SWARCO CAIMAN-PRO Series User manual

SWARCO
CAIMAN-PRO
User Manual
CAIMAN-PRO
WIDE BEAM STOP+MOTIO
RADAR DETECTOR
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CONTENT
1Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Abbreviations...........................................................................................................................5
1.2 Reference Documents.............................................................................................................5
2About the CAIMAN-PRO Radar Sensor....................................................................................... 6
2.1 Fields of Application ................................................................................................................6
2.2 Outstanding Features..............................................................................................................6
2.3 Principle of Operation..............................................................................................................7
2.3.1 Network operation............................................................................................................7
2.3.2 Flexibility of Radar Waveform..........................................................................................7
2.4 Tracked Object Interface.........................................................................................................7
2.5 Statistics Module V2 (SM2).....................................................................................................8
2.6 Event Trigger Module V2 (ETM2)............................................................................................9
2.7 Fail-Safe Capabilities.............................................................................................................10
2.8 Communication Interfaces.....................................................................................................10
2.8.1 Standard CAIMAN-PRO................................................................................................10
2.8.2 Relay Output Option......................................................................................................11
2.8.3 Wireless.........................................................................................................................11
2.9 Antenna overview..................................................................................................................12
2.10 Sensor Description and Hardware ID....................................................................................12
2.11 Coordinate System................................................................................................................13
2.12 Grounding Requirements ......................................................................................................14
2.13 Field Cable Specification.......................................................................................................14
2.13.1 Tested Field cables .......................................................................................................14
2.14 Accessories ...........................................................................................................................15
2.14.1 Brackets.........................................................................................................................15
2.14.2 Junction Box..................................................................................................................16
2.14.3 RS485 to USB Converter ..............................................................................................16
2.14.4 Other Accessories .........................................................................................................16
3Selecting the right CAIMAN-PRO Model and Sensor Location ..............................................17
3.1 Selecting the right antenna....................................................................................................17
3.1.1 Comparison low power vs. high power..........................................................................18
3.2 Select Area of Interest...........................................................................................................19
3.3 Verify the Radar Beam covers your Area of Interest.............................................................20
3.4 Vertical Installation Angle......................................................................................................21
3.5 Finding the optimal mounting position...................................................................................22
3.6 Standard Settings..................................................................................................................23
3.6.1 Type 80 Standard Setting..............................................................................................23
3.6.2 Type 32 Standard Setting..............................................................................................24
3.7 TMConfigurator Beam Simulation .........................................................................................25

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4Getting Started.............................................................................................................................26
4.1 Quick Reference Guides .......................................................................................................26
4.2 TMConfigurator set-up software............................................................................................26
4.3 HOW TOs..............................................................................................................................26
5Data Communication...................................................................................................................27
5.1 Parameters............................................................................................................................27
5.1.1 TMConfigurator to send a Command............................................................................27
5.1.2 Basic Commands...........................................................................................................28
5.1.3 Special Commands .......................................................................................................29
5.2 Fail-Safe Capabilities.............................................................................................................29
6How to… .......................................................................................................................................30
6.1 How to use the Simulation-Modes.........................................................................................30
6.1.1 Simulation Mode 1: Targets and Objects ......................................................................30
6.1.2 Simulation Mode 4: Trigger Output Simulation..............................................................32
6.2 How to change the frequency band.......................................................................................33
6.3 How to read and change sensor parameters (experts only) .................................................35
6.3.1 Request Status..............................................................................................................36
6.4 How to export data to CSV format.........................................................................................36
6.5 How to use the polygon feature (experts only)......................................................................38
6.5.1 Configure Polygons .......................................................................................................38
6.5.2 Polygon settings ............................................................................................................40
6.5.3 Expert Options for “Limited” polygon .............................................................................41
7The TMConfigurator software ....................................................................................................42
7.1 TMConfigurator software installation and registration...........................................................42
7.2 Usage of the TMConfigurator software .................................................................................42
7.2.1 TMC window (former Easy Mode).................................................................................42
7.2.2 Create a new project .....................................................................................................43
7.3 Setup Process .......................................................................................................................44
7.3.1 Step 1: Find Intersection or Highway location...............................................................44
7.3.2 Step 2: Load Satellite Map ............................................................................................45
7.3.3 Step 3: Add a Sensor ....................................................................................................45
7.3.4 Step 4: Configure lanes, detection Zones and Stop bars..............................................46
7.3.5 Step 5: Assign Relays (Event Triggers) ........................................................................47
7.3.6 Step 6: Traffic Statistics.................................................................................................48
7.3.7 Step 7: Coverage Check ...............................................................................................49
7.3.8 Step 8a: Check communications...................................................................................50
7.3.9 Step 8b: Elevation and Roll ...........................................................................................51
7.3.10 Step 9: Guided alignment..............................................................................................52
7.4 Firmware Update...................................................................................................................53
8Frequency Approval....................................................................................................................54
8.1 Declaration of Conformity for Europe....................................................................................54
9Important Legal Disclaimer Notice ............................................................................................55

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10 Appendix I: CAIMAN-PRO 32 Detector Data Sheet..............................................................56
10.1 User Safety Warning Information ..........................................................................................56
10.2 Sensor Data Sheet ................................................................................................................58
10.2.1 Sensor Photograph........................................................................................................58
10.3 Function Description..............................................................................................................59
10.4 Application Characteristics....................................................................................................61
10.4.1 Intersection Management..............................................................................................61
10.4.2 Arterial Management .....................................................................................................63
10.5 General Performance Data....................................................................................................65
10.5.1 Start-up time..................................................................................................................66
10.5.2 Self-Diagnose................................................................................................................66
10.5.3 Sensor Network.............................................................................................................66
10.5.4 Ethernet connection.......................................................................................................66
10.5.5 Compliance and Certifications.......................................................................................67
10.6 Sensor Dimensions ...............................................................................................................68
10.7 Connector..............................................................................................................................70
11 Appendix II: CAIMAN-PRO 80 Detector Data Sheet............................................................. 71
11.1 User Safety Warning Information ..........................................................................................71
11.2 Sensor Data Sheet ................................................................................................................73
11.2.1 Sensor Photograph........................................................................................................73
11.3 Function Description..............................................................................................................74
11.4 Application Characteristics....................................................................................................76
11.4.1 Intersection Management..............................................................................................76
11.4.2 Arterial Management .....................................................................................................78
11.5 General Performance Data....................................................................................................80
11.5.1 Start-up time..................................................................................................................81
11.5.2 Self-Diagnose................................................................................................................81
11.5.3 Sensor Network.............................................................................................................81
11.5.4 Ethernet connection.......................................................................................................81
11.5.5 Compliance and Certifications.......................................................................................82
11.6 Sensor Dimensions ...............................................................................................................83
11.7 Connector..............................................................................................................................85

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1 Introduction
1.1 Abbreviations
CAN Controller Area Network
CSV Comma Separate Value
EIRP Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power
ETM Event Trigger Module
GUI Graphical User Interface
PC Personal computer
SM Statistics Module
TBC To be confirmed
TBD To be defined
TMC Traffic Management Configurator
1.2 Reference Documents
Quick Guides
CAIMAN-PRO Installer Quick Reference Guide
CAIMAN-PRO SRO Quick Reference Guide
CAIMAN-Grounding-Recommendations
Descriptions and Manuals
CAIMAN-PRO-Bracket Description
CAIMAN-PRO-JunctionBox Description
CAIMAN-PRO-JunctionBox-Installation Manual
Data Sheets
CAIMAN / CAIMAN-PRO B
CAIMAN / CAIMAN-PRO M
CAIMAN / CAIMAN-PRO I
CAIMAN / CAIMAN-PRO T

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2 About the CAIMAN-PRO Radar Sensor
2.1 Fields of Application
The CAIMAN-PRO sensor family can be used for many applications. Among those are:
Intersection Management
oStop Bar Detection
oCombined Stop Bar and Advance Detection
oAdvance Detection
oQueue Length Measurement
Arterial Management
oTraffic Counting and Classification
oWrong Way Vehicles detection
oIncident Detection
Note:
Please note that the Radar system –like any other sensor system –although being
well optimized and providing excellent performance, will not achieve a 100%
detection probability and will not achieve a false alarm rate equal to zero.
2.2 Outstanding Features
Truly Universal –serves a variety of applications
The most Advanced Tracking Radar
Lane Specific Detection
Individual Object Tracking
Flexible Installation
Statistics and Event Trigger Modules
Easy-to-use TMConfigurator Setup Software
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2.3 Principle of Operation
Each individual CAIMAN-PRO sensor directly measures the following parameters of all moving
objects simultaneously in the field of view: (relative to the sensor)
Range
Radial Relative Speed
Azimut Angle
Those data are stabilized by tracking algorithms. Stopped objects are kept in the tracking
memory. The true vector of the relative speed is calculated. A data transformation into
Cartesian co-ordinates is performed. Those tracked and transformed data are transmitted over
the chosen communication interface.
The radar system will thus detect objects in the field of view of the sensor and cyclically report
the data ([x,y] position and relative speed vector) of those on an external interface. The
interface to the superior system (detector card, PC or the like) is a list of tracked objects
transmitted via RS485 or Ethernet
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(or other) interface.
Each sensor comprises a RS485 interface for communication (standard interface) and an
Ethernet or CAN interface (deactivated by default).
2.3.1 Network operation
A sensor can be operated standalone or in a network of sensors.
2.3.2 Flexibility of Radar Waveform
The CAIMAN-PRO supports a variety of stand-alone or combined radar waveforms. The
operation mode can be determined by the radar firmware.
2.4 Tracked Object Interface
In a stationary application, usually the sensor output is a list of detected targets (reflectors) in
the sensor data output with the parameters
Range
Horizontal Angle (to determine the Position)
Vertical Angle (to determine the Height)
Radial Speed
Reflectivity level
Type of Target (Reliability Figure)
In addition to that, status and diagnose data from the sensor are reported.
The result of the tracking is an object list with the following parameters:
x position
y position
velocity magnitude and heading
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size estimate or class estimate of the reflector
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Ethernet will be made available in a future software update.
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In any case, a visualization both of the targets and the objects is possible using the
TMConfigurator software in any PC equipped with a CAN, RS485 or Ethernet interface
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.
For further information about the CAIMAN-PRO Sensor performance and communication
options refer to the further documentation.
2.5 Statistics Module V2 (SM2)
The Statistics Module is an Application based on the Tracked Object Interface. While the
Tracked Objects provide a high update rate of per vehicle data, the Statistics Module interprets
and accumulates those data to reduce the data amount transferred to the user and at user
selectable time intervals. The user can select to obtain the Statistics Data only.
The basic features provided are:
Lane specific report
Reports per measurement zone (32 measurement zones max.)
Report of Statistical Data
oVolume
oOccupancy
oAverage Speed
The extended features
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provided are:
Reports per Vehicle class
Report of Statistical Data
o85 percentile speed
oHeadway
oGap
Capability to either polling or reporting activity
Figure 1 shows an example of the Statistics Module V2 output.
Figure 1:Statistics Module output example in TMConfigurator
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Depending on interfaces offered by the CAIMAN PRO purchased. Check TMConfigurator system requirements.
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2.6 Event Trigger Module V2 (ETM2)
The Event Trigger Module V2 is an Application based on the Tracked Object Interface. With a
focus on events, the user can define and select from a variety of trigger conditions on zones.
Those triggers can be linked to Virtual Relays. Up to 64 Virtual Relays are supported per
sensor. The user can select to obtain output from the Virtual Relay States conditions only. The
output rate can be selected by the user.
Figure 2: Event Trigger Module example in TMConfigurator
The following features are provided:
Lane specific report
Reports per zone (32 zones max.)
Up to 64 Virtual Relays are triggered
Types of Trigger
oPresence
oSpeed
oEstimated Time of Arrival
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oVehicle Class
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oWrong Direction
oQueue Length
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oCustom Trigger
Individual Delay and Extension of Trigger Signals
Figure 2 shows an example of the Event Trigger Module set-up and output.
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In the United States, a one-time ETA is provided.
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Provided as a future software update
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Provided as a future software update

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2.7 Fail-Safe Capabilities
This capability is planned for a future software update.
The sensor offers diagnostics for different classes of failures. They are named “Error
Diagnostic” conditions. It is clearly pointed out that not all possible failures can be detected by
the onboard diagnostics, and that the diagnostic features do not have 100%detectionrate and
/ or 0% false alarm rate.
The Error Detection triggers all assigned outputs both in communication protocol (and on
hardware, where SRO equipped). The Error Detection triggers by default
at critical sensor internal errors (detected by on-board diagnose) and
on detection of heavy rain.
It is possible to disable or adjust the Error Detection operation. Please refer to section 5.2.
2.8 Communication Interfaces
2.8.1 Standard CAIMAN-PRO
The Standard CAIMAN-PRO supports the following interfaces:
RS485 full-duplex, 115kbps (default, selectable)
CAN 2.0b (high-speed), 250kbps (default, selectable)
10/100 Mbps Ethernet (default, selectable)
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Those interfaces can be accessed through the rear sensor connector. Please refer to the
CAIMAN-PRO sensor datasheets in the appendix for the pin-outs.
Figure 3: CAIMAN-PRO Traffic sensor –rear side
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Interface is present on the hardware. Future software update will activate this functionality.