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Peek VideoTrak-IQ approved by Texas DOT

US headquartered Peek Traffic Corporation has announced that its VideoTrak-IQ video-based vehicle detection system has been approved by the Texas Department of Transportation. VideoTrak-IQ combines multi-channel viewing, easy set-up and multiple individual zone settings, and offers the ability to conveniently modify the configurations of up to 26 detection zones per channel. The colour camera delivers the powerful option of lens control over the coax. Zoom and focus settings can be controlled from the Vide
December 3, 2012 Read time: 1 min
US headquartered Peek Traffic Corporation has announced that its VideoTrak-IQ video-based vehicle detection system has been approved by the 375 Texas Department of Transportation.

VideoTrak-IQ combines multi-channel viewing, easy set-up and multiple individual zone settings, and offers the ability to conveniently modify the configurations of up to 26 detection zones per channel. The colour camera delivers the powerful option of lens control over the coax.

Zoom and focus settings can be controlled from the VideoTrak-IQ user interface via the ground-level cabinet, eliminating the need for a bucket truck or additional wiring.
VideoTrak-IQ is available in up to four channel configurations and is both NEMA and 3879 Caltrans compliant.

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