QCAM3 - Quick Installation Guide

Everything you need to know to get up and running with this Smart Camera. Compatible with Macq Mobility Manager (M³).

1. Technical Characteristics


Power Supply

PoE+ 802.3at Type 2, cat6 UTP 100m, or
12 VDC, max. 5m cable length

Power consumption 

Avg. 12W

Connection

RJ45, WiFi, 4G optional

Time Synchronization

NTP or GPS

Communication Protocol

HTTP(S), MQTT(S), SNMP​

Storage SSD

256GB (or more in option)

Operating Temperature-25°C to +60°C
Operating Humidity10% to 95%
Weight2.2 kg
IP/IK ratingIP67, IK7



1.1. Dimensions


   


1.2. Pan & Tilt


  

2. Installation

Two ways of attaching the mounting plate.

2.1. On wall mounting

​Distance between two holes: 41mm

Mounting plate: height: 60mm - width: 50mm



2.2. On pole mounting



For fixing the QCAM3 on a mounting plate.
Tool to use for this operation: Hex driver 2.5.




3. Electrical Installation


Tool to use for this operation: Hex driver 2.5



The unused cable must be protected by a blanking plug.


4. First connection


  1. Connect the camera with a RJ45 cable on POE+ switch. 
  2. Find the WiFi hotspot of the camera. (The SSID is the serial number of your QCAM3) 
  3. Connect to WiFi hotspot
  4. On a web browser, navigate to: https://192.168.5.1 
  5. Connect to the toolbox with default username and password: admin - admin
  6. For security reasons make sure to change the password via the toolbox
  7. Go to settings > Camera > Field of view, to configure the motorized lens and to move the camera




4.1. Network configuration



Set the IP address, Netmask, Gateway and click "Save". 

 Your QCAM3 is ready!


By logging on to the Toolbox, you can view detections in real time. You can also watch the stream. 


If you'd like more information (api, usage, configuration,...), please don't hesitate to contact us.


5. FAQ Camera Installation

Yes, solar panel and battery are available upon request.

What should be the height of the camera?

We recommend a height of 4m to 7m.

- The camera can monitor up to 2 lanes. 
- The camera can detect vehicles up to 50m (depends on the focal length)
- The field of view should be set according to these parameters to have the best performance.

There are 3 options available : 256GB (by default), 512GB and 1TB.

6. FAQ Camera Configuration

- Yes, the credentials can be changed through the toolbox to manage users and password. 
    • Go to https://ip_address
    • In the toolbox, click on “Change password” (button located bottom left). 
    • You’re now able to modify the default admin and user password.

Useful information about the status of the camera are available on the monitoring page of the toolbox, information like CPU usage, Memory usage, GPS, Power consumption etc. are continuously updated.

The SSD cannot be changed or upgraded by the customers themselves. The SSD can only be changed when the cover of the camera is dismounted by which the guarantee is lost. However, the customers can always make a request to our service center if they would like to change or upgrade the SSD. nce.

- There are 5 options available : 25mm, 16mm, 8mm or motorised focal: 12-50mm. 
- The focal length is predetermined depending on the color or BW sensor and should be decided before shipping the camera.

What are the camera settings that can be used to have the best performance?

- Sensor settings: Adjust the sensors settings (Black and White or Color) until you get the best image quality. 
    • Exposure: Time span during which the sensor of the camera is exposed to light when taking a picture. This exposure time should not be too high for fast moving vehicles, to keep a clear image. (on 
       the highway) 
    • Gain: Controls amplification of the image coming from the sensor. 
    • Illumination: Duration and Power of the infrared light pulse. 
    • Brightness: Adjust average brightness of the picture. 

- Field of view: 
    • Adjust the Tilt and Pan settings until you get the best angle of view. 
    • Adjust the Focus and Iris to get a good picture of the desired context. 

- Create the regions of interest: Lanes, Calibration Lines, Virtual Counting loops and specific regions of interest.

7. FAQ Camera Usage

- On the live page select the icons of the type you search in the bottom of the page. 
- Unselect other type.

- The toolbox provides two ways to search for a particular plate: 
    • Use the search box on the live page. 
    • Use the search plate feature in the recognitions details page for an advanced search.

How can I test my camera and compare different configurations?

- You can use the Test campaign page that allows you to save a short video, up to 10 minutes, with the detections. 
- You can choose when the campaign starts (useful to test by night or critical time of the day). 
- The test campaign saves the video, the detection list and the detections images.