If you are using Genetec Patroller™ with the AutoVu™ navigation hardware, you need to configure the related settings in Genetec Patroller™ Config Tool. These settings allow you to calibrate and monitor the positioning hardware, and to configure the GNSS antenna.
Before you begin
- Connect your Sharp mobile units to Genetec Patroller™.
- Start up the AutoVu™ base unit and do not turn it off during the procedure.
Procedure
- Open Genetec Patroller™ Config Tool.
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Go to Navigation > Equipment.
- From the Equipment type list, select AutoVu™ Navigation.
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Turn Use positioning to ON, then
configure the following:
- Device
- The navigation hardware auto discovery starts automatically when a Sharp camera is accessible. Click the discovery button to restart the auto discovery if necessary. When a navigation device is discovered, the Layout..., Calibrate... and Monitor... buttons and the Calibration state field appear.
- Layout
- This button allows you to enter the GNSS antenna and port positions. This operation is necessary to calibrate the navigation hardware. For details, see Configuring the AutoVu navigation equipment layout.
- Calibrate
- This button allows you to perform step-by-step odometry and GNSS calibration. For details, see Calibrating Patroller Navigation.
- Monitor
- Click this button to get information about navigation position, malfunctions, and vehicle status.
- If you want to read plates when the patrol vehicle is stopped, turn Read when car is stopped to ON.
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If you want to read plates when the patrol vehicle moves in reverse,
turn Read when moving backwards to ON.
NOTE: When doing parking enforcement, patrol vehicles may stop and reverse frequently.
- Specify the Shutdown delay. This delay is the number of seconds to wait after the vehicle’s ignition is turned off before shutting down the in-vehicle computer. To disable this feature, enter “0”.
- Click Apply.
Results
Parent topic: Process Overview: AutoVu™ navigation configuration