Wireless in Pavement Detection System This system can be used in lieu of the traditional loop saw slot and fill method to provide detection at any intersection. Presentation by: Tom Hines, Ted Swansegar and Chris Kuntz
System Overview
A New Era in Vehicle Detection Unprecedented 10+ year battery life Installs in minutes Virtually maintenance free Universal loop replacement Remote management, configuration & diagnostics Upgradable firmware 120,000+ deployed worldwide 5-year warranty World’s fastest transportation technology adoption
VDS240 Wireless Sensor Accurate, 3-axis magnetometer Patented ultra-low NanoPower SM communications protocol Mechanical packaging for in-road sensors Complete platform for traffic detection market Self calibrating, self-tuning Re-usable and remotely upgradeable Capable of over 300 million detections Rugged, in-ground wireless sensor with unprecedented 10-year battery life
Access Point Controller Card (APCC) Combines Contact Closure Card functionality with Access Point brains—in the cabinet SPP adds digital radio; multiple SPP increases RF coverage APCC Isolator extends wired distance up to 2000’ Reduced Energy Consumption – Energy consumption under 700 milliwatts (w/o cell modems) – Ideal for battery or solar powered applications Enables multiple communication, storage, and future peripherals Combines AP intelligence with CC Card
APCC System Self contained digital radio Unique RF Channel Communicates with – Up to 48 sensors – Dedicated repeaters Increased flexibility
Ramp Metering Application
Easiest Installation Eliminates prolonged road closures and toxic waste clean up Sensys Networks sensor installation <15 minutes Inductive loop installation