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Setting Up ANPR Cameras

TetherX detects and stores license plate information from compatible ANPR Cameras. View plate numbers alongside video events and use the ANPR interface to count vehicles, manage whitelists, and create rules.

Supported Cameras

Compatible models:

• Hikvision ANPR cameras
• Dahua ANPR cameras
• ONVIF Profile S cameras with license plate recognition

Minimum firmware versions:

• Dahua: ITC237-PF1A-IR (v02.0000.1.R, build 2017-2-28)
• Hikvision: DS-2CD4A26FWD-IZS/P (v5.4.5) or DS-2CD7A26G0/P-IZHSWG (v5.6.10+)
• iDS: v5.0.2 build 230315 or newer

Setup Process

Step 1: Access Camera (Optional)

If off-site, tunnel to your camera's web interface:

• Go to Cameras: Click your ANPR camera name

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• Click Tunnels tab: Select Open Tunnel

• Access camera: Click the generated link to open web interface

Step 2: Configure Standard Cameras

• Login to camera web interface and navigate to Integration Protocol section

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• Enable Hikvision-CGI and verify user account exists

• Go to Road Traffic section and set Detection Type: Vehicle Detection + Realtime LPR Result

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• Save changes

Step 3: Configure iDS Cameras

iDS models require pointing to your TetherBox instead of being polled:

• Navigate to: Network > Data Connection > Http Listening

  • Older firmware: Configuration > Network > Advanced Settings > Alarm Server
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• Set these values:

  • Server IP: Your TetherBox's local IP address
  • Port: 80
  • Absolute Path: /api/v3/cameras/hikvision_listener
  • Alarm Server Mode: Hikvision

• Click Save, then Test

Using ANPR

Once configured, your camera automatically detects vehicles and license plates.

• Access ANPR Interface: Click More in navigation menu → Select ANPR

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• View data: Browse vehicle count graph and license plate detections

Manage Whitelists & Blacklists

• Go to Admin > Cameras > [Camera Name] > ANPR Plates tab

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• Blacklist plates: Trigger notifications for all users

• Whitelist plates: Enable custom automation (gate opening, etc.)

• Expiry dates: Optional - plates automatically deactivate

For advanced features like automated gate control, contact Support.

Related Articles

• How to Enable ONVIF - ONVIF protocol setup
• ANPR Whitelist with IP Relay - Gate automation
• Camera Troubleshooting - Connection diagnostics