Vaisala TCP100 Technical data

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Vaisala Permanent Trac Analyzer TCP100

Benefits

Permanent solution provides

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data 24/7/365

Easy install and maintenance

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means less cost over the
lifetime of the product

Provides useful data for

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planning expansion/growth of
roadways

Provides accurate count data

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to reference other systems (toll
booths, parking attendants,
etc.)

Using multiple wireless sensors

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on a single base unit reduces
overall cost

The Vaisala Permanent Trafc
Analyzer TCP100 is a wireless
permanent trafc analyzer that
collects data without any external
sensors, loops, or tubes. It is a self­contained, in-pavement sensor that
utilizes Vehicle Magnetic Imaging
(VMI) technology to detect vehicle
count, speed and classication. The
TCP100 also can measure pavement
wet/dry, chemical percent factor, and
surface temperature from additional
sensors in the lid. The TCP100
adds even more weather capability
by adding an external pavement
temperature and subsurface
temperature readings.

The analyzer reports wirelessly
to a site controller alongside the
roadway, or it can report to a road
weather station (RWIS). The sensor

features an easily removable lid,
which allows for quick extraction
of sensor components during road
maintenance or sensor maintenance.

The sensor provides accurate
and essential data necessary for
effective trafc analysis, control
and management. When used with
Wireless Data Management ( WDM)
software, historical data can easily
be presented in the form of reports,
charts, and graphs.

The TCP100 adds a unique, cost
effective approach by measuring
both weather and trafc through a
single sensor. This allows the user
to gain either weather or trafc data
they might not have previously had
access too.

Applications

Highways and city streets with

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free-flow conditions

Parking lots, garages, and

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shopping centers with free­flow conditions

Toll booths

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Construction areas

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Airports, stadiums, and casinos

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Military bases and border

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crossings

Features

Provides accurate vehicle

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counts, speed, and
classification

Monitors trac at specific

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locations

Wireless data transfer to base

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unit on side of roadway

Easy to use software for

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viewing data

Compatible with road weather

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stations

Optional road weather data for

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roadway condition monitoring

Technical data

General (Applies to TCP100, TCP101, TCP102)

Canister Dimensions 152.4 mm (diameter) x 82.6 mm (height)

(6 inches x 3.25 inches)

Operating Temperature -40 ºC to +85 ºC

(-40 ºF to +185 ºF)
Electrical Operating Voltage 3 volts
Battery Type Lithium thionyl chloride
Battery Life Up to 3 years (typically 1 to 3 years,

varying with AADT* and polling interval)
Distance from sensor to
Local Base Unit (LBU)

91.4 to 121.9 meters
(300 to 400 feet)

recommended, depending on

frequency used
Vehicle Count Binned; speed, length, daily and AADT*
Vehicle Speed Binned; custom up to 12 bins
Vehicle Length Binned; custom up to 6 bins
Polling Intervals 5 to 120 minutes

CE COMPLIANCE

CE Conformity: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive EN-61326-1:2006
Section 6 - Immunity Requirements,Table 2
Section 7 - Emissions Requirements, Class A limit

*AADT denotes Average Annual Daily Total

Vaisala Model TCP001 (additional capabilities)

Pavement Condition Metal pins detecting conductivity of
surface material

Vaisala Model TCP102 (additional capabilities)

Pavement Condition Metal pins detecting conductivity of
surface material
External Temperature Probes (2) probes at .43.18cm/20 inches
Probe Accuracy +/- 0.5 ºC from -10 ºC to +85ºC

(-22 ºF to +176 ºF)

Radio RF Transceivers
U.S. Domestic (915 MHz)

Frequency 900 MHz (Spread Spectrum)

Frequency Hopping Transmitter
Transfer Rate 10,000 bps (@ 9600 bps throughput Data rate)
Data Frequency 5 to 60 minutes
Transmit Power Output 100mW
Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C ( -40 °F to 185 °F)
Distance from Receiver Maximum 600 Feet (183M).

Recommended 400 Feet (121M)

(line of site required)

International (2.45 GHz)

Frequency 2.45 GHz(Spread Spectrum) Frequency

Hopping Transmitter
Transfer Rate 10,000 bps (@ 9600 bps throughput Data rate)
Data Frequency 5 to 60 minutes
Transmit Power Output 50mW
Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)
Distance from Receiver Maximum 400 Feet (121M).

Recommended 300 Feet (91M)

(line of site required)

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Performance Specifications (All Models)

Detects moving vehicles above 8 mph
Factory default maximum measured speed is 95 MPH.
The unit has volume count accuracy of 97 % or greater.
The percentage of vehicle traffic classified by speed is 90 % or
greater ±5MPH
The percentage of vehicle traffic classified by length is 90 % or
greater ±5FT
Classifies vehicle speed up to 12 bins
Classifies vehicle length up to 6 bins

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