Wavetronix VDR24 Radar - Manual (Page 5)

VDR24 Radar Detection System, Rev. 1.0 v
7.3.1. Verify VDR24 and Radar Status ................................................................................... 43
7.3.2. Verify XR and IR Circuits .............................................................................................. 44
7.3.3. Verify Radar Sensor Voltage Levels ............................................................................. 44
7.3.4. Connect SSM-Rail Application ...................................................................................... 45
88.. SSEETTTTIIN NG G U UPP LLA AN NEESS,, ZZO ON NEESS,, A AN ND D C CH HA AN NN NEELLSS .................................................................................................. 4499
8.1. Connect the SSM-Rail application ............................................................................................. 50
8.1.1. Connect the SSM-Rail Application ................................................................................ 51
8.1.2. Locate Connected Sensors Using Full or Quick Search ............................................... 51
8.1.3. Verify the Radar Sensor is Connected ......................................................................... 51
8.2. Assign and Verify Radar Sensor Settings ................................................................................. 52
8.2.1. General Tab .................................................................................................................. 52
8.2.2. Communication Parameters Tab .................................................................................. 53
8.2.3. Advance Settings Tab ................................................................................................... 53
8.3. SSM-Rail Tab 1 - Establish Lanes for Traffic ............................................................................ 54
8.3.1. Orient Display to Match Physical Sensor Location ....................................................... 54
8.3.2. Verify Proper Physical Aiming of the Sensors .............................................................. 54
8.3.3. Set Lane Placement, Lane Widths, and Direction ........................................................ 54
8.3.4. Set Background Attenuation ......................................................................................... 55
8.4. SSM-Rail Tab 2 - Establish detection zones ............................................................................. 56
8.4.1. Create Physical Detection Zones ................................................................................. 57
8.4.2. Set Zone Delay and Extend Values .............................................................................. 58
8.4.3. Assign Zones to Output Channels ................................................................................ 58
8.4.4. Channel Settings .......................................................................................................... 58
8.4.5. Save Zone and Channel Settings ................................................................................. 58
8.5. SSM-Rail Tab 3 - Verify settings ............................................................................................... 59
8.5.1. Watch Vehicles Traversing the Crossing to Verify Proper Detection ............................ 60
8.5.2. Verify Connections to Railroad Equipment ................................................................... 60
8.5.3. Testing with a Test Vehicle ........................................................................................... 61
8.5.4. Back Up Configuration Settings and Values ................................................................. 61
99.. M MA AIIN NTTEEN NA AN NC CEE A AN ND D SSU UPPPPO OR RTT ................................................................................................................................................ 6633
9.1. Periodic Radar Sensor Verification and Performance Checks .................................................. 63
9.1.1. Real-Time Detection Activity (Visual) ........................................................................... 64
9.1.2. VDR24 Indicator Status (Visual) ................................................................................... 64
9.1.3. Communication Quality ................................................................................................. 64
9.1.4. Examination of Performance Metrics ............................................................................ 65
9.1.5. 9.1.5 Detection Levels .................................................................................................. 65
9.1.6. Verification of Radar Alignment (Visual) ....................................................................... 65
9.1.7. Verify Runtime Metrics .................................................................................................. 66
9.1.8. Verification of Radar Positioning and Alignment ........................................................... 67
9.1.9. Verification of Zone Position and Boundaries ............................................................... 67
9.1.10. Verify Settings Against Backup Record ........................................................................ 67
9.1.11. Radar Self Tests ........................................................................................................... 68
9.1.12. Verification of Voltage Levels ....................................................................................... 69
9.1.13. Ground Leakage ........................................................................................................... 69
9.1.14. Re-Tighten Radar Mounting Hardware ......................................................................... 69
9.1.15. Check Radar Electrical Connections ............................................................................ 69