Mikros Systems. TelWinPlus Product Specification MS

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1 Mikros Systems TelWinPlus Product Specification MS May 2006 Issue 1 Contact: mikros@mikros.co.za 1 / 16

2 Introduction The TelWinPlus program is an integral part of the Mikros Systems RAKTEL/TEL traffic data logging equipment. The main function of the program is to communicate with the loggers. Secondary functions are data conversion and binary file information viewing. The loggers can be configured and stored information extracted as part of the communication function. Traffic is also viewed in real-time with this program. TelWinPlus provides a comprehensive sensor and logger diagnostic function in addition to the traffic monitoring function. TelWinPlus can record and play back all information viewed online (the RUN file function), for calibration and QA purposes. TelWinPlus allows for the indication of violations that can be pre-selected. In addition to the functionalities available in TelWin, TelWinPlus offers the following extra features: A site data base (SDB) in which all the relevant information of a site is stored. Video frame grabbing for monitoring and verification purposes.the program can only use cameras that make use of standard Windows drivers for their installation. Dynamic RUN file viewing that allows online monitoring from any LAN/WAN connected computer running TelWinPlus. For more advanced applications TelWinPro, NetTel, TelNetDLL and MoniCar are available. Refer to the program function summary table for more details. The communication programs support a range of communication channels, including: Direct RS232 serial communication. Party-line (multi-drop) on a single RS232 connection. With this option, more than one logger can be addressed from a single RS232 channel, direct or via modem. Remote modem accesses. GPRS support. TCP/IP connectivity (LAN/WAN). All information is stored in a binary (unpublished) format in the Mikros Systems traffic data loggers. TelWinPlus provides the following standard text converters: XTX (Published Mikros Systems extended text format) RSA (Published South African Roads Agency text format) AustRoad (Published Australian Roads Board text format) US FHWA standard card types. All programs were developed by ProSoft and are distributed under license by Mikros Systems. Issue 4 of this document pertains to TelWinPlus 1.25A and later. 2 / 16

3 Online Functions 1 Real time traffic A number of display modes are available. The tabular format and detail format are given as examples below: Tabular format Information is displayed in a tabular format for each vehicle passing over the sensors. Various parameters (e.g. vehicle speed, vehicle length) can be selected. 3 / 16

4 Detail format In this format, an appropriate vehicle profile is drawn from the actual parameters measured. These parameters are also shown for each observed vehicle. This serves as an instant verification of the vehicle. 2 Configuration The loggers can either be set up from the start or parameters, without a critical influence on logging, can be adjusted. A complete record of actions is kept in the binary files. 4 / 16

5 The following basic parameters can be adjusted: Date and time. Site number. Site configuration. Sensor configurations: - Dimensions. - Thresholds. - Sensitivity. - Calibration values. Classification parameters. Commutation configurations (for computer): - Com port. - BAUD rate. - IP address - Party line address, - Time outs. 5 / 16

6 3 Diagnostics A diagnostic plot of connected loops and weigh sensors to the loggers can be obtained to check on the performance of these sensors. Typical response trace from a loop as a light vehicle passes over it: A complete logger status is available: 6 / 16

7 4 Video camera support (frame grab) TelWinPro allows video frame grabbing from up to two cameras. The program can only use cameras that make use of standard Windows drivers for their installation. The actual performance may be limited to the hardware (cameras and PC used). Camera control panel Illustration of remote radio linked camera 7 / 16

8 Frame grab picture plus video feed together with complete vehicle information 8 / 16

9 5 Data extraction Data can be extracted and left on the logger or extracted and cleared from the logger. 9 / 16

10 Offline Functions 1 Binary file information display This function provides complete logger set-up information and logged data details of a recorded binary file. 2 Violation set-ups In order to be flagged on specific violations, a complete violation-set is catered for in TelWinPlus. Violation priorities can be set if a vehicle has more than one violation. 10 / 16

11 3 Run-file recording and playback When traffic is viewed in real time, it can be captured to a RUN file for later playback. In this mode vehicles can be TAGGED so that the data is marked for later use. A display of the playback mode on on-line screens is shown below: If the RUN file is stored on a shared directory other TelWinPlus programs running on the same LAN/WAN can view the RUN live as the last entry gets updated. 11 / 16

12 4 Long term status tracking From the recorded data clear long term performance profiles of the loggers sensors and system parameters performance can be displayed. Long term battery voltage plot. Long term loop response plot. Long term Piezo WIM sensor response plot. 12 / 16

13 5 Data conversion to text formats Data can be automatically converted during extraction or done later. The text file can be viewed with any normal text editor such as WordPad. 13 / 16

14 6 Site Data Base (SDB) TelWinPlus includes a comprehensive Site Data Base (SDB). The SDB contains the following classes of information of the site: Physical information. The position of the site and the actual layout of the site. Construction detail and installed sensor configuration. General information, speed limit, route and section number, historical site reference, comparison site number. Mikros logger configuration detail that can be pre-configured for automatic logger setup procedures. Applicable traffic patterns that must be used during data verification and validation procedures (TrafBase). Toll information to be used for toll audit and shadow tolling applications. US FHWA detail to be used for converting to the required card types. The SDB is shared by all the Mikros Systems application software. 14 / 16

15 All vehicle parameters per vehicle type such as normal limits for axle spacing, length and axle mass are stored in the Vehicle File. Example of a Vehicle File entry for a 3 axle truck. The parameter values are used for the micro level validation in TrafBase. 15 / 16

16 Summary of RAKTEL/TEL Communications Software Program Function Summary TelWin o Basic logger communications. o Set-up loggers (configure and adjust parameters). o Real-time traffic monitoring. o Perform sensor and logger diagnostics. o Long term status monitoring. o Data extraction. o Data conversion to standard formats (that do not require SDB). o Viewing of extracted binary file information. TelWinPlus o The same as TelWin and additionally: o Site Database support (SDB). o Setup of loggers from SDB. o Dynamic Run File view (direct access to saved traffic information). o Video frame grabbing. o Data conversion to formats requiring SDB. (US FHWA). TelWinPro o The same a TelWinPlus and additionally: o Comprehensive automated dialer. o Full compressed video support. o Basic reports from raw data. NetTel o Network logger communication. o Automated simultaneous data extraction and conversion. * o Monitor of traffic and system status (simultaneous mode). o Automatic updates of site data. o Scheduled data conversion. o Support for SQL DB. TelNetDLL o DLL software interface for user logger network applications. o Windows DLL that enables users to link to the Mikros Loggers with their own software. o Enables protocol control. MoniCar o Web based monitoring of online loggers. o Comprehensive graphical interface. o Comparison with historical traffic patterns. Notes: * Limited to hardware performance from CPU and available bandwidth. All programs require a Windows XP platform and Pentium IV 1500 MHz with 256 Kbyte RAM as a computer. Copyright of all these programs is owned by ProSoft. Mikros Systems reserves the right to change product specification at any time without prior notice. 16 / 16