Microwave Vehicle Radar Detector MVRD Inspection and Testing

General

Verify that MVRD is installed at the correct location.
Verify that the top of the MVRD cabinet is about 5’ to 7’ above finished grade.
Verify that MVRD cabinet is oriented such that maintenance personnel will have a direct line-of-sight with oncoming traffic.
Complete MVRD Detector Accuracy Verification Test for Volume.
Complete MVRD Detector Accuracy Verification Test for Speed.
Complete MVRD Detector Accuracy Verification Test for Occupancy.

Electrical

Verify that all power connectors include a quick disconnect.
Verify that MVRD AC circuit breaker is properly sized, installed on DIN rail, and connected to AC line.
Verify that MVRD AC surge protector is properly installed on DIN rail and connected to circuit breaker and AC neutral.
Verify that MVRD power supply is sized appropriately for the required voltage and number of MVRDs it will be powering.
Verify that MVRD power supply is connected to AC surge protector on input side and to each lightning surge protector on output side.
Verify DIN rail is properly grounded.
Verify that the manufacturer’s recommended power/communication cable is being used and is of adequate length.
Verify power supply has AC to DC converter mounted to DIN rail and measure output voltage of power supply.

Alignment

Verify that the lateral mounting meets the minimum and maximum allowable setbacks per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Verify that MVRD mounting is in compliance with manufacturer’s recommended installation method
Verify the height of MVRD above finished grade and if it conforms with manufacturer’s recommendations.
Verify that MVRD is mounted with its cable connector down and tilted so that it is aimed in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.
Verify that MVRD’s view of roadway is not obstructed.
Verify that contact closure card is properly installed in card rack and receiving actuations.
Verify address of the contact closure card.
Verify that patch cords are securely terminated between each contact closure card and lightning surge protector.
Verify that sensor cable is properly terminated to each lightning surge protector.

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