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
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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 or 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.
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.
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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.