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1. Introduction

The Micropak 5 Survision LPR camera is an advanced, standalone license plate recognition (LPR) camera designed to deliver high performance with minimal setup. Built for ease and efficiency, the Micropak 5 Survision camera’s offers trigger-free operation, capturing high-speed vehicle plates up to 155 mph (250 km/h) with exceptional accuracy and speed. Its compact design integrates all necessary LPR functions within the camera itself, eliminating the need for an external server.

Key features include adjustable recognition distances from 5 to 49 feet and real-time monitoring for enhanced security. The device supports both European and American plate formats and provides instant data output on plate position, traffic direction, and more.

Micropak 5 is The Survision camera’s are equipped with infrared or white-light LEDs for optimal visibility, and it’s housed in a durable, weather-resistant aluminum body. Built with embedded AI, it offers flexible data outputs, multiple connection options, and can be easily integrated into iProtect.

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2. Support and license

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2.1 Supported cards (License plates)

• European and American license plates.

3. What is OSDP

Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is an access control communications standard developed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) to improve interoperability among access control and security products.

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OSDP V2.2 which is based on the IEC 60839-11-5 standard, was released in December 2020.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_Industry_Association

4. Setup LPR-camera

4.1 Setup wizard of LPR unit

1. Setup a local netwerk and configure the network properly.

2. Start a Webbrowser and enter the IP-address of the camera

3. Follow the instructions of the QUICK START GUIDE of the camera.

4.2 VSSsetup tool

1. INSTALLATION AND UPDATE

   1. Launch the program « VSS7setup-7.X-BuildY.exe » provided by Survision.

   2. Choose « English » as installation language and click on « OK ».Image Added

   3. Click on « Next ».

   4. Read the license agreement, click on « I understand and accept …» and click on « Next ».

   5. If needed, change the installation path and click on « Next ».

   6. If needed, modify the path for the shortcuts on Windows « Start » menu and click on « Next ».

   7. Select whether you want to create a shortcut on Windows Desktop and click on « Next ».

   8. Verify the installation options summary and click on « Install ».

   9. Wait for the installation to end.

   10. Click on « Finish »

2. Start VSS by clicking on any of the shortcuts that the installation has created or just run the application on [path]\Survision\VSS7\VSS7.exe.
   The image below shows the Main View (before connecting to any specific unit).

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3. Enter the correct IP addres and press on the button Connect.

4. Lock the camera to be able to change settings:

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5. Open in the main menu View and Settings Window, the following windows will be opened:

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6. Select Settings

7. Edit Camera | ANPR | Serial output

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8. Change the Mode to OSDP and set an unique Address and press OK.

9. Close this window

10. Lock the camera and close this window.

5. Hardware Installation

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5.1 Positioning of the LPR camera

The successful positioning of the LPR unit relies on several key factors. To ensure a proper installation, please adhere to the following essential steps and guidelines.

Understanding the importance of the LPR camera's position is crucial, as it must be carefully evaluated alongside the LPR settings. The angle, height, and distance from the target area can greatly affect the camera's ability to accurately capture license plate information.

For example, if the camera is mounted too high or at an inappropriate angle, it may struggle to read plates, particularly those that are angled or obscured. Additionally, the LPR system settings—such as exposure, focus, and frame rate—should be fine-tuned to correspond with the camera's specific positioning to guarantee optimal performance.

For further details, please consult the Survision manual.

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5.2 Connecting the LPR camera to the Orion

The LPR camera connects directly to the Orion Kp bus connector via a fixed cable, with a maximum distance of 15 meters between the camera and the Orion unit. Additionally, the camera operates using an external 24V power supply.

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5. iProtect Implementation

5.1 General

OSDP readers are completely handled by the nodemanager, so the nodemanager should run to obtain access by a OSDP card reader.

5.2 Card encoding

To enable license plate recognition, follow these clear steps to create a card configuration within iProtect:

1. Navigate to Card Configuration:

   • Go to Access > Settings > Card Configuration.

   • Initiate the wizard by right-clicking on the tree view.

2. Start the Wizard:

   • Click on the button labeled “Wizard card number presentation.”

3. Configure

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1. Presentation:

   • A new pop-up will appear.

   • Enter a logical name for the new presentation, such as “LPR presentation.”

   • Choose between:

     • “Number plate no country code”

     • “Number plate with country”

   • Select the option based on the customer's preference.

5.3 Configure the Reader in iProtect

To configure an OSDP reader, please follow the steps outlined below:

6. Card encoding

To enable license plate recognition, a card configuration must be created within iProtect. To do this, go to Access > Settings > Card Configuration and use the wizard provided in this section.

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1. Connect the LPR camera to the Orion (see chapter “Connecting the reader”)refer to chapter 5.2 Connecting the LPR Camera to the Orion).

2. Press the discover button in the line dialog of the Pluto.

3. Wait until for the discover discovery process is readyto complete: Read-in event => Read-in event: Stop, Line: xxx…

4. Refresh the line dialog of the Pluto, if . If an OSDP device is detected, it will be shown appear as a Node below the Prt2 port of the Orion.

5. Change the OSDP compatibility setting at the OSDP node to “ASCII Raw data”“Ascii data as raw data.”

6. Right mouse -click at on the OSDP node in the treeview and click on “add reader”

   Fill in the logic unique name of

   tree view and select “Add Reader.”

   • Enter a unique logical name for the reader.

   • Click on the save button.

5.3 OSDP reader settings

For OSDP readers there are some specific settings.

It’s possible to setup the buzzer time when a card is recognized, this can be done at the door behavior tab of the reader.

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Buzzer time | card recognized

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Setting

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Behavior

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No buzzer when card is recognized

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buzzer time (1/10 sec)

1. • Choose the appropriate card data interpretation in the General tab.

   • Select the output in the Door Control section on the Input/Output tab.

   • Choose the loop input in the Loop selection on the Input/Output tab.

   • (optional) set the read card before loop activation at the door behavior tab.

   • Click the Save button.

6. License Plate Configuration in iProtect

A license plate functions similarly to operates much like a standard card within the iProtect system. To activate enable this feature, you must need to connect the LPR (License Plate Recognition) reader to a reader group, which is then associated with linked to an access profile.

Access is granted to a vehicle when its license plate is linked to associated with a valid access profile that corresponds with to the LPR reader.

For detailed comprehensive instructions on configuring an access profile in iProtect, please refer to this document: *Access rights in iProtect™.

For guidance on how to assign a card (License Plate) to a person record, you can follow this document: https://tkhsecurity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/9171076589/Assign+cards+to+people?atl_f=PAGETREE.

8. Secure channel

OSDP v2 with Secure Channel has AES-128 encryption to ensure that communication between the targeted devices is strict and secure.

All OSDP devices have a known standard Secure Channel Base Key (SCBK), according to the OSDP specification. The SCBK is a key shared between the peripheral/reader and the controller, which is used once to initiate encryption. The SCBK allows the controller (Pluto/ApolloN) to send a challenge command (critical information that the peripheral/reader can use to initiate a Secure Channel session). Note that OSDP security is not limited to the Secure Channel Base Key. The SCBK is used only once at the start of the session before auto-generated session keys are used to encrypt the OSDP data.

If the security status is “Active scbkd” at the node you can set a random key with the button <Set keys (SC)>. If pressed the key is set into the reader and stored in the controller (Pluto / ApolloN)
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9. Setup LPR-camera

9.1 Setup wizard of LPR unit

1. Setup a local netwerk and configure the network properly.

2. Start a Webbrowser and enter the IP-address of the camera

3. Follow the instructions of the QUICK START GUIDE of the camera.

9.2 VSSsetup tool

INSTALLATION AND UPDATE

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Launch the program « VSS7setup-7.X-BuildY.exe » provided by Survision.

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Choose « English » as installation language and click on « OK ».Image Removed

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Click on « Next ».

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If needed, change the installation path and click on « Next ».

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If needed, modify the path for the shortcuts on Windows « Start » menu and click on « Next ».

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Select whether you want to create a shortcut on Windows Desktop and click on « Next ».

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Verify the installation options summary and click on « Install ».

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Wait for the installation to end.

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Click on « Finish »

2. Start VSS by clicking on any of the shortcuts that the installation has created or just run the application on [path]\Survision\VSS7\VSS7.exe.
   The image below shows the Main View (before connecting to any specific unit).

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3. Enter the correct IP addres and press on the button Connect.

4. Lock the camera to be able to change settings:

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5. Open in the main menu View and Settings Window, the following windows will be opened:

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6. Select Settings

7. Edit Camera | ANPR | Serial output

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8. Change the Mode to OSDP and set an unique Address and press OK.

9. Close this window

10. Lock the camera and close this window.

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