RoadPod
®
VT5900 - Operator Guide
This guide is an introduction to the operation
and installation of the RoadPod
®
VT classifier.
For detailed software instructions, refer to your
MetroCount Traffic Executive
®
User Manual
(click
Help
in the MTE software menu bar).
The RoadPod VT is a dual air-sensor traffic
data logging unit. For short-term operations,
the counter is powered by a user-replaceable
alkaline battery pack, supporting up to 4 years
of continuous data collection. When used for
semi-permanent applications, an additional
solar panel with SLA battery can power the unit.
The main system unit is fully weatherproof.
Communication with the unit is performed
via the sealed circular connector, using a
MetroCount-supplied USB communication
cable and the MTE
®
software. Mechanical
protection is provided by the stainless-steel
road case.
The RoadPod VT’s LED lights provide constant
feedback about the unit’s current state and the
functionality of the air sensors.
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The
Idle
state is the unit’s standby mode,
meaning the counter does not log any data and
simply retains the existing data.
The unit is set to
Active Logging
state through
a setup. In this state, the counter logs axle hits
and runs a number of maintenance tasks. The
unit will continue to do this until a data Unload
is performed or its memory capacity is filled.
The logging start time can be deferred for up to
10 days. During this time, the unit will be active,
but will not log sensor hits. RoadPod VT5900
has an additional
Zombie Mode
feature, that
keeps the counter fully inert between axle hits.
Status LED lights
The RoadPod VT has three status LED’s located
near the air sensors. The A and B lights match
each of the sensors and operate in either of
♥
LED
State
Flashing every 8
seconds
Idle
Flashing every 2
seconds
Active Deferred
Flashing every second
Active Logging
On continuously
Communications
Active
Off continuously
Data Transfer
Operating states
the active states. When a sensor is triggered
by an air pulse, the corresponding Status LED
will flash. This enables users to check sensor
installation and easily identify issues, such as
blockages. The
♥
Status LED indicates the unit’s
current state, as described in the table below:
Communications and setup
The RoadPod VT is controlled by connecting it
to a computer via the MetroCount- supplied
USB cable. For setup, you would ideally use a
Windows laptop or tablet as it allows you to
connect to the counter at the site. Users also
have the option to use a PC in the office.
System overview
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