ENGLO LLC

Reg. no.: 10058733

21/1 Akadeemia tee
Tallinn 12618
Phone: +372 6702444
Website: www.englo.eu
E-mail: info@englo.ee

IRIMETER-2
Road roughness measuring system

User manual
Contents
1. General overview ................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Purpose........................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Operation principle of the measuring system ................................................ 3
1.3. Technical specification .................................................................................. 5
2. Installation of equipment ....................................................................................... 6
2.1. IRI sensors ..................................................................................................... 6
2.2. Replacement of IRI sensor batteries .............................................................. 7
2.3. Control block ................................................................................................. 9
2.4. GPS antenna ................................................................................................. 10
2.5. Power supply................................................................................................ 10
3. Measuring ............................................................................................................ 11
3.1. Preparation for measuring ............................................................................ 11
3.2. Measuring procedure ................................................................................... 11
3.3. Menu items................................................................................................... 14
4. Data processing .................................................................................................... 16
4.1. Installation of computer software ................................................................ 16
4.2. Data reading ................................................................................................. 16
4.3. Displaying measurement data ...................................................................... 18
4.4. Creating Excel measurement reports ........................................................... 24
4.5. GPS coordinates and maps........................................................................... 26
4.6. Exporting csv files ....................................................................................... 30
4.7. Resolving problems during the export of reports ........................................ 33
4.8. Settings ......................................................................................................... 36
5. Calibration of the measuring system.................................................................... 39
5.1. Calibration of the measuring device installed on a vehicle ......................... 39
6. Delivery set of the measuring device ................................................................... 40
7. Warranty .............................................................................................................. 41

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1. General overview
1.1. Purpose

IRIMETER-2 is an automatic measuring system used in the road construction

industry for measuring, verifying and the mapping road roughness index IRI of roads
with various road surfacing.

1.2. Operation principle of the measuring system

The measuring system IRIMETER-2 is meant to be installed on a passenger vehicle,

off-road vehicle or a minivan, whereas the outer appearance of the vehicle remains
unchanged, because all elements of the measuring system are installed in concealed
areas of a vehicle. The system consists of a control unit and wireless sensors.

For measuring there is no need to connect the system with a computer, but later the
results can be transmitted over to the computer. To do this the measuring system is
provided with special computer software, which also allows test data to be processed,
measurement reports prepared and the measuring system to be configured.

IRIMETER-2 consists of the following individual parts:

 the control block with a graphical display installed on the inside surface of
the windshield of a vehicle that can be easily removed. The control block is
used to start and stop the measurement, to view the results during
measurement and to transmit data to the computer;

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 IRI sensors installed on the shock absorber columns of the front wheels of a
vehicle. Depending on the configuration the system is provided with one or
two IRI sensors, which are meant for measuring IRI values in wheel-paths of a
vehicle;

 the GPS antenna installed to the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is necessary
to get accurate GPS coordinates during measurement.

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1.3. Technical specification

 Power supply:
o Cigarette lighter
o USB port
 Memory capacity: at least 15 000 km.
 Each test is equipped with date and time.
 Wireless inertial sensor battery life: 300 000 km (@ 50 km/h) or at least 10
years (with included lithium batteries).
 IRI measuring results can be averaged over 5, 20, 25 or 100 m.
 Measuring speed is in the range of 20–100 km/h. When the speed is outside of
these limits, the measuring process is automatically temporarily interrupted.
The recommended measuring speed is 80 km/h.
 IRI measurement resolution: 0.1 mm/m
 GPS with roof mounted antenna:
o Position accuracy: 2.5 m
o Velocity accuracy: 0.5 m/s
o Update period: 0.2 s
 Protection levels of the blocks:
o IRI sensor, GPS antenna: IP67 (water-resistant)
o Control block: IP65 (moisture and splash-proof)
 Dimensions of main parts(length x width x height):
o Control block without windshield mount: 90 x 120 x 60 mm
o IRI sensor: 100 x 55 x 50 mm
 Operating temperature: -20ºC to +50°C

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2. Installation of equipment
2.1. IRI sensors

IRI sensors of the measuring system IRIMETER-2 can be installed on a passenger

vehicle, off-road vehicle or a mini-van equipped with MacPherson front suspension
system. The drive pattern of a vehicle is not important.

First, the batteries must be inserted into the sensor(s). See section 2.2 for
instructions.

The most important factor for taking correct measurement is that IRI sensors should
be rigidly fixed in relation to the wheel. To ensure this IRI sensor is installed with the
help of a stainless steel hose clip on the shock absorber column of the front wheel,
under the spring socket.

The groove on the side of the sensor must be facing up towards the suspension spring
(see pictures below). Orientation of the sensor around the column is not important.
Ensure that there would be no contact between the sensor and the rim and tyre – there
must be a gap of a minimum of 1 cm between them. As the wheel is often quite close
to the column, the sensor can be installed in the driving direction in the front or back
of the shock absorber column or to the engine side (see the photo in which a sensor is
installed in front of the column). In addition it has to be checked that there is no
contact between the bolt and end of the fastening clip of the sensor and the tyre. If
necessary, cut the fastening clip shorter after the clip has been tightened.

Attention! After installation or removal of IRI sensors, they must always be

respectively enabled or disabled in the computer program (see section 4.8).

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Attention! It is recommended to periodically check (once a year before calibration) if
the fastening clip is tight and that the sensor has not moved from its correct position.
Also, make sure that the fastening clip has no significant damage or corrosion and if
necessary, replace the fastening clip.

2.2. Replacement of IRI sensor batteries

If the batteries are almost empty, there will be a warning text displayed on the screen
of control block along with a warning sound. Batteries should then be replaced. If the
batteries are completely empty, IRI results will be not shown during measurement.

1) Remove the sensor from the vehicle.

Loosen the hose clip around the sensor and remove the sensor.

2) Open the sensor.

Unscrew 8 bolts on the sensor with a hex key. Carefully lift the top half of the sensor.
The two halves of the sensor are connected with wires. Place the halves next to each
other so that you can access the battery holder.

3) Remove batteries.
The batteries are tightly held in the sensor and require some force to remove them.
Use a screwdriver or other suitable tool to push one end of the battery up. A small L-
shaped hex key can be used as a lever, put the shorter end of the hex key under the
battery and push it up. If one end of the battery is out, you can easily pull the battery
out.

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4) Insert new batteries.
It is highly recommended to use Energizer Lithium batteries. If other batteries
(alkaline) are used, the batteries may not last as long as lithium batteries. Also,
alkaline batteries have a higher chance of leakage that may damage the sensor.
The polarity of the markings on the bottom of the battery holder must match the
battery polarity. The “+” sign on the battery must go to the “+” marking on the battery
holder. First, push in the “+” end of the battery. To get the other end into the holder,
you must bend the “-” contact of the holder slightly outward to allow the battery to
slide in. Make sure the battery is completely in the holder.

5) Close the sensor.

Put the two halves of the sensor together so that the U-shaped grooves on the sensor
are on the same side (see picture below). When closing the sensor, make sure that the
wires in the sensor go between the two batteries. Screw in the 8 bolts along with the
washers. Use medium force to tighten the bolts. The recommended tightening torque
is 0.55 Nm. If you apply too much force, the material under the bolts will start to
deform.

6) Reinstall the sensor to the vehicle.

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 2.3. Control block

The control block is fixed to the windshield of the vehicle using a suction cup mount.
The windshield mount has a threaded connector that is attached to the back of the
control block (see picture below).

The control block has three cable connection sockets:

 USB socket, for PC connection and/or power supply.
 GPS antenna connector
 Additional supply/expansion socket

The radio antennas are connected to the sides of the control block with connectors. If
the antenna comes loose, tighten the locking nut on the antenna using moderate force.
Do not use a wrench or other tools to tighten the nut as it may put too much force on
the connector and might damage it.

Loudspeaker

Windshield
mount socket
USB socket

Additional
supply/expansion Dust cap
socket

GPS antenna
connector

Attention! When connecting the cables to the control block, tighten the locking nuts
so that they would not disconnect during measurement. If you disconnect a cable,
reconnect the dust cap to the socket.

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2.4. GPS antenna

The GPS antenna is connected to the control block (see section 2.3). Make sure to
tighten the nut of the connector using only your hands. Do not use a wrench or other
tools to tighten the nut as it may put too much force on the connector and might
damage it.

The antenna is mounted onto the roof of the vehicle. It has a strong magnet in its base
so it will stay on the roof without additional fixing. Place the antenna approximately
over the driver’s seat. The cable is led from the cabin to the roof through the window
of the vehicle or through other openings in the vehicle. Use cable clips or other cable
management equipment to fix the cable inside the car.

If the antenna cable is too short to reach from the control block to the roof, an antenna
extension cable can be used. Connect one end of the extension cable to the control
block and the other end to the antenna connector.

Attention! Use the antenna extension cable only if there is a need for it. Longer cable
may reduce the accuracy of the GPS coordinates.

2.5. Power supply

The control block can be powered from a USB port or from the additional
supply/expansion socket.

If using the USB port, use the included USB cable. Connect the Mini-USB plug of the
cable to the control block. Connect the other end to a powered USB port, for example
a cigarette lighter to USB adapter or a laptop computer.

If using the additional supply/expansion socket, connect the power cable to the
control block socket and the cigarette lighter plug to the cigarette lighter socket of the
car.

Attention! Make sure that the car cigarette lighter socket is clean and the contacts are
not corroded, otherwise the power may be interrupted and the control block may
switch itself off. If needed, replace the cigarette lighter socket of the car.

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3. Measuring
3.1. Preparation for measuring

Before carrying out the first measuring after the system has been installed on a
vehicle, the measuring system must be calibrated (see section 5):

Before starting measuring the control block must be connected to a computer, the
settings of the system have to be reviewed in the computer program and the
measuring plan has to be configured (see section 4.8).

In the measuring plan the parameters of the test will be determined:

 how many repeated measurements will be taken in one road course with a
vehicle;
 if measuring will be also executed in an opposite direction or if the vehicle
will return empty.

To evaluate diversity of measuring it is recommended to make at least 3 passes on

each road course.

Additionally the user can set the measuring length and the pre-course length:
 Measuring stops automatically when the predetermined measuring length has
been driven.
 The purpose of the pre-course is to measure the road length before measuring
IRI. This can be used to start measuring from the certain road length of some
determined point (beginning of a road, cross-road, etc.).

The default setting of a device is a standard measuring plan:

 3 repeated measurements per road course;
 the opposite direction will also be measured (3 times).
 measuring length and pre-course are disabled.

The configuration of the settings and the test plan will be permanently stored in the
control block even if there is a power interruption.

3.2. Measuring procedure

During measuring the recommended measuring conditions should be followed

provided there are no significant obstacles:
 the speed of a vehicle when measuring should be equal to the speed that the
system was calibrated for;
 the speed must not fall below 20 km/h or exceed 100 km/h. When these limits
are exceeded, the measurement is automatically temporarily stopped;
 during measuring the brakes of the vehicle must not be used. Braking is
permitted only after the course has been measured;
 the road must be free from foreign obstacles – ice and snow, gravel or black
soil accidentally spilled on the asphalt cover, large water ponds;
 the measuring trajectory should be kept similar during each measuring; if
possible driving over road markings shall be avoided;

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  there should be a sufficiently long road course before the road course to be
measured to achieve the needed measuring speed and sufficiently long road
course after the end of the road course for braking.

The maximum length of a single test is limited to 325 kilometres. After this maximum
distance has been measured, the measuring stops automatically and a new test must be
started in order to measure any further.

Measuring with the measuring system is performed via the control block. The control
block is provided with a graphic display with a backlight and four buttons.

To switch the control block on press START.

To switch the device off press and hold STOP.

When the device is switched on the following screens will be displayed:

+372 670 444

IRIMETER-2
Device no. 0010611 Serial number of the device
Firmware v1.0 Software version of the device
Calibr.code: 04110001 Calibration identification code

If the device is also connected to the computer via USB, an additional symbol USB
will be displayed on the upper row.

15.04.11 USB 16:15 Date and time, connection to the computer.

GPS fix acquired! GPS status.
New test
Measured 0 tests Number of measurements stored in the memory.
Free vol: 15000 km Available memory capacity.

The GPS status shows “GPS fix acquired” if the GPS coordinates have been received.
If the GPS coordinates are not yet available, the text “Acquiring GPS fix...” is shown
instead. Measurement cannot be started until GPS fix is acquired and the text “GPS
fix acquired” is shown.

Now the device is prepared for measurement.

Before starting the measurement of a road course, the start and end point of the
course should be measured and clearly marked. This is also necessary at start and
end points in opposite directions.

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Thereafter a vehicle is accelerated on sufficiently long runway until the required
measuring speed is achieved.

To start measuring IRI press START and the following is displayed on the screen:
IRI-right Current IRI value.
4.3
Speed km/h Trip km Current speed and the distance of a road course
65 5.24 the vehicle has passed.
Test 1 1/F
Test number, course number and driving
direction (F=forward, B=backward)

To keep the speed the speed shown on the screen of the device should be followed,
since the speedometer of a vehicle is usually not very accurate. If possible adaptive
cruise control of a vehicle should be used.

Attention! The recommended measuring speed is 80 km/h. If the system is calibrated

using a different speed, the same speed that was used for calibration is recommended.
If there are no obstacles, the required speed should be used for measuring. IRI
measuring will stop automatically when the speed falls below 20 km/h and is
automatically restored, when the speed rises.

To temporarily pause IRI measuring, press ENTER during measurement. The

measurement of distance and speed will continue as usual, but IRI results are not
saved or displayed during this time. The buzzer will beep continuously during the
pause as an indication. To continue IRI measurement, press ENTER again or press
START.

Measuring is stopped when the course ends and STOP is pressed. The device
switches over to an interim regime, measuring is interrupted and the vehicle can be
driven to the start point of a next pre-course. An interim regime screen is displayed:
IRI right
Waiting start
Speed km/h Trip m
Current speed
65 Test number, course number and direction of the
Test 1 1/B
next measurement

The speed can be reduced and the vehicle can be turned around only after the interim
regime screen has been displayed.

If measuring is also done in opposite direction, then before starting measuring the
required measuring speed has to be achieved. To start new measuring press
START.

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For your knowledge! Pressing STOP button when the device is in interim regime
stops the test and the following screen will be displayed:

15.04.11 USB 16:15 Date and time, connection to the computer.

GPS fix acquired! GPS status.
Continue test
Measured 2 courses Number of measurements done in current test.
Free vol: 15000 km Available memory capacity.

Now the road course just measured can be deleted, if needed, the test can be ended or
continued. To continue the test from this screen press START. Now the next road-
course is measured.

When the test is completed (all road courses to be measured according to the
measuring plan have been measured) and STOP button has been pressed, the screen
will display brief data of the test with average values:
15.04.11 16:15
Test ended
sm: 8500 m vm: 80 km/h Average length and speed of courses.
IRI F: r 2.4 Average IRI value in forward direction.
IRI B: r 2.7 Average IRI value in backward direction.

This display remains on the screen until STOP button is pressed again.

3.3. Menu items

To enter the menu of a control block press ENTER. The menu is with a circular
design and there are two buttons to navigate in it:
 SELECT button is used to select the next item in the menu or sub-menu.
Long press on the button cancels an item waiting to be confirmed or is used to
leave the menu.
 ENTER is used to enter the menu or a menu item or activates the selected
item.

The menu consists of 5 items:

1. item – deletes the last measured course before the current test. Before deleting
confirmation is required. In an unfinished test all courses can be deleted in a
row.

Menu 1/5
Delete course Delete? Deleted!
Measured 2 courses Press ENTER!

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2. item – finishes the test and starts a new test before all courses will be
measured according to the measuring plan.
Menu 2/5 15.04.11 16:15
Finish test Test ended
Start new test sm: 8500 m vm: 80 km/h
IRI F: r 2.4
IRI B: r 2.7

3. item – empties the entire memory of the device.

Menu 3/5
Empty memory To delete? Wait …
Press ENTER!

4. item – changes the brightness of the backlight of the screen. The control block
is located on the windshield of a vehicle in sight of the driver and thus it is
more convenient to drive in the dark when the screen is darker and when the
sun is shining the screen should be lighter. Press ENTER to switch between
“Bright” and “Dark”.

Menu 4/5 Menu 4/5

Backlight Backlight
Bright Dark

5. item – selects language. Press ENTER to choose another language.

Menu 5/5 Menu 5/5

Keel Language
EST ENG

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4. Data processing
The device allows transmitting the test data stored in its memory to the computer via
USB, storing data in the computer and preparing reports in MS Excel format with
special software.

The computer software also enables the settings of the measuring device to be
changed.

4.1. Installation of computer software

To read data there must be at least WINDOWS XP with Service Pack 3 and at least MS
OFFICE 2003 installed in the computer. The software needed for data processing is
stored on a USB flash drive, which is included in the delivery and which has to be
installed in the computer.

To install the software from the USB flash drive, open the flash drive “IRIMETER”
from My Computer and run setup.exe. For successful installation of the software
Windows Installer 3.1 and .NET Framework 4.0 must already be installed in the
computer. Otherwise Windows will try installing these automatically from the
internet. If there is no internet connection, the required installation kits must be run
from the USB flash drive.

After successful installation the data processing software will start automatically. To
start the program a sub-section IRIMETER will be created in the START menu of
Windows.

Generally the computer installs USB drivers for IRIMETER-2 automatically when the
IRIMETER-2 is connected for the first time. If driver installation fails and
IRIMETER-2 is not found after pressing button "Find device" in computer software,
the driver must be installed manually. Open IRIMETER-2 flash drive and run “USB
driver\CDM_Setup.exe”. Follow the onscreen instruction to install the driver. The
computer must be restarted after the driver has been installed.

4.2. Data reading

In order to read the measurement data the control block must be connected with a
computer via USB cable and it must be switched on. The device is ready for data
exchange, when USB icon is displayed next to the date.

To read the data proceed as follows (tab “Data exchange”):

 Start the data processing software and press the button "Find device" to
establish a connection and display the measurement system parameters;
 the button “Read from device” transmits all data stored in the memory of the
device to the computer and stores data in the archive;
 to view the measuring data stored earlier in the computer press a button “Read
from archive”;
 After reading the data a new window will automatically open that can be used
to view measurement data and create reports (see section 4.3).

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  The memory of the device can be cleared by pressing the button “Clear
memory”.

Attention! Reading data from the device takes some time, approximately 1 second
per 100 km of data. The time may be longer if the computer has other processes
running. If for example the device has measured 800 km worth of data, it will take
about 8 seconds to read the data to computer. The control block and the computer
program will not respond to any button presses while data is being read.

Settings (see section 4.8)

Connect to
the device Read from previously
stored data

General Read from device

information memory

Erase all test data

Time/date
settings

Language
selection
(EST/ENG)

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 4.3. Displaying measurement data

After reading the measurement data a new window automatically opens. This window
can be used to view test results as graphs and tables, modify some test parameters and
create reports. The same window can also be opened by pressing the button “Display
Data” under the “Data processing” tab.

On the top of the window you can choose which test is shown on the graph.
Additional information about the test, like time and length of the test is shown besides
the test selection.

Test selection Test information

Test
modification

Graph/
table

Report creation

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 The gray area above the graph/table is used to modify some of the test parameters:
 “Shift test” – allows shifting the distance values of all test points. Insert the
needed shift distance in kilometres, select the tests to be shifted and press
button “Refresh”. The change will be also carried over to the measurement
report.
 “Name/description of road” – Insert the name or description of the road or
other comment about the test. The inserted text will be included in the
measurement report.
Description/additional comment

Insert shift
distance

Apply
shift

Select tests
to shift

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  “Range” – allows a smaller part of the test to be viewed. Insert the starting
point and the end point of the desired range you wish to see and press button
“Refresh”. The chosen range can also be exported as a report by pressing the
button “Export only chose range” on the bottom of the window.
 “Invert data” – inverts the data of every measurement point in selected tests in
relation to distance. This allows the test done in reverse direction of the road
to be aligned with forward direction. First click on the button opens test
selection, second click inverts the data in selected tests. The inversion will also
be carried over to the measurement report.
Range start Range end Invert test data

View range

Select tests
to invert

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  “Remove part of test” - Insert the starting point and the end point of the
desired range to be removed. Select tests, from which the chosen range will be
removed and press the button “Remove range” to remove the selection.
If the deleted data needs to be restored, the “Test results” window must be
closed and the same test data should be read again from the archive file (see
section 4.2).
Range start and end Open test and range selections

Test selection

Remove
selected range

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  „Average“– calculates average values of measurement results. After the
button is pressed, user can choose the tests to be averaged. In order to
calculate the averages, the button „Average“ must be pressed again, after
which a new test is added to the list with the averaged results. Average values
are only calculated in those measurement points that are represented in all the
chosen tests. Because of that, the distance values of the tests to be averages
should be equal, otherwise the averaging may not function properly.
The new averaged test will have the start time and test number equal to the
first test that was selected. The direction of the averaged test will be
automatically set based on the directions of selected tests.

First press opens

test selection,
Second press
creates new
averaged test

Cancel

Test selection

A graph or a table is displayed for the chosen test and range. Near the axes of the
graph, the user can change which type of data is displayed. The maximum of two
different types of data can be shown on the vertical axes. The horizontal axis always
shows the distance values. The same data that is shown on the graph will be displayed
as a table if the tab “Table” is selected instead of tab “Graph”.

It is also possible to select the displayed data range with the computer mouse. Move
the cursor to the desired starting point and press and hold the left mouse button. Now

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 move to the end point and release the button. The full test can be shown again if
button “Show full range” is pressed.

It is possible to copy and paste the graph as an image. Pressing button “Copy to
clipboard” will copy the image of the graph to computer memory and allows to paste
it to a Word, Excel sheet or anywhere else in the computer.

Zoom out
Copy graph

Vertical axis 1
Vertical axis 2

Scroll

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4.4. Creating Excel measurement reports

The bottom of the window includes the tools necessary to create a measurement
reports. Pressing the button “Export report” opens selections to choose the tests and
the types of data to be exported to the report. Mark the necessary tests and data types
and press the button “Export”. After that, a new window opens that allows the user to
choose the location/name of the report file. The report file is automatically opened
after its creation.

The button “Export only chosen range” is used to create a report that only includes
the range that is currently displayed on the graph/table. The types of data sent to the
report must be also defined when using this method.

The “interval” value on the bottom right of the window defines the distance step used
in the report. Possible choices include 5, 20, 25 and 100 meters. If longer than 5 meter
interval is selected, the results will be averaged for the interval. For example, if 25
meter interval is selected, each measurement value in the report is a calculated
average of five (5x5m=25m) measurement points.

The distance values in the report correspond to the end point of each measurement.
For example, the IRI value shown in distance of 5 meters is actually the IRI of 0-5
meters. The same is true for other distance intervals.

The “Units” field on the bottom right of the window selects what unit system is used
in the report. Possible options are metric system and imperial system.
 Units with metric system:
o Distance: meters
o IRI: mm/m
o Speed: km/h
 Units with imperial system:
o Distance: feet
o IRI: in/mi
o Speed: mph

Attention! For preparing a report Excel macros will be used, for this the security level
of macros must be set to Medium (from Excel menu Tools > Macro > Security), after
this the file must be re-opened.

When during opening Excel a message is displayed regarding enabling/disabling

macros, you have to enable these by pressing the Enable Macros button.

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Cancel

Test
selection

Data
selection

First press opens test Distance interval Unit system

and data selections, for report for report
Second press creates
the report.

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 4.5. GPS coordinates and maps

If the GPS is used, IRIMETER-2 saves the coordinates of every IRI measurement. As
IRI is saved with 5 meter interval, the GPS coordinates will also be saved with the
same 5 meter interval. GPS coordinates can be written into the measurement report.
The included software also allows to create maps of the measurements.

After data with GPS coordinates is opened in the computer software, a tab named
“GPS” is available in the test results window.

In order to draw or renew the map press the button “Refresh map”. The route of the
test is shown as a black line if the default settings are used.

View GPS
maps

Create/renew
map

Save map

Map

It is possible to save the map as an .html file that can be viewed with most web
browsers. To do that, press button “Save map” and enter the name and location of the
file.

The user can also save the map as a .kml file that can be opened with Google Earth.
Press the button “Create .kml” and enter the name and location of the file.

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A test with GPS coordinates can be divided into line segments with equal lengths and
color the lines according to IRI values. For example, this could be used to show parts
of the road that have higher IRI.

To create these colored lines onto the map, follow the next steps:
1. Set the length of a line segments or the number of segments.
 If the segment length is entered, the software will automatically
calculate the number of segments for the test.
 If number of segments is entered, the software will automatically
calculate the length of the segment.
 The maximum number of segments per test is limited 100.
2. Set the data type that is used to set the colors of the lines, for example right
IRI values.
3. Set the number of different colors.
4. Select each color by its number and set its properties:
 Change the color by clicking on the colored box.
 Set the min/max values for the color.
5. Press “Refresh map” to draw the map with colored lines.

Example:
Set segment
length/number

Set number
of colors

Select color
number

Set
color

Set color
min/max values

Set data type

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In the previous example, the color number 1 is set to green and has min/max values of
0.00/1.00. The resulting map has the line colored green if the IRI value for the
segment is higher than 0.00 and lower than 1.00. If the IRI value of the segment is not
included in any color, it is shown as a black line.

A legend with the colors and corresponding min/max values is drawn to the top right
corner of the map.

If the user clicks on the map close to the line, the measurement value of the point or
line segment is shown. Left mouse click shows the value of the single measurement
point along with the distance of that point. Right mouse click shows the value of the
line segment along with the start and end distances of that segment. The segment that
is currently selected is shown on the map with a thicker line.

Left Right
mouse click mouse click

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It is possible to include the GPS coordinates into the measurement report. When
creating a report, mark a tick before the text “Coordinates” when choosing data types
for the report. In the Excel file the user can click on the coordinate to see the location
of the measuring point on the map.

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4.6. Exporting csv files

Exporting csv files allows the user to create custom reports. These files can be viewed
with any text editor. They can also be imported into other spreadsheet programs
besides Excel, for example OpenOffice.

Irimeter-2 csv file consists of two main parts:

1. Optional header – this is on the top of the csv file. This may include general
information about the test such as date/time of the test, average IRI value or
other. Header is optional, if it is not needed it may be omitted.
2. Data rows – each row consists of the results of one measuring interval
separated by commas or other user-defined symbols.

To create a csv file:

1. Select a test. If needed, select a range in the test and/or modify the test.
2. Open CSV export tab in Test results window.
3. Define the format of the csv file. The format can be loaded from previously
saved formats or a new format can be created.
4. Choose the data delimiter and comma separator.
5. Check if desired distance interval and unit system is selected.
6. Press Show preview button to check if the csv file is correct.
7. Press Save .csv button to save the file. Modify the file name if needed.

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6
7

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The format of the csv file is defined in a text box that can be modified by the
user.
The main rules that must be followed are:
1. The data row must be the last line of the format.
2. Each data definition must be enclosed between “$” signs.
3. Data definitions must match one of the values from the drop-down lists (see
picture below).

Header data
definitions

Data row
definitions

To add data definition to the format, place the cursor in the format text box to where
you want the data to go. Select the data type from the drop-down list and press Add to
header or Add data type.

To save a csv format:

1. Define the csv format in the format text box.
2. Type the name of the data format to Saved formats. If you want to modify a
format, select it from the drop-down list.
3. Click Save button.

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To load a csv format:
1. Select a format from the Saved formats drop-down list.
2. Click Load button.

To delete a csv format:

1. Select a format from the Saved formats drop-down list.
2. Click Delete button.

Two example csv formats are included with the program that can be used as a
template to create new formats.

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4.7. Resolving problems during the export of reports

The Excel report table is not being composed when ordered, if the macro security
level is too high.

Solution (Excel 2000, 2003): To set macro security level to Medium. For this select
from menu bar: Tools > Macro > Security > Security Level and select Medium level.

MS Excel 2003 is proposing four security levels. The High level can also be selected
and in Excel restart enable certificate added into Excel workbook.

After the security level change Excel must be restarted.

Solution (Excel 2007): To add folder “My Documents\IRIMETER” into list of

Trusted Locations. For this open Excel 2007:

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 The window opens when
clicked.

Choose Excel Options

Choose Trust Center

And then
Trust Center Settings

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Choose Trusted Locations and
add new location with button Add
new location...
Add folder “IRIMETER” from
„My Documents”.

Finally the workbook must be saved and Excel reopened. The change is affecting all
workbooks in “My Documents\IRIMETER” folder.

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 4.8. Settings

The time and date saved in the device is displayed in the bottom part of a tab “Data
exchange”. If it is different from the time and date stored in the computer (for instance
when changing from winter time to summer time and vice versa), press button
“Synchronize time” to synchronize time and date of the device and the computer.

From the “Setting” tab the user can change settings of the measuring system
IRIMETER-2:
 Parameters of a measuring plan:
o The number of repeated measurements in each road course 1-99;
o Whether measurements are taken when driving forward only or also
when returning.
o Predetermined measuring lengths for both directions – in order to set
the length check the box besides the appropriate text and enter the
length in meters.
o Pre-course lengths for both directions – in order to set the length check
the box besides appropriate text and enter the length in meters.
Settings tab

Read current
settings from
device

Set nr. of
repetitions

Enable both
directions

Enable/disable
predetermined Save new
test length settings to device

Enable/disable
precourse

Set test and

pre-course
lengths

Language Synchronise device

selection clock to PC clock

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  Use of sensors:
o Only sensors that are included in the system can be enabled.
o To enable a sensor, tick the box before the sensor type and press the
arrow button to save the new setting.
o To disable a sensor, untick the box before the sensor type and press the
arrow button to save the new setting.
o In order to measure speed and distance, GPS must always be enabled.
If you try to disable GPS, the software will automatically re-enable
GPS.

 Language of the user interface.

Sensor settings
tab

Sensors in Save new

use settings to device

From the “File locations” tab one can change the settings of the computer program:
 to select a folder in the computer where data files read from the device are
stored either for the purpose of archiving or for processing in the future;
 to select a folder in the computer where all measurement reports are stored by
default;

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The “Calibration” tab is not visible to a normal user (see additional instructions in
separate document to access and use calibration menu). This section should be only
used by the person who is calibrating or servicing the measuring system.
The “Calibration” tab is meant for calibration of the measuring system IRIMETER-2
according to the vehicle and comparison tests made with the help of a reference
device (see section 5).
 Correction of IRI measurements:
o by means of a calibration coefficients,
 Calibration identification code

Attention! Calibration identification code along with the unique serial number link
the measuring system IRIMETER-2 with its calibration certificate. Calibration is not
valid, if the code displayed here does not match the one on the certificate.

 A serial number of the device, which should not be changed.

Attention! Parameters displayed in this section can only be changed by an authorised

organisation having relevant competency.

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5. Calibration of the measuring system
Attention! Calibration settings are not visible to a normal user (see additional
instructions in separate document to access and use calibration menu).

5.1. Calibration of the measuring device installed on a vehicle

The measuring system does not set any limits for the use of the vehicle but it should
be calibrated once per year or when the parameters of the vehicle are changed. Before
calibration of the measuring system the vehicle has to be prepared as follows:
 the front axle of the vehicle must be lash-free;
 the front and rear summer tyres of the vehicle must not be very worn, so that
they will last the entire season;
 if possible, there should be a spare tyre/spare tyres of the same brand as the
tyres mounted on the vehicle;
 an excessive ballast not in the vehicle during the normal use thereof must be
removed for the time of calibration.

It is not recommended to carry out measurements during winter, when vehicles are
equipped with winter tyres and due to ice and snow on the roads it is not possible
either.

Attention! Installation of the measuring device does not have any influence on the
warranty of the vehicle, since for installing the system no modifications are made on
the vehicle and also technical parameters will remain the same.

A measuring system IRIMETER-2 installed on the vehicle is calibrated with a

reference measuring device by performing comparison tests. As a reference
measuring device IRI road surface measuring device calibrated with a more precise
method and also installed on the vehicle will be used.

The calibration process is conducted by a certified institution and as a result

corresponding certificate is given.

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6. Delivery set of the measuring device
The set of the measuring system with one IRI sensor includes the following:
 Control block 1 pc.
 Windshield mount for control block 1 pc.
 IRI sensor (for left front wheel) 1 pc.
 IRI sensor batteries (size AA) 4 pc.
 Fastening clamps of IRI sensor 2 pc.
 GPS antenna with 3 m cable 1 pc.
 Power supply from cigarette lighter with 2 m cable 1 pc.
 USB cable 1 pc.
 Data processing program on a USB flash drive 1 pc.
 User manual 1 pc.
 Laboratory test protocol 1 pc.

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7. Warranty
The warranty of a measuring system IRIMETER-2 is one year. ENGLO LLC
warrants during this period that any defects of the device caused by the manufacturer
will the repaired free of charge provided the device has been used as stipulated in the
user manual.

If needed ENGLO LLC will perform repairs and service of the device also later. For
this a contract will be signed each time separately the cost of which will be agreed by
both parties beforehand.

Road roughness measuring system IRIMETER-2

no. was delivered to the customer on / /

(signature) (stamp)

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