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May 30, 2014
TRL’s Arcady Lite aids US roundabout analysis
Arcady Lite, a streamlined version of TRL’s Arcady user interface, is designed for users in the United States to carry out quick and simple roundabout analyses using either the Arcady or HCM 2010 models. It provides quick access to essential data screens, specifically chosen to reflect most common usage in North America. In addition, a number of built-in screen layouts are provided which allow access to all inputs and outputs on screen at the same time. If the built-in layouts are not suitable, t
May 30, 2014
Phoenix Contact all-in-one plug-in connector
The new M23 hybrid round plug-in connector from Phoenix Contact is an all-in-one connector that securely transfers signals, data, and power. The IP65/67-compliant connector has four power contacts and can handle currents up to 30A and voltages up to 850V DC or 630V AC. It has up to eight signal contacts and operates in temperatures ranging from -40 to +125 °C.
May 30, 2014
Controller interface needs less space
Radar traffic detection and monitoring specialist Wavetronics has released its Click 50 traffic cabinet device which provides up to 64 channels worth of data. The device allows SmartSensor Advance and SmartSensor Matrix to communicate directly to the traffic controller, effectively replacing up to 16 four-channel or 32 two-channel rack cards with a small box measuring 19.8 x 26.2 x 9.9cm (7.8 x 10.3 x 3.9in). Click 650 can eliminate the need for rack cards and back plates while enabling intersection app
May 30, 2014
New receiver offers ‘on-demand’ control of LED street lighting
An integrated luminaire receiver developed by Energy Assets as part of its Z-Lynk control technology enables street lighting engineers to remotely dim and turn LED street lights on or off. The system is to be used across the City of London and will enable engineers to dim LED street lighting in real time via a web browser. Each receiver is programmable via near field communication (NFC) to respond to up to ten different command settings, bringing a new level of flexibility to lighting levels and zonal co
May 30, 2014
Enforcement file management from Kustom
Public safety equipment supplier Kustom Signals has released the next phase of its popular file management system, Eyewitness data vault (EDV). Eyewitness data vault lite (EDV Lite) is specifically designed for smaller installations of Kustom in-car and body-worn video systems that only utilise manual file transfer. EDV Lite offers the same intuitive look and feel as Eyewitness data vault, with an extensive list of powerful and popular features such as file intake, search, play, burn and export, as well
May 29, 2014
ScanGenius – mobile ANPR in a roof-top box
According to Dutch company Arvoo, its ScanGenius turns every car into an automatic number plate reading (ANPR) scan car and is now available an all-in-one ANPR car roof box, comprising processing units, GPS systems and ANPR and panoramic cameras. Multiple ANPR cameras simultaneously scan all number plates over a 360 degree radius, providing contextual number plate information, while additional cameras are available for panoramic views and videos. Number plate information can be augmented with accurate G
May 28, 2014
New generation of pay-on-foot parking technology
Designed with some of the most challenging parking environments in mind, especially shopping centres and transport hubs, the WPS ParkAdvance system is built around a new IP-based operating system architecture that enables it to simply and directly connect with multiple technologies being deployed in car parks both now and in the future.
May 27, 2014
Is the smartphone a driver's best friend?
The smartphone is a driver’s best friend – or so it seems: apps help them navigate, avoid congestion, identify a parking space, locate an EV charge point, find the area’s cheapest fuel, check the weather, pay tolls … the list goes on. While some have voice actuation, the whole issue of driver-related apps still concerns me. The World Health Organisation / National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSA) report Mobile Phone Use: A Growing Problem of Driver Distraction says: ‘…studies suggest that driver
April 9, 2014
Axle scale systems with wireless weighing
Intercomp has integrated RFX wireless weighing technology with its AX90 axle scale systems to provide a cable-free operation with wireless communication to a variety of devices. Calibration is stored at the scale providing users with the ability to interchange all components. Alternatively, users are able to interface their own indicator to the scales using analogue output versions. Available in a variety of lengths, capacities and configurations to weigh anything from single to multi-axle vehicles, AX90
April 9, 2014
Siemens introduces latest traffic management solutions
Siemens is launching a new range of traffic solutions, including the ST950 traffic controller, its Stratos traffic management solution and a complete range of above-ground detectors. The new ST950 traffic controller family represents the very latest in a long line of proven and highly successful traffic controllers designed and built in the UK by Siemens and includes a host of new features and new levels of accessibility and safety to the market. Integral UTMC OTU, 4-stream MOVA 7, easy to follow web sty
April 9, 2014
Intellicone expands work zone product range
Highway Resource Solutions has expanded its Intellicone product range to include Intellicone Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and Intellicone Sentry. The TMU system enables traffic management staff to detect breaches at remote barriers and relay this to Intellicone portable site alarms within a work site. When combined with Intellicone enabled Dorman cone lamps, this helps create safer working environments. The Intellicone Sentry, a rapidly deployable ultrasonic beam sensor, detects vehicles breaching
April 9, 2014
Slimline secure access control
Secure entrance control specialist Automatic Systems has expanded its range of pedestrian access SlimLane speed gates with the new SlimLane SC (short cabinet) which has a smaller cabinet length of 1,274mm. Developed in response to the increasing issue of lack of space, it offers a compact solution without compromising on detection system and safety features. Security features on the SlimLane range are said to include a high-performance detection system based on a high processing capacity and a high-densi
April 9, 2014
SES launches first solar VMS
The latest variable message sign (VMS) from French manufacturer SES is fully powered by solar panels, making it possible to install a sign virtually anywhere without the need for cables or mains power. Ideal for many applications from highway to urban, the signs use high intensity LEDs in a choice of character matrix, line matrix or full matrix display and are compliant with EN12966 European standards. With a display height of 160mm to 457mm, the signs are ideal for large VMS to small lane control signs
April 9, 2014
Intelligent traffic control algorithms
Veronet, the latest interface for traffic node control from Austrian engineering and software company Andata allows a completely new access to intelligent traffic control, for highly automated evaluation of optimal green and cycle times of any traffic situation and intersection configuration. Control algorithms for traffic nodes (node control objects calculate the best traffic control parameters such as turnaround and green times, taking arbitrary control targets in real time for a given traffic situati
April 9, 2014
Positive results for Ritherdon’s roadside cabinet
The latest roadside cabinet developed by Ritherdon is said by the company to be the world’s first passive roadside cabinet. To ensure that the product performed as specified in EN 12767, two full-scale crash-tests were carried out on the product. The tests examine two parameters to define the safety level of the vehicle occupants at the time of impact: acceleration severity index (ASI) and theoretical head impact velocity (THIV). The car was crashed into the passively safe cabinet at 35km/h and 100 km