TCS

Traffic classifier system

TCS is a complete system for the monitoring and the control of vehicular traffic, able to function in stand-alone or as a field unit, for high level systems.

The processing unit s composed by

a microprocessor module, which has 32 digital inputs in order to control up to 8 four-channel detectors, each one linked to a couple of loops for the detection of speed and dimensions of vehicles, on 16 detection sections (8 detection sections in TCS/16 version);
4 relay outputs, completely programmable;
communication door to download data collected and share information with a System for Data Management or a Server for Centralized Control of all traffic junctions.

General characteristics

Data are collected and classified according to the following conditions:

Up to 8 speed classes
Up to 12 classes of vehicles

Traffic counting and classification

With the possibility of programming:

Time of sampling (1’-120’)
Identification of detection sections, vehicles direction
Classification thresholds for speed groups
Classification thresholds for length groups
Storage of Average Speed for each sample

Data on the state of traffic in real time according to the density of traffic, with control of number of vehicles weighted class of membership; speed of vehicles in transit

Volumetric vehicular counting
Classification of single loop with average speed or average length
Classification of double loop
Data storage in classes of speed and classes of length
Storage interval to be set from 1 to 120 minutes
Memory capacity: more than 8000 storages during a period longer than 6 months
Information on traffic flow according to vehicles per minute and average speed
Running of relay outputs according to mathematic calculations on number of vehicles collected
Management of outputs according to the standing time on loops
Information through SMS on the condition of loops and traffic flow
Centralized connection by TMacs System trough IP protocol.

Technical features

Single-board structure for an easy maintenance
32 optocoupled inputs, 16 for TCS/16 version
4 relay outputs NO-NC
2 programmable digital inputs
1 serial port RS232
internal clock, autonomy without power supply of about 120 days
N.4 Memories Flash 4Mbit each for data storage

Traffic configuration

TCS/16, or TCS/32 version, is studied for the detection and classification of vehicular traffic, respectively for 16 or 32 digital inputs.
Through its own software WIN/TCS it is possible to select detection mode and daily classifications number. Each minute TCS board supply data related to traffic flow (free, slowed down, busy) according to parameters that can be set, on each lane detected.
It is possible, in any moment, download data collected related to quantity and typology of traffic.

Usable transducers

Sensors for fire identification
Sensors for identification of strong wind
Sensors for detection of ice on road surface
Sensors for identification of vehicle height
Sensors for traffic relief
Sensors for identification of accidents
Variable message signs
Variable message signs for speed indication
Traffic lights

Transducers for vehicular detection

Transducers for vehicular detection will be inductive looptype, and will have the following main characteristics:

Automatic setting
Adjustable sensitivity
Allowable range of loop inductance from20μH to 1000 μH
Loop diagnostic with Fail secure action on output signal

Local sotware or M2M GSM

Software for setting the parameters and unloading data traffic is User-Friendly and it is developed on the Windows platform.

Setting for the downloading of data

Setting the various sections of detection

Survey queue status

Centralization data on Tmacs platform

TCS is designed as a station traffic monitoring systems for centralized management and coordination of traffic.
Its full integration with TMacs Platform, allows for data updated in real-time at any time through the Internet.
The transmission of data is done entirely on IP communication protocol with a simple GPRS modem, you can connect the station with TCS h24 with communication costs minimal.

Parameterization Station TCS remotely.

Table prepared for a discharge data

Comparative analysis graphics on a weekly basis

Comparative analysis graphics on a daily basis

Particular configuration

TCS during particular execution, if together with RSC controller, can control the incorrect direction of vehicles, and also passage with the red light on 16 different roads. Acquisition of vehicular traffic data and interface with the remote system supervision TMacs.
It’s possible to interface TCS tiwh other devices for managing its system.