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Vaisala MD30 Setup Manual

Vaisala MD30 Setup Manual

Installation and calibration of mobile detector
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Setup Guide
System Overview
System type 1: MD30 and Vaisala RoadAI
Mobile sensor
MD30
System type 2: MD30 and other data collection system
Mobile sensor
MD30
This document instructs MD30 mobile sensor installation for system types 1 and 2.
Other MD30 instructions include:
1. MD30 Product and Package Description
2. MD30 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
1
For system type 1:
3. RoadAI provisioning setup
4. RoadAI mobile application user guide
5. RoadAI Map user guide
For system type 2:
6. MD30 Interface Description
Hand tools not supplied by Vaisala. For more information, see document
MD30 Product and Package Description Reference Guide.
Install the mobile sensor outside the vehicle.
Install the mobile phone, Bluetooth module, and other equipment and accessories inside the vehicle.
If you have trouble setting up MD30, see Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Maintenance and Trouble-
shooting Quick Guide.
Installation and Calibration
Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30
Bluetooth
module enclosure
In-cabin data
collection system
RoadAI phone app
Online server
M212169EN-C
RoadAI web app

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Summary of Contents for Vaisala MD30

  • Page 1 MD30 Product and Package Description Reference Guide. Install the mobile sensor outside the vehicle. Install the mobile phone, Bluetooth module, and other equipment and accessories inside the vehicle. If you have trouble setting up MD30, see Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Maintenance and Trouble- shooting Quick Guide.
  • Page 2 Setup Guide Mounting MD30 on Vehicle Sensor Location on Vehicle Sensor facing front Installation position suitability (behind plow) for measurements Surface state Surface temperature −− −− Air temperature Dew point and − − frost point temperature −− −− Relative humidity You can detach the surface temperature sensor and air temperature and humidity sensor and install them separately if needed.
  • Page 3 Air temperature and readings. humidity sensor You need the 3-m (9 ft 10 in) cable. See Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Refer- ence Guide. Surface state sensor Cable 3 m (9 ft 10 in)
  • Page 4 Setup Guide Spreader Preparations and Wirinng System Type 1 Setup: MD30 and Vaisala RoadAI (with phone) Cabling Bluetooth Module Enclosure Select a suitable location for the Bluetooth module enclosure in the vehicle cabin. Open the enclosure by removing the 4 screws and the lid.
  • Page 5 M212169EN-C Setting up Data Transfer In the RoadAI phone app, select the menu. From the menu, select Sensor > Bluetooth pairing. Cabling Pair the mobile phone with the Bluetooth module, which is shown with a serial number. The serial number is marked on the cover of the Bluetooth module enclosure.
  • Page 6 Setup Guide System Type 2 Setup: MD30 and Other Data Collection System (no phone) Preparations For direct data transfer from the mobile sensor to an in-cabin data collection system, implement the MD30 interface. The data is transferred in binary format using RS-232 communication.
  • Page 7 Depending on your system: - System type 1: In RoadAI phone, go to the menu and select Dry Reference > Plate Reference. - System type 2: Through MD30 interface, give the command SET REFERENCES > PLATE The adjustment takes typically 30 seconds. If the adjustment was not successful, repeat the procedure.
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