Camera Recommendations
In order to get better results with our software, we recommend you to make sure your cameras meet the following specifications:
TYPE OF CAMERAS
Any digital camera with at least:
- Access IP/URL.
- User and password.
- Protocol: RTSP or MJPEG.
- CODECs: H.265 / H.264 (MPEG-4 part 10/AVC): Main/Baseline/High, MJPEG
MODELS AND BRANDS
The most appropriate camera will depend on the client's use case, the distance from the camera to the reading object, and the camera focal length.
In summary we can state:
Use cases: Road / Crane / Rail
Camera distance from 1.5 – 3 meters to the reading object
- Brand: Axis. Model: P3807-PVE. Focal Lens: 3.2mm
- Brand: Aviglion. Model: 5.0C-H5M-DO1-IR. Focal Lens: 2.8mm
- Brand: Hikvision. Model: DS-2CD2T45G0P-I 4MP. Focal Lens: 1.68mm
Use cases: Road & Rail
Camera distance from 3 – 12 meters to the reading object
- Brand: Axis. Model: P1378-LE. Focal Lens: 3.9- 10mm
- Brand: Aviglion. Model: 6.0C-H5A-BO1-IR. Focal Lens: 4,9 - 8mm
- Brand: Hikvision. Model: DS-2CD2685FWD-IZS 8MP. Focal Lens: 2.8 – 12mm
RESOLUTION
- Minimum 1920 x 1080 resolution.
FRAMES PER SECOND
- Minimum 25~30 fps for 1920 x 1080 resolution.
INFRARED
- Recommended viewable length up to 30m (night reading case). The infrared option is valid just for license plate readings.
MINIMUM LIGHT LEVEL
- Minimum of 50 lux is recommended (day reading case).
- Cameras with Sensitivity Lux 0 ~ 0.015 lux (night reading case).
- Context lighting with 1,000 lux is needed for cases of night reading. Additional white lighting hardware may be required.
RECOMMENDED WHITE LIGHT HARDWARE’S:
Road & Crane cases | Up to 5 meters distance
- Raytec VAR2-w8-1 Vario w8 LED White Light Illuminator
Rail cases | Up to 6 meters distance
- Ledisson 1555 x250 Flood Light
Rail cases | From 6 - 12 meters distance
- Ledisson 1555 x500 Flood Light