Guía de Usuario RTMS Modelo ECHO

RTMS Echo
User Guide
RTMS Echo User Guide ©2019 Image Sensing Systems Inc. PN A900-1280-5 Rev A
RTMS
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Table of Contents
Preface- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi
Industry Canada (IC) Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii
FCC and IC ID Numbers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii
CE Certification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii
Chapter 1:Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
Features/Benefits - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1
RTMS Echo Technical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2
Electromagnetic Interference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Firmware Upgrade Capability - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3
Chapter 2:Pre-Installation Considerations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Safety Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Power Considerations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1
Cabling Considerations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2
Breakout Boxes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3
Surge Suppression/Filtering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4
Connecting Power and Communications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5
Providing a Proper Ground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-7
Placement in Side-Fired Highway Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-9
Height, Setback, Tilt Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11
Guardrails and Barriers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-12
Sunken Road and Roadside Walls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-12
Elevated Roadway- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-13
Installing RTMS Echo on Sign Structures- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-14
Grade Differentials- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-15
Trees - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-15
Chapter 3:Sensor Installation & Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Safety Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1
Installing the Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2
Setting Up the Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-4
Logging in to the Sensor For the First Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5
Aiming the Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-6
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Detect and Adjust Zones - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7

Verifying Vehicle Counts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-9
Configure Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-11
Chapter 4:Operations and Adjustments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Logging in to the RTMS Echo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Home Tab - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2
Aim Tab - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4
Zones Tab - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-5
Add a Zone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-6
Edit a Zone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-7
Remove a Zone- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-7
Auto Detect Zones- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-8
Calibrate Tab - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-8
Optimizing Volume Count Accuracy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-10
Condition A: Over/Under Count in Adjacent Zones - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-10
Condition B: Under Count in Near Zone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-11
Condition C: Under Count in Far Zone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-12
Condition D: Under Count in Several Zones- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-13
Condition E: Over Count in Several Zones- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-14
Condition F: Under Count in First Zone Past a Barrier - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-15
Speed Calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-16
Length Calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-17
Data Tab - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-18
Classification By Binned Speed Query- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-19
Classification by Length Query - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-22
Gap Average Query- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-24
Headway Average Query - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-26
Interval Data Query - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-28
Per-Vehicle Data Query - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-30
Speed 85th Percentile Query - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-32
Speed Average Query - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-34
Speed By Bin Query - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-36
Voltage Query - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-39
Volume Query - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-41
Log Tab - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-43
Settings Tab - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-44
Install Firmware- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-44
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Local Area Network Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-45

Wi-Fi Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-46
Location Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-47
Date and Time Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-48
Traffic Data Storage Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-49
Interval Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-50
Sx-300 Protocol Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-51
Region Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-52
Licensing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-52
Backup/Restore Device Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-53
Download Diagnostics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-54
Reboot Device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-54
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Preface
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Notices

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off an
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Image
Sensing Systems, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This transmitter complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter should be installed and operated with a minimum distance
of 30 centimeters (12 inches) between the radiator and your body.
Per FCC 15.19(a)(3) and (a)(4) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Industry Canada (IC) Notices
English
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) the user of the device must accept any
interference suffered, even if the interference is likely to lead to undesired
operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Francais
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exempts de licence d'Industrie
Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)
cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter
toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un
fonctionnement indésirable de l’appareil.
FCC and IC ID Numbers

Echo:
• FCC ID: J7TRTMSECHO
• IC ID: 1868A-RTMSECHO
Contains Transmitter Module:
• FCC ID: UAY-W8997-M1216
• IC: 6549A-W8997M1216
The FCC and IC IDs can also be found on the label affixed to the outside of the
RTMS Echo.
CE Certification
Certified for the RTMS Echo.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
General
The RTMS Echo is a side fire radar mounted on the roadside. Simultaneously,
the sensor provides per vehicle data including volume, occupancy, speed and
classification information in up to 12 detection zones. The installation of RTMS
has never been easier with built-in aiming guidance, auto configuration of the
sensor, and wireless configuration via mobile device or tablet. The data
collected by the RTMS Echo is highly accurate and can be formatted to fit the
needs of your organization or agency’s objectives.
The RTMS technology provides meaningful and reliable data that maximizes
the full potential of existing infrastructure and optimizes the safety and
efficiency of every city.
Features/Benefits
Some of the features and benefits of the RTMS Echo include:
• Fast, safe installation on existing road-side poles with no traffic
disruptions.
• Radar transceiver designed for traffic data collection.
• Built-in aiming guidance and auto configuration for easy installation
and set up.
• Wireless configuration and management of sensor.
• Configurable using a mobile device or tablet eliminating the need to
carry a computer or install complicated software.
• Single RJ-45 connection for TCP/IP communications and power.
• Data storage of up to one million per-vehicle records and ten thousand
interval records.
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RTMS Echo Technical Specifications
Table 1-1: Radar Frequency - Radar
Bottom Top
Country Power
Frequency Frequency
USA/RUS 24.075 GHZ 24.175 GHZ 20 dBm max

FR/Other Europe 24.145 GHZ 24.245 GHZ 20 dBm max
UK* 24.145 GHZ 24.245 GHZ 20 dBm max
*RTMS Echo meets the requirements of the minimum sweep rate as specified
by ERC recommendation (70-03) as specified in IR2030/12/9 2014/88/UK
June 2014.
Table 1-2: Wi-Fi Frequencies
Bottom Top
Country Channels Power
Frequency Frequency
North America 1 - 11 2412 MHZ 2462 MHZ 20 dBm max

Europe 1 - 13 2412 MHZ 2472 MHZ 20 dBm max
Table 1-3: Specifications
Measurement Dimensions
Mechanical Width: 12.5 in. (32 cm)

Height: 7.25 in. (19 cm)
Depth: 2.5 in. (7 cm)
Weight: 4.5 lbs (1.5 kg) with bracket
Electrical Voltage: 12-24 V DC
Power: Max = 7.9 Watts; Avg = 7.3 Watts
Temperature Range -40 to +165°F (-40 to 74C°)
Humidity Up to 95% Relative Humidity
Ingress Protection IP67
(Table continues on the next page.)
Table 1-3: Specifications (Cont’d)
Measurement Dimensions
Vibration Resonance: Tested per NEMA TS2 2.2.8.3

Endurance: Tested per NEMA TS2 2.2.8.4
Shock: Tested per NEMA TS2 2.2.9.3
Frequency Bands K band; operates in the 24 GHZ band
Field of View Elevation angle: 57 degrees
Azimuth: 17 degrees
Range: 0 to 250 ft (0 to 76 m)
Regulatory FCC 15.107:2019, FCC 15.109:2019, FCC
15.109(g):2019, FCC 15.207:2019, FCC 15.245:2019
RSS‐210:2016 +A1:2017
ICES‐003:2016 updated April 2017
EN 50293:2012
Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU)
EN 300 440 V2.2.1:2018, EN 301 489‐51 V2.1.0:2017,
EN 300 328 V2.1.1:2016, EN 301 489‐17 V3.1.1:2017,
EN 303 413 V1.1.1:2017, EN 301 489‐19 V2.1.0:2017
RoHS (2011/65/EU)
Electromagnetic Interference
Certified under US FCC Rule part 15 Class B; Canadian CSA C108.8 M1983
Class A; CE. For additional information, see “Preface” on page vi.
Firmware Upgrade Capability

User upgrades of firmware is available through the same web interface used to
set up and configure the RTMS Echo (see “Install Firmware” on page 4-44).
Chapter 2: Pre-Installation Considerations
General
The following information on power, cabling, communications and placement
should be taken into consideration prior to installing the RTMS Echo.
Safety Information
Please review the following information before installation.
• Read all instructions before using.
• Heed all warnings in these instructions.
• Save these instructions for future reference.
• RTMS Echo units must be installed and adjusted in accordance with
the installation instructions contained in this manual.
• Use the RTMS Echo only for its intended purposes as described in this
manual. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
• Consult Technical Support before using the RTMS Echo or other
RTMS Echo-related products for any purpose not expressly described
in this manual or any other RTMS Echo product manual. Do not use
the RTMS Echo to control or operate a gate-opening mechanism. Use
of the RTMS Echo for any unauthorized purpose may cause injury to
personnel or damage to equipment.
• For optimal accuracy, it is strongly recommended that only trained
personnel survey the sites and install all RTMS Echo-related products.
• For more information about our installation, surveying, and training
programs, contact your RTMS Echo sales representative.
Power Considerations
The RTMS Echo is a constant power device that requires in its basic
configuration a maximum of 8 watts of power. Electrical power has two
components, voltage and current; both must be available in the correct ranges
to operate the RTMS Echo. The voltage must be between 12 and 24 volts DC
with the voltage level read at the RTMS Echo. Voltages below 12 volts will be
insufficient to power the RTMS Echo. Voltages above 30 volts could cause
damage to the sensor. Losses in the cable must be addressed in setting the
voltage to be supplied to the unit.
Current in sufficient quantity must be available: at 12 volts, the RTMS Echo will
draw roughly 660 mA of current; at 24 volts roughly 330 mA. Using an adaptor
that provides 12 volts and 100 mA of current means that the total power to the
RTMS Echo will be 12*0.1 = 1.2 watts, or roughly 15% of the power needed to
turn on the RTMS Echo.
On power up, there will be an inrush current that will be several times higher
than the operating current. The power supply must be able to handle this
temporary current flow. If the power supply is unregulated (such as a simple
step-down supply from 120 VAC to 24 volts DC), the output voltage may be
higher than specified when the current draw is less than maximum available
from the supply. This may cause the RTMS Echo to sense an overvoltage
condition and shut down to protect itself.
Cabling Considerations
The RTMS Echo uses an outdoor rated CAT5e or CAT6 cable that provides
both power and Ethernet communications. The recommended cable has the
following features:
• CAT 5e rating
• Polyethylene jacket for moisture, water and UV protection
• Foil shield to protect from EMI/RFI interference
• 23AWG solid connectors fit for PoE applications
• Ground wire
The cable provided by ISS is 50 ft (15.24 m) in length and comes with an 8-pin
RJ-45 connector on the end that connects into the RTMS Echo. The connector
also contains an element to which the ground wire is attached. The other end
of the cable is what needs to be connected to power, communications and
ground in the breakout box. Cable pinout is a combination of standard
Ethernet and custom. The green and orange pair are wired like standard
Ethernet for 100Mbits per second data transfer. The wiring and pinouts for the
connector are shown in the Figure below.
RJ-45
VIN- Brown 8
VIN- White/Brown 7
Rx- Green 6
VIN+ White/Blue 5
VIN+ Blue 4
Rx+ White/Green 3
Tx- Orange 2
Tx+ White/Orange 1
Figure 2-1: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts
The non-colored wire in the cable must be connected to Earth ground in the
breakout box if the cable is not terminated with an RJ-45 connector. If it is
terminated with an RJ-45 connector, the connector must have an element to

which the ground wire can be connected (see examples below).
Figure 2-2: Example RJ-45 External Ground Connectors
Breakout Boxes
The design of an RTMS Echo installation should include a breakout box close
to the RTMS Echo that can be used for setup and maintenance purposes, and
can include surge suppression circuitry and external communications devices
as required. Reference designs are available. The breakout box should be no
more than 50 ft (15.24 m) from the RTMS Echo sensor (see Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-3: Typical Breakout Box Installation
Each breakout box should contain a manufacturers approved surge

suppression package, filters, power supply and communications equipment.
Surge Suppression/Filtering
Surge Suppression: The CITEL MJ8-POE-B Filtering: The COSEL SNR-10-23-DT line noise
has been tested and is the recommended filter has been tested and is the recommended
transient suppressor for RTMS Echo sensors. filter for RTMS Echo sensors.
Figure 2-4: Citel Surge Suppressor
• Power over Ethernet surge protector

• RJ-45 connection for PoE-A or B
• 10/100/1000 Mbps compatible
• Voltage rating: 50VDC
• Max DC power:
• Current rating: 10A
– 7.5 VDC for pins 1, 2, 3, 6
– 60 VDC for pins 4, 5, 7, 8
• Leakage current: 50 uA
• Max DC current: 1200mA • Capacitance: 0.022 uF
• Frequency: 100 MHz • Din rail mountable
• Bi-directional protection • RoHS compliant
• Shielded enclosure and connectors

• Din rail mountable
• UL497B listed
Connecting Power and Communications

After the RTMS Echo has been mounted to the pole the connections for power
and data communications must be made. For cable pinouts see “Cabling
Considerations” on page 2-2.
A 50 ft (15.24m) Cat 5e cable containing wires for both power and
communications is included with the RTMS Echo sensor. It is strongly
recommended that surge suppression be provided for both power and
communications. In addition, if the power source in the breakout box is solar or
if the source provides power to other equipment in addition to the Echo sensor,
a filter is recommended (see “Surge Suppression/Filtering” on page 2-4).
Figure 2-5 below shows a block diagram of the connections if separate surge
suppressors are used for power and communications. Figure 2-6 shows the
same diagram if a single surge suppressor is used.
Figure 2-5: Separate Surge Suppressors
Figure 2-6: Single Surge Suppressor
Providing a Proper Ground

Providing a low resistance earth ground connection is essential to achieving
effective surge protection. Total resistance from the protected circuit to the
earth should be <5 ohms.
A grounding rod (see Figure 2-7) should be at least 1.83 m (6 ft) in length and
placed as close as possible to the base of the RTMS Echo mounting pole. The
grounding conductor should be flexible copper braid or copper wire 12AWG or
larger.
Grounding conductor
6 foot copper rod
Figure 2-7: Earth Ground Connection
The earth grounding rod, together with proper ground of the breakout box, and
surge protecting devices installed in close proximity of the mounting pole,
create a barrier or ‘sink hole’ for any charges and surges coming towards the
sensor from the surrounding area (see Figure 2-8). These charges and surges
may be caused by industrial noise, power surges, or lightning.
Surge induced into lines Lightning discharge

Mounting pole, sensor
and breakout box
Power and comm lines

Earth grounding rod
Figure 2-8: Surge Channeled into Earth Ground
Thunderstorm lightning is in its own class of destructive forces to sensors.

Typically, it can generate 30 to 300 kA of current, far beyond the capabilities of
any surge protecting devices. Therefore, a direct or near direct lightning hit
may cause equipment damage even in the presence of surge/transient
protecting devices.
Because lightning is a major influence on power line surge, it is important to
understand the exposure to thunderstorms in the area where the RTMS Echo
sensor is being installed. In areas that are exposed to large number of
thunderstorms, protecting sensors will be more challenging.
Placement in Side-Fired Highway Configuration

RTMS Echo is designed to mount on existing poles and road structures.
Figure 2-9 shows typical cases of RTMS Echo side-fired/highway sites. The
design considerations for each case are:
• Case 1 — Maximal utilization of the RTMS Echo zone capability.
Limitations are as follows:
– A 12-zone coverage may require a larger setback (the distance to
the first lane) mounting height and/or greater tilt setting (see
“Height, Setback, Tilt Requirements” on page 2-11).
– In almost all cases, the RTMS Echo can resolve the barrier return
signal from that of the vehicles in the lane immediately behind it as
long as 50% of vehicle can be seen (see “Guardrails and Barriers”
on page 2-12).
• Case 2 — Overpass installations: Do not mount the RTMS Echo on a
perpendicular overpass. Instead, use poles located at least 5 m (17 ft)
from the overpass to avoid multi-path. Multi-path is a situation in which
the reflected signals from vehicles can also reach the RTMS Echo by a
secondary reflection from a large flat surface (such as a sign or
overpass).
• Case 3 — Using median poles to mount two RTMS Echo sensors, one
per direction may save poles but the designer should verify available
set-back (see “Height, Setback, Tilt Requirements” on page 2-11).
• Case 4 — Sign-structure installations (see “Installing RTMS Echo on
Sign Structures” on page 2-14).
• Case 5 — Typical ramp metering site.
2
2
Setback
4 5
2
Figure 2-9: RTMS Echo Side-Fired Highway Sites
Height, Setback, Tilt Requirements

The RTMS Echo has a detection area of 250 ft (76 m), and is able to detect up
to 12 lanes of traffic within that distance. ISS recommends mounting the Echo
sensor between 15 and 35 ft (4.6 and 10.7 m) from the ground. The height is
based on the distances from the closest and furthest zones. The mounting
height and zone distances determine the angle (tilt) at which the sensor
should be set.
If the closest zone is 6 ft (1.8 m) or less and the furthest zone is less than 75 ft
(22.9 m), the suggested mounting height is 15 ft (4.6 m) with a tilt of 27
degrees. If the closest zone is greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) but less than 30 ft (9.1
m), the suggested mounting height and tilt is also 15 ft (4.6 m) and 27
degrees.
The following table shows the ISS recommend mounting height (up to 35 ft
[10.7 m]) when the closest zone is greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) and the furthest
zone is between 35 ft (10.7 m) and 250 ft (76.2 m).
Table 2-4: Height, Setback, Tilt when Closest Zone is Greater Than 6 ft (1.8 m)
Furthest Mounting Furthest Mounting

Tilt (degrees) Tilt (degrees)
Zone (ft / m Height (ft / m) Zone (ft / m Height (ft / m)
35 / 10.7 15 / 4.6 23 145 / 44.2 27 / 8.2 11

40 / 12.2 15 / 4.6 21 150 / 45.7 28 / 8.5 11
45 / 13.7 15 / 4.6 18 155 / 47.2 29 / 8.8 11
50 / 15.2 15 / 4.6 17 160 / 48.8 30 / 9.1 11
55 / 16.8 15 / 4.6 15 165 / 50.3 31 / 9.4 11
60 / 18.3 15 / 4.6 14 170 / 51.8 31 / 9.4 10
65 / 19.8 15 / 4.6 13 175 / 53.3 32 / 9.8 10
70 / 21.3 15 / 4.6 12 180 / 54.9 33 / 10.1 10
75 / 22.9 16 / 4.9 12 185 / 56.4 34 / 10.4 10
80 / 24.4 16 / 4.9 11 190 / 57.9 35 / 10.7 10
85 / 25.9 17 / 5.2 11 195 / 59.4 35 / 10.7 10
90 / 27.4 18 / 5.5 11 200 / 61.0 35 / 10.7 10
95 / 29.0 19 / 5.8 11 205 / 62.5 35 / 10.7 10
100 / 30.5 20 / 6.1 11 210 / 64.0 35 / 10.7 9
105 / 32.0 21 / 6.4 11 215 / 65.5 35 / 10.7 9
110 / 33.5 21 / 6.4 11 220 / 67.1 35 / 10.7 9
115 / 35.1 22 / 6.7 11 225 / 68.6 35 / 10.7 9
120 / 36.6 23 / 7.0 11 230 / 70.1 35 / 10.7 9
125 / 38.1 24 / 7.3 11 235 / 71.6 35 / 10.7 8
130 / 39.6 25 / 7.6 11 240 / 73.2 35 / 10.7 8
135 / 41.1 26 / 7.9 11 245 / 74.7 35 / 10.7 8
140 / 42.7 26 / 7.9 11 250 / 76.2 35 / 10.7 8
Guardrails and Barriers

In almost all cases, median guard-rails or barriers do not interfere with traffic
detection. In the few cases in which such interference may occur, e.g., large
metal barrier, very tall barriers or movable metal fences, a good solution is to
use a second sensor on the other side of the road. Each of the sensors can
monitor lanes on its side of the barrier, requiring a smaller setback to cover
fewer lanes, as shown below.
Figure 2-10: Two-Sided Placement
Sunken Road and Roadside Walls

When vertical surfaces reflecting microwaves (e.g., dense chain link fences or
retaining walls of a sunken roadway) are present, multi-path reflections from
large vehicles in close lanes cause additional false (ghost) detection in farther
detection zones.
Figure 2-11: False Target Generated by Fence Or Wall

To avoid this problem install the RTMS Echo higher and increase the elevation
angle to detect the far lanes of traffic excluding the nearest lanes, as shown on
the right in Figure 2-11.
Elevated Roadway
On elevated or sunken roadways with insufficient outside shoulders, it may be
an impossible job for a single sensor. Two RTMS Echo units, configured as
shown by Figure 2-12, will cover all lanes if detection zones are defined as
shown in Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-12: RTMS Echo on Elevated Roadway
RTMS Echo can also monitor elevated highways from tall poles erected on the
lower level. However, in this case the setback should be less than 8 m (26 ft),
to avoid the strong reflection from the side of the structure.
Figure 2-13: Pole Location for an Elevated Roadway
Installing RTMS Echo on Sign Structures

The installation of the RTMS Echo on Message Sign structures is acceptable
only if the RTMS Echo is mounted to be offset from the overhead span of the
structure. Structures can reflect the microwave signal and distort the accuracy
of detection. Some structures such as DMS units have very wide, flat metal
bottoms to the structure that are similar in nature to bridges, these type can
cause more interference than other lattice work type structures and may
require consultation with RTMS Echo Technical Support.
The best way to mount the RTMS Echo is to place a horizontal mast arm or
pipe approximately 1.3 m (4 ft) away from the structure (1.8-2.4 m [6-8 ft] if
DMS), ideally on the back of the structure away from any lighting or signs.
Ensure the detector is aimed perpendicular to the traffic flow.
Figure 2-14: RTMS Echo on Sign Structures
Grade Differentials
When grade differences are small, a single unit on the high side may work,
provided all lanes are within range.
Figure 2-15: Small Grade Differentials
When the grade differential is large enough to put a part of the lower level in a
“shadow”, two RTMS Echo units are required as shown by the following.
Figure 2-16: Large Grade Differential
Trees
Trees and bushes in the path of the microwave beam (in the setback or in
medians) must be avoided. RTMS Echo units must be relocated or a gap in
vegetation maintained in the path of the beam.
Chapter 3: Sensor Installation & Setup
General
This chapter describes the procedure for installing and setting up the RTMS
Echo sensor.
Safety Information
Please review the following information before installation.
• Read all instructions before using.
• Heed all warnings in these instructions.
• Save these instructions for future reference.
• RTMS Echo units must be installed and adjusted in accordance with
the installation instructions contained in this manual.
• Use the RTMS Echo only for its intended purposes as described in this
manual. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
• Consult Technical Support before using the RTMS Echo or other
RTMS Echo-related products for any purpose not expressly described
in this manual or any other RTMS Echo product manual. Do not use
the RTMS Echo to control or operate a gate-opening mechanism. Use
of the RTMS Echo for any unauthorized purpose may cause injury to
personnel or damage to equipment.
• For optimal accuracy, it is strongly recommended that only trained
personnel survey the sites and install all RTMS Echo-related products.
• For more information about our installation, surveying, and training
programs, contact your RTMS Echo sales representative.
Installing the Sensor
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Warning
Installation of RTMS Echo hardware may require that you work above the
ground on a ladder or bucket truck. Please make sure you have all the
required equipment and are aware of potential safety issues before
starting any installation. DO NOT install any RTMS Echo hardware if you
are unsure how to complete the installation or lack appropriate safety
equipment. It is recommended that you do NOT install this hardware
during inclement weather.
The following equipment is required to install the RTMS Echo sensor.

• Provided: RTMS Echo unit, bracket, washers, nut and bolts and 50 ft
(15.24 m) cable.
• Not Provided:
– Bolts or stainless steel banding to mount to a pole. The bolt
specifications depend on the mounting requirements: for example,
different bolts may be required when the RTMS Echo unit is
mounted on a wooden pole than when the RTMS Echo unit is
mounted on a concrete wall. 7/16” wrench, 1/2” wrench, assorted
tools to be determined by mounting specifications.
– Surge suppressors, noise filters, power supplies, etc.
The recommended mounting height for the RTMS Echo sensor is between 15
and 35 feet (4.6 and 10.7 meters) from the ground. For installations with a
setback less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) to the nearest zone, a mounting height of
15 feet (4.6 meters) is recommended. For all other installations, a height of 20
to 35 feet (6.1 to 10.7 meters) is recommended. For installations with more
than 8 lanes of traffic, the recommended height is 30 to 35 feet (9.1 to 10.7
meters). Additionally, the angle at which the sensor is tilted is determined by
mounting height and distances from the closest and farthest zones. For a
complete height and tilt angle mounting chart see “Height, Setback, Tilt
Requirements” on page 2-11.
NOTE: Always follow local wiring codes and local standards that apply to the
location in which the RTMS Echo is being installed.
1. Attach the bracket to the roadside pole (or another specified location)
using bolts or stainless steel banding.
2. Secure the RTMS Echo to the mounting bracket using the flat washer, lock
washer and nut.
NOTE: Make sure that the cable connector is on the bottom of the unit
when it is mounted.
3. Adjust the RTMS Echo to be perpendicular to the travel lanes and level
side to side.
4. Tilt the RTMS Echo so that the top of the sensor is aimed at the farthest
monitored zone.
NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 are general guidelines. Actual mounting and tilt may
need to be adjusted based on multiple factors such as obstacles and
number of lanes.
5. Secure the position by hand tightening the nuts. Once the aiming process
has been completed the nuts can then be securely tightened.
6. Undo the protective cap on the sensor’s connector.

7. Insert the RJ-45 connector from the cable to the RJ-45 receptacle on the
bottom of the sensor.
Cable RJ-45 connector
RJ-45 receptacle on the Cable locking collar

bottom of the sensor.
8. Tighten the cable’s locking collar by turning it a quarter turn to the right.
Warning
Make sure the mains are turned off prior to connecting wires from the
Echo cable to the breakout box.
9. Connect the other end of the cable to power and communications in the
breakout box (see “Connecting Power and Communications” on page 2-5).
Setting Up the Sensor

The set up process consists of the following:
• Logging in to the Sensor for the first time
• Aiming the sensor
• Detecting zones
• Verifying vehicle counts
• Configuring the settings
The following equipment and personnel will be needed in order to perform the
configuration process.
• At least two persons
• A hand-held tally counter
• Light Detecting and Ranging (LIDAR) radar gun
• Stop watch
Logging in to the Sensor For the First Time

1. Start your internet browser. Note, the screen shots shown below are taken
from Google Chrome and Firefox.
2. In the address field, type the IP address of the RTMS Echo.
The default is 192.168.0.10.
3. Press Enter.
The RTMS Echo login window appears.
4. Enter the User name and Password. The defaults are:

• User name: admin
• Password: admin
5. Click Login.
Aiming the Sensor

1. Log in to the sensor.
2. Select the Aim tab.
3. Move the left/right side of the sensor up or down to adjust the roll
according to the slant of the road.
For a level road, the roll should be set to -0.
4. Tilt the sensor forward or back to adjust the tilt to match the specifications
in “Height, Setback, Tilt Requirements” on page 2-11.
5. Tighten the nuts securing the sensor to the mounting bracket.
6. Detect and adjust zones.
Detect and Adjust Zones

The automated zone setup process requires free flowing traffic in all lanes of
interest. It scans the range of the RTMS Echo beam and positions up to 12
detection zones, representing lanes where vehicles are detected.
IMPORTANT: If the auto detect function is run after a zones configuration

has already been established (auto detect was run once
before), a new set of internal zone identifiers is established.
The data associated with the previous zones is no longer
available through the queries on the Data page. However, the
data can still be retrieved through use of the Echo APIs if the
zone identifiers of the previous zones are known (see the
Zones Identifier query in the RTMS Echo API Guide).
1. Select the Zones tab.

2. Click Auto Detect Zones.
There will be about 1 minute of prep time before detection begins. As

objects are detected the detection heat map appears in the radar beam
image. Zones will appear when the system has determined that the
detected objects are vehicles instead of stationary objects (i.e., barriers,
etc.). The full process takes approximately 7 minutes; however, if all zones
in the detection area appear, you can click All zones found to stop the
process.
3. Click on the first zone.
4. Enter a name for the zone. A maximum of 25 characters can be entered.
5. Click the drop-down under Traffic direction and select the direction of
traffic in the zone.
6. Repeat Steps 3-5 for the remaining zones.
7. To widen, shorten, or adjust zone positions, use the controls provided on
the page.
8. When complete, click Save changes.
9. Verify vehicle counts.
Verifying Vehicle Counts

The vehicle count verification of a successful zone setup is an essential part of
the installation. During the process you will compare RTMS Echo volume
counts over a period of time to a manual (visual) count for the same interval.
Use of a hand-held tally counter is recommended.
IMPORTANT: The recommended and most accurate method of verifying

vehicle counts is to perform the verification individually on
each zone. However, if a sufficient number of personnel are
available, all zones can be verified simultaneously. This
alternate process requires at least one person per zone for
manual count purposes.
1. Select the Calibrate tab.
2. To ensure that all columns are set to zero, click Clear all.
3. Select the check box for the zone(s) for which vehicles are to be counted.
NOTE: There should be one person with a hand-held counter monitoring

each zone selected.
4. Click Start and immediately begin manually counting vehicles as they

cross the radar beam.
5. Continue counting until a minimum of 50 vehicles have been counted for
each selected zone.
6. Click Stop.
7. Enter the number(s) from the counter into the Manual Count column.
The difference between the Sensor Count and Manual Count in difference
and percentage of deviation is immediately calculated.
If the Sensor Count is greater than the Manual Count by 5% or more, this
could be caused by:
– “Splashing” (vehicles in one zone are shown as being detected in
an adjacent zone)
– Lane changing
– Reflections from fixed objects
If the Sensor Count is less than the Manual Count by 5% or more
(negative percentage), this could be caused by:
– Missed small vehicles
– Occlusions
– Incorrect aiming
8. Are any of the percentages over five percent (either plus or minus)?
Yes No
You should make corrections before continuing. Continue with the

See “Optimizing Volume Count Accuracy” on next step.
page 4-10.
After adjustments have been made, repeat the
verification process.
9. To save the accumulated results of verification to a file in the sensor's

memory, click Save.
A download option appears.
10. To download the saved file to your computer, click Download. The file is
saved to your default folder as a CSV file.
Configure Settings
The settings that can be defined by the user include IP address, time zone,
message period, classifications, etc. For complete information on the various
settings and how to change them, see “Settings Tab” on page 4-44.
NOTE: At minimum, the setting for Local area network should be changed to
set the IP address of the sensor for your network.
Chapter 4: Operations and Adjustments
General
This chapter describes operations that can be performed and adjustments that
can be made after the RTMS Echo is installed and configured.
Logging in to the RTMS Echo

The following describes the procedure for logging in to the RTMS Echo. after
you have set the network parameters for the sensor (see “Local Area Network
Setting” on page 4-45).
1. Start your internet browser. Note, the screen shots shown below are taken
from Google Chrome and Firefox.
2. In the address field, type the IP address of the RTMS Echo.
3. Press Enter.
The RTMS Echo login window appears.
4. Enter the User name and Password. The defaults are:

• User name: admin
• Password: admin
5. Click Login.
Home Tab
The Home page provides a display of the current vehicle detections occurring
for each zone. The display can be set to show either the speed or length of
each detected vehicle. This page also shows how much of the sensor’s
memory has been used and the input voltage for the sensor.
Figure 4-1: Home Page
Table 4-1: Home Page Descriptions
Item Description
1 Zone indicators.
2 Representation of real vehicles in the zone.
3 Radar beam.
4 Select whether the live vehicle display shows vehicle speed or
length.
5 Percentage of the number of aggregated records currently in this
data table. One record is created for each zone during each period
as defined by the interval period in the Settings tab.
6 Percentage of the number of per vehicle records currently in this
data table.
7 The input voltage to the sensor. The best performance is when the
value is between 12V and 24V.
Aim Tab
This page is used to set the roll and tilt of the sensor during the installation
process. For more information see “Aiming the Sensor” on page 3-6.
Zones Tab
This tab is used to add, remove and edit zones, and to set the direction of
traffic for a zone. This tab is also used to start the automatic zone detection
operation.
Add a Zone
This function is used to add a zone manually to the configuration.
1. Click the Zones tab.
2. Click Add Zone.

3. Move the cursor onto the zone until a hand icon appears, then click the
zone to select it and display the control panel.
Move lane Make lane Make lane Delete

up or down wider narrower lane Close
4. Use the controls to move the position of the lane up or down, to widen the
lane or make it narrower. Note, the lane can also be moved by clicking on
it then moving it with the mouse.
5. To add a name for the zone, enter a maximum of 25 characters, including
alphanumeric, special and space characters.
6. Click the drop-down under Traffic direction and select the direction of
traffic in the zone.
7. Repeat steps Steps 2 – 6 to add other zones.
8. After all zones have been added, click Save changes.
Edit a Zone
This function is used to change the position, name, or traffic flow indicator for a
zone.
1. Click the Zones tab.
2. To change the position of the zone, click on it and when the hand icon
appears, move the zone up or down as needed, or use the controls to
move or widen or make the zone narrower.
3. To change the name, highlight it and enter a new name.
4. To change traffic flow direction, click the drop-down to the right of the
current flow indicator and select a new direction.
5. After all changes have been made, click Save changes.
Remove a Zone
This function removes a zone permanently from the configuration.
1. Select the zone to be removed.
2. Click the remove (trash can) icon.
3. Click Save changes.
Auto Detect Zones

This function is used to automatically detect and add zones to the
configuration. Zones are added as traffic is detected. For more information,
see “Detect and Adjust Zones” on page 3-7.
Calibrate Tab
This tab is used to verify vehicle counts in the defined zones and to adjust the
calibration of vehicle speeds and lengths.
Figure 4-2: Calibration Page
Table 4-1: Calibration Page Descriptions
Item Description
1 Click to save the values in the sensor’s memory.

2 Click to start or stop the operation.
3 Click to clear all values.
4 Click to view the last saved set of values.
5 Select to perform lane count verification.
6 Select to perform vehicle speed calibration.
(Table continues on the next page.)
Table 4-1: Calibration Page Descriptions (Cont’d)
Item Description
7 Select to perform vehicle length calibration.

8 Select the check box next to each zone for which the operation is
to be performed.
9 Vehicle count provided by the sensor. Only appears when Vehicle
Counts is the selected operation.
10 Vehicle count provided by the user. Only appears when Vehicle
Counts is the selected operation.
11 The difference between the Sensor and Manual counts. Only
appears when Vehicle Counts is the selected operation.
12 The percentage of the difference between the Sensor and Manual
counts. Only appears when Vehicle Counts is the selected
operation.
13 The speed of a vehicle as determined by the sensor. Only appears
when Speed Calibration is the selected operation.
14 The length of a vehicle as determined by the sensor. Only appears
when Length Calibration is the selected operation.
15 The adjustment the sensor is to make when reporting the data for
each detection. For Speed, the adjustment is in MPH or Kp/h. For
length, the adjustment is in feet or meters.
Optimizing Volume Count Accuracy

The most common reasons for vehicle count discrepancies are:
• Zone boundaries overlap or are too close – When this occurs, vehicles
in one zone are shown as being detected in an adjacent zone. This is
referred to as “splashing.” In this case, changing the zone by
increasing or decreasing the boundary can eliminate splashing.
• Improper sensor aiming – When this occurs vehicle counts are below
what is expected. If the sensor is aimed too low or high, or is not
perpendicular to the zone, vehicles may not be detected.
• Obstruction between the sensor and zone – An obstruction, such as a
concrete lane divider may cause smaller vehicles to be missed.
• Occlusion – This is when a vehicle is hidden from view by another
vehicle or object. A large truck can occlude (hide) the detection of a
small car hidden behind.
The following provides information about the possible cause and solution for
various conditions that can cause inaccuracies in the volume count.
Condition A: In the situation shown in Figure 4-3, zone 3 shows an over count, while zone 2
Over/Under Count in shows an under count.
Adjacent Zones
Figure 4-3: Over/Under Count: Adjacent Zones
The above could indicate that vehicles from zone 2 are being detected in zone
3. Fine tune the zone boundary between the two zones.
Condition B: Under In the situation shown in Figure 4-4, the count for zone 1 is well below what is
Count in Near Zone expected; vehicles are being missed.
Figure 4-4: Under Count: Near Zone
The above is probably due to aiming issues. The sensor may be missing small
profile vehicles. Check the aiming of the RTMS Echo and make sure it is
aimed down enough to view the first zone of traffic (zone 1).
Condition C: Under In the situation shown in Figure 4-5, the count for zone 6 is well below what is
Count in Far Zone expected; vehicles are being missed.
Figure 4-5: Under Count: Far Zone
The above is probably due to aiming issues. The sensor may be missing small
profile vehicles. Check the aiming of the RTMS Echo and make sure it is
aimed up enough to view the last zone of traffic (zone 6).
Condition D: Under In the situation shown in Figure 4-6, the count for many zones is below what is
Count in Several expected; vehicles are being missed.
Zones
Figure 4-6: Under Count: Many Zones
In the above situation the signal strength reflection may be too low. This could
be caused by the aiming angle is not perpendicular to the traffic.
Condition E: Over In the situation shown in Figure 4-7, the count for many zones is above what is
Count in Several expected.
Zones
Figure 4-7: Over Count: Many Zones
In the above situation the signal strength reflection may be too high, causing
“splashing” into adjacent lanes.
Condition F: Under In the situation shown in Figure 4-8, the count for zone 4 is lower than what is
Count in First Zone expected.
Past a Barrier
Figure 4-8: Under Count: First Zone Past Barrier
The above could indicate there is some kind of barrier between zones 3 and 4.
The signal from the barrier is imposing on zone 4, causing smaller vehicles to
be missed. Moving the zone boundary away from the barrier should help
resolve this situation. Fine tune zone 4 by moving the zone boundary closest
to the barrier further away from the barrier (move away +1). A slight
adjustment can make a large improvement.
Speed Calibration
This function is used to adjust the vehicle speed detected by the Echo sensor
if required.
NOTE: RTMS Echo cannot be used for speed enforcement.
1. Click the Calibrate tab.

2. Click Speed Calibration.
3. Select the check box to the left of each zone for which speeds are to be
checked.
4. Click Start.
5. If the value in the Measured Speed column is not correct, enter the
difference in the Adjustment column.
The value must be expressed as a percentage between +/- 10 and must
be a whole number (e.g., 4 is OK but 4.5 is not).
All detected speeds for the lane will be adjusted by the amount specified.
6. To save the values, click Save.
Length Calibration
This function is used to adjust the vehicle length detected by the Echo sensor
if required.
1. Click the Calibrate tab.
2. Click Length Calibration.
3. Select the check box to the left of each zone for which lengths are to be
checked.
4. Click Start.
5. If the value in the Measured Length column is not correct, enter the
difference in the Adjustment column.
The value specified can be between +/- 10 and can have one decimal
place (e.g., 3.2, 1.4, etc.).
All detected lengths for the lane will be adjusted by the amount specified.
6. To save the values, click Save.
Data Tab
This tab is used to generate reports based on the collected data. Two types of
data is stored; interval and per-vehicle.
The interval data table can hold ten thousand records and contains data that
has been aggregated for all zones for the interval period (see “Interval Data”
on page 4-50).
The per-vehicle data table can hold one million records and contains data that
has been accumulated for each vehicle in each defined zone.
The various types of data that can be generated are:
• Classification by binned speed data
• Classification by length data
• Gap average data
• Headway average data
• Interval Data
• Occupancy data
• Per-vehicle) Data
• Speed 85% data
• Speed average data
• Speed bin data
• Voltage data
• Volume data
Figure 4-9: Data Page
Click the drop-down indicator to the right of Query to see a list of available
queries. In the list that appears there are two date ranges shown. The Interval
Data Range indicates the earliest record available when doing an Interval
Data query. The Per-vehicle Date Range indicates the earliest record available
for all queries except Interval Data.
Classification By Binned Speed Query

This query returns speed data spread over several user-customizable bins
based on vehicle classification. The results can be reported for individual
zones or aggregated over all zones.
1. Click the Reporting tab.
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Classification, binned
by speed.
3. Click Save as file name and enter a name for the file.
The name can be any number of alphanumeric, dash (-), underscore (_) or
space characters. The default is speed-class-bin.
4. Click the icon to the right of the date/time field.
5. Select the starting date and time of the query. It will appear in the From
field.
6. Click in the To field and select the ending date and time of the query.
NOTE: The defaults for date/time are the earliest record to the current date
and time.
7. Click Set.
8. Enter the zone(s) for which data is to be included in the download.
To enter multiple zones, separate each entry with a space (e.g., 1 2 4 etc.),
or with a dash for a range a of zones (e.g., 2-5).
To specify all zones, leave the field blank.
9. Select the time frame and enter the interval for which data is to be binned.
The value must be less than or equal the difference between the start and
end times. If omitted, the default is 15 minutes.
10. Enter the length of each class bin.
Multiple bins can be specified by separating the bins with a space (e.g., 5 7
10, etc.).If omitted, the default class bins will be 5, 7, 10, 15, and 20.
11. Enter the speed of the initial bin.

If omitted, the default value is 20.
12. Enter the number of speed bins to be included in the result.
If omitted, the default is 15. The query will always include one additional
bin, the Nth + 1 bin, where N is the speed-bin-count, to indicate the
number of vehicles with speeds greater than the Nth bin.
13. Enter the speed increment of each bin after the initial setting.
If omitted, the default is 5.
14. To run the query, click Download.
The requested data is saved as a CSV file in the Downloads folder. The
requested data is saved as a CSV file in the Downloads folder.
Classification by Length Query

This query returns the count of the different classes of vehicles, according to
length, detected in one or more zones over a statistical interval.
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Classification, length
based.
space characters. The default is class-bin.
field.
and time.
7. Click Set.
10. Enter the length of each class bin.
Multiple bins can be specified by separating the bins with a space (e.g., 5 7
10, etc.).If omitted, the default class bins will be 5, 7, 10, 15, and 20.
The requested data is saved as a CSV file in the Downloads folder.
Gap Average Query

This query returns the average of gaps over a statistical interval. The gap is
the difference between the time when the rear of a vehicle leaves at a point on
the highway and the time the front of the next vehicle arrives at the same point
(in seconds).
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Gap, average.
space characters. The default is average-gap.
field.
and time.
7. Click Set.
9. Select the time frame and enter the interval for which data is to be included
in the download.
If omitted, the default is 15 minutes.
Headway Average Query

This query returns the average of headways over a statistical interval.
Headway is the difference between the time when the front of a vehicle arrives
at a point on the highway and the time the front of the next vehicle arrives at
the same point (in seconds).
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Headway, average.
space characters. The default is average-headway.
field.
and time.
7. Click Set.
in the download.
Interval Data Query

This query returns vehicle data that was aggregated when collected over a
statistical interval.
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Interval Data.
space characters. The default is aggregate-detection.
field.
and time.
7. Click Set.
8. Select the maximum number of records to be returned in the response.
Per-Vehicle Data Query

This query returns the length and speed for each vehicle detected in a zone
over a statistical interval.
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Per-vehicle Data.
space characters. The default is per-vehicle.
field.
and time.
7. Click Set.
8. Select the maximum number of records to be returned in the response.
Speed 85th Percentile Query

This query returns the speed at which 85 percent of all vehicles detected in a
zone are at or below.
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Speed, 85%.
space characters. The default is speed85.
field.
and time.
7. Click Set.
in the download.
Speed Average Query

This query returns the average speed of all vehicles detected in a zone over a
statistical interval.
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Speed, average.
space characters. The default is average-speed.
field.
and time.
7. Click Set.
in the download.
Speed By Bin Query

This query returns speed data spread over several user-customizable bins.
The results can be reported for individual zones or aggregated over all zones.
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Speed, binned.
space characters. The default is speed-bin.
field.
and time.
7. Click Set.
To specify all zones, leave the field blank (default).
10. Enter the speed of the initial bin.
If omitted, the default value is 20.
11. Enter the number of speed bins to be included in the result.

If omitted, the default is 15. The query will always include one additional
bin, the Nth + 1 bin, where N is the speed-bin-count, to indicate the
number of vehicles with speeds greater than the Nth bin.
12. Enter the speed increment of each bin after the initial setting.
If omitted, the default is 5.
Voltage Query
This query returns the input voltage at the sensor detected over a statistical
interval.
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Volume.
space characters. The default is input-voltage.
field.
and time.
7. Click Set.
Volume Query
This query returns the number of vehicles detected in a zone over a statistical
interval.
2. From the drop-down to the right of Query, select Volume.
space characters. The default is volume.
field.
and time.
7. Click Set.
in the download.
Log Tab
Each RTMS Echo sensor maintains a log which contains messages about
operational errors and warning and other helpful information about sensor
operations.
Figure 4-10: Log Page
Table 4-2: Log Page Descriptions
Item Description
1 Click to refresh the displayed messages.

2 Click to clear all of the messages from the log.
3 Icons that indicate the severity level of the entry.
• Blue icon indicates informational message.
• Yellow icon indicates warning message.
• Red icon indicates error message.
4 Date and time when the message was issued.
5 The message that was issued.
Settings Tab
This tab is used to enter a name for the Echo sensor and to set operational
parameters for the sensor.
For Device description enter a name for the sensor.
Install Firmware
This function is used to upgrade the firmware in the RTMS Echo sensor.
1. Click the Settings tab.
2. Click Install firmware.
3. Click Choose file.

4. Locate and select the x.x.x.x.issf file (where x.x.x.x is the version
number).
5. Click Open.
6. Click Install.
Local Area Network Setting

This function is used to set the IP address of the RTMS Echo sensor.
2. In the Local area network section, click change.
3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway.
NOTE: The default IP address is 192.168.0.10.
4. If a change was made, click Save changes.
Wi-Fi Setting
This function is used to enable or disable the Wi-Fi feature and/or change the
password to allow Wi-Fi access.
The wireless network for the Echo sensor is iss-echoxxxx (where xxxx is the
Echo device serial number) and the default password is echo123456. The
default Wi-Fi IP is 10.99.50.1
2. In the Wi-Fi section, click change.
3. Use the drop-down to select whether Wi-Fi is enabled or disabled.

Wi-Fi can be enabled permanently, for just 15 minutes or for just one hour.
4. To change the password used to access the Wi-Fi, click in the field, enter
then re-enter the new password.
A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 63 characters can be entered.
Location Setting
This function is used to set the latitude and longitude of where the RTMS Echo
sensor is installed. The location can either be set automatically by GPS or
manually.
2. In the Location section, click change.
3. Is the location to be set automatically or manually.
Automatically Manually
Select the Automatically set via a) De-select the Automatically

GPS check box. set via GPS check box.
b) Enter the latitude and
longitude.
Date and Time Setting

This function is used to set the date and time in the RTMS Echo sensor.
2. In the Date and time section, click change.
3. Is the date and time to be set automatically or manually.
Automatically Manually
Select the Automatically set via a) De-select the Automatically

GPS check box. set via GPS check box.
b) Continue with the next step.
4. Is the date and time to be set according to the connected computer?.
Yes No
a) Click the Use computer date a) Click the calendar icon.

and time icon.
b) Select the date and time.

b) Continue with the next step. c) Click Set.
d) Continue with the next step.
5. Select the time zone where the RTMS Echo sensor is installed.
Traffic Data Storage Setting

This function is used to determine what action is to be taken when the memory
in the RTMS Echo sensor is full.
2. In the Data collection section, click change.
3. Select one of the following.

• Overwrite oldest – when memory is full continue storing messages by
overwriting the oldest messages
• Stop collecting – when memory is full no new messages will be
stored in internal memory. In this case, the only way to start saving
messages again is to either to select Overwrite oldest or to click
Clear all collected data.
4. To clear (delete) all of the messages stored in internal memory, click Clear
all collected data.
Interval Data
This function is used to set the message period interval and the number and
length of vehicle classes.
2. In the Data aggregation section, click change.
3. Select how often a statistical message is created. One record is created

for each zone during each period.
4. Select the number of vehicle classifications to be detected.
5. Enter the length of each vehicle classification.
NOTE: The number of length classifications is one less than the number
of classes selected because the last classification is everything
greater than the last classification specified.
Sx-300 Protocol Settings

This function is used to set operating parameters allowing the RTMS Echo to
simulate an RTMS Sx-300.
2. In the Sx-300 protocol section, click change.
3. To put the sensor in Stat mode, select the check box. If unchecked, the
sensor is in polled mode.
In Stat mode, statistical messages are only transmitted at the end of every
message period.
In Polled mode, only statistical data that is currently stored in the Echo
buffer is transmitted and only when a matching sensor ID request is
received by the Echo sensor.
4. Select whether Gap or Headway data is to be included in the statistical
message.
5. If Speed 85th percentile data is to be included select the check box.
6. For Port, enter the port number to be used for communicating with the
Echo sensor. The default is 2000.
Region Setting
This function is used to set the units in which speed and length are displayed
and to indicate the country in which the RTMS Echo is configured for.
2. In the Measurement section, click change.
3. Select one of the following.

• US – speed and lengths are shown in MPH and feet.
• Metric – speed and lengths are shown in kp/h and meters.
Licensing
This function is reserved for future use.
Backup/Restore Device Configuration

These functions are used to backup the current device configuration or to
restore a previously saved backup file.
The information that is included in the backup file is as follows.
• Setup File Version
• Sensor ID
• Sensor Model
• Firmware Version
• Timestamp when saved
• User Descriptions
• Location
– Location Source
– Latitude
– Longitude
• Data Aggregation Config
– Interval
– Classification lengths
• Data Collection Config
– Drop Inserts When Full (true/false)
• SX300 Protocol
– ID (1)
– Port (2000)
– Push Statistics (true/false)
– Gap or Headway
– Include Speed85 (true/false)
• Detection Config
– Device ID (0)
– Last Modified Date
– Software Version
– Config Version
– Actions
• Sensors
– Sensor Type (Radar)
– Annotations
• Zones
– Zone Type (vertical line zone)
– ID
– Name
– Start
– End
– Traffic Direction
– Lane Index
– Speed Calibration (offset, multiplier)
– Length Calibration (offset, multiplier)
– Rules
• Radar Environment Config
– Range Bin Energy Thresholds
Download Diagnostics
This function creates a file that can be sent to ISS for diagnostic purposes if
the sensor is experiencing problems. The file is saved to the default folder for
your browser (usually the Downloads folder) on the computer and includes the
following information:
• Interval and per-vehicle databases
• Operation logs
• Device configuration settings
NOTE: Depending on the amount of data in the databases this file can be
extremely large, 100MB or more.
Reboot Device
This function is used to send a reboot command that will cause the sensor to
restart.

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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Notices

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

FCC and IC ID Numbers

RTMS Echo Technical Specifications

Table 1-1: Radar Frequency - Radar

USA/RUS 24.075 GHZ 24.175 GHZ 20 dBm max

Table 1-2: Wi-Fi Frequencies

North America 1 - 11 2412 MHZ 2462 MHZ 20 dBm max

Table 1-3: Specifications

Mechanical Width: 12.5 in. (32 cm)

(Table continues on the next page.)

Table 1-3: Specifications (Cont’d)

Vibration Resonance: Tested per NEMA TS2 2.2.8.3

Firmware Upgrade Capability

Figure 2-1: RJ-45 Connector Pinouts

terminated with an RJ-45 connector, the connector must have an element to

Figure 2-2: Example RJ-45 External Ground Connectors

Figure 2-3: Typical Breakout Box Installation

Each breakout box should contain a manufacturers approved surge

Figure 2-4: Citel Surge Suppressor

• Power over Ethernet surge protector

• Max DC current: 1200mA • Capacitance: 0.022 uF

• Frequency: 100 MHz • Din rail mountable

• Bi-directional protection • RoHS compliant

• Shielded enclosure and connectors

Connecting Power and Communications

Figure 2-5: Separate Surge Suppressors

Figure 2-6: Single Surge Suppressor

Providing a Proper Ground

6 foot copper rod

Figure 2-7: Earth Ground Connection

Surge induced into lines Lightning discharge

Power and comm lines

Figure 2-8: Surge Channeled into Earth Ground

Thunderstorm lightning is in its own class of destructive forces to sensors.

Placement in Side-Fired Highway Configuration

Height, Setback, Tilt Requirements

Furthest Mounting Furthest Mounting

35 / 10.7 15 / 4.6 23 145 / 44.2 27 / 8.2 11

Guardrails and Barriers

Figure 2-10: Two-Sided Placement

Sunken Road and Roadside Walls

Figure 2-11: False Target Generated by Fence Or Wall

Figure 2-12: RTMS Echo on Elevated Roadway

Figure 2-13: Pole Location for an Elevated Roadway

Installing RTMS Echo on Sign Structures

Figure 2-14: RTMS Echo on Sign Structures

Figure 2-15: Small Grade Differentials

Figure 2-16: Large Grade Differential

Installing the Sensor

The following equipment is required to install the RTMS Echo sensor.