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Plate Recognizer VisionAlert

Receive alerts when cameras are blocked, moved, blurred, or affected by glare in any environment. VisionAlert uses intelligent analysis to distinguish between temporary and persistent obstructions, reducing false positives through contextual evaluation.

Getting Started with FTP​

Get FTP Credentials​

After purchasing a VisionAlert FTP license, you'll need to obtain your FTP credentials to start uploading camera snapshots.

  1. Visit the VisionAlert FTP Credentials page to access your unique FTP credentials.
  2. You'll receive the following information:
    • FTP Server Address
    • FTP Username
    • FTP Password

Configure Folder Structure​

The FTP folder structure determines how cameras and vehicles are organized in the system. There are two main configuration options:

Option 1: Cameras Without Tag Association​

To add cameras without linking them to specific tags:

/vision-alert/<camera_serial>/

Example:

/vision-alert/entrance-camera/
/vision-alert/parking-camera/
/vision-alert/lobby-camera/

Option 2: Cameras Linked to Tags​

To link cameras to specific tags (useful for managing vehicles by group):

/vision-alert/<TAG_NAME>/<camera_serial>/

Example:

/vision-alert/TAG01/entrance-camera/
/vision-alert/TAG01/parking-camera/
/vision-alert/TAG15/lobby-camera/

In this case, cameras can be automatically associated with the tag when their images are uploaded through the corresponding folder structure.

Automatic vs Manual Setup​

Automatic Setup via FTP​

When you upload an image to the FTP for the first time using the correct folder structure:

  • The camera is created automatically in the VisionAlert system
  • The snapshot is added as a reference automatically
  • The image name on the first upload sets the camera name (subsequent uploads don't affect this name)
  • No need to manually add cameras in the dashboard

Process:

  1. Connect to the FTP server using your credentials
  2. Create the desired folder structure
  3. Upload the first image - the camera will be created automatically

Manual Configuration (Alternative Method)​

If you prefer to configure manually:

  1. Go to the VisionAlert Settings

  2. Click "Manage" next to your FTP license

    FTP Configure

  3. Add cameras manually as described in the Configure VisionAlert guide

  4. Important: The camera name must match exactly the folder name you created on the FTP server (without the /vision-alert/ prefix)

  5. Upload a reference snapshot using the "Upload Snapshot" button on each camera row

    Manual Camera Addition Upload Snapshot

Upload Frequency​

important

You can only upload one image per camera every 15 minutes. Uploading more frequently will not improve detection.