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System overview

This document instructs MD30 mobile sensor installation for the RoadAI systems and the other data
collection systems.

Mobile sensor 

MD30

Bluetooth 

module enclosure

RoadAI mobile app

RoadAI online map

MD30 and Vaisala RoadAI system

MD30 and other data collection system

Mobile sensor 

MD30

In-cabin data 

collection system

Online server

Other MD30 instructions include:
1.

Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Product and Package Description Reference Guide

2.

Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Reference Guide

For RoadAI system:
1.

RoadAI provisioning setup

2.

RoadAI with MD30 Usage Instructions (available in the Help section of RoadAI online map)

For other data collection system:
1.

Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Interface Description

Hand tools not supplied by Vaisala. For more information, see 

Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Product

and Package Description Reference Guide

.

If you have trouble setting up MD30, see 

Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Maintenance and

Troubleshooting Reference Guide

 and 

https://www.vaisala.com/en/support/md30

.

M212169EN-D

Setup Guide

Installation and Calibration

Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30

PUBLISHED BY
Vaisala Oyj
Vanha Nurmijärventie 21
FI-01670 Vantaa, Finland
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Summary of Contents for MD30

Page 1: ...dAI online map For other data collection system 1 Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Interface Description Hand tools not supplied by Vaisala For more information see Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Product an...

Page 2: ...point temperature RH Relative humidity Install the mobile sensor outside the vehicle Install the mobile device phone or tablet Bluetooth module and other equipment and accessories inside the vehicle...

Page 3: ...etween the mobile sensor and 8 m extension cable To order electric joint compound 12475SP see Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Reference Guide a b c d a Use pliers to remov...

Page 4: ...r engine MT10 mount under the vehicle and away from heat sources reflections from sky and sunlight 1 2 3 1 Surface state sensor 2 Surface temperature sensor MT10 3 Air temperature and humidity sensor...

Page 5: ...Calibration step 1 window cleaning page 9 Calibration step 2 plate reference page 10 Calibration step 3 dry road reference page 12 Verifying RoadAI operation page 14 Instructions for other data colle...

Page 6: ...cable 8 m 26 ft Power cable Connect last Vehicle power outlet 12 32 VDC North America version BM10 NA RoadAI mobile device Bluetooth module enclosure BLACK RED n a WHIE YELLOW PINK 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 G...

Page 7: ...e which is shown with a serial number Check the serial number from the cover of the Bluetooth module enclosure When paired select the small arrow to go back 4 Select the menu Select Sensor 5 Select th...

Page 8: ...D30 calibration is a 3 step process Make sure that you complete all the steps before starting to use MD30 for the first time Window cleaning Dry road reference Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Plate reference Set...

Page 9: ...lockwise 2 Apply glass cleaner on the window of the surface state sensor Clean with a soft lint free cloth Clean also the hood 3 Attach the hood to the body by turning the hood clockwise Make sure tha...

Page 10: ...tion heights and differences between individual mobile sensors Repeat this procedure when changing the installation position Keep the reference plate container closed when not in use Handle the refere...

Page 11: ...RoadAI app measurement grid 5 In RoadAI mobile app go to the menu and select Set Reference Plate Reference The adjustment takes typically 30 seconds If the adjustment is not successful repeat the proc...

Page 12: ...dry road surface Surface condition Old asphalt avoid newly laid asphalt Surface material Prefer asphalt over concrete unless concrete is the most common surface material in the area of interest Recom...

Page 13: ...eference Manual Road Reference and type the 3 values Option C copying coefficient values from another sensor The sensor to which you are copying the values Must have plate reference done Must be used...

Page 14: ...ehicle power outlet Start the car 2 In RoadAI mobile app enable Auto record RoadAI automatically starts recording data when the mobile device is connected to a charger and stops when charging is disco...

Page 15: ...other data collection system continue with the following instructions in this order Cabling and data transfer page 16 Calibration step 1 window cleaning page 18 Calibration step 2 plate reference pag...

Page 16: ...nsferred in binary format using RS 232 communication The MD30 interface is described in Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Interface Description 1 Connect the open ended extension cable to your vehicle syst...

Page 17: ...30 calibration is a 3 step process Make sure that you complete all the steps before starting to use MD30 for the first time Window cleaning Dry road reference Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Plate reference Setu...

Page 18: ...lockwise 2 Apply glass cleaner on the window of the surface state sensor Clean with a soft lint free cloth Clean also the hood 3 Attach the hood to the body by turning the hood clockwise Make sure tha...

Page 19: ...tion heights and differences between individual mobile sensors Repeat this procedure when changing the installation position Keep the reference plate container closed when not in use Handle the refere...

Page 20: ...parameters 0x50 0x51 and 0x52 1 parameter for each laser When started changes status bit 1 reference setting ongoing to 1 ongoing When finished changes back to 0 not ongoing The adjustment takes typi...

Page 21: ...oad Requirement Description Mobile sensor location Installed on vehicle Vehicle position Moving Surface state Completely dry road surface Surface condition Old asphalt avoid newly laid asphalt Surface...

Page 22: ...e SEND DATA 6 To read road coefficients give the following command and parameters GET PARAMETER 0x53 0x54 0x55 Write down the coefficients to use later on with another sensor If the adaptation was not...

Page 23: ...e GET PARAMETER The requested parameters are 0x53 0x54 and 0x55 2 For the sensor that you want to calibrate give the values for the 3 parameters Road coefficient laser 1 laser 2 and laser 3 Use the fo...

Page 24: ...1 18 32 1 26 64 2 52 5 6 5 0 26 mm in 90 3 54 150 5 91 53 2 09 58 2 28 Figure 3 Mounting bracket dimensions mm in 93 3 66 150 5 91 136 5 35 42 1 65 Figure 4 Bluetooth module enclosure dimensions BM10...

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