International surveillance technology manufacturer MESSOA Technologies recently announced the launch of the LPR606, which the company says is the industry’s first three-megapixel (3MP) Internet protocol (IP) bullet license plate recognition/automatic number plate recognition (LPR/ANPR) network camera.

The newest addition to MESSOA’s existing IP traffic camera lineup was specifically engineered for overview and access-control LPR applications at car parks, toll booths, gated communities, and a variety of low-speed environments.

Designed with access control in mind, the LPR606 is suitable for applications of capturing vehicles with reflective license plates traveling at moderate speeds up to 60km/h or 37MPH. The 3MP resolution of the LPR606 reportedly allows for a much wider view and more details compared to cameras with video graphics array (VGA) resolution, covering up to two traffic lanes with just a single camera.

Not only does it reduce the total cost of ownership, the camera delivers enhanced image quality, which ensures plate recognition results are up to high-level standards, says MESSOA.

The LPR606 is equipped with a 30m infrared (IR) light-emitting diode (LED) unit that generates adequate, smooth illumination needed for high-megapixel images at difficult lighting conditions. Thanks to MESSOA’s low-light expertise and the camera’s LPR-oriented specifications, such as configurable shutter speed, iris, and illumination control, the LPR606 is able to deliver unparalleled imaging performance that yields superior license plate recognition rates, claims the company.

Deployment-wise, the three-axis cable management bracket and external lens adjustment significantly facilitates installation of this outdoor-ready LPR/ANPR camera. […]