ScrapRight Training Guide: Camera Setup & Configuration

1. Camera Hardware Requirements

ScrapRight cameras require:

• Network connectivity

• Power

Both are provided using Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

PoE allows a single Ethernet cable to provide:

• Network connection

• Power to the camera

This eliminates the need for a separate power outlet at the camera.

2. Connecting the Camera to Your Network

There are two supported connection options:

Option 1: PoE Switch

• One Ethernet cable connects the PoE switch to your modem/network.

• Additional Ethernet cables run from the switch to each camera.

• The switch supplies both power and network access.

Option 2: PoE Injector

• Used with an existing network switch.

• The injector supplies power and network through one Ethernet cable.

• The injector typically sits near your modem or network switch.

Important:
The camera must be wired to either a PoE switch or a PoE injector to function.

3. Finding the Camera’s IP Address

Once the camera is powered on and connected to the network, you must locate its IP address.

Using Advanced IP Scanner

1. Open Advanced IP Scanner.

   • This tool is included on the USB drive or download links provided by ScrapRight.

2. Run a network scan.

3. Locate the camera:

   • The scanner often displays the manufacturer name.

   • If the manufacturer does not appear, identify the camera using the MAC address.

MAC Address Identification

• The MAC address is printed:

  • On the camera box

  • On a sticker on the camera itself

• The MAC address and serial number may be the same.

1. Write down the camera’s IP address once identified.

4. Adding the Camera to ScrapRight Software

1. In ScrapRight, go to:

   • Admin

   • Configuration

2. Select Cameras from the left-hand menu.

3. Click Add Camera (top-right).

Camera Setup Fields

• Camera Name:
  Example: Office Camera

• URL:
  Enter the camera’s IP address (example: 192.168.x.xxx)

• Camera Type:

  • Select the appropriate camera type.

  • For ScrapRight-provided cameras, choose AXIS Camera (or applicable listed model).

  • The remaining fields will auto-fill.

1. Click Save Camera.

You should now see a live preview of the camera feed.

5. Assigning the Camera to a Workstation

1. Go to Workstations.

2. Select the workstation you want to assign the camera to.

   • Example: Hardware Test Workstation

3. Locate the Material Camera field.

4. Select the camera you added (example: Office Camera).

5. Click Save.

6. Testing the Camera During a Transaction

1. Go to Transactions → Ticketing.

2. Confirm the correct workstation is selected at the bottom of the screen.

3. Select a material (example: Aluminum Cans).

4. Enter a weight and press Enter.

What Happens

• A live camera feed is displayed.

• When the weight is entered, the system captures a still image.

• The image documents what was on the scale at the time of the transaction.

This image is stored with the transaction for accountability and record-keeping.

7. Best Practices

• Mount cameras with a clear view of the scale or material area.

• Verify the camera feed before starting daily operations.

• Ensure cameras remain on the same network as the ScrapRight system.

• Use consistent camera naming (e.g., Scale Cam, Office Cam, Yard Cam).

8. Summary

By following these steps, you can:

• Properly power and connect ScrapRight cameras

• Locate camera IP addresses

• Add cameras to ScrapRight Software

• Assign cameras to workstations

• Capture transaction images automatically

Camera setup in ScrapRight is simple and provides powerful visual documentation for transactions.