Use the mounting bracket that is provided with your SharpV camera to mount the camera in either the top-mounted or bottom-mounted position.
IMPORTANT:
- Before mounting the camera, make sure that the installation distance and angle respect the SharpV requirements. See Plate read distances for SharpV cameras.
- Mounting SharpV inside an enclosure is not recommended due to the possibility of inadequate heat and humidity management.
- Reading license plates through glass or polycarbonate material reduces ALPR
performance. For best results:
- Install the camera perpendicular to the glass.
- Ensure that the material allows >90% transmittance in the near-IR spectrum (700-1000nm). For more information, refer to the transmittance graph from the manufacturer of the material or coating.
Physical space requirements
Before mounting a SharpV camera unit on a pole or wall, use the following information to confirm that the unit will have the required space to rotate to the required angle for vehicle monitoring.
Side view:
| Letter | Description | Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom mount | ||
| A | Center of rotation with provided mount | N/A |
| B | Diameter for cable connector | 26.8 cm (10.6 in) |
| C | Diameter at edge of camera (without sun shield) | 35.6 cm (14.0 in) |
| D | Diameter at edge of camera (with sun shield) | 37.9 cm (14.9 in) |
| E | Diameter at edge of antenna (LTE version only) | 53.8 cm (21.2 in) |
| Top mount | ||
| F | Center of rotation with provided mount (without sun shield) | N/A |
| G | Center of rotation with provided mount (with sun shield) | N/A |
| H | Diameter for cable connector (without sun shield) | 26.4 cm (10.4 in) |
| I | Diameter for cable connector (with sun shield) | 27.1 cm (10.7 in) |
| J | Diameter to edge of camera (without sun shield) | 31.6 cm (12.4 in) |
| K | Diameter to edge of camera (with sun shield) | 32.4 cm (12.8 in) |
| L | Diameter at edge of antenna (LTE version only) | 35.0 cm (13.8 in) |
Top and bottom view:
| Letter | Description | Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Top mount | ||
| A | Center of rotation with provided mount | N/A |
| B | Diameter for cable connector | 25.1 cm (9.9 in) |
| C | Diameter at edge of antenna (LTE version only) | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) |
| D | Diameter to edge of camera (without sun shield) | 34.0 cm (13.4 in) |
| E | Diameter to edge of camera (with sun shield) | 35.6 cm (14.0 in) |
| Bottom mount | ||
| F | Center of rotation with provided mount | N/A |
| G | Diameter for cable connector | 23.6 cm (9.3 in) |
| H | Diameter at edge of antenna (LTE version only) | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) |
| I | Diameter to edge of camera (without sun shield) | 35.3 cm (13.9 in) |
| J | Diameter to edge of camera (with sun shield) | 36.8 cm (14.5 in) |
Mounting specifications
The supported mounting brackets use the following hole pattern:
| Hardware | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mounting bolts | Type M6 x 1 mm |
| Mounting hole distance | 70 mm (2.75 in) |
| Mounting hole depth | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) |
- The SharpV body is made of cast aluminum. Using excessive force when tightening the mounting bolts can strip the threads and permanently damage the camera.
- If you are installing a black SharpV, two sets
of mounting bolts are provided. The longer (25 mm) bolts must only be used for top-mounted
installations that include the sun shield. The sun shield is required for black SharpV cameras that are installed outdoors.WARNING: Only use the longer bolts for top-mounted installations that include the sun shield.
- Always install the provided external serrated lock washers between the bolt head and the
flat washer. WARNING: Failure to install the provided lock washers might cause the mounting bolts to loosen over time. Genetec Inc. is not responsible for any injury resulting from improper mounting.
- The maximum depth of the mounting holes is 9.5 mm (0.37 in). If you are not using the
camera mount that is provided, you must calculate the required length of the mounting
bolts to ensure that they penetrate the camera body to a depth between 6 mm (0.25 in) and
9.5 mm (0.37 in). For information about the length of mounting bolts, see About the SharpV sunshield.WARNING: The camera body can be permanently damaged if you exceed the recommended bolt penetration depth.
- When tightening the mounting bolts, ensure that the torque does not exceed 4N-m (3ft-lb).WARNING: The camera body can be permanently damaged if you exceed the maximum bolt torque.
T-slots
The SharpV camera includes t-slots on the side of the camera that support M5 (#10 SAE) bolts. You can use the T-slots to implement a custom mounting solution.
SharpV unit dimensions
