Integration overview for the Third-Party ALPR plugin

You can integrate third party ALPR cameras and systems into Security Center using the Genetec™ Third-Party ALPR plugin by following a sequence of steps.

The following table lists the tasks required for the integration with Security Center, and how to verify that the integration was successful.

Step	Task	Where to find more information
Understand prerequisites and key issues before deploying
1	Learn what you can do using the plugin.	What is the Third-Party ALPR plugin?.
2	Before installing the plugin, read the release notes to learn about the new features, the known issues, and the limitations.	What's new in Third-Party ALPR plugin 5.10.0. Known issues in the Third-Party ALPR plugin 5.10.0. Limitations in the Third-Party ALPR plugin 5.10.0.
3	Learn about the different components and how they connect together.	How the Third-Party ALPR plugin works with Security Center.
Prepare your ALPR cameras
4	Make sure your third party cameras and systems are compatible with the Third-Party ALPR plugin.	Supported devices for the Third-Party ALPR plugin
5	Make sure that your third party cameras and systems are operating as required by your organization, and that all devices are available and operating as expected.	For instructions, refer to the manufacturer's documentation.
Prepare Security Center
6	Verify that the Security Center license has a valid certificate for the plugin. Go to the Config Tool home page, click About > Certificates, and confirm that Third-Party ALPR is in the list.	Your license information is included in the license update email that we sent you. This email includes links to the download package and other license information. To acquire a license, see License options for Third-Party ALPR system integration.
7	Ensure that the server where the plugin will be installed meets the recommended system requirements and is running a compatible version of Security Center.	Supported plugins in Security Center. Integration overview for the Third-Party ALPR plugin.
Deploy the plugin
8	On a Security Center server, download the plugin and install it.	Downloading and installing the Third-Party ALPR plugin.
9	Grant users the privileges that they need to use the plugin. Required privileges. Administrators need the Add roles, Delete roles, and Plugins privileges.	Assigning privileges to users. For a list of all available privileges, refer to the Security Center privileges spreadsheet for your version.
10	In Config Tool, create the Third-Party ALPR plugin role.	Creating the Third-Party ALPR plugin role.
11	(Optional) Change the plugin configuration to suit your particular needs.	Configuring the Third-Party ALPR plugin role.
12	Schedule regular cleaning and backing up of the plugin database.	Configuring database backups and cleanups for the Third-Party ALPR plugin.
Configure your ALPR cameras
13	In Config Tool, add your SHARP cameras.	Adding Sharp cameras as ALPR entities to Security Desk
Confirm that the integration works as expected
16	Verify that you see events and alarms in the related Security Center reports. In Security Desk, generate a Reads and Hits report.	Refer to Generating reports Refer to Investigating reported hits
Set up your operator workstations
17	Install the plugin on Security Center client workstations that are used to configure the system.	Downloading and installing the Third-Party ALPR plugin

Integration overview for the Third-Party ALPR plugin - Third-Party ALPR 5.10.0

Genetec™ Third-Party ALPR Plugin Guide 5.10.0