The DS‑TCG406‑E is a professional-grade Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera, designed for entrance and exit points requiring accurate vehicle identification. It uses a 1/1.8″ progressive scan CMOS sensor delivering resolutions up to 3072 × 1728 with real-time video capabilities.
Key features include:
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Built-in dual lighting (white + IR) with a range of up to 50 metres for general video, and up to 20 metres specifically for license plate recognition
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Two motorised vari-focal lens options:
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2.8 to 12 mm lens: Offers a wide field of view (114.5° to 38.6° horizontally), suitable for close-range coverage or wide driveways
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8 to 32 mm lens: Provides a narrower field of view (47.2° to 15.1°), ideal for longer-distance capture such as wide gates, overhead mounting, or when the camera is positioned far from the target vehicles
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Intelligent triggering via video detection, loop, radar, Wiegand, or relay input
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Supports vehicle brand, model, type, and colour recognition, along with LPR for both clean and dirty plates
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Vehicle detection logic supports high-traffic scenarios by auto-switching barriers into open-normally mode for continuous flow
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Built-in storage up to 1 TB (TF card slot) and support for 100,000 offline allowlist/blocklist entries
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Strong 140 dB Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) for effective imaging in mixed lighting conditions
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Supports H.265, H.264, MJPEG codecs, up to 3 video streams, and advanced video analytics
This camera is ideal for vehicle access control in car parks, residential estates, logistics hubs, toll stations, or anywhere accurate vehicle entry logging and control is required.
❓ FAQs
Q1. What is the resolution of this camera?
The DS-TCG406-E delivers a maximum resolution of 3072 × 1728 at up to 30 frames per second.
Q2. What is the purpose of the two motorised lens options?
There are two available lenses:
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2.8–12 mm: Provides a wider angle, ideal for shorter distances or wider entrances where vehicles may approach from multiple angles
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8–32 mm: Offers a narrower angle, making it more suitable for long-distance capture or precise targeting where the camera is positioned further from the gate
Q3. How far can the camera read license plates?
License plates can typically be captured at distances ranging from 6 to 20 metres depending on lens selection and mounting height.
Q4. Can this camera work offline?
Yes. It supports offline operation using onboard allowlists and blocklists stored locally on a TF card (up to 1 TB). This allows the camera to control barrier gates without a constant network connection.
Q5. Is the lighting built-in?
Yes, it has four built-in LEDs: two warm white and two IR. These provide illumination for both visual footage and plate capture, ensuring round-the-clock operation in all lighting conditions.
Q6. What kind of mounting is supported?
It supports wall, pole, pendant, and universal joint mounting. A concealed junction box is included to protect wiring.
Q7. What are the common use cases?
This camera is best suited for:
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Carpark and estate vehicle access control
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Toll gates and logistics entry points
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Apartment or gated community entrances
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Industrial sites with need for high accuracy LPR
