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Signal-Tech RedStorm 2.1 Technical Manual

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RedStorm™
Parking Guidance System
Technical Manual
Last Revised:
11/06/2018
2.1
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  • Page 1 RedStorm™ Parking Guidance System Technical Manual Last Revised: 11/06/2018...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents: 03 • 1.0 Theory of Operation 05 • 2.0 Planning Recommendations 09 • 3.0 Specifications 11 • 4.0 Installation 15 • 5.0 System Start-up and Testing 19 • 6.0 SuperMaster Controller Menus 23 • 7.0 Maintenance 25 • 8.0 Troubleshooting and FAQs 27 •...

  • Page 3: Theory Of Operation

    The dedicated hardware at each transition is a DZ Counter network. The SuperMaster will log the count information to and either up to four (4) pairs of Signal-Tech Overhead Sensors the external SD card, which may be retrieved later to view or up to eight (8) third-party loop detectors, depending on system statistics and performance for troubleshooting.
  • Page 5 DO NOT USE Figure 2-2. Example of Daisy Chain Topology • A RedStorm 2.1 System has one (1) SuperMaster Controller (SM) and can support up to a maximum of eight (8) RS485 networks. Each SM can support a maximum of 26 DZ Counters. Each RS485 bus can support a maximum of 64 devices.
  • Page 6 • DZ Counters require 120 – 240 input power @ <0.25 Ethernet port for connecting to the software. Each RedStorm 2.1 System will require a static IP lease on • The DZ Counter is the power source for Overhead the network. Facility Network MUST be DHCP Sensors;...
  • Page 7 2.5 Overhead Sensor Planning Requirements fixtures as the reflected light and flickering from fixtures may cause sensors to trip which will affect Signal-Tech's Overhead Sensor is an active infrared scanning vehicle count accuracy. sensor with fixed cable. It is designed for overhead mounting.

  • Page 9: Specification

    Components are mounted on a 3.1.2 Description of the System panel and enclosed in a NEMA 4X rated enclosure. The RedStorm 2.1 Parking Guidance System is a stand-alone vehicle counting system that runs on its own multi-bus RS485 Input voltage 120 - 240 network.
  • Page 10 • Manage garage and traffic from one platform anti-condensation coating Fade resistant, high-performance polyurethane 3.4.4 Compatible with the Following Signal-Tech Smart Signs acrylic enamel finish. Graphics in high Finish performance, commercial grade vinyl; computer •...

  • Page 11: Installation

    (refer to 4.3.3 for wiring instructions) highly recommended. • Secure housing with lockable latch for added security. • Connect RedStorm 2.1 System to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to prevent vehicle count interruption 4.3.2 Mounting the Overhead Sensors during a power disruption. The UPS is not part of the •...
  • Page 12 Installation • Mount sensors parallel to one another and in pairs Critical: Properly strip and terminate the wires to prevent breaks, shorts and loose terminations. Improper over centerline of traffic; 48" apart (60" maximum) and 7'6" above finished floor (9'0" maximum). terminations will negatively affect system operation.
  • Page 13 CB-RS-SC R1.11 ENABLE XBEE 2015-05-19 JG Installation TO PIC XBEE RESET 1: ALL IN 2: ALL OUT –1 3: HALF-IN/HALF-OUT 4: BIDIRECTIONAL 5: INDIVIDUAL SENSOR MODE 6: SERIAL 4.4 Wiring Third Party Anti-tailgating PROG NO NC Loop Detectors to the DZ Counter ADDRESS: x10 Connect the output relay from each loop to the Sensor Input Ports on the DZ Counter.
  • Page 14 If additional Refer to separate instructions packet copies are required, please contact Signal-Tech by phone. Critical: Space Available Signs that are powered up should be clearly marked to indicate system is under test and that...
  • Page 15 Start-up Start-up of the RedStorm 2.1 Parking Guidance System DZ Counter ID 5.1 Verify and Test Communications between the Cntrlr ID: 01 Left Arrow DZ Counter Address SuperMaster Controller and each DZ Counter Address: 001 Right Arrow Path:Street zone0 Source & Destination •...
  • Page 16 Start-up 5.2 Verify and Test the Signal-Tech labeled (A), should illuminate. Overhead Sensors with the DZ Counter • After the vehicle travels past the second sensor the LED labeled (B) should illuminate. • Verify the sensors have been mounted correctly; over •...
  • Page 17 Start-up 5.3.3 Verify and Test HALF IN/HALF OUT Count Logic NO (Normally Open). If not, move DIP Switch 1 to the NO position and press the <RESET> button. Using HALF IN/HALF OUT counting logic configures the (refer to Items I and C in Appendix 9.10) left four (4) Sensor Input Ports on the DZ Counter to count as INs (A1, B1, A2, B2) and the right four (4) Sensor •...
  • Page 18 Resolve discrepancies if they occur. Signal-Tech is available to traveling inside each zone. assist in analyzing SD log files as needed.
  • Page 19 Menu selection will change to START. Press <ENTER> on the card has been significantly altered, this may cause again to resume communication. unusual vehicle counts to appear. Contact Signal-Tech to STOP Toggle update the configuration file on the SD card.
  • Page 20 TX ID: DZ Counters. DZ Counters can then be re-enabled Figure 6-4. RedStorm 2.1 CONTROLLERS: Menu Screen 01 either individually in the DZ Counters menu, or ❏ TX ID: – ## : Internal ID# of the data packet being with the ENABLE ALL CNTRLS function.
  • Page 21 PORT: Buffer: 10 BUFFER: Figure 6-7. RedStorm 2.1 DISPLAYS: Menu Screen 01 ❏ DISPLAY ID: – ## : Internal ID# of the signs 7-segment display. ❏ ADDRESS: – ### : Address of the display. Set using the Address DIP switches on each display circuit board.

  • Page 23: Routine Maintenance

    Then contact Signal-Tech to update the space count information is displayed on signs. configuration on the SD Card to reflect the time and reset values for each zone.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    SD card for each DZ Counter and can be modified by Figure 8-1. Vehicle Speed Over Time Signal-Tech engineering. An oscilloscope can be used in the field to verify the timing of these signals. 300ms Overlap or greater =...
  • Page 26 11) This creates a ZIP archive file. Name the file the garage name. (refer to Figure 2-4 for details) 12) E-mail the compressed file to Signal-Tech for analysis. 8.2.10 How do I wire the sensors? (refer to Section 4.3.3 and RedStorm wiring diagram Appendix 9-8 for details) 13) Insert the SD card back into the SuperMaster controller.

  • Page 27: Terminating Resistors

    1: ALL IN Edge 2: ALL OUT Video Because of the low data rate of RedStorm 2.1, and the type 3: HALF-IN/HALF-OUT 4: PAIRED 5: INDIVIDUAL of drivers that are used, terminating resistors are generally Slope not required.
  • Page 28 Appendix 9.8 RedStorm Basic Wiring Diagram Typical RS485 Termination 120-240VAC Input Power (Typ) RedStorm Sign Control & Reporting Software Installed on Server 3 Pin Female Connector RS485 3 Pin Male Connector SuperMaster Daisy-Chain Controller Server Wiring (Supplied by others) RS-485 2-WIRE B+ A- G B+ A- G...

  • Page 29: Technical Manual

    Appendix Space Available Sign +VLED ADDRESS MODE LOW VOLTAGE INPUT Pre-wired Pre-wired from from CB-7SEG-X10 R5 factory. 2018-02-26 JG factory. Level 2 +VLED ADDRESS MODE LOW VOLTAGE INPUT Level 1 CB-7SEG-X10 R5 2018-02-26 JG Space Available signs ONLY require 1 power and 120-277VAC Input Power (Typ) 1 communication input.
  • Page 30 Appendix 9.8 RedStorm with Smart Signs Wiring Diagram Typical RS485 Termination 120-240VAC Input Power (Typ) RedStorm Sign Control & Reporting Software Installed on Server 3 Pin Female Connector RS485 3 Pin Male Connector SuperMaster Daisy-Chain Controller Server Wiring (Supplied by others) RS-485 2-WIRE B+ A- G...
  • Page 31 Appendix Smart Space Available Sign +VLED Pre-wired ADDRESS MODE from LOW VOLTAGE INPUT factory. Pre-wired Smart Sign Display Pre-wired from from CB-7SEG-X10 R5 2018-02-26 JG factory. factory. +VLED ADDRESS MODE LOW VOLTAGE INPUT ETHERNET ETHERNET Ethernet 120-277VAC Ethernet CB-7SEG-X10 R5 Connection Input Power Connection...
  • Page 32 Appendix 9.9 SuperMaster Controller (SM) Components Power LED (3.3V) – This green LED illuminates solidly when main power is applied Capacitor Bank for Shutdown – Stores a sufficient charge to keep processor running during a power loss, permitting the main processor to store current count values on the SD card. Power LED (5V) –...
  • Page 33 PAIRED for Signal-Tech Overhead Sensors and the choice valid event has occurred. of ALL IN, ALL OUT or HALF IN/HALF OUT for third party Sensor IC Run LED –...
  • Page 34 Notes...
  • Page 35 Notes RedStorm™ 2.1 Parking Guidance System Technical Manual Copyright © 2018 Signal Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 36 4985 Pittsburgh Avenue • Erie, Pennsylvania 16509 Toll Free: 877/547-9900 • Fax: 814/835-2300 www.signal-tech.com Copyright © 2018 Signal Technologies, Inc.

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