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L6Q Installation Guide
JUNE 2023
*MN010089A01*
MN010089A01-AB
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2023 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 L6Q Installation Guide JUNE 2023 *MN010089A01* MN010089A01-AB © 2023 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved...
  • Page 2 License Rights The purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
  • Page 3 MN010089A01-AB Legal and Support 2023 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved © Legal and Compliance Statements Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: 2000 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL. 60196...
  • Page 4 This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference undesired operation. • Changes or modifications made to this expressly approved by Motorola Solutions, could authority of the user to operate this equipment. Contact Us For inquiries, see https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/support.html...

  • Page 5: Read Me First

    MN010089A01-AB Read Me First Read Me First Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in this publication, you notice the use of Warning, Caution, and Notice. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or observed.

  • Page 6: Related Publications

    The following list contains part numbers and titles of related publications. To find and download the publications, visit https://learning.motorolasolutions.com. Part Number Title MN007777A01 Mobile Companion User Guide MN007784A01 Vigilant LEARN Mobile User Guide MN008511A01 Vigilant Hardware Extended Warranty VSD53381 L6Q Get Started Guide...

  • Page 7: Document History

    MN010089A01-AB Document History Document History Version Description Date MN010089A01-AA Initial Release May 2023 MN010089A01-AB June 2023 • Updated Components and Installation Tools on page • Revised Pre-Installation on page...
  • Page 8 MN010089A01-AB List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: L6Q Overview..........................9 Figure 2: Mobile Companion Application QR Code................30 Figure 3: Cameras Screen........................31 Figure 4: Camera Details........................33 Figure 5: MicroSIM and MicroSD Cards....................35 Figure 6: Battery Installation........................37 Figure 7: USB-C Cable to USB-C Charging Port................... 38 Figure 8: AC Elbow Connector to Lower Power Port................
  • Page 9 The L6Q Installation Guide contains all of the information required to setup, install, and begin capturing vehicle detections with the L6Q camera system. It is recommended to review this guide in its entirety before embarking on installation for the first time. Each section in this guide is presented in the order that it should be performed.

  • Page 10: Installation Site Survey

    MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Table 2: L6Q Overview Description Number Description Shroud Camera Mounting Bracket Power/Multi-function Button Charging Port Door Battery Tray Camera Batteries Installation Site Survey Some locations may require permits or approval for installation. Survey the installation site to identify the camera mounting location, available power options, and site characteristics.
  • Page 11 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Characteristic Camera Performance • Greater than 90 feet from intersections • Not suitable for parking lots or intersections Internet Connection Serviceable LTE Cellular signal from one of these mobile carriers: • Verizon •...
  • Page 12 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Option Power Solution Description Requirements Camera mounting location • Included with every L6Q must be easily accessible. camera. • 3.7V/5,000 mAh for each battery • Lasts up to 3,000 license plate scans.
  • Page 13 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Table 6: L6Q Installation Kit Components and Hardware L6Q Camera Camera Mounting Bracket Battery Tray (with batteries) Camera Batteries...
  • Page 14 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Components and Hardware USB-C Charging Cable (10 feet, with USB-A Adapter) Hex Key Tool Pin and Torx Tool Metal Band Straps (2x)
  • Page 15 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Components and Hardware Lag Bolts (2x) (for optional surface mounting) Zip Ties (2x) Long Range Antenna (with Angle Adapter) Mobile Phone Pouch...
  • Page 16 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Table 7: Optional Add-ons Power Options and Add-ons 120V AC Power Adapter (with cable) 12V DC Power Cable Solar Panel Kit NOTE: For more information about the solar panel deployment, see Solar...
  • Page 17 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Power Options and Add-ons Expansion Solar Panel Kit Expansion Solar Panel Battery Kit Quick Deployment Carry Case Not Included Additional items and tools are required for installation, some depending on the installation site...
  • Page 18 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Table 8: Required Items and Tools Apple iOS or Google Android Mobile Phone Measuring Tool or Distance Measuring Mobile Application (capable of measuring 35–75 feet) Table 9: Possibly Required Items and Tools...
  • Page 19 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Items and Tools Ladder Wire Snips (for trimming Metal Band Straps and splicing DC Power Cable) Wire Shrink Wrap or Electrical Tape (for splicing DC Power Cable) Flathead Screwdriver...
  • Page 20 1.2.1 Solar Panel Deployment Kits The L6Q Camera System supports single and dual solar panel deployments. Single panel deployments require only the Solar Panel Kit. Dual panel deployments additionally require the Expansion Solar Panel Kit and the Expansion Solar Panel Battery Kit.
  • Page 21 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Component Metal Band Straps (2x) Lag Bolts (2x) Solar Panel Battery Solar Panel Battery AC Power Adapter...
  • Page 22 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Component Shoulder Strap Expansion Solar Panel Kit This kit contains all of the hardware components necessary to mount a second panel and connect it to the first panel from the Solar Panel Kit for a dual panel deployment.
  • Page 23 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Component Hex Bolts (2x) Metal Band Straps (2x) Lag Bolts (2x)
  • Page 24 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Component Y-cable (2x) Expansion Solar Panel Battery Kit This kit contains everything needed to add the required second battery for a dual panel deployment or add an optional second battery to a single panel deployment.
  • Page 25 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Component Battery Mounting Hardware (4x)

  • Page 26: Led Status Indicator

    MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview LED Status Indicator The LED inside the USB-C Charging Port Door serves as a status indicator that can display power, error, pairing, and connection status conditions. To access the Status LED, open the Charging Port door with the Pin and Torx Tool.
  • Page 27 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Status LED Color LED Behavior Camera But- ton Action Normal Operation On (Constant Solid) Solid Green Boot Failure Alternating (1s on; 1s off) Blinking Amber Factory Reset Alternating (0.25s on; 0.25s off)
  • Page 28 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 1 : L6Q Camera System Overview Status LED Color LED Behavior Camera But- ton Action Bluetooth Discover- Alternating (0.25s Green; 0.25s Press + Hold able Amber) (3s-5s) Alternating Green/ Amber Leaving Pairing Alternating (0.5s on; 3s off) Press (1s)

  • Page 29: Pre-Installation

    MN010089A01-AB Pre-Installation Chapter 2 Pre-Installation Before proceeding to an installation site, the concepts and actions in this Pre-Installation section must be reviewed and completed. CAUTION: Failure to review and complete pre-installation may result in difficulty during installation or aborted installations. Do not attempt to perform the pre-installation process while near active vehicle traffic or on a ladder.
  • Page 30 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Figure 2: Mobile Companion Application QR Code Logging on to Mobile Companion The account type used to log on to the mobile application and the permissions configured for the account determine the features that are displayed. Prerequisites: The Mobile Companion application requires: •...
  • Page 31 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation to view Camera Details, resume paused camera installations, and add new cameras to begin the installation process. Camera List Filtering If the Cameras list grows too long, it can be searched by camera name or filtered down to make finding a specific camera easier.
  • Page 32 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Number Option Description • Tapping the Location map icon allows you to edit the geozone boundary. Add Camera or Help/Support (Ellipsis Add Camera begins the camera pair- Icon) ing and installation process. Help/ Support opens a menu with a link for reporting errors and a link to the Get Started portal.
  • Page 33 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Figure 4: Camera Details Table 15: Camera Details Number Option Description Status Contains indicators for LTE signal strength, internal cam- era battery life, and camera aim accuracy. • If the aiming accuracy of the camera is detected to be low, Re-aim camera…...
  • Page 34 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Number Option Description Camera Name Camera names are searcha- ble in VehicleManager and Cli- entPortal and can be modified. System Name System Names are permanent camera identifiers linked to each Camera Name used for this camera. When search- ing with a System Name in VehicleManager or ClientPor- tal, detections from all linked...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation SIM and SD Cards Each L6Q camera requires an active MicroSIM card to upload detections and a MicroSD card to buffer detections in case of signal loss. A 32 GB MicroSD card is factory installed in each camera. If purchased as part of a subscription, an active MicroSIM card is also factory installed in the camera.
  • Page 36 If needed, the individual batteries or the whole Battery Tray can be swapped out before or after installation. Install the Camera Batteries before attempting to power the camera from one of the available power options. Prerequisites: Obtain: • L6Q Camera • Camera Batteries • Battery Tray •...

  • Page 37: Battery Charging

    MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Figure 6: Battery Installation Battery Charging The internal Camera Batteries must be fully charged before proceeding with Hardware Installation. For solar panel deployments, the Solar Panel Batteries must also be fully charged. Charging all batteries at the same time is recommended, as they have similar charging times.
  • Page 38 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Option Actions C cable a Open the Charging Port door by unscrewing the security screw with the Pin and a and Torx Tool. wall plug b Plug the end of the USB-C Charging Cable that has the USB-A adapter into adapter, a USB power source.
  • Page 39 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Option Actions Figure 8: AC Elbow Connector to Lower Power Port 2 Allow the internal Camera Batteries to fully charge. During normal camera operation, the LED Status Indicator will appear solid green when the battery is fully charged. For other LED power indications, see LED Status Indicator.
  • Page 40 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Pairing Cameras to Mobile Companion To perform the installation process, cameras must be paired to the Mobile Companion application. Pairing the camera during pre-installation enables installers to check that the camera is functioning properly in the Camera Details screen before attempting installation. Prerequisites: The following must be true of the mobile phone: •...
  • Page 41 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Option Actions Scanning the QR Code. a Tap the Scan QR Code icon. b In a well lit area, aim the mobile phone camera at the QR code inside of the Charging Port Door. c Adjust the camera until a scan is made and a chime sound is heard.

  • Page 42: Preparing For Travel

    The product packaging or Quick Deployment Carry Case can be used to safely transport the camera and accessories to the installation site. The Quick Deployment Carry Case is designed to safely and comfortably carry the L6Q Installation Kit up and down ladders. Prerequisites: The Camera Batteries are fully charged.
  • Page 43 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 2 : Pre-Installation Figure 10: Quick Deployment Carry Case...

  • Page 44: Hardware Installation

    The installer is at the installation site • An Agency Manager or Site Manager account is logged in to the Mobile Companion application Obtain: • L6Q Installation Kit • Required Items and Tools for this installation • Optional Add-ons for this installation Procedure: 1 Start the installation process for the camera being installed in the Mobile Companion application.
  • Page 45 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation b Tap Cameras. c Tap the camera that is being installed. d Tap Start hardware installation now. 2 Enter a descriptive name into the Camera Name field. Descriptive camera names should reflect the location and direction of the camera. For example: •...

  • Page 46: Solar Panel Installation

    MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation 11 Observe the Pre-Installation Reminder and tap Next. 12 Tap Continue Full Installation. 13 Tap Begin Installation. 14 Go to the section for the power option selected: • If Internal Battery Only was selected. go to Camera Installation.
  • Page 47 Figure 12: Dual Solar Panel Deployment 3.2.1 Assembling the Solar Panel It is recommended to perform assembly of the solar panel at the L6Q installation site. Prerequisites: The Solar Panel Battery is fully charged. For single solar panel deployments, obtain: •...
  • Page 48 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation b Secure each hook to the slots in the Solar Panel frame. 3 Choose one of the following options: If... Then... If this is a install the Expansion Solar Panel Battery: dual solar a Obtain each item from the kit. panel or b Orient the Expansion Solar Panel Battery with the ports and mounting dual battery...

  • Page 49: Mounting The Solar Panel

    MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation If... Then... If this is a dual connect the Y-cables: Solar Panel a Obtain the two Y-cables from the Expansion Solar Panel Kit. deployment, b Connect the single-plug end of each Y-cable with each of the power cables coming from the Solar Panel Battery.
  • Page 50 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation If… Then… c Loop the Metal Band Straps through the mounting loops to secure the bracket against the pole. d Fasten the straps with the Hex Key Tool. e Remove the temporary Zip-Tie. Trim the excess material from the Metal Band Straps. If the Solar install the Solar Panel Mounting Bracket with two Lag Bolts: Panel is being...

  • Page 51: Installing Ac Power

    MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Installing AC Power The AC 120V External Power option requires an existing AC power outlet installed by a certified electrician. Mounting of the 120V AC Power Adapter and cable management is dependent on the camera mounting location and distance to the power source.
  • Page 52 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 14: Conductors Connection 2 Check the power cable length. a Run the DC Power Cable to the approximate location of the camera. b Use a Zip-Tie to secure the end of the cable in place. 3 Go to Camera Installation.

  • Page 53: Camera Installation

    MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Camera Installation The camera can be mounted to a pole with the Metal Band Straps, or to a surface with the Lag Bolts. Before installation, the internal camera batteries must be fully charged. Figure 15: Camera Mounting 3.5.1 Installing the Camera Mounting Bracket Prerequisites: If mounting on a pole, obtain:...
  • Page 54 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation If… Then… If the camera is be- install the Camera Mounting Bracket with two Lag Bolts: ing mounted to a flat a Insert a drill bit into the Power Drill chuck. surface, b Hold the bracket against the surface with the ball socket facing away from the surface.

  • Page 55: Installing The Camera

    MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation When pairing mode is active the LED Status Indicator will blink, alternating between amber and green. c Tap Continue 5 Wait for re-pairing to successfully complete. 6 Choose one of the following actions: • If re-pairing is successful, tap Continue •...
  • Page 56 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Camera Aiming Accurate aiming and positioning of the camera is essential to maximizing plate capture performance. Proper aiming ensures that license plates traveling through the camera’s field of view are at an ideal distance and angle for generating images that are as clear and readable as possible. Remember these helpful tips when aiming the camera: •...
  • Page 57 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 16: Distances A and B 5 Select the number of lanes in the road being monitored by the camera: one or two. 6 Enter the previously determined distances A and B into the application. 3.6.2 Aiming and Securing the Camera If an assistant is available to drive a testing vehicle through the capture zone, dispatch them at this...
  • Page 58 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation • If this is an AC or DC power deployment, secure the power cable as needed. Verifying Successful Capture with LEARN Mobile Successful license plate capture can be verified at the site by searching for detections in Mobile Companion with LEARN Mobile.
  • Page 59 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 18: LEARN Mobile Home Screen 6 Configure the query parameters: a Tap the CRITERIA down arrow. a Tap Users. b Disable the All Users check box. c Enable the My Scans check box. 7 Tap the Enter Plate Number field and enter an asterisk (*).
  • Page 60 MN010089A01-AB Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation Figure 19: Search Plate Number 8 Tap Search. 9 Check the search results for detections made by the recently installed camera.

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