Integration with Axis
Axis cameras can be used as license plate recognition devices in conjunction with BAS-IP entrance panels and the Link software.
In this integration, the Axis camera sends the recognized license plate number to the connected BAS-IP entrance panel, which then decides whether to grant or deny access using its identifiers database.
Once the integration is configured, the administrator or end user can create an identifier of the license plate number type and assign it to a specific BAS-IP panel. When the Axis camera detects a plate that matches a valid identifier, the panel triggers the relay to release the lock or barrier. All successful access events are logged in the system.
To use this integration, you need the following:
A BAS-IP entrance panel with firmware that supports license plate processing
A Link server with license plate recognition enabled
An Axis camera with ALPR support
(As the product line may change, we recommend checking supported models with the manufacturer)The AXIS License Plate Verifier for recognition and communication setup
As the integration is implemented on the BAS-IP side, feel free to contact our Technical Support if you need help or have suggestions.
How to set up Axis ANPR integration:
In the Licenses tab, ensure that you have license plate recognition in your license and this option is enabled for the server.
Ensure that you have all the required elements for the plate scanning. For this identifier to work, you need a BAS-IP panel and an installed Axis camera with the ALPR option. Also, you are required an Axis license that gives you an Axis License Plate Verifier. Detailed information about software and its installation can be found on the Axis website.
In the AXIS License Plate Verifier, select the HTTP Post protocol.
Enter the server URL that consists of the panel username and password, panel IP address, and API endpoint, where the camera will send the recognized number. For example, admin:123456@192.168.1.178/api/v1/access/plate/check, where the username is admin, the user password is 123456, and 192.168.1.178 is panel IP.
Save AXIS License Plate Verifier settings.
Open panel web interface. By default, the username is admin and the password is 123456.
Go to the Devices tab of the Device management section to add the panel to the Link.
Click the plus icon in the left low corner.
Enter the device name.
Select the panel type and its model.
Indicate the device Serial number (check the Dashboard tab of the panel web interface or device box).
Select a group/subgroup where the device is functioning.
If necessary, set location geodata for panels. This data is required for the Link app, when a visitor with a pass (added to Apple Wallet) approaches the available panel (with location), the pass will be automatically shown.
Add a description, if necessary.
Enter network settings for server and panel interaction:
select the appropriate communication protocol: HTTP or MQTT (is recommended to use);
enter the device IP address and port (for HTTP only);
enter login and password that are used to enter the device web interface;
indicate server interaction password (is created in the Management system section (Network tab) of the device web interface).
Also, the same network settings as for the server must be entered in the device web interface. The management system must be enabled for the device:
Log in to the device web interface. By default, the username is admin, and the password is 123456.
Go to the Network tab > Management system section.
Select the necessary protocol: HTTP or MQTT (is recommended to use) in the Mode field.
Enter all required data.
Submit settings.
Detailed instructions are here.
In the Additional settings mark the panel is used with an Axis camera to identify a license plate.
Click the Save button in the left low corner when all required data will be entered.
Add license plate identifier as described here.
As a result, everything is ready for the Link interaction with license plates.