Installation Guide for SDC Standard Checkpoint Camera

Installation Guide for SDC Standard Checkpoint Camera

Brand: HUAWEI

Category: Other

Document Type: Installation Guide

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:09 p.m.

Installation Process Overview:
  1. Check Installation Environment: Verify that the installation environment meets requirements.
  2. Determine System Scheme: Determine the device selection and installation scheme.
  3. Install the Camera and External Devices on the Pole: Install the camera and external devices on the pole.
  4. Adjust Camera Shooting Angle and Focal Length: Adjust the radiation angle and focal length of the camera.
  5. Adjust Illuminators: Adjust the illumination angle and light spot position of the illuminators.
  6. Verify Installation: Verify the vehicle capture and recognition effect.
Device Configurations:
  • Details are provided for 3-megapixel and 9-megapixel checkpoint cameras, including super low-light options.
  • Specific device schemes (camera, lens, strobe light, flash light, radar) are outlined for 2, 3, and 4-lane surveillance.
  • Installation positions for each device are specified.
Illuminator Installation and Configuration:
  • Instructions for installing and connecting strobe lights and flash lights.
  • Configuration of smart LED illuminators via the web interface.
Radar and Loop Detector Installation:
  • Procedures for installing and adjusting radar units.
  • Guidelines for burying loops and connecting vehicle detectors.
Troubleshooting:
  • Common issues like blurry license plates, vehicle trailing, noises, and incorrect brightness are addressed with recommended solutions.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Symptom Recommended Solution
The lower middle part of the image is blurry. The lens is focused on other positions. Focus again. Adjust focus via PZT Control dialog. Click ⌄ and ⌅ to adjust focus.
The static object is clear but the moving object is blurred. Decrease shutter limit. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Exposure. Decrease Shutter limit (s). Recommended values: 1/250 (for < 60 km/h), 1/350 (for > 60 km/h).
Both the static object and the moving object are blurred. Lower spatial noise reduction. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Image Enhancement. Set Denoising to Expert mode and decrease Spatial denoising level. Increase sharpness. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Image Adjustment. Increase Sharpness value.
Granular noise is displayed on vehicle or license plate images. Enhance noise reduction strength. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Image Enhancement. Set Denoising to Common mode and increase Denoising level, or Expert mode and increase Spatial denoising level. Reduce sharpness: Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Image Adjustment. Decrease Sharpness value.
Trailing occurs when a vehicle moves. Enable expert mode for noise reduction and lower temporal noise reduction level. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Image Enhancement. Set Denoising to Expert mode. Decrease Temporal denoising level.
The image captured in hazy days is blurry. Enable defogging function. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Image Enhancement. Set Defogging to Auto or Manual. Increase gamma correction strength: Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Image Enhancement. Increase Gamma Correction value.
The image captured in sunny days appears white. Reduce exposure compensation. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Exposure. Decrease Exposure compensation coefficient. Increase contrast: Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Image Adjustment. Increase Contrast value. Increase saturation: Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Image Adjustment. Increase Saturation value.
The license plate is too dark in backlight conditions. Enable license plate brightness compensation. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Exposure > Live Video. Set General plate brightness compensation mode to Enable. Increase exposure compensation coefficient: Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Exposure. Increase Exposure compensation coefficient.
The license plate is too bright due to rear vehicle lights or strong sunlight. Enable license plate brightness compensation. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Exposure > Live Video. Set General plate brightness compensation mode to Enable. Decrease exposure compensation coefficient: Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Exposure. Decrease Exposure compensation coefficient.
The overall image brightness is normal or relatively dark and only the license plate is overexposed. Reduce illuminator brightness. Settings > Snapshot > Illuminator Settings. Decrease brightness for IO:1, IO:2, and IO:3. Click Save.
The overall image is too bright. Decrease gain limit. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Exposure. Decrease Gain limit. Decrease exposure compensation coefficient. Settings > Video/Audio/Image > Image > Exposure. Decrease Exposure compensation coefficient.
The overall image brightness is normal and only the license plate is too dark. Increase illuminator brightness. Settings > Snapshot > Illuminator Settings. Increase brightness for IO:1, IO:2, and IO:3. Click Save.
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