Disclaimer
The Boylan Workzone Radar (BWR) is designed to provide added protection to
workzone personnel and should only be used as part of a strategic layered approach to
workzone protection.
Introduction
The Boylan Workzone Radar (BWR) generates an audible and sensory warning to
workzone personnel on the approach of a dangerously over-speed vehicle and will
activate linked pagers and other accessories when a vehicle exceeding the pre-set
speed is detected.
The pre-set speed should therefore be set 10-15 kph higher than the established
workzone speed limit.
The BWR will also provide basic traffic speed-logging data which may be downloaded
via usb to a spreadsheet utilising the application software. Updates are accessible via
our website www.boylan.net.au.
Deployment
The BWR should be located so as not to cause a hazard in itself. The radar component
capture extends to 90m; locating the unit should therefore be considered so as to
maximise protection but minimise unwanted triggers. ie if the unit is placed too far
ahead of the taper the unit may be triggered by vehicles that are in the process of
slowing. The BWR should be installed on a tripod or such like apparatus to provide a
minimum ground clearance of 800mm to mitigate possible false bounce readings.
The BWR device should be oriented with the control panel to the rear and the front
facing toward approaching traffic. The angle of approach toward the radar is important
for accurate readings and therefore alignment angle to approaching traffic should be
minimised.
The BWR has been tested to a range of over 1.2km however in practice the local
environment and interference will determine the maximum range achievable.
