MetroCount 5805 Loop Counter
The MetroCount 5805 is MetroCount's new binned vehicle counter, with four inductive loop inputs. MTE v3.2 includes a comprehensive range of setup, diagnostic and analysis tools for the MC5805.
The MC5805 Roadside Unit uses the same intuitive setup interface as other MetroCount RSUs, now with up to four direction and lane assignments.
MCSetup's unique LoopScope provides crucial feedback about the properties and condition of a loop. The LoopScope also has a real-time rolling view of loop deviation caused by passing vehicles.
Binned MC5805 data can be analysed using MCReport's Event Count reports, which have been extended to include multi-lane support, and automatic divisors based on data type.
For more information about the MC5805, please see http://tech-metrocount.com/mc5805
MetroCount 5720 Piezo Classifier for Cycles
The MetroCount 5720 is MetroCount's latest piezo-based vehicle classifier, optimised for use on dedicated cycle paths. The MC5720 provides direction and speed of cycles from a pair of Measurement Specialties BL sensors, flush-mounted into the pavement.
MCReport automatically applies a modified algorithm to MC5720 data, enhancing partitioning and cluster separation.
For more information about the MC5720, please see http://tech-metrocount.com/mc5720
A version of MCSetLite is now available for the PC, providing a fully translated MetroCount setup application for laptops, netbooks and desktop PCs. MCSetLite PC is installed as part of the main MTE installation.
The MetroCount USB Adapter provides a direct USB connection to MetroCount's RSUs, without the need for a separate conversion cable.
MCSetup automatically finds all serial ports on a PC, making selection of the correct serial port a simple process.
Enhanced Phase Map for Timing Analysis
MCReport's Phase Map (used for Timing Analysis reports) now includes the option to move the actual trigger events logged by a MetroCount 5712 backwards or forwards in time. This allows the addition of fixed-length phases prior to a trigger event.
Take the common example of a MC5712 connected to the Green light of a traffic signal. The B-trigger, signalling the beginning of the Green phase, can now be moved back by two seconds to cater for intersections with a Red + Yellow phase prior to the Green, as used in the UK.
The name of the Phase Map used is now included in the report header as the scheme used for the timing channel data.
MCReport now includes support for Daylight Saving transitions during a survey period. This is achieved by adding an empty period of data at the beginning transition, and removing a period of overlapped data at the ending transition.
The Daylight Saving zone is set in MCReport's Global Settings, by selecting Tools » Settings from MCReport's main menu. The selected zone will be applied to all datasets. Each zone has an entry per year, to allow for years with exceptional changes.
The selected Daylight Saving zone is displayed in each report's header. Transitions that occur within the duration of the report will be listed next to the zone.
MCSetup's GPS support for setting site coordinates is now continuously updating, with a satellite signal-strength display. Coordinates can be placed into the Attribute setup field using the check-box option at the bottom.
Datasets with site coordinates in their Attribute field can be automatically exported to a range of common mapping websites, by right-clicking the dataset in MCReport's File Tree view, and selecting Export location.
A web browser will be opened with the selected mapping site.
Adjusted Vehicle Flow Report
The Adjusted Vehicle Flow report analyses ADT and AADT for a site.
The first part of the report lists daily total volume, along with an adjusted volume, using adjustment factors entered into the report's Profile.
The second part of the report lists the calculated ADT/AADT, split into weekdays and weekends, and a list of adjustment factors calculated from the available data.
The Event Count Method used by MCReport's Event Count reports has a range of new options for automatically detecting the natural count divisor for a given dataset, and for supporting mixed data types in a single report.
The default method is now Count events divided by setup divisor, which automatically divides the totals from each dataset by the natural divisor for the type of data. For example, data from a MetroCount 5600 that uses axle sensors, will be divided by two. Data from a MetroCount 5805 that uses loops to count vehicles, will be divided by one. This allows data from different sources to be combined into a single report.
Another new method is Count events divided by channel divisor, which uses a unique, manually assigned divisor for each tagged dataset in an Event Count report.
The Event List report now supports multiple datasets, and has the option to list all included lanes separately.
The options for applying XSL transforms to Custom List XML data now include two new options, both using MCReport's internal XSL processor:
XSL transform and save - saves the transformed XML to the specified output file.
XSL transform, save and run - automatically saves the transformed XML to the default report file name, then launches the application targeted by the XSL transform.
A new example XSL transform called OpenOfficePaged is included, which supports the spreadsheet application from OpenOffice.org - an open-source, free download available from Sun Microsystems, Inc. http://www.openoffice.org/
Graphical reports can now include a background image, with variable transparency. This is useful for applying colour gradients, or company watermarks. The background image is set on the Format page of a reports Advanced Profile options.
Saving graphical reports as an image now supports a variety of compressed image formats, including PNG, GIF and JPG.