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- Page 1 User’s Manual Retroreflectometer Prepared by: 9925 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92131 858-279-8034 ∙• FAX (858) 576-9286 www.roadvista.com...
- Page 2 Further, RoadVista, reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of RoadVista, to notify any person of such revision or changes.
- Page 3 All products manufactured by RoadVista are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship subject to the following terms and conditions. All other products sold by RoadVista are warranted only to the extent of that offered by the manufacturer.
- Page 4 Failure to do so will result in delayed return to the customers. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE The 932 should be returned to RoadVista on a yearly basis to verify all aspects of the measurement system are within specification and perform standard routine maintenance. Standard maintenance includes the following;...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
3.8 VIEW DATA ......................19 3.9 WINDOWS INTERFACE ..................19 3.9.1 Connecting the Model 932 USB Interface to a Computer ....... 19 3.9.2 Connecting the Model 932 Bluetooth Interface to a Computer ....... 20 3.9.3 Establishing Computer Communication ............20 3.9.4 Download and Save Readings as Data Files ............ - Page 6 932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) FIGURES ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Figure 2.1 Model 932 Mechanical Features ............... 4 Figure 2.2 USB Installation Source ..................5 Figure 2.3 USB Driver Location ..................6 Figure 2.4 USB Driver Installation Completed ..............6 Figure 2.5 Software Installation ..................7 Figure 2.6 Launching Application ..................
- Page 7 932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) SAFETY FIRST Protect yourself. Follow these precautions: • This Manual contains information about the proper procedures for preparing this product for its use and care. • Follow the instructions of other manufacturer’s equipment when used in conjunction with this product.
- Page 8 932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) • Do not use or store liquids on or above the equipment. • Electric shock hazard. If unit is not functioning properly, DO NOT OPEN. Please refer to the Maintenance and Troubleshooting section of this manual.
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Page 10: Section 1 Introduction
The RoadVista 932 Retroreflectometer measures retroreflection (R ) and color of road signs and other materials, both in the field and in the laboratory. The 932 features a continuously adjustable entrance angle from -45° to + 45°, and a motor driven, automatically adjustable observation angle from 0.2°... -
Page 11: Specifications
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS ASTM E1709 Annular Geometry Primary Observation Angle: Automated, variable from 0.2° to 2.0°. Color Observation Angle: 0.33°. Entrance Angle: Continuously variable from -45 o to +45. Light Source Angular Sub-tense: 0.1°. -
Page 12: Environmental Constraints
• 12 VDC Car Battery Charger. 1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS The RoadVista 932 is capable of operating between 10 and 40 degrees Celsius at altitudes up to 5000 feet. Relative humidity must remain between 0 and 95 percent, non-condensing. By keeping the instrument within these limits, heat and moisture damage to the circuit boards can be prevented. -
Page 13: Section 2 Initial Setup
This section includes procedures required to place the 932 Retroreflectometer into service. 2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION RoadVista has taken special care in packaging the instrument for shipment. Your 932 was shipped in a pressurized carry case. It is important that you carefully inspect the equipment for any damage that might have occurred during shipping. -
Page 14: Usb & Software Installation
• Random Access Memory (RAM): Minimum required; 125 MB. 2.3.2 USB Installation 1. Plug the USB cable into the computer and then into the 932. 2. Power-up the 932 with the ON/OFF rocker switch. 3. The computer will recognize that a device is plugged into the USB port, and open the Hardware Wizard box. -
Page 15: Figure 2.3 Usb Driver Location
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) Figure 2.3 USB Driver Location 5. Select as shown in Figure 2.3 and click “Next”. 6. USB driver software will take several seconds for installation. NOTE: If the operating system directs a second installation, repeat the above steps until the system recognizes a successful installation. -
Page 16: Windows Software Installation
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) 2.3.3 Windows Software Installation 1. Place installation CD into drive and select “Setup.exe.” 2. Click “Run” (Figure 2.5). Figure 2.3-4 Software Installation 3. The Launching Application box (Figure 2.6) opens briefly, followed by the Security Warning box (Figure 2.7). -
Page 17: Figure 2.7 Security Warning
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) Figure 2.3-5 Security Warning Figure 2.7 Security Warning 5. When installation is complete, click “Open” if the software will be used immediately, or “Cancel” if the software will be used at a later time. -
Page 18: Section 3 System Operation
NOTE: Fully charge the battery before each use. 1. Power-up the 932 with the ON/OFF rocker switch. The logo screen is displayed until the system has completed the boot up sequence (shown in the lower left corner of the color touch screen). -
Page 19: Common Screen Features
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) 3.3 COMMON SCREEN FEATURES Refer to Figure 3.2 and associated bullet items for common screen features. • USB Icon: Displays when a USB cable for a device is connected to the USB connector. -
Page 20: Setup Screen
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) 3.4 SETUP SCREEN Refer to Figure 3.3 and associated bullet items for SETUP screen features. More detailed information is shown in italics. • Instrument Firmware: Firmware version that controls instrument operation. • Display Firmware: Firmware version that controls Graphical User Interface (GUI). -
Page 21: Gps And Utc Screens
Averaging: Allows the user to turn averaging On or Off. Averaging On allows for taking up to 20 measurements, and saving the average as a single reading. Averaging Off causes the 932 to always take single measurements and record each as a single reading. -
Page 22: Calibrating The 932
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) Figure 3.5-6 GPS Detail Screen The internal CPU uses UTC time and therefore requires an offset for local time correction. The hour is based on a 0-24 scale. If you do not have a GPS fix, you may manually set the time in the Set Time Screen 3.6 CALIBRATING THE 932... -
Page 23: Figure 3.5. Main Menu Screen
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) entrance angle must not change when moving between the dark and the light calibration steps. An entrance angle change of more than 0.5 degrees will prevent calibration. To calibrate the instrument, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 24: Figure 3.7. Calibrate Dark Screen
6. To set the Entrance Angle (see the onscreen instructions), loosen the entrance angle frame lock knob and place the frame against any flat surface. Tip the 932 up or down until the “Entrance Angle” reading matches the Entrance Angle value on the calibration standard. -
Page 25: Measurements
NOTE: To obtain an accurate measurement, perform a calibration on the instrument (paragraph 3.5) prior to use, at least once per day. The 932 always operates in one of two measurement modes, as determined by the SETUP screen (paragraph 3.4). These are one measurement per reading (Averaging Off), or multiple measurements per reading. -
Page 26: Entering Comments
Reading” to save the average of this group of measurements and reset all measurement values to “0”. NOTE: When the unit has reached 20 measurements in averaging mode, the 932 will stop taking measurements until the current group is saved as a reading. -
Page 27: Figure 3.10. Comments Screen
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) Figure 3.10. Comments Screen 2. Type information and characteristics about the reading. Note the following: • Space button: Enters a space in text. Each space uses one of the 18 available characters for this comment. -
Page 28: View Data
# 56. 3.9 WINDOWS INTERFACE The Model 932 Windows interface program allows the user to download all readings held in memory. Once the readings are downloaded, they may be saved as a .csv file in a spreadsheet program such as Excel. -
Page 29: Connecting The Model 932 Bluetooth Interface To A Computer
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) 3. Connect a USB cable between the 932 USB connector and the computer. The USB icon is displayed on the 932 screen. 3.9.2 Connecting the Model 932 Bluetooth Interface to a Computer 1. Verify a computer with the RoadVista 932 software installed is available and powered 2. -
Page 30: Figure 3.14. Auto Locate Com Port
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) 3. Click the Auto Locate 932 button. Figure 3.14. Auto Locate Com Port The Model 932 software will find and display the Com Port connected to the 932 (Figure 3.15). Figure 3.15. Com Port Enabled... -
Page 31: Download And Save Readings As Data Files
932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) 5. Click OK to close the Com_Port_Dialog box. 3.9.4 Download and Save Readings as Data Files Select File, Download Data (Figure 3.16). The Download Manager screen opens, listing all saved readings (Figure 3.17). Contents of the Download Manager is fully editable. -
Page 32: Using The Model 932 With A Bluetooth Device
Figure 3.18. Save File Navigation Screen Data saved as a .csv file can easily be imported by a spreadsheet program such as Excel. After saving the file, the user may choose to delete the 932 readings (paragraph 3.4). Deleted readings cannot be recovered. -
Page 33: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Procedures
• Verify optical alignment • Update firmware with newest version • Full system check 4.4 STORAGE When not in use, the 932 should be stored in its original shipping carton to protect it from damage, dust particles, and other potentially harmful environmental conditions. -
Page 34: Cleaning
To clean the exterior surface, create a cleaning solution by combining water and a mild detergent. Dampen a soft cloth in the solution, and wring out the excess liquid. Wipe the 932 in a circular motion, making sure that the solution does not seep into any crevices. -
Page 35: Appendix A - Data Format
APPENDIX A – DATA FORMAT This section explains the raw data format used by the 932. This data is sent out the USB and Bluetooth ports during each measurement, and can be downloaded and saved as a .csv file as described in paragraph 3.9.4. - Page 36 932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E) Revision # Changes Made Effective Date ECN # Initial Release. 01 MAR 11 Updated CAUTION/WARNING 02 FEB 12 6465 notes Updated Bluetooth/USB 19 MAY 14 command notes in Appendix A; Updated factory address;...
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