Carmanah WW200 User manual

WW200
WW200 USER MANUAL
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Wrong-Way Vehicle Detection and Warning System
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
1.0 Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Warranty Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Standards ...................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Safety and Usage Precautions ...................................................................................................................3
1.4 System Overview and Components ...........................................................................................................4
2.0 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Radar Module .............................................................................................................................................6
2.2 LED Fixture.................................................................................................................................................6
3.0 Operation.............................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Radar Module Operation ............................................................................................................................7
3.2 Wireless Operation (Optional) ....................................................................................................................7
4.0 Installation...........................................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Determine Installation Location on Pole .....................................................................................................8
4.2 Install WW200 System on Pole ..................................................................................................................8
4.3 Drill Holes for Radar Cable and Mount Through Bolts ...............................................................................9
4.4 Fish Radar Cable, Install Radar & Mount to Pole.......................................................................................9
4.5 Aim Radar Module ................................................................................................................................... 10
4.6 Connect and Configure Radar Module .................................................................................................... 11
4.7 Test System............................................................................................................................................. 12
5.0 Maintenance and Product Care...................................................................................................................... 13
6.0 Radar Module Connection & Settings ........................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Connecting to the Radar Module............................................................................................................. 14
6.2 Syncing Radar Clock to Computer .......................................................................................................... 15
6.3 Adjusting Speed Units, Detection Limits and Sensitivity ......................................................................... 16
6.4 Adjusting Trigger Output Configuration ................................................................................................... 17
6.5 Advanced Statistics (Optional) ................................................................................................................ 18
7.0 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 21

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1.0 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1.0 Warnings and Precautions
The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual:
WARNING indicates that serious bodily harm or death may result from failure to adhere to the
precautions.
CAUTION indicates that damage to equipment may result if the instructions are not followed.
NOTE suggests optimal conditions and provides additional information.
1.1 Warranty Disclaimer
This manual will familiarize you with the features, operation standards and installation of Carmanah's WW200
Wrong-Way Vehicle Detection and Warning System. Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance,
installation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the warranty.
1.2 Standards
Perform all installation, wiring, grounding and maintenance in conformance with local building and electrical
codes. Adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is mandatory to comply with any certification markings.
Non-adherence to code may void the warranty.
1.3 Safety and Usage Precautions
Ensure the equipment is not powered during installation and wiring of the system. Recheck all
completed wiring for proper polarity prior to energizing the system.
Perform all installation, wiring, grounding, and maintenance in conformance with local building
and electrical codes. Adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is mandatory to comply
with any certification markings. Non-adherence to code may void the warranty.
Changes or modifications to Carmanah equipment not expressly approved by Carmanah could
void both the user's authority to operate the equipment and the warranty.

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1.0 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1.4 System Overview and Components
The WW200 system actively monitors the roadway for wrong-way traffic. The system is comprised of the following
components:
•One self-contained solar engine comprising of the solar panel, batteries and control circuitry
•One or more R5-1a LED Enhanced Sign (red LED)
•Externally mounted radar module
•Optional wireless add-on kit to trigger additional beacon systems, such as the WW100
Radar
Solar engine
R5-1 LED Enhanced
Sign
Pan/tilt mount

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 Introduction
The WW200 uses an external radar module to detect wrong-way events. Once a vehicle has been detected, it will
activate the system’s LEDs to warn the driver of their error and encourage self-correction. Radar positioning,
sensitivity, range and detection speed can be adjusted so only wrong-way events trigger the system. A WW200
can be paired with multiple WW200 or WW100 flashing warning signs if equipped with the wireless add-on.
When ordered with the Advanced Statistics option, the radar module collects and saves vehicle traffic data that
can be downloaded and analyzed. For instructions on the use of this option, see the associated user manual
included with the system or see Section 6.5.
The WW200 radar components are shown and described below:
Programming interface:connects to supplied Programming Kit to allow
adjustment of radar module settings if required. Also used with
Advanced Statistics option to download traffic data.
Radar module connection: provides power to radar module and
passes activation and communications signals between radar module
and WW200 system.
Radar mount: side of pole mount for radar module. Can be through-
bolted or banded to pole.
Radar module: detects oncoming vehicles and activates WW200. With
wireless add-on, all other WW200/WW100 systems will be triggered as
well.
Programming Kit: allows adjustment of radar module settings. With the Advanced Statistics option, allows for
download of traffic data. Includes a communications adapter and PC USB interface cable. One kit can service any
number of WW200 systems; one typically provided per order.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Radar Module
The WW200 system uses the Houston Radar DR600 radar. The radar detects wrong way vehicles and activates
the system.
The radar operates in the 24 - 24.25 GHz band and is configured using PC-based software.
2.2 LED Fixture
Each WW200 will be equipped with one or more LED Enhanced Signs.

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3.0 OPERATION
3.0 Operation
When the WW200 is triggered, it will flash for a pre-set field-adjustable duration (see Output Hold Time setting,
Section 6.4). When installed with additional WW200 or WW100 systems with the wireless add-on, the WW200
can activate all systems’ LED Enhanced Signs.
3.1 Radar Module Operation
When the radar module detects the motion of a wrong-way vehicle, it shorts the button input terminals of the
Carmanah Energy Management System (EMS) to which it is connected. Once the radar module stops detecting
the vehicle’s motion, either because the vehicle has stopped or has moved out of the detection zone, it continues
to hold the button input shorted for the duration programmed in the module’s Output Hold Time setting (Section
6.4). The default setting is 10 seconds.
3.2 Wireless Operation (Optional)
When equipped with the wireless add-on and upon detection of a wrong-way vehicle, the EMS broadcasts a
signal to flash any remote wireless equipped WW200 or WW100 systems. Once the radar-equipped wireless
system stops flashing, its EMS broadcasts another signal to immediately extinguish the flashing of the remote
systems.
The wireless Carmanah EMS can operate on 14 different Radio Channels. Wireless WW200 systems will only
communicate with other WW200/WW100 systems if they’re on the same Radio Channel. The Radio Channel is
by default set to Channel 5 and can be changed using the on-board user interface (see the E/F Series user
manual for details). Radio Channels can be used to create groups of WW200/WW100 that flash together but don’t
activate nearby systems set to a different Radio Channel.
The default EMS Radio Channel setting is Channel 5.
The EMS in any WW200 or WW100 system in a grouped installation is configured to turn on the
system’s LED load whenever its button input is shorted (EMS Input Type set to “no”, normally
open).

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4.0 INSTALLATION
4.0 Installation
For solar engine and LED load installation, please use the E/F Series user manual at
support.carmanah.com. This will also be included with your WW200 system.
The following is a summary of the installation sequence of the WW200:
1. Determine installation location on pole for the external radar and LED load
2. Install WW200 solar engine and LED load on pole per included E/F Series user manual
3. Drill holes for radar cable and bolts, if required
4. Fish radar cable, install radar & mount to pole
5. Aim radar module
6. Connect and configure radar module
7. Test system
4.1 Determine Installation Location on Pole
The radar module should be mounted on the pole so that its front face directly faces and has an unobstructed
view of oncoming wrong-way traffic. The radar module cable is 9.8 ft (3.0 m) long. To allow sufficient cable slack,
the vertical distance between the radar mount and the WW200 system should be at most 7 ft (2.1 m).
For optimal radar performance:
•For maximum range, mount radar at least 6 ft (1.9 m) above the ground
•Minimize the angle between target wrong-way traffic and the radar module
4.2 Install WW200 System on Pole
Use the E/F Series user manual supplied with your system to install the WW200 system onto the pole.
If the radar module can’t be located near the side of the road, it may need to be pointed further up
the road to detect vehicles effectively.

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4.3 Drill Holes for Radar Cable and Mount Through Bolts
If routing the radar cable inside the pole, drill a 5/8" hole (16 mm) in the center of where the radar mount will
attach to the pole. If through-bolting the radar mount, drill two 7/16" (11 mm) holes above and below as shown,
through both sides of the pole.
4.4 Fish Radar Cable, Install Radar & Mount to Pole
Install the radar module into the mount saddle with the cable facing down and fasten with the supplied spacers,
washers and screws as shown. Fish the radar cable through the mount, into the pole and up or down to the
WW200 system. Bolt or band the radar mount to the pole.
Install the radar module with its cable facing down to optimize both detection range and
resistance to water ingress.
Pole mount through bolts shown not supplied.

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4.5 Aim Radar Module
Adjust the radar tilt and pan so its front face points directly at oncoming wrong-way traffic. Tighten the hardware
firmly to lock it in place.
Tilting the radar downwards will progressively decrease detection range. This can be useful to
fine tune when wrong-way vehicles enter the detection zone.