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Installation Manual | TM-20230511

iProtect Access / Security | Functionalities | OSDP Survision LPR Camera-camera

This manual represents the knowledge at the above-mentioned time. TKH security works non-stop to improve her products. For the most recent technical information please contact your consultant or dealer.

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1. Introduction

The 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 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.

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Below is an overview of support for both the hardware and the software, including the necessary license:

Support

Version

Hardware

License

Version

number

Minimum version

IPROTECT Access

 

>= 10.4.14

iProtect basic license

Sufficient reader license

Pluto rootFS

 

>= 6.12.x

Orion (USB)

 

>= 1.5.34

OSDP LPR-camera

IPS-ON - online card reader license (44)

2.1 Supported cards (License plates)

  • European and American license plates.

Info

It is essential recommended to frequently update the LPR camera to ensure that the database reflects the latest license plate formatsupdate the firmware once a year.... or when you read in the release notes that an enhancement is of interest to you.

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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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.

Info

For further details, please consult the Survision manual.

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5.2 Connecting the LPR camera to the Orion

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Cable color

Signal

ABC connector Orion

KpBus (RS485)

Brown

+ 24V

Grey

GND

Green

RS485 A

A

White

RS485 B

B

Yellow

RS GND

CC

Info

Max. cable distance between Orion and the LPR reader -camera= 15 Mtr.

Info

The LPR reader must be connected to an 24V external power supply.

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  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 Presentation:

    • A new pop-up will appear.

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

    • Choose betweenfor the option: “Number plate no country code”

    • “Number plate with country”

    • Select the option based on the customer's preferenceClick the Save button.

6.3 Configure the Reader in iProtect

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  1. Connect the LPR camera to the Orion (refer to chapter 5.2 Connecting the LPR Camera to the Orion).

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

Info

The Address number is the number which is given to the camera in chapter bla bla

  1. Wait for the discovery process to complete: Read-in event => Read-in event: Stop, Line: xxx…

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

  3. Change the OSDP compatibility setting at the OSDP node to “Ascii data as raw data.”

  4. Right-click on the OSDP node in the tree view and select “Add Reader.”

    • Enter a unique logical name for the reader.

    • 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.

Info

The “read card before loop activation” setting can be beneficial when the camera captures the license plate before the vehicle triggers the loop.

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