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  • Page 1 SmartSensor Matrix USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 SmartSensor Matrix USER GUIDE www.wavetronix.com • 78 East 1700 South Provo, Utah 84606 • 801.734.7200...
  • Page 3 FCC rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Hereby, Wavetronix LLC, declares that the FMCW Traffic Radar (SmartSensor Matrix, model number SS-225) is in accordance with the 2004/108/EC EMC Directive.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction SmartSensor Matrix Package 6 • Selecting a Mounting Loca- tion 7 Part I Installing the SmartSensor Matrix Chapter 1 Installing the SmartSensor Matrix Sensor Mounting Guidelines 14 • Attaching the Mount Bracket to the Pole 15 • Attaching the Sensor to the Mount Bracket 16 •...
  • Page 5 Part II Using SmartSensor Manager Matrix Chapter 4 Installing SmartSensor Manager Matrix Installing SSMM 46 • Microsoft .NET Framework 48 Chapter 5 Communication Serial Connection 51 • Internet Connection 53 • Virtual Con- nection 56 • Viewing Connection Information 58 • Upgrading the Sensor’s Embedded Software 59 Chapter 6 Sensor Settings...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    ˽ SmartSensor Matrix Package ˽ Selecting a Mounting Location The Wavetronix SmartSensor Matrix™ is a stop bar presence detector designed for use at signalized intersections (see Figure I.1). The SmartSensor Matrix detects vehicles through the use of a 24.125 GHz (K band) operating radio frequency. Using what is classified as frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar, SmartSensor Matrix detects and reports vehicle presence in as many as 10 lanes simultaneously.
  • Page 7 Sensor Matrix. Any questions about the information in this guide should be directed to Wavetronix or your distributor. SmartSensor Matrix Package A standard SmartSensor Matrix package may contain the following items: ˽ SmartSensor Matrix detector(s) with installed sensor backplate ˽...
  • Page 8 Consider the following guidelines when selecting a mounting location for each SmartSen- sor Matrix: Corner radar – The SmartSensor Matrix is a corner radar device with a panoramic ˽ 90°, 140-ft. (42.7-m) view (see Figure I.3). The sensor’s mounting location should be selected so that all stop bar detection zones on an approach are within a 6–140-ft.
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION • SMARTSENSOR MATRIX USER GUIDE Sensor Pole 140 ft Figure I.3 – Corner Radar Line of sight – Position the sensor so that it will be able to detect the entire area of ˽ interest. Avoid occlusion by installing the sensor away from trees, signs and other road- side structures.
  • Page 10 500 ft. (152.4 m) can be achieved using 24 VDC operation and the sys- tem’s native RS-485 communications. If your application requires a cable length longer than 500 ft. (152.4 m), contact Wavetronix Technical Services for assistance. The SmartSensor Matrix should be mounted using one of the following options (see Figure I.4): ➊...

  • Page 12: Part I Installing The Smartsensor Matrix

    Part I Installing the SmartSensor Matrix Chapter 1 – Installing the SmartSensor Matrix Chapter 2 – Connecting Power and Surge Protection Chapter 3 – Contact Closure Communication...

  • Page 14: In This Chapter

    Wavetronix, will void the customer warranty. Wavetronix is not liable for any bodily harm or damage caused if service is attempted or if the back cover of the SmartSensor unit is opened. Refer all service questions to...
  • Page 15 In general, the sensor should be placed at a height of roughly 20 ft. (6.1 m), give or take 5 ft. (±1.5 m). ˽ The maximum recommended mounting height for the SmartSensor Matrix is 60 ft. (18.2 m). The minimum is 12 ft. (3.6 m). Placing the sensor above or below these limits will adversely affect detection accuracy.
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 1 • INSTALLING THE SMARTSENSOR MATRIX Take into consideration the sensor’s field of view, which reaches 140 ft. (42.7 m) from ˽ the sensor. Place the sensor so that the field of view covers all the areas of interest.
  • Page 17 CHAPTER 1 • INSTALLING THE SMARTSENSOR MATRIX One swivel joint is used to pan the sensor field of view left or right and the other swivel joint is used to tilt the sensor down towards the roadway. If you are not using the double swivel- mount, make sure the pole straps are adjustable at this point in the installation process.
  • Page 18 Figure 1.4 – Sensor Aligned by Rotating Towards the Stop Bar Use the following steps to correctly align the SmartSensor Matrix: Adjust the side-to-side angle so that the front edge of the field of view provides a view...
  • Page 19 Tear the tab off of the tube of silicon dielectric compound. Squeeze about 25% of the silicon onto the pins of the receptacle side of the connector at the base of the SmartSensor Matrix (see Figure 1.5). Be sure to wipe off any excess compound.
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 1 • INSTALLING THE SMARTSENSOR MATRIX Figure 1.6 – Sensor 6-conductor Cable Connector To set up your network in an orderly fashion, it is recommended that labeling be used on the service end of each SmartSensor 6-conductor cable. A convenient way to label the cables is to mark the last seven digits of the serial number on each sensor and the direction of traffic monitored (see Figure 1.7).
  • Page 21 CHAPTER 1 • INSTALLING THE SMARTSENSOR MATRIX Caution Be careful of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) when handling the SmartSensor Matrix device before and during installation. ESD triggered by the sensor handler, particu- larly on the outer grounding lug before being properly grounded, may cause harmful...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Connecting Power And Surge Protection

    ˽ Providing System Surge Protection ˽ Terminating SmartSensor 6-conductor Cables After installation, each SmartSensor Matrix will need to be integrated into the main traf- fic cabinet for power and surge protection. This chapter contains information on how to provide power and surge protection to a preassembled backplate that accommodates four SmartSensor Matrix sensors (one for each stop bar of a common four-approach intersec- tion).

  • Page 23: Connecting Ac Power

    19-inch rack. Connecting AC Power Since SmartSensor Matrix operates on 10–28 VDC, the standard preassembled backplates provide an AC power conversion option. The backplate includes an AC to DC power con- verter, power surge and circuit breaker.
  • Page 24 AC power, you will need to use surplus DC power inside the traffic cabinet. In this case, Wavetronix recommends you use the Click 221 (8 A DC surge protector) to protect the backplate and SmartSensor Matrix units from DC surges.
  • Page 25 CHAPTER 2 • CONNECTING POWER AND SURGE PROTECTION Caution An authorized electrical technician should install the preassembled backplate. Per- sons other than authorized and approved electrical technicians should NOT attempt to connect the backplate to a power supply and/or traffic control cabinet, as there is a serious risk of electrical shock through unsafe handling of the power source.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 2 • CONNECTING POWER AND SURGE PROTECTION Follow the steps below to provide a low impedance protective earth connection: Connect one end of a protective earth ground wire to the bottom of the PE terminal block. A 10 AWG stranded wire is recommended for protective earth ground connec- tions and is also the largest that will fit in the terminal block.
  • Page 27 Figure 2.6 – Click 222 Faceplate Note The SmartSensor Matrix has built-in surge protection and so there is no need to use a pole-mount box for surge protection on the sensor side of the cable. However, it is strongly recommended that the sensor be connected to a surge protection device in the main traffic cabinet.
  • Page 28 LED does not indicate data received on the A or B ports. Note If the DC Surge OK LED is not on when the Click 222 is powered, call Wavetronix Tech- nical Services for assistance. The Click 222 provides the following three independent serial connections: ˽...
  • Page 29 Figure 2.7 – Click 222 Ports A, B, C and D Terminating SmartSensor 6-conductor Cables The SmartSensor Matrix will receive power once each SmartSensor 6-conductor cable is correctly landed into the plug-in terminals on the backplate (see Figure 2.8 and Table 2.1).
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 2 • CONNECTING POWER AND SURGE PROTECTION Note Do not strip the service end of the cable until after it has been routed through con- duit. The cable should be one continuous run without any splices. Use the steps below to land the sensor cables: After routing your SmartSensor 6-conductor cable into the cabinet, carefully strip back the cable jacket and shielding on the service end of the cable.

  • Page 32: Chapter 3 Contact Closure Communication

    ˽ Attaching and Programming the Click 104 ˽ Channel Mapping Each SmartSensor Matrix communicates with standard traffic cabinets using either the Click 104 DIN rail contact closure module or the Click 112/114 detector rack cards (see Figure 3.1). During real-time operations, up to four channels from each sensor can be sig- naled to a Click 114 or Click 104 (or to a pair of Click 112 cards daisy-chained together).
  • Page 33 Click 104 DIN rail contact closure module and the Click 112/114 detector rack cards. Each SmartSensor Matrix could potentially use up to 16 channels using a combination of Click 104/112/114 contact closure modules. This means that a standard four-approach stop bar detection system can be accommodated by a 64-channel detector rack.
  • Page 34 CHAPTER 3 • CONTACT CLOSURE COMMUNICATION Note An advantage of using the DIP switches for configuration is that if you ever need to replace a Click 112/114, you can simply set the DIP switches on the new card to match the pattern of the DIP switches on the card you are replacing, then slide the new one into the same slot in the detector rack.
  • Page 35 CHAPTER 3 • CONTACT CLOSURE COMMUNICATION Input Mapping Switches Baud Rate Switches Channel Bus 1 Bus 2 Group Click 112 –Selects channels 1 & 2 Figure 3.4 – Click 112 DIP Switches for Channels 1 and 2 Figure 3.5 shows how to set the DIP switches on the Click 112 on the right. This will assign sensor output channels 3 and 4 for output.
  • Page 36 CHAPTER 3 • CONTACT CLOSURE COMMUNICATION As shown in the table below, the outputs are mapped sequentially—that is, they can only be mapped in numerically ordered groups of four (1–4, 5–8, etc.). If you set the switch to 3, for 9–12, then sensor channel 9 would be mapped to output 1, sensor channel 10 would be mapped to output 2, sensor channel 11 would be mapped to output 3, and sensor channel 12 would be mapped to output 4.
  • Page 37 CHAPTER 3 • CONTACT CLOSURE COMMUNICATION Connect a 6-ft. (1.8-m) patch cord from the Click 222 RS-485 B port to a bus 1 port on another rack card. If you are using Click 112 cards, use an 6-in. (15-cm) patch cord to share bus 1 between cards dedicated to the same sensor.
  • Page 38 Mode Switch Figure 3.7 – Click 112/114 Menu Normally, a SmartSensor Matrix sensor will send 10 contact closure messages each second. If a rack card does not receive communications from a sensor within 10 seconds, the rack card will go into fail-safe mode and all of the contact closures will be activated and the cor- responding detection channel LEDs on the faceplate will turn on.
  • Page 39 CHAPTER 3 • CONTACT CLOSURE COMMUNICATION If needed, daisy-chain multiple Click 104 devices together by utilizing both RJ-11 jacks on each device’s faceplate. Click 104 LEDs The front panel of the device features a push-button and three banks of LEDs for on-device configuration and monitoring.

  • Page 40: Channel Mapping

    CHAPTER 3 • CONTACT CLOSURE COMMUNICATION menu option. Press and hold the mode switch to cycle through the submenu. The Level 2 LEDs will light to indicate that the device is cycling though all configuration options. Release the mode switch once the desired configuration option is reached. Quickly press and release the mode switch to select the current configuration option.
  • Page 41 Figure 3.12 – NEMA TS-2 Type 1 Rack Channel to Traffic Phase Example In Figure 3.12, four channels are used from each SmartSensor Matrix. In this example, channel 1 from the first sensor is mapped to traffic phase 1 (left-turn phase on main street).
  • Page 44 Part II Using SmartSensor Manager Matrix Chapter 4 – Installing SmartSensor Manager Matrix Chapter 5 – Communication Chapter 6 – Sensor Settings Chapter 7 – Lanes & Stop Bars Chapter 8 – Zones & Channels Chapter 9 – Verification Chapter 10 – Tools...

  • Page 46: Installing Smartsensor Manager Matrix

    ˽ Installing SSMM ˽ Microsoft .NET Framework The SmartSensor Manager Matrix (SSMM) software enables you to configure and interact with the SmartSensor Matrix. SSMM can be run on any Windows-capable device up to and including Windows 8. Note Windows RT, found on many new Windows tablets, is distinct from Windows 8 and will not run SmartSensor Manager Matrix.
  • Page 47 CHAPTER 4 • INSTALLING SMARTSENSOR MANAGER MATRIX wireless link. Follow the steps below to use the Click 421 to communicate with the SmartSensor Matrix: Rock the Click 421 device onto the green T-bus to the left of the gray T-bus connector on the second DIN rail on the backplate.
  • Page 48 Figure 4.1 – SSMM Setup Wizard Select an installation location. The default location provided is normally “C:\Program Files\Wavetronix. ” If desired, click Browse to choose another location (see Figure 4.2). Figure 4.2 – Location to be Installed Click the Install Now button.
  • Page 49 CHAPTER 4 • INSTALLING SMARTSENSOR MANAGER MATRIX SSMM software. A PDF reader program (i.e. Adobe Acrobat Reader) is required to view the release notes. Click Finish to complete the setup process. Note SSMM is designed for the 96 DPI display setting. The application may not display text properly, and may not function properly in general, if the display is not set to 96 DPI.

  • Page 50: Communication

    Communication In this chapter ˽ Serial Connection ˽ Internet Connection ˽ Virtual Connection ˽ Viewing Connection Info ˽ Upgrading the Sensor’s Embedded Software Once the sensors are installed, use the SSMM software to change settings, view data and configure the sensors to the roadway. Launch SSMM by either clicking on the icon that was placed on your desktop or clicking the icon found in the Start menu.
  • Page 51 CHAPTER 5 • COMMUNICATION Figure 5.1 – SSMM Splash Screen (left) and Main Screen (right) You can always view the version of SSMM you are using by right-clicking on the main screen and then clicking SSM Matrix Version. To see the version, date and timestamp of the individual components that make up the program, select Component Version (see Fig- ure 5.2).

  • Page 52: Serial Connection

    Select the type of search (Full or Quick) you would like to perform. A full search will find all SmartSensor Matrix units on the selected RS-485 control bus and can take up to 30 seconds; a quick search can be used after the first time a full search has been performed.
  • Page 53 Note It is recommended that you label the service end of each SmartSensor Matrix cable when the cable is pulled so that the approach the sensor is monitoring can be docu- mented. You may need to power down all sensors except for the one you are configur- ing in order to determine which approach it is monitoring.

  • Page 54: Internet Connection

    Internet Connection The SmartSensor Matrix can be connected to the Internet, allowing access to the sensor from anywhere with Internet access. The following is a list of ways to connect the SmartSen- sor Matrix to the Internet: ˽...
  • Page 55 Note The Internet connection is made to the control bridge and NOT to the data ports. Use the steps below to connect to the SmartSensor Matrix using an Internet connection: Click on Communication. Click the Internet tab and the Internet setting options will appear (see Figure 5.5).
  • Page 56 CHAPTER 5 • COMMUNICATION Figure 5.6 – Internet Connection Screen Click the Connect button. When a connection is established you will be directed back to the home page. If you have problems connecting: Make sure that all power and communication wiring is correct. Check the address and port number.
  • Page 57 CHAPTER 5 • COMMUNICATION Imports an Deletes an Address Book Address Book Exports an Address Book Edits the Selected Device Adds a Device to the Address Book Deletes a Device from the Address Book Figure 5.7 – Address Book Virtual Connection A virtual connection allows you to use the SSMM software without being connected to an actual sensor.
  • Page 58 CHAPTER 5 • COMMUNICATION Figure 5.8 – Virtual Connection Screen Select or create a virtual sensor file (.vsf) by clicking the magnifying glass icon. Click the Search button. This may take up to 30 seconds while the sensors on your vir- tual control bus are discovered and listed.
  • Page 59 After the file is successfully backed up, the virtual sensor file will change to a sensor setup file and can be restored to any sensor in the field. When a connection is made to the SmartSensor Matrix, the main menu will appear and all configuration options will become available (see Figure 5.9).

  • Page 60: The Sensor's Embedded Software

    The error log contains all errors stored in the sensor’s memory buffer. If you are having trouble connecting, using the error log may be helpful in the troubleshooting process. If you continue having trouble, save the error log file and contact Wavetronix Technical Services. Note The error log is cleared every time you close SSMM, so if you need to save the file, do so before shutting the program down.
  • Page 61 Figure 5.12 – Sensor’s Embedded Software Upgrade (left) and Details Table (right) Click the Details button to view the firmware versions of both the SSMM software and the SmartSensor Matrix. Once the Version Control screen appears, you can do one of the following: ˽...
  • Page 62 Click the UPLOAD FIRMWARE button to install the firmware embedded in SSMM onto the SmartSensor Matrix. The Recheck button will query the sensor to see if the firmware bundled in SSMM is different than the version running on the sensor.

  • Page 64: Sensor Settings

    Sensor Settings In this chapter ˽ General Sensor Settings ˽ Comm Sensor Settings ˽ Advanced Sensor Settings Click the Sensor Settings link on the main menu to change and save settings on the sensor. General Sensor Settings The General tab of the Sensor Settings screen allows you to change the sensor description, RF channel and other settings (see Figure 6.1).
  • Page 65 CHAPTER 6 • SENSOR SETTINGS Figure 6.1 – Serial Settings Window The General tab contains the following fields: Serial Number – Contains the sensor serial number and cannot be edited. ˽ Sensor ID – Contains the ID used to uniquely identify all sensors on a multi-drop bus. ˽...
  • Page 66 None. In many cases, data push will only occur over port 2. If you would like to change which port is used to push data, please contact Wavetronix Technical Services first, as changing this setting can affect how the sensor, and other devices connected to it, are wired.

  • Page 67: Advanced Tab

    CHAPTER 6 • SENSOR SETTINGS ˽ Source – In normal use, the source is always the radar antenna. However, in some cases, other sources may be used for demonstrations or evaluations. When the source is switched to Diagnostic, the antenna is no longer used. Instead, a predetermined sequence of traffic will appear.

  • Page 68: Lanes & Stop Bars

    Lanes & Stop Bars In this chapter ˽ Display Options ˽ Menu Bar ˽ Automatic Configuration ˽ Manual Configuration After Sensor Settings, the next option available from the main menu is Sensor Setup. When you click this option, the first screen that appears is Lanes & Stop Bars. The Lanes &...

  • Page 69: Display Options

    CHAPTER 7 • LANES & STOP BARS Vehicle detections are represented by tracks (a series of dots) along the sensor’s view. The vehicle tracks show where the sensor is detecting traffic and will later help you configure lanes. Vehicle track history can be cleared from the screen by clicking the Clear Tracks but- ton below the sensor view.
  • Page 70 CHAPTER 7 • LANES & STOP BARS The Edit Area also contains the approach name in a small window outside of the sensor’s view (see Figure 7.3) If needed, click on the name box to see the entire approach name. This allows you to always know which approach is being configured.
  • Page 71 CHAPTER 7 • LANES & STOP BARS Figure 7.5 – Automatic Configuration Overlay SmartSensor Matrix is constantly running the auto-configuration process in order to find undiscovered lanes and stop bars. During this process, lanes will appear in the Auto Cfg overlay.

  • Page 72: Menu Bar

    CHAPTER 7 • LANES & STOP BARS Figure 7.6 – Capture Window Note If a stop bar is found for a lane during the auto-configuration process, it will be cap- tured with the lane. Menu Bar The menu bar at the bottom of the screen allows you to perform a variety of operations during sensor configuration.

  • Page 73: Saving The Configuration

    Figure 7.8 – Save Changes Dialog Moving the Sensor View The SSMM software shows the position of the SmartSensor Matrix and the view is drawn from the perspective of the sensor. The sensor’s default position is in the bottom-left corner of the display.

  • Page 74: Editing Thresholds

    Changing Matrix thresholds can have an adverse effect on Matrix performance when done incorrectly. It is recommended only to edit the Matrix thresholds under the di- rection of Wavetronix Technical Support. Click on the Edit Thresholds button. This will turn the sensor’s view green and allow you to change the sensitivity of certain areas in the view.

  • Page 75: Automatic Configuration

    Figure 7.12 – Sensitivity Slider Window Automatic Configuration Use the following steps to auto-configure the SmartSensor Matrix: Move the sensor to the appropriate location by clicking the button. Click the button to clear the edit area.

  • Page 76: Manual Configuration

    CHAPTER 7 • LANES & STOP BARS Manual Configuration After the automatic configuration process is complete, manual adjustments can be made to fine-tune the sensor configuration. In some cases, it will be easier to configure the sensor manually than to use the auto-configured lanes and stop bars. The following manual opera- tions can be performed: ˽...
  • Page 77 CHAPTER 7 • LANES & STOP BARS Figure 7.15 – Moving Lane Outside Edit Area Inserting/Deleting/Moving a Stop Bar To insert a lane stop bar: Select a lane in the edit area. Click on the selected lane again to bring up the Edit Lane window (see Figure 7.14). Click on the Insert Stop Bar option of the Edit Lane window.
  • Page 78 CHAPTER 7 • LANES & STOP BARS To delete a lane node: Select a lane in the edit area. Click on the selected lane in the vicinity of the desired node to bring up the Node Ad- justment window (see Figure 7.17). Click on the Delete Node option.
  • Page 79 CHAPTER 7 • LANES & STOP BARS Adjusting the Width of a Lane Node Adjusting the width of a lane node will adjust the width of the lane. Select a lane in the edit area. Click on the selected lane and then click again on the node that will be adjusted and the Edit Node window will appear.

  • Page 80: Zones & Channels

    Zones & Channels In this chapter ˽ Menu Bar ˽ Placing Zones ˽ Measuring Zones After you have configured the lanes and stop bars, click on tab 2 to configure the zones and channels. The Zones & Channels screen allows you to place zones and configure detection channels (see Figure 8.1).
  • Page 81 CHAPTER 8 • ZONES & CHANNELS When you enter the Zones & Channels tab and you haven’t yet configured any zones, you will be prompted to add auto zones (see Figure 8.2). If you click Yes, a zone will be placed in each configured lane.
  • Page 82 CHAPTER 8 • ZONES & CHANNELS Figure 8.3 – Zones & Channels Menu Bar The Zones & Channels menu bar contains the following options: ˽ To Main Menu – Returns you to the main menu. ˽ Save Config – Saves the zones and channel mapping to the sensor. ˽...
  • Page 83 CHAPTER 8 • ZONES & CHANNELS Editing Zones Click the Edit Zone button to adjust the currently selected zone. An entire zone can be moved by clicking and dragging or by using the arrow buttons on the Edit Zone window (see Figure 8.5).
  • Page 84 CHAPTER 8 • ZONES & CHANNELS Normal Channel The normal channel detects presence in the zone. This means that as soon as the leading edge of the vehicle breaks the plane of the leading edge of the zone, the channel will be activated (see Figure 8.7).
  • Page 85 CHAPTER 8 • ZONES & CHANNELS Pulse Channel A pulse activates the channel for a very short period of time once the front edge of the ve- hicle crosses the leading edge of the zone (see Figure 8.9). You can configure how long you would like the pulse to be by changing the pulse channel width setting (see Figure 8.13).
  • Page 86 CHAPTER 8 • ZONES & CHANNELS Figure 8.10 – Zone/Channel Map Window Each channel column contains channel number and channel type (N=normal, C=count, P=pulse). Click on the individual zones in the zone column to highlight the zones in the edit area. Editing Channels The Edit Channel button will allow you to choose the channel type, map/un-map zones to a selected channel, and change delay/extend settings (see Figure 8.11).

  • Page 87: Output Settings

    ˽ Phase – Since the SmartSensor Matrix is capable of monitoring more than one phase, this setting allows you to enter the phase number that most closely represents the phase the sensor is monitoring. By default, the Phase will be set to “00;” if the phase is left at “00, ”...
  • Page 88 CHAPTER 8 • ZONES & CHANNELS Figure 8.13 – Output Settings Pop-up The dashes in the table mean that those particular settings are disabled due to the selected channel type. Double click on any channel row to change the output settings for that channel. Measuring Zones The SSMM software contains a feature that allows you to see how large a zone is as well as a number of other distance measurements.
  • Page 89 CHAPTER 8 • ZONES & CHANNELS where on the edit area and used to measure anything in the sensor’s view (see Figure 8.15). These flags will NOT be saved to the sensor. Figure 8.15 – Using Flags...

  • Page 90: Verification

    Verification In this chapter ˽ Channel Indicators ˽ Verification Menu Bar After the configuration is complete, you will need to verify that the sensor was configured correctly. To verify lane configuration and channel mapping, click on tab 3. This will bring up the Verification window (see Figure 9.1).
  • Page 91 CHAPTER 9 • VERIFICATION Vehicle detections in a stopped queue are represented by a stationary light blue rectangle. Channel Indicators When detections enter a zone, they will cause the indicators for the channel mapped to that zone to turn red. To see the zones mapped to a particular channel, select that channel by clicking on its indicator (see Figure 9.2).
  • Page 92 CHAPTER 9 • VERIFICATION Figure 9.3 – Delay and Extend Zone Settings When vehicles stop before and after a zone, the stopped vehicle queue is extended to fill the space between the two vehicles. This ensures that a queue of vehicles that extends in front and behind a zone will always activate the zone even if the vehicles are not directly over it (see Figure 9.4).
  • Page 93 CHAPTER 9 • VERIFICATION undo your last edit, edit thresholds and pause/play traffic (see Figure 9.6). Click the but- ton at the right side of the menu bar to see a window with menu descriptions. Figure 9.6 – Verification View Menu Bar The Verification menu bar contains the following options: To Main Menu –...

  • Page 94: Tools

    Tools In this chapter ˽ Backup/Restore ˽ Rack Cards Tools ˽ Tracker Logging ˽ Sensor Self Tests The Tools screen allows you to back up or restore your sensor configuration, log vehicle detec- tions, and perform several other functions (see Figure 10.1). When connected to a sensor, all the options will be active except for the Rack Card Tools option.
  • Page 95 CHAPTER 10 • TOOLS Backup/Restore To back up or restore the sensor settings that you have changed, click the Backup/Restore button on the Tools screen (see Figure 10.2). Figure 10.2 – Backup/Restore To create a backup, click on the magnifying glass icon in the Back-up File section. Choose a destination, type in a filename for your new backup and click OK, then click the Back-up Sensor Setup button.
  • Page 96 Since this tool can be used without a sensor, it can reduce the amount of time spent on-site when installing a SmartSensor Matrix system. You can use the rack card tool to verify rack card connections while cable is being pulled through conduit or the sensors are being in- stalled.

  • Page 97: Firmware Version

    CHAPTER 10 • TOOLS Figure 10.4 – Rack Card Tool Serial Settings After you have entered the correct settings, close the Serial Settings window and click the Search button. Once a list of devices appears, click on the desired row. You can identify a device by its ID, Device, Description or Location fields.
  • Page 98 CHAPTER 10 • TOOLS Channel Outputs Switch The Channel Outputs toggle switch and 1–16 checkboxes are used to help assist in testing of the rack card outputs. If the Channel Outputs switch is ON, all the selected channel outputs on the Click 112/114 rack card or Click 104 contact closure device will be active.
  • Page 99 CHAPTER 10 • TOOLS This tool records vehicle detections as shown on the Verification page. Recorded vehicle detections can be used later for playback using a virtual connection. Click on the open folder icon to select a log file. The Select Tracker Log File screen allows you to specify the name of an existing log file or to create a new file (see Figure 10.6).
  • Page 100 Figure 10.8 – Sensor Diagnostics The test results will appear as either “Success” or “Failed” (see Figure 10.9). If the sensor fails a sensor self test, contact Wavetronix Technical Services for assistance. Figure 10.9 – Sensor Self Tests (Success and Failed)

  • Page 102: Appendix

    ˽ Appendix D – Click 600 Installation ˽ Appendix E - Matrix Extended Range Appendix A – Cable Connector Definitions The connector end of the SmartSensor 6-conductor cable mates to the 8-pin connector on the SmartSensor Matrix (see Figure A.1).
  • Page 103 6-conductor cable connector uses a MILC-C-26482 Series 1 connector, crimping contacts and a watertight back shell. A kit with these parts can be ordered directly from Wavetronix. Size 20 contacts are used to accommodate the 20 and 22 AWG wires in the cable. (The SmartSensor 6-conductor cable’s red and black wires provide a 20 AWG wire pair.
  • Page 104 Crimp the wires by following the crimping tool instructions. Daniels Manufacturing Company provides professional grade crimping tools and detailed instructions on crimping. Wavetronix recommends the DMF AF8 M22520/1-01 or equivalent tool for crimping. Manually press the contacts into the back side of the connector plug.
  • Page 105 APPENDIX Note Contact Wavetronix Technical Services if you have a need for a cabled connection over 500 ft. (152.4 m). Appendix C – Click 221 User Reference Guide The Click 221 is a DC 8 A surge protector (8 A is the maximum rating of a T-bus connec- tor).
  • Page 106 If the LED flickers on an then off when power is applied, this means that the device is conducting power, but the surge is no longer fully functional. When the surge is no longer fully functional, please contact Wavetronix Technical Services for assistance. Appendix D – Click 600 Installation...
  • Page 107 You don’t need to do anything to get the surge protection running; just be aware that this device provides protection for the cabinet from surges coming in on the sensor cables. (Each SmartSensor Matrix has its own onboard surge protection.) Terminating the SmartSensor 6-conductor Cable Each Click 600 can interface with up to four sensors.
  • Page 108 APPENDIX configure the sensor, and lets the sensor send its detection data back to the cabinet. Before you can plug in the cables, you’ll need to terminate each one into the terminal blocks included with your Click 600. The method for doing this is identical to the method used with the preassembled backplates, so for detailed instructions on how to terminate the ca- bles, please see the Terminating SmartSensor 6-conductor Cables section in chapter 2 of this guide.
  • Page 109 APPENDIX Note You don’t have to do anything special to tell the device to push data on any port; all data received on any port is automatically pushed on all other ports. The data bus portion of the faceplate also has the following features: next to each RJ-11 jack is a switch that turns power on and off to the associated sensor;...

  • Page 110: Appendix E - Matrix Extended Range

    Use these LEDs to monitor the state of the Click 600. Appendix E – Matrix Extended Range There are a few things that you should be aware of when using SmartSensor Matrix near the edge of its 140 foot range..
  • Page 111 APPENDIX Figure E.1 – Matrix Beam Footprints In an installation where the SmartSensor Matrix is installed in its preferred stop bar loca- tion, angular resolution will likely not be a problem. This is because as the vehicles approach the stop bar they will pass through the middle of the sensor’s view and be resolved. Also, as the cars approach the stop bar they move into a more side-fire orientation to the beams and then can be resolved by their range differences.
  • Page 112 Figure E.2 – Dual Approach Monitoring Signal-to-Noise Ratio and the Stop bar Effect The SmartSensor Matrix collects data beyond its advertised range. However, the signal-to- noise ratio, or the signal-to-clutter ratio, is not large enough at the far ranges to consistently detect a vehicle.
  • Page 113 As always, if you have questions regarding the suitability of a location for SmartSensor Matrix deployment, please contact Wavetronix Technical Services or your authorized Wa- vetronix dealer for assistance. Appendix F – Command Line Arguments...
  • Page 114 APPENDIX Perform a batch upgrade of sensors to a new version of firmware. As a simple example, a Microsoft Windows batch file can be used to sequentially upgrade all the sensors listed in the file. Note The auto upgrade command line feature will connect to one sensor at a time and upgrade if necessary.
  • Page 115 APPENDIX “C:\Program Files\Wavetronix\SmartSensor Manager Matrix v1.4.2\Bin\SSM Matrix v1.4.2.exe” Internet Or it is possible to specify all of the connection options as in the following example: “C:\Program Files\Wavetronix\SmartSensor Manager Matrix v1.4.2\Bin\SSM Matrix v1.4.2.exe” Internet UseID 18,20 10.10.254.21 4002 1000 02048 For serial connections Arguments 4–12 are as follows: ˽...
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