HI-TRAC 100+ Combined Manual (Oct-06)

HI-TRAC® 100+
HIGH SPEED WEIGH-IN-MOTION

DATA COLLECTION &
PRE-SELECTION SYSTEM
WITH ADVANCED LOOP PROFILING
OPERATION & TECHNICAL

MANUAL
HI-TRAC® is a registered Trade Mark of TDC Systems Limited
TDC Systems Limited

Weston-Super-Mare
ENGLAND
Tel : +44 (0)1934 644299

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TDC Systems Limited HI-TRAC® 100+ Manual
CONTENTS
1. System Overview
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Operating Principles
1.2.1. Weigh-in-Motion (WIM)
1.2.2. Automatic Counter/Classifying (AVC)
1.3. Sensor Layout Options
1.4. The In-Road Thermistor
1.5. Advanced Features
1.5.1. Piezo Sensor Temperature Non-Linearity Compensation
1.5.2. Loop Profiling
1.6. HI-TRAC 100+ Electronic Unit
1.7. The Piezo Sensors
1.8. The Inductive Loop Sensors
2. Performance and Accuracy Criteria
3. HI-TRAC® 100+ Data Storage Capacity

3.1. Vehicle by Vehicle Data Storage
3.2. Statistical Data Files
3.3. ATMS Data Files
3.4. Malfunction Management Files
4. HI-TRAC/HI-COMM Quick Start Set-Up Procedure

4.1. Front Panel Display
4.2. Connecting the HI-TRAC 100+ to HI-COMM 100 software for the first
time
5. Configuring the HI-TRAC® 100+ via the Keypad and Display

5.1. main Menu Introduction
5.2. Setting the HI-TRAC Time Option 1)
5.3. Setting the HI-TRAC Date (Option 2)
5.4. Setting Road Type (Option 3)
5.5. Lane Settings (Option 4)
5.5.1. Set Loop Length
5.5.2. Set Loop Factor
5.5.3. Set Loop Type
5.5.4. Set Sensor Spacing
5.6. Specifying the Piezo-Electric Sensor Type Option 5)
5.7. Editing the HI-TRAC Vehicle Classification Table (Option 6)
5.8. HI-TRAC Communications Set-Up (Option 7)
5.9. Setting the HI-TRAC Communications Port (Option 8)
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5.10. Setting the HI-TRAC Lane Type for Lanes 1-4 (Option 9)
5.11. Setting the HI-TRAC Lane Type for Lanes 5-8 (Option 0)
5.12. Temperature
5.12.1. Setting the Temperature
5.12.2. Setting Temperature Coefficient
5.13. GPS Options
5.14. Memory Size
5.15. Setting Lane Direction for Lanes 1-4
5.16. Setting Lane Direction for Lanes 5-8
5.17. Setting WIM Calibration Factors
5.18. Setting Sign Options
5.19. Setting Pre-Selection Options
5.20. Setting Over Height Options
5.21. Setting Weight Limits
5.21.1. Set Weight Limits
5.21.2. Set Tolerances
5.21.3. Set Speed Limit
6. Additional Settings and Configuration

6.1. Piezo Sensor Interface PCB Settings
6.2. Loop Sensor Interface PCB Settings
6.3. Check COMMS Status
6.4. Reset Security Code
6.5. Reset Memory to Default Settings
7. Calibration Procedures
8. Troubleshooting Guide
8.1. Introduction
8.2. System Boot Up
8.3. Systems Tests
8.4. Common Faults
8.5. Software Diagnostic Tools
8.5.1. Sensor Waveforms
8.5.2. Sensor Test Mode
9. Drawings
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1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
¾ The HI-TRAC® 100+ is a traffic data and high speed weigh-in-motion (HSWIM)
system which provides a low cost means of recording traffic data without interruption
to traffic flow. The HI-TRAC® 100+ will detect and record traffic at speeds from 5 to at
least 180 kph.
¾ The system will interface to up to 8 lanes of road sensors; the lanes can be
configured in either piezo-loop-piezo WIM mode, loop-piezo-loop AVC mode or loop-
loop AVC mode. Each lane can be configured for a different mode and the different
traffic direction. The HI-TRAC 100+ can also be set for “contra-flow” traffic conditions.
¾ The unit incorporates interfaces to both piezo electric sensors and inductive loop
sensors. The signal from the piezo-electric sensors is used to calculate the axle
loading, vehicle speed and vehicle inter-axle separation as the vehicle passes over
the road sensor array. The signal from the inductive loop measures the overall length
of the vehicle and functions as a vehicle presence detector as the metal chassis of a
vehicle passes into the loop detection zone.
¾ The HI-TRAC 100+ is installed in a permanent roadside cabinet and is designed to be

powered from mains supply although solar power with an associated battery and
charge regulator can be employed in remote locations.
¾ The system consists of road-installed items of up to 16 piezo electric sensors and 8

inductive loops.
¾ A 4-line by 20-character LCD located on the front panel displays the data recorded
from the last vehicle and in conjunction with a 16-key membrane keypad facilitates
localised setting of configuration parameters, calibration and other functions.
¾ The HI-TRAC® 100+ includes a front panel serial (RS232) port to facilitate the
connection of a laptop computer. Additionally, via a back panel connector, the RS232
port can be connected to a GSM or landline modem to facilitate remote data
download, administration and real time viewing of traffic. The roadside cabinet is
installed with a vandal proof GSM antenna where a GSM modem is employed for
remote data download.
¾ Data is stored internally on an SRAM memory card. The HI-TRAC® 100+ is installed
as standard with a 6Mbyte card, which will store up to 600,000 vehicle records when
operating in the WIM mode. An upgrade to an 8Mbyte memory card is available.
¾ The HI-TRAC® 100+ system utilizes the TDC Systems Neural Network Temperature
Compensation Algorithm to continually fine tune temperature compensation for
optimum system performance and accuracy.
¾ The HI-TRAC® 100+ also incorporates an Advanced Loop Profiling function. This
function utilises an Advanced Vehicle Loop Signature Identification Algorithm to
enhance vehicle classification accuracy.
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1.2 Operating Principles
1.2.1 Weigh-in-Motion (WIM)

The piezo-electric sensor outputs electrical charge proportional to the applied pressure of a
vehicle axle passing over it. The electrical charge is converted into a voltage, by the HI-
TRAC® 100+ electronic unit. The voltage signal is monitored by HI-TRAC® 100+ and used
to determine axle detection times. The amplitude of the signal gives an indication of axle
weight.
With Piezo-Loop-Piezo sensor configuration, the piezoelectric sensors are installed a

distance of 3 Metres apart in the road surface. The inductive loop is 2 Metres square. The
loop is situated symmetrically between the sensors, in the lane. The time between the same
axle being detected on both piezo sensors provides an axle speed measurement.
The separation between each axle pair on the vehicle is calculated from the axle detection
times recorded on a single sensor and multiplying by the calculated speed. For improved
accuracy this result is averaged over the two sensors.
The inductance value of the road-installed loop changes when a vehicle passes through the
loop detection zone. This causes a change in the oscillation frequency of the loop detector
circuitry inside the HI-TRAC® 100+ electronic unit. This change in frequency is monitored by
the loop detector and used to determine when vehicles are over the sensor array. The
vehicle length is determined from the length of time the inductive loop was activated by the
metal chassis of the vehicle. The frequency change profile is also used in determining the
vehicle class (Loop Profiling function)
The inductive loop signal is also used to distinguish between closely moving traffic. If the
loop detector output deactivates it is assumed by the HI-TRAC® system that the final axle
has been detected on the first piezo sensor (that is the first sensor in the direction of traffic).
This is then determined to be the total number of axles on the currently detected vehicle.
Where two or more lanes are installed with sensors the HI-TRAC® 100+ is capable of
determining and recording vehicles that straddle adjacent lanes.
1.2.2 Automatic Counter/Classifying (AVC)

With the Loop-Piezo-Loop or Loop-Loop sensor configurations, two 2M x 2M square loops
are installed 2.5Metres apart. For the Loop-Piezo-Loop array the piezo sensor is located
symmetrically between the two loops. The loops are used to determine vehicle speed
calculated from the time difference between loop activations. The additional piezo sensor
provides axle spacing measurement and axle weight information.
The principle of operation of the induction loop is based on the measured induction change
as the metal chassis of a vehicle passes into the detection zone of the inductive loop. The
loop has a given inductance, based primarily on number of turns of copper wire and loop
size.
The inductive loop forms part of (or is a component in) an oscillator circuit inside the HI-
TRAC® 100+. When the metal chassis of the vehicle enters the detection zone of (or
magnetic field emanating from) the inductive loop the overall effect is a small change in loop
inductance. This causes a frequency change in the loop oscillator circuit inside the HI-
TRAC® 100+.
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The HI-TRAC® 100+ monitors frequency change to determine vehicle presence and type of
vehicle (classification) from the frequency change profile as the vehicle passes through the
detection zone of the loops.
These frequency change signals are processed and then used to calculate vehicle speed,
vehicle length and vehicle presence time over the in-road sensor array and hence provides
an indication of the lane occupancy. The inductive loop signal is also used by HI-TRAC®
100+ to determine vehicle chassis length and as an end-of-vehicle detector to separate
closely passing traffic.
1.3 Sensor Layout Options
The HI-TRAC 100+ can be installed with several different sensor layout configurations
dependant upon user requirements viz. Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) or Automatic Vehicle
Counter/Classifying (AVC):
i) Piezo – Loop – Piezo (PLP): this is the most common layout for WIM
applications.
ii) Loop – Piezo – Loop (LPL): this configuration can be used for WIM applications
however with only one piezo sensor weight data accuracy is compromised. The
LPL configuration can also be used for AVC; the use of one piezo sensor
enhances the accuracy of class detection by providing more accurate axle
spacing data.
iii) Loop – Loop (LL): this configuration is used for AVC applications.
Sensor layout configurations are shown in the drawings section of this manual.
1.4 The In-Road Thermistor
The HI-TRAC 100+ installed as weigh-in-motion (WIM) system requires road temperature
data to apply the TDC Temperature Non-Linearity (TNL) correction factors (see 1.6 below).
The thermistor is installed into the road surface in a small slot cut in the first or closest lane to
the electronic cabinet (HT100+) or temporary installed unit (HT100+). The thermistor is a
resistive device and nominally reads 5K ohms on a digital meter.
1.5 Advanced Features
1.5.1 Piezo Sensor Temperature Non-Linearity Compensation

The HI-TRAC® WIM systems incorporates advanced automatic temperature compensation
algorithms.
It is understood that WIM sensors have different characteristics of output with temperature
due to a number of factors including road surface type, resin, sensor, vehicle type and
others.
The variation of output against temperature is repeatable and this fact is used by the HI-
TRAC® WIM system to achieve the most accurate weight data. The HI-TRAC® system
learns this variation over time by monitoring traffic weight variations against temperature on a
per lane basis.
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The HI-TRAC® WIM uses Temperature Non-Linearity (TNL) factors per degree centigrade
per lane to correct for temperature variation of sensor output. Each WIM lane has a
temperature compensation profile built up from the TNL factors. It is common for each lane in
a system using the same sensors, resin and road surface type to have a different
temperature compensation profile.
A single TNL factor is applied as a direct multiplying factor to the axle weight. The TNL factor
used is determined from the road surface temperature at the time of axle detection.
During calibration an Impact Factor (IF) is calculated for each vehicle pass and the mean
value (Mean Impact Factor - MIF) is applied as a dividing factor to all the recorded axle
weights.
The TNL and MIF factors are lane dependent, i.e. there are different factors for TNL and MIF
for each WIM lane in the system. A road-installed thermistor continuously measures the
temperature of the road surface hence compensation is automatic and variant depending
upon the temperature measured with each vehicle record.
1.5.2 Loop Profiling

The HI-TRAC® series of traffic monitoring equipment now incorporates TDC Systems Ltd
Advanced Loop Profiling function. This function utilises an Advanced Vehicle Loop Signature
Identification Algorithm in the embedded software.
Using the waveform viewing function of the HI-COMM 100 software the Loop Signature
Parameters for any particular class of vehicle is observed and stored. The signature will
show the frequency change profile of the HI-TRAC® loop detection oscillator as the metal
chassis of the vehicle passes over the sensor array.
The loop profiling function enhances the accuracy of vehicle classification and is built into the
HI-TRAC® 100+ as a standard feature.
1.6 HI-TRAC® 100+ Electronic Unit
The HI-TRAC® 100+ electronic unit resides in the roadside cabinet and connects to all of the
road-installed items. The HI-TRAC® 100+ connections include:
16 x Piezo Sensor
8 x Inductive Loop Sensor
RS232 Laptop Communication Port (Front Panel Mounted)
USB 2.0 Port (Front Panel Mounted)
RS232 Modem Communication Port
RS232 Communication Port (COM 1)
RS485 Data Communication Port (COM 2)
Input Connector (e.g. cabinet door switches)
Road Thermistor Connector
Modem Power Output (9V DC)
Battery Power Input (12V DC)
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The vehicle data recorded by the HI-TRAC® 100+ can be retrieved into the HI-COMM 100
Traffic Data Collection Windows software package via a laptop or modem connection. In
addition all HI-TRAC® 100+ configuration parameters can be programmed using HI-COMM.
These settings can be stored into a file on the computer and can later be uploaded from
computer to HI-TRAC®.
The system is designed to work via the telephone network using any number of different
manufacturer’s modems. Either DC powered modem or GSM modem will operate with the
HI-TRAC® 100+ system. The HI-TRAC® 100+ provides the DC power output to the modem.
This has the advantage of allowing the HI-TRAC® 100+ to provide power cycling to the
modem each hour (switching the modem off and on again and then re-initializing the modem)
to prevent modem latch-up problems.
Alternatively the HI-TRAC® 100+ can run from a 12Volt battery and solar power array. The
size of solar panel is dependent on local sunlight conditions. Typically a 40Watt solar panel is
sufficient to power the HI-TRAC® 100+ through the year.
Power consumption of the HI-TRAC® 100+ with all lanes operating is 1.2 Watts (this does
not take into account modem power consumption – the typical power requirement of a GSM
Modem in standby mode is 0.2W and when online or making a call the this can rise to 1.5W).
1.7 The Piezo Sensor
The piezo sensor recommended by TDC Systems Limited is the Roadtrax BL sensor. The
specification is as follows:
Output Uniformity: < ±7% for Class I (WIM)

< ±20% for Class II (AVC)
Output Temperature Range -40 to +80°C
Temperature Sensitivity ±0.1% per °C
Product Life 40,000,000 Equivalent Standard Axle Load’s
(dependent on installation)
The unique construction of the BL sensor allows it to be installed directly into the road in a
flexible format so that it can conform to the profile of the road.
The flat construction of the sensor gives an inherent rejection of road noise due to the road
bending effect of an approaching axle and signal detection from adjacent lane activity.
The small cut size (19mm by 19mm slot) in the road minimises the damage which is done to
the road, speeds up the installation time and reduces the amount of adhesive that is used for
the installation.
For the Weigh-in-Motion installation temperature compensation of the piezo-electric output

signal is required for most accurate weight measurement. This is achieved by means of a
road-installed temperature sensor probe. The temperature probe is monitored by the HI-
TRAC® 100+ electronic unit.
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1.8 The Inductive Loop Sensor
The principle of operation of the loop traffic counter is based on the measured induction
change as the metal chassis of a vehicle passes into the detection zone of the inductive loop.
The loop has a given inductance, based primarily on number of turns of copper wire and loop
size.
Example: A typical value of loop inductance based on a 3 turn 2-Metre square loop of 2mm
Copper Wire with a twisted feeder cable of 10 Metres is 80uH.
The inductive loop forms part of (or is a component in) an oscillator circuit inside the HI-
TRAC® 100+. When the metal chassis of the vehicle enters the detection zone of (or
magnetic field emanating from) the inductive loop the overall effect is a small change in loop
inductance. This causes a frequency change in the loop oscillator circuit inside the HI-
TRAC® 100+. The HI-TRAC® 100+ monitors frequency change to determine vehicle
presence and type of vehicle (classification) from the frequency change profile as the vehicle
passes through the detection zone of the loops.
These frequency change signals are processed and then used to calculate vehicle speed,
vehicle length and vehicle presence time over the in-road sensor array and hence provides
an indication of the lane occupancy. The inductive loop signal is also used by HI-TRAC®
100+ to determine vehicle chassis length and as an end-of-vehicle detector to separate
closely passing traffic.
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2. PERFORMANCE AND ACCURACY CRITERIA
General Performance Data:
Speed Range : 1 to at least 180 KPH

Storage Capacity : 6 Mbytes (Upgrade 8M)
Vehicle-by-Vehicle Storage : 600,000 records
Lane Capacity WIM : 8 Lanes
Lane Capacity AVC : 4 Lanes
Statistical File Storage : 150 days
ATMS File Storage : 50 Intervals
BINNED Data Storage : 8 Bins, 1400 Intervals
Telemetry Options : GSM, PSTN, GPRS
Temperature Range : -20C to +65C
Classification : EURO 6 (default)
: User Configurable
: Up to 110 Classes
WIM Accuracy (Typical) – PLP Installation:
Gross Weight : ±10% GVW

Axle Group Weight : ±15% Axle Group
WIM Speed Range : 5 to 180 kph
WIM Accuracy (Typical) – LPL Installation:
Gross Weight : ±15% GVW

Axle Group Weight : ±20% Axle Group
WIM Speed Range : 5 to 180 kph
AVC Accuracy (Typical):
Volume : 99%
Length : ±8%
Gap : ±8%
Headway : ±7%
Speed : ±1.5%
AVC Speed Range : 1 to 180 kph
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Classification Accuracy (Based on EURO 6):

Loops Only Loop + Piezo
Class 1: Motorbike 95% 98%
Class 2: Cars/Vans 97% 98%
Class 3: Cars/Vans + Trailer 97% 98%
Class 4: Rigid HGV 97% 98%
Class 5: Articulated HGV 97% 99%
Class 6: Buses and Coaches 95% 98%
Classification Accuracy (Based on DfT Scheme):

Loop + Piezo
Class 0: Motorbike 98%
Class 1: Cars 98%
Class 2: Vans 95%
Class 21: Car/Van + Trailer/Caravan 98%
Class 31: 2 Axle Rigid Truck 98%
Class 41: 3 Axle Drawbar Trailer 99%
Class 51: 3 Axle Articulated Truck 99%
Class 52: 4 Axle Articulated Truck (1+1+2) 99%
Class 56: 6 Axle Articulated Truck 99%
Class 61: Buses and Coaches 98%
Class 7: 7 or More Axle Vehicle 99%
Class CY: Bicycles (separate sensors required) 95%
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3. HI-TRAC® DATA STORAGE CAPACITY
3.1 Vehicle–by-Vehicle Data Storage
Vehicle-by-Vehicle (VBV) data refers to data stored in the HI-TRAC® 100+ battery-backed
memory for each individual vehicle that is detected by the system. The system stores data on
every vehicle detected by the system for up to 32 days (Configurable 4-32 days: default
setting 7 days).
The HI-TRAC® 100+ electronic unit provides 6 Megabytes of Vehicle-by-Vehicle (VBV) data
storage as standard. An average of 10 bytes is required to store all of the recorded data for a
vehicle. With all VBV parameters selected for storage the total capacity of the system is
approximately 600,000 vehicles. Parameters stored on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis include:
Date
Time
Serial Number (unique ID number)
Site ID
Lane Number
Number of Axles
Vehicle Classification Index
Vehicle Category
Direction
Vehicle Straddling
Validity Code
Road Surface Temperature
Individual Axle Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight
Gap - Inter-Vehicle Spacing in cms
Headway - Time between subsequent vehicles in same lane in msecs
Vehicle Length
Inter-axle Spaces
Chassis Code
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3.2 Statistical Data Files
The HI-TRAC® 100+ stores in battery-backed memory statistical data files for the previous
150 days of HI-TRAC® 100+operation. These data files include the following information:
Average Speed per Vehicle Category per Lane per Day

Traffic Volume per Vehicle Category per Lane per Day
Traffic Volume per Hour per Lane per Day
Axle Volume per Weight Band per Lane per Day
Average Gross Weight per Category per Lane per Day (WIM only)
The categories recorded in the Statistical Data files are defined in the Category List stored
inside the HI-TRAC® 100+ battery-backed memory. The Category list can be viewed and/or
modified in the HI-COMM 100 software.
Up to 20 categories can be defined. These category names correspond to those defined in

the ‘Category’ text box of the classification table described in the previous section.
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3.3 ATMS Data Files
ATMS (Advanced Traffic Management System) data files store vehicle data and fault
monitoring information over a configurable time period from 1 minute to 12 hours. The data
stored in each ATMS file includes:
Start Date of ATMS interval

Start Time of ATMS interval
Period of ATMS interval
Diagnostic Code for ATMS interval
Occupancy per Lane for ATMS Interval
Average Speed per Category per Lane for ATMS Interval
Traffic Volume per Category per Lane for ATMS interval
The HI-TRAC® 100+ stores 50 ATMS files for the previous 50 ATMS intervals. The oldest
data file is overwritten at the start of a new ATMS interval.
A diagnostic code is stored with each ATMS file. This gives an indication of any system
errors that may have occurred during the ATMS interval. To view the definition of diagnostic
code, from within the HI-COMM 100 software package, click on the ATMS record of interest
and press CTRL and F1 simultaneously. A window appears with definitions of the code.
The diagnostic code is 4 bytes in size. Each bit within the diagnostic code has a definition:
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3.4 Malfunction Management Data Files
Malfunction management data files are stored on the HI-TRAC® for the previous 8 days (the
8th data file being overwritten at the start of a new day).
The malfunction data file contains information on mains power failures, communication
errors, sensor failures, loop failures and cabinet doors opening.
When HI-COMM 100 connects to a HI-TRAC® system it downloads this file. If a new error
condition is detected in the malfunction management file a fault log database (Fault.mdb) on
the PC located in the application directory is updated with the fault condition. The ‘View
Malfunction Management’ icon illuminates to indicate a new fault has been detected.
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4. HI-TRAC/HI-COMM QUICK-START SET-UP PROCEDURE
4.1 HI-TRAC 100+ Front Panel Display
At switch on the HI-TRAC® 100 displays the following messages:
TDC SYSTEMS LTD

HI-TRAC 100 WIM
with ANPR/GPS
Interfaces
Configuring
Vehicle Profiler 1
Start Normal
Detection Mode
The HI-TRAC® 100+ displays each vehicle that is detected on the front panel LCD dialogue
box. An example of the information displayed is as follows:
Cat 61:4, L1
35KPH, GVW 35450Kg
Time 10:20:02
T461, ID6112
NOTE: This is the normal weighing/recording display mode of the HI-TRAC® 100 electronic
unit.
The displayed data is defined as follows: -
Cat 61:4 - The vehicle detected was classified as having a class index number of 4
and a class name 61 (i.e. the DfT vehicle category or classification of a
bus).
L1 - The lane number in which the vehicle was detected.
35KPH - The speed the vehicle was travelling at in kilometres per hour (KPH).
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35450Kg - Gross vehicle weight
Time 10:20:02 - The time the vehicle was detected.
T461 - The total traffic count for the day.
ID6112 - The unique identifying code (serial number) assigned by HI-TRAC® 100
to the vehicle record stored in the system battery-backed memory.
NOTE: The Classification Index Number is a unique identifying number for a type of vehicle
defined by the number of axles on the vehicle, the spacing between axles on the vehicle and
the overhang of the vehicle. A Category or Vehicle Classification or Class Name is an
identifier for a group of unique vehicle types that fall under the same identity (e.g. A “BUS” is
a category which may include several unique sub-classes defining a 2-axle bus, a 3-axle bus
and a mini-bus. These sub-classes are identified by their respective class index numbers
assigned by HI-TRAC system).
To display further vehicle parameters and hold the current vehicle record on the LCD press
the PAUSE/SPACE key on the keypad. Use the up and down arrows on the keypad to scroll
through the other vehicle parameters including axle weights, axle spaces, vehicle length,
vehicle overhang, vehicle headway and vehicle gap.
A Menu is incorporated on the HI-TRAC® 100+ to enable the set-up of system parameters.
To enter the main menu of the HI-TRAC® 100+ press the ENTER/MENU key on the front
panel keypad. The following display appears:
HI-TRAC 100
1 HI-TRAC Time <<
2 HI-TRAC Date
3 Road Condition
To scroll up and down the menu use the arrow keys. To select an option press ENTER when
the pointer ‘<<' is aligned against the required menu option. Alternatively press the menu
option number on the keypad; e.g. press ‘2’ for the ‘Date’ menu option.
The menu includes some options, which will not always be applicable dependant upon the
system requirements and configuration.
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4.2 Connecting HI-TRAC 100+ to HI-COMM 100 for the first time
NOTE: Minimum Requirement for HI-COMM 100: Windows 95/98/NT/XP PC
NOTE: To run the printed report output the PC must have Microsoft Excel installed. It is
recommended that Microsoft Access is also installed as many of the files generated and
utilised by the package are in Microsoft Access MDB format.
Follow these steps:
1. Run “Setup.exe” on HI-COMM Installation CD.
2. It may be necessary to re-boot if SETUP updates installation files on the PC –

then re-install again (just follow the prompts).
3. Run HI-COMM 100 from WINDOWS start menu.
4. Select “Append HI-TRAC® Site List” from the “Communications” menu (or
click on the telephone book icon).
5. Click on the INSERT button. This inserts a new site into the site list appending
default values into each of the fields. Modify the parameters as required then
click OK to append data to the site list. Clicking the OK command button
inserts a record into the SITELIST.MDB database. All data retrieved from this
site will be stored in the “File Location” directory. This must be a unique
directory for each site.
6. Clicking the OK button will also create the site directory or folder in the
location specified.
7. In HI-COMM click on the EXIT command button to exit the Append HI-TRAC®
Site List window.
8. Select the HI-COMM Set-Up menu option in the Set-Up menu list or click on
the HI-COMM Set-Up icon (spanner). The HI-COMM Communication
Parameters tab appears.
9. Select the Comms Port tab and select the Laptop Operation Options button.
Then click on the OK command button. If a comms port other than COM1 is
used on the PC specify in the Serial Port field.
10. Connect the Laptop cable between the HI-TRAC® 100 front panel connector
and the PC Comms port.
11. Switch the HI-TRAC® 100+ unit on. The TDC SYSTEMS LIMITED message
appears on the HI-TRAC® LCD display followed by ‘Entering Normal
Detection Mode’.
12. Press the ENTER/MENU button on the HI-TRAC® 100+ keypad. A menu of
set-up options appears on the LCD.
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13. Press ‘8’ to select the “Comms Port” menu option.
14. Press ‘2’ to select Laptop as the Comms port. It may be necessary to repeat
this operation from time to time as the HI-TRAC® 100+ will automatically set
the Comms port back to modem operation after one hour of Comms inactivity.
15. Press EXIT/TOTAL button, on the keypad, twice to return to normal operating
mode – with the ‘Entering Normal Weighing Mode’ message on the LCD. Only
in this mode can the HI-TRAC® 100 communicate through the Comms port.
16. In HI-COMM select “Connect to HI-TRAC® Site” menu option or click on the
telephone handset icon. HI-TRAC® and HI-COMM can now communicate.
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5. CONFIGURING HI-TRAC® 100+ via KEYPAD and DISPLAY
5.1 Main Menu - Introduction
To enter the main menu of the HI-TRAC® 100+ press the ENTER/MENU key on the front
panel keypad. The LCD will display the following:
HI-TRAC 100
1 HI-TRAC Time <<
2 HI-TRAC Date
3 Road Condition
To scroll up and down the menu use the arrow keys. To select an option press ENTER when
the pointer ‘<<‘ is aligned against the required menu option. Alternatively press the menu
option number; i.e. press ‘2’ for the ‘Date' menu option.
To return to normal weighing mode, from the main menu, press EXIT.
The first 10 options (1 to 0) maybe be selected using the 'hot key', i.e. the menu number
corresponding to the option selection (Option 10 is ‘0’). Selection of the remaining options is
carried out through the up and down arrow keys.
NOTE: It is important that after the system has been maintained through the main menu the
operator returns to the normal weighing mode. The system can only store vehicle data and
communicate vehicle data, via the serial communications port, when in normal weighing
mode.
5.2 Setting HI-TRAC® Time (Option 1)
Select ‘HI-TRAC® Time' from the main menu, the LCD will display the following:
Time Now: 12:30:09

1. Set Hour: 12
2. Set Minute: 30
3. Set Seconds: 09
Time settings are made as follows:
To set the hour press ‘1’ and enter the correct hour (0 - 23). Press ENTER.
To set the minute press ‘2’ and enter the correct minute (0 - 59). Press ENTER.
To set the second press ‘3’ and enter the correct second (0 - 59). Press ENTER
When all the three settings are correct press ENTER to set the system time. The “Time Now”
field will be updated.
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5.3 Setting HI-TRAC® Date (Option 2)
Select ‘HI-TRAC® Date' from the main menu, the LCD will display the following:
Date: 29-06-2006
1. Set Year: 2006
2. Set Month: 06
3. Set Date: 29
To set the year press ‘1’ and enter the correct year (yyyy). Press ENTER.
To set the month press ‘2’ and enter the correct month (1 - 12). Press ENTER.
To set the date press '3' and enter the correct date (1 - 31). Press ENTER.
5.4 Setting the Road Type (Option 3)
Select ‘Road Condition' from the main menu, the LCD will display the following:
Input a lane number

from 1 to 8:
Input a lane number and press ENTER.
Select Option (1-3):

1. Bitumen x
2. Concrete
3. Bi-Directional
The HI-TRAC®100 can apply special filtering for piezo-sensors installed in concrete roads.
When the concrete slab, in which the sensors are installed, moves with the passage of a
heavy vehicle extra axle pulses are sometimes detected by the HI-TRAC® 100+. These
‘ghost’ axle pulses are generated by the compression effect on the piezo sensor caused by
the movement of the concrete slab and not by the passage of an axle over the sensor. The
magnitude of these extra unwanted axle pulses is typically less than 4 times that of the true
axles. By selecting option 2 ‘Concrete’ in the above window the HI-TRAC® 100+ will apply a
filtering algorithm to eliminate the ghost axles.
View the sensor waveforms of fast heavy vehicles to determine if it is necessary to enable
the ‘Concrete’ option. Any filtering effect will occasionally eliminate good information so this
option should only be enabled when absolutely necessary.
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If ghost axles are being detected by the system, 5 axle vehicles may be detected as 6 axle
vehicles. Also a large number of vehicles will be unclassified (4N, 5N, 6N, 7N etc) with
strange axle spacing.
The ‘Bi-Directional’ option enables detection of vehicles in both directions within a lane. The
HI-TRAC® 100+ will automatically reverse its vehicle detection algorithm, within a lane, when
an axle is detected on the second sensor in the direction of normal traffic (normal traffic
meaning the direction in which vehicles would normally travel) before the first sensor. The
vehicle record will be marked as travelling in the reverse direction. A bit will be set in the
Validity Code byte to indicate reverse direction of travel.
A Validity Code is a byte of data stored with each individual vehicle record within the HI-
TRAC® 100+ battery-backed memory. Each bit, if set, has a specific meaning. To display the
meaning of the validity code select a vehicle record from within ‘View VBV Data’ or in ‘Real-
Time View Mode’ on the HI-COMM 100 software package. The press CTRL and F1 to
display a window with the bit code definitions.
The bit definitions of the Validity Code are as follows:
B0 Vehicle Straddled (travelled between lanes)
B1 Reverse Direction
B2 Vehicle Unclassified
B3 Vehicle Speed Greater Than 200KPH
B4 Vehicle Speed Less Than 5KPH
B5 Vehicle Gap Less Than 5 Metres
B6 Loop or Sensor Error
B7 Not Assigned
5.5 Lane Settings (Option 4)
To set the sensor configuration of each lane of installation select Option 4 from the main
menu. The LCD will display the following:
1. Loop Length
2. Loop Factor
3. Loop Type
4. Sensor Spacing
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5.5.1 Set Loop Length
Select '1. Loop Length' from the menu, the LCD will display the following:
Input a lane number

in the range 1 to 8
Enter '2' for lane number 2, for example.
The LCD will display the following:
Input the length of

lane 2 loop in cms:
200
The Loop Length parameter is the length of the loop which runs parallel to the traffic flow (or
the kerb). This parameter is used by HI-TRAC® 100 in the calculation of vehicle length and
vehicle overhang.
5.5.2 Set Loop Factor
Select '2. Loop Factor' from the menu, the LCD will display the following:
Input a lane number

In the range 1 to 8:
Enter lane number to set the loop factor.
Input the correction

factor for lane 2:
100
Enter the loop correction factor (default value 100) and press ENTER to set.
The loop factor is used by HI-TRAC® 100 to optimise length measurement accuracy. The
loop detector has different sensitivity settings, which generate different size zones of vehicle
chassis detection. Use the loop factor to optimise length measurement accuracy after
changes in loop detector sensitivity setting. To calculate the loop factor refer to the
Calibration Procedures section later in this manual.
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5.5.3 Set Loop Type
Select '3. Loop Type' from the menu, the LCD will display the following:
Input a lane number

Enter lane number to set the loop type.
Select loop type:

1. Double-D
2. Square Central x
3. Square Other
With the ‘Double-D’ loop type selected the HI-TRAC® 100 will ‘end’ the vehicle on the loop
deactivation. This means that only the axle detections detected before the loop deactivates
(as the vehicle chassis leaves the loop detection zone) will be processed by the HI-TRAC®
100+ to determine axle space, speed and axle number.
With the ‘Square Central’ loop type selected the HI-TRAC® 100 will ‘end’ the vehicle a short
time after the loop has deactivated – not immediately when the loop deactivates as with the
Double-D setting above. This will then catch the last axle to be detected on the second
sensor that might be missed if only axles that are detected during the loop activation are
considered.
View the sensor waveforms for all types of vehicle to determine which setting is suitable. If all
axles occur within the detection time of the loop detector then select Double-D loop type.
If the occasional axle is detected outside the loop detection time select Square Central loop
type.
The Double-D and Square Central loop type settings require the loop to be activated for
vehicle detection to occur. If there is a fault with the loop or no loop is installed select the
‘Square Other’ loop type setting. With this setting the HI-TRAC® 100 will detect vehicles
without loop activation by using a 12 Metre inter-axle spacing timeout. If an axle spacing
greater than 12 Metres is measured the HI-TRAC® 100+ assumes that this is a new vehicle.
If the loop is activated then the vehicle is processed when the number of axles detected on
the first sensor, at loop deactivation time, is equal to the number of axles detected on the
second sensor. Vehicle axles can be detected outside of the detection time of the loop. It is
assumed that the loop is installed after the first sensor.
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5.5.4 Set Sensor Spacing
Select '4. Sensor Spacing' from the menu, the LCD will display the following:
Input a lane number

in the range 1 to 8:
Enter the lane number in which the sensor spacing is to be set.
Input sensor spacing

for Lane 3, in mms:
3000
Enter the piezo sensor spacing and press ENTER to set.
The piezo spacing parameter is used by HI-TRAC® 100+ in the calculation of vehicle speed
(the distance between sensors divided by the time taken for the same axle to be detected on
both sensors is directly proportional to vehicle speed).
5.6 Specifying the Piezo-Electric Sensor Type (Option 5)
To select the type of piezo sensor detection algorithm is used in the system select option 5
from the main menu. The LCD will display the following:
Input a lane number

Four different piezo-electric sensor algorithms are currently supported by TDC Systems
Limited HI-TRAC®100 System:
1. Hi-Sens
2. Med-Sens x
3. Lo-Sens
4. Bi-Polar
To select the ‘Hi-Sens’ (High Sensitivity) sensor press '1', an 'x' will indicate the selection
made. Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
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The signal quality of the Class 1 BL and the Class 1 Philips Vibra Co-Ax sensor are closely
matched and provide the highest quality sensor connection for the HI-TRAC® 100+ system.
Use the ‘Hi-Sens’ setting with these sensor types. The WIM data collected by these systems
(for installations in smooth roads, with minimum horizontal curvature and no rutting 50
Metres before and 20 Metres after the sensor array) meets the specifications outlined in the
System Accuracy Criteria section earlier in this manual.
The BL Class 2 sensor outputs a good quality piezo signal and useful WIM data can be
collected using these sensors though not to the same specification of the Class 1 installation.
Use the ‘Med-Sens’ and ‘Lo-Sens’ settings if ghost axles are easily detected. Vehicles
passing in adjacent lanes may cause ghost axles to appear. View the detection LED’s on the
Profiler PCB to determine this.
The Bi-Polar sensor option is used when the piezo sensor has the poorest signal quality, i.e.
the signal changes sometimes positive or sometimes negative and sometimes not at all with
the passage of a vehicle axle.
The TDC Systems HI-COMM 100 software package provides sensor waveform viewing,
storage and printing features. Sensor waveform analysis can be performed locally via a
laptop (cable) connection or remotely via an installed modem.
When connecting the HI-TRAC® 100 to sensors for the first time, perform a sensor test for
approximately 100 vehicles and view the results. If the sensor counts are to within ±10% and
the loop and vehicle counts tally, the sensors signals are probably good. (Beware of
straddling vehicles, they have the effect of increasing the loop count above the vehicle count
as they are only recorded as a vehicle in one lane but activate the loops in two lanes.)
If ghost axles have been removed and there is still a large error in sensor counts, greater
than 10% difference, then view the sensor waveforms. One of the sensors will have a lower
output. Match the outputs by increasing the gain of the sensor with the lower output. Do this
by powering down the system and removing the Profiler PCB from the HI-TRAC® 100+. Up
to 2 Universal Sensor PCBs are mounted on the Profiler PCB. Each Sensor PCB connects to
two lanes of traffic sensors, i.e. 4 piezo sensors. Four gain settings per piezo sensor are
available by setting the appropriate DIP switches on the Sensor PCB.
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Individual sensor gain settings are made by two switches assigned to each sensor.
Lane/s 1/3/5/7 Sensor P1 Lane/s 1/3/5/7 Sensor P2

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
Gain 1 (Min) ON ON ON ON
Gain 2 OFF ON OFF ON
Gain 3 ON OFF ON OFF
Gain 4 (Max) OFF OFF OFF OFF
Lane/s 2/4/6/8 Sensor P1 Lane/s 2/4/6/8 Sensor P2

SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6
Adjust the gains accordingly and perform the sensor test function again to see the
improvement.
If a lane is configured for bicycle detection the sensor type window appears as:
1. Hi-Sens x
2. Med-Sens
3. Lo-Sens
4. Maximum Area
The ‘4’ Maximum Area’ setting allows the operator to enter the maximum piezo signal area
expected with the detection of a bicycle axle. This is used by the HI-TRAC® 100+ to filter
bicycles from the normal traffic flow.
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5.7 Editing HI-TRAC® Vehicle Classification Table (Option 6)
To enter or edit a vehicle classification select option 6. The LCD will display the following:
Input index of class

to be edited (0-109)
and press ENTER:
0
Various parameters for each vehicle class can be entered via the keypad. To edit or create a
vehicle classification into the HI-TRAC® Classification Table, enter class index 9, for
example, follow the instructions displayed on the LCD as follows:
Input index of class

to be edited (0-109)
And press ENTER:
9
Class index 9:
Number of Axles: 3
Class Name: 33
Overhang: 0
Enter the number of axles on the vehicle, the designated class name and the overhang.
NOTE: The Classification Index Number is a unique identifying number for a type of vehicle
defined by the number of axles on the vehicle, the spacing between axles on the vehicle and
the overhang of the vehicle. A Category or Vehicle Classification or Class Name is an
identifier for a group of unique vehicle types that fall under the same identity (e.g. A “BUS” is
a category which may include several unique sub-classes defining a 2-axle bus, a 3-axle bus
and a mini-bus. These sub-classes are identified by their respective class index numbers
assigned by HI-TRAC®).
The overhang of a vehicle is the part of the chassis of the vehicle that extends beyond the
first and last axle. Overhang is used to distinguish between vehicle classifications that have
overlapping axle separation measurements (for example Buses and 2-Axle Rigid Trucks).
The vehicle classification algorithm within the HI-TRAC® first attempts to match the currently
detected vehicle with those classifications in its internal look-up table that have vehicle
overhang defined. If no match is found, with classifications that have overhang defined, a
second pass through the classification look-up table is made in which a match is attempted
against those classifications that do not have vehicle overhang defined. If no match is still
made the vehicle is determined to be unclassified.
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To use overhang measurement in the classification entry input a non-zero value in the
overhang field. The operator will then be asked to input a minimum overhang value followed
by a maximum overhang value. These overhang parameters are percentage values. The
percentage is calculated as:
% Overhang = (Vehicle Length – Total Vehicle Wheelbase) x 100

Vehicle Length
Next the operator is requested for length limit information for the vehicle classification being
defined:
Input Length Limit

in units of cms:
Finally the operator is requested for axle separation information for the vehicle classification
being defined:
Input axle spacing

limits in cms units:
Min Ax1/Ax2: 290
Max Ax1/Ax2:
Input axle spacing

limits in cms units:
Min Ax1/Ax2: 290
Max Ax1/Ax2: 590
Enter the minimum and maximum axle space for each consecutive axle appertaining to the
class of vehicle.
NOTE: To delete a vehicle classification, enter 0 in the number of axle’s field for the class
index required to be removed. This will cause the HI-TRAC® to erase all of its currently
stored VBV data as this data has been compressed using the former HI-TRAC®
classification table which is now no longer valid. To prevent accidental deletion of VBV data
the operator is requested to enter the 0 into the number of axle’s field twice.
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5.8 HI-TRAC® Communications Set-Up (Option 7)
To enter the communications set-up select option 7. The LCD will display the following:
1. Modem Baud Rate

2. Laptop Baud Rate
3. Lease Line (NO)
4. Access Code
Press 1 to set the communication speed for modem communications.
Baud Rate: 9600

(2)400, (9)600
1920(0), (3)8400
(5)7600 or EXIT
The top line of the LCD displays the current selection. To change the selected baud rate
enter the figure encased in brackets, i.e. (3) to select 38400 baud.
The recommended setting is 19200 baud. If the quality of the telephone connection does not
provide reliable communications at this speed reduce the baud rate at both ends of the
connection until reliable continuous communications are achievable.
Press EXIT to return to the communications set-up window.
Press 2 to set the communication speed for laptop communications.
Baud Rate: 115200

(9)600 1920(0)
(3)8400 (5)7600
(1)15200 or EXIT
The top line of the LCD displays the current selection. To change the selected baud rate
enter the figure encased in brackets, i.e. (3) to select 38400 baud.
Press 3 to select lease line operation; pressing ‘3’ will toggle the setting between (NO) and
YES):
1. Modem Baud Rate
2. Laptop Baud Rate
3. Lease Line (YES)
4. Access Code
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Select option 4 to set the HI-TRAC® 100+ access code.
The access code is a unique alphanumeric code that is sent by the HI-COMM 100 software
package to the HI-TRAC® 100+ system upon connection (either remotely via modem, or
locally via the laptop connection). If the access code matches then the HI-COMM operator is
allowed access to the HI-TRAC® 100+ system. If the code does not match then the HI-
TRAC® 100+ connection fails and HI-COMM 100 terminates the connection.
The access code can be used to limit access to the system. If the access code is changed,
by keying in a new code on the HI-TRAC® keypad, only HI-COMM 100 operators with the
new access code can connect to the HI-TRAC® system and retrieve data.
When the connection is established and the correct access code is passed to the HI-TRAC®
100+ via the HI-COMM 100 software package a further transfer occurs which determines the
access level (or clearance level) of the operator. Two different statuses are available
including ‘OPERATOR’ and ‘ENGINEER’. An operator can only collect data and perform
certain functions whereas an engineer can access and change all functions and settings on
the HI-TRAC® 100+ system.
5.9 Setting the HI-TRAC® Communications Port (Option 8)
To select the HI-TRAC® communications port through which connection is made to the TDC
Systems HI-COMM 100 software package, select option 8. The LCD will display:
1. MODEM COM1
2. LAPTOP COM2 x
3. RS485 Port
4. COM3
Press the corresponding number to select which communications port connection is

appropriate, e.g. press '2' to select the front panel laptop port. An 'x' will depict the current
selection.
If laptop is selected the HI-TRAC® 100+ will automatically reset to the modem connection
one hour after no communications activity. This prevents the HI-TRAC®100+ being left
offline after being serviced by an engineer with a laptop.
Press EXIT to return to the main menu.
The HI-TRAC® 100 system can be configured as a pre-selection system. In this mode the
HI-TRAC® 100 selects vehicles that it determines to be infringing weight limits, height or
length, from the traffic flow. These vehicles can be diverted by traffic signs and signals to a
low-speed enforcement station, probably with a low-speed axle weighbridge. Alternatively a
traffic policeman can be informed by flashing lights or other alarm indication of a vehicle
approaching the enforcement station that may be illegally loaded or infringing other specified
parameters.
The HI-TRAC® 100 can connect to a TDC Systems Limited designed LO-TRAC® 100/200
low-speed weight enforcement system, located in an enforcement station. This connection is
made by RS485 connection. The HI-TRAC® 100+ can be located up to 1 Kilometre from the
LO-TRAC® system.
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More than one HI-TRAC® can be connected to a single LO-TRAC® system. Each HI-
TRAC® connected to the multi-drop RS485 line has a unique address.
Select the ‘Set HS Address’ to specify the unique address of the HI-TRAC® for connection to
a LO-TRAC system. Select the ‘Test Comms Line’ option to test if the LO-TRAC has
detected the HI-TRAC® 100 system on the RS485 bus.
5.10 Setting HI-TRAC® Lane Type for Lanes 1-4 (Option 9)
Select option 9 to configure either of lanes 1 to 4 for:
i) Piezo-Loop-Piezo (P-L-P)
ii) Loop-Piezo-Piezo (L-P-L)
iii) Loop-Loop (L-L)
iv) OFF - Turn off the lane
Dependent upon each lane selection the LCD will display:
1. Lane 1: P-L-P
2. Lane 2: L-P-L
3. Lane 3: L-L
4. Lane 4: OFF
By repeatedly pressing the lane number the four configuration options will change.
For WIM applications P-L-P is selected; the HI-TRAC®100+ assumes Class 1 piezo-electric
sensors are connected and expects good quality piezo signals, i.e. smooth positive
sinusoidal type signals.
For high accuracy AVC or lower accuracy WIM L-P-L is selected; the HI-TRAC®100
assumes Class 2 piezo-electric sensors are connected.
For lower accuracy AVC L-L is selected; the HI-TRAC® 100+, no piezo-electric sensors are
connected.
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5.11 Setting HI-TRAC® Lane Type for Lanes 5-8 (Option 0)
Select option 0 to configure either of lanes 5 to 8 for:
v) Piezo-Loop-Piezo (P-L-P)
vi) Loop-Piezo-Piezo (L-P-L)
vii) Loop-Loop (L-L)
viii) OFF - Turn off the lane
Dependent upon each lane selection the LCD will display:
1. Lane 1: P-L-P
2. Lane 2: L-P-L
3. Lane 3: L-L
4. Lane 4: OFF
By repeatedly pressing the lane number the four configuration options will change.
For WIM applications P-L-P is selected; the HI-TRAC®100+ assumes Class 1 piezo-electric
sensors are connected and expects good quality piezo signals, i.e. smooth positive
sinusoidal type signals.
For high accuracy AVC or lower accuracy WIM L-P-L is selected; the HI-TRAC®100
assumes Class 2 piezo-electric sensors are connected.
For lower accuracy AVC L-L is selected; the HI-TRAC® 100+, no piezo-electric sensors are
connected.
5.12 Temperature
Select Temperature using the arrow keys until ‘<<’ is opposite the menu selection.
Select Option (1-3)

1. Display Temp
2. Set Coefficient
3. Door Switch
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5.12.1 Setting the Temperature
Select option 1 to calibrate the temperature. Use the up and down arrow keys repeatedly to
change the temperature reading. The temperature is calibrated is during manufacture but the
adjustment allows ±5°C variation.
Thermistor = 22 C
Use UP and DOWN
arrows on keypad
to adjust reading
Press EXIT to return to the menu.
5.12.2 Setting HI-TRAC® Temperature Coefficient
Select option 2 to set the sensor temperature coefficient. The default value is 50 which
represents 0.5% change in sensor WIM calibration per 1°C change in road temperature. The
default setting is suitable for most WIM installations.
The adjustment variation is 20 (0.2%) to 70 (0.7%).
Input Temperature
Coefficient:
50
5.12.3 Door Switch
The HI-TRAC® roadside cabinet can be installed with door switches that will indicate
remotely when the either door is opened.
Enable Switch NO
Door Switch Status:
Switch 1: OPEN
Switch 2: CLOSED
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5.13 GPS Options
The HI-TRAC® 100+ can be interfaced to an ANPR system where it is required to very
accurately time stamp each vehicle record so it can then be compared in a database to video
images of the vehicle. To ensure HI-TRAC 100+ system time clock accuracy a GPS module
is installed and interfaced to the HI-TRAC. The HI-TRAC 100+ system reads the GPS time
continuously thus enabling each and every vehicle record is accurately time stamped.
Enter Local Time

GMT offset:
0 hours
5.14 Memory Size
The HI-TRAC® 100+ can be installed with different size memory; the memory is in fact a
battery backed PCMCIA slot-in card located in the Primary Processor PCB. Currently
memory card sizes are 4MB, 6MB and 8MB.
Select memory size option to set the correct PCMCIA card:
Select Memory Size:

1. 8 Megabyte
2. 6 Megabyte
3. 4 Megabyte
5.15 Setting HI-TRAC® Lane Direction for Lanes 1 - 4
Select this option to set up the traffic flow direction for lanes 1 to 4. The LCD will display:
1. Lane 1: NORTH
2. Lane 2: SOUTH
3. Lane 3: EAST
4. Lane 4: WEST
Repeatedly press the lane key number until the required direction is displayed for that lane.
The lane direction parameter is used by the HI-TRAC® 100+ system to determine how
adjacent lanes are monitored for straddling vehicle detection.
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In the above example lane 1 is marked northbound and lane 2 is marked southbound. In
normal operation the HI-TRAC® system compares vehicles detected on adjacent lanes
simultaneously (within a 5 millisecond window) to determine if the vehicle is the same and is
in fact straddling between the two lanes (this is known as the ANTI-COINCIDENT
FUNCTION of the HI-TRAC® system).
Assume a vehicle is detected at the same instant in time on lanes 1 and 2. If the vehicles
have identical characteristics of speed and axle spacing then the vehicles will be determined
to be a single straddling vehicle if the direction of travel of the detected vehicles is the same,
i.e. the vehicle is travelling northbound on both lanes or southbound on both lanes. A vehicle
will be travelling southbound on lane 1 if it is marked as travelling in the reverse direction. A
vehicle will be travelling northbound on lane 2 if it is marked as travelling in the reverse
direction. (NOTE: HI-TRAC® can detect vehicles travelling backward across the array only
when the lane is configured for bi-directional detection, see Road Condition above).
2.16 Setting HI-TRAC® Lane Direction for Lanes 5- 8
Select this option to set up the traffic flow direction for lanes 5 to 8. The LCD will display:
1. Lane 5: NORTH
2. Lane 6: SOUTH
3. Lane 7: EAST
4. Lane 8: WEST
Repeatedly press the lane key number until the required direction is displayed for that lane.
5.17 Setting HI-TRAC® WIM Calibration Factors
The WIM calibration procedure for the HI-TRAC®100 system is described in the Calibration
Procedure later in the manual. To input the WIM Calibration Factors select the “WIM Calib”
option from the main menu:
Input a lane number

in the range 1 to 8:
Selecting lane 1 will enable entry of calibration factors for lane 1 only.
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Input temperature of
Calibration (C):
34 C
Calculate the Mean Impact Factor from either the mean of the impact factor for the axles of
the calibration vehicles or from the mean of the impact factors for the gross vehicle weight.
The calculation for the impact factor is as follows:
IF = Mean of Recorded Weights (kg)

Actual Weight (kg)
Enter this value in to the system
Input Mean Impact

Factor for lane 1:
1000
If the mean impact factor is 0.75 enter 750.
Next enter the over 7 Tonne Factor. This factor is used to further optimise heavy axle weight
accuracy.
Input Over 7 Tonne

Factor for lane 1:
1000
NOTE: The 7 Tonne Factor is not used in most cases; this function was included to satisfy
customers whose application required it. The 7 Tonne Factor is a self calibrating function
based upon the average weight of a particular axle on a specific vehicle; for most
applications the setting is left at default ‘1000’.
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5.18 Sign Options
The ‘Sign Options’ menu options provide settings for the HI-TRAC® 100 configured as a pre-
selection system.
1. Sign Activate YES

2. Sign Flash NO
3. Sign On Time
4. Sign Delay Time
Press ‘1’ to toggle between YES and NO; if NO is selected the diversion signboard will not
activate thus there is no indication to the vehicle driver that he is potentially overweight and
should divert into the enforcement station.
Press ’2’ to toggle between YES and NO; if NO is selected but the sign is activated then the
sign board will illuminate and stay on continuously until switch off.
Press ‘3’ to set the sign ‘ON’ time.
Input distance (M) of

travel of vehicle
before sign off:
50
NOTE: The sign ON time is not set in time but in metres; the HI-TRAC 100+ determines the
total activation time by considering the vehicle speed and activating the sign for the time it
takes the vehicle to travel the set distance (i.e. 50 metres in the above example).
Press ‘4’ to set the sign delay time.
Input distance (M) of

travel of vehicle
before sign on:
1
NOTE: The sign DELAY time is not set in time but in metres; the HI-TRAC 100+ determines
the “turn on” time by considering the vehicle speed and activating the sign once the vehicle
has cleared the loop detection zone by a set distance (i.e. 1 metre in the above example).
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5.19 Pre-Selection
The HI-TRAC 100+ when installed as an enforcement pre-selection system determines

potentially violating vehicles from either limits set within the classification table; default limits,
gross vehicle weight and/or axle weight limits.
1. Use Class Table x

2. Use Defaults
3. By Gross Limit
4. By Axle Limit
By pressing the requisite key the ‘x’ indicates the selection; e.g. pressing the ‘1’ key selects
“Class Table” and all vehicle weight data is compared to the limits set within the classification
table.
5.20 Overheight
The HI-TRAC 100+ when installed as an enforcement pre-selection system can also be
interfaced to vehicle height detectors as well as determining if the vehicle is infringing by
length, speed or in the wrong lane.
1. Over-Height x
2. Over-Length
3. Over-Speed
4. Illegal Lane x
By pressing the requisite key the ‘x’ indicates the selection; e.g. pressing the ‘1’ key selects
“Over-Height”, if a vehicle exceeds a pre-determined height (usually measured with infrared
detectors) the vehicle can be diverted off the main highway. Likewise for over a legal vehicle
length, over a pre-set speed and also if all heavy vehicles are instructed to travel in one lane
but the system detects an HGV in the incorrect lane; these vehicles can be diverted off the
highway.
5.21 Weight Limits
This option sets legal weight limits; weight infringement tolerances and speed limit settings,
by pressing keys 1 to 3 selects the option.
Select Option (1-3)

1. Set Weight Limits
2. Set Tolerances
3. Speed Limit
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5.21.1 Set Weight Limits
1. Gross Weight
2. Single Axle
3. Tandem Axle
4. Triple Axle
Pressing the appropriate number key will select the option to set the weight limit.
Gross Weight
Input gross weight
limit for all
vehicles, in kgs
38000
Single Axle
Input Single Axle
limit for all
vehicles, in kgs
11000
Tandem Axle
Input Tandem Axle
limit for all
vehicles, in kgs
9000
Triple Axle
Input Triple Axle
limit for all
vehicles, in kgs
7000
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5.21.2 Set Tolerances
1. Axle Tolerance
2. Gross Tolerance
3. Length Tolerance
4. Speed Tolerance
Pressing the appropriate number key will select the option to set the tolerance.
Axle Tolerance
Input percentage
tolerance for axle
weight infringement:
0
Gross Tolerance
Input percentage
tolerance for gross
weight infringement:
0
Length Tolerance
Input percentage
tolerance for length
infringement:
0
Speed Tolerance
Input percentage
tolerance for speed
infringement:
0
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5.21.3 Speed Limit
Select Option (1 - 2)
1. Change Units: MPH

2. Speed Limit: 70
Pressing ‘1’ will toggle between MPH and KPH.
1. Change Units: KPH

2. Speed Limit: 70
Pressing ‘2’ will enable you to enter the speed limit via the keypad.
1. Change Units: KPH

2. Speed Limit: 130
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6. ADDITIONAL SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATION
6.1 Piezo Sensor Interface PCB Settings
The TDC Systems HI-COMM 100 software package provides sensor waveform viewing,
storage and printing features. Sensor waveform analysis can be performed locally via a
laptop (cable) connection or remotely via an installed modem.
When connecting the HI-TRAC® 100+ to sensors for the first time, perform a sensor test for
approximately 100 vehicles and view the results. If the sensor counts are to within +/- 10 %
and the loop and vehicle counts tally, the sensors signals are probably good. (Beware of
straddling vehicles, they have the effect of increasing the loop count above the vehicle count
as they are only recorded as a vehicle in one lane but activate the loops in two lanes.)
If ghost axles have been removed and there is still a large error in sensor counts, greater
than 10% difference, then view the sensor waveforms. One of the sensors will have a lower
output. Match the outputs by increasing the gain of the sensor with the lower output. Do this
by powering down the system and remove the Universal Sensor PCB. There is one sensor
PCB mounted on the main HI-TRAC 100+ PCB which can connect to 4 piezo sensors. Four
gain settings per piezo sensor are available by setting the appropriate DIP switches on the
Sensor PCB.
Individual sensor gain settings are made by two switches assigned to each sensor.
Lanes 1 & 2 Sensor P1 Lanes 1 & 2 Sensor P2

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
Adjust the gains accordingly and perform the sensor test function again to see the
improvement.
6.2 Loop Sensor Interface PCB Settings
Up to 4 loop sensor interface PCB’s can be installed in the HI-TRAC 100+ allowing for eight
loop sensors to be connected. Two loops connect to each PCB and their respective oscillator
frequency can be changed to ensure that cross-talk between lanes is minimised.
To observe the loop oscillator frequency for lanes 1 and 2 (depicted on the LCD as loops 1
and 3) press the ‘1’ key whilst the system is in the normal detection mode; for lanes 3 and 4
(depicted on the LCD as loops 5 and 7) press the ‘2’ key, for lanes 5 and 6 (depicted on the
LCD as loops 9 and 11) press the ‘3’ key and for lanes 7 and 8 (depicted on the LCD as
loops 13 and 15) press the ‘4’ key
LOOP 1 = 5828 LOOP 5 = 5701

LOOP 2 = 0 LOOP 6 = 0
LOOP 3 = 5810 LOOP 7 = 5712
LOOP 4 = 0 LOOP 8 = 0
LOOP 9 = 6910 LOOP 13 = 6780

LOOP 10 = 0 LOOP 14 = 0
LOOP 11 = 6870 LOOP 15 = 6820
LOOP 12 = 0 LOOP 16 = 0
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The frequencies for loops 1, 3, 5 & 7 (Lanes 1-4) will be similar but as each loop is
addressed sequentially by the processor (i.e. one loop ‘ON’ the other three loops ‘OFF)’
there is no possibility of cross talk between these loops. However when more than four lanes
are installed and a second profiler processor PCB is utilised to interface to lanes 5 to 8 there
is a possibility of cross talk between loops 1, 3, 5 & 7 and 9, 11, 13 & 15.
To avoid any possibility of cross talk there should be a difference of at least 10% between
the average frequency noted for loops 1, 3, 5 & 7 (Lanes 1-4) and the average frequency
noted for loops 9, 11, 13 & 15 (Lanes 5-8). The length of feeder cable will make a difference
to the overall loop inductance however where adjustments are required move the link on the
loop sensor PCB. There are 3 possible settings:
Default Setting
Link Removed Lanes 1 to 4
Link Set Right Lanes 5 to 8
Open
Link Set Left
(Use as required)
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6.3 Check COMMS Status
If the HI-TRAC 100+ system is set up for event monitoring then it is possible to check the
communication status by pressing the ‘6’ key whilst in the normal detection mode.
The LCD will display the status similar to that shown below:
Comms Status
NO SMS
NO EVENT
N0 DATA CALL
6.4 Reset Security Code
The security code is generally set as the system serial number and is unique to that system.
The code is set when the system is manufactured and tested however should it be necessary
to reset the code press and hold the ‘Reset’ and ‘6’ keys whilst switching on the HI-TRAC
100+ unit.
Input the HI-TRAC

Security Code:
2050
6.5 Reset Memory to Default Settings
To reset the system memory press and hold the ‘Exit’ and ‘Delete’ keys when switching on
the HI-TRAC 100+ unit. The HI-TRAC 100+ LCD will display a number of messages in
sequence as the system performs a PCMCIA test; resets vehicle classes and bins, updates
the systems and re-initialises.
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7. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES
For calibration of a high-speed weigh-in-motion HI-TRAC®100 system the following

procedure is recommended.
Three vehicles are used for calibration:
2-Axle Rigid Truck, Class 31
3-Axle Rigid Truck, Class 32
5 or 6-Axle Articulated Truck, Class 55 or Class 56
These vehicles are weighed accurately axle by axle on a low speed axle weighbridge
system. This weight is known as the Static Axle Loading of the vehicles.
These vehicles pass over each lane of the sensor array ten times, at a constant speed of
between 50 and 100KPH. The axle loading is recorded using the HI-COMM 100 software
package by viewing and printing from the real-time view mode, or alternatively by noting the
serial numbers of the vehicle records and recalling them later from the downloaded VBV
data.
It is important that the vehicles travel smoothly across the sensor array. The vehicles should
not change gear, accelerate or decelerate as they pass over the site. The vehicles should
maintain the same position on the road, central to the lane, on each repeated pass.
Note the temperature at which the calibration is performed. This is important as the HI-
TRAC®100 will compensate about temperature variations from the calibration temperature
according to the temperature coefficient setting (refer to Section 5.12.2).
The impact factor for an axle is calculated:
IF = Mean of Recorded Weights (kg)

Static Weight (kg)
The Mean Impact Factor (MIF) is determined by calculating the Impact Factor of each axle
for the ten passes of the three vehicles. The mean of the impact factors determines the MIF.
Input the MIF and temperature at which the calibration was performed using the ‘WIM Calib’
menu option, Section 5.18 above.
If further compensation of axles with loading of greater than 7 tonnes is required (determined
by applying the MIF, calculated above) then set the ‘Over 7 Tonne Factor’. A setting of 900
for example will reduce the over 7 Tonne axles by 10% - by multiplying the recorded weight
by 900/1000. A setting of 1050 will increase the over 7 Tonne axles by 5% - by multiplying
the over 7 Tonne axles by 1050/1000.
Confirm the settings with a further 5 passes of the calibration vehicles.
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The loop factor can be used to improve length measurement accuracy. If the sensitivity
settings on the loop detector front panel are adjusted (7 = high sensitivity, 5 = medium
sensitivity, default and 3 = low sensitivity) the detection zone of the loop is altered. This will
alter the vehicle length measurement. Increasing the sensitivity from 5 to 7 will for example
increase the apparent vehicle length measurement. To adjust for this reduce the loop factor
proportionally.
If length measurement is coming out 10% too high reduce the loop factor by 10%, i.e.
change the loop factor from 100 to 90.
If length measurement is coming out 5% too low increase the loop factor by 5%, i.e. change
the loop factor from 100 to 105.
To determine correct length measurement for a WIM installation measure the length of the
calibration vehicles during the ten set-up passes. Input the loop factor and check correct
setting during the 5 confirmation passes.
If the system is configured for counting and classification only observe the traffic flow to
determine correct setting of loop factor. View a common type of vehicle of known length.
Record a number of these vehicles and adjust the loop factor accordingly.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
8.1 INTRODUCTION
This document is to aid technicians servicing the HI-TRAC 100 and HI-TRAC 100+
equipment; some comments or tests may not apply to both types of equipment but will still
serve as a general guideline as to the problem or fault.
8.2 SYSTEM BOOT-UP
GENERAL
Switch on the HI-TRAC 100+ and observe the LED’s on the Primary Processor and the
Vehicle Profiler PCB’s illuminate which indicates the power supply operation (5.5VDC output)
is OK.
POWER ON
When power is turned on the following events occur:
Primary Processor PCB LED’s R & F This indicates successful boot up of

1.
flash once for 3 msecs the Primary Processor CPU.
Vehicle Profiler PCB LED’s D & F

flash once for 3 msecs at the same This indicates the successful boot up
2. of the Vehicle Profiler CPU.
time as the LED’s on the Primary
PCB
Vehicle Profiler PCB LED’s D & F This indicates that the Primary
3. flash again for 3 msecs approx. 2 Processor has successfully accessed
seconds after the first flash the Vehicle Profiler CPU.
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4. The front panel LCD displays: HI-TRAC 100 WIM
With
ANPR/GPS Interfaces
Configuring
5. The front panel LCD displays: Vehicle Profiler 1
Configuring
6. The front panel LCD displays: Vehicle Profiler 2
Start Normal
7. The front Panel LCD displays:
Detection Mode
The boot-up sequence tests a considerable amount of the HI-TRAC hardware: Primary
Processor PCB operation, Vehicle Profiler PCB operation, LCD display and interface,
PCMCIA memory access, Common Memory interface and Primary access to Vehicle Profiler.
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8.3 SYSTEM TESTS
Additional testing can be carried out on the hardware and interfaces as follows:
1. Modem 8V DC output This voltage should be measured with a digital voltmeter.
The modem should be connected to the HI-TRAC and enabled using menu option 8 “Comms Port”. Align
‘<<’ against “Modem COM1” and press ‘ENTER’. At this time the HI-TRAC outputs the modem initialization
codes through the modem cable.
2. Modem Communications Depending upon the modem the TXD and RXD LED’s should momentarily flash. The DTR light should
illuminate to indicate DTR is asserted by the HI-TRAC. The auto-answer LED (AA) should also illuminate.
Note: Some modems do not have LED’s as mentioned above but will have an indication that it is
operational.
The modem power is turned off then on every hour to overcome latch up problems which are common with
3. Modem Initialisation some modems. This can be tested by advancing the HI-TRAC clock until just before the hour then observe
messages on the LCD indicating that the modem power is turned on; it has been initialised and finally
initialisation is complete.
The door switches are dry-contact switches connected to the cabinet front and rear door. A menu option is
included to view the status of the door switches.
4. Test Door Switch Inputs
Press ‘MENU’ and select option “Temperature” by aligning the ‘<<’ symbol and pressing ENTER. Select ‘3’
‘Door Switches’ and open and close the actual door switch to test. Note: Door switches are not fitted to all
cabinets.
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Use menu option 1 and 2 to set the HI-TRAC time and date. Re-check the time and date after a time period
5. Check RTC Accuracy to check correct operation.
Select menu option “Temperature” and then press 1 for “Display Temperature”. The current temperature is
displayed. The temperature setting has been calibrated during initial testing at the manufacturers and the
6. Temperature setting should not be adjusted.
If the display shows –14 degrees then the thermistor is not connected or the circuitry or wiring is faulty.
Select the ‘MAIN CPU RESET’ menu option. This simply locks the Primary CPU until the internal watchdog
7. WATCHDOG Timer Reset timer overflows. This generates a reset on the Primary CPU, the RSTOUT pin on the CPU outputs a reset
on the backplane which resets all the other processor cards. The system behaves as though it was
switched on and off.
Select menu option 8 “Comms Port” and press 2 for Laptop. This directs the Primary serial port to laptop
connector on the front panel of the HI-TRAC and not to the modem. Check that the laptop can connect to
the HI-TRAC 100+ unit.
8. Laptop Communications
Set the HI-TRAC back to MODEM operation using the “Comms Port” menu option when laptop
communication is no longer required. Note: The HI-TRAC system will automatically switch from Laptop to
modem after the laptop has been disconnected and the time has reached an exact hour.
Open the front panel to observe the Vehicle Profiler PCB LED’s; note there are four rows of 2 LED’s at the
top, these indicate piezo sensor activation and the four single LED’s at the bottom activate when the loop
sensor is activated.
9. Vehicle Testing
To test turn off all the lanes except one and observe the LED activation as vehicles pass over the sensor
array. Test each lane in turn; turning off the lanes not being tested; turning off the other lanes make it
easier to observe the LED’s especially when traffic volume is high.
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10. Sensor Tests Using a digital multimeter (Fluke or similar) tests can be carried out on the piezo and loop sensors:
Piezo Sensors 1. Disconnect each sensor in turn and with the multimeter set to resistance check the resistance of the
sensor between the outer and inner connections of the co-axial cable, the reading should be 20
MOhms or greater (i.e. infinity). Suspect cable or sensor damage if the reading is less than infinity.
2. Check the capacitance with the multimeter between the outer and inner connections of the co-axial
cable, the reading should be 10nF (approx.) for a 3.5M Class 1 WIM sensor. Other sensors will vary
dependant upon their length and the length of the feeder cable. Suspect cable or sensor damage if the
reading is significantly different or the reading is varying a great deal.
Loop Sensors 1. With the multimeter set to resistance check the resistance of the loop sensor between the two feeder
cables, the reading should be 1-2 Ohms. Suspect cable or sensor damage if the reading is higher than
10 Ohms.
2. Check the inductance value of the loop sensor with an LCR meter, the reading should be 80uH
(approx.) for a 2M x 2M loop. The value will be different if the loop has a long feeder; e.g. 100uH.
Suspect cable or sensor damage if the reading is significantly different.
Connect a laptop to the HI-TRAC unit and run HI-COMM 100 software; select Sensor Test and note the
current counts for the piezo and loop sensors and the vehicle count. The two piezo counts should be
11. Sensor Count Tests similar to each other and the loop count should be similar to the vehicle count.
Carry out a 10 minute sensor count test and recheck the sensor counts as above.
Connect a laptop to the HI-TRAC unit and run HI-COMM 100 software; select Waveform and configure it to
display lane 1 with triggering on loop activation. Observe the waveforms as vehicles pass over the sensor
12. Sensor Waveform Tests array. Check the shape of the piezo signal and that all the piezo sensor activations are within the loop
envelop. Check the loop activation.
Configure the software to observe each lane in turn.
Connect a laptop to the HI-TRAC unit and run HI-COMM 100 software; select Real Time and take note of
13. Real Time Vehicle Tests the vehicle records displayed on the screen and compare it with the actual vehicles passing over the
sensor array.
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8.4 COMMON FAULTS
In-Road Thermistor If the in-road thermistor has previously been tested and working:
Check HI-TRAC temperature menu option – Check back panel wiring/connections – Suspect Primary PCB
or Backplane PCB.
If the in-road piezo sensors have previously been tested and working:
Piezo Sensor
Check HI-TRAC is configured correctly (e.g. P-L-P) – Check back panel wiring/connections – Suspect
Piezo PCB; Secondary/Profiler PCB, Backplane PCB.
If the in road loops have previously been tested and working:

Induction Loop
Check HI-TRAC is configured correctly (e.g. P-L-P) – Check back panel wiring/connections – Suspect loop
oscillator / loop detector PCB; Secondary/Profiler PCB, Backplane PCB.
Check HI-COMM software configured correctly (baud rate/access code/Comms port) – Check HI-TRAC
Laptop Communications configured correctly (laptop mode/baud rate) – Check Comms cable – Suspect RS232 plug in PCB or
Backplane PCB.
If the phone line has been tested ok and the SIM card activated and working:
Modem Communications Check HI-COMM software configured correctly (baud rate/access code/Comms port/modem access string)
– Check HI-TRAC configured correctly (modem mode/baud rate) – Check modem and cables – Check
back panel wiring/connections – Suspect Backplane PCB.
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Front Panel Keypad Check if the HI-TRAC unit is continuously beeping. Check front panel wiring – Suspect membrane keypad
or Backplane PCB.
Front Panel LCD Check wiring – Suspect LCD PCB or Backplane PCB.
Check door switches enabled – Check cabinet connections – Check wiring – Check back panel
Door Switch
wiring/connections – Suspect Primary PCB or Backplane PCB.
Real Time Clock (RTC) Suspect Primary PCB
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8.5 SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
8.5.1 Sensor Waveforms
Extensive sensor diagnostics tools are provided within the HI-COMM 100 software package.
A sensor waveform viewing function is perhaps the most powerful diagnostic tool. This can
be used to identify sensor faults and check correct functional operation of the HI-TRAC®.
Select the ‘Sensor Waveforms’ icon from the HI-COMM main toolbar.
Click ‘Select’ from the View Signal Waveforms toolbar:
Select the lane to be viewed and then select the sensor waveforms to view and the trigger;
e.g. click Trigger to collect a waveform on the LOOP 1 signal going POSITIVE:
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The trigger icon provides a means of triggering on a selected sensor signal.
NOTE: Trigger refers to a change in signal. If the loop is selected as the trigger then
the waveform viewed will be about the time when the loop output changes.
The Capture icon simply samples the sensor inputs for a second and then displays the result.
This is useful if the trigger does not appear to be detecting correctly.
The Vehicle icon displays the sensor/loop waveforms for a complete vehicle. This requires
that the loop is selected for the trigger event.
Waveforms can be printed and/or stored to disk.
When the HI-TRAC® is not connected the sensor waveforms can still be recalled from file
and viewed and printed.
Some examples are shown below.
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5-Axle (Class 52) Articulated Heavy Goods Vehicle
4-Axle (Class 52) Loop Profile
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8.5.2 Sensor Test Mode
Select the ‘Sensor Test’ icon from the HI-COMM 100 main toolbar.
Displayed is a graph of the total sensor counts for each loop sensor (sensor 1 being the first
loop sensor to be passed over by a vehicle travelling in the correct direction), the number of
loop activations and the number of vehicle detections.
To select a different lane for graphical display of sensor counts click on the row in the sensor
information table.
The operator can specify a time period to perform an interval sensor test. The sensor counts
displayed then represent those detected during the test interval. To display the Totals Log
after the interval sensor test click the ‘Display Total Log’ command button. To reset the totals
log, click the ‘Reset Total Log’ command button.
The sensor counts will vary from sensor to sensor in the same lane due to straddling vehicles
and the occasional axle miscount by the HI-TRAC® system. A variance of 5% between
sensors is acceptable. The loop count will be equal to or lower than the vehicle count (as
straddling vehicles may activate the loops in the two adjacent lanes, whilst only detected in
one lane). The vehicle count is typically 40% of the sensor count assuming an average of 2.5
axles per vehicle – but this is dependent on the traffic makeup.
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8.5.3 Data Validity Codes
Validity codes are automatically assigned to vehicle records and are an indication of the
integrity of the data. They are displayed in both the Real Time View in HI-COMM 100 and
also in the Reports albeit in two different formats.
In HI-COMM 100 Real Time View the validity codes are shown in binary format whereas in
Reports they are converted to decimal:
Real Time View Reports Description

00000001 1 Vehicle Straddled
00000010 2 Reverse Direction
00000100 4 Vehicle Unclassified
00001000 8 Speed greater than 200 kph
00010000 16 Speed less than 5 kph
00100000 32 Gap less than 5 metres
01000000 64 Loop Failure / Sensor Miscount
10000000 128 Not Assigned
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DRAWINGS
9.1 10-1009 – WIM Sensor Installation – Piezo/Loop/Piezo

9.2 10-1009A – WIM/AVC Sensor Installation – Inlaid Piezo Sensors
9.3 10-1009C – WIM/AVC Sensor Installation – Loop/Piezo/Loop
9.4 10-1009D – AVC Sensor Installation – Loop/Loop
9.5 10-1002 – BL Sensor Installation
9.6 10-1008 – Loop Sensor Installation
9.7 HI-TRAC 100+ Front and Rear Panel Layout
9.8 Primary Processor Block Diagram
9.9 Profiler Processor Block Diagram
9.10 Primary Processor Flow Diagram
9.11 Profiler Processor Flow Diagram
9.12 HI-TRAC 100+ Wiring Detail
9.13 HI-TRAC 100+ Backplane PCB Component Layout (Rear)
9.14 HI-TRAC 100+ Backplane PCB Component Layout (Front)
9.15 Primary Processor Component Layout
9.16 Profiler Processor Component Layout
9.17 Profiler Processor Interface PCB Configuration
9.18 Piezo Sensor Interface Plug-in PCB Component Layout
9.19 Loop Oscillator Plug-in PCB Component Layout
9.20 2-Channel OPTO I/O Component Layout
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HI-TRAC 100+ WIRING DETAIL
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HI-TRAC 100+ BACKPLANE PCB (BACK)
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PROFILER PROCESSOR No. 1: LANES 1 - 4 PROFILER PROCESSOR No. 2: LANES 5 - 6
HI-TRAC 100+ PROFILER PROCESSOR INTERFACE PCB CONFIGURATION
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HI-TRAC® 100+

HIGH SPEED WEIGH-IN-MOTION

OPERATION & TECHNICAL

HI-TRAC® is a registered Trade Mark of TDC Systems Limited

TDC Systems Limited

Tel : +44 (0)1934 644299

2. Performance and Accuracy Criteria

3. HI-TRAC® 100+ Data Storage Capacity

4. HI-TRAC/HI-COMM Quick Start Set-Up Procedure

5. Configuring the HI-TRAC® 100+ via the Keypad and Display

6. Additional Settings and Configuration

¾ The HI-TRAC 100+ is installed in a permanent roadside cabinet and is designed to be

¾ The system consists of road-installed items of up to 16 piezo electric sensors and 8

1.2 Operating Principles

1.2.1 Weigh-in-Motion (WIM)

With Piezo-Loop-Piezo sensor configuration, the piezoelectric sensors are installed a

1.2.2 Automatic Counter/Classifying (AVC)

1.3 Sensor Layout Options

1.4 The In-Road Thermistor

1.5 Advanced Features

1.5.1 Piezo Sensor Temperature Non-Linearity Compensation

1.5.2 Loop Profiling

1.6 HI-TRAC® 100+ Electronic Unit

1.7 The Piezo Sensor

Output Uniformity: < ±7% for Class I (WIM)

For the Weigh-in-Motion installation temperature compensation of the piezo-electric output

1.8 The Inductive Loop Sensor

2. PERFORMANCE AND ACCURACY CRITERIA

General Performance Data:

Speed Range : 1 to at least 180 KPH

WIM Accuracy (Typical) – PLP Installation:

Gross Weight : ±10% GVW

WIM Accuracy (Typical) – LPL Installation:

Gross Weight : ±15% GVW

AVC Accuracy (Typical):

Classification Accuracy (Based on EURO 6):

Classification Accuracy (Based on DfT Scheme):

3. HI-TRAC® DATA STORAGE CAPACITY

3.1 Vehicle–by-Vehicle Data Storage

3.2 Statistical Data Files

 Average Speed per Vehicle Category per Lane per Day

Up to 20 categories can be defined. These category names correspond to those defined in

3.3 ATMS Data Files

 Start Date of ATMS interval

3.4 Malfunction Management Data Files

4. HI-TRAC/HI-COMM QUICK-START SET-UP PROCEDURE

4.1 HI-TRAC 100+ Front Panel Display

At switch on the HI-TRAC® 100 displays the following messages:

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The displayed data is defined as follows: -

L1 - The lane number in which the vehicle was detected.

35450Kg - Gross vehicle weight

Time 10:20:02 - The time the vehicle was detected.

T461 - The total traffic count for the day.

NOTE: Minimum Requirement for HI-COMM 100: Windows 95/98/NT/XP PC

Follow these steps:

1. Run “Setup.exe” on HI-COMM Installation CD.

2. It may be necessary to re-boot if SETUP updates installation files on the PC –

3. Run HI-COMM 100 from WINDOWS start menu.

13. Press ‘8’ to select the “Comms Port” menu option.

5. CONFIGURING HI-TRAC® 100+ via KEYPAD and DISPLAY

5.1 Main Menu - Introduction

5.2 Setting HI-TRAC® Time (Option 1)

Time Now: 12:30:09

Average Speed per Vehicle Category per Lane per Day

Start Date of ATMS interval