AMCREST IP4M-1062EW-AI License Plate Recognition Camera User Guide
- June 2, 2024
- Amcrest
Table of Contents
AMCREST IP4M-1062EW-AI License Plate Recognition Camera
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an Amcrest LPR camera! This document provides a quick
setup and overview of your device and its features. For access to a full user
manual or further information regarding your device please visit:
http://amcrest.com/support
Important Safeguards and Warnings
- All installation and operations of the device should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
- We assume no liability or responsibility for any of the fires or electrical shocks caused by improper handling or installation.
- We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
- Handle with care, and avoid dropping or placing the device in unsecured areas.
Overview
This fixed-lens license plate reader camera provides an optimal solution for surveying areas with high amounts of traffic and license plate information retention. The camera offers a super wide 0.39” ~ 1.97” (10mm ~ 50mm) lens which provides a full 40° (W) ~ 9° (T) viewing angle. The camera features full-colour night vision with the use of 6 individual white light LEDs to illuminate the area at night. The camera can detect and capture license plate information from up to 98ft, both day and night to provide 24-hour license plate detection surveillance. The camera requires a PoE+ connection. This connection provides both power and data to the camera using a PoE+ compatible switch.
Installation
Before setting up your camera, please ensure the installation surface can support at least 3 times the weight of the camera.
MicroSD Card Installation
The camera is compatible with up to a 256GB microSD card. Please make sure the
microSD card is rated class 10 or above and properly formatted before
installing it into the camera.
- Use the included Torx wrench to remove the bottom panel.
- Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot of the camera and secure the back panel back onto the camera using the included Torx wrench.
Camera Installation
Included with your camera is an installation bracket that can be used to
mount your camera to an installation surface such as a wall or pole. As
stated, please make sure the installation surface can support at least 3 times
the weight of the bracket and camera. For more information, please refer to
the installation guide included with this device.
Note: When installing the camera, please make sure to set the viewing
angle in a manner that is optimal for capturing license plate data in the area
such as in the front of the road, street, or at an angle that can easily
capture license plate information.
Ceiling/Wall Mountin g
A drill with an 8mm diameter head as well as a wrench will be required to
complete this process. The same concept can be applied as well if mounting to
a side wall or other similar mounting surface.
- Insert the bottom bracket of the camera into the top of the installation bracket and secure it using the included Allen wrench. Run the wiring through the tube of the installation bracket.
- Apply the installation sticker to the mounting surface. Use an 8mm diameter drill head to drill the holes provided on the sticker.
- Insert the installation bolts into the installation bracket into the holes. Use a wrench to secure the installation bracket to the mounting surface and connect all wiring.
- Ensure all screws are tightened and all wiring is properly connected to complete the installation process.
Pole Mounting
If mounting to a pole, please make sure the pole and installation area can
support 3 times the weight of the camera. A flathead screwdriver and
applicable Allen wrench should be used to complete this process.
- Attach the pole mounting bracket to the installation surface and tighten the bolts using a flathead screwdriver.
- Attach the installation bracket to the pole mount and secure it using an Allen wrench.
- Run all wiring through the installation bracket and the pole mount. Insert the bottom bracket of the camera into the top of the installation bracket and secure it to the installation bracket.
Initialization
The camera can be accessed in a web browser using an IP address. The IP
address for your camera can be located using the Amcrest IP config tool,
before locating the IP address, please make sure the camera and the computer
are on the same network. To download the Amcrest IP config tool, please visit
amcrest.com/downloads and download the IP config software. After obtaining the
IP address, the camera can be initialized and viewed using most mainstream web
browsers, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Mircosoft Edge, etc,
however, some features, such as the Query feature may require the use of a
plugin.
For an optimal experience, it is highly recommended to use IE mode in Edge or another browser option that supports this function. To begin, enter the IP address for your camera into the browser. Enter the password for your device into the interface and confirm, then click OK to proceed. The default username for the camera is admin. Enter the username and password into the interface and click Login.
Live View
The live view interface allows you to view and configure real-time license
plate information as it is detected by the camera. To configure LPR settings,
click the Config (LPR) button. By default, the capture area will be set to a
recommended capture area. However, this camera be customized if needed. To
customize the capture area, click and drag each corner of the capture area box
to the optimal size of the detection area. Click the Save button to save any
configuration settings applied to the camera.
Note: The capture area is just for license plate numbers, there is no
need to set the detection area in a manner that captures the entire vehicle.
Once a license plate in the capture area is detected, the information will be
visible in the live view interface and a snapshot will be retained if a
microSD card or FTP FTP protocol has been established.
Query
The query menu is used to open or export LPR information from the device to a
computer. Please note, that this camera only supports snapshots and does not
have an option to view video. The information available in the query menu will
be based on how the event type is stored. The snapshots can be retained using
a microSD card or using an SFTP/FTP protocol. For more information on how to
set up SFTP/FTP, please visit amcrest.com/support.
Image Search
This option allows the user to search and download plate information for
events that have been stored locally on a microSD card. The PC Picture tab
also provides a method to browse a directory on the computer to access images
stored on the PC.
To view an event, select a beginning and end time (date & time) as well as the event type (All, ANPR, or Manual snapshots) and click Search. Select an event from the interface and click Open to view the event. The event can be downloaded by file or by time. To download a specific event from the interface, select the files from the list click Download by File, select a directory, and download the files to your computer. To download a specific date and time range, enter the start and end time into the interface click Download by Time, choose a directory, and allow the images to download to your computer.
Capture Record Search
This menu allows you to export each image for a specific date & time range as
an Excel or .csv file. This is useful if you would like to retain a report of
the events detected by the camera at certain times of the day. To export these
files, select a date & time range and click Search, a list of all events for
that date & time range will appear. To export a report of these events, click
the Export All button, select a directory, and download the file to your
computer. If you would like to download a .csv file with events in another
date & time range, enter the beginning and end ranges and click Export by
Time, select a directory, and download the report to your computer.
Note: If you have any abnormality alarms set and would like to export a
report of these alarms, use the Alarm Output Search menu to download a report
of these events to your computer.
Email Alerts
The email alerts option provides a solution that will allow you to be notified
of any abnormalities such as block-listed plate numbers, illegal access, etc.
that have been detected by the camera. To set up email alerts, please refer to
the information provided below. Please note, that in this example, we are
using Gmail.
- Navigate to Setup>>Network>>Email(SMTP)
- Select your email provider, which in this case is Google. The SMTP server, authentication, and port number will be imported for you.
- Enter the email address into the username field.
- Enter a generated password (provided by Google) for your email address into the password field. To obtain this password, access your Gmail account and select Manage Your Google Account.
- Select Security and click on App passwords (please make sure 2-factor authentication is established before entering). Enter the password for your email and click Next.
- Select the Custom option, enter a name for the authentication, and click Generate. Use this password for email alerts.
- Enter the email address of the sender into the Sender field.
- Enter the email address of the receiver into the Mail Receiver field and click the “+” button to import.
- Click Save, then click Test to test the connection.
How To Upgrade System Firmware
Keeping the firmware on your camera up to date is an important part of overall system health. For security purposes, it is highly recommended to upgrade the firmware on your device every time a new firmware is available. To locate the most up-to-date firmware for your device please visit https://amcrest.com/firmware
- Download the .bin file for your camera from https://amcrest.com/firmware
- Open your camera in a web browser and navigate to Setup>> System>>Upgrade.
- Click Import and locate the .bin file on your computer.
- Click Upgrade and allow the camera to upgrade.
Accessing the Web User Interface Remotely
For this guide, we will outline the most common method for setting up web
access. Port forwarding using the HTTP protocol and using Dynamic Domain Name
Server (DDNS) is the easiest way to set up stable remote access. For this
method, you should have direct access to your router as well as the ability to
port forward the device using the router’s built-in interface. Below is a
step-by-step walkthrough those details on how to set up the camera for remote
web access using DDNS.
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Log into the web UI and navigate to Setup>>Network>>Connection. It is recommended to ensure the port number is at least 5 digits long to prevent any port conflicts. You can change the port to any 5-digit number that is less than 65535 (e.g.12345) by clicking the number field and entering a new port number. Write it down, then click Save.
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The system will need to reboot for this change to take effect. Click OK.
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Once the camera has come back online, log back into the web UI and navigate back to the Connection menu to verify the HTTP port has been updated properly.
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Access your router’s user interface and port forward the device using the HTTP port information displayed in the system. Every router’s port forwarding protocols are unique. For more information on how to port forward your specific device, please visit portforward.com or refer to the user manual for your specific router.
Note: When port forwarding the camera in your router, make sure to use the TCP, UDP, and updated HTTP protocols displayed in the camera. If DDNS is not an option, the device can be accessed remotely using the public IP address for your network and the HTTP port used that was port forwarded to your router. To locate your public IP address and verify the connectivity of your system, please visit: canyouseeme.org -
Click on the DDNS menu located in the Network tab. In the DDNS menu, click on the Type checkbox to enable DDNS. Make sure the AMCREST DDNS type is selected and a hostname for the camera (one you create) is entered in the HostName field. As an example, the hostname will be in the following format: mynewcamera.amcrestddns.com
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Enter the username and password and click Save.
Accessing the Device Remotely
After setting up the camera in the previous steps provided, open a web browser
and enter the DDNS domain name address previously set up for your CAMERA. For
example, if the DDNS domain name is http://abc123456789.amcrestddns.com and
your HTTP Port is 12345, the URL would be
http://abc123456789.amcrestddns.com:12345
Amcrest View Pro App Setup
The LPR camera can be added to the Amcrest View Pro app if needed, however, is
only applicable to live view as the camera does not support video playback,
motion detection, or push notifications. It is for live-view purposes only.
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The Amcrest View Pro app can be downloaded in both the App Store and Play Store.
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The following steps will continue the app setup process for an Android phone and, although the iPhone version of the app has slightly different steps, most of this process is identical and easy.
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Download and install the Amcrest View Pro app for the App Store or Google Play Store. Open the app on your mobile device and allow the app to load.
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Tap “Start”. 4. Tap “POE Camera” 5. Tap “P2P Connection”
Note: IP/Domain/DDNS can be used to establish a DDNS connection. For more information on how to set up a DDNS connection please visit https://amcrest.com/support -
Scan the QR code. The QR code can be found on the serial tag along with the scannable barcode.
7. Create a name for the device and enter a username and password. The default username and password will be admin. Tap “Start Live View”.
8. Update the default password for the device and tap “Start Live View” to access the device in the app. -
For more information regarding the Amcrest View Pro app, please visit: https://amcrest.com/support
FCC Statement
- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper, such as on a computer disk or over the Internet, the information required by this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that form.
- For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished to the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated according to the provided
instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna
installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying
RF exposure compliance.
References & Contact Information
To view setup videos for many of the steps outlined in this guide, go to
http://amcrest.com/videos For more supplemental information, a full user
manual, or to view articles related to your device visit
http://amcrest.com/support
For contact information please visit us at https://amcrest.com/contact or
reach out to us directly at
1-888-212-7538 This quick start guide
is for reference only. Slight differences may be found in the user interface.
All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written
notice. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the properties
of their respective owners.
References
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- Open Port Check Tool -- Verify Port Forwarding on Your Router
- How To Set Up Port Forwarding - Port Forward
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- Firmware Upgrade | Amcrest Technologies
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- Open Port Check Tool -- Verify Port Forwarding on Your Router
- How To Set Up Port Forwarding - Port Forward