ALPR Camera Hardware: 20 Site-Planning Questions

Parking operators and property teams - A hardware specification needs to describe the actual lane. These 20 questions connect image capture, mounting, power and connectivity with a commissioning plan and an agreed fallback when equipment is unavailable.

Questions

• What shutter speed is needed at 40 km/h?
• Which infrared wavelength and range should be specified?
• Is a high WDR figure enough to handle glare?
• How should enclosure protection be checked?
• What changes between edge and cloud processing?
• Which power supply does each lane device need?
• Is a 2MP camera sufficient for a parking lane?
• How should lens and capture distance be selected?
• How will a loop detector trigger a capture?
• How should UPS runtime be established?
• What happens when offline storage fills?
• What should a barrier do after a power failure?
• Can the equipment be installed in extreme heat?
• Can compact or bollard mounting suit the property?
• Is cellular connectivity suitable for the lane?
• How will an intercom reach assistance?
• What information should lane displays show?
• What does a processor reliability figure tell a buyer?
• How should recognition benchmark evidence be reviewed?
• How should mounting vibration be assessed?

Related reading

• Field evidence and review
• Permit-zone review
• CORE operational workflows

Sources

Sources were reviewed on the publication date. Check the linked material for current details.

• Axis: licence plate capture and installation guidance
• UK HSE: powered gate safety