Sidewinder non-retro reflective number plates reading Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera
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- Suitable for non-retro reflective ALPR recognition
- Flexible integration with other ALPR cameras
- High reliability
- Waterproof camera
- 18x zoom capability
Non-retro reflective license plates present a particular challenge to license plate recognition systems as they cannot be illuminated by traditional low-power pulsed illuminators. The Sidewinder ALPR Camera overcomes this problem and is designed to be used with high powered flood infrared (IR) sources. The Sidewinder has an integrated band pass interference filter to match the wavelength of the illuminator and exclude extraneous illumination effects such as vehicle headlights and street lighting while producing crisp clear images for ALPR engines to process.Specifically designed for slow speed traffic, access control and car park management applications, the Sidewinder capture distance reaches up to 30 feet.
The Sidewinder can be used as a standalone ALPR system or fixed between C3 Series ALPR camera and it’s mount comprising one fully operational ALPR solution. The combined unit provides unmatched capabilities to read all types of mixed retro and non-retro reflective license plates. In the above scenario, the Sidewinder camera captures monochrome images for the recognition engine to process while the donor camera provides matching color overview or contextual images.
The Sidewinder and the donor camera act as two independent units allowing different configurations and set up to be used for each of them. Unmatched solutions for one or several applications at the same time can be created by a donor and a Sidewinder joint system.
The Sidewinder camera is sealed within 6mm aluminium milled case to be totally waterproof. The casing is manufactured from aluminium for an extremely tough and durable finish acting as well as a joining part for the Sidewinder and the donor camera system.The main camera feature is 18x optical zoom capability which allows the same camera module to be used for different solutions without costly relensing. Camera settings can be interrogated, controlled and changed by bi-directional communications with a computer and operator friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) allowing for easy maintenance.
Due to a policy of continued product development, NDI Recognition Systems reserves the right to alter or amend any published specifications without notice.