Next-Gen ITS Precision: 16MP, LensConnect, and Integrated ICR – Now with 35mm Reach
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) demand absolute reliability in the most unforgiving environments. High-altitude installations, extreme lighting fluctuations, and constant structural vibration make traditional manual optics an operational liability. The Computar LensConnect MPYIR Series—featuring the VL2028, VL2528, and the new VL3528—is engineered to bridge the gap between high-end optical glass and remote digital infrastructure.
Full Coverage: From Wide Intersection to Long-Range Highway
With the addition of the 35mm (VL3528UM6C-MPYIR), the series now provides a comprehensive toolkit for system integrators. While the 20mm and 25mm lenses are ideal for multi-lane monitoring and intersection safety, the 35mm lens offers the necessary magnification for high-speed ANPR at extended distances, ensuring license plates are captured with maximum pixel density.
Ultra-High Resolution for AI-Driven ANPR
To achieve reliable Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) across multiple lanes, pixel density is non-negotiable. These lenses are optimized for 16MP resolution on 1.1” sensors, supporting pixel pitches as small as 2.74µm (e.g., Sony IMX532/542). This high resolving power ensures that AI and deep-learning traffic algorithms receive the “clean” data needed for high-confidence identification.
LensConnect: Remote Commissioning & Maintenance
The integration of LensConnect technology (via I2C or USB) transforms the lens into a bus-addressable peripheral.
Remote Setup: Focus the system from the control center immediately after installation, ensuring perfect calibration without physical access to the camera housing.
Vibration Immunity: By replacing mechanical thumb-screws with electronic focus locking, the series maintains its setting despite the constant vibrations of highway infrastructure.
Dynamic Recalibration: If environmental shifts occur over time, a remote software command restores performance in milliseconds.
The “Insider” Edge: Integrated ICR & IR Correction
Unlike standard solutions where the IR-Cut filter is managed by a separate mechanical flipper in the camera body, Computar has integrated the ICR switching mechanism inside the lens.
Increased Reliability: Moving the ICR into the lens housing protects the mechanism from environmental degradation, significantly extending the life of the gantry system.
Zero Focus Shift: These lenses are fully IR-corrected. When the ICR switches for night-time operation, the focal point remains stable, ensuring that 24/7 monitoring remains sharp across the entire spectrum (Visible to IR).
Developer ROI: Lowering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
For system integrators, the ROI of the LensConnect ITS series is found in the drastic reduction of Field Service Calls:
Faster Deployment: Software-assisted focusing cuts installation time in half.
Lower MTTR (Mean Time To Repair): Avoid bucket-truck deployments by performing optical adjustments remotely.
Ruggedized Design: Stable performance from infinity to MOD ensures flexibility for everything from high-speed tolling to parking enforcement.
The LensConnect ITS series is a system-level optimization for the Smart City era. By combining 16MP optical performance with internal ICR automation and a focal range that now reaches 35mm, CBC provides the precision developers need with the operational efficiency the infrastructure demands.
If your application requires simultaneous focus across all bands, the HyperApo remains your choice. However, if your system uses sequential lighting or can afford a millisecond refocusing trigger, the LensConnect Vario VISWIR is the most cost-effective, high-resolution solution on the market today.
Ready to validate the new 35mm LensConnect performance at your next test site?
Put LensConnect to the Test!
We offer a specialized Loan Program for ITS developers and infrastructure integrators. Benchmark the 20mm, 25mm, or the new 35mm MPYIR models against your current setup.
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