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DELTA - Venlighedsvej 4 - 2970 Hørsholm - Denmark - Tel. +45 72 19 40 00 - roadsensors@delta.dk
GRX Online Retroreflectivity Sensor
User Manual
Online sensor for production line control of the retroreflection properties of traffic sign sheeting materials.
Manual August 2018 ver. 1.2 - English
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Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
DELTA MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. DELTA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE
OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.
Intended use/purpose
GRX Online is an industrial online sensor for quality control of retroreflective sheeting materials on indoor
production line.
Important Safety and Handling Information
Caution: Changes/modifications not approved by the DELTA could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Disposal and Recycling Information
Please ask DELTA concerning disposal of GRX Online in your country.
Visit our web-site: http://roadsensors.madebydelta.com/
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
(SDoC)
Unique identification of this SDoC: 80_GRX Online Sensor_SDoC_001
We,
FORCE Technology
Venlighedsvej 4
DK-2970 Hørsholm
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
Product name: GRX Online Sensor
Trade name: GRX Online Sensor
Type or model: All types pursuant to the referenced trade name
to which this attestation relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and
other relevant requirements of ICES-003:2016
The product is verified according to:
ICES-003:2016 (Class B)
The equipment is accredited safety test with the internationally harmonized safety standard:
IEC 60950-1:2005 (Second Edition) + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013
Supplementary information:
-
Technical file held by the undersigned.
Place and date of issue (of this SDoC): Hørsholm 10-July-2018
Signed by or for the manufacturer:
.................................................................................
(Signature of authorized person)
Name (in print):
Susan Bonde
QA Manager, Product Division, Electronics & Microelectronics
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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Unique identification of this DoC: 80_GRX Online Sensor_EU_DoC_001
We,
FORCE Technology
Venlighedsvej 4
DK-2970 Hørsholm
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
Product name: GRX Online Sensor
Trade name: GRX Online Sensor
Type or model: All types pursuant to the referenced trade name.
Serial / Batch no.: From Serial number: 100 (incl.)
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and
other relevant requirements of the:
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2014/30/EU)
EN 61326-1:2013, Industrial level, Class A
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
Low Voltage (LVD) Directive (2014/35/EU)
EN 61010-1:2010 (IEC 61010-1:2010, AMD:2016)
EN 62471:2008
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) directive 2011/65/EU
Assessment of components datasheets
Supplementary information: -
Technical file held by the undersigned.
First year of CE marking: 2018
Place and date of issue (of this DoC): Hørsholm 10-July-2018
Signed by or for the manufacturer:
................................................................................
(Signature of authorized person)
Name (in print):
Susan Bonde
QA Manager, Product Division, Electronics & Microelectronics
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US Attestation of Conformity (AoC)
Unique identification of this AoC: 80_GRX Online Sensor_AoC_001
We,
FORCE Technology
Venlighedsvej 4
DK-2970 Hørsholm
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
Product name: GRX Online Sensor
Trade name: GRX Online Sensor
Type or model: All types pursuant to the referenced trade name
to which this attestation relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and
other relevant requirements of 47 CFR FCC Part 15.
The product is exempted from other specific FCC rule parts than the general rule parts 15.5
and 15.29 pursuant to specific rule part 15.103(c), as it is intended solely for use as industrial
test equipment. However, the product is verified according to the specific rule parts:
47 CFR Part 15B, subpart 15.107 (Class B)
47 CFR Part 15B, subpart 15.109 (Class B)
The equipment is accredited safety test with the internationally harmonized safety standard:
IEC 60950-1:2005 (Second Edition) + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013
Supplementary information:
-
Technical file held by the undersigned.
Place and date of issue (of this AoC): Hørsholm 10-July-2018
Signed by or for the manufacturer:
.................................................................................
(Signature of authorized person)
Name (in print):
Susan Bonde
QA Manager, Product Division, Electronics & Microelectronics
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
GRX Online usage .............................................................................................................................................. 7
What does GRX Online measure? ..................................................................................................................... 7
International measurement standards ......................................................................................................... 7
Overview of GRX Online .................................................................................................................................... 8
Standard delivery ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the sensor ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Mounting the sensor in the production line ..................................................................................................... 8
Software installation ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Program location: .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to the sensor to the PC ................................................................................................................... 9
General .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Configuring the network adapter ................................................................................................................ 10
Calibration procedure ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Start/stop measuring ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Start/stop logging ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Appendix A: Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 14
Optical characteristics ................................................................................................................................. 14
Standards ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Electrical characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 14
Environmental characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 14
Mechanical characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 14
Mechanical drawing ........................................................................................................................................ 15
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GRX Online usage
GRX Online is an industrial sensor for continuously monitoring of retroreflective properties of sheeting materials at the production line. Retroreflective sheeting materials are used for traffic signs, high visibility
safety clothing, license plates and, conspicuity materials.
What does GRX Online measure?
GRX Online measures the value RA (coefficient of retroreflected luminance at night).
International measurement standards
The GRX Online measures the retroreflection and calculates RA according to international CEN and ASTM
standards. The instrument complies with the following European and US standards:
• EN 12899: Fixed, Vertical Road Traffic Signs, part 1-5
Part 1: Fixed Signs & Part 4: Factory Production Control
• EN 20471: High-Visibility Clothing - Test Methods and Requirements
• ASTM E 1709: Standard Test Method for Measurement of Retroreflective Signs Using a Portable
Retroreflectometer at a 0.2 degree Observation Angle
• ASTM E 2540: Standard Test Method for Measurement of Retroreflective Signs Using a Portable
Retroreflectometer at a 0.5 degree Observation Angle
• ASTM E 1809: Standard Test Method for Measurement of High-Visibility Retroreflective-Clothing at
a 0.2 degree Observation Angle and an Entrance Angle of -4 degree (discontinued).
RA is an important factor in the on-site quality control of road traffic signs.
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Overview of GRX Online
The GRX online sensor measures Ra values for a given entrance angle for seven observation angles.
The GRX online sensor has a build in entrance angle of either -4 degrees (ASTM type) or 5 degrees (CEN
type). The observations angles are 0.2, 0.33, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 degrees. All observations angels are
measured simultaneously. The sensor measures all types and colors of retroreflective materials, when calibrated with one single white retroreflective standard with known RA. A calibrations standard can be supplied as an option by DELTA.
Standard delivery
o 1 pcs GRX Online Sensor.
o 1 pcs Power-over-ethernet injector.
o 1 pcs USB memory stick with PC control software and user guide.
Connecting the sensor
The online sensor is powered through the ethernet cable.
• Connect the sensor unit to the POE-injectors “OUT” socket*
)
.
• Connect the POE-injector “IN” socket to the PC*
)
.
• Connect the POE-injector power cable to an electrical outlet.
*) Ethernet cables must be CAT5 or better.
GRX ONLINE SENSOR
Power-over-ethernet
Injector
PC
Ethernet
Ethernet
90 to 264VAC
input
GRX ONLINE SENSORGRX ONLINE SENSOR
When the sensor is powered correct the green LED on the rear cover plate will be flashing slowly (1 Hz).
Mounting the sensor in the production line
Mount the sensor so the black end cover (with the measurement window) is parallel to the sheeting and
with approximately 100 mm. The illumination angle (-4° or +5 degrees) is determined by the internal optics.
See the section Mechanical drawing
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Software installation
Double-click the “setup” file (eg. on the enclosed USB stick). When the install window shows up click “Install”
After a few seconds the program is installed, and the program starts up:
Program location:
The program is installed in the default Windows program location:
C:\Users\<Your user name>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\DELTA
Furthermore, a short cut is placed on the Windows desktop.
Connecting to the sensor to the PC
General
The sensor communicates over ethernet. The computer running the control software must be configured to
access the sensor.
The sensor is configured with a fixed IP address on the private subnet 10.201.201.0.
Sensor IP address (fixed): 10.201.201.5
The control computer should be configured with a fixed IP address on the same subnet.
The proposed network configuration is this:
Fixed IP address: 10.201.201.2
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Note:
If the ethernet port on the pc is used for other purpose you can purchase an “USB to ethernet adaptor”
to get an ethernet port
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Configuring the network adapter
Open the Control Panel and start “Network and Sharing center”, then select “Change adapter settings” and
then select “Properties”
Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”
Select “Use the following IP address:”
Enter IP address: 10.201.201.2
Enter subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click “OK” and “Close”
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Calibration procedure
The sensor does not compensate for the distance to the sheeting. Therefore, it is necessary to perform the
calibration with the calibration target in the actual measuring distance.
Place the calibration target in the same distance as the sheeting.
Start streaming to help position the calibration target. The illuminated circle should be in the center of the
calibration target.
Stop streaming when the target is positioned correctly.
Click “Calibrate” and enter the calibration values for each observation angle.
Enter the calibration values in the calibration window:
Click “Calibrate” to perform the calibration. Click “OK” to close the confirmation window.
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Start streaming while the calibration target is still in place to verify that the measured data matches the values entered.
Start/stop measuring
Stream: Measurement period must be at least 200 milliseconds. The actual measuring time is approximately 50 milliseconds shorter.
In general, the lower measuring times result in lower precision, i.e. greater variations in the measurement
results.
When the sensor is measuring the green LED on the rear cover plate will be flashing quickly (10 Hz).
The measurement grid scrolls automatically when a measurement is received. The grid can hold a maximum of 50.000 measurements. When the limit is reached, the oldest measurements are removed from the
grid.
Start/stop logging
Select “Start log” to start logging measurements to a file.
The current logfile is shown in the status bar:
If a file with the same name already exists, the measurement data will be appended.
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The log file is in TAB-delimited ASCII format.
Example:
;Number Timestamp Ra02 Ra033 Ra05 Ra07 Ra10 Ra15 Ra20
8 2016-11-01 12:54:05.391 276 203 106 35 17 13 6
9 2016-11-01 12:54:05.890 276 203 106 35 17 13 6
10 2016-11-01 12:54:06.390 276 203 106 35 17 13 6
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Appendix A: Specifications
Optical characteristics
Measurement aperture: ................................................................................................. Ø25 mm / 1 inch
Observation angles: ......................................................................... 0.2°, 0.33°, 0.5°, 0.7°, 1.0°, 1.5°, 2.0°
Entrance angle (ASTM Type): .................................................... -4° (when mounted parallel to the web)
Entrance angle (DIN Type) Optional: ........................................ +5° (when mounted parallel to the web)
Distance from sensor to web: ............................................................................ 0 - 200 mm / 0 - 7.9 inch
Reading range: .............................................................................................................. 0 - 2000 cd∙lx-1∙m-2
Calibration: ..........................................................................................User-supplied calibrated standard
Light source angular aperture: ............................................................................................................ 0.1°
Receptor angular aperture: ................................................................................................................. 0.1°
Light source: ...................................................................................................................... Illuminant »A«
Receptor sensitivity: ........................................................................................................... Eye corrected
Standards
ASTM: ................................................................................................................................ E1709 & E2540
DIN: ............................................................................................................................ 67520 & EN12899-1
FCC: ........................................................................................................... FCC part 15, Subpart B, Class A
Electrical safety: ...................................................................................................................... IEC 61010-1
Electrical characteristics
Measurement time (variable): .................................................................... 0.2 - 2 seconds / 5Hz - 0.5 Hz
Power: ............................................................................................................ POE (Power Over Ethernet)
Power consumption: ....................................................................................................................... < 10W
Data connection: ............................................................................................................. Ethernet 10/100
Environmental characteristics
Operation temperature: ............................................................................... 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature: ................................................................................ -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Humidity: ............................................................................................................. < 85%, Non-condensing
Mechanical characteristics
Length: ....................................................................................................................... 270mm/10.6 inches
Width: ......................................................................................................................... 112 mm/4.4 inches
Height: ........................................................................................................................ 165 mm/6.5 inches
Weight: ................................................................................................................................. 2.5 kg/5.5 lbs
Housing: ..................................................................................................................................... Aluminum
Structural parts: ......................................................................................................................... Aluminum
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Mechanical drawing
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