Connection

Note:

 You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be

under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the nearest service center.

 To ensure the network security of the camera, we recommend you to have the

camera assessed and maintained termly. You can contact us if you need such service.

Purpose:

To view and configure the camera via a LAN, you need to connect the camera in the same subnet with your computer, and install the SADP to search and change the IP address of the camera.

Note: For the detailed introduction of SADP, please refer to Appendix.

2.1 Wire over the LAN

The following figures show the two ways of cable connection of a camera and a computer:

Purpose:

 To test the camera, you can directly connect the camera to the computer with a

network cable as shown in Figure 2-1.

 Refer to the Figure 2-2 to set camera over the LAN via a switch or a router.

Network Cable

Computer

Traffic Camera

Figure 2-1 Connecting Directly

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Switch

Computer

Traffic Camera

Figure 2-2 Connecting via a Switch or a Router

2.2 Activate the Camera

You are required to activate the camera first by setting a strong password for it before you can use the camera. Activation via Web Browser and Activation via SADP Software are supported.

2.2.1 Activation via Web Browser

Steps:

1. Power on the camera, and connect the camera to the network.

2. Input the IP address into the address bar of the web browser, and press Enter to

enter the activation interface.

Figure 2-3 Activation Interface (Web)

3. Create a password and input the password into the password field.

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STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

4. Confirm the password.

5. Click OK to save the password and enter the live view interface.

2.2.2 Activation via SADP Software

SADP software is used for detecting the online device, activating the camera, and resetting the password. Get the SADP software from the official website (http://www.hikvision.com/cn/download_more_393.html) and install the SADP according to the prompts.

Steps:

1. Run the SADP software to search the online devices.

2. Check the device status from the device list, and select the inactive device.

Figure 2-4 SADP Interface

3. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm it.

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4. Click Activate to activate the device.

5. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either

modifying the IP address manually or checking Enable DHCP.

Note:

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a LAN network protocol using UDP to work.

Figure 2-5 Create Password

6. Input the password and click Modify to activate your IP address modification.

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Chapter 3 Login

Steps:

1. Open the web browser.

2. In the browser address bar, input the IP address of the camera, and press the Enter

key to enter the login interface.

3. Input User Name and Password.

4. Click Login.

The admin user should configure the device accounts and user/operator permissions properly. Delete the unnecessary accounts and user/operator permissions.

Figure 3-1 Login Interface

5. Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and operating the camera. Please

follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in.

Note: You may have to close the web browser to install the plug-in. Please reopen

the web browser and log in again after installing the plug-in.

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Chapter 4 Live View

4.1 Live View Page

Purpose:

The live view page allows you to view the real-time video and capture images. Log in to the camera to enter the live view page, or you can click Live View on the menu bar of the main page to enter the live view page.

Descriptions of the live view page:

Menu Bar

Display Control

Live Traffic Statistics

and PTZ Panel

Live view Window

Toolbar

Figure 4-1 Live View Page

Menu Bar: Click each tab to enter Live View, Picture, Log, and Configuration page respectively. Click Logout to log out of the system. Click to view the license.

Display Control:

Click the icons to adjust the layout and the stream type of the live view.

Live View Window: Display the live video. Toolbar:

Operations on the live view page, e.g., start/stop live view, enable/disable audio,

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adjust the volume, enable/disable two-way audio, capture, record, enable/disable digital zoom, etc. Refer to the following table for the description of the icons on the live view page.

Table 4-1 Descriptions of Live View Icons

Icon

Description

Start/Stop live view.

The window size is 4:3.

The window size is 16:9.

The original widow size.

Self-adaptive window size.

Live view with main stream.

Live view with sub-stream.

Live view with third stream.

Start/Stop audio and adjust the volume.

Enable/Disable regional focus.

Enable/Disable two-way audio.

Manually capture the picture.

Manually start/stop recording.

Turn on/off digital zoom function.

Enter the live status and traffic statistics page.

To show/hide PTZ panel.

Zoom +/zoom -

Focus +/focus -

Iris +/iris -

One-touch focus

Lens initialization: set the lens to initial settings

PTZ speed: adjust speed of zoom, focus, and iris change. Higher value means faster speed.

Click to start wiper. Only applicable to camera that has a wiper.

Regional focus: Click on the tool bar to enter the regional focus operation mode. Drag the mouse to draw a rectangle on the image as the desired focus region. Click

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to exit the regional focus operation mode.

Digital zoom: Click to enable digital zoom function and the icon turns into . Then drag the mouse towards low right direction to draw a rectangle on the image as

the desired zoom. After viewing it you can click any place of the picture to get back to normal picture.

4.2 Start Live View

On the live view page, click on the toolbar to start the live view of the camera.

4.3 Record and Capture Pictures Manually

On the live view page, click on the toolbar to capture the live pictures or click

to start record. The saving paths of the captured pictures and recorded videos can

be set on the Configuration > Local Configuration page.

Note: The captured image will be saved as JPEG file in your computer.

4.4 Check Live Status and Traffic Statistics

Click Live Traffic Statistics on the upper right of the live view window to enter the live status and traffic statistics configuration page.

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Figure 4-2 Live Status and Traffic Statistics

As displayed on the figure above, the picture area can be divided into three parts: scene shot area, digital zoom area, license plate area.  Arm the camera: Level 1 Arming, Level 2 Arming, and Disarming are

selectable.  Level 1 Arming: The camera is allowed to connect to only one data storage

device for image and information uploading. It is recommended when you develop products, that is, if you use SDK, level 1 arming is the only option.

 Level 2 Arming: The camera is allowed to connect to three data storage

devices for image and information uploading.

Note: Level 2 Arming is recommended for debugging. Because when the

device is running, Level 1 Arming cannot be activated.

 Measure Plate: Measure the pixel of the captured license plate. You can click

Disable to disable the function.

 Ruler On: Enable ruler to measure the length of the captured license plate. You

can click Ruler Off to disable the function.

 Open Folder: Open the folder that saves the captured pictures.  Capture: Click Capture to capture the picture, and the captured pictures will be

listed in the Picture List.

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Figure 4-3 Picture List

Table 4-2 Description of Picture List Parameters

Item

Description

No.

Picture No.

Capture Time

The time of capturing the picture with millisecond

precision. For example, 20171011143350933 means

the picture is captured at 14:33:50:933, on October

11th, in 2017.

Lane No.

The lane where the vehicle is captured.

License Plate No.

The license plate number of the vehicle.

Vehicle No.

The vechile counting No. ranging from 1 to 65535. It

will overwrite if it reachs the max. value.

Chapter 5 Picture Search

Purpose:

The captured picture of all types, including normal, overspeed, wrong-way driving, etc., can be searched from this page. You can also export the pictures to the PC local directory.

Before you start:

Please insert a memory card in the camera for picture storage.

Steps:

1. Click Picture on the menu bar to enter picture searching page.

Figure 5-1 Picture Searching

2. Set the picture search conditions to specify the search, including Lane No.,

Vehicle Type, Car Plate, Start Time, and End Time.

3. Click Search to search pictures. The matched pictures will be displayed in

Picture List.

4. Click Export Picture to export the pictures to your PC.

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Chapter 6 Log Search

Purpose:

The operation, alarm, exception and information of the camera can be stored in log files. You can also export the log files on your demand.

Before you start:

Please configure network storage for the camera or insert a memory card in the camera.

Steps:

1. Click Log on the menu bar to enter log searching page.

Figure 6-1 Log Searching

2. Set the log search conditions to specify the search, including Major Type, Minor

Type, Start Time, and End Time.

3. Click Search to search log files. The matched log files will be displayed in the

list.

4. To export the log files, click Save to save the log files in your PC.

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Chapter 7 Local Configuration

Purpose:

You can configure the live view parameters, recording files settings, and picture settings from this page.

Note:

The record files and captured pictures are the ones you record and captured using the web browser and thus the saving paths of them are on the PC running the browser. Enter the local configuration page: Configuration > Local Configuration.

Figure 7-1 Local Configuration

Steps:

1. Configure the following settings:

 Live View Parameters: Set the protocol type, live view performance, and rules.

Protocol Type: TCP and UDP are selectable.

 TCP: Ensures complete delivery of streaming data and better video quality,

yet the real-time transmission will be affected.

 UDP: Provides real-time audio and video streams.

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Live View Performance: Set the live view performance to Real-time, Balanced or Fluent. Rules: Enable or disable rules. If you enable rules, when there is vehicle passing, a tracking frame will appear in the live view. Pos Info: Enable the function, feature information of the detected target is dynamically displayed near the target in the live image.

 Record File Settings: Set the manual recorded video parameters.

Record File Size: Select the packed size of the manually recorded and

downloaded video files to 256M, 512M or 1G. After the selection, the maximum record file size is the value you selected. Save record files to: Set the saving path for the manually recorded video files in the live view page.

 Picture Settings: Set the saving path of pictures under the different conditions.

Save snapshots in live view to: Set the saving path of the manually captured

pictures in live view. Save downloaded pictures to: Set the saving path of the captured pictures in picture search interface. Save captured pictures to: Set the saving path of the captured pictures in the live status and traffic statistic interface.

Note: You can click Browse to change the directory for saving the videos and

pictures.

2. Click Save to save the settings.

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Chapter 8 System Configuration

Purpose:

You can configure the parameters on this page, including device information, serial ports, network parameters, time configuration, service, etc.

8.1 View Device Information

Go to the device information page to check the device information: Configuration > Device Configuration > System Configuration > Device Information.

Device Name and Device No. can be changed as desired. Other information of the camera, such as Model, Serial No., Firmware Version, Encoding Version, Hardware Version, Number of Channels, Number of Trigger Input, Number of Trigger Output, Smart Module Status, and Algorithms Library Version are displayed for your reference. And the information cannot be edited in this menu.

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