Miovision Hardware Setup Guide
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Staff Training Document
OVERVIEW This guide contains important safety and usage information for obtaining the best results from Miovision’s System. Please read through all sections before attempting to operate the hardware or software.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Pole-Mount VCU Setup
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Operating Parameters ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Positioning the VCU ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Setting up the Pole-Mount VCU .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Taking Down the Pole-Mount VCU ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Recording with the VCU ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Charging the VCU ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Updating VCU Firmware ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Tripod VCU Setup Positioning the VCU ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Setting up the Tripod VCU ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Taking Down the Tripod VCU .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 VCU Power Pack Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Operating Parameters ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Setting up the Power Pack ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Charging the Power Pack ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23 ATR VCU Setup Guide Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Distance Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Camera Angle Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24 Roundabout VCU Setup Guide Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Distance Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Visibility .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Three Legged Roundabout ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Four Legged Roundabout ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Five Legged Roundabout .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 VCU Battery Guide Power & Consumption Capacity .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27 The Impact of Temperature .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27 Storage Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Recharging Your Batteries
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P O L E - M O U N T VC U S ET U P SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow these instructions to ensure your safety and the safety of others: Do Not... 1.
Safety First! Learn how to properly deploy the VCU and spend the time to do so, rather than rushing.
Hang on the VCU when it is deployed
2. Position the VCU such that it will fall over into the roadway or sidewalk 3. Deploy the VCU when wind-speed exceeds 50 mph, or in other extreme weather conditions 4. Touch any exposed battery leads or circuitry 5. Get the electronics wet 6. Extend and retract the mast quickly - your hands might be caught in between the sections of the mast 7. Position the VCU such that the extended mast will touch telephone or power lines 8. Secure the VCU with only 1 nylon ratchet strap or only 1 steel banding strap Do... 1.
Securely fasten the security cable as described in this guide
2. Securely fasten at least 2 straps - either nylon ratchet and/or steel banding 3. Use a chain to secure the VCU against the pole, light standard or Tripod (optional) 4. Wear safety gloves while setting up and taking down the unit (optional)
OPERATING PARAMETERS Deployed Height: ~25 ft. + the height at which you mounted the bracket Temperature Range: -22 F to 113 F (-25 C to 45 C) Maximum Wind Load: 50 mph Day/Night: Camera rated for 0.03 lux. Usable for 24-hour studies Max. Battery Life: 24 hours of continuous use Battery Recharge Time: ~4.5 hours Memory Types Accepted: SD Memory cards (incl. SDHC) Max. Recording Time: 2GB Memory Card: ~8 hours 4GB Memory Card: ~18 hours 8GB Memory Card: ~36 hours (Power pack required) 16GB Memory Card: ~72 hours (Power pack required) 32GB Memory Card: ~144 hours (Power pack required) Weather : Operates in rain, sleet, heat and snow
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POSITIONING THE VCU Positioning and mounting the unit properly is key to recording usable video and getting accurate results. Follow these guidelines as closely as possible. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines will result in video that the software rejects for analysis. If this is the case, we will notify you ASAP and you will have to re-record the scene properly. Attach to a Pole Close to a Corner of the Intersection Attach the unit to a pole within 12 ft. of a corner of the intersection. The software requires a bird’seye-view of the roadway, with all approaches clearly visible. If the unit is placed further than 12 ft.
Very Important! Proper positioning of the unit is the single most important factor for the software’s accuracy.
from a corner, the cars on the far approaches appear significantly smaller in the video. Types of Poles There are typically two types of poles at an intersection: streetlight / power poles and signal poles. Out of the two, signal poles are ideal - as they are closer to the roadway and always have an unobstructed view. They are also less likely to have power lines above them. Here are some examples of correct and incorrect pole selection: LEGEND A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N.
Correct Placement. This signal pole is close to the intersection, has an unobstructed view, and is not under power lines. Correct Placement. This signal pole is close to the intersection, has an unobstructed view, and is not under power lines. Correct Placement. This signal pole is close to the intersection, has an unobstructed view, and is not under power lines. Correct Placement. This signal pole is close to the intersection, has an unobstructed view, and is not under power lines. Incorrect Placement. The streetlight pole is too far away from the intersection. Pick a pole within 12 ft of one of the corners of the intersection. Incorrect Placement. Though it would be close enough to the intersection, this pole’s view is blocked by a tree. Correct Placement. This streetlight pole is close enough, clear of obstruction, and not under power lines. Incorrect Placement. This streetlight pole is too far from the intersection and is under power lines. Incorrect Placement. Though it would be close enough to the intersection, this pole is blocked by power lines. Correct Placement. Assuming you could mount the VCU on the right side of the pole to avoid the power lines, this pole is in a good position. Correct Placement. This streetlight pole is close enough, clear of obstruction, and not under power lines. Incorrect Placement. Though it would be close enough to the intersection, this pole is blocked by power lines. Incorrect Placement. Though it would be close enough to the intersection, this pole is blocked by power lines. Correct Placement. This streetlight pole is close enough, clear of obstruction, and not under power lines.
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Intersection Tips Use any resources available to determine the size of the intersection in order to plan how many VCUs you require, and appropriate deployment locations before you go out into the field.
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POSITIONING THE VCU CONT’D Clear View of the Intersection Mount the unit so that it has a clear, unobstructed view of the intersection. Signal arms, other poles, wires, trees, etc. can all block the camera’s view. Some obstruction is acceptable, but try to minimize the number of objects that block the camera’s view. For instance, a telephone pole that blocks a small section of roadway is acceptable; a large tree that obscures half of the intersection is not. Whenever possible, avoid any obstructions. Intersection within Size Restrictions To maintain the highest degree of accuracy, it is imperative to not stretch the limits of the VCU units. A single VCU is capable of capturing an intersection that is 150 ft. at the largest point diagonally. If an intersection is greater than 150 ft. in diameter, then two VCUs would be required to complete the study. Correct Setup of Intersection
Correct Setup of 8-Lane Highway
Fully Extended Mast The mast must be fully extended to its maximum height of 25 ft. Failure to do so can reduce the accuracy of the data. If the camera is placed at a height lower than 25 ft, larger vehicles may act as obstructions for smaller cars. Ensure that you avoid all power-lines and telephone cables when selecting the mounting pole. All Approaches Visible to Camera Ensure that each approach is within the camera’s field of view by confirming on the LCD screen. If any approach is not fully visible to the camera, the software cannot analyze the traffic to or from it.
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Setup Star Rating System Miovision provides feedback on the quality of setup for every study done. Our feedback allows you to improve your setups over time, ensuring the highest degree of accuracy possible. When the setup quality of a study falls to a level where Miovision feels uncomfortable with the accuracy of the data that would be provided, an email is sent to the customer informing them that their study has been rejected. In some instances there may only be concern over the accuracy of particular movements and only those movements would be rejected. In this case an email would also be sent to the customer, encouraging them to login to the portal and choose whether to continue with the analysis without the rejected movements, or whether to cancel the analysis and re-record the study with an improved VCU setup. You should always strive to get the highest possible Setup Star Rating as this reduces this risk of having a movement or study rejected. The Setup Star Rating System provides both a rating (out of 5) and comments on how to improve the VCU setup for future studies. Examples Setup Ratings: Away from the Sun Placing the camera along the NorthSouth axis is a quick and easy way to avoid sunlight shining directly into the camera lens. All approaches fully visible.
Place the VCU within 12 ft. of the intersection.
Intersection is larger than 150 ft., use two VCUs.
Avoid any obstructions and place the VCU within 12 ft. of intersection.
Facing Away from the Sun Position the unit to avoid the sun shining directly into the camera. Though some sun glare is acceptable, direct sunlight blinds the camera, which may impair clarity of the approaches and reduce accuracy. Remember, if you can’t see the cars and approaches on the LCD screen, the software won’t be able to see them either. h e l p . m i o v i s i o n . c o m
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SETTING UP THE POLE-MOUNT VCU 1. Attach the Mast to Bracket 1.1. Unscrew the bracket clasps. Remove the front plates of the bracket clasps, leaving the screws exposed.
Out of Reach Mounting the VCU out of reach from the ground prevents passers-by from tampering and makes the unit less visibly obvious.
1.2. Place mast in open clasps. Hold the mast up to the two open clasps, and reattach the front plates you removed in step 1.1. It is recommended to securely tighten the nuts
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with a wrench or ratchet, though you can also tighten them with your hands. Do not tighten the nuts to the point where the pressure warps the round shape of the fibre glass mast. Doing so will make it difficult to properly extend and retract the mast. Note that many users choose to leave the mast and bracket attached permanently as one assembled piece.
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2. Attach Bracket to pole with two Ratchet Straps 2.1. Hold mast and bracket up to the pole. Take the mast and bracket, which are now connected as a single unit, and hold them against the pole so that the rubber feet on the back of the bracket are against the pole. 2.2. Run the ratchet strap through the bracket and around the pole. While holding the bracket against the pole with one hand, use your other hand to string the ratchet strap around the pole and bracket. Keep the strap fairly loose on the pole at this stage - you will tighten it later. 2.3. Move the bracket and strap to the desired height on the pole and tighten. To mount the unit out of reach from ground-level you may wish to use a step ladder to move the bracket and strap up along the pole to the desired height. Once the VCU is out of reach, position the ratchet strap so that it is at the same level as the top rubber foot and then tighten it until the bracket is secure. Note: You can mount the unit at ground level to the pole or you can mount it at any height along the pole, so long as the mast is fully extended and the camera can see all the approaches of the intersection. P•8
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2.4. Use the 2 steel banding straps to tightly secure the unit against the pole. (Please note: VCUs currently come with a second nylon ratchet strap in place of the steel banding straps) Once the unit is at the desired height and supported by the tightened nylon strap, run the metal banding straps around the bracket and pole and tighten them with a screwdriver (or power drill with a screwdriver attachment). Though one strap would be sufficient to bear the weight of the unit, we strongly recommend using both steel banding straps in addition to the nylon strap for added support and security. Note: Depending on the diameter of the pole, it is not
Two Banding Straps:
uncommon to combine the two banding straps together to act as one banding strap. 3. Attach Control Box to Bracket 3.1. Slip the sleeve on the back of the box onto the bracket’s square. Line up the sleeve on the back of the control box with the square that is in the middle of the bracket, and slowly lower the box onto the square. Note that there are two squares - you will want to place the control box on the side of the bracket that will have the connector ports on the box facing outwards toward the mast. The Power Pack, if one was purchased and should it be required, can be attached on the other square.
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3.2. Attach the cord from the bottom of the mast to the side of the control box. Take the cord that comes out of the canister at the bottom of the mast, and connect it to the side of the control box. Note that there are two connectors - connect the cord from the bottom of the mast to the 4-pin connector. A Power Pack can be attached to the 5-pin connector. Make sure you tighten the ring around the connector. Note that the cord will only connect in one way with the socket - do not try to force the connection if it will not insert easily. 3.3 Power on the control box
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4. Extend the Mast 4.1. Attach the Camera to the Mast. Unscrew the wing bolt from the camera. Line up the hole in the base of the camera shroud with the hole in the camera mount at the top of the mast. Bud the flush side of the base of the shroud up against the inner side of the camera mount. Insert the wing bolt into the hole from the outside of the camera mount and push it inward toward the fused
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round nut. Tighten the bolt until the camera is snug and secure. 4.2. Angle Camera. Set the angle of the camera so that it will have a full view of the
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roadway. A full view means that all approaches are clearly visible. 4.3. Extend the Mast. Hold the top section of the mast stationary so it does not twist. With your other hand, loosen the clamp directly below, and extend the section to maximum height (until you meet resistance). Then retighten the clamp so that it is secure (but do not overtighten). Repeat for all sections of the pole, working your way down the mast. The mast section directly above the bottom-most twist clamp will have a hole near the bottom of it that will line up with the hole in the plastic sleeve just below that last twist clamp. You may notice red friction tape on this mast section pass by the hole in the plastic sleeve as you extend it. Like the other mast sections, extend this one until you meet resistance and then rotate it to align the holes. 4.4. Ensure Camera is Positioned well by looking at the screen. Make sure that you can see all approaches clearly. If not, collapse the mast again and adjust the camera angle before re-extending the mast. 5. Program the Control Box (see “Recording with the VCU”). 6. Secure the Unit 6.1. Place Security Pin in Mast When the mast is fully extended, the camera angle is positioned correctly and the security pin holes through in the mast are aligned, insert the security pin and slide it through the mast to the other side.
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6.2. Secure the First Lock. Take one of the pad locks, open it and loop it through the hole in the end of the security pin. Loop one end of the security cable through the lock and close the lock.
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6.3. Deploy the Security Cable. Weave the other end of the security cable through the open sections of the bracket and around the pole you’ve secured the bracket to. Wrap the security cable one complete rotation around the pole and then feed it through the control box handle. 6.4. Secure the Second Lock. Close the control box door and fasten the snaps. Open the second pad lock and loop it through the hole in the upper right-hand corner of the door above the top snap. Loop the end of the security cable through the lock and close the lock. 6.5. Secure the Third Lock.
(On reverse side)
Open the third pad lock and loop it through one of the holes in the sleeve on the back of the control box and close the lock. This prevents the Control Box from being lifted off the bracket square. 6.6. Chain to Pole (Optional). For additional security, string a chain around the VCU pole and around a tree or telephone pole and secure with a lock (lock and chain not included).
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TAKING DOWN THE POLE-MOUNT VCU 1. Stop the Recording If recording has not stopped, press any key on the keypad or press the stop button. Pressing Stop Recording! If you power the VCU off before stopping recording, the last hour of your video will be corrupted. Always stop recording before you turn off the unit.
the stop button will stop recording immediately while pressing any other key will ask for confirmation. Power down the unit when you are sure that recording is finished. Failure to stop the recording before powering down or removing the memory card will result in corrupted video. 2. Remove Security Cable Unlock and remove the padlocks, and unstring the security cable. Also remove any additional security measures you have used (extra chains, etc.). 3. Take Down the Mast Remove the security pin that goes through the center of the pole. Loosen the clamps on the bottom of the mast and slowly let each section of the mast fall into the previous one, tightening the twist clamp below each section before retracting the next. Repeat this for each section of the mast. Be careful not to get your hands caught between the sections by letting the mast retract freely.
Use Caps! Make sure you always put the cap back on the port on the side of the unit when you are taking down the VCU. Without the cap, the port can be damaged during transport.
4. Remove Control Box (& Power Pack) Unscrew the mast video cable from the side of the control box. If a Power Pack was attached, unscrew both ends of the power cable from both the control box and Power Pack. Re-secure the connector caps on the connector plug-in ports. This will protect the plug-in ports during transit. Slide the control box sleeve off of the bracket square - do the same for the Power Pack if attached. 6. Remove Steel Banding Using a screwdriver, loosen the two steel banding straps and remove them. 7. Remove Nylon Ratchet Strap Loosen the nylon strap(s) - if you mounted the unit high on the pole, you will need to carefully move it back down the pole. Once the mast is resting on or near the ground, you can fully loosen the strap(s). Make sure to hold the bracket and mast so they don’t drop. 8. Detach Mast from Bracket (Optional) Loosen the nuts from the bolts holding the bracket clasps together and remove the front plate of the clasps. Pull the mast out from the bracket. Re-secure the front plates with the nuts and bolts so as not to loose them.
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RECORDING WITH THE VCU The VCU uses a digital video recorder (DVR) to record video to an SD memory card. Use the keypad to control the DVR and use the LCD screen to see the user interface and the camera view. The same process applies to both the Pole-mount and Tripod VCU setups. Note: By default the Date / Time are set to Eastern Standard Time. Please make sure to enter your local time which can be updated in the Settings menu. Turning On the VCU 1. Insert Memory Card. Insert a formatted memory card into the SD memory slot. 2. Turn on the VCU. Switch on the unit by hitting the power button next to this icon: 3. Wait Until Main Menu Appears. As the DVR is booting up, you will see a loading screen. When booting is complete, you will be presented with the main menu. 4. Confirm Unit Battery Power. Check the LCD screen to make sure there is sufficient
Daylight Savings Remember to change your clocks on the unit manually, as they will not automatically update.
battery power left for your intended recording. Keypad Functions The keypad serves as navigation to the DVR. It is located on the top right of the VCU’s face:
1. Sleep
8. Battery Pack
2. Arrows
3. Return
7. Home
6. Option
4. Record 5. Stop 1.
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Setting Dates & Times It’s important that you set the dates and times accurately.
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Cut-lines
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Sleep - Puts the unit to sleep - Use after you’ve scheduled a recording for a later time. Note that the unit will not enter sleep mode if a scheduled record start time is less than 10 minutes away. Press any button Grey on the keypad to wake up the unit. Arrows - Use to navigate through the menus and Orange settings fields. Blue - Returns the user to the previous screen. If Return pressed from the Main Menu, it hides the menu when Keypad cable out the unit is connected to the mast and camera. Record - Brings user to the “Record Now” Screen
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Stop - Stops recording that’s currently underway. Option - Brings up a submenu of options for whichever part of the menu you have highlighted. For instance, when in Play.Browse you can use the option key to delete or copy recordings. You can use the Option key whenever you see this symbol in the bottom right corner of the screen: 7. Home - Brings the user to the Main Menu. 8. - Enables and Disables the optional Power pack accessory. Always press Stop before powering down unit.
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Camera View Pressing Return from the Main Menu will hide the Menu and show the Camera’s current view.
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The Menu There are various Main Menu options that can be performed with the VCU. 1. Take Snapshot. This feature allows you to take a 5-second video clip from the camera. 2. Play. Browse. This menu item allows you to see and play the videos that are already on the SD memory card. Files can also be managed on the card (copy, delete, move, etc.) by navigating to a file and pressing the Options key on the keypad. 3. Record Now. This option allows a user to begin recording immediately. Simply set the length of your desired recording. If no length is specified, it will record indefinitely until someone manually stops the recording, the memory card is full or the batteries run out. 4. Schedule. Use this menu item to schedule new recordings or edit the existing recording schedules. • Important! If you turn the unit off while in Sleep Mode, be sure to turn it back on before the next scheduled recording the unit will not wake itself up when the power switch is off.
Under Schedule a New Recording a user can specify the start date / time and length of the recording. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the settings and to modify the parameters.
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Under View Schedule you can view and edit any scheduled recordings. To edit the details of a schedule, highlight the listed schedule and press enter. To delete a schedule, press the Options key and select delete.
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Once a recording is scheduled, put the unit to sleep by selecting the menu item Sleep Until Next Recording or by pressing the Zzz key on the keypad. Otherwise, the unit will enter Sleep Mode on its own after 5 minutes of inactivity.
NOTE: You may turn the unit off, but be sure to turn the unit on sometime before the first scheduled recording. Otherwise the unit will not turn on, and the scheduled recording will not happen. 5. Settings. Under the Settings menu, a user can change the system’s date and time, view the VCU properties (firmware version, MAC address and power board version), adjust the quality of the video recorded and enable or disable the battery logging. Turning Off the VCU 1. Stop Recording. If the unit is still recording, either let it finish or press the Stop or Back button on the keypad. 2. Turn the Unit off. Only turn off power once you have confirmed that the unit is no longer recording. When this is confirmed, switch the power button off.
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CHARGING THE VCU The batteries in the VCU do not have memory, meaning that you can recharge them at any time - you do not have to wait until they drain completely. We recommend that you charge the unit before every use so that it is always at maximum battery power for each deployment
Remember... The unit is fully charged when the indicator light on the charger turns green.
Instructions: •
Orient the charger connector (shown on right) so that the prongs line up vertically with the notch on the metal ring pointing down
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Open the cap on the charging port and push the adapter into the slot. It will not go all the way in yet.
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Turn the 2-pronged adapter sleeve to the right and push down to insert and lock the adapter into place. (Note: You may need to adjust the sleeve before inserting)
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Connect the charging unit to an outlet. When the unit is charging, the LCD screen will display Charging and the indicator light on the charging unit should be orange/red. When charging is complete, the light will change to green.
UPDATING VCU FIRMWARE Miovision periodically releases updates for the digital video recorder (DVR) to improve
New Firmware We’ll alert you when there is a new firmware for download.
functionality, make the system easier to use, and fix any bugs that may exist. To upgrade the DVR firmware, perform the following steps: 1. Connect the USB card reader to you computer. 2. Insert SD card into the reader. Locate the Card Reader in “My Computer” and doubleclick to open it. Clear the SD card by deleting any and all files on it. Format the SD Card. NOTE: To perform an upgrade, the SD Card must be formatted to the FAT file system. 3. Download the firmware to your local computer. The latest version of firmware will be made available through the Help Center on TrafficDataOnline.com. Download and extract the contents of the .zip file and copy the “newpackage” folder to the root of the SD card. 4. Ensure the VCU is powered off. 5. Insert the SD card into the VCU and power the unit on. 6. View the status on the LCD screen. The LCD will display a game of Pong where the score will indicate the progress. The game may play more than once and will typically take a few minutes. Once the process is complete, your VCU will load up to the main menu as usual. 7. Clear the SD Card. Insert the SD card back into the card reader on your computer and delete the “newpackage” folder. We recommend reformatting your SD card at this point.
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T R I P O D VC U S ET U P OPERATING PARAMETERS Refer to Pole-Mount VCU Operating Parameters.
POSITIONING THE VCU Positioning and mounting the unit properly is key to recording usable video and getting accurate results. Follow these guidelines as closely as possible. Setup the Tripod Close to a Corner of the Intersection Stand the unit within 12 ft. of a corner of the intersection. The software requires a bird’s-eye-view of the roadway, with all approaches clearly visible. If the unit is placed further than 12 ft. from the corner of roadway, the cars on the far approaches appear significantly smaller in the video.
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Incorrect Placement. The VCU is too far back from the corner of the intersection; far approaches wouldn’t be adequately visible. Correct Placement. The VCU is within 12 ft. of the corner of the intersection and has a good view of all approaches. Incorrect Placement. The VCU is (1) on the roadway, which is a traffic hazard, and (2) is too far from the intersection. Note that the VCU can be deployed on a median, as long as it is within 12 ft. of the intersection. Incorrect Placement. Though the VCU is close to the side of the road, it is too far back from the corner of the intersection; far approaches wouldn’t be clearly visible in the video.
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Incorrect Placement. The VCU is too far back from the corner of the intersection; far approaches wouldn’t be adequately visible. Correct Placement. Though it is a little bit back from the intersection, the VCU has a good view of all approaches. Correct Placement. Though it is a little bit back from the intersection and is closer to the North approach than the East a approach,the VCU is within 12 ft. of the corner of the intersection
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Incorrect Placement. The VCU’s view of the intersection is blocked by the trees. Correct Placement. Though there are telephone poles and a tree on that corner, the VCU is positioned so that they do not significantly obstruct the view of the camera.
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SETTING UP THE TRIPOD VCU 1. Unfold the Legs
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1.1. Stand Pole Up. Stand pole up by balancing it on the canister on the bottom. The weight brackets are attached to the top of the legs. Remove the pins holding the weight brackets in place. Set aside the weight brackets and pins. 1.2. Remove Pin from Leg. Locate the pin that connects the leg to the mast. Remove the pin, and unfold leg, guiding the foot down until it rests on the ground. 1.3. Reinsert Pin at Top of Leg. Line up the top of the leg with the tab on the pole. Reinsert the pin you removed in Step
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1.2 through the top of the leg and the tab. 1.4. Repeat Steps 1.2 and 1.3 for All Legs. 1.5. Unfold Feet Ensure that feet are folded out and positioned perpendicular to the leg. 1.6. Ensure Mast is Straight & Canister is Above Ground
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Ensure that the mast is straight up and down. To accomplish this, slide the bottom of the vertical part of the leg along the track in the horizontal part of the leg and set the position by tightening the ratchet at this junction. For stability reasons, position the legs so that the canister is not resting on the ground. To achieve this, tighten two out of the three legs, and slide the other leg closer to the pole and fasten it. Repeat with the other two legs.
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2. Connect the Weight Brackets. 2.1. Put Bracket On Leg.
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Take a weight bracket and slip it onto a leg, position it so that the hole on the bracket lines up with the hole on the leg and so that it sticks out towards the foot. Insert pin through holes to secure the bracket. Repeat for all legs. 2.2. Put Weights on Bracket. Place the weights on the brackets. Use three weights per leg for maximum safety and security. Fewer than three weights decreases the VCU’s stability in windy conditions.
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3. Install Control Box.
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3.1. Connect Cable from Canister to Control Box. Locate the cable coming from the canister at the bottom of the mast. Connect the cable from the canister to the side of the control box, tightening the ring once connected. Note that the cable must be aligned properly with the plug in order to connect. 3.2. Place Sleeve on back of Box onto the Square Bracket. Postion the sleeve on the back of the control box over the square bracket on the mast and lower it on. 3.3. Power on the Control Box.
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4. Extend Mast. 4.1. Attach the Camera to the Mast. Unscrew the wing bolt from the camera. Line up the hole in the base of the camera shroud with the hole in the camera mount at the top of the mast. Bud the flush side of the base of the shroud up against the inner side of the camera mount. Insert the wing bolt into the hole from the outside of the camera mount and push it inward toward the fused round nut. Tighten the bolt until the camera is snug and secure. 4.2. Angle Camera. Set the angle of the camera so that it will have a proper view of the
Fully Extend Mast If mast is not fully deployed, the software will reject the video. Always fully deploy the mast.
roadway. A proper view means that all approaches are clearly visible. 4.3. Starting by Pushing up with Top Section of the Mast Hold the top section of mast. With your other hand, loosen the clamp holding the top section in place, and extend the section to maximum height (until you meet resistance). Then retighten the clamp so that it is secure (but do not overtighten). Repeat for all sections of the pole, working your way down the mast. 4.4. Ensure Camera is Positioned well by looking at the screen. Make sure that you can see all approaches clearly. If not, collapse the mast again and adjust the camera angle before re-extending the mast.
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5. Program the Control Box (see “Recording with the VCU”). 6. Secure the Unit 6.1. Place Center Pin in Mast. When the mast is fully deployed, insert the long pin into the hole on the mast near where the legs meet the mast. 6.2. Run Security Cable & Attach Locks. Loop the padlock through one of the holes in the sleeve on the back
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of the control box. Loop one end of the security cable onto the lock before closing it. Face the unit. String the cable to the leg on your left, passing it first through either the loop in the top of the pin holding the weight bracket for that leg or the slot in the end of the pin (whichever is closest to your side of the leg), then passing it through the slots at the top of the weight bracket and finally through the other end of the pin holding the weight bracket. Take the cable up that leg and pass it through the slot in the pin at the top of the leg. Repeat procedure described above for the back and right legs respectively.
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Once you’ve strung the cable up to the top of the right leg, string it through the slot at the end of the pin that goes through the mast. Secure the cable with the second padlock through the hole in the upper right-hand corner of the control box. Note: All the locks on the unit(s) shipped to you use the same key(s). 6.3. Chain to Pole / Tree (Optional). For additional security, string a chain around the VCU pole and around a tree or telephone pole and secure with a lock (lock and chain not included).
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TAKING DOWN THE TRIPOD VCU 1. Stop the Recording If recording has not stopped, press any key on the keypad or press the stop button. Pressing Stop Recording! If you power the VCU off before stopping recording, the last hour of your video will be corrupted. Always stop recording before you turn off the unit.
the stop button will stop recording immediately while pressing any other key will ask for confirmation. Power down the unit when you are sure that recording is finished. Failure to stop the recording before powering down or removing the memory card will result in corrupted video. 2. Remove Security Cable Unlock and remove the padlocks, and unstring the security cable. Also remove any additional security measures you have used (extra chains, etc.). 3. Take Down the Mast Remove the security pin that goes through the center of the mast. Loosen the clamps on the bottom of the mast and slowly let each section of the mast fall into the previous one, tightening the twist clamp below each section before retracting the next. Repeat this for each section of mast.
Use Caps! Make sure you always put the cap back on the port on the side of the unit when you are taking down the VCU. Without the cap, the port can be damaged during transport.
4. Remove Control Box (& Power Pack) Unscrew the mast video cable from the side of the control box. If a Power Pack was attached, unscrew both ends of the power cable from both the control box and Power Pack. Re-secure the connector caps on the connector plug-in ports. This will protect the plug-in ports during transit. Slide the control box sleeve off of the bracket square. 6. Remove Weights & Weight Brackets Take weights off the brackets, then remove the pins and brackets. 7. Loosen Ratchets on Legs 8. Remove the Pin at the Top of the Leg and Fold up Legs Take a foot and move it up towards the pole. The other section of the leg should slide inside as you do this. Line up both holes with the hole on the mast and reinsert the pin. Repeat for all legs. 9. Straighten feet Turn the feet on the end of each leg so that they are in line with the leg. 10. Attach Weight Brackets to Feet Put the weight brackets over the feet and put a pin through the hole. This secures the weight brackets on the feet for easy transport. Note: The unit should now be standing upright, with the mast down and the legs folded up against the pole.
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VCU POW E R PAC K INTRODUCTION The VCU Power Pack allows you to easily extend the recording capability of the VCU by 48 hours.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow these instructions to ensure your safety and the safety of others: Do Not... 1.
Hang on the VCU or Power Pack when it is deployed
2. Position the VCU and Power Pack such that it will fall over into the roadway or sidewalk 3. Deploy the VCU and Power Pack when wind-speed exceeds 50 mph, or in other extreme weather conditions 4. Touch any exposed battery leads or circuitry 5. Get the electronics wet Do... 1.
Use a chain to secure the Power Pack against the pole or light standard (optional)
2. Wear safety gloves while setting up and taking down the unit (optional)
OPERATING PARAMETERS Temperature Range: -22 F to 113 F (-25 C to 45 C) Max. Battery Life: 48 hours of continuous use from full charge. Battery Recharge Time: ~8 hours Max. Recording Time: 8GB Memory Card: ~36 hours (Power pack required) 16GB Memory Card: ~72 hours (Power pack required) 32GB Memory Card: ~144 hours (Power pack required) Weather : Operates in rain, sleet, heat and snow
SETTING UP THE POWER PACK 1. Attach Power Pack to Bracket 1.1. Slide the Power Pack onto the Pole-Mount Bracket. (For Tripod, sit Power Pack on the ground) Line up the sleeve on the back of the Power Pack with the square that is in the middle of the bracket, and slowly lower the box onto the square. Note that there are two squares - you will want to place the Power Pack on the side of the bracket that will have the connector ports on the Power Pack facing outwards toward the mast. The control box will be attached to the square on the opposite side of the bracket.
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1.2. Connect the Power Pack to the VCU. Attach the 5-pin VCU to Power Pack cable. Note that there are two identical connectors on the cable. Connect the cable from the 5 pin External Battery connector on the VCU to the 5-pin connector on the Power Pack. Make sure you tighten the ring around the connectors on both the VCU and the Power Pack. The cable will only line up one way with
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the connectors - do not try to force the connection if it will not insert easily. 2. Enable the Power Pack on the VCU 2.1. Turn on VCU Power if not already on. Push the power button to turn on the VCU. The LCD screen will flicker and light up. The power button is labelled with this icon: 2.2. Enable the external battery (Power Pack). Enable the external battery by pressing the “ * ” key on the VCU keypad. If the Power Pack is enabled, the external battery status will change from “OFF” to “__%”. When it is showing
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a percentage, the VCU will consume power from the Power Pack first, and then from the VCU internal batteries. 3. Secure the Unit
SD Card Limits! An SD card can hold about 4 hours per GB. Make sure you use the proper sized SD card for your study length. A 72 hour study requires a 32 GB SD Card.
3.1. Secure the unit as if it were a VCU Control Box. 4. Swap Power Pack Mid Study 4.1. Disable the External Battery (Power Pack). Use the “*” button to disable the external battery. Verify that it has been disabled on the VCU. The external battery should now show as “OFF” on the LCD screen. 4.2. Remove the Power Pack Disconnect the cable from the side of the Power Pack, then unlock the Power Pack from the mounting bracket and remove. 4.3. Replace with next Power Pack. Place the next Power Pack to be used on the mounting bracket. Secure this Power Pack as outlined in section 3.1 above. 4.4. Enable the External Battery. Refer to section 2.2 above.
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CHARGING THE POWER PACK Connecting to Charger The batteries in the Power Pack do not have memory, meaning that you can recharge them at any time - you do not have to wait until they drain completely. We recommend that you charge the unit before every use so that it is always at maximum battery power for each deployment. Instructions: •
Orient adapter so that the prongs line up vertically with the notch on the metal ring pointing down
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Open the cap on the charging port on the side of the Power Pack and push the adapter
Remember... The unit is fully charged when the indicator light on the charger turns green.
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Turn the 5-pronged adapter sleeve to the right and push down to insert and lock the adapter into place. (Note: You may need to adjust the sleeve before inserting)
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Plug the charger into a wall outlet. When the unit is charging the indicator light on the charger should be orange/red. When charging is complete, the light will change to green.
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Refrain from charging the unit for more than 10 hours.
Checking Capacity Before deploying a VCU Power Pack, you can check the power remaining in it on the faceplate inside the VCU Power Pack. Press the blue “*” button to light up the LEDs. They indicate the approximate power remaining. If the red light is the only one on, we highly recommend charging your Power Pack. Battery Removal If you are replacing the batteries in your Power Pack, You will need to remove them using the following steps: 1.
Remove the 6 screws inside the unit to release the face plate.
2. Under the Faceplate, remove the 3 wire connector from the main board (orange connector). 3. Move the faceplate outside the unit so you can access the battery terminals. 4. Disconnect each connector from the battery terminals. 5. Pull the metal tab at the top of the unit out. 6. Set the unit upright so the batteries are stacked on top of each other. 7. Pull the top battery out of the unit first, then follow with the remaining 3, top down.
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AT R VC U S ET U P G U I D E INTRODUCTION The following guide explains how to set up one or more VCUs optimally to capture the roadway for ATR (freeway/midblock/highway/link) counts. As with all of Miovision’s video-based traffic studies, minimizing the distance between the VCU and the vehicles to be counted is critical.
DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS Miovision’s video analysis software can process up to 4 lanes on a single camera, provided that all of those lanes are within 150 ft. of the camera. The reason for this restriction is that the farther away from the camera vehicles traveling next to one another in the same direction are, the more they appear to be traveling in the same lane. If your road is larger than 4 lanes across, or if some lanes are farther away than 150 ft. you can place a second camera on the opposite side of the road to capture those lanes.
CAMERA ANGLE REQUIREMENTS In an ATR study, Miovision’s video analysis software performs best when the camera is facing perpendicular to the flow of traffic. Facing the camera near parallel to the flow of traffic would hinder the software’s ability to distinguish between lanes. A perpendicular angle maximizes the size of each vehicle in the camera’s field of view, which helps with both counting and classification. Proper Camera Setup for an ATR study:
Correct Setup of 4-Lane Highway less than 150 ft. wide.
Correct Setup of 8-Lane Highway wider than 150 ft.
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ROUNDABO U T VC U S ET U P G U I D E INTRODUCTION The following guide explains how to set up one or more VCU’s optimally to capture the roadway for a Roundabout study and ensure the highest possible accuracy. The following rules apply for Three, Four, and Five-legged Roundabouts.
DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS The distance between the camera and the farthest leg captured on that camera must be less than 150 ft or 45 m.
VISIBILITY For each set of two adjacent legs (A and B), a single camera must be able to track all vehicles entering at one of the legs (A) and exiting at the other leg (B) through their entire movement. Vehicles that enter at A must be distinguishable from vehicles that are already in the roundabout. Similarly, vehicles that exit at B must be distinguishable from vehicles that continue past B.
THREE LEGGED ROUNDABOUT Single-Camera Setup All turning movements (shown in white) are fully visible on the camera and are within 150 ft or 45 m of the camera. Vehicles entering the roundabout can be clearly distinguished from vehicles that are already in the roundabout.
Two-Camera Setup To capture all right turns at the T-intersection, we’ve placed the longest right turn on one of the cameras, and the other two right turns on the other camera. Note that for each right turn, vehicles entering and exiting can be distinguished from vehicles that are circulating. The entire movement is also visible and within 150 ft or 45 m of the camera.
Three-Camera Setup A large roundabout, or one with an obstruction in the center, could be tackled using three cameras. Note that there is one right turn on each of the three cameras, the right turn is fully visible and is within 150 ft or 45 m of the camera. Also, vehicles entering and exiting can be distinguished from vehicles that are circulating.
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FOUR LEGGED ROUNDABOUT Single-Camera Setup All turning movements (shown in white) are fully visible on the camera and are within 150 ft or 45 m of the camera. Vehicles entering and exiting the roundabout can be clearly distinguished from vehicles that are circulating.
Two-Camera Setup To capture all right turns in the example below, we’ve placed the longest right turn on one of the cameras, and the other three right turns on the other camera. Note that for each right turn, vehicles entering and exiting the roundabout can be distinguished from vehicles circulating. The entire movement is also within 150 ft or 45 m of the camera. This setup can be used for roundabouts that are larger than 150 ft across or with obstructions in the center.
Three-Camera Setup To capture all right turns on three cameras in this example, we’ve placed one camera on the median of one of the legs to capture right turns to and from that leg. The other two cameras are placed to capture the remaining right turns. Note that for each right turn, vehicles entering and exiting the roundabout can be distinguished from vehicles circulating. The entire movement is also within 150 ft or 45 m of the camera. This setup can be used for roundabouts that are larger than 150 ft across or with obstructions in the center.
Four-Camera Setup This is a simple setup where each right turn is on its own camera. Note that for each right turn, vehicles entering and exiting the roundabout can be distinguished from vehicles circulating. The entire movement is also within 150 ft or 45 m of the camera. This setup can be used for roundabouts that are much larger than 150 ft across or with obstructions in the center.
FIVE LEGGED ROUNDABOUT Right-Turn Exits Vehicles that exit at the first possible leg after entering have made a “first right” turning movement. Similarly, vehicles that exit at the second possible leg after entering have made a “second right” turning movement.
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Three-Camera Setup In this example, each camera captures first and second rights for two approaches. Note that for each right turn, vehicles entering and exiting the roundabout can be distinguished from vehicles circulating. The entire movement is also within 150 ft or 45 m of the camera. This setup is appropriate for large five legged roundabouts with minor obstructions in the center.
Five-Camera Setup In this example, each camera is on a median and it captures the first right and second right originating at the leg to the left of it. Note that for each right turn, vehicles entering and exiting the roundabout can be distinguished from vehicles circulating. The entire movement is also within 150 ft or 45 m of the camera. This setup is appropriate for moderately large five legged roundabouts with obstructions in the center.
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VCU BATT E RY G U I D E POWER & CONSUMPTION CAPACITY New units have a rated battery capacity of 12 amp-hours total power available. The unit consumes power at the following rates: •
Powered off, asleep/standby: 0.05 amps / hour
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Recording: 0.5 amps / hour
Remember... Always fully charge the VCU batteries shortly before each deployment.
A new unit with new batteries off of a fresh battery recharge should be able to perform a 24 hour straight recording. The recording time can be split up into multiple schedules with time in between, but the unit will NOT achieve the full 24 hours of active recording. Your batteries will discharge themselves slowly between the recording schedules while the unit is asleep or off.
THE IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE Battery capacity as a percentage for a given temperature is as follows: •
104°F (40°C) – 102% rated capacity (12.2 amp-hours)
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77°F (25°C) – 100% rated capacity, (12 amp-hours)
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32°F (0°C) – 85% rated capacity (10.2 amp-hours)
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5°F (-15°C) – 65% rated capacity (7.8 amp-hours)
Leaving the unit on standby overnight in temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or less is not recommended.
STORAGE GUIDELINES •
The unit should be stored indoors when not in use.
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Your batteries will discharge themselves slowly during any period of inactivity, even when fully powered down.
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Extended periods of inactivity can cause damage to the batteries when they get too low. It is therefore required to fully charge the unit before sitting for any extended period of time and it should be recharged once a month thereafter during continued non-use.
RECHARGING YOUR BATTERIES Fully exhausted control box batteries should take no more than 4 or 5 hours to recharge (8 hours for Power Pack). Though there are protections put in place to prevent the overcharging of batteries, it is strongly recommended that you not leave the units charging for more than 5 hours (10 hours for Power Pack).
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SUPPORT Do not hesitate to contact Miovision support staff should you have any questions, encounter any problems, or wish to provide feedback or suggestions. Support Website: www.miovision.com/support/ Phone: 519-513-2407 or 877-646-8476 (Toll-Free) Email:
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