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  • Page 1 3M Technical Information Installation- and User Manual 3M™ Driver Feedback Sign DFS 700...
  • Page 2 +49(0)2131 / 14-7331 Fax: +49(0)2131 / 14-3694 Email: its-eu@mmm.com Internet: www.3M.com/de For questions please first contact your local dealer that you obtained your DFS 700 from. All rights reserved © 3M Deutschland GmbH, Neuss, 2008 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.4.4 Connect the DFS 700 and PC via Bluetooth adapter......6-11 6.4.5 Connect the DFS 700 and PC via GSM..........6-12 6.4.6 Set up the DFS 700 with the DFS-CAS program ........6-13 Configuring the DFS 700 with a PDA ............6-25 6.5.1 Install PDA program................
  • Page 4 Viewing measurements.................. 8-3 Creating reports ..................... 8-4 Service and Maintenance ................9-1 Cleaning......................9-1 Maintenance ....................9-1 Symptom / solution table................9-2 Diagnostic status check ................. 9-8 Firmware update .................... 9-9 Technical Data.................... 10-1 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 5: Notes On This Document

    Only with knowledge of these operating instructions can errors damage and injury be avoided and fault-free operation assured. The operating instructions are to be kept within easy reach of the DFS 700 and accessible to the operators and maintenance personnel.
  • Page 6 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 7: Safety Tips - Warranty/Liability

    (6) The DFS 700 is to be set up in traffic in accordance with EN 12899-1 “Fixed vertical road traffic signs - Part 1 Fixed Signs”. The equipment must only be mounted on a fixed pole or a solid fixture.
  • Page 8 (19) Where an earth cable is used, the earth conductor must have a suitable cross-section and connect into a grounding system of safe capacity. (20) For CE compliance please keep attached cables below 3 m length. Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 9 Notes on certain types of danger Electrical power (1) To connect the DFS 700 to the public power supply outdoors, a connection must be available that satisfies the local electrical guidelines and safety requirements. The power supply line phase [brown/black wire] must be secured with a suitable NOTE fuse, typically 4 to 6 A.
  • Page 10 Power Supply Unit Box (if available) (1) As a basic principle the Power Supply Unit box is provided for use on the DFS 700 (on the frame or in the Battery- & Mounting Box), but can also be used separately considering the vertical alignment when placed indoors (workshop, office) or outdoors (next to mounting location).
  • Page 11 (6) Only work on Batteries wearing eye protection and protective clothing. Battery Charger (if available) (1) The Battery Charger is exclusively approved for charging the DFS 700 Battery. (2) As a basic principle the Charger is provided for indoor use (workshop, office) but inside the Battery- &...
  • Page 12 (1) The radar beam may be damaging to the eyes. Do not look directly into radar radiation! Return and Waste-Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Devices and Batteries (1) Please contact your 3M dealer or 3M Customer Service about the free return of electrical and electronic devices and their components in accordance with WEEE Guideline 2002/96 EC.

  • Page 13: Overview Of The Device

    10 Bolts for lock on the optional Battery- & Mounting Box. 11 Top service cover 12 Bottom service cover 13 12 V connection cable for DFS 700 power supply from the Power Supply Unit box. 14 Mains connector cable 230 V (see Safety Provisions Section 2) 15 Identification label...
  • Page 14 Delivery package Figure 3-2 DFS 700 delivery package In the standard model the DFS 700 comprises the following parts: 1 Speed-display device 2 Frame (pre-mounted on the display unit) 3 Mounting brackets with fixing cuff and bolts; 2 sets (bottom is shorter) 4 Software CD with DFS-CAS program for PC and PDA and this manual 5 Bluetooth Adapter with USB 2.0-plug, CD with Bluetooth driver and operating instructions...
  • Page 15 4D Connector for GSM power supply cable 5 EU-Universal plug for connecting the Battery Charger (only indoors!) Power Supply Unit box with mounting plate, 12 V power chord for DFS 700 and mains connector cable 230 V (see Safety Provisions Section 2)
  • Page 16 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 17: Technical Description

    As a result of the reflective sheet on the frame (Figure 3-1 Item 1) the DFS 700 can be easily spotted by drivers during the day and especially in the dark due to reflection from the vehicle's headlamps. If necessary, additional information can be attached to the reflective area of the frame (Figure 3-1 Item 1).
  • Page 18 The connected cables are held in place by a foam rubber seal after the service covers are in place. The speed display unit has passive internal ventilation provided by two add-on vents (Figure 3-1 Item 8). The vents must always be kept uncovered. Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 19 9 Plug connector for optional 12V power from the 230 V Power Supply Unit box or second optional Battery (is not powered by the Battery Charger) 10 Plug connector for the first optional Battery (is powered by the Battery Charger) 11 Plug connector for optional Battery Charger Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 20: Possible Applications

    If required, however, the Power Supply Unit box can also be set up separately considering the vertical alignment. The DFS 700 is mounted on a ∅ 60 mm pole via the mounting brackets (Figure 3-1 Item 6). Possible applications The DFS 700 can be used in its standard model and with the optional accessory fittings using different possible power supplies.

  • Page 21: Operating Modes

    Operating modes Various modes can be set in the DFS 700 using the user program. The preset red/green colour change, flashing setting and activation settings for externally connected equipment are taken into consideration in every mode. The measured speeds are recorded in all operating modes except for the standby mode.

  • Page 22: Optional Equipment

    The 230 V power supply unit box (Figure 3-3 Item 6) provides the power supply via its two cables between the mains connection (100 V - 240 V) and the DFS 700 (12 V). The box is maintenance-free and waterproof and is not to be opened. The vents must always be kept clear.
  • Page 23 Battery Charger The Battery Charger (Figure 3-3 Item 3) specially for the DFS 700 is only intended to charge the DFS 700 Battery. A cable with a suitable plug for connection to the speed display unit is mounted on the Battery Charger.
  • Page 24 Telephone cable Figure 4-3 GSM-connection from PC to DFS 700 The GSM/GRPS Modem is supposed to be installed into the Battery- & Mounting Box since it provides particular protection for the modem. It can also be installed in a casing with the same characteristics and at least the same quality.
  • Page 25 60 to 140 mm in diameter. Two hinges are located on the box (Figure 4-4 Item 3), into which the frame of the DFS 700 is suspended. After closing the DFS in front of the Battery- & Mounting Box, the case can be locked with a key (Figure 4-4 Item 5).
  • Page 26 Only a qualified electrician may carry out this work! Risk of injury as a result of electric shock! The Battery- & Mounting Box is attached to a holding pole by the clamping frame (Figure 4-4 Item 1) which is fixed tight to the box by four bolts. 4-10 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 27: Transport And Storage

    For transporting the DFS 700, switched off and disconnected from the mains, and the accessories the original packaging should always be used. If the DFS 700 and the Battery- & Mounting Box are to be transported already assembled, a break-proof and weatherproof packing should be made for this unit.
  • Page 28 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 29: Preparation And Configuration

    These images show the sequence of the first use up to operation of the standard model DFS 700 (Figure 6-1) and DFS 700 with optional accessories (Figure 6-2) in simplified form. The individual working steps are listed and explained in detail in the following sections.
  • Page 30 Preliminaries Driver Power Configuration with PC Bluetooth Driver Bluetooth DFS-CAS Windows 2000/XP Power or/and Telephone Power Configuration DFS-CAS with PC and PDA Windows Mobile Power Operation Figure 6-2 Commissioning DFS 700 with optional accessories Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 31: Preliminary Work On The Standard Model Dfs 700

    Preliminary work on the standard model DFS 700 (1) Push the two clamps (Figure 6-3 Item 2) of the mounting brackets (Figure 6-3 Item 4) into the frame (Figure 6-3 Item 1) on the top and bottom side in each case. Use the longer one on the top.

  • Page 32: Preliminary Work On The Dfs 700 With Optional Accessories

    Preliminary work on the DFS 700 with optional accessories Fitting the 230V Power Supply Unit box into Battery- & Mounting Box Where the Battery- & Mounting Box is available, the Power Supply Unit box (Figure 6-4 Item 1) can be fitted into the Battery- & Mounting Box instead of connecting it to the frame.
  • Page 33 PG-seal. Only qualified electricians are allowed to carry out this work, see safety advice in section 2. Risk of injury from electric shock in case of unqualified assembly! Figure 6-5 Fitting the Battery Charger Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 34 Battery- & Mounting Box and thread the washer (Figure 6-6 Item 8) and hexagonal nut (Figure 6-6 Item 9) onto the antenna cable. Figure 6-6 Fitting the GSM/GPRS Modem Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 35 (7) Screw the data cable (Figure 6-6 Item 12) to the RS 232 interface (Figure 6-6 Item 14). (8) Plug the power cable to the DFS 700 into the socket (Figure 6-6 Item 15). (9) Collect excess cable and tie off with cable ties.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Dfs 700 With A Pc

    Configuring the DFS 700 with a PC All settings on the DFS 700 are made using the supplied DFS-CAS PC program. This program is used to perform configuration and data analysis. Furthermore, diagnostic info and traffic data can also be retrieved.

  • Page 37: Install Usb-Device Driver For Dfs 700

    6.4.2 Install USB-device driver for DFS 700 For the DFS 700 to communicate with the PC, the USB-driver for the DFS 700 must be installed on the PC. The driver is also on the DFS-CAS program CD. (1) Insert the program CD in the drive - the Setup program will start automatically.

  • Page 38: Connect Dfs 700 And Pc With The Usb-Cable

    (4) Switch on the DFS 700 at the main switch (Figure 6-8 Item 6). After switching the DFS 700 on it performs a short self-check followed by the display of two horizontal bars "- -" as confirmation. In case of issues the display will show one of the codes explained in Section 9.4.

  • Page 39: Connect The Dfs 700 And Pc Via Bluetooth Adapter

    COM port given in the previous step in the corresponding connection settings (see Figure 6-13). (8) All other steps to communicate with and configure the DFS 700 are to be carried out as described in Section 6.4.6. 6-11...

  • Page 40: Connect The Dfs 700 And Pc Via Gsm

    Figure 6-9 Connection settings for modem (5) All other steps to communicate with and configure the DFS 700 are to be carried out as described in Section 6.4.6. As part of this, a dial-in number must be entered in the DFS list for the DFS to be dialled (see Figure 6-14) without using special characters (+/-) or the national dial prefix.

  • Page 41: Set Up The Dfs 700 With The Dfs-Cas Program

    6.4.6 Set up the DFS 700 with the DFS-CAS program The DFS-CAS program has a help function, which can be called via the “F1” key or the “?” in the menu bar. The help subjects aid with installation, the configuration of the DFS and analysis of speed data.
  • Page 42 The correct COM port can only be selected if the DFS is switched on and connected to the PC’s USB port. The COM port may possibly change at the next use. 6-14 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 43 Figure 6-13 DFS-CAS connection parameters (5) Add the connected DFS 700 as a new DFS to the DFS list (Figure 6-10) via the “Add/Edit DFS” command and make the required entries. The DFS ID has to be specified by the user and must be different from any other entries in the DFS list.
  • Page 44 Then create the first intended location for this DFS 700 by using the “Add/Edit location” command from the Location list and make the required entries. The location name has to be specified by the user and must be different from any other locations in the Location list.
  • Page 45 Commands, which cannot be performed in the respective window, are shown in grey. Active commands are shown in black. After the modification the settings can be transferred to the DFS 700 via the buttons “Transmit all parameters” and “Transmit modified parameters”. 6-17...
  • Page 46 (8) The DFS 700 system time can be set or synchronised with the PC time in the “General” tab. The time can only be changed if this does not affect existing traffic data entries. Data may have to be downloaded and erased before the time can be changed.
  • Page 47 May be different from the setting for data analysis in the program options. • Measure and log speeds from - to Enter the speeds between which the DFS 700 measures and records. Speeds above and below the set range are not measured and not stored.
  • Page 48 "Intense". Within these limits the DFS adapts the brightness of the display to the ambient light, whereby 255 stands for 100% brightness. At daytime the brightness will be at maximum and at night at minimum. 6-20 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 49 Thereby, days, times and change to Standby mode or the selected mode can be defined. In case no switching time is defined and activated the DFS will always be working in the selected mode. 6-21 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 50 (11) The radar sensitivity can be set as required in the “Radar” tab. The maximum setting (255) is advisable. Reducing the sensitivity is only recommended in the case of faulty measurements caused by adverse ambient conditions. Figure 6-21 Radar 6-22 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 51 Wireless Communication • Bluetooth Pin The 4-digit PIN under which the DFS 700 allows paired connections to be made by other Bluetooth devices (PC, PDA). If necessary, all paired device connections previously authorised by the DFS can be cut again.
  • Page 52 SIM-card (see Section 4.5) (13) The DFS 700 is now ready for use. As a simple function test, an open hand can be waved quickly past the radar sensor of the DFS 700 - if the speed display is set low enough the speed of the hand will be displayed.

  • Page 53: Configuring The Dfs 700 With A Pda

    Configuring the DFS 700 with a PDA All the settings on the DFS 700 can also be made using the supplied PDA-program DFS-CAS. Communication and data transfer between the PDA and the DFS 700 is wireless (Bluetooth). Moreover, the PDA software can be used to diagnose faults in the DFS 700 and download traffic data for the subsequent tranfer and analysis on the PC.

  • Page 54: Set Up The Dfs 700 Via Bluetooth Connection

    Bluetooth PIN changes or either the PDA or the DFS breaks the paired connection. (7) Select the Serial Port connection as service. (8) In principle, configuring the DFS 700 using the PDA software is analogous to the set up using the PC software (see Section 6.4.6).

  • Page 55: Installation And Operation

    • There must be an unobstructed visual field of at least 150 metres in front of the DFS 700. In this area and in the radar beam there must be no objects such as trees, poles, parking vehicles etc.

  • Page 56: Mounting The Dfs 700

    (Figure 7-1 Item 3) and washers (Figure 7-1 Item 4) with the hexagonal nuts (Figure 7-1 Item 5). Figure 7-1 Mount DFS 700 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 57 (3) When setting up beside a road, push the DFS 700 two metres up the fixing pole and lightly tighten the fixing screws. As long as the DFS is not fixed in place it should always be supported by a hand,...
  • Page 58 (6) Where the DFS 700 is mounted in a fixed position above the road (e.g. on a signal bridge), the DFS 700 must be located at a height of 4 to 6 metres centrally above the lane to be monitored. The fixing pole holding the DFS 700 must be vertically tiltable, so as to align the DFS 700 to the lane.

  • Page 59: Dfs 700 With Battery- & Mounting Box

    7.2.2 DFS 700 with Battery- & Mounting Box (1) At the selected location suspend the speed display unit by the frame from the Battery- & Mounting Box. (2) Set the Battery- & Mounting Box up on the ground. Unscrew the four hexagonal nuts...
  • Page 60 The fixing pole holding the mounted Battery- & Mounting Box must be vertically tiltable, so as to align the DFS 700 with the lane. Tilt the box vertically such that the radiated beam lies over the carriageway to be monitored, see Figure 7-3.

  • Page 61: Connecting And Switching Electrical Power

    When the DFS 700 is in a fixed installation, e.g. to street lights, a disconnectable over- current protective device (max. 6A) according to EN60950 must be installed between the power supply line and the DFS 700. For service work on the DFS 700 the power supply must be disconnected via the over-current protective device.

  • Page 62: Mains Operation With The Standard Model

    (3) Switch on the DFS 700 at the switch (Figure 7-6 Item 4). After switching the DFS 700 on it performs a short self-check followed by the display of two horizontal bars "- -" as confirmation. In case of issues the display will show one of the codes explained in Section 9.4.

  • Page 63: Mains Operation Using Battery- & Mounting Box

    The Battery to be used in this configuration should be fully charged in advance! (1) Remove the lower service cover on the open DFS 700 and insert the power supply cable (Figure 7-8 Item 6) from the Charger (Figure 7-8 Item 2) into the left-hand plug (Figure 7- 8 Item 3).
  • Page 64 (4) Switch on the DFS 700 at the switch (Figure 7-8 Item 5). After switching the DFS 700 on it performs a short self-check followed by the display of two horizontal bars "- -" as confirmation. In case of issues the display will show one of the codes explained in Section 9.4.

  • Page 65: Battery Operation With One Or Two Batteries

    The Batteries to be used in this configuration should be charged in advance! (1) Remove the lower service cover on the open DFS 700 and insert the cable (Figure 7-9 Item 3) of the first Battery into the centre plug (Figure 7-9 Item 7).

  • Page 66: Power Supply To The Gsm/Gprs Modem

    Figure 7-10 Connect the GSM/GPRS Modem (5) Approx. 10 seconds after switching on the DFS 700 the LED on the side of the modem should flash - the modem is then registered in the mobile network. If the LED lights continuously, check the PIN entry and correct it if required.

  • Page 67: Analysis Of Speed Data Measurements

    The filename is composed of "Year/Month/Day/ Hour/Minute/Second" and the extension ".dat". (3) After pressing “OK” all data is transferred from the DFS 700 to the PC. The transfer progress is displayed in the "Com Monitor" window and can take several minutes.

  • Page 68: Assigning Measurements To A Location

    These files can be identified by the extension ".vms" and there is one file per measured day. The file that was downloaded from the DFS (extension ".dat") is not needed then anymore. Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 69: Viewing Measurements

    “View measurements” command. View measurements Figure 8-3 (2) All measurements for a selected day and selected time period are listed after pressing “View”. Here individual measurements can be checked if needed. Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 70: Creating Reports

    (2) Open the “Data report” window via the “Create report” command. The data report window consists of three areas from left to right: the data selection area, the report table area, the chart buttons. Data report Figure 8-4 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 71 “Measurement quantity over reporting period” button This chart shows the number of measurements over time for the selected reporting period. The time interval is defined in the "Data report" window (Figure 8-4). Measurement quantity over reporting period Figure 8-5 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 72 This chart shows the maximum speed, the mean speed, and the n-th percentile speed (e.g. v85%) over time for the selected reporting period. The time interval is defined in the "Data report" window (Figure 8-4). Figure 8-7 Speed stats over reporting period Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 73 This chart shows the number of measurements relative to speed intervals for the selected reporting period. The speed interval is preset in the "Data report" window (Figure 8-4). Measurement quantity over speed bins Figure 8-9 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 74 This chart shows the maximum, mean and v85-speeds and the number of measurements over weekdays for the selected reporting period. The report period and the desired percentile are defined in the "Data report" window (Figure 8-4). Figure 8-11 Statistics over weekdays Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 75 "Data report" window (Figure 8- Figure 8-12 Measurement quantity over daytime and speed bins Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 76 8-10 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 77: Service And Maintenance

    NOTE should therefore be avoided! (2) Clean all air vents on the DFS 700 outside and inside with a cloth or a broom. The air supply vents must always be kept uncovered. (3) Clean rough dirt from the DFS 700 with a broom.

  • Page 78: Symptom / Solution Table

    Symptom / solution table Possible defects and unexpected behaviour of the DFS 700 can be limited and corrected using the symptom / solution table shown below. Problems and errors that the operator can not cannot localize and correct using this table should be communicated to the dealer or to the local 3M customer care services.
  • Page 79 Chose radar mode in the covert mode or standby operating mode settings Wrongly scheduled switching Check switching times in the times operating mode settings Sensitivity of the radar is to low Chose higher sensitivity in configuration parameters Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 80 LED module damaged Check and read out status of the DFS 700 Wrong alignment of the DFS Align DFS 700 correct to the 700 towards the road road LED display in only one Settings are made for only one...
  • Page 81 PC Operating system of your PC is Install the recommended too old operating system on your PC Bluetooth connection Driver for Bluetooth is not Install Bluetooth driver cannot be made installed Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 82 Water in the mounting Rubber seals untight Check rubber seals Formation of condensed water Check and clean the air vents Assembling of the mounting box Check assembling of the is not correct mounting box Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 83 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

  • Page 84: Diagnostic Status Check

    Diagnostic status check There are three ways of obtaining diagnostic informationen from the DFS 700: via the display, by SMS (with GSM Modem), with the software. The DFS performs a short self-check when switched on and shows a status code on its display if applicable (see table below).

  • Page 85: Firmware Update

    This table lists the status codes of the DFS 700 and indicates by which means they can be issued be the DFS. The SMS codes in square brackets [ ] will be sent as english text, while the others are sent as codes.

  • Page 86: Technical Data

    • Buffer battery for real-time clock............3 V CR 2450 Lithium Durability approx. 2 years • Data storage Non-volatile memory....................1 MB Data inputs....................max. 100,000 • Radar frequency................24.15 GHz – 24.25 GHz • Radar output....................20 dBm, 100 mW 10-1 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 87 GSM Modem (optional equipment) • Type ..................Wavecom 900 MHz/1800 MHz requires SIM-card with data service (Circuit Switched Data Services) from a local GSM supplier, see Section 4.5 • Weight with antenna..................approx. 0.25 kg 10-2 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 88 • horizontal inclination after installation................-2° • Weight, empty .......................7.5 kg Control and Analysis Program (software) • for Windows 2000/XP PC........DFS-CAS Control and Analysis Software • for Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA........DFS-CAS Control and Analysis Software 10-3 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...
  • Page 89 10-4 Technical Information DFS 700 / 04.2009...

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