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I-SAFE

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I-SAFE STM: speed display

User’s guide

vers. 2.3.4

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Page 1: ...I SAFE STM USER S GUIDE I SAFE STM speed display User s guide vers 2 3 4 ...

Page 2: ...NSTALLATION PLACE SELECTION 12 3 2 1 Detection range 12 3 2 2 Installation and measuring angle 12 3 3 ON FIELD INSTALLATION 13 3 4 POWER SUPPLY 13 3 4 1 Mobile kit 13 3 4 2 Solar power kit 13 3 4 2 1 Mounting and installation 13 3 4 2 2 Solar regulator 14 3 4 3 Public lighting kit 15 4 PREDEFINED SETTINGS 16 4 1 IN GENERAL 16 4 2 FACTORY SETTING 16 4 3 CUSTOMIZE THE SETTINGS 19 4 3 1 Prerequisite ...

Page 3: ... 40 6 4 2 General chart 41 6 5 SAVING AND EXPORTING DATA 42 6 5 1 Excel report 43 6 5 2 How to load a customized report template in the IcomSoft 43 6 6 GENERAL SETTINGS 44 7 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC 46 7 1 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 46 7 1 1 Display 46 7 1 2 Available accessories 46 7 1 3 Dimensions 46 7 2 TECHNICAL FEATURES 46 7 2 1 Accuracy of measurements 46 7 2 2 Range of speed to be detected 46 8 AD...

Page 4: ... MODULE 51 11 1 1 Fixing the module 51 11 1 2 Changing the serial number 51 11 2 CONNECTION 52 11 2 1 Bluetooth password 52 11 2 2 Adding a Bluetooth device to Windows 52 12 APPENDIX 4 3G MODEM OPTION 55 12 1 COMPONENTS 55 12 2 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 55 12 3 SETTINGS 56 13 APPENDIX 5 SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION 57 14 APPENDIX 6 USING THE PADLOCK 59 ...

Page 5: ...r for the I SAFE 1 26 Screenshot 9 LED settings for the I SAFE 2 28 Screenshot 10 text and pictogram library for the unicolor I SAFE 2 29 Screenshot 11 sample text and pictogram library for the tricolor I SAFE 2 30 Screenshot 12 text and pictogram editor 31 Screenshot 13 default Fines 33 Screenshot 14 example of fines in function of the speed threshold 33 Screenshot 15 enabling the time slots 34 S...

Page 6: ...o your Windows PC 53 Screenshot 31 allow Windows to pair with the device 53 Screenshot 32 Bluetooth connection success 54 Figure 9 communication board 55 Figure 9 modem 3G 55 Figure 10 power cable 55 Figure 11 communication cable 55 Figure 12 open rear door of the I SAFE 55 Figure 13 communication board in the I SAFE service box connected to the modem 56 Figure 14 installed modem in the I SAFE hou...

Page 7: ...gets into the device If you notice any degradation damaged or bare cable damaged connector switch the device off and contact your supplier Every device dysfunction that sets a risk for a user or a third party should immediately be resolved Make sure that the labels including safety guidelines are intact and readable Warranty does not cover damages caused by wrong usage The producer will never be r...

Page 8: ... fabrication defaults and defective components within the limits of a normal use of the display The battery is covered by a 6 months warranty It does not cover scratches and other damages of the window or of the box due to normal wear of the display In order to secure your right to warranty please follow carefully the instructions of this user s guide 2 6 PACKAGING The radar packaging has been des...

Page 9: ...speed measurements are conducted with the help of a Doppler radar which is the same technology as the one used for repressive radars Remark concerning use restriction this device can only be exploited as part of road safety ...

Page 10: ...10 3 INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING 3 1 MATERIAL Figure 1 I SAFE 1 front Figure 2 I SAFE 2 front Figure 3 I SAFE back plane Figure 4 I SAFE accessories optional equipment 6 6 7 8 9 14 1 4 3 5 1 2 4 5 14 5 3 ...

Page 11: ... Mounting hooks 26 Public lighting Main power supply 110V 230V 7 Access to service box and options 27 Solar panel with connector 8 Male connector 28 Connector for outside power supply 9 Battery access Service box 14 Serial number 10 Solar regulator 15 Mounting bracket 11 USB plug 16 Access key for service and option box 12 Parameters encoder 17 Battery charger 13 Slot for GPRS or Bluetooth option ...

Page 12: ...2 50 m height lower edge of the display panel 3 2 2 Installation and measuring angle The best measurement angle is along the lane axis which would mean installing the display in the middle of the lane Since this is obviously not feasible install the display on the pavement between 1 5 m and 2 50 m height The mounting system at the backside of the display allows it to be mounted on existing lightin...

Page 13: ...en charging from the grid a red orange indicator lamp is lit on the external charger The battery is fully charged when the green lamp is lit After placing the battery in the slot connect the plug of the battery into the socket and close the slot with the screws to ensure the water tightness 3 4 2 Solar power kit The kit is composed by a 12 V 24 AH battery and a solar panel The solar regulator is m...

Page 14: ...stem fault Too high charging current Overload short circuit Overheated Together with red LED too low battery voltage Together with green LED too high battery voltage Battery red LED Flashing quickly Battery empty low voltage disconnection pre warning loads still on Flashing slowly Deep discharge protection active LVD low voltage detection loads disconnected Battery yellow LED Switched on Battery w...

Page 15: ...o be placed in the slot like for the mobile kit The connector for the main is above the service box Figure 3 p 10 mark nr 8 To maintain the watertight integrity of the unit please place the caps on the parameter encoder and on the USB plug Ensure that you close the battery slot with the delivered screws ...

Page 16: ...ndles adapted to the most common speed limitations An encoder placed in the service box at the back of the unit Figure 5 p 11 mark 12 allows selecting the speed limit adapted to the location When powered the I SAFE gives the value of the battery load and then oo After 10 sec it displays GO and starts to measure the vehicles going towards it and displays their speed The associated messages depend o...

Page 17: ...e 50 5 50 Speed green No No 3 s 51 60 Speed orange No No 61 70 Speed red No no 71 TBC Yes No Zone 70 5 70 Speed green No No 3 s 71 80 Speed orange No No 81 90 Speed red No No 91 TBC Yes No Zone 90 5 90 Speed green No No 3 s 91 100 Speed orange No No 100 110 Speed red No No 111 TBC Yes No Table 1 factory setting by speed limit for the I SAFE 1 ...

Page 18: ...R Yes No Zone 50 5 50 green No No 3 s 51 60 orange prudence ralentir No No 61 70 red trop vite No no 71 triangle DANGER Yes No Zone 70 5 70 green No No 3 s 71 80 orange prudence ralentir No No 81 90 red trop vite No No 91 triangle DANGER Yes No Zone 90 5 90 green No No 3 s 91 100 orange prudence ralentir No No 100 110 red trop vite No No 111 triangle DANGER Yes No Table 2 factory setting by speed ...

Page 19: ...g the new settings 4 3 3 1 USB The I SAFE is delivered with an Icoms USB stick You ll find on it The user s guide The default parameters files The IcomSoft I SAFE software The default parameters files are o PARAMS TXT o PICTOS1 TXT o PICTOS2 TXT o TEXTOS1 TXT o TEXTOS2 TXT These files are modified when you customize the display settings We recommend you save the files on your PC in a dedicated fol...

Page 20: ...gh the menus they scroll in a loop When the P menu appears on the encoder wait 3 seconds until the encoder display shows u Insert the USB stick into the USB port The I SAFE reads the data from the USB stick and the dot next to the u flashes Do not remove the stick while the dot next to the u is flashing When the display shows P again the USB stick can be unplugged Press the button again for 3 seco...

Page 21: ...h type of speed sign to set up choose which settings file to edit Screenshot 3 configuring the sign using a USB stick choose the settings file to edit 4 3 4 1 Setting the clock of the speed sign using a USB stick Setting the clock using a USB stick erases the data from the I SAFE memory Please save your data file before setting the clock Click on Set sign time as shown in Screenshot 3 to change th...

Page 22: ...G or 4G modem with the I SAFE sign please note that the modem will set the time of the I SAFE sign automatically to UTC Coordinated Universal Time and synchronize the time regularly This means that for the time slot settings as described on p 33 the reference time zone to be used is UTC 4 3 4 3 General parameters When choosing to configure the speed sign either with an existing settings file or by...

Page 23: ...performed measures Whenever the memory is full it goes on with measuring and displaying but does not record anymore It is possible to activate an option which allows you to record the last 540 000 data In this case when the memory is full the first data are erased and replaced by the last measurements performed To activate this option untick the box Data persistence shown in Screenshot 5 4 3 4 3 3...

Page 24: ... be adjusted Speed threshold for the triggering of flash lamps 4 199 km h no flash The time span of each measure 5 Display brightness intensity of the LEDs 6 In the example above between 5 and 50 km h smiley in green followed by the speed in green during 3 seconds i e 1 5 second for each message blinking slowly between 51 and 70 km h maximum 50 speed sign followed by the sign showing kids going to...

Page 25: ...o display the speed in one of the 3 available colours green yellow red or to display a sign pictogram or the amount of the fine Scroll through the different possibilities by colored circle If you choose to display a pictogram the preset pictogram shows up on the screen You can choose another pictogram from the library or create one yourself by clicking on the pictogram or on the pencil see Screens...

Page 26: ...9 km h or mph 5 Duration The user can choose according to circumstances and application the time during which the speed is displayed Two display types are available fixed time display the display is maintained from 1 to 20 seconds user s choice no matter the speed of the vehicles or the traffic density The radar does not measure during the display To activate this display type select a value betwe...

Page 27: ...the degree of intensity between low and Function of ambient light Low intensity uses less power and increases the autonomy of the display 7 Import and export files Click on the disk button to save the file on the USB disk to upload it to the speed sign See page 19 section 4 3 3 1 to upload the file to the I SAFE using a USB stick To load an existing file from your PC or USB stick click on the fold...

Page 28: ... of the LEDs Flash display 3 general parameters can also be adjusted Speed threshold for the triggering of flash lamps 4 199 km h or mph no flash The duration for all displays per threshold 5 Display brightness which defines the intensity of the LEDs 6 In the example above between 5 and 50 km h speed in green during 3 sec together with a smiley between 51 and 70 km h speed in yellow during 3 sec t...

Page 29: ...hreshold The values are as follows Green Orange Red Display 2 horizontal dashes on the speed matrix Display 2x3 horizontal dashes on the speed matrix No display on the speed matrix 2 Texts and pictograms For each threshold you can choose between text or pictograms to be displayed You can use the already pre recorded text and pictograms from the library or create your own To edit the texts or creat...

Page 30: ...LED several times to go from green to orange to red to switched off It is also possible to type text using the input box This functionality is an option o If the software is connected to the I SAFE via Bluetooth the software recognizes that it is an I SAFE 2 with a three color text matrix and the option is activated automatically o If the configuration is done by USB key activate the tricolor opti...

Page 31: ... to deactivate the flash 5 Duration The user can choose according to circumstances and application the time during which the speed is displayed Two display types are available fixed time display the display is maintained from 1 to 20 seconds user s choice no matter the speed of the vehicles or the traffic density The radar does not measure during the display To activate this display type select a ...

Page 32: ... See page 19 to upload the file to the I SAFE using a USB stick To load an existing file from your PC or USB stick click on the folder button and choose the PARAMS txt file to load The software will load and show the settings from the file 8 only with Bluetooth Upload configuration and erase the memory When connected using Bluetooth once you are ready with your choice of thresholds speed display a...

Page 33: ...lots feature is the same for both the I SAFE 1 and the I SAFE 2 In order to enable the Time Slots feature toggle the switch with the caption Enable time slots see the arrow showing the switch on Screenshot 15 By toggling this switch the Time Slots tab becomes clickable to access the Time Slots interface shown in Screenshot 16 ...

Page 34: ...This is useful for example to show the maximum speed of 30 km h during school hours while showing a maximum speed of 50 km h during the times of the day when pupils are not attending school Please note that the time zone to be used when using the I SAFE with a 3G or 4G modem is UTC see p 22 If no modem is used the time zone of the I SAFE can be set to the current time zone by using the software an...

Page 35: ...35 Screenshot 16 time slots interface ...

Page 36: ...button again for 3 seconds and release when the display stops flashing Scroll through the menus again until the encoder displays the code of the desired display type 1 2 3 or 4 This code stays displayed and flashes every 5 seconds The unit begins to measure after 15 seconds and displays the speed of the approaching vehicles according to the chosen parameters 5 2 BLUETOOTH PLEASE UNINSTALL ANY BLUE...

Page 37: ...setting up the sign and downloading the data For more information about the Bluetooth connection see further APPENDIX 3 p 51 5 3 3GMODEM Please refer to APPENDIX 4 3G modem OPTION p 55 and to the modem user s guide for more information ...

Page 38: ...splay vehicles may be measured and recorded several times In other circumstances a vehicle driving at short distance of another one will not be detected The analysis of the recorded information gives a good idea about speed behaviour and a rough description of the traffic structure during the measuring campaign 6 1 LOADING THE DATA FROM A USBSTICK The software allows you to read a data file by cli...

Page 39: ...CRITERIA FILTERS If you are working by period of time and speed class various analysis criteria need to be defined Use the Filter section to filter out the unwanted data 6 3 STATISTICS The tab Statistics shows a summary of the campaign with the key figures ...

Page 40: ...TYPES Once the data have been selected and configured various graphs and tables are available 6 4 1 Speed classes Clicking on the tab Speed classes will allow you to define the speed classes of your choice which will then be shown in the graphs ...

Page 41: ...nts divided in speed classes 6 4 2 General chart The graph expresses the volume according to time By checking the boxes located underneath the graph you can view the change curves for the average speed the percentile and the percentage excess speed in relation to the pivot value set in the Speed classes tab ...

Page 42: ...atistics 6 5 SAVING AND EXPORTING DATA To export the data click on the floppy disk icon on the top right corner of the application Screenshot 24 choosing the export format You can save files to the following formats as shown in Screenshot 24 csv file bounded by a comma ...

Page 43: ...tware to generate reports based on your custom template The Excel model contains a small Excel macro to refresh the graphics automatically after creating the tab with the data The file extension is therefore xlsm 6 5 2 How to load a customized report template in the IcomSoft Click on the settings sign on the top left corner of the IcomSoft application see Screenshot 25 Screenshot 25 opening the se...

Page 44: ...6 6 GENERAL SETTINGS To access the general software settings click on upper left in the main window Screenshot 27 opening the settings window The user can choose the language units time format and date format as shown on Screenshot 28 ...

Page 45: ...45 Screenshot 28 settings window ...

Page 46: ...V 220 V or public lighting Bluetooth communication GPRS communication 7 1 3 Dimensions Width 665 mm Height 775 mm Thickness 140 mm Mounting hooks spacing 475 mm Total weight without battery I SAFE 1 12 4 kg I SAFE 2 11 4 kg Display window dimensions 384x513 mm 7 2 TECHNICAL FEATURES 7 2 1 Accuracy of measurements The accuracy of measures in laboratory is more than 98 This accuracy is only reached ...

Page 47: ...ersion 2 January 18 2020 STM version STM parameters encoder 8 2 LEGAL DECLARATION Icoms Detections herewith declares that the I SAFE complies with the essential requirements and other conditions of directive 1999 5 EC that apply to it You can obtain a copy of the Declaration of Conformity by sending a request to info icomsdetections com 8 3 CONTACT DETAILS 8 3 1 Manufacturer Icoms Detections S A A...

Page 48: ...the stick while the dot next to the u flashes When the display shows d or P again the stick can be unplugged Press the button again for 3 seconds and release when the display stops flashing and choose the right function If you don t choose a function or menu the I SAFE goes to measure mode after four minutes with last chosen settings by default tailor made zone 1 9 2 AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS TAILOR MAD...

Page 49: ...er display shows u o Insert the USB stick into the USB port o The I SAFE reads the data from the USB stick and the dot next to the u flashes o Do not remove the stick while the dot next to the u is flashing o When the display shows P again the USB stick can be unplugged o Press the button again for 3 seconds and release when the display stops flashing o Scroll through menus again until the encoder...

Page 50: ...TALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER IT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE ICOMSOFT I SAFE 10 2 INSTALLING ICOMS SOFTWARE 1 Download the software or insert the USB stick into the drive Double click on the installation executable IcomSoft I SAFE 2 x y setup exe with x and y denoting version numbers 2 Follow the instruction given by Windows If a password is required use the password provided by your distributor 3 Accept...

Page 51: ...p view 11 1 1Fixing the module Place the Bluetooth module on the 4 struts 2 and push gently to fix it Please ensure the rake connector 1 is properly inserted in the corresponding slot 3 Figure 8 Bluetooth slot 11 1 2Changing the serial number The Bluetooth module is identified with its own serial number In order to set the same serial number for the I SAFE and for the module when the I SAFE is in ...

Page 52: ... Screenshot 29 Once the device chosen click on Connect to connect with the device Screenshot 29 select the device from the list to connect to 11 2 1Bluetooth password If the device asks for a password use icoms as password 11 2 2Adding a Bluetooth device to Windows When connecting to the device Windows asks to add the device with a pop up being shown on the right hand bottom corner of your screen ...

Page 53: ...r Windows PC Windows asks if you want to pair the device click Allow as shown on Screenshot 31 Screenshot 31 allow Windows to pair with the device Once the pairing successful Windows will show you that the connection succeeded as shown on Screenshot 32 ...

Page 54: ...com Toshiba 2 Two important properties to check are the USB version if an external dongle is being used minimum 2 0 the operating range is designated by its class o class 1 more than 20 m o class 2 less than 20 m Even if the manufacturer specifies a greater range allowance must be made for obstacles walls trees and in particular the surrounding fields electrostatic powerful transmitters GSM ...

Page 55: ... 10 modem 3G Figure 11 power cable Figure 12 communication cable on some units the communication board is not installed in the unit and comes separately with the modem In this case place the communication board on the 4 struts Figure 14 items 2 in the service box and press gently to fix it Make sure that the rake connector is properly inserted in the corresponding slot Figure 14 items 3 12 2 ASSEM...

Page 56: ...in Figure 14 item 2 Figure 14 communication board in the I SAFE service box connected to the modem 3 Slide the modem inside the housing and place it in the holder Figure 15 installed modem in the I SAFE housing 12 3 SETTINGS Please refer to the manual dedicated to 3G modem settings 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 ...

Page 57: ... solar panel 1 Cut the tie raps to untie the 2 supporting slats and the accessories 2 Fasten the 2 supporting slats with the provided mounting angles nuts Pay attention right and left slats are different 3 Fasten the pole bracket on the pole and hang the upper part of the solar panel on the bracket ...

Page 58: ... Fasten the slats on the lower part of the pole bracket with the provided nuts 5 Fasten the central screw on the upper part with the nut Please first switch the battery on before connecting the solar panel ...

Page 59: ...14 APPENDIX 6 USING THE PADLOCK Use the padlock to secure the I SAFE by locking the bracket with the fixture on the back of the I SAFE as shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 using the padlock to secure the I SAFE ...

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