Uniview PKC2640@Z28-P 4MP LPR Camera for Parking Gates

The Uniview PKC2640@Z28-P is a 4MP LPR camera with a wide 2.8-12mm lens that reads plates at the gate and opens the barrier through a built-in relay, using a 20,000-plate allowlist. It suits compounds, towers and offices that want card-free vehicle entry.

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The Uniview PKC2640@Z28-P has one job and does it at the gate: it reads the plate of an approaching car, checks it against the allowlist stored on board and fires the barrier through its own relay. A 4MP sensor and wide 2.8-12mm lens mean one camera per entry or exit lane is enough for a residential compound, office tower or company headquarters, with no access cards or remotes to lose or clone.

Uniview PKC2640@Z28-P barrier control

The camera keeps an allowlist and a blocklist with room for 20,000 plates each. Add plates one by one, import a file, or export the list as a backup. Then pick the opening policy that fits the site:

• Open for every vehicle whose plate is recognized.
• Open for all vehicles and log the plate.
• Open for allowlisted vehicles only.
• Open for any vehicle not on the blocklist.

A wide lens for short mounting distances

The 2.8-12mm lens gives a horizontal view from 105.1° down to 50.4°. In practice that suits lanes where the camera sits on a post right next to the barrier and the car is close, so a wide angle is needed to see the whole plate. Entrance mode reads up to 30 km/h and road mode up to 80 km/h, and both run together with no manual switching.

Night and daylight performance

The P suffix marks the warm-light version: 4 LEDs reaching 50 m that switch on and off automatically. Sensitivity goes down to 0.001 lux at F1.4, and 120 dB WDR helps when a car arrives with the midday sun behind it or headlights from the next vehicle. The housing is rated IP67 and IK10 and runs from -40°C to 60°C.

Installation and wiring

A 3-axis bracket and a junction box for the tail cable come in the box. Networking is 10/100 Mbps, and power comes from an 802.3at (Class 4) PoE switch or a 12V adapter, with a 20 W maximum draw. You also get RS485, 2 Boolean inputs, audio in and out, and a BNC output that helps the installer aim the camera on site. A microSD card of up to 256GB holds captures during a network outage and uploads them once the link returns (ANR).

Typical uses in Saudi Arabia

• Gated residential compounds, replacing remotes and cards with plates.
• Office tower car parks in Riyadh and Jeddah with staff allowlists.
• Hospital and university car parks that need a photo log of every vehicle.
• Private estates and rest houses with a single barrier gate.

PKC2640@Z28-P or PKC2640@Z80-P?

Same series, same housing, resolution, allowlist and relay. The difference is the lens. The Z28 has a 2.8-12mm lens with up to 105.1° of view for mounting close to the barrier, plus the 30 km/h entrance mode. The Z80 uses an 8-32mm lens with a 42.4° to 15.9° view for cameras placed further from the lane. For longer reach plus Wiegand output, look at the PKC2641-Z100-IR-P with its 10-50mm lens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a separate controller to open the barrier?

Usually not. The built-in relay (AC 125V/0.3A or DC 30V/1A) wires to the barrier's open input, and the opening policy is set in the camera.

Can it run without a power adapter?

Yes, on a PoE switch that supports 802.3at (Class 4), since it can draw up to 20 W. A 12V DC adapter also works.

Specifications

• Model: PKC2640@Z28-P
• Category: Access ANPR camera for parking entrances
• Sensor: 1/1.8-inch 4MP CMOS
• Focal length: 2.8 to 12 mm
• Shutter: Auto/manual, 1/30 to 1/100000 s
• Min. illumination: 0.001 lux (F1.4)
• Field of view: H 105.1° to 50.4°, V 54.5° to 28.8°, D 123° to 55.9°
• WDR: 120 dB
• Image capture format: 2688×1520@30 (default), 2688×1520@25
• Streams: Main 2688×1520, 1080P (default), 720P, D1; sub 720P (default), D1, 2CIF, CIF; third D1 (default), 2CIF, CIF
• Frame rate: Up to 30 fps (default), down to 1 fps
• Compression: H.264 (default), H.265
• ROI: Up to 8 regions
• Video OSD: 8 areas: date, time, zoom ratio, custom text
• Image OSD: 8 areas: time, plate number, device ID, camera ID, allowlist, image authentication ID, 3 custom items, location
• Application scenario: Up to 30 km/h at entrances/exits, up to 80 km/h on roads, no mode switching
• Vehicle detection: Video detection
• Plate recognition: Letters and numbers by default
• Lists: Allowlist and blocklist, 20,000 entries each; import, export, add, delete
• Barrier opening policy: Recognized vehicles, all vehicles, allowlist only, not on blocklist; configurable Boolean output ID
• Edge storage: Micro SD up to 256 GB with ANR
• Illumination: Built-in, 4 warm-light LEDs, 50 m, automatic on/off
• Bracket and junction box: 3-axis bracket; junction box for tail cable (included)
• Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, RTSP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, PPPoE, DNS, DDNS, NTP, UPnP, 802.1x, SNMP, QoS, SSL/TLS, SSH, IGMP, ICMP, ARP
• Integration: ONVIF Profile S, G, T; SDK; API
• Network port: 1 × 10/100M RJ45
• Serial port: 1 × RS485
• Relay output: 1, AC 125V/0.3A or DC 30V/1A
• Boolean inputs: 2 (level up to DC 5V or switch signal)
• Audio: 1 input, 1 output
• BNC: PAL / NTSC
• Reset button: Supported
• Power: DC 12V (+25%/-10%) or PoE (802.3at, Class 4), max 20 W
• Dimensions: 406 × 126 × 130 mm
• Weight: 2.1 kg
• Operating environment: -40°C to 60°C, up to 90% RH
• Protection: IP67, IK10
• Heater: N/A

Features

• Allowlist and blocklist of 20,000 plates each: add residents and staff by hand or import a file.
• Built-in relay (AC 125V/0.3A or DC 30V/1A): sends the open command to the barrier per your chosen policy.
• 2.8-12mm lens with up to 105.1° horizontal view: covers the lane even when mounted right beside the barrier.
• Reads up to 30 km/h at entrances and 80 km/h on roads: both modes run at once with no switching.
• 4 warm-light LEDs reaching 50 m plus 120 dB WDR: plates stay readable at night and against headlights.