ParkIT & LetUgo Starter Pack Guide – Installing the ParkIT Camera

ParkIT & LetUgo Starter Pack Guide – Installing the ParkIT Camera!CAUTION!WELCOMEConnection DiagramWelcome to the Quick Start Guide of the ParkIT ANPR Camera with the LetUgo Access ControlSoftware and Demo Box! This document is intended to guide you through the installationsteps and to help to setup your ANPR system quickly and easily.The LetUgo Demo Box is intended to generate a trigger event in an office environment (inother words, the arrival and the departure of a vehicle can be modeled). The 2 position switchcan be used to raise the trigger signal. The red and green LEDs can be referred as a trafficlight: the red LED will illuminate continuously by default, while the green one will flash oncewhen an "open" command arrives from the LetUgo.1. All contents are found.2.3.4.MILESTONES OF THE INSTALLATIONAfter connecting the power input of the camera, the green and the red status LEDs of the camerafront emit light. The green led will emit light while the camera is turned on.3/1 The ping package returns from the ParkIT (192.0.2.3).3/2 The live image of the camera can be seen through the web browser.The live image of camera shows a clear, sharp and easily readable license plate.The camera emits invisible, highpower infrared light. Do not lookdirectly into the light to avoid therisk of eye damage!Use real license plate or print the appropriate one from plates folder (LetUgo Disc) for theoffice setup.In order to make the installation easy to follow, the entire process is divided by so-calledMILESTONES that serve as checkpoints and are located after every significant step. TheseMILESTONES help users by providing them feedback that the installation is proceeding well.Use the following table to follow the completed MILESTONES:5. LetUgo installation has finished successfully.6.7.6/1 The USB dongle is connected and the driver is installed.6/2 LetUgo can be launched from the Start Menu. User Admin has logged in successfully.Camera(s) has been added successfully. The live image of the camera can be seen by clicking the‘Lane’ menu icon on the top-left side of the screen.8. Check the trigger settings by placing the license plate properly in front of the camera and clicking onthe ‘Open’ button. The LetUgo executes ANPR and returns the plate text on the top-right corner.Open the box and check package contentsConnect the Camera wires to the Demo Box‣All-in-One ParkIT camera pre-assembled with Ethernet andPower/Trigger/Serial cables and installed wall mountable bracket in anIP65 class weatherproof housing:•WideVGA B&W or 1.3MP color camera equipped with IR cut/allpass filter•Remote zoom, focus and iris•Built-in infrared illuminator unit with four high power SMD LEDssynchronized with the camera, adjustable illumination intensity‣Printed Quick Install Guide Poster‣LetUgo Install Disc‣FXMC USB key‣LetUgo Demo Box‣Unpack the camera on soft ground to avoid scratching the hardware.‣Install the camera only in dry environment, within the storing temperature range of the camera: -35ºC to +55ºC (-31º F to 131º F).‣Do not store the camera disconnected from power for longer periods to protect its internal battery feeding the camera RTC (Real TimeClock). This battery can keep the RTC settings for approx. one year and cannot be recharged but replaced by the manufacturer only.‣Never use the camera without its sunshield.‣Avoid scratching the camera front during unpacking.‣Read the ParkIT Install Guide for details of installation.MILESTONE 1: All contents are found: camera(s), USB key, CD, Quick Install Guide.Access the Camera2.1 Power/Trigger/Serial Cable ConnectionConnect and fix the wires you intend to use and seal the rest before connecting to power to avoid damages due to short circuit.1 THICK2 THICK45678910+12VdcGNDOpto_out_S (+) 2Opto_in_S (+) 1Opto_in_G (-) 1NC (no connect)Serial_RX 3Serial_TX 3Serial_GND 3CAMERACONNECTIONS3 Opto_out_G (-) 23Relay_NCUSERSerial_GNDConfigure the Camera1245678910+12VdcGNDRelay_NORelay-COMOpto_In_S (+)Opto_In_G (-)Serial_RXSerial_TX1. For trigger input:Opto_in_S (+) – GPIO InputOpto_in_G (-) – GPIO Input2. For trigger output:Opto_out_G (-) – GPIO OutputOpto_out_S (+) – GPIO Output3. General-purpose serial port:Serial_RXSerial_TXSerial_GND.2.2 Ethernet ConnectionThe camera is equipped with a CAT5e UTP crossover cable with RJ45 plug. It can beconnected to both PCs and network switches directly.‣Failures due to improper cabling voids the warranty!‣Avoid accidental contacting of the end sleeves. It may cause permanent damages.‣Protect camera cable ends from moisture! Water may enter into the camera insidethrough loose cable ends.‣Do not bend the cables sharply.‣Consider voltage drop if you use long cables.‣The serial port of the camera complies with the RS 232 standard.MILESTONE 2: After connecting the power input, the green and the red statusLEDs of the camera front emit light. The green led will emit light while thecamera is turned on.3.1 Software Requirements for the LetUgo system•Windows operating system with administrator privileges•Web browser: Mozilla Firefox 4, Internet Explorer 8, Google Chrome 14.X.X.X or later editions3.2 Steps of accessing the web interface of the camera from a browser:1. After the camera is connected to a computer or network switch and it is powered on, both status LEDs (red andgreen on the camera front) are turned on while the camera is booting and calibrating the optics. Having finished it, thegreen status LED flashes twice signaling that the camera is ready for operation.2. Set your computer’s IP address (or enter an alternate IP) in the 192.0.2.x subnet where x is an integer numberbetween 1 and 254 except 3 and your subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 (for more information use your operatingsystems help).3. Use the ping command in your operating systems command line to test the communication with the camera: ping -t 192.0.2.34. Soon, the ping package returns: Reply from 192.0.2.3. If not, power off then on and enter the previous ping command again.5. Start a browser then enter the default IP address (192.0.2.3) of the camera into the address bar and hit enter. After this, the camera starts withadministrator privileges, ready to be set up and configured.Your Firewall and Proxy settings may block the network communication. In this case, you may need to contact your system administrator.MILESTONE 3:3/1: The ping package returns from the ParkIT camera (192.0.2.3).3/2: The live image of the camera can be seen through the webpage.Use either a real license plate (suggested) or the printed copy of the attached image located in the‘Plate’ folder to setup the camera (A3 size is recommended). Place the license plate at a distancebetween 3-12 meters in front of the camera.The camera can be configured in three different ways detailed below. At the firstoccasion, using the Easy Setup is suggested.NOTE: The optimal zoom settings are the followings (based on the target distance):3 m – 0%12m – 100%1. Manual configuration - Using the Easy SetupFind the Easy Setup option in the “Setup” menu of the camera’s webpage.After adjusting the zoom, the camera can be fine-tuned by changing the flash intensity, brightness and focus.2. Automatic configuration - Using the Configuration WizardFollow the steps of the Wizard to complete the configuration.By clicking the “Next” button, the next step is shown.The menu on the left shows the progress. Settings can be adjusted later.3. Advanced manual configuration - Using the Advanced SetupFind the Advanced Setup page in the “Setup” menu. Each parameter can be adjusted individually.For more information on the advanced setup, see ParkIT User’s Manual.Web interface after configuring the camera:MILESTONE 4: The live image of the camera shows a clear and sharp, easily readable license plate, similarly to the screenshot above..● To enable all camera functions, enable (and update) JavaScript and ActiveX controls in your browser.● Changing the default IP address of the camera is recommended (Setup/Network Setup/IPv4 settings orIPv6 settings/IP address) – especially if more ARH cameras are used in the same network – to avoid IPaddress conflict.● To alter the IP address of your computer, administrator privileges are necessary.● Power on the camera only if the ambient temperature of the camera reaches the camera’s startuptemperature of -20ºC (-4ºF).Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice! For versions from 1.11.2.7;12.05.03

ParkIT & LetUgo Starter Pack Guide - Installing LetUgoAccess Control FlowchartInstall the LetUgo Parking Management Software5.1 System requirements• Pentium 4 2GHz CPU or equivalent, 1GB RAM (2GB recommended for Windows7)• Windows XP SP3 or Windows 7 Operating System, HD Ready resolution (1366x768) with minimum 64 MB dedicated videomemory.• 100 Mbit/sec or better LAN connection, Ethernet switch for more cameras, 1 USB port (v2.0)• 30GB HDD (approx. 30Mbytes for the application, the rest is for images, etc.)5.2 Steps of installing LetUgo1. The setup program starts automatically after inserting the disc (DVD) into the optical drive.*2. After clicking [Next], read the END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Accept the agreement to continue the installation by selecting Iaccept the agreement and clicking [Next].3. In the next step, the setup searches for .NET framework on your computer and installs it automatically if it is not available.4. After this, enter the license key located on the LetUgo DVD box. After entering the key, click [Next] to view necessary componentsto be installed. Click [Next] again to begin to install these components.5. Select the destination folder for LetUgo then click [Next].6. Create a desktop icon for LetUgo and/or launch it automatically at Windows startup right afterinstallation by ticking the corresponding checkboxes.7. Check the destination folder before installation then click [Install] to start copying LetUgo toyour computer.8. When the installation is complete, read the LetUgo User Manual (View LetUgo User’s Manual(pdf) and/or launch the application right after the installation by checking the correspondingcheckboxes.9. Click [Finish] button to finish the installation.* If the setup program does not start automatically then run INSTALL\LetUgo_Setup.exe located onthe provided Install DVD.● To install LetUgo, administrator privileges are necessary.● The license key is valid only with the USB dongle purchased for the software!● The installer places files into the Windows/System32 directory as well. Check your privilegesbefore installing LetUgo.● However, the application needs only approx. 30 Mbytes of free disk place, at least 30 GBytesavailable free disk space is recommended for saved images, events etc. The required free diskspace highly depends on the size and the amount of the saved images.MILESTONE 5: LetUgo installation has finished successfully.Start LetUgoAdd the ParkIT Camera1. Connect the USB dongle intoa free USB port and wait untilthe driver is installed2. Open the applicationfrom the start menu or byclicking on the LetUgodesktop icon (if created).3. Enter the ‘admin’ Login and ‘admin’Password to begin to use the program.At first time, the LetUgo starts withadministrator privileges.1. By default, no camera is added to the system, so the Settings/Cameras submenuwill appear with a warning massage. In this case click [OK].2. Click [New] and enter the data of the new camera:NAME: any unique textDIRECTION: Direction of the observed lane(s). Note, that in case of ‘undefined’ direction, timespent in cannot be calculated.ADDRESS: IP address of the cameraPORT: Port of the computer –running LetUgo– assigned for communication with the camera.TIME OF OPENING: It refers to the period of time during which the barrier is in opened position.CHECK: The camera can take into account/ignore Permissions and/or Blacklist. Check the one(s) tobe taken into account.LOGIN and PASSWORD can be assigned to the camera if required. Default: leave it blank.LANESPERMISSIONSREPORTSSETTINGSEXIT.MILESTONE 6:6/1: The USB dongle is connected and thedriver is installed.6/2: LetUgo can be launched from the startMenu. User Admin has logged insuccessfully.3. Click [OK] to apply changes.● Filling the name and the address field is mandatory. Filling the other fields is optional.● For more information on using LetUgo, refer to LetUgo User’s Manual.MILESTONE 7: Camera(s) has been added successfully.The live image of the camera can be seen by clicking the ‘Lane’ menu icon on the top-left side of the screen.Check trigger settingsAdd PermissionEnter the Event Manager of the Camera web interface.LetUgo sets up trigger and upload configurations necessary for officeenvironment AUTOMATICALLY.The default configurations shown in the image are sufficient incase of inductive loop or LetUgo Demo Box.To check the trigger function click the [Configure] button of the GPIOTrigger.Start the LetUgo application and navigate to the Permissions menu.The entry and exit is granted for authorized vehicles only. Permissions areassigned to license plates (with exact matching). The system allows entry andexit of the successfully identified vehicles with valid permission automaticallyand also creates a log of entry/exit events.New permissions can be added by clicking the [NEW] button in the Permissionsmenu.To apply these settings click the [OK] button. For further configurations see theLetUgo User’s Manual.When the trigger is active (“vehicle stands on the loop”) the bulb becomesgreen. Otherwise use the 2 position switch to raise the trigger signal.Plate: Filling the number plate text field (without spaces and dashes) isnecessary; filling any other field is optional. Checking of the permission isbased solely on the license plate!MILESTONE 8: Check the trigger settings by placing the license plate properlyin front of the camera and clicking on the ‘Open’ button. The LetUgo executesANPR and returns the plate text on the top-right corner.Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice! For versions from 1.11.2.7;12.04.05