LPR setup help

The new 431 ANPR is finished, Andy has it and will send it my way. Should be here next week, just in time for temperatures to get back into the 40's and maybe 50f.
I'll try to at least get the 431 up. Still need to run the cable to the exterior and terminate.

Also waiting until I have the camera in hand to figure out the final spot for installation. Going to use aluminum flat bar to help with the weight, etc... If all goes well, installed by next Friday.

Anyone else out there with the 431? Just curious about any tips for dialing this one in. I'll take a look in the 413 thread as well for tips.
 
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The 431 is on the way, be here on Monday.
I'm going to attempt finishing the ethernet cable run on Sunday or Monday. Just really need to terminate the exterior ends and run to the spots I want. That and would like to get the flat bar attached to the soffit.

If the weather cooperates, I'll try putting the 431 up on Tuesday. I always seem to think I can do everything in under one hour, and it usually takes twice as long. lol.. Toughest part really is drilling the holes in the flat bar and attaching the junction box the 431 comes with.
 
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Curious what other people use to attach flat bars to soffit, and to attach these heavy cameras/junction boxes?

For the flat bar, I push them under the soffit both sides, but I still drill/install 2 screws to help attach the bars. Ive tried using #12, and #10 self-tapping.. but is there something better?
Also try to use stainless steel screws due to the weather.

For the junction boxes, it seems like a #8 is the biggest screw that can be used, without drilling out the holes in the junction box itself?
 
Knock on wood, I have had success simply pushing them under the soffit on both sides and I don't junction box but shove the cabling up in the soffit (properly waterproofed).

I even have a mini-PTZ like that with no issues.
 
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wittaj said:
Knock on wood, I have had success simply pushing them under the soffit on both sides and I don't junction box but shove the cabling up in the soffit (properly waterproofed).

I even have a mini-PTZ like that with no issues.
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Use a certain size screws to hold the mini up?
 
I drill holes in the aluminum stock and then use stainless steel bolts, washers, and nuts to connect the camera to the stock.
 
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Curious to see how well the polarizing filter works since I have 2 older versions of the 431 without them. The 431 is really heavy and long and I installed plywood and blocking between under the soffit covering for my PTZs (I dont have vented soffits)
 
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The 431 cam came early. Pretty impressive to get the cam from Andy in less than 2 days. Thanks @EMPIRETECANDY for the great service.

Attached are two pictures, comparing the 431 vs the 7x series cam, which is already pretty bigger than the 52 series cams. This cam is BIG and pretty heavy. lol..

Giving it a few hours to warm up, etc... before I boot it up for the first time to see how things look in the basement.
 

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Cmon man hook that baby up and have the wife hold it above her head so we can see :rofl:
 
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lol.. Would never happen.

This version 5.0 software, wow.. there are so many things to change on this ANPR. There is also a radar section... must be able to hook up an external radar to overlap with the ANPR.
Also has GPS, and all kinds of cool stuff. lol..

Now I'm debating whether to install the cam where I originally was planning, or putting it where my current 7x cam is. Reason being it's really big, heavy and it would be a lot easier to install where the 7x is.

Advantages: 1) Easier install 2) Would pick up more vehicles coming from the t-intersection if they turn right (west) 3) Current 7 cam would be able to pick up face pics from around my mailbox.

Disadvantages: 1) 7x cam would have tougher angle to capture plates. Would still be able to capture during day, but most likely not at night. 2) Wouldn't have face captures for part of my sidewalk, but would still have coverage with my mini-pzt. 3) 431 ANPR would have a slightly more angle in capturing plates. 4) Most likely wouldn't be able to capture plates 24/7 (which isn't a big deal).
 
You didn't buy the optional Radar? C'mon man
 
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You didn't buy the optional Radar? C'mon man
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lol.. They actually have a ANPR with the radar built in. I wonder how much that would cost?
As for the optional radar... I'm going to ask Andy how much they are. lol.. How cool would that be, to not only capture plates, but capture their speed as well.

This is going to take awhile to dial this cam in.

For those wondering which cam this is. 431 Up on Andy's site.
 
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Yes, that is the super ANPR camera, sold some last year, it's a perfect ANPR, the only issue is the price lol. :headbang:
 
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The latest firmware? Came installed with August 2024. 5.0000.1
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This one on the label. I believe I have one of the very early versions since it has a 10.5-42 mm lens going off the label inside
 

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This morning...

Me: Going outside.
Boss lady: Putting up that new camera?
Me: ummm.. yeah. The guys on the forum want to see how it works. So do I.
Boss lady: If they want to see it run so bad, how come they aren't here to help you put it up?
Me: sigh...
Boss lady: While you're on the ladder, make sure the gutters are clear.

Camera is up. I really like the way Dahua fits this all together. Comes with the junction box, with a hinge inside. Unhook the camera, put the junction box up, then hook the camera back onto the hinge. Attach the security cable, and you really don't have to worry about dropping an expensive camera while trying to tighten the bolts going to the junction box.

I still need to terminate the ethernet cable but my hands got tired/sore. Hopefully get the wire terminated this afternoon. If not, tomorrow morning will have everything up and running.
 
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