RoadVista 932 User manual

User’s Manual

932

Retroreflectometer

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9925 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92131

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www.roadvista.com

932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E)

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RoadVista, 9925 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92131.

DISCLAIMER

RoadVista, makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof

and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any

particular purpose. Further, RoadVista, reserves the right to revise this publication and to

make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of RoadVista, to

notify any person of such revision or changes.

INSTRUMENT CERTIFICATION

If anyone has comments or suggestions regarding this manual, its format, content, or

otherwise, please direct them to:

Technical Publications Coordinator

RoadVista

9925 Carroll Canyon Road

San Diego, CA 92113

(858) 279-8034

www.roadvista.com

Your input is appreciated

932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E)

INSTRUMENT CERTIFICATION

RoadVista, certifies that this instrument was thoroughly tested, inspected and found to

meet its published specifications when it was shipped from the factory. RoadVista,

further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the U.S. National

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) formerly National Bureau of Standards to

the extent permitted by the Bureau's calibration facility.

WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

All products manufactured by RoadVista are warranted to be free from defects in

material or workmanship subject to the following terms and conditions. All other

products sold by RoadVista are warranted only to the extent of that offered by the

manufacturer.

(a) PERIOD OF WARRANTY:

This warranty shall terminate one year after the date of shipment.

(b) REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT:

Seller's obligations under this clause shall be limited to repair or correction of any defect

of material or workmanship in any such product or to replacement of any defective

product or part or unit thereof, notice of which shall have been given to Seller within the

warranty period specified in subdivision (a) above.

A FUNCTION OF USAGE TIME:

Since the life of such components is a function of the customer's usage of them, all lamps

and batteries are warranted only to the extent that the original manufacturer's warranty

applies. Claims are limited to those presented within 30 days after occurrence of any

failure.

(d) CANCELLATION OF WARRANTY:

This warranty shall not apply if modifications not authorized in writing by Seller are

made.

The warranties set forth in this clause are in lieu of any other warranties, expressed or

implied, which the purchaser or others might have under or arising from this agreement,

by statute, at law, in equity, or otherwise, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS. Goods sold subject to above warranty only, and

Seller expressly denies any other warranties or representations, statutory, legal or

equitable, expressed or implied.

932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E)

RoadVista, provides repair services for all RoadVista products. A complete, modern

Service Department, Stock Room and Calibration Facility are employed at the factory.

In the event the instrument does not function properly or is damaged, RoadVista should

be contacted with regard to the specific symptoms of the problem.

NOTE

For all service requirements, please ask for the

Customer Service Department. RoadVista must be

contacted prior to any return shipment of

equipment. Failure to do so will result in delayed

return to the customers.

(e) SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

The 932 should be returned to RoadVista on a yearly basis to verify all aspects of the

measurement system are within specification and perform standard routine maintenance.

Standard maintenance includes the following;

•Replace lamp

•Verify optical alignment

•Update firmware with newest version

•Full system check

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 1 
1 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................... 1 
2 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................... 2 
3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS................................................................... 3 
SECTION 2 INITIAL SETUP......................................................................................... 4 
1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION......................................................................... 4 
2 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 4 
3 USB & SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................. 5 
3.1 Windows GUI System Requirements................................................................ 5 
3.2 USB Installation................................................................................................. 5 
3.3 Windows Software Installation.......................................................................... 7 
SECTION 3 SYSTEM OPERATION............................................................................. 9 
1 SYSTEM POWER UP.............................................................................................. 9 
2 ROAD VISTA 932 GUI FLOW CHART ................................................................ 9 
3 COMMON SCREEN FEATURES ........................................................................ 10 
4 SETUP SCREEN.................................................................................................... 11 
5 GPS AND UTC SCREENS.................................................................................... 12 
6 CALIBRATING THE 932...................................................................................... 13 
7 MEASUREMENTS................................................................................................ 16 
7.1 Measurement Steps.......................................................................................... 16 
7.2 Entering Comments ......................................................................................... 17 
8 VIEW DATA.......................................................................................................... 19 
9 WINDOWS INTERFACE...................................................................................... 19 
9.1 Connecting the Model 932 USB Interface to a Computer............................... 19 
9.2 Connecting the Model 932 Bluetooth Interface to a Computer....................... 20 
9.3 Establishing Computer Communication.......................................................... 20 
9.4 Download and Save Readings as Data Files.................................................... 22 
9.5 Using the Model 932 With a Bluetooth Device............................................... 23 
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ..... 24 
1 SECTION OVERVIEW......................................................................................... 24 
2 FACTORY REPAIR............................................................................................... 24 
3 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 24 
4 STORAGE.............................................................................................................. 24 
5 CLEANING............................................................................................................ 25 
APPENDIX A –DATA FORMAT................................................................................ 26 
 

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FIGURES 
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Figure 2.1 Model 932 Mechanical Features ....................................................................... 4 
Figure 2.2 USB Installation Source.................................................................................... 5 
Figure 2.3 USB Driver Location......................................................................................... 6 
Figure 2.4 USB Driver Installation Completed .................................................................. 6 
Figure 2.5 Software Installation.......................................................................................... 7 
Figure 2.6 Launching Application...................................................................................... 7 
Figure 2.7 Security Warning............................................................................................... 8 
Figure 2.8 Software Installation Completed....................................................................... 8 
Figure 3.1 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Flow Chart...................................................... 9 
Figure 3.2. Common Screen Features.............................................................................. 10 
Figure 3.3. Setup Screen.................................................................................................. 11 
Figure 3.4. Set Time Screen............................................................................................. 11 
Figure 3.5. Main Menu Screen ........................................................................................ 14 
Figure 3.6. Calibrate Screen............................................................................................. 14 
Figure 3.7. Calibrate Dark Screen.................................................................................... 15 
Figure 3.8. Calibrate Plaque Screen................................................................................. 15 
Figure 3.9. Left: Single Measurement Screen; Right: Averaging Measurement Screen. 16 
Figure 3.10. Comments Screen........................................................................................ 17 
Figure 3.11. View Data Screen........................................................................................ 19 
Figure 3.12. Download Manager Screen ......................................................................... 20 
Figure 3.13. Setting Com Port ......................................................................................... 20 
Figure 3.14. Auto Locate Com Port................................................................................. 21 
Figure 3.15. Com Port Enabled........................................................................................ 21 
Figure 3.16. Enabling Download Manager...................................................................... 22 
Figure 3.17. Download Manager Screen ......................................................................... 22 
Figure 3.18. Save File Navigation Screen ....................................................................... 23 
 
Figure 2.3-1 Security Warning ........................................................................................... 8 
Figure 3.5-1 GPS Detail Screen........................................................................................ 13 
 

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SAFETY FIRST

Protect yourself. Follow these precautions:

•This Manual contains information about the proper procedures for preparing this

product for its use and care.

•Follow the instructions of other manufacturer’s equipment when used in

conjunction with this product.

•Explosion Hazard. Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids, vapors, gases

or dusts.

•FIRE HAZARD: DO NOT DRAPE OR COVER ANY LIGHT SOURCE WHILE

IT IS OPERATING.

•Pay attention to WARNING statements. They point out situations that can cause

injury or death.

•Pay attention to CAUTION statements. They point out situations that can cause

equipment damage.

•The user of this product should be thoroughly familiar in the set-up, use, and care

of this product.

•The user should carefully study this manual before using the equipment.

Instructions should be followed, with special attention given to warnings, controls

and user specifications. This manual should be available to the appropriate personnel.

•Before every procedure, carefully inspect the equipment to ensure it has been

properly maintained and cleaned, and that it is fully functional. DO NOT use if

inspection reveals anything unusual, including case damage or loose connectors.

•SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST ALWAYS BE EXERCISED WHEN USING

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT OPERATOR SHOCK, FIRE

HAZARD OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

•Don’t touch any exposed wiring.

•All electrical equipment must be used with approved power cords and power

plugs inserted properly into grounded AC power outlets.

•Don’t plug in the power cord until directed to by the installation instructions.

•Don’t bypass the power cord’s ground lead with two-wire extension cords or plug

adaptors.

•Don’t disconnect the green and yellow safety-earth-ground wire that connects the

ground lug of the power receptacle to the chassis ground terminal (marked with or

•To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not expose electrical equipment to

moisture. When cleaning, do not immerse any electrical device in liquid.

932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E)

•Do not use or store liquids on or above the equipment.

•Electric shock hazard. If unit is not functioning properly, DO NOT OPEN.

Please refer to the Maintenance and Troubleshooting section of this manual.

•Use only properly functioning cables that are made for system instrument

connectors.

•Light sources produce high intensity light. Thermal burns can result from

improper use of the light source.

•Use care not to point any operating light source directly at the eye.

•When light source is not in use, turn off the power.

•Keep any cooling vents and fans free of obstructions.

932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E)

932 Portable Retroreflectometer

932 Retroreflectometer User’s Manual (67208 Rev. E)

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The RoadVista 932 Retroreflectometer measures retroreflection (RA) and color of road signs and

other materials, both in the field and in the laboratory. The 932 features a continuously

adjustable entrance angle from -45° to + 45°, and a motor driven, automatically adjustable

observation angle from 0.2° to +2.0° on the primary detector. The observation angle on the color

detector is fixed at 0.33°.

The primary light sensor meets ASTM E1709 requirements with the CIE standard human eye

response in conjunction with the CIE illuminant “A” lamp. The photometric filter accurately

measures different colors without the need to calculate correction factors. The color detector

features a 3-channel RGB sensor used to generate CIE1931 color coordinates.

The user interface features a super high resolution color touch screen. A separate graphics co-

processor provides quick, intuitive response as well as clearly rendered text and images for easy

viewing of pertinent data.

Revision 2.0 and above firmware includes a GPS to geo-locate measurements.

The 932 records the following items with each measurement:

•RAvalue.

•Entrance Angle.

•Observation Angle.

•CIE1931 x and y coordinates.

•Current date and time.

•A user-entered comment of up to 18 characters.

•Temperature and Humidity.

•GPS Location

•GPS Accuracy

The internal memory has the capacity to store readings and accompanying data for more than

30,000 measurements in non-volatile flash memory.

Both USB and Bluetooth interfaces independently allow remote control of the instrument. These

interfaces provide full connectivity, allowing for automation in laboratory or production

environments. The Bluetooth transceiver can also be used to wirelessly expand the instrument’s

capabilities, and is limited to only what devices are available on the market.

Data may be uploaded to a Windows-based computer using the Graphical User Interface (GUI)

that comes with the 932. Uploading is accomplished through the USB or Bluetooth interface,

and stored in ASCII delimited format.

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