Image Sensing Systems RTMS-K4 RTMS K4 User Manual

Image Sensing Systems, Inc. RTMS K4

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RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page i IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING RTMS units must be installed and adjusted in accordance with the installation instructions contained in this manual. Use the RTMS only for its intended purposes as described in this manual. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense. Contact EIS Please contact EIS with any questions or concerns about the RTMS or other EIS products, toll free at 1-800-668-9385. More information about our complete product line is available on the web at www.eistraffic.com. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
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RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page iii Brief Description The RTMS (Remote Traffic Microwave Sensor) measures the distance to objects in the path of its microwave beam. This ranging capability allows it to detect moving and stationary vehicles in multiple detection zones. The sensor can be mounted on road-side poles and aimed at a right angle to the road; refered to as the side-fired configuration. A single sensor can monitor traffic in up to 8 lanes. Sensors may also be mounted on overhead structures to monitor traffic in a single lane; the forward-looking configuration. The internal processor calculates volume, occupancy and average speed as well as vehicle class by length in each lane and transmits the information using its data port. Optional contact closure outputs are also available for for compatibility with loop based systems. For optimal accuracy, EIS strongly recommends installation of all RTMS and RTMS related products by personnel trained by EIS. EIS also strongly recommends surveying of installation sites for all RTMS and RTMS related products by personnel trained by EIS. For more information about our installation, surveying, and training programs, contact EIS at 1-800-668-9385. WARNING: Consult EIS before using the RTMS or other RTMS related products for any purpose not expressly described in this manual or any of the other RTMS product manuals. Do not use the RTMS to control or operate a gate opening mechanism. Use of the RTMS for this, or any other unauthorized purpose, may lead to serious injury. Scope of this Document This user manual provides information on setup, operation and troubleshooting of the RTMS sensor model K4, and its setup employing the RTMS Setup Utility (WinRTMS) version 3.5. It is backwards compatible with all previous RTMS versions. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page iv Revision History Issue No. Issue date Reason for issue Draft 1.0 June 2007 Initial Revison based on V6.8 firmware EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page v Table of Content 1 INCOMING INSPECTION................................................................................................. 1 2 RTMS OPTIONS.................................................................................................................. 1 3 RTMS INSTALLATION – SIDE FIRED CONFIGURATION....................................... 2 MOUNTING AND AIMING.............................................................................................................. 2 SETBACK/HEIGHT DIAGRAMS ...................................................................................................... 3 4 CABLING.............................................................................................................................. 4 SURGE SUPPRESSION .................................................................................................................... 4 THE RTMS CABLE ...................................................................................................................... 4 MS Connector pin-out............................................................................................................. 5 Standard RS-232 Port Wiring................................................................................................. 6 The RS-485 Port ..................................................................................................................... 6 The TCP/IP Port with RS-232................................................................................................. 7 The TCP/IP port with RS-485................................................................................................. 7 CONNECTING RTMS TO REMOTE SYSTEMS................................................................................. 8 Modem Cables ........................................................................................................................ 8 Modem Sharing....................................................................................................................... 9 RS-485 Multidrop.................................................................................................................. 10 5 SETUP OF THE RTMS..................................................................................................... 11 THE RTMS SETUP UTILITY (WINRTMS).................................................................................... 11 GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................................... 11 Changing RTMS Setup Utility COM Port and Mode ........................................................... 12 Changing WinRTMS Mode.................................................................................................. 12 Selecting a different COM Port ............................................................................................ 12 Changing Serial Port Speed .................................................................................................. 12 Setting DSS Parameters (if equipped) .................................................................................. 13 IP Address (if equipped) ....................................................................................................... 14 Preparing the PC ................................................................................................................... 14 Programming the RTMS IP address..................................................................................... 14 DETECTION ZONE SETUP............................................................................................................ 15 Automated Detection Zone Setup (Wizard)........................................................................... 15 Manual Zone Setup - Side-Fired........................................................................................... 16 Fine Tune Adjustment........................................................................................................... 16 Manual Fine Tuning.............................................................................................................. 16 Detection Zone Size............................................................................................................... 16 COUNT VERIFICATION ............................................................................................................... 17 SPEED CALIBRATION.................................................................................................................. 17 Side-fired Automatic Speed Calibration............................................................................... 18 Side-fired Manual Speed Calibration.................................................................................... 18 RTMS OPERATING MODES - DETAILS....................................................................................... 19 6 RTMS STATISTICAL TRAFFIC DATA........................................................................ 20 EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page vi MESSAGE PERIOD ...................................................................................................................... 20 Vehicle Classification ........................................................................................................... 21 Setting the number of vehicle classes................................................................................... 21 Class Measurements Display................................................................................................ 22 PER VEHICLE SPEED DISPLAY.................................................................................................... 22 ADVANCED PARAMETERS.......................................................................................................... 23 Real Time Clock Change ...................................................................................................... 24 DATA RECORDING ..................................................................................................................... 25 STORAGE AND DOWNLOADING OF TRAFFIC DATA (DATA STORAGE OPTION ONLY).................. 26 DATA MODES ............................................................................................................................ 27 7 OPERATING WINRTMS IN MULTI-DROP MODE ................................................... 28 ACCESSING A SPECIFIC SENSOR IN MULTI-DROP MODE ............................................................. 28 8 INSTALLATION AND ZONE SETUP - FORWARD LOOKING MODE.................. 29 FORWARD-LOOKING MOUNTING AND AIMING........................................................................... 29 ZONE SETUP – FORWARD-LOOKING MODE ................................................................................ 30 Automatic setup..................................................................................................................... 30 Manual Zone Setup ...............................................................................................................30 Forward-Looking Speed calibration ..................................................................................... 30 9 RTMS INSTALLATION FOR STOP BAR DETECTION............................................ 31 Intersection Controller Settings ............................................................................................ 31 10 RTMS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................................................... 32 RTMS SELF TEST ...................................................................................................................... 32 11 WARRANTY AND SERVICE.......................................................................................... 34 EIS WARRANTY......................................................................................................................... 34 SERVICE INFORMATION.............................................................................................................. 34 12 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................. 35 MICROWAVE SIGNAL AND COVERAGE AREA ............................................................................. 35 MEASUREMENTS, THEIR ACCURACIES AND RANGES.................................................................. 35 Accuracy Performance Conditions....................................................................................... 35 MECHANICAL............................................................................................................................. 35 POWER REQUIREMENTS AND CONSUMPTION ............................................................................. 36 INTERFACES ............................................................................................................................... 36 Zone Contact Ratings............................................................................................................36 Data Ports............................................................................................................................. 36 FLASH UPGRADE........................................................................................................................ 36 SURGE IMMUNITY ...................................................................................................................... 36 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.................................................................................................. 36 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE........................................................................................... 36 RELIABILITY .............................................................................................................................. 36 APPENDIX 1 RECOMMENDED SURGE PROTECTION............................................... 37 EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page vii Table of Figures Figure 1 – RTMS Aiming............................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2 - Set-back Distance Chart................................................................................................. 3 Figure 3 – Mounting Height Chart.................................................................................................. 3 Figure 4 – MS Connector................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 5 – RS-232 Wiring Diagram................................................................................................6 Figure 6 – RS-485 Wiring Diagram................................................................................................6 Figure 7 – TCP/IP Wiring Diagram................................................................................................7 Figure 8 - TCP/IP with RS-485 Wiring Diagram........................................................................... 7 Figure 9 – RTMS to Modem connections....................................................................................... 8 Figure 10 – Modem sharing Y cables............................................................................................. 9 Figure 11 - RS-485 Multi-drop wiring.......................................................................................... 10 Figure 12 - Changing RTMS Communication.............................................................................. 12 Figure 13 - RTMS Setup Utility main screen............................................................................... 15 Figure 14 - RTMS Utility Verification Screen............................................................................. 22 Figure 15 – Sample RTMS data file ............................................................................................. 25 Figure 16 - Forward Looking mounting options........................................................................... 29 Figure 17 – Queue Detection........................................................................................................ 29 Figure 18 – RTMS Intersection Installation ................................................................................. 31 Figure 19 – Surge Suppression ..................................................................................................... 37 EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 1 1 INCOMING INSPECTION The RTMS shipment contains: • The RTMS sensor with lynch pin. • Ball-joint mounting bracket; the vertical style is shipped by default; a horizontal style is available on request. • Connector kit consisting of : - MS connector, female crimp pins, backshell, and pin insertion/extraction tool - DB-9F connector, female crimp pins and backshell - RJ-45 jack, if ordered with internal TCP/IP option • RTMS Setup Utility Software on CD. • Antenna, if equipped with an internal DSS modem (indicated by a label). Please notify EIS Inc. immediately if the contents are incomplete or there is physical damage. 2 RTMS OPTIONS The standard RTMS offers the following: • K-band (24.125 GHz) radar signaling • Low voltage power 12-24V AC or DC • RS-232/485/USB Serial Interface • Integrated 8MB of internal data storage for counting applications RTMS may be ordered with the following options: Data Communication Options • Secondary RS-232/485 Serial Interface • Integrated Digital Spread Spectrum (DSS) transceiver • Integrated CDMA or GPRS RF modem • Integrated NTCIP 1209 Protocol Converter • Integrated TCP/IP Ethernet Interface • 16-zone contact closures • Integrated Video Camera Power options • 115V AC For battery-operated systems RTMS the following may be activated on request: • Power Management Option Allows operating the RTMS in programmable cycles, to conserve battery power. The maximum standby period during, which RTMS draws negligible power, is 254 minutes i.e. 4 hours, 14 minutes. • Low Voltage Disconnect Option Protects the battery against damaging deep discharge if the voltage falls below 11.5 V. Recommended in applications where the battery charging equipment does not offer such protection. Factory options are indicated by labels on the bottom of the unit. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 2 3 RTMS INSTALLATION – SIDE FIRED CONFIGURATION Mounting and Aiming The distance between the close edge of the first lane of traffic to be monitored and the front of the structure on which the RTMS is mounted is referred to as set-back; it is the most important parameter in the setup and installation of an RTMS. Generally the more set-back that can be obtained, the easier the calibration will be. Use the diagram in Figure 2 to determine the setback required to monitor a given number of lanes. Once the set-back is set, the associated height can be determined. Height is with reference to the road surface of the detection area; not the bottom of the mounting pole. Example: For 5 lanes the minimum set-back should be 12 feet [3.7m]. A set-back of 12 feet [3.7m], requires a height of 17 feet [5.2m]. Note: It is better to be 20 feet [6 m] further back from the minimum than 2 inches [5 cm] closer than the minimum. If ground conditions allow, move the RTMS further back. The mounting height is based on the setback. Height is selected to allow the RTMS to be aimed so that it gets maximum return signal while covering all required lanes. Mounting an RTMS at a height different from the recommended height will not improve accuracy. Equivalent lanes include median strips, as an example, an eight lane road with a two lane wide median strip has 10 equivalent lanes. •Boresight line Figure 1 – RTMS Aiming • Attach the RTMS to the roadside pole using bolts or stainless steel banding. • Aim the RTMS as indicated on the diagram above. A 7/16” wrench is required to release/tighten the ball-joint bolt. - Secure the RTMS to the mounting bracket by inserting the lynch pin - Adjust the RTMS to be perpendicular to the travel lanes. - Look from behind the unit and use the top aiming fin to tilt so that the top of the RTMS is aimed to the first 1/3 of the monitored lanes. - Keep the RTMS level, side to side. - Lock the aim by tightening the ball-joint bolt. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 3 Setback/Height diagrams Figure 2 - Set-back Distance Chart Equivalent lane calculation is measured from edge of first lane of detection to outside edge of the last lane of detection and dividing this number by the average lane width. 12 feet is considered typical lane width. Example: total detection area = 120 feet; lane = 12 feet; 120/12 = 10 equivalent lanes Figure 3 – Mounting Height Chart If more room is available increase the setback as much as possible; then obtain the proper mounting height based upon actual set-back distance. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 4 4 CABLING Surge suppression Although the RTMS has built-in surge suppression, it is strongly recommended that external surge suppression be installed with every detector. In situations where long cable runs are utilized, the communication and power lines of the RTMS should be equipped with external surge protecting devices on the same pole as the detector. The suppression devices should be located close to the sensor; e.g. in a cabling cabinets mounted on the pole below the RTMS. See Appendix 1 for further details on installing surge suppression. The RTMS Cable RTMS units use a single 32-pin MS connector for power and communications. The RTMS ships with all required connectors, crimp pins and back-shells. The RTMS cable should be made from 20 or 22 gauge stranded wire arranged in pairs. Cables that will be exposed to outdoor conditions should be UV shielded. The number of pairs required depends on the communication options chosen: Table 1 – Cable pairs required Communication Options # of Pairs Standard RS232 or RS485 plus power 4 Standard RS232 plus power and Internal RF modem option 4 TCP/IP and RS232 or RS485, plus 6 power Zone contact option can be added to any of the above 1 per zone (max 8) A cable such as the Belden number 95xx (xx indicates number of pairs, i.e. 9516 is a 6-pair cable) or In preparing a cable note the following: • The crimp pins are designed for stranded wire. Do not use cable employing solid wiressimilar should be used. . • EIS suggests the Daniels Manufacturing Corporation crimping tool M22520/1-01 AF8 with head no. M22520/1-02 or equivalent. Do not solder crimp pins! • Thread cable through the backshell before inserting pins into shell. • Use the insertion tool (red) to insert wires with crimped pin into shell. • Use the extraction tool (white) to remove a crimped wire to correct an error. • It is recommended to use a cable with at least one spare pairs of wires for future growth. Consideration needs to be made with regards to placement of an access point within view of the monitored lanes, as an example, an access panel or cabinet on the pole. This allows verification of the sensors calibration to be easily be done by seeing the RTMS data together with the actual roadway data. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 5 MS Connector pin-out Table 3 – MS Connector Pin Outs Pin # Function Pin # Function A, B Zone #1 U, W Serial Port Signal Ground C, D Zone #2 X RS-485 Tx + or Ethernet Rx + or RTS E, F Zone #3 Y RS-485 Rx + or Ethernet Rx – or CTS G, H Zone #4 Z Unused J, K Zone #5 a USB D+ L, M Zone #6 b USB VBUS N, P Zone #7 c USB D- R Zone #8 d Ethernet Tx + S Zone #8 e Ethernet Tx - T Serial Port Input to RTMS RS-232 Rx orf, g Low Voltage power 12-24V AC or DC RS-485 Rx - V Serial Port Output from RTMS h, j 115V AC power RS-232 Tx or RS-485 Tx - Figure 4 – MS Connector Note: Pin labeling above is guideline only – verify pin location on actual connector before inserting wire WARNING – The RTMS unit can be configured for a variety of communication options. It is important to know which options are included with your unit prior to preparing cables. MS connector pins cannot be shared. Take note of the individual wiring instructions provided in this manual. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 6 Standard RS-232 Port Wiring wiring consists of Transmit (Tx), Receive (Rx) and Ground lines wired pins /W respectively. The u fe ctor and wiring shown allows the use ndard le for direct connection C ews of connectors are n to assist in cable preparation. The R co Figure 5 outlines the g reqThe standard RTMS RS-232 port to MS V, T and U se of a male conneof stashow serial cab to the PTMS is for setup purposes. Rear vinfigured as a DCE device.cablin uirement. Figure 5 – RS-232 Wiring Diagram The RS-485 Port Over short distances the wiring diagram shown below is compatible with an RS-232 port. There is no standard pin configuration for RS-485 on a DB9 connector. The wiring diagram shown will connect directly to a RS-232 configured DB9 without the need for a RS-232/RS-485 converter. A demarcation point is recommended to allow the RTMS to be disconnected from the transmission line without disruption of communications with other sensors on the line. See Connecting RTMS to Communication Systems for details. Figure 6 - RS-485 Wiring Diagram EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 7 The TCP/IP Port with RS-232 CAT5 cable must be used for lengths between 30 ft [10m] and 330 ft [100m]. Lengths greater than 330 feet are not supported for Ethernet communication. It is recommended that both TCP/IP and RS-232 ports be brought out to their respective connectors, as shown. Only one port may be in use at a time. The RS-232 port is useful for setup and maintenance purposes. Figure 7 - TCP/IP Wiring Diagram Note: There are no extra cabling requirements when Internal Memory is installed with a unit communicating over TCP/IP. The TCP/IP port with RS-485 Figure 8 - TCP/IP with RS-485 Wiring Diagram EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 8 Connecting RTMS to Remote Systems RTMS may be connected to a remote traffic data collection system over private telephone lines using modems. Multiple RTMS units connecting to remote systems, including EIS Cluster or NEWS systems must be placed in their Polled mode and will require the use of modems. Modem Cables A cable connecting the RTMS RS-232 port to the modem’s RS-232 port must provide the following: • male connectors at both ends • provide the functions listed below A modem’s RS-232 ports will usually employ DB9 or DB25 connectors. Table 4 – Modem Cabling To Modem Function From RTMS DB9 DB9 DB25 Transpose Tx and Rx Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 2 Pin 3 Connect Ground Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 7 CTS to RTMS (Internal storage only) Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 5 Modem side control line looping CTS to RTS (Standard RTMS) DCD to RTS (Internal storage option) DSR to DTR Pin 8 to Pin 7 Pin 1 to Pin 7 Pin 6 to Pin 4 Pin 5 to Pin 4 Pin 8 to Pin 4 Pin 6 to Pin 20 Standard RTMS RTMS with Internal Data Storage Option 239562365978137865432142025123569DB-9 MaleRear ViewDB-9 Male DB-9 MaleModem sideDB-25 MaleRear ViewRear View Rear View1RTMS side 235692356978137865432142025123569DB-9 MaleRear ViewDB-9 MaleRear View DB-9 MaleRear ViewModem sideDB-25 MaleRear View1RTMS side ns Figure 9 – RTMS to Modem connectioEIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 9 Modem Sharing gle modem. A modem sharing cable will have RTMS units located in close proximity may connect to a sin“Y”- construction and will consist of one DB-9M connector per RTMS and one DB-9M or DB-25M connector at the modem, as shown below: Modem side strapping provides required flow control functions, not provided by the standard RTMS RS-232 port. To modem Connection Function From RTMS DB9M DB9M DB25M Trans Pins 2 Pins 3 Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 2 Pin 3 pose Tx and Rx Connect Signal Ground Pins 5 Pin 5 Pin 7 Modem side s trapping Strap RTS to CTS Pin 7 to Pin 8 Pin 4 to Pin 5 Strap DTR to DSR to Pin 6 to Pin 20 Pin 4 Pin 6 Connect a 4.7KΩ resistor from Tx to gr o to Pin 5 to Pin 7 ound tprevent noise Pin 3 Pin 2 Figure 10 – Modem sharing Y cables EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 10 RS-485 Multidrop ject. The RS-485 Serial Port option may be employed for distances up to 4000 feet (1200m). The maximum number of units per channel is 32. The diagram below shows the use of a 4-Wire line. The use of a half-duplex 2-Wire line is feasible but it is suitable for data collection only. Consult RS-485/422 Application Guides for details on wiring solutions for your pro Figure 11 - RS-485 Multi-drop wiring Notes: 1. The DB9 connectors and terminal blocks serve as a demarcation point, which allows unplugging the RTMS from the transmission line for direct connection to the laptop’s COM port for setup. 2. Terminating resistors (100-120 ohms) are required at the extreme ends of the Receive and Transmit transmission pairs. 3. Transmit and receive pairs must be transposed when connecting to a DTE (PC, Data processing System). To interface with a PC a RS-485/232 converter may be required as PCs typically do not have RS-485 interfaces 4. RS-485/232 converter connector type and pin assignment are not shown as these are not standardized and vary between models. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 11 5 SETUP OF THE RTMS he RTMS Setup Utility (WinRtms) he WinRTMS is supplied as a self installing program “WinRTMSInst.exe”. The installer will create a lder in C:Program Files\EIS\WinRTMSV#’ with the WinRTMS.exe executable program, auxiliary files and a shortcut on the desktop. The WinRTMS program has two operating modes, Direct and Multidrop. In Direct mode it communicates with a single RTMS. Multidrop mode is used to communicate with multiple RTMS on a single communications channel. The WinRTMS buttons and menus may be operated by any of the three methods listed below. The terms select/click will be used throughout this manual to describe any of these methods • by mouse • by up/down/left/right keys followed by ENTER • by keyboard shortcut (keying the underlined letter) Getting Started Once installed, RTMS sensors must be calibrated using the RTMS Setup Utility program running on a Microsoft Windows based PC. The PC will require a USB, serial or Ethernet port to communicate with the RTMS. TTfo DO NOT connect the RTMS to the COM port before the PC has been powered and Windows is running! Windows may disable the COM port if it detects activity during the boot process. • With the RTMS sensor pow, click the WinRtms.exe icon to launch the RTMS tup Utility program. suggesting corrective action will be • its setup. Com e: • RTMS is not powered • No connection to the PC’s COM Port (e.g. cable not plugged in or is faulty, etc) • Wrong COM port selected • Communication of RTMS is IP • Tx & Rx lines are crossed • COM port is being used by another program See the Troubleshooting Guide for additional suggestions on diagnosis. If the default COM1 port is used by another application, the information window on the right will be displayed. If the WinRTMS program has been set to Multi-drop mode, the window with the sensor ID range will be displayed. • In either case, click OK to display the default window ered and connected to the PCSe• While reading the RTMS’ parameters, WinRTMS displays the READING RTMS SETUP information window. If unable to establish communications within a timeout period; dialog boxesdisplayed. Select YES to send corrective commands to the RTMS and re-attempt readingIf communication is still not established, a default main window will be displayed with “Serial munication Error!”. Possible reasons arEIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 12 Changing RTMS Setup Utility COM Port and Mode Changing RTMS Communication C n• • Se• OLS and PC COMM in theat the b m shes. The RTMS is now ready to be calibrated. Changi gDefault com its per second (bps) for serial units, and 19200 bps for Ethernet based units ); other speeds can be selected from the drop down menu if required ve the communications rate fixed at 115200 bps. • O n MUNICATION PROTOCOL SETUP window • S. Figure 12 - ha ging WinRTMS Mode Select TOOLS • Select Direct or Multi Drop, as applicable Click OK lecting a different COM Port Select TO• Select a different COM Port in the COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL SETUP window • Click OK Once communication with the RTMS is established and the sensor has responded to the READ comma t s are displayednd, he current RTMS settingotto right of the window fla menu button column and the COMM indicator n Serial Port Speed munication speed is 9600 b (internal serial to IP connection. RTMS with internal DSS radios hape TOOLS - PCCOMM - COMelect another speed from the pull-down menu • Click SEND IT TO RTMS Data rates below 9600 are useful where high quality transmission lines are not available. They are however, unsuitable for setup and must be selected after setup has been completed. When using data rates below 9600 bps, the RTMS data mode must be set to STAT to reduce the amount of data and prevent communication problems. See DATA MODE for further details EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 13 Setting DSS Parameters (if equipped) eed is not selectable. DSS units will display a DSS box at the bottom right of the WinRTMS window; this box will display green if a connection is present with the master radio, if no connection is available, the box will display red. A DSS button also appears in the Communication Protocol Setup Window. RTMS DSS units are shipped with all of the basic radio parameters set to 1, unless other arrangements have been made with EIS. These parameters must be changed to match those of the master radio modem that the units will be communicating with. Proceed as follows: • Select TOOLS then PC COMM • Click DSS Modem button. The Digital Spread Spectrum Modem Setup window will open. • Ensure that the settings are as follows: Mode = Slave For simple line of sight communication or Mode = Repeater Where the RTMS DSS relays data from other DSS modems and acts as a master for thesemodems. Roaming =Always on. This feature allows slaves or repeaters to locate a master by the network address an ping pattern. • Enter the Master’s Netameter must be unique for each slave. RTMS DSS units are set to communicate at 115200 bps; the sp d encryption key and adopt its primary hopwork, Address, and Encryption codes. • Enter Unit Address: This par Additional Fields • Output Power Level – is determined based upon the Radio Site Survey. Strength of signal is If power setting is too high it may interfere with other radio the data messages may be missed. D to send displayed settingsthe same type and the same order will be of the same type and frequency. Refer to d instructions for setup of the master DSS parameters. important to ensure data quality. w systems in the area, if it is too lo• Enter the additional parameters if the DSS is set as a repeater. to the RTMS. • Click LOA• Click OK to exit without change. The DSS box will turn green when communication with a master modem is established. The master DSS communicating with the RTMS slave or repeater must be of frequency band. All units supplied onthe manufacturers’ documentation anIt is mandatory to make Unit Address = RTMS Sensor ID. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 14 IP Address (if equipped) For ease of setup/maintenance, it is suggested to wire of the RS-232 interface as recommended in Section 4 – RTMS Cable-TCP/IP. WinRTMS may be used to communicate with an RTMS via the Internet to view/change its setup. Proceed as follows: • Select Tools/PC Comm/Communication Protocol Setup rt=2000. ady to establi r RTMS, repeat the above process and enter a ress. T in default TCP/IP address of 128.100.101.254 to change . paring the PC static IP teps (assumes Windows XP Operating System) • Access the Control Pa ions. • Right-click Local Area• From the list of installe n Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). d s• Enter 128.100.101.1 aP gndicator lights should light. Use a crossover c• Open the sup dAfter displa ings of the board. • Use UDP mode = disabled • Direct IP search = disabled • Enter new IP address • Edit Port #, and subnet, if applicable • Leave all other areas unedited • Click Setting to save and Exit to close program • Click TCP/IP • Enter the RTMS IP address in Remote Host box TCP, Local Port=2000 and Remote Po • Set Protocol = • Click OK to close the window The WinRTMS stores the entered IP address in its internal files, reIP address on subsequent opening. To access anothenew IP addsh a link with the storedhe ternal RTMS IP server is programmed with a . Use theprocedure below it to the required addressPreConfigure the PC for operation in the following snel. Open Network Connect Connections and open Properties. d network components select and opeDefault IP address is 128.100.101.254 • Click Properties an elect Use Following IP Address. nd Subnet = 255.255.0.0. Click OK and Close. ro ramming the RTMS IP address • Connect RTMS to the PC. The PC’s Network Port Link and Activity iable if communication was not established EG-SR-7100A Configuration Tool program plie• With the Network tab open, click Search. communication with the internal EG-SR-7100A Gateway Module is established, the program will y the MAC address of the unit in the Board list area and the default sett• Local IP = 128.100.101.254 • Port = 2000 • Subnet = 0.0.0.0• Gateway = blank • Server IP & Port = blank • Network Mode = Server Mode • Enable DHCP mode = disabled WARNING: DO NOT open and make changes to settings under the Serial tab EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 15 Detection Zone setup The RTMS Setup Utility shows the position of vehicles by the red target “blips” against the distance scale Figure 13 - RTMS Setup Utility main screen U o icons where the target blips are seen. Th ent in the detection zones. A oTh a lanes of interest. It scans the range of e icles are detected. The pr rs. la s t. Adjust • C zard icon. • SThe Wizard eed toposition e ehicles are detecteThe pro ss mb rs with Zo 1 c sulting zone se • C ceptable to select fewer zones, exclude ramps, etc. A the Wizard will continue the automatic setup with Fine Tune a g Quit. On completion, control will return to the main windop t 8 detection zones may be defined by positioning the rectangular zone e zone’s contact closure circuit is closed while vehicles are pres ut mated Detection Zone Setup (Wizard) utomated zone setup process requires free flowing traffic in ae ll th RTMS microwave beam and positions up to 8 detection zones where vehocess differentiates between vehicles and barrieProceed as follows: • Verify that target blips are observed in all ne of interes aiming if necessary. lick the Wielect the RTMS operating mode will proc set sensitivity; and d tection zones where vd. ce will assign consecutive zone nu es rene losest to the ensor. Thetup is presented for approval. lick SKIP if allocated zones are acand no changes are required. • Click OK if changes are required, e.g.fter selecting the required lanes, djustments and a final Zone Setup unless terminated by clickinw. Detection zone with target blip Target blip outside of Detection zone The “Wizard” icon EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 16 Manual Zone Setup - Side-Fired • Use up/down keys or the window arrows to select the number of zones required. • Click AUTO to initiate automated location ofselected number of zones, or • Click OK or press ENTER; the ZONES SETUP window will open. • Type the zone number. It will be highlighted and its icon (rectangle) on the main window will flash. • Use left/right keys or on-screen position arrows to move the flashing zone to the d . Repeat process for each of the zon• Exit ZONES SETUP when finished. Fine Tune Adjustment “Splashing” is defined as a single vehicle that shows more than one target blip in adjacent detection zones. This can occur when the zones’ positions do not line up with the lanes. To reduce splashing the FINE of the detection zones with ct to the lanes. • Select AUTO or use the manual procedure, described below. ed. Active traffic needs to e Tune setup, start with a setting of “0”. ne whether the Fine Tune n reduce splashing into a closer une number; in a farther zone, decrease the Fine Tu up/down arrow keys. take effect and the display will turn gray while it is ion zones that are wider than the default size. The hicle is present anywhere in the enlarged zone. To define a larger d• • Select ZONES; the NUMBER OF ZONES window will open. esired positiones configured. TUNE control is used to obtain a better positionrespeThe FINE TUNE window includes the AUTO button, which activates the automated procedure. • Select fine tune. • The AUTO feature will fine tune the zones selectbe in all lanes to ensure proper operation. Auto must be used with free flow traffic; not in congested conditions. Manual Fine Tuning • For manual FinObserve the incidence of splashes and determiumber should be increased or decreased. To zone, increase the Fine T ne. • Use the arrows in the window or theA change in Fine tune setting needs a few seconds tobeing processed. Detection Zone Size In some applications it may be useful to define detectcontact closure output will close if a veetection zone, do the following: Open the ZONE SETUP window. • Highlight a zone. • Use up/down keys or on-screen size arrows to increase/decrease its size. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 17 Count Verification T ver a period of time to a manual count fo e commended. The W ification procedure iszonPerform the f• RIFY button. The RTMS COUNT • At theba lin time to start the ount. vehicles as they cross the The S box will replace the Clear Counters box and the RTMS Count will be frozen. or the zone in the corresponding box. The d ent deviation terms is displa ires zone setup correction to improve detection accuracy. The then be repeated. window displays the CLEAR TOTAL • indows procedures to ation sets the internal speed coefficients used to calculate the average speed of libration procedure used depends on traffic conditions. r of calibration cycles (message periods). A minimum of 5 cycles oefficients will not update if there are less than 8 vehicles detected d. Increase the message period if the number of vehicles is less than 8 vehicles volume less than 5 per minute). Here the coefficients are directly changed to bring the calculated speed closer to the estimated speed. o verify the zone setup, compare RTMS volume measurements or th same interval. Use of a hand-held tally counter is reinRTMS program’s Count Ver an aid for comparing RTMS counts in each detection e to observer’s counts over the same interval. ollowing steps: • Select PERIOD and set it to 30 seconds. Select VEVERIFICATION window opens. Tap the Space bar. A checkmark will appear inthe CLEAR TOTAL COUNTERS box. Get ready to start counting. end of the current message period the window RTMS countckground blinks, the PC beeps and the e is cleared, signaling the precise c• Select a lane and countRTMS beam. Several observers may be enlisted in the process, each counting traffic in one lane. The RTMS COUNT for each zone will be updated at the end of each message period. Continue counting until each lane has a count of at least 50 vehicles; this will usually take several message periods. Stop counting at the end of the next message period. • Tap the space bar. TOP COUNTING• Highlight a Manual count box and enter the manual count fFor the Forward-looking mode count verification is applicable to zone 1 only.ifference between the RTMS and the manual counts in absolute and percyed. Deviation of more than 5% requverification process should • To repeat the process, tap the space bar until theCOUNTERS box To save the results of verification in a text file select SAVE. Use normal Wname and save the file using the Save As dialog box • To exit to the main screen, select OK peed CalibrSThe speed calibration process traffic in each zone. The ca• Automatic Speed Calibration is intended for use with high-volume traffic, flowing at stable speeds. It requires per-lane reference speeds, which may be estimated or measured (e.g. by a radar gun) and setting the numbeis recommended. The speed cper message perioper period. • Manual Speed Calibration is intended for very low-volume traffic (e.g. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 18 Note: When setting up reloto their default value cated units in their new locations, all speed coefficients should be first reset or the Quit button. eed in the from the e up arrow ATION IN lash. djusts the sured speeds to the reference speeds. successful for all lanes, review the speed data d speed is within 10% of actual. stment should be made. See Manual Speed Side-fired Manual Speed Calibration the screen. s using the Manual Speed Calibration window. Side-fired Automatic Speed Calibration • Select SPEED CALIB to open the window. • Use the left/right keys to highlight the Speed refereach zone, ences for Number of calibration cycles Use up/down keys to set the desired ref•erence sphighlighted zone box. Enter “X” to exclude zonecalibration process. • Enter the number of calibration cycles by using thkey to increase it in multiples of 5. CALIBRPROGRESS will fAt the end of each message period, the WinRTMS acoefficients values of all active zones to converge the mea• To verify that the Automatic Speed Calibration was over multiple message periods to see if the average reporte• If the difference is more than 10% a manual adjuCalibration below. • Select Quit to exit. • Select SPEED CALIB button and tap the space bar to open the Manual Speed Calibration window. Zone boxes will show the current coefficients. Select Restore Default Values to restore defaults, if required. • Compare the displayed speed measurement to your estimated average speed in each lane. • Use left/right keys to select zone and up/down keys to adjust coefficients proportionately to the required change; as an example, if speed readings are 10% too low, increase that lane’s coefficient value by 10%, if 10% too high then decrease by same percentage. • Select Load speed coeffs to update all RTMS coefficients to the displayed values. Observe the ements displayed on effect on average speed measur• Select Quit to exit EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 19 RTMS Operating Modes - Details • Select MODE. The RTMS MODE SETUP windo• Choose the required mode for your application. w will be displayed. See descriptiT to deDefault settings Refer to Advanced ges on below. Re-selecting a Mode of Operation will reset the Threshold and EDfault settings. Parameters for chanto settings MODE Application Threshold EDT SideHuse in highway and counting applications. Not se at intersections. The sensor detects presence and generates traffic data in up to 8 zones. Normal 200ms fired For ighway for uIntersection For use in stop-bar detection Low 1000ms The sensors detect presence in multiple zoneTraffic data is not generated. s. Mid. I r mid-block applications. Similar to for settings. Medium 200ms nte section Sidefired Highway mode; this mode is optimized detection in urban For use in ForwHwy vehicle Doppler-based speed measurement is made when speeds exceed 15Km/h (10MPH). Volume counts in up to 7 speed-bins are available. ard Look For applications demanding high accuracy speed measurements. Normal 200ms Zones 1, 2 and 3 are set as a speed trap for accurate speed measurements. PerAlarm Forward Look Adds programmable speed threshold and closes contact #8 for 20ms when a vehicle exceeds that threshold. Intended for use in speed enforcement and warning applications. Window for setup of threshold is displayed when this mode is selected. Normal 200ms EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 20 6 RTMS STATISTICAL TRAFFIC DATA ide-Fired, Mid-Intersection and the two Forward looking modes generate statistical traffic data collected oght area of the RTMS Setup U onsist of: • lume • tion • • Volume in Length Classes - applies to the Side-Fired mode only. Up to 6 length classes are available. Headway measurement may be requested to replace the Long Vehicle 1 measurement. • Per vehicle speed • Speed Bins - applicable to Forward Looking Mode only Transmitted data consists of a base set of 4 messages, Long Vehicle Volume, V and Speed; plus any additional data selected for transmission. The standard message in Hex file format as transmitted by the RTMS is: FF1B090000000100000000FDFE F 080B000F 20506000FF120B4E6D6B80F0 I the RT Message Period M d is th g are s in 1 ement riod range from 10 to 900 seconds. Earlier firm from 10 to 600 seconds. Use 30 second message periods for setup functions. A 300 second m e a tions will gene periods that are one minute or less. • Select PERIOD ed value. • Click OK, or p of three seconds Sver the selected “Message Period”. The data is displayed in the upper ritility main window and transmitted over the data port. The measurements cTotal VoOccupancy - available as integer (default) or one decimal place resoluAverage Speedolume, OccupancyF10090303F110902000000061F 000000110 F0F0F000F03086 nformation on MS protocol is available on request from EIS. essage perio0 second incr e time interval on which traffic data is reported. Messas. Firmware version 6.8 and higher has a message peware versions have a range e periods electableessage period is sugpplica gested for counting applications. Real-timrally use message. Use the up/down keys or arrows to set the requirress ENTER. The new period will start after a delay and message numbering will be reset to 0. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 21 Vehicle Classification Setting the RTMS for vehicle classification (side-fired mode only) is a two stage process: 1. Defining the number of classes. 2. Defining the class boundaries. SThe o . vehicle volumes only. vehicle volume, volume, occupancy and speed). messages 2 messages s window, open the SIFICATION and ngths defined. Only the length classifications that were chosen will show on this screen. e ti• Select DATA mt ng the number of vehicle classes ode then Message composition. Statistical message setup window will pen • Select 2, 4 or 6 classes 2 Classes (default) provides the reporting of long Transmitted data will consist of 4 messages: (long 4 Classes adds Mid and XLong6 Classes adds Mid2 and Long• After completing selections in thiADVANCED menu, select CLASdefine the classes selected. he length of cars is pre-set, only vehicles longer than cars can have Tlein the classification menu For best results, ensure that length differences are greater than 3m [10 feet] between size classifications. The closer the separation the greater the potential “merging” of classes. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 22 Class Measurements Display fined vehicle classes is available by clicking the CLASS button. This opens he , and boxes are provided as aids to verify the vehicle ocedure. • Click ACCUMULATE to start accumulation of counts over several message periods bers of vehicles have accumulated. Modify class length limits to achieve best correspondence to desired vehicle classification (see Advanced Parameters/Classification in the next section). • Use the Side-fired Highway Per Vehicle Reporting real time display (shown below) to verify that Class limits provide required discrimination between vehicle types. Per Vehicle Speed Display The per vehicle speed selection box is located below the statistical data area. When selected, an additional window will open showing the speed of each vehicle and its class. The display is highlighted in red while a vehicle transits the detection zone. The data is displayed until overwritten with the data from the next vehicle. The RTMS will send this data over its communication port in real-time along with the Statistical Data at the end of each message period. In forward looking mode the Per Vehicle Speed is displayed in the main window. The display of volumes in dethe Volume and Classification window, shown below. Figure 14 - RTMS Utility Verification Screen TCLEAR ON NEXT MESSAGE ACCUMULATE STOPcounts in configured classes, similar to the volume count verification pr• Click CLEAR ON NEXT MESSAGE to clear all counts • Click STOP at the end of a message period after sufficient num• Compare manual counts to the RTM•S counts. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 23 Advanced Parameters • Select ADVANCED to display the menu of RTMS parameters described below. The number of displayed functions depends on the RTMS model and firmware version. The window shown at right is for RTMS X3/K3 models. Parameters are set or edited as follows: • Select the desired parameter and follow instructions below for that parameter. Parameter Description Extension Delay window; allows the user to change the default value. • Highlight the EDT value (Click or use left/right keys). • Overwrite or use up/down keys to change value. • This parameter should not need to be changed from its default value. Detection Threshold Allows the user to change the default value. Lowering thresholds effectively increases the sensitivity. Changes made will take up to 5 seconds to take effect. to main window. • Select OK to return to main window without changes. the RTMS is always in km/h. If MPH is selected, rrent setting is to main window without changes. in units of 0.1seconds. • Select either Long Vehicles, or Headway, as required, and return to indow. es. • Select Normal, Medium or Low and return• This parameter should not need to be changed from it’s default value. Km/h – MPH The speed data reported by the WinRTMS program will report the speed from in MPH. Cushown in the Traffic data area. • Select required units. • Select OK to returnLong Veh./Headway This parameter applies to the Sidefired Highway Mode only. Headway is the average time/gap between vehicles measuredmain w• Select OK to exit without chang EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 24 Parameter Descrip tion SSee Definitions bin. eed limit. ing of a bin automatically defines the lower limit of educe each bin to minimum and set to desired level. • Key ENTER or click OK to confirm when all required values are displayed and main window. Power Management Classification nserve ba rT pe Period. Set the above as desired. SD ne l power. Maximum time off is 4 houer limit for classes other than “Regular”. The nu b is selected in the Statistical Message Setup wShown is the window displayed when 6 classes are selected (firmware 6.8 and up). Displayed units (feet/meters) correspond to the km/h – MPH settings as displayed and return to ote 1: For RTMS with firmware below 6.8, classes are defined in terms of a vehicle length multiplier rather than length. Note 2: Long 1 measurement will not be available if headway is selected (see above) or if the message period is greater than 300 seconds. Real Time Clock Change The RTMS’ Real Time Clock may require adjustment for any of the following: • To correct RTMS clock due to time zone change. • To perform seasonal changeover between Standard and Daylight Saving Time. • To correct accumulated drift between RTMS clock and the traffic management centre’s clock. The WinRTMS will copy the PC’s clock setting to the RTMS on selecting LOAD RTMS. Ensure the PC’s clock is correct before connecting to an RTMS. peed bins Additional Forward Looking Measurements• Use LEFT/RIGHT keys or click to highlight a • Use UP/DOWN keys to set the bin’s upper sp• The upper limit settthe next bin. To reset previous settings, rreturn to A cles to collows RTMS powered by batteries to be operated in cytte y power. This is a factory option. wo arameters are defined: • Number of cycles on (Message Periods, range 1-254) Defines the number of Message periods the sensor operates. It will go into standby 1-second after the last period. Time on depends on the length of the Messaget either or both to 0 or 255 to turn Power Management off. • Standby in minutes (Range 1 to 254). efi s the number of minutes the sensor is in standby and draws minimars 14 minutes. • Click OK or press Enter to accept settings as displayed and return to main window. A wllows the user to set the lom er of classes displayedindow (opened via Data/Normal/Message Composition). setting. • Use LEFT/RIGHT keys to highlight a class. • Use UP/DOWN keys to adjust its lower length limit. • Click OK or press Enter to accept main window. N EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 25 Data Recording Win Se data record will open for folder selection and file• Select folder to store th m) and name it. The suggested name uwindow shows that recordin• Click the STOP button to stThe data file will have extens eters that have been selected Speed units are identified in the header. Eight columns are always genera s is always report 0 and speeds will always report “?”. The file also p g and a diagnostic indicator in every message. Fig. 17 shows a sample file generated by RTMS with Rev 6.8 and 6 classes reporting. RTMS can record RTM• To initiat data to a text file on the PC’s disk. in select File then Record Data to File. A Save As dialog boxg naming. e file (default folder is the location of the WinRTMS prograsho ld identify the RTMS and date of creation. The RECORDING DATA g is in progress. op recording. ion .asc. The file will contain all paramted. Volumes in unassigned zonerovides a voltage readin Figure 15 – Sample RTMS data file Note The volume m(cars), displayeIf the message s greater than 300 seconds, the long vehicle message is replaced with the most s easurement under these conditions is LONIf per vehicle speed measurmessage period data. easurement represents total number of vehicles. Regular vehicle volumes d in the Volume and Classification window are not shown in the asc files. period iignificant byte of the volume. The volume mG VEH * 255 + Volume. ements are selected, this data is presented in the .asc file ahead of the EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 26 Storage and Downloading of Traffic data data using the internal memory: essage composition is • • displayed d with internal internal memory box. ATA button on the main display will show an asterisk (*) next to the mode to indicate that data is being store in the internal memory. • Click the REFRESH to update the MEMORY USED display (to verify that data is being stored). • Click OK to close the window. To retrieve and clear stored data perform the following steps: • Open the Internal data memory window. • Click DOWNLOAD to start downloading. • Enter a file name and select a folder before the download can start. Downloads should be done at the highest connection speed available. A full memory will take just over 12 minutes to download at 115200 bps; 146 minutes at 9600 bps. The lower left corner of the main window will licking OK will close the Internal cting the download process. The ecording data window will continue the display the progress of the download. g the• To eraactionRTMS K4 sensors are equipped with internal memory. To record • Ensure the Message Composition section has been set. The ability to change the mdisabled while data storage is ON. Select FILE. Select Internal Memory. This option is onlywhen connected to an RTMS equippememory. • Click the Store messages inThe Internal data memory window displays the amount of memory installed, memory used; and time left based on the selected message period and message composition. The Ddisplay the amount of data left to download. data memory window without affeCRClickin STOP button will terminate the download before it is completed. se stored memory, click CLEAR. A dialog box will be presented to confirm. Accept or reject , as appropriate. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 27 Data Modes The DATA button is used to select how the RTMS communicates with the communications channel. T n. The N RTMS. In normal mode, th s onstant communication with the WinRTMS pr• ns used to create the target blips displayed on the al each Message Period the sensor transmits statistic traffic data. hicle blips are not displayed on the screen ere reduced number of messages is desired and polling s, TCP/IP or Cellular Packet Data applications. he different modes determine what data is transmitted and wheormal mode is used to set up thee ensor is in cogram. Data transmitted by RTMS includes: Target messages every 100 mSec. This message contaithe data screen. • Per vehicle speed, if selected. • Statistical data at the end of each message period. The Message Composition button displays the StatisticMessage Setup window. Other data modes provide the following: Stat At the end of Target messages are not transmitted; vein this mode. For use in applications whis not required. As examplePolled The RTMS transmits statistical traffic datreceip a for the last message period only on r. e with multiple RTMS on a single collision detection; RS-232 and RS-485 t of a polling message with its ID numbePolled mode is used to communicatcommunication channel that does not haveare examples. WinRTMS, in Multi-Drop mode, can poll, display and record traffic data from severalRTMS, connected on the same communications channel. EUSC This mode is used by the EUSC System for Traffic Manused when an RTMS is connected to a system using thiagement. This mode is only s communication protocol. Spi s used when the unit is connected to an EIS SPIDER controller. The communications protocol is specific to this application. Select only if the RTMS will be linked to a SPIDER controller. der This mode i EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 28 7 OPERA TING WINRTMS IN MULTI-DROP MODE • Open the program and wait for the main screen display. ge of st to ha and WinR y will be ov by new data. The data can be recorded as described in the s de cific sensor in Multi-Drop mode to allow viewing and changing se, polling of other sensors is stopped. To access a ensor proceed as follows: the DATA. lect NORMA• Specify the SEonlyThe WinRTMS program, set to its multi drop mode, is used to verify the operation of RTMS sensors operating in POLLED mode. • Open the TOOLS menu, select Multi Drop and set the ranRTMS IDs. WinRTMS will transmit polling messages in sequence from loweighest. RTMS sensors answering the poll will transmit their datTMS will display it in the statistical traffic data area. The displaerwritten ection on Data Recording. Accessing a specific sensor in Multi-Drop MoWinRTMS has the ability to access a spee sensor’s setup. When this capability is in uths• Select • Se L mode. NSOR ID number in the window using up/down keys . • Select OK T ied sensorunit, automatically resetup of the unit can n• To select anotsequence with he specif ’s data mode is now changed to Normal and WinRTMS communicates with that ading its setup and displaying its parameters, target blips and statistical data. The ow be changed as required. her sensor for access, restore this RTMS to Polled mode and repeat above the new Sensor’s ID. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 29 8 INSTALLATION AND ZONE SETUP - FORWARD LOOKING MODE m interfering structures as shown below. T s ing at receding traffic is preferable. [17 feet] and 6m [20 feet]. the sensor. This will ensure may be mounted on a roadside pole, if the offset (distance from sensor to lane centerline) is less than 3m (10 feet). Extension arms can be used to reduce offset. Forward-looking Mounting and Aiming Sensors are mounted on a sign-bridge or overpass away frohe ensor can be aimed at approaching or receding traffic, aim• Mount the sensor above the center of the lane at a height between 5m• Point it parallel to the monitored lane. • Mount it level side to side. • Looking from behind the unit, aim it to a point about 10m [33 feet] froma sufficiently long footprint but restrict its width to a single lane. • Forward-looking RTMS Figure 16 - Forward Looking mounting options Figure 17 – Queue Detection RTMS can be set up in forward looking mode when serving off-ramp or T-intersection queue applications. In such applications, the RTMS is aimed farther than in the traffic monitoring highway applications. One or more detection zones are defined to span the required distance (within the range limit of the RTMS). The width of the microwave beam may cover two lanes; the sensor cannot discriminate between lanes. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 30 Zone Setup – Forward-looking Mode When forward looking mode is selected, WinRTMS will psetting the height and offset parameters. resent a window for d menu for changing between metric and A o• n the Zone Setup window. The Wizard will determine the best location for the 3-zone speed trap. If it cannot find a good speed trap due to incorrect RTMS aiming, low volume or other causes, it will display warnings. Manual Zone Setup • Set the number of zones to 8 and position all zones in sequence with the first zone at approximately 8 meters from the sensor (farther if the sensor is higher than 5M). Observe approaching (or receding) vehicles in the lane as "waves" of blips and adjust the tilt and sway angles so that blip waves from small vehicles go through at least 5 of the 8 zones and so that vehicles in adjacent lanes do not show blips in the zones. Detection of vehicles from an adjacent lane indicates that the sensor is angled in that direction or aimed too high. • Set Fine Tune control to +5. • Observe approximately 50 vehicles. Find three consecutive zones, for which vehicle counts are in close agreement with each other. The location of these three zones will form the speed-trap. Note their position on the ra bers 1, 2 and 3 over these three consecutive zone positions, then reduce the total number of zones to 3. • Only Zone #1 is used for volume and occupancy data. Zone #2 and #3 complete the speed trap and help determine the direction of travel. Forward-Looking Speed calibration The RTMS provides Doppler speed measurements and does not need to be calibrated for this, only the Speed Trap length for slow moving traffic needs to be calibrated. Ensure that the main screen box Per Uncheck this box to suppress porting of per vehicle data, if desired, after completion of speed calibration. • Use left/right keys to highlight a parameter and up/down keys to enter the value. Press Enter or click OK to accept the displayed parameters. The length units will be decimeters or feet depending on the units used for reporting speeds. • See Km/h-MPH in the Advanceimperial units. ut matic setup Initiate the automated zone setup either by clicking the Wizard icon or AUTO button onge scale and using ZONES, move zones numVehicle Speed is check-marked. reIn the Forward-Looking Highway mode, the RTMS uses the Doppler speed, as the reference speed to calibrate the speed trap. Speed trap measurements are used when speeds are below 10 MPH [16 km/h] where the Doppler measurement does not function. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 31 When SPEED CALIB is selected, a choice of automatic or manual calibration is presented: calibration to 10. • nge i.e. increase if measured speed is • ference speed and percent deviation of the average speed from the reference are updated at the end period. LLATION FOR STOP BAR DETECTION • Select the required mode of calibration. • Set the number of cycles for automatic • In manual calibration, use left/right keys to highlight the zone length box. Use up/down keys to adjust the zone length in proportion to the desired chalow. The Doppler reof each message• For manual calibration - when deviation from the reference speed is acceptable click LOAD. • Click OK to exit. 9 RTMS INSTA Figure 18 – RTMS Intersection Installation Intersection Controller Settings Intersection Controllers can be set into one of two modes Lock and Delay. When the Controller is set into the Delay mode, the delay setting must take into account the RTMS’ extension delay time (EDT) setting (Default EDT = 1 sec, Maximum = 3 seconds). The actual controller delay will be the sum of the two settings. Loctored widens e s WherecoRTMS as close to optimal as possible. ate poles at positions that allow aiming at the stop bar while perpendicular to the traffic lanes. Mounting the RTMS sensors across the road from the traffic lanes to be monithe footprint by increasing the set-back and n ures no occlusion of left-turn lane. n existing poles are not in optimal position, use of extension arms is mmended to bring the position of the 10 96-+EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 32 10 RTMS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE F ts mainly of ensucomm e is confirmed by presence of the RTMS se ng ommand and responded by sending the pa t corner of the screen, denoting data transm RTMThe R Select TOOL and Self-Test innormaThe t ns and locates hardware faults. The "All tests complete System OK!" m sa llowing is a list of Self-Test messages descri....... signal fault - Microwave module fault - Modulator memory fault Saturation signal level The Self-T r one second each in sequence. Operation of the c ler display, ohm-meter or any other suitable device sT d action in troubleshooting power and communication pTSSuggested action ield troubleshooting of the RTMS consisunicating. Communication with the sens ring that the unit is powered and or in Normal modtti s on the menu buttons (RTMS has received the Read Crameters), and by the flashing of the indicator in the lower righission activity. S Self Test STMS provides a diagnostic test of its internal functions. l mode to run the self test. est checks internal functio the es ge is displayed on the screen if no faults are found. The fobing a fault: lt .............................................................................................................Power supply fau- Modulator - Program memory fault - DSP fault - Gain too low or ADC fault - Logic failure - No signal -est will also close the zone contacts foontacts can then be verified using the controlhowing continuity. he table below outlines symptoms and suggesteroblems: able 5 ymptoms Possible causes Tth“Communication Error” message is displayed. wered • Cable problem fault • PC unable to communicate with the RTMS due to H/W problems • Check that the supply voltage is within limits at source and at the MS connector. Voltage outside the limits (too low or too high) will cause • Check cable pin-out and continuity. • With power applied to the RTMS and DB9F disconnected from PC, connector. If the voltage is not present there could be a hardware fault in the RTMS serial port or power supply. • Check that PC’s serial port is operational (10V present between pins 3 and 5) imeout has expired and e main window with • RTMS is not po • Hardware check the RTMS serial Port by measuring approx. 10V between pins 2 and 5 of the DB9F RS-232 power supply to shut down. Polling range window is • WinRTMS is in Multi- • Click OK on the polling range EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 33 displa d on start of WinR S. drop mode. yeTM window; RTMS Setup default screen will be displayed. • Select TOOLS, Change to Direct mode, if direct access to one RTMS is desired. PC and sensor are ommunicating (Sensor n s • RTMS is not in Normal mode. • Unit is not aimed properly. • MW module fault. • Ensure the unit is in the Normal mode. • Check sensitivity setting. See if targets appear when sensitivity is •csettings are displayed obuttons) but target “blip“are not shown on the main screen. • Low Sensitivity. increased. • Internal parameters corrupted. Cycle power to unit and then edit parameters (mode, sensitivity, zone setup, etc). • Run Self-Test if above not successful. Report findings to EIS. PC a communsettingsbuttons) u“are not smain sc nM is not in Normal d s not aimed properly. ensitivity. parameters corrupted. • Ensure the unit is in the Normal mode. • Check sensitivity setting. See if targets appear when sensitivity is increased. • Cycle power to unit and then edit parameters (mode, sensitivity, zone setup, etc). nd sensor are • RT So e.icating (Sensor re m a displayed on b t target “blips • Unit ihown on the ree . • Low S• Internal • MW module fault. • Run Self-Test if above not successful. Report findings to EIS. Main screen shows target on buttons. sults are not • RTMS transmits and received data but RTMS has not the READ • Check cable to ensure continuity COM port’s pin 3. blips but no zone icons or parameters WinRTMS displays between MS connector pin T and Self-Test redisplayed on PC screen. received WinRTMS command. The setup program unable to read an RTMwith DSS modem (targis S ets displayed but sensor settings are not displayed). • Pin “a” is not cabled. PC cannot send any commands and has not received setup • data. Examine cable and correct to include pin “a” cabling to DB9F pin 4 (DTR) if omitted. Cannot establish communications with an RTMS equipped with internal data storage. • 10-12V is not present at MS pin “b”. • • Examine cable and correct to include pin “b” cabling to DB9F pin 7 (RTS) if omitted. Examine any modem cable used for conformance to the cabling diagrams. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 34 11 WARRANTY AND SERVICE EIS Warranty EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc. warrants this product to b defects in material and tw y ry. u o ry p disassem TMS unit. Such actio l iCont e unit requires serv EIS warrants that its software and firmwa ed for uprogramming instructions when properly installed. EIS does not w r o rr rou eest sho oked with the unit instces to operate, ple g iManual or call EIS technical to aremotely for testing and support pur EIS Inc. will repair or replace at its option, any components, wwarranty period. Buyer shall pay for shipping charges to EIS. EIS will aire vo or wheservice sh rma nt: ntact iber roblem who may be contacted by EIS informatm r mbn of th at conded? Wh lf Testtunumber. Contact EIS Customer Support prior to shipping ndise to obtain it. ed in unerial betw d inner carton estrong tape or strapping. voices and Wa i"Shipped to Manufacturer for Repair", and “Canadian Gto avoid repayment of duties and taxes. e free fromworkmanship for a period of abuse by the buyer, or unaspecifications is not covered bDo not attemo ears from date of deliveth rized modification, impropeDamage to the product due to accident, installation, or operation outside the the warranty. CAUTION t to open, repair or ble the Rn (breaking the seal) wilact EIS if th vo d the warranty. icing. re designat se with the instrument will execute its arrant that operation of software ofirmware will be uninterrupted Service Information The RTMS does not requireinstallation procedure. Self-Tperformed indoors may produIf the unit failr e or free. tine maintenance. It is recommuld be inv nded that the Self-Test is included in the alled and aimed at a road. Self-Test erroneous results. ase refer to the troubleshootinsupport. An RTMS connectedposes. gu de in Section 10 of the RTMS User dial-up modem can be accessed hich prove to be defective during the pay shipping charges and insurance for warranty reprepaired outside of warrantyUnits returned to EIS for d product. Buyer will be inn no fault is found. ould include the following infonformation of owner. of someone familiar with the pion if necessary. iced for repair and shipping of product tion with the shipme• Name, address, and co• Name and telephone numpersonnel for further• Model number, serial nu• A complete descriptioequipment was attach• Shipping address for the re• Return Merchandise Authorimerchabe and software revision nue problem. e.g. under what was the result of the Sern. zation er. itions did the problem occur? What diagnostic? The unit should be shippone inch of packing matshould be sealed with Note: Shipping papers, i.e. Commercial Inthe original container. If it is een the unit an available, there should be approximately .g. plastic bubble-wrap. The carton y B lls, should include the statement oods being Returned for Repair” EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 35 12 SPECIFICATIONS ro rea Mic wave Signal and Coverage a 12° Side lobes Beam width Range Number of detection zones easurements, their Accuracies and Ranges Center Frequency 24.125 GHz Bandwidth 45MHz Power Output 10mW Beam width – horizontal (azimuth) >-20dB– vertical (elevation) 40° 3-60m (10-200feet) 8 MMeasurement % Error * Range Per lane Volume - Sidefired fired 5% 0-255 0-65535 for MP>300 sec 5% 0-100 %, 1 decimal place resolution ength – Sidefired 10% 0-160km/h (100mph) low speed barriers, etc.) will result in “splashing” •mes in the speed-trap r obstructions within the trap range or incorrect height or offset MecWeatheMountin universal ball-joint bracket. Vertical and horizontal brackets are available. Lynch pin locking allows quick sensor replacement without disturbing the aiming. Allowable pole flexing Less than 5 degrees. Per lane Occupancy - SidePer lane Classification by lVolume and Occupancy - Forward-looking 2% Average Speed - Sidefired 7% 0-160km/h (100mph) Average Speed - Forward-looking 2%Range Resolution 3m (10 ft.) Resolution of Time events 10 ms Accuracy Performance Conditions Error performance parameters outlined above are achieved under normal, high-flow traffic conditions and are subject to proper installation and setup. Reduced accuracy (higher errors) will be experienced under the following conditions: • Low speed, high congestion conditions: The RTMS may slightly over-count atconditions (below 1mph) • Improper selection of installation site: insufficient set-back, height beyond the recommendation, obstruction of monitored lanes by barriers or high fences. • Improper fine tune setting for the road geometry (lane width, and, therefore, over-counting. In some cases, attempts to cover too many traffic lanes with a single RTMS may result in inability to find a correct fine tune setting and compromised performance. In Forward-Looking Hwy configuration, high variance between the volu zones due to improper aiming oparameters may result in higher speed and length measurement errors. hanical Enclosure dimensions 22x15x19 cm (8.5 x 6 x 7.5 in.) Overall dimensions 22x15x25 cm (8.5 x 6 x 10 in.) Weight 1.3-2.2 Kg (3-5 Lbs.) depending on options Enclosure Polycarbonate rproofing NEMA-4X and IP-65 g Zinc plated steel EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 36 Power Requirements and Consumption C or DC r 24VAC. ed fusing (external) 2A s um nsumption (Standard Power) 2.7 W of options DSS = 2.0 W, TCP/IP =1.2 W 115±-60Hz, 3W voltage wer dard, additional port Optional justa and 115200 . tance depends on se peed: 200 -1000 ft. •0m (4000 feet). 0 feet. emotely or locally S gThe RTMS withstandal eE • RTMS standard power requirement 12-24V A• Over-voltage shutdown limit 34VD oC• Recommend low blow minim• Automatic recovery from power failure Within 5 seconds, with DSS – 20 seconds • Power co atts • Additional Power consumption• Comm 20V AC @ 50ercial AC power optionInterfaces Zone Contact Ratings• Maximum current 100mA • Maximum 400V • Maximum dissipated po 300mW . Data Ports • USB 2.0 with range up to 30 feet • One isolated port Stan• Ports operating at no parity, 8 bit, 1 stop bit ble speed between 2400 at adbits/sec (bps)• RS-232 operating dis lected s RS-485 option extends range up to 120• Optional Ethernet port with range up to 3Flash Upgrade Available over data port rur e immunity ±s 1kV surge (rise time = 1.2 µsec, hold = 50µsec) applied in differential mode to l lin s, power and output, as defined by IEC 1000-4-5 and EN 61000-4-5 standards. nvironmental Conditions Operating limits Shipping and Storage THumid 5g 10ms half sine wave ph]will not degrade performance tion (rain or snow) • US FCC Rule part 15 ClasThe RTMS is designed for Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of in its operating environment of 90000 hours [10 years]. emperature range -37 to +74°C [-35 to 165°F] -40° to 80°C [-40° to 171°F] ity Up to 95% relative humidity Up to 95% relative humidity ion 2g up to 200Hz sinusoidal VibratShock Wind Winds up to 160 km/h [100mPrecipita Up to 100mm/h Electromagnetic Interference RTMS Model K4 is certified to meet s A, Canadian CSA C108.8 M1983 Class A and CE mark requirements. Reliability EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 37 APPENDIX 1 RECOMMENDED SURGE PROTECTION It re d pow S be equipped with surge protecting device g cabinet mounted on the RTMS on th o be appli suppressors ded pla ed between two low VDC) powese of DC, shall bis commended that communication an er lines of the RTMs, located as close as possible to the sensor, e.g. in a cabline p le. The surge suppression should ed as follows: •The Tx and Rx communication lines should employ low capacitance, bipolar surgewith a clamping voltage of 15V. •The Signal ground line should be groun •A bipolar surge suppressor with a clamping voltage of 40 V shall be cvoltage (16-18V AC or 12-24 r lines. power lines, negative line in ca e grounded • One of the Figure 19 – Surge Suppression Above is an example for surge suppression with RS232 communications and 12-24VAC/DC power input. EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.
RTMS™ User Manual for Model K4 Draft 1 Page 38 INDEXA Aiming 2, 35 Alarm 25 C CCabl 4, 19, 38 lassification 27, 28, 30, 31, 41 COM Port 15, 16 CTS 11, 13 D e DTE 14 DTR 5, 11, 13, 39 E EDT 25, 29, 37, 41 F Fine tune 22 H Headway 26, 29 Height 2, 3 O Occupancy 26, 41 P Per Vehicle Speed 28, 36 Power Management 1, 30 R RF Modem 7 RS-232 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 19, 33, 38 RS-485 1, 5, 8, 9, 10, 14, 33, 42 RTS 5, 8, 11, 13, 39 S Sensitivity 39 Speed 16, 23, 24, 26, 30, 31, 36, 41, 42 Spider 33 Surge protection 4, 43 T Table 1 4 25, 29 Threshold V K Km/h 42 M Message period 26, 30 Mode 16, 18, 19, 25, 26, 29, 34, 35, 36 Modem sharing 13 MS connector 1, 4, 7, 38, 39 MTBF 42 Multidrop 14, 15 Volume 25, 26, 28, 31, 41 W Wizard 20, 21, 36 Z Zones 25 EIS Electronic Integrated Systems Inc.

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