Diamond Phoenix II

Ballinger Technology Pty Ltd

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Diamond Phoenix II Vehicle Classifier

Permanent Loop/Piezo Classifier

The Phoenix II is a multi-lane time interval vehicle counter or vehicle classifier designed for permanent installs or large portable applications.

The Phoenix is capable of 1 to 8 lanes count using axle sensors, 16 lanes count with loops, classification for 1-8 lanes of traffic with gap, headway and speed by axle type studies.

It can be fitted with 4 road tube sensors, 2 to 8 remote inputs, 4 to 16 presence inductive loop sensors and 4 to 8 piezo or resistive sensor inputs.

The versatility and robust stability of the phoenix lends itself the place of being the premier permanent site classifier. With a complete list of features, the Phoenix is fully programmable with the ability for incident detection, remote administration and monitoring for urban highway/interstate applications.

Low power consumption is another key feature allowing the Phoenix long life in the field. Remote sites are easily accomplished with the Phoenix as it can be powered permanently with just solar power.

The Phoenix can be programmed via a laptop, PC (direct or via modem / IP), by the counter keyboard/display.

High-end accuracy
Robust and reliable
Versatile and feature rich
Ultra low power consumption
Built in Surge and RF protection
Modem and IP ready
Large memory capacity
Incident detection

Count 1-16 Lanes
Count methods include directional, lane subtraction, and normal.
Classify 1-8 lanes
Using any of three primary different data types the Phoenix II can record data for classification. Class data can be collected in the following data storage types:
Binned – The most common data collected, binned allows for vehicles to be sorted into user defined bins of axles, speed, length headway and gap with a total of 30 bins per type depending on sensor configuration.
Per Vehicle Raw – Each vehicle record is stored with the following attributes:
Lane # - Time – Speed – Axles and Spacings – Overall Length
Time Stamped Sensor - This is the most basic of data types that will store sensor activations to allow for classification and sensor processing to be done post collection with PC software. While providing the most flexible data, sensor timestamp uses the most memory when collecting data.
Optional WIM classifications are available with weigh-in-motion enabled units:
WIM – Per vehicle Weigh In Motion data. Identical to Raw Per vehicle with the addition of axle weights.
Bin+WIM – Combination of WIM data storage and Binned. WIM storage can be limited to vehicles only of a certain class range (such as class 4-13).
Temperature and Battery Data Storage
When in collection mode the Phoenix II can be set to store temperature data and battery voltage data changes along with the count/class data in the counter files for later processing.
Independent Count
The Phoenix II unit includes an advanced feature for dual count and class operation to allow for count and class data to be collected simultaneously. This feature enables the unit to account for sites that may have some lanes that are functioning as classification and others that are not (ex: bad sensors eliminate the ability to classify vehicles in one or more lanes).
Record interval lengths from 1min to 24hr
The classifier can be programmed to use different interval lengths to record data. The following interval lengths are available:
1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, 1hr, 2hr, 4hr, 6hr, 12hr, 24hr(1day)
Onboard keyboard and LCD display
The 4 line 20 character per line LCD display allows real time vehicle data monitoring and programming of the unit via the 16 key alpha-numeric watertight keypad.
Ultra Low power consumption with Smart Power Management
Designed for use in remote areas and urban sites alike, the Phoenix II can operate off very low power draw making it a viable solution for data collection with solar or ac/dc power source. The classifier also has smart power management to account for loss of power without losing data and providing auto reinitializing when power is restored to allow for the maximum up time in power event failures. In the event of power loss from a solar or AC power source, the unit has a 6 volt internal battery that can sustain operation for up to 7 days.
Built In Surge and RF protection
With the advent of advances in telecom and electronic protection circuitry, the Phoenix II provides built in grounding protection to be hardened against lightning, noise, and RF interference from sensors. With a separate grounding strap for protection the Phoenix II is designed for the highest reliability and up time in permanent locations with redundant protection circuitry.
Modem and Serial Telemetry
With an onboard RS232 port and optional 2 and 3 port functionality, the Phoenix II provides real time data output and allows for remote telemetry via external modems with a serial interface.
USB Peripheral connection
An optional USB peripheral port can be installed on the Phoenix II for direct connection to a laptop, PC or other USB host for communication.
Incident Detection
Incident detection provides the classifier real time monitoring of traffic parameters and sensor conditions. With incident detection the classifier can be programmed to report sensor failures, specific traffic conditions or warnings to a central office (via modem) and to local warning sings or VMS systems.
Large Memory Capacity
The Phoenix II includes 1MB onboard battery backed up RAM memory. An optional 32MB – 1GB MMC/SD card expansion slot is available for either internal permanent or front panel removable memory.
Smart Loop Detection
Loop x Space, is a way to extend vehicles past the end of the final loop
activation. This function is particularly useful when poor loop conditions cause a loop to prematurely drop out and result in two vehicles being reported instead of one.
Dynamic Sensor assignment and calibration
Sensor assignment and calibration can be changed in the Phoenix II unit by the user on site or via telemetry to account for failing sensors or incorrect input of signals. This also allows for changing lane sensor configurations to accommodate sites with different lane setups.

Specifications
SENSOR INPUTS	Eight contact closures or open collector to ground pulse inputs Four, Eight, Twelve, or Sixteen loop inputs (50-1800 microhenry) with pres style contact closure or open collector emulation Up to Eight piezo inputs (standard, WIM, or KISTLER Quartz direct) (BNC optional)
OUTPUT	Four Optically Isolated programmable outputs* Four Optically isolated Alarm triggers (optional four additional on WIM board)* Four, Eight, Twelve, or Sixteen Optically isolated loop presence* One, Two, or Three RS232 ports at 115k baud One USB Peripheral B port*
FIRMWARE	Flash upgradable firmware via main serial port with removable socketed EEPROM. Onboard flash upgradable Piezo and Loop firmware via serial port MEMORY 1MB On Board Battery Backed up SRAM 32MB – 4GB SD/MMC flash card expansion*
FILES	Counter can store up to 99 files in SRAM and an additional 65,000 in flash memory. Option of roll over when full is user settable
COMMUNICATIONS	RS232 Serial: Direct PC connect at maximum 115k baud AT Hayes compatible modem connect at maximum 19200 baud 2nd, 3rd ports for per vehicle data output and Piezo/WIM/I-Loop Programming* 900Mhz Wireless Serial RF* USB Peripheral port B (front panel)
RECORD TIME INTERVALS	Selectable interval length of 1,2,5,10,15,30 minutes, 1,2,4,6,12,24hr
COUNT MODE SELECTION	Normal (Count and Binned modes), Subtractive, Directional
CLASSIFICATION MODE SELECTION	Timestamp Sensor Event, Per-Vehicle Raw, Binned, Binned + WIM, WIM
TESTING AND MONITOR	All sensors and traffic can be monitored and tested while collecting data. Sensors can be calibrated and adjusted while collecting
PIEZO ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS	Gain (1-8 for standard piezo, 1-16 for WIM), Threshold (1-255), Timeout (1-255) Standard percentage sensitivity range settable from 0-100%. Auto Gain adjustment (User settable)
LOOP ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS	Frequency (16 separate frequencies per channel), Voltage (3,4,5,6 Volts) Dropout (1-255 Signal dropout threshold), Detect (1-255 Signal), Scan Rate (100-2000ms settable scan rates)
KEYPAD AND DISPLAY	Alpha/Numeric 16 key keypad with 4 line 20 characters per line LCD
POWER INPUT	6-24VDC 6v@1500mA – 24v@400mA
POWER USEAGE	6v at 150mA Maximum power draw. Typical current consumption is much less depending on sensor usage (less than 50mA average).
BATTERY	6v 12AHr rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid gel type battery.
CASE	130cm width x 20cm height x 30cm depth. 0.8mm thick aluminum formed case.
WEIGHT	5.4 - 8.2 Kg
ENVIRONMENTAL	IP42, -40°C to 72°C, 0-95% non-condensing relative humidity

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