About using AutoVu auxiliary PoE cameras for additional context images - SharpZ3 | SharpOS 13.7

AutoVu™ SharpZ3 Installation Guide 13.7

Product
SharpZ3
Content type
Guides > Installation guides
Version
13.7
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en-US
Last updated
2024-09-27

For a more detailed view of the area surrounding a license plate read location, you can install AutoVu™ auxiliary PoE cameras on the parking enforcement patrol vehicle. The overview images from these extra context cameras can be useful when investigating parking violations in Security Center and Curb Sense™ systems.

To mount an AutoVu™ auxiliary PoE camera beside a SharpZ3 camera, you can install a SharpZ3 auxiliary camera bracket on the SharpZ3 hardmount.

AutoVu auxiliary PoE camera specifications

  • Maximum 2 MP (1920x1080) @ 30FPS resolution
  • Built-in 6 mm (back) or 2.4 mm (front) fixed lens
  • Built-in IR illumination
  • IP66/IP67/IK10 rated protection

Matching brackets to vehicle locations

Brackets are available for installing the auxiliary camera to the left or to the right of the SharpZ3 camera. Match the brackets with their vehicle locations and ensure that the auxiliary cameras are perpendicular to the direction of travel.

Matching auxiliary cameras to vehicle locations

Auxiliary cameras are available with focal lengths of 2.4 mm for the front and 6 mm for the back. Match the auxiliary camera focal lengths with their vehicle locations.

Auxiliary camera cable management

The auxiliary camera cable passes through a 0.6 cm (0.25 in) hole in the vehicle roof and is sealed using a cable gland. Secure the cable and connector to the bracket or to a light bar using cable ties.