Rapier 52

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The Rapier 52 ANPR camera incorporates high grade camera technology, innovative InfraRed (IR) pulsed LED design and multiprocessor control circuitry providing formidable ANPR/LPR camera solutions for professional use in fixed situations.

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Overview

The Rapier 52 provides images for worldwide number plate recognition at a typical range of 5 to 50 metres but has also been proven to provide consistently high visibility plate images at distances in excess of 60 metres, day and night. Rapier 52 provides both IR images for ANPR recognition and colour overview images for evidential capture.

Rapier 52 offers multi-level frame-by-frame variation of IR illumination as standard so that it can provide high quality images from a wide range of differing number plate characteristics. Combined with an impressive 37x optical zoom for ANPR, the Rapier 52 outperforms all its competitors.

Rapier 52 has been designed for ease of use in fixed applications with standard CCTV installation options for use on gantries, lamp posts and bridges. The camera’s housing is fully sealed to IP68 and purged for long life performance.

Full Specifications

Rapier 52 SPECIFICATION

Specification

Recognition Range and Field of View Typically 5 to 50 metres Range based on 850nm illumination on EU transflective plates occupying ¼ field of view

Zoom (ANPR) 37 x optical zoom, 55° to 1.59° Horizontal Field of View (fully optical) in over 1000 steps

Zoom (Overview) 12 x optical zoom, 51.54° (Wide) to 4.49° (Tele), F1.6 to F28.

IR Illumination 4 high power pulsed LED arrays (White Light, 740nm, 850nm or 940nm) with lens beam pattern options

Image 752(H) x 582(V) effective picture elements providing up to 680TVL resolution ANPR: 0.0 Lux with IR Illumination Overview: 0.7/0.06 Lux (Colour/B&W selectable)

Shutter From 1/50 to 1/120,000th with Sequential Shutter control option

Filters ANPR: IR Bandpass Overview: Day/Night IR Cut Filter

Camera Control Protocols AVML and other standards available via RS232

Operating Voltage 10.5–15 VDC at camera. Unit protected for under voltage and overvoltage to 18VDC. Recommend use of low volt drop cabling for longer cable runs. MAV offer a range of made-to-length composite cables for this purpose 1-75m and PSUs. Input voltage is conditioned by internal circuitry to ensure consistent illumination in full operational range.

Power Consumption Nominally 25W

Physical (WxHxD) 163 x 163 x 114 mm (cylindrical) – excluding brackets/sunshield Enclosure

Enclosure IP68 hermetically sealed Hard anodized aluminium in natural aluminium with rugged mount options (Black anodized option available)

Weight Camera 2.45Kg – Camera with Sunshield and bracket 3.00Kg

Temperature -20°C to 50°C operating

Options and Accessories

Cable harness sets The camera is fitted with high-grade locking connectors. Connection from the Rapier to the ANPR equipment is available through CAT5e cabling. The unit is powered by12VDC power and has I/O connectivity for triggering multiple units.

Brackets A range of metal cradles, brackets and sunshields are available for fixed installations. Modified and bespoke metalwork can be designed and supplied to meet specific demands. Standard ranges include rapid fixing brackets/adaptors to standard CCTV (4”/102.5mm PCD), RAM Mount and tripod connectors in pole/wall mount configurations with tilting/panning and yaw capabilities for better alignment. The sunshields are available in a variety of construction techniques and sizes.

Pan and Tilt MAV Systems provide pan and tilt heads, and interface units, to enable remote movement of the camera position. Pan and Tilt units have jog and preset capabilities that can be combined with presets to create integrated fixed platforms. Pan and Tilt interfaces support industry standard protocols, with enhanced features through the MAV AVML protocol.

Ethernet (IP) Encoding of Video and Camera Control An extended version of Rapier 52 offers integrated 2 channel video encoding to MJPEG and H.264 standards. The Rapier incorporates integral Ethernet switch and serial over Ethernet capabilities. This product requires no frame grabber at the PC and can be incorporated into any structured cabling system for wide area video connectivity.