"Better ask twice than be wrong once"
Not knowing is better than knowing better. Because only he who asks will get an answer.
Read in the following about a number of questions which we have been asked in this way or similarly in the past on exhibitions and in discussions. Together with the corresponding answers. If you too have questions needing an answer, simply send your mail to: info(at)procontour.com.
"The measurement of tyre tread depth may make sense in the transport business – for example, in connection with transportation of hazardous materials. But for this I do not need a system capable of making measurements at 120 km/h."
"Absolutely right. For this reason we make the difference between 3 system types which, depending on requirements, have been designed for different kinds of application. The system type ProContour H3-D facto, for example, supplies data and documentation on incoming and outgoing heavy vehicles thereby fulfilling your preventive safety requirements. For a brief characteristic of the different system types please see our system overview."
"What are actually the typical areas of application for a ProContour H3-D measurement system ?"
"The primary area of application is naturally the automated measurement of tyre tread depth under real road traffic conditions. This is a task of the traffic authorities. But the basic concept of the ProContour H3-D has aroused interest in many other user groups. For this reason we are currently differentiating between four different fields of application:
Data acquisition, processing/evaluation, documentation and output for:
But because on the motorways an entirely different type of system is required compared to interstate traffic going into Switzerland, for example, we are offering the each case ideal system types depending on your requirements and at a corresponding price-to-performance ratio.“
"How high is installation complexity for such a measurement system?"
„This depends on the specific field of application, on mobile or stationary deployment and the required system types. Basically of course earthwork will be necessary for installing shafts or U-shaped troughs. However, in our experience we have found that the installation of a specific system type up to the point of active online processing takes one or two days at the most.“
The following video shows the installation of two shafts in the federal highway B34 close to Waldshut-Tiengen (Southern Germany).
„What happens if there are no modules installed?“
„Both, menholes an channels can be covered with standardized covers, which can also be affixed.“
"What about the documentation of the measurement results and which output media exist at all?"
„This depends very much on the kind of application. Whereas a mobile motorway check facility temporarily saves the measurement data and images of objectionable vehicles whereby later via a data memory the data is supplied to a further data processing system, a car dealer will want to display the data to his customers only online in his office after the vehicle has entered the receiving area, or hand out a printout from a thermal printer as a preventive measure."
„Which equipping options for the systems are possible?“
„several options are thinkable. We offer the following:
- Display board
- Camera for recording the traffic situation
- Camera for recording of vehicle an number
- Printer
- Transfer of the data to a customersoftware (for example fleetmanagement, customer-relationship-management or tyrestorage)
Do you miss an option? Please don't hesitate to contact us.“
"The measurement system is based on the principle of laser triangulation. Isn't that dangerous and is the operating staff at risk?"
„Definitely not. The measurement instrumentation belongs to Laser Class 1 this being equivalent to a normal CD player. Thus there is neither a risk to eyesight nor to health."
„Which is the measurable gauge?“
„The round systems are limited to the given standards. Maximum measureable gauge approximately 580 mm.
The gauge of the square systems depends on the installation. The grafic below gives the required dates to calculate for type 1+1.
Another way of installation is the so called type 2+2 which is shown below.“
