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Center Tabs
Figure 1.4 – Aligning the Sensor with the Roadway
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Once the sensor is correctly pointed and rolled, secure the mounting bracket screws.
The connector should be pointing towards the center of the lanes of interest.
If you are using the sensor on a curved road, you can aim the sensor so that it bisects the
curve of the road and still hits your nearest and farthest ranges of interest. If the sensor is
mounted near the outside edge of the curved road, you may be able to bisect the curve with
little or no roll. If the road curves dramatically, you may need to reduce the down tilt of
the sensor so that the beam fans out more at the far ranges. In order to help you visualize
custom alignments like this, an alignment tool is available in the configuration software
(see Beam Alignment Tool).
Applying Silicon Dielectric Compound
1
Tear the tab off the tube of silicon dielectric compound.
2
Squeeze about 25% of the silicon into the connector at the base of the SmartSensor
Advance (see Figure 1.5).
3
Wipe off any excess compound.
CHAPTER 1 • INSTALLING THE SMARTSENSOR ADVANCE
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