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Use and Operation Guide

PN 029-05096-0000 rev A

Applies to the following assemblies:

M75-DETCA-M000

M75-DET0A-0000

This guide is designed to asssist in the installation of
TraffiCalm’s Wrong Way Alert System:

•  System Design
•  Theory of Operation
•  Installation
•  System Configuration
•  Validation Testing
•  Notification Monitoring
•  Maintenance

In addition to this guide, installation manuals and
supplements have been delivered with the product.
These are also available at Trafficalm.com/wwa.

TraffiCalm greatly appreciates your investment in our
solutions, if at any time you require additional assistance
feel free to give us a call at 855-738-2722

Summary of Contents for Wrong Way Alert M75-DETCA-0000

Page 1: ...sign Theory of Operation Installation System Configuration Validation Testing Notification Monitoring Maintenance In addition to this guide installation manuals and supplements have been delivered with the product These are also available at Trafficalm com wwa TraffiCalm greatly appreciates your investment in our solutions if at any time you require additional assistance feel free to give us a cal...

Page 2: ...rks in conjuction with at least one Collaborator and up to 12 to create a network that covers a road section typically a ramp in consistent detection resulting in timely warning to drivers and if equipped reliable notification to your designated monitoring team Detection is accomplished with up to eight 8 radar detector units Each radar unit is connected to either the Controller or a Collaborator ...

Page 3: ...3 What it all looks like System Design Radar Collaborator Controller with Camera Enhanced Wrong Way Sign Reason we need wrong way mitigation ...

Page 4: ...r 1x M75 ACPWR U060 120 VAC Controller power supply 1x M75 SA300 RDR0 Lite radar detector Notes Refer to installation guide for details on aiming detector units In short all detecting units should be mounted high on the post for maximum effectiveness and minimize false detections new posts are required The juxtaposition of nearby right way traffic will necessitate detailed radar aiming and configu...

Page 5: ...vide ample warning to any wrong way driver in almost any condition day or night The LED enhancements can be connected to any Controller or Collaborator in the system Up to 8 can be collocated with the radars an additional 4 sign enhancements can be added to Collaborators in a Flasher Only grouping LED flashing will only occur upon succesful detection of a wrong way vehicle System Design LED intens...

Page 6: ...y foolproof However it is still important to understand a few core concepts Theory of Operation RADARS We use many small radar detectors to create up to 4 zones of detection While each zone can consist of a single radar it is highly recommended that two make up the zone The more radars and zones that are incorporated the more accurate a system can be considered It is entirely viable to create a sy...

Page 7: ...alert or alert breach results in notification being sent unless a third zone is incorporated 3 Third zone breach alert sends notification unless a fourth zone is incorparated 4 Fourth zone confirmation breach sends notification How does it work The system s algorithm considers the vehicle speed and distance travelled determined by series of detections A real vehicle will have a predictable signatu...

Page 8: ...ure System Installation Mounting Methods Various methods can be used to mount our components An installation kit is supplied which contains bolts for mounting to square posts and banding brackets for mounting to round posts or unusual infrastructure No banding or banding tool is supplied Where banding is used it is recommended that 3 4 banding be double wrapped to ensure maximum stability in windy...

Page 9: ...adhering the ring Installation Installation Controller Critical The controller has two antennas that must be installed before power is applied If utilized the radar must be attached before power is applied The controller should be located on the post or infrastructure so that all supporting components can be connected with the supplied lengths of cable and conduit It is also important to consider ...

Page 10: ...fit to this aiming is the potential to see the source of the wrong way driver Traffic engineers have used this data to advise and justify physical changes to the road to prevent future incidences The camera is manually aimed zoomed and focused but can be hard to visualize without seeing the result During the configuration phase we will explore how to locally stream the camera s footage Installatio...

Page 11: ...wer type and feature built in components to support the supplied power AC Collaborators receive AC power terminated directly inside the unit Solar powered units feature a 13Ah extreme temperature battery built into the unit A 20W 30W or 60W panel can be supplied to charge the battery All charging circuitry is integrated into the unit A single wire runs from the solar panel into the box Where solar...

Page 12: ...ving Nothing Controller solar panel signage etc should obstruct the immediate face of the radar As much as possible the radar s view should be minimally obstructed by nearby signage buildings or foliage Such objects can cause dead spots reflections or small motions that will obfuscate functionality The radar mounting bracket accomodates a great angular adjustment of the radar As shown at right it ...

Page 13: ...x will need to be made as these are all connected and tested at the time of shipment If applicable the battery terminal block may need to be connected Our components utilize quick capture connections To terminate a wire strip the wire back 10mm dpress the orange tab on the terminal insert the wire and release the tab The whole green connector block may be removed to ease connections All the Collab...

Page 14: ...ilable this is expected and should be excused Open the web browser of choice Explorer Chrome Safari and Edge have been tested functional and navigate to Setup trafficalm com You will be prompted for the following password Tr ffiCalm The setup wizard will take you step by step through the system configuration and setup Configuration will be in the following order Flashing Options Alert Zone Setup F...

Page 15: ...adar and observing the diagnostic lights on its face When the light turns red detection has begun mark this location on the road When the light extinguishes detection has concluded again mark this location Measure and enter the distance between the two marks If present you can add a Collaborator s ID ie 0E23DB in the Alert Zone and set it up like the Controller The final selection on the Alert Zon...

Page 16: ...etup the distance of the zone as previously explained must be set Additionally the distance between the Pre Alert Zone and the Alert Zone must be designated Measure the zones center to center to come up with this number Finally select whether the two radars within the zone require collaboration Leaving this box unchecked will create a zone where a detection on either radar constitutes a collaborat...

Page 17: ...rd admin The live feed from the camera will immediately be visible To adjust the camera s aim simply loosen the set screws securing the elbow in place Take care as these set screws are small stainless steel screws and can strip easily Zooming and focusing are accomplished with manual adjustments made with the housing access panel on the bottom of the camera Once the desired aim is achieved replace...

Page 18: ...nsider this a starting point for your own tests Notes Procedure Where RSUT closure is not permissible it is feasible to test the system off of active right way traffic The control of speed and traffic volume is inherently impossible in this scenario System test will rely on sufficient observation of traffic activating the system from specific lanes of entry It is advised that tests occur during ho...

Page 19: ... local knowledge and regulations should be considered when implementing your own test plan Note that this procedure is intended to be used after the system has been configured All tests should result in a full notification and warning devices being illuminated Procedure Per governing guidelines the road section under test RSUT shall be closed to permit sufficient and safe passage of a single vehic...

Page 20: ...orated detection a full color 18 second video will be delivered for review The emial subject line contains the location and information pertinent to the event and the attached video serves as fool proof confirmation of an actual event The email also includes a link to our BlueSentry interface Active all of the time BlueSentry is a constant monitor of all connected wrong way systems in your group I...

Page 21: ...the radar faces and solar panels of snow dust and debris Inspect and replace Collaborator Batteries about every 3 years Inspect systems for damage or radar mis aiming after being struck or after heavy storm Inspect systems that sustain flashing Notification Run Down The screenshot above shows a typical alarm setup the road section is designated the screen turns red and the 18 second video clip pla...

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Page 24: ...24 For Any Further Assistance Please Call our Technical Service Department 855 738 2722 www trafficalm com wwa ...

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