The innovative road marking survey mobile retroreflectometer.
The powerful front mounted RetroTek-D retroreflectometer combines the latest Machine Vision software with dual narrowband strobed projector illumination. It combines this with auto exposure, GPS mapping and video tracking to create retroreflectivity assessment surveys for road maintenance engineers and other stakeholders. It is capable of carrying out full lane width surveys in a single pass, day or night.
Innovative Mobile Retroreflectometer
The first commercially available, independently certified 30-meter geometry dynamic mobile retroreflectometer capable of measuring across a full lane width in a single pass (right/left long lines and centre markings) at day or night with the accuracy, reproducibility, and repeatability of hand-held retroreflectometers. Measuring the absence and presence of reflective pavement markings (RPMs) / road studs. This innovative front mounted retroreflectometer is reducing the time taken to carry out surveys by up to 50%, leading to a 50% reduction in the manpower and fuel costs associated with completing road marking surveys.
Simultaneously measures the performance of:
- Retroreflectivity of Road Lines/Striping
- Retroreflectivity of Centre Lane Markings, Symbols, Arrows, Chevrons etc
- Presence & absence of Reflective Pavement Markings (RPMs) / Reflective Studs, RPMs
- Daylight Contrast ratio measurements
Key benefits of the RetroTek-D System:
- Survey cost, time and travel distance reduced by 50%
- Easy, secure and non-permanent fitting to survey vehicle
- Safer for operator and other road users due to front mount location
- Greater ground clearance than side mount systems
- No precision driving required to remain close to road markings
- Surveys can be completed at regular road traffic speeds
Customer Referrals & Comments on RetroTek Mobile Retroreflectometers
"best bit of kit out there"
“When it comes to retro-reflectivity measurement, it’s definitely the best bit of kit out there at the moment 😃”
Richard Wix, Principal Consultant at ARRB
"technical support is second to none"
“We are delighted with the performance of the RetroTek as it measures the striping on both sides of the lane in one pass without the need to switch the sensor from one side of the vehicle to the other. At the end of surveying, all the data can be quickly prepared & sent to district TX Dot officials, without the need for hours of post-processing.
The RetroTek technical support is second to none.”
Jay Green, veteran retroreflectometer operator, Stripe-A-Zone
"a competitive choice"
“The flexibility of RetroTek has allowed ERC to meet and exceed the stringent requirements set by ERA. Its easy setup, ability to measure line retroreflectivity on both sides of a lane and then illustrate these results on the MultiView mapping & video interactive platform, made the RetroTek a competitive choice.”
Mr. Tiit Kaal, Consultant at ERC Consulting Ltd.
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Front Mounted Mobile Retroreflectometer
The RetroTek-D Mobile Retroreflectometer fixes to the front of the survey vehicle using a standard front tow hitch. So no special for complex vehicle modifications are required for installation. Unlike side-mounted units this front-mounted mobile retroreflectometer does not increase the width of the survey vehicle, and has double the ground clearance of side mounted systems, ensuring plenty of clearance for kerbs/speed bumps.
The RetroTek-D unit ensures surveys can be carried out at normal road traffic speeds and with normal driving behaviour, compared to side-mounted units that require precision driving close to the line to accurately measure retroreflectivity.
Mobile Retroreflectometer Measurements
The RetroTek-D records data in real time and automatically stores it on the PC. The data includes route travelled, retroreflective values (RL), GPS co-ordinates, temperature, humidity, distance, speed, time and presence/absence of reflective pavement markings (RPMs) / road studs.
The RetroTek-D surveys road traffic markings at legal traffic speeds, eliminating the need for traffic management or road closures, and can assess up to 6 reflective road assets in one pass.
Mobile Road Survey Reporting
The easy-to-use and powerful Quickview reporting software provides instant reports at the end of each survey. The user friendly interface combines GPS tagged maps, video recordings of all markings and colour coded performance thresholds into a single screen.
Reports are available in several GPS tagged formats – csv, kml, shp, pdf and video files.
Designed to make surveys easy for operators
The RetroTek-D Mobile Retroreflectometer aims to make completing road surveys easier for the operator. All data analysis sensors, including the HD camera, are contained within the front mounted unit. Calibration of the unit is quick and easy, and unlike some competitor systems doesn’t require a level surface for calibration to be carried out. The user friendly in-car display allows the operator to quickly control survey recordings safely while driving. The system is able to be used by a single operator. Measurements are processed in real time, reducing the need for manual post-survey processing. The amount of cabling required is minimal, with only a 12v/24v power lead required, along with an Ethernet cable for the laptop.
Read what operators of the RetroTek-D have to say
"it's amazing"
“It’s amazing what this piece of technology can deliver. I am so fortunate enough to use this technology and am learning so much about it and the benefits of using it.”
Emma Bourke, Senior practitioner at ARRB
"technical support is second to none"
“We are delighted with the performance of the RetroTek as it measures the striping on both sides of the lane in one pass without the need to switch the sensor from one side of the vehicle to the other. At the end of surveying, all the data can be quickly prepared & sent to district TX Dot officials, without the need for hours of post-processing.
The RetroTek technical support is second to none.”
Jay Green, veteran retroreflectometer operator, Stripe-A-Zone
RetroTek-D (Day & Night survey system) – Evaluated to CEN EN1436 and ASTM E 1710
Test Reports
The RetroTek-D Retroreflectometer is calibrated to match the results of handheld retroreflectometers that comply with the following standards.
Measurement Standards
- IS EN 1436 European Standard for Road Markings
- IS EN 1463 European Standard for Road Studs/Markers
- ASTM E1710 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Retroreflective Pavement Marking
- Materials with CEN-Prescribed Geometry Using a Portable Retroreflectometer.
Manufacturing Standards
Safety
UL/IEC/EN/ 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements.
EMC
EN 50371, EN 55022, EN 55024:1998+A1:2001 + A2 2003
Overview of Reporting Software Options Available
QuickView
Reporting software that produces Pdf reports, KML files and a CSV file for a single survey.
QuickView Pro
Reporting and cataloguing software that allows users to process and catalogue multiple surveys. Incorporates all QuickView features with enhanced interactive map-linked video.