RoboPlate ANPR Cameras Now with 30% Off

The new RoboPlate ANPR cameras can be used as part of a CCTV System or as a complete self contained stand-alone solution to capture and record vehicle registrations and trigger events such as opening gates based on number plate matches.

What is ANPR?

Automatic Number Plate Recognition, also known as ANPR is often thought of as technology commonly used by traffic police or parking management companies but the new RoboPlate line of ANPR cameras and additional software is affordable and (now) available to business, property and home owners.

You probably know it as the technology that traffic police use to alert them to a suspect vehicle or to capture a speeding driver for example. You might be aware that it is used in most modern car parks to clock the time spent on site, triggering an automatic barrier to lift or a gate to open when a vehicle leaves. But with the right set-up, ANPR can do so much more, for so many more!

RoboPlate Low cost Compact ANPR camera

The Roboplate compact eyeball ANPR camera has been designed for mounting lower down on gate posts or entrance walls and is a great choice for drive and gate entrances where a traditional style camera would stick out and could get damaged or vandalised. It contains the same electronics as the larger traditional design but includes a built in microphone for picking up speech at the lower mounting position and has a smaller zoom lens to fit in the compact case. The combination of the smaller case and lower cost lens make the Eyeball Roboplate ANPR camera the lower cost of the two.

RoboPlate PowerZoom ANPR camera

The traditional bullet design Roboplate ANPR camera has an industry leading 5-50mm power zoom lens, this is a much more powerful lens than many of its competitors. The wide angle 5 degree and 50 degree zoom make it extremely versatile for detecting and recognising car number plates in a wide range of applications. The ability to capture number plates at a greater distance than the eyeball make it useful for mounting in a higher position whilst maintaining an optimum capture angle. This camera is often used on petrol forecourts, and to monitor distant entrances.

Completely self contained the RoboPlate ANPR cameras don't need an NVR or any additional software to capture number plate data, add it to its built in black/white/grey list and then use it to open gates and trigger alarms etc.

The cameras can be set up by using a computer or tablet to connect to their built in web-browser interface where you can set up how it functions and add data to its built in black, white and grey list of number plates.

The RoboPlate cameras have a built in low voltage output relay (3.3V TTL) that can be used to interface with other equipment such as an automated barrier, or you can use its unique NetSend function to control other equipment such as reworkable relays. Networked relays have the huge advantage they don't need a direct connection to the camera but simply need to be on the same network. Both types can be triggered subject to licence plate detection. Triggering can take place for every combination of a black, white or unlisted plate.

The NetSend functionality also allows the camera to send pop up messages to computers and for example it could alert a Petrol Station manager that a known "drive-off" has pulled on to the forecourt. Or it could inform a business owner that a VIP customer has pulled into the car park.

For power users of ANPR equipment we have written our own software program called ANPR COMMAND CENTRE. This software makes it easy for the user to have more than the 3 black, white and grey lists and create as many as they want to trigger various actions. You could for example have a VIP list, Customer list, Staff list, Courier list etc.

The software allows additional flexibility to trigger alarm actions based on if X & Y happens then a certain event is triggered. The additional software also makes handling large volumes of registrations easier. The software is an add-on and the cameras themselves can do the basic ANPR functions as a stand alone item.

In addition to the ANPR COMMAND CENTRE software a lightweight pop-up widget is available for PCs called RegWATCH that will display the live image and a pop up message from the camera when a registration match is made to its built in white or black list.

The RoboPlate ANPR cameras are based on ONVIF protocol so they can be used as a standard IP camera and most NVRs will be able to record the live video from them.

# Quick Links, Manuals & Product Documentation - RoboPLATE ANPR Cameras

ANPR Compact Eyeball Camera 6-22mm Lens & All-In-One Camera 5-50mm Lens

Full Manual (PDF) - Full Manual (HTML) - Quick Start Guide (HTML)

ROBOPCZ22 - Quick Start Guide (PDF) 

ROBOPMZ50 - Quick Start Guide (PDF)

The above manuals covers the model:
ROBOPCZ22 / ROBOPMZ50

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RoboPlate FTP Server - Software - Full Manual (PDF) - Full Manual (HTML)

The above manual covers the model:
SOFT1044

ANPR Command Centre - Manager Software - Full Manual (PDF) - Full Manual (HTML)

The above manual covers the model:
SOFT1045

RoboPlate RegWatch Widget - Software - Full Manual (PDF) - Full Manual (HTML)

The above manual covers the model:
SOFT1046

Ethernet Relay - Two Channel - Full Manual (PDF)

The above manual covers the model:
REL019

The RoboPlate information pack- View Here

An Online booklet packed with information about the roboplate cameras and software.

Do I need a special camera to capture a number plate?

If all you want to do is 'capture a picture' of a number plate, then 'no' you do not need a special camera, you just need a camera with sufficient resolution to be able to see the plate. If, however, you want to process an image and extract the actual plate as text, then you either need standalone software to perform that task, or, a camera with that functionality built in, like a RoboPlate ANPR Camera.

How do I add a RoboPLATE camera to a ZIP NVR / DVR?

After configuring the network settings in the RoboPLATE Camera (ROBOPCZ22 or ROBOPMZ50) then the camera can be added for recording purposes like a normal CCTV camera.

Here's a TIP on how to add one to a ZIP NVR or DVR.

1. In the menu of the Recorder, go to Video > Video > IP Channels.

2. Set Switch Mode to Manual. (Ignore this step if using a non-PoE NVR or DVR).

3. Then click Search.

4. Tick the camera in the search, then select Add.

5. Enter the port as 80.
Select the Protocol as Onvif_standard.
Enter the username and password of the camera.

Select OK.

6. The camera should appear with the IP Address in the bottom table with a green Camera symbol after a few seconds.

Is there any other equipment I will need with my ANPR cameras?

As the RoboPlate ANPR Cameras are self-contained, no other CCTV equipment is needed, but we offer additional widget, software and products to enhance your ANPR system.

What cable should I run out for RoboPlate ANPR cameras

The RoboPlate ANPR cameras are IP so should be wired using CAT5 or better. Outdoor cable should be trunked appropriately and/or be of suitable external grade. They may be powered via PoE or a separate 12v supply

What is ANPR?

Automatic Number Plate Recognition, also known as ANPR is often thought of as technology commonly used by traffic police or parking management companies but the new RoboPlate line of ANPR cameras and additional software is affordable and (now) available to business, property and home owners.

You probably know it as the technology that traffic police use to alert them to a suspect vehicle or to capture a speeding driver for example. You might be aware that it is used in most modern car parks to clock the time spent on site, triggering an automatic barrier to lift or a gate to open when a vehicle leaves. But with the right set-up, ANPR can do so much more, for so many more!

Where are the images of number plates saved?

A RoboPlate camera can store a small quantity of images onto its internal SD card. PC software may be used to store plate data and full frame images indefinitely. An NVR (or DVR with IP capability) may be used to record the video in a conventional manner but won't have the ability to search or recall plate data.

We have also created an FTP Server for easy management of your plate data.

Where should I fit the camera for best results?

Our RoboPlate ANPR eyeball camera has a 6-22mm lens so is suitable for close range installations, our bullet camera has a 5-50mm lens so can be used for both close and longer range. Acceptable results have been achieved at a range of 36m