In any OCR based ANPR system the input images (or video stream) should meet an appropriate quality of level. Only a professional camera can meet this level in day and night and in any environment conditions (fog, strong sunlight...).

ARH developed a camera especially for ANPR system the FXCAM IBW_2000.Our Ultra Low Lux B/W ANPR cameras provide high resolution and high intensity even in IR ranges for day or night images.

In this ANPR camera an IR illuminator is integrated which provides optimal conditions for taking an image. This illuminator works as a flash therefore the consumption is very low, about 10W while the light emission is about 2000W. The IR illuminator works at an undetectable rand for human eyes so there is no disturbance for drivers.

The FXCAM IBW_2000 is an all in one unit including a camera, a 2000 Watts IR flash, IR filter and a synchronizer special designed and optimised for vehicle identification applications.

The equipment effective range is from 3 meters to 13 meters depending on the environment conditions and on the quality of the number plates.

The FXCAM has primarily been designed for Automatic Number Plate Recognition applications, but the FXCAM can be perfectly applied in other applications where outstanding image quality is needed.

FXCAM IBW_2000 unit includes the following components:
- High resolution ultra low lux B/W ANPR Camera
- Special 2000 effective Watts infra red illuminator synchronized with the camera
- High quality lens
- Weather proof housing
- Wall mountable bracket
- Internal heating with thermostat

Technical Specifications of the FXCAM IBW_2000 ANPR Camera

Imaging device 1/3" interline transfer Exview HAD CCD

Picture elements 795x576

Sensing area 6.3mm (H) x 4.7mm (V)

Scanning system 625 lines, 2:1 interlaced

Horizontal resolution 570 TV lines

S/N ratio 48dB AGC OFF

Synch system Internal

Output signal PAL 1Vp-p 75 Ohm

Shutter time 1:100 000 s for even fields
1:10 000 s for odd fields

Infra wavelength 850 nm

Pulse power 2000W

Cable RG 59 coaxial

Power consumption 20-36V DC or 24-28V AC (50-60Hz)
25W (including IR flash and heating),
reverse polarity protection

Internal heating Automatic with thermostat

Operation Temp. -20°C - +65°C

Additional heating for lower temp. Optional

Weight net: 4.5 kg, gross: 6.0 kg

Dimensions (without bracket) 245 x 175 x 195 mm

IP class IP 65

Power supply unit Optional

External connection box Optional