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with built-in connectivity according to engineers as well as on-site, ensuring weight enforcement and toll-by-weight.
various standard protocols: network accurate measurements throughout the With its Lineas quartz sensors, the
technology, contact closures, etc.” WIM system’s life cycle. solution can measure vehicle loads
Above ground detection is an Damage to road surfaces increases at different speeds and on a virtually
economical alternative to traditional rapidly with higher axle loads, which infinite number of lanes. The open and
inductive loop systems and they are means road owners and operators need scalable system now operates using two
easier to install. A sensor is installed to monitor usage carefully. Kistler’s to eight sensors per lane. KiTraffic Plus
on existing infrastructure and covers advanced and durable WIM solutions is a flexible and expandable solution,
multiple lanes from a single point of automatically gather traffic and load which can be combined with camera
view. The detection sensors are built data without intervening in traffic flow. systems for vehicle identification,
to withstand harsh environmental They provide a reliable basis for weight among other applications. The data
conditions and have a high MTBF enforcement is processed in a protected roadside
resulting in lower maintenance costs. for overloaded cabinet. The results and analyses are
Cabling of traffic sensors is a part of v e hi c l es , available in real-time via web-based HMI
the cost for installation. Therefore, the calculation of or API interface transfers.”
company has developed a broadband- toll fees, and While digital technologies are
over-powerline communication determination transforming vehicles and how we
technology. Installing a sensor does of maintenance interact with them, they are also
not require additional cabling as any intervals. reshaping city transport infrastructure.
existing cables can be re-used thanks David Sucki, Smart traffic infrastructure is embedded
to BPL technology incorporated in the Divisional in traffic lights, car parks, toll-booths,
sensor. BPL superimposes the TCP/ Marketing Manager, Kistler Instrumente roads and bridges, enabling them to
IP network communication on to the AG explained, “KiTraffic Plus is a new communicate with each other and the
power cable, similar as the home-plug WIM solution for automated road vehicles that use them.
system architecture. monitoring. Its applications include Preeti Swaminathan
Deruytter explained, “The ITS market
is a rather traditional market, although
traffic authorities have expressed an
increasingly greater interest in innovative
technologies over the past decade.
For example, many city authorities
today are looking into multi-functional
technologies, like smart cameras, which
are able to combine traffic detection
with video surveillance.”
Traffic management and
sensoring
The Kistler Group offers two new
advisory services for WIM applications.
Prior to implementation of a new
WIM system, Kistler’s road analysis
determines the ideal position for the
sensors. This is key since the reliability
of measurements and the sensors’
lifespan depend on the road quality.
This process also helps estimate
measurement accuracy. Furthermore,
a calibration service from experienced
engineers is available remotely (online
or via telephone) from experienced

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