Tirtl Technical Overview800

TIRTL Technical Overview
Version 1.6
CEOS Industrial Pty. Ltd.
Unit 3, 17 Burgundy Street
Heidelberg, VIC, 3084
Table of Contents
1. Background....................................................................................................... 5
2. Purpose ............................................................................................................ 5
2.1. Out of Scope .............................................................................................. 5
3. Conventions Used .............................................................................................. 6
4. Abbreviations .................................................................................................... 6
5. TIRTL Phases..................................................................................................... 8
6. Theory of Operation ........................................................................................... 9
6.1. Vehicle Detection using Beam Events .......................................................... 9
6.2. Speed and Vehicle Direction Detection ........................................................... 10
6.3. Vehicle Direction Convention ........................................................................ 10
6.4. Lane Detection ........................................................................................... 11
6.5. Axle, Axle Groups, Vehicle Detection and Wheel Size ....................................... 12
6.6. Classification of Vehicles .............................................................................. 13
7. TIRTL Features .................................................................................................. 14
7.1. Exterior Features ........................................................................................ 14
8. External Frame Features ..................................................................................... 17
9. Internal Aluminium Housing Features.................................................................... 19
10. Communication ................................................................................................ 21
10.1. Serial Communications .............................................................................. 21
10.2. Serial Communications Settings .................................................................. 21
10.3. Fixed Line (PSTN or Leased Line) Modem...................................................... 22
10.4. GSM/3G Modem........................................................................................ 22
10.5. Antenna connection for Permanent Installations ............................................ 22
11. Time Synchronisation........................................................................................ 24
11.1. Manual .................................................................................................... 24
11.2. GPS ........................................................................................................ 24
11.3. NTP......................................................................................................... 24
12. Power ............................................................................................................. 25
12.1. Power Requirements.................................................................................. 25
12.1.1. 240 VAC Power pack supply ..................................................................... 25
12.1.2. Battery power supply .............................................................................. 25
12.1.3. Solar Power supply ................................................................................. 25
12.2. Power On/Off Mode Button and Indicator LED................................................ 27
13. Specifications .................................................................................................. 28
13.1. Technical Specification ............................................................................... 28
14. Appendix 1 Serial Port Connector Pin-Outs ........................................................... 29
15. Appendix 2 Power Connector Pin-Outs ................................................................. 30
16. Support .......................................................................................................... 31
2009 CEOS Industrial Pty. Ltd.
Commercial in Confidence
Table of Figures
Figure 1 TIRTL receiver with portable sunshield ....................................................... 5
Figure 2 - TIRTL Beam Configuration ........................................................................ 9
Figure 3 - Speed and Vehicle Direction Detection........................................................ 10
Figure 4 Standing behind receiver: Positive velocity for cars travelling left to right........ 10
Figure 5 - Lane Detection........................................................................................ 11
Figure 6 Axle, Axle Groups and Vehicle Detection .................................................... 12
Figure 7 - Wheel Size Measurement.......................................................................... 12
Figure 8 Axle Groups ........................................................................................... 13
Figure 9 - Front view of TIRTL receiver with sunshield ................................................. 14
Figure 10 - Top of TIRTL receiver without sunshield .................................................... 14
Figure 11 - Rear of TIRTL receiver............................................................................ 15
Figure 12 Exterior dimensions of TIRTL .................................................................. 15
Figure 13 Mounting positions of a TIRTL ................................................................. 16
Figure 14 - TIRTL External Frame front view .............................................................. 17
Figure 15 - TIRTL External frame rear view ............................................................... 18
Figure 16 - TIRTL internal housing enclosed within external frame ................................ 19
Figure 17 - Internal Aluminium Housing .................................................................... 20
Figure 18 - Internal housing without lid..................................................................... 20
Figure 19 - RF connector positions ........................................................................... 23
Figure 20 - Solar Panel installation on Jersey Barrier Geelong Rd, Victoria, Australia ..... 25
Figure 21 - Solar Network example .......................................................................... 26
Figure 22 Serial Port A and B connectors as seen at the back of the TIRTL .................. 29
Figure 23 Power connector as seen at the back of the TIRTL...................................... 30
Table of Tables
Table 1 TIRTL exterior features ............................................................................. 16
Table 2 TIRTL external features............................................................................. 18
Table 3 TIRTL housings ........................................................................................ 19
Table 4 Serial communications settings .................................................................. 21
Table 5 Power button and LED status ..................................................................... 27
Table 6 Technical specification .............................................................................. 28
Table 7 Serial Port A and B connector pin-outs ........................................................ 29
Table 8 Serial Port Connector Components list......................................................... 29
Table 9 Power connector pin-outs .......................................................................... 30
Table 10 Power Connector Components list ............................................................. 30

Document History
Item
Note
1.0
This document was previously known as TSD02-01 TIRTL

Operational Specifications.
Revision History
Revision
Description
Date
1.0
Initial Release
23 Sep 08
1.1
Updates from internal review
24 Oct 08
1.2
Power and Solar requirements added
30 Oct 08
1.3
Minor power clarifications
12 Nov08
1.4
Updated conventions used section
6 Feb 09
1.5
Updated Solar Panel requirements for Tx
31 Mar 09
1.6
Time Synchronisation, Acronyms, and Doc History
10 Aug09
Reference Documents
Revision
Description
TIRTL Site Selection Manual
TIRTL Site Design Manual
TIRTL Site Construction Manual
TIRTL Site Installation Manual
TIRTL Site Acceptance Test
TIRTL Site Handover Document
TIRTL Maintenance Manual
TIRTLsoft User Manual

1. Background
The Infra-Red Traffic Logger (TIRTL) is a traffic surveillance system that is non-intrusive and
capable of highly advanced functionality with features making it the most flexible ITS product
in the world today.
RX
Figure 1 TIRTL receiver with portable sunshield
2. Purpose
This manual describes the theory of operation of a TIRTL system. It describes permanent and
portable technical details.
This document is intended to be used by either CEOS technical staff, subcontractors or CEOS
clients.
2.1. Out of Scope

This document does not cover the installation and configuration process, operation or
maintenance. These areas are the topic of other CEOS manuals.

3. Conventions Used
Several formatting conventions are used throughout this document to indicate particular types
of information you may need to be aware of. Three types of information boxes are used:
WARNING
Warning boxes display very important information that you should read.
NOTE
General information notes, advice and links will be displayed in these boxes.
TIP
Tip boxes will be used to tell you about tips or tricks that might save time or effort.
When you are instructed to click a button, it will be shown like this:
Button
Clickable links on the page or label text will be shown in italics: Add New Forum
This shows when you could or should enter text:
Menu hierarchies will be shown like this:
Enter this text
Top menu -> Sub menu
URLs will be shown like this: http://www.example.com

This shows a reference to another document: Site Selection Manual
4. Abbreviations
ACA
Australian Communication Authority
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
DC
Direct Current
DTMF
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
EMI
Electro-Magnetic Inference
GPRS
General Packet Radio Service
GPS
Global Positioning System
GSM
Global System for Mobile communications
GUI
Graphical User Interface
IP
Internet Protocol
ITS
Intelligent Traffic System
LED
Light Emitting Diode
Next G
The Next G network is Telstras (Australia's) national 3G

mobile network.
PC
Personal Computer
PDA
Personal Digital Assistant
PIN
Personal Identification Number
POTS
Plain Old Telephone System
PPP
Point to Point Protocol

PSTN
Public Switched Telephone Network
RN
Ring equivalence Number
SIM
Subscriber Information Module
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TIRTL
The Infra-Red Traffic Logger
USB
Universal Serial Bus
UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is

one of the third-generation (3G) cell phone technologies
WIM
Weigh In Motion

5. TIRTL Phases
The phases of implementing a TIRTL and the relevant documentation are as follows:
Selection (Site Selection Manual, Site Design Manual):
1. Listing locations, through either use of on-line tools such as Google Earth, Google Maps
street view or local knowledge of existing sites with suitable infrastructure to suit a
TIRTL
2. Site inspections, where proposed locations are assessed for suitability against criteria
listed within this document
3. Selection of the most suitable site
4. Site design, including creation of a Site Plan drawing, and a Statement of Works
Implementation (Site Construction Manual, Site Installation Manual, Site Acceptance Test):
5. Construction of the site, including civil works such as trenching and concreting
6. Installation of TIRTLs into the site, including alignment and configuration
7. Site Acceptance tests to validate that the installation is correct and operational
Commissioning and Handover (Site Handover Document, Site As-Built Drawing):

8. Monitoring of the site, and final adjustments to ensure correct operation
9. Handover of the site to the client, with appropriate documentation
Maintenance (Site Maintenance Manual):

10. Periodic assessment of the installation to perform routine maintenance
11. Calibration and certification of TIRTLs that are used for enforcement purposes.

6. Theory of Operation
A TIRTL installation consists of a transmitter and receiver pair located on opposite sides of the
road. The transmitter is the source of infra-red beams used to detect traffic. The receiver
detects disturbances in the infra-red beams caused by the wheels of passing vehicles, and uses
intelligent software to analyse the timings of the light pulses to produce vehicle classifications.
6.1. Vehicle Detection using Beam Events

The transmitter emits a beam of infra-red light from each forward facing lens. These light
beams overlap at the receiver, such that the light from each falls over both of the receivers
lenses. This beam overlap yields four different paths of light from the transmitter to the lenses
of the receiver, two parallel beams and two crossed beams as illustrated in Figure 2. As a
vehicle passes between the receiver and transmitter, each wheel interrupts each of the four
beam pathways.
TX
RX
Figure 2 - TIRTL Beam Configuration

Breaking of a beam is known as a Break Beam Event while the re-establishment of a given
beam is defined as a Make Beam Event. In this way, with the passing of each vehicle wheel,
a set of eight time-stamped Beam Events are generated from the 4 beam pathways at the
TIRTL receiver. Detecting the precise time of each Beam Event allows the receiver to compute
the velocity and lane of each vehicle wheel as it passes.
It is important to note that the alignment of the transmitter and receiver units is critical and
that the beams traversing the roadway are set to within defined limits. This allows effective
detection of vehicles without interference from mud-flaps and other features hanging from the
main body of the vehicles. By use of the specialised TIRTL Optical Sights and the intelligent
setup software accurate alignment during the day or night is easily achieved.

6.2. Speed and Vehicle Direction Detection

Figure 3 illustrates a TIRTL installation on a bi-directional roadway as viewed from above. As
the wheels of the vehicles interact with the 4 beam pathways, Make and Break Beam Events
are generated. The speed of a vehicle is determined by the time interval measured (t1 or t2)
between like Beam Events on the parallel beams, A and B.
TX
RX
t1
t2
Figure 3 - Speed and Vehicle Direction Detection
The direction of travel of a vehicle on the monitored roadway is determined by the order in
which Beam Events occur. In Figure 3, A to B represents South bound traffic and B to A
represents North bound traffic.
A number of redundant Beam Events are recorded in TIRTL installations. The redundant
information is used to discard invalid measurements in multi-lane installations where passing
traffic obscures or distorts a Beam Event associated with the target vehicle.
6.3. Vehicle Direction Convention

The convention for vehicle direction movement is:
When viewed from the rear of the TIRTL receiver positive velocity signed traffic always moves
from left to the right of the unit (see Figure 4).
This is only true if the correct installation information is entered into the Site Information
details. The Site Information must accurately reflect the orientation of the TIRTL units. Noninverted operation is defined as when the TIRTL is mounted underneath a tripod. Inverted
operation is typical for permanent installations.
RX
Figure 4 Standing behind receiver: Positive velocity for cars travelling left to right
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WARNING
When using the TIRTL system in countries that drive on the right hand side of the road, the
sign of the vehicle velocity is reversed. That is, positive velocity implies right to left
movement in fro not the unit.
6.4. Lane Detection

Figure 5 illustrates the principles of lane detection as implemented in TIRTL. As each wheel of
the vehicle interacts with infra-red light pathway A, Ax, B and Bx, Beam Events are generated.
For each class of Beam Event, Make or Break, time intervals are measured. t1 and t2 are
defined as the time interval between Beam Events on beams A and Ax. t3 and t4 are similarly
defined as the time interval between Beam Events on beam A and Bx. Figure 5 illustrates that
there exists a quantized time difference between time interval t1 and t2 used by the intelligent
software of the TIRTL receiver to learn the lane positions of the installation. The measured
time intervals are normalized to the vehicle speed to provide a ratio metric measurement of
vehicle position. Time intervals t3 and t4 represent an example of redundant measurement
information which may be employed to verify vehicle information on a multi-lane installation.
Vehicle 3
RX
TX
t1
t4
t2
t3
A
Bx
Ax
B
Vehicle 2
Vehicle 1
Figure 5 - Lane Detection

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6.5. Axle, Axle Groups, Vehicle Detection and Wheel Size

Figure 6 illustrates in more detail the process of Make and Break Beam Events. The
combination of a Break Beam Event followed by Make Beam Event of the same beam occurring
within a single vehicle lane constitutes the detection of an axle. Detection of axles is the first
stage in the important process of vehicle classification.
TX
Make
Beam
Event
Break
Beam
Event
RX
Figure 6 Axle, Axle Groups and Vehicle Detection

An Axle Group is defined by TIRTL as a collection of axles separated by less than a user
defined maximum distance. The distance between axles is measured by knowing the speed of
the vehicle, the vehicles lane location and the time taken to traverse the 4 beam pathways. For
example, the maximum distance between axles for a vehicle type is user defined as 2.1m. If a
distance between 2 axles was measured as less than 2.1m, the TIRTL would consider a vehicle
had been detected. In the vehicles illustrated in Figure 6, each of the Axle Groups consists of 1
axle. However, for multi-wheel vehicles such as semi-trailers Axle Groups can consist of more
than one axle (see Figure 8).
The wheel size of a particular vehicle class is necessarily a TIRTL learned parameter. It is
necessary that this parameter is learned as the height of the beams above the road varies
between TIRTL installations. Each of the infra-red beam pathways between the transmitter and
receiver effectively scribes a chord across the circle of the passing wheel (see Figure 7). With
the speed measurement of the vehicle, the time between the Break and Make Beam Event and
the travelling lane a measure of the wheel width is obtained. This measurement can be ratio
metrically used to discriminate between vehicle classes, where the vehicles have very similar
wheel bases, based upon percentage wheel size variances.
Chord scribed
across the
wheel for
Wheel Size
Figure 7 - Wheel Size Measurement

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6.6. Classification of Vehicles

There are a number of different features of the wheel base of road vehicles which may be used
by the TIRTL software to classify vehicles. Figure 8 illustrates these features. Classification
Schemes based upon these features are built up by the user using the Classification Editor
function of the TIRTLsoft GUI
A classification scheme contains a series of patterns based upon parameters associated with
vehicle axles. Each pattern contains a number of parameters that uniquely describe a vehicle
class. Generally, the Classification Scheme moves toward finer and finer detail for the
parameters of a particular vehicle class.
Wheel A
Group1
Wheel B
Group2
Beam height
above roadway
clear of vehicle
features such
as mud flaps
Axle Spacing
Group3
Figure 8 Axle Groups

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7. TIRTL Features
7.1. Exterior Features
The TIRTL traffic monitoring system is designed to operate as a pair of units. A transmitter
unit paired with a complimentary receiver unit.
TIRTL transmitter and receiver are similar in appearance. Figure 9 to Figure 11 and details the
external features of the TIRTL receiver unit. An identifiable external difference between the
transmitter and receiver is that Serial Port B is not present on the transmitter unit (item 9,
Figure 11).
2
RX
5
4
Figure 9 - Front view of TIRTL receiver with sunshield
RX
Figure 10 - Top of TIRTL receiver without sunshield

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10
11
8
7
RX
16
15
12
13
14
Figure 11 - Rear of TIRTL receiver
237.7 mm
246.3 mm
RX
82.0 mm
Figure 12 Exterior dimensions of TIRTL

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3/8 thread
8 mm
18.32mm
3/8 thread
40.57mm
157.50mm
8 mm
34.00 mm
63.65 mm
109.25 mm
Figure 13 Mounting positions of a TIRTL

Item
Feature
Description/Purpose
Top Sight Mount
Top Mount
3G/GPS Antenna
Lens
Sun-shield
Mounting Boss
Power Connector
Serial Port A
12 pin external communications connector (typically RS232).
Serial Port B
12 pin external communications connector (typically RS232, receiver unit only).
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Mode Button
Used to turn the unit on and off.
11
Indicator LED
Conveys information regarding the current operational state of the unit.
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Battery Door
Access to the battery compartment and SIM socket for GSM operation.
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Bottom Mount
14
Bottom Sight Mount

Position
15
Housing
16
Battery Door Screws
Machined surface and alignment pin holes on the top of the sun-shield used for
accurate Optical Sight placement.
Flat surface on the sun-shield used to fix TIRTL unit under a tripod or other
mounting device.
Fitted if the unit has the 3G/GPS option.
Passage for the infra-red beams.
Used for portable applications to protect against direct solar radiation exposure.
Four large mounting points used to secure the unit to the sun-shield. Also used to
securely mount the unit in a permanent installation.
5 pin external power connector and fixed line modem connection (when modem
option is fitted).
Flat surface on the base of the unit used to fix TIRTL unit on top of a tripod or
other mounting device.
Machined surface and alignment pin holes on the base of the unit used for accurate
Optical Sight placement.
Robust 5mm thick cast aluminium.
Unscrewed to gain access to the battery compartment and the SIM card socket.
Table 1 TIRTL exterior features

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8. External Frame Features

The TIRTL is housed in an external housing, usually made from galvanised steel. The frame
provides support for the surrounding concrete and allows a checker plate cover to be screwed
onto it to further protect the External Housing and associated TIRTL.
1
2
4
3
Figure 14 - TIRTL External Frame front view

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Figure 15 - TIRTL External frame rear view
Item
Feature
Description/Purpose
Cover
Countersunk bolt
M10 countersunk bolt (usually with hex security head)
Mounting flanges
Mounting flanges with 22mm diameter holes for mounting rods.
Windows
Drainage Holes
Top cover of external housing
Infrared transmissive Acrylic windows

Drainage holes to emit any water from housing
Table 2 TIRTL external features

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9. Internal Aluminium Housing Features

The Aluminium internal frame mounts within the external frame.
Figure 16 - TIRTL internal housing enclosed within external frame
Item
Feature
Internal Aluminium
Housing
External frame
Description/Purpose
Internal Housing
External frame
Table 3 TIRTL housings

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Figure 17 - Internal Aluminium Housing
Figure 18 - Internal housing without lid

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10. Communication
TIRTL has a number of flexible communication interfaces for remote management of the units
including
direct serial communication
standard POTS telephone
the mobile telephone network using GSM or 3G packet data services
Ethernet using an external interface.
TIRTL supports two types of connection protocol via direct serial connection:
PPP which adds extra functionality over the RS232 link including error correction,
addressing and multiplexing
raw serial communication.
All communications with the receiver use an ASCII based command set. This allows the user to
access all the functionality of TIRTL unit via a simple terminal program, such as Hyper
Terminal. However, the most user-friendly technique for communication with the system is by
using the PC-based TIRTLsoft program.
To prevent unauthorised user access to the TIRTL, all remote sessions via POTS or mobile
communications is authenticated.
NOTE
The PC used to communicate to the receiver must have correctly installed drivers for the
serial port and/or the POTS modem, as well as the correct version of TIRTLsoft.
10.1. Serial Communications

TIRTL is provided with a single customised Serial Cable used to provide RS232 serial
connectivity into the receiver.
The serial cable with a 12 pin weatherproof connector plugs into serial port A, at the rear of the
receiver. The other end of this cable is terminated with a female DB9 connector wired with a
standard DTE type pin out.
NOTE
When using Direct Serial communications to TIRTL via laptops it is strongly recommended
that a USB to serial converter be used. Experience has shown that many laptops with
standard serial ports behave in unexpected ways causing erratic behavior of the serial
connection to TIRTL.
10.2. Serial Communications Settings

The serial communications setting for the laptop computer are detailed in Table 4. The default
protocol for serial communications is Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).
Table 4 Serial communications settings
Function
Setting
Bit Rate
300 to 115.2kbps (default 115.2kbps for PPP, 19.2kbps for raw

serial)

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Data Bits
Parity
None
Stop Bits
Flow Control
Hardware
10.3. Fixed Line (PSTN or Leased Line) Modem

The optional fixed line modem enables TIRTL to be accessed remotely by a standard telephone
line. The modem may also be used in leased line mode.
When present, the communication lines use two of the pins on the external TIRTL receiver
power connector.
The maximum data transfer rate is 33.6kbps.
10.4. GSM/3G Modem

The optional GSM unit allows wireless access to TIRTL receiver. This option requires an
external antenna be fitted to the receiver.
The GSM option requires a SIM card. A SIM card holder is located in the bottom of the receiver
unit battery compartment and is accessed by removing the screws holding the battery door in
place and removing all batteries.
The maximum data transfer rate is 9.6 kbps GSM operation and 115.2 kbps for 3G packet data
sessions.
10.5. Antenna connection for Permanent Installations

For permanent installations the TIRTL sunshield is removed and the unit is installed upside
down on the flat cover plate. In this position it is not possible for the GPS/3G/GSM or 3G/GSM
only antennas to be directly attached to the TIRTL body. Additionally for permanent
installations, as the units are left unattended for extended periods of time, TIRTL is located in
an external housing to protect the alignment of the equipment and secure the installation
against vandalism. This requires that the antennas are mounted on a nearby pole with RF
cables providing the connection to the TIRTL receiver. To facilitate the connection to the
external antenna TIRTL is equipped with 1 or 2 (depending on the options fitted) SMA RF
connectors mounted to the side of the body. The position allocation of the connectors is given
in Figure 19.

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RX
3G/GSM Connector
GPS Connector
Figure 19 - RF connector positions

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11. Time Synchronisation

There are 3 methods to achieve time synchronisation of a TIRTL.
11.1. Manual
This method involves setting the time of the TIRTL manually, connecting locally to the TIRTL
and using TIRTLsoft to set the date and time. The TIRTL has an internal real-time-clock
(RTC) which maintains the time when the device mains power or battery power is removed.
The RTC clock battery has a life of 10 years.
11.2. GPS
Installation of a GPS antenna provides the TIRTL with the ability to maintain time with
Global Positioning System.
11.3. NTP
The TIRTL supports Network Time Protocol (NTP) using a network and a NTP server to
synchronise UTC time on numerous devices. A suitable NTP server and network must be
available. CEOS does not recommend NTP over 3G packet switched networks.

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12. Power
12.1. Power Requirements
The TIRTL requires 12V DC via an amphenol connector (refer to Section 15 - Appendix 2 Power
Connector Pin-Outs). The three main power options include:
12.1.1. 240 VAC Power pack supply

The provision of power to the TIRTLs is from a dedicated 12V DC power supply that plugs
into a GPO. The power supply is typically housed within a road side cabinet nearby to the
TIRTL installation, with 2.5mm2 power cables (for runs under 100m distance) to the TIRTL
receiver and transmitter.
12.1.2. Battery power supply

The provision of power to the TIRTLs is typically from dedicated Valve Regulated Lead Acid
(VRLA)) 12V DC batteries. The batteries are housed within a separate housing or road side
cabinet.
12.1.3. Solar Power supply

The provision of power to the TIRTLs is from batteries that are recharged with a Solar Panel.
The system is suited to remote locations where solar power provides cost benefits.
Figure 20 - Solar Panel installation on Jersey Barrier Geelong Rd, Victoria, Australia

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A typical Solar system includes
Solar panel mounted on a tall pole
Solar battery regulator (LVD), to prevent batteries being overcharged by the Solar
Panel or totally discharged by the TIRTL
Batteries and suitable housing
Figure 21 - Solar Network example

CEOS recommends that the following solar panel minimum wattage is used to power each
TIRTL:
Receiver TIRTL = 40W Solar Panel (minimum)
Transmitter TIRTL = 40W Solar Panel (minimum)
Powering both Receiver and Transmitter from the same Solar Panel will require a minimum
of an 80W Solar Panel.
The number of batteries to sustain ongoing power to the TIRTL is device (i.e. Transmitter or
Receiver), location and weather dependent. The total amp-hours of the batteries need to be
large enough to cover cloudy/rainy days (which is heavily site and panel orientation
dependent).
The maintenance of a Solar Panel system typically requires battery replacement in the order
of every 3 5 years.

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12.2. Power On/Off Mode Button and Indicator LED

The button and LED combine to allow the user to turn the TIRTL on and off. If connecting
active DC power from cold, TIRTL will automatically begin booting when power is applied. This
feature allows the unit to power on automatically during a total power outage.
Action
User Action and Response
Description
Power Off
Action
Do not remove power from TIRTL until the

power down sequence has completed.
When the unit is on and fully operational,
press and hold the button for at least six
seconds to turn the TIRTL unit off. The LED
will give three flashes in quick succession
every two seconds until it has completed
shut down (approximately 15 seconds for
the receiver and almost immediately for the
transmitter).
Press and hold Button (6 secs min)

Response
Rx 3 flashes every 2 secs for
about 15 secs
Tx 3 flashes
Power On
Action
Press and release Button
Response (Booting)
Rx 3 flashes every 2 secs for
about 90 secs
Tx 3 flashes
When the unit is off and still connected to

power, briefly press and release the button.
While the unit is booting, the LED will flash
once every two seconds. When the boot
cycle is complete (approximately 1.5
minutes for the receiver and almost
immediately for the transmitter) the LED
will flash once every 30 seconds indicating
the unit is fully operational.
Response (Operational)
Rx 1 flash every 30 secs
Tx 1 flash every 30 secs
Debug
Mode
Action
Press and hold Button (3 secs min.
and 6 secs max.)
Response (Debug Mode)
Rx flashes on/off repeatedly
This is a non-user mode that may be

encountered if during power down or when
fully operational the button is held for more
than 3 and less than 6 seconds. In Debug
Mode the LED flashes with a 50:50 duty
cycle. To exit Debug Mode briefly press and
release the mode button to return to the
fully operational state. Then follow the
standard procedure sequence for TIRTL
power down.
Table 5 Power button and LED status

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13. Specifications
13.1. Technical Specification
Description
Specification
TIRTL Version
2.0
Speed measurement accuracy
1% (30 - 250km/hr, 20 155mph)
Maximum number left bound lanes
Maximum number right bound lanes
Max. Tx/Rx separation distance
100m / 330ft
Max Tx/Rx separation (long range optic)
200m / 660ft
Operating temperature range
-40 to +85C / -40 to 175F
Environmental waterproof rating
IP67 (Main body)

IP65 (Battery compartment)
EMI Rating
AUNZS 55022:2000 Class B
Safety Approval
AUNZS 60950:2002 compliant
DC Input Voltage
10-16 V DC
Average Rx Power Consumption at 25C
800 mW (no traffic)

1000 mW (dense traffic)
Peak Rx Power Consumption at 25C
2500 mW
Average Tx Power Consumption at 25C
640 mW
Processor
x486, 33 MHz
Operating System
Linux (kernel 2.2)
On Board RAM
16MB
On Board ROM
8MB - 64MB
Compact Flash Storage (log storage):
1,024MB (~ 100,000 7M vehicles)
Communication Interfaces
2 x RS232 serial ports

GPS unit
Optional modules
3G mobile module
PSTN modem
Table 6 Technical specification

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14. Appendix 1 Serial Port Connector Pin-Outs

The connections to the serial port connector of TIRTL are described in Figure 22 and Table 7.
The view of the connector in Figure 22 is that seen when looking into the connector at the back
of TIRTL.
G
D
L
M
J
K
Figure 22 Serial Port A and B connectors as seen at the back of the TIRTL
Pin
Designator
TIRTL Receiver
Com Port A and B
CD
RD
TD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
nc
nc
nc
nc
Body
shield
Table 7 Serial Port A and B connector pin-outs
Manufacturer
Part Number
Description
Amphenol
C091 31D012 200 2
12 pin female plug for Serial Cable
Table 8 Serial Port Connector Components list

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15. Appendix 2 Power Connector Pin-Outs

The connections to the power connector of TIRTL are described in Figure 23 and Table 9. The
view of the connector in Figure 23 is that seen when looking into the power connector at the
back of TIRTL.
The PSTN TIP and PSTN RING are connected if the PSTN MODEM option is fitted. If the PSTN
MODEM option is not fitted these connections are not connected in the TIRTL receiver.
Figure 23 Power connector as seen at the back of the TIRTL

Pin
Designator
TIRTL
Receiver
TIRTL
Transmitter
PSTN Tip
nc
-ve supply
-ve supply
+ve supply
+ve supply
nc
nc
PSTN Ring
nc
6*
nc
nc
* Not fitted on all units.

Table 9 Power connector pin-outs
Manufacturer
Part Number
Description
Amphenol
C091 31D006 101 2
6 pin female plug for Power Cable
Table 10 Power Connector Components list

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16. Support
Email:
support@ceos.com.au
Telephone:
+61 3 9458 4955
Fax:
+61 3 9458 4966
Address:
CEOS Pty Ltd
Unit 3, 17 Burgundy Street
Heidelberg, VIC, 3084, Australia
Web:
www.ceos.com.au
www.tirtl.com.au

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