Hikvision ANPR cameras automatically read vehicle number plates and turn them into searchable, actionable data — perfect for car parks, gates, driveways and traffic sites. Here is how they work and which to choose, all genuine Australian stock from an authorised Hikvision reseller.
What is ANPR (number-plate recognition)?
ANPR — Automatic Number-Plate Recognition, also called LPR (Licence-Plate Recognition) — uses AI to detect a vehicle’s plate, read the characters, and record them as text alongside the video. That lets you search by plate, build allow/deny lists, and trigger actions such as opening a boom gate. Hikvision ANPR sits within the DeepinView AI range.
How Hikvision ANPR cameras work
- Detect & read. DeepinView deep-learning finds the plate and reads it in real time.
- Log & search. Each read is stored with the footage so you can find any vehicle in seconds.
- Act. Plates can be matched to lists to open gates for known vehicles or alert on others.
- Day & night. DarkFighter low-light and infrared keep plates readable around the clock.
Getting accurate plate reads
ANPR performs best with good positioning: a straight view of one lane, the right distance and a modest angle, plenty of light (the camera’s own IR helps at night), and ideally a point where vehicles slow down. Get those right and capture rates are excellent. Not sure on placement? Our team can design it for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ANPR camera?
ANPR stands for Automatic Number-Plate Recognition. An ANPR (or LPR) camera reads vehicle licence plates and turns them into searchable text — useful for car parks, gates, driveways and traffic management.
How do Hikvision ANPR cameras work?
Hikvision ANPR cameras use DeepinView deep-learning to detect a plate, read its characters and log the result with the footage, so you can search by plate and trigger actions like opening a boom gate.
Where should an ANPR camera be installed?
For best results, mount the camera so it has a straight, well-lit view of plates in a single lane, at the right distance and angle, ideally where vehicles slow down — such as an entry, gate or boom.
Do ANPR cameras work at night?
Yes. Hikvision ANPR cameras use DarkFighter low-light technology and infrared so they can capture plates clearly day and night.
What do I need for an ANPR system?
An ANPR camera, a compatible recorder to log and search the reads, and good positioning. For multi-lane or access-control projects our team can design the full setup.
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