Roughometer III

collect accurate roughness data

with integrated GPS

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Roughometer III

New Features
ÌÌ Fully integrated and time stamped GPS

ÌÌ USB connection for fast download of data

ÌÌ Up to 13,000 kms of survey data storage

ÌÌ Improved software with automatic download

of data, faster processing and customisable
maps

The Roughometer III is a cost-effective, easy to install,
portable device which provides objective and repeatable
roughness results. The Roughometer III is a WorldBank Class
3 roughness measurement device, which actually exceeds
the limitations of the category.
Whilst the Roughometer is a response-type roughness
device, it eliminates the uncertainties associated with the
vehicle, such as the suspension or passanger weight, by
directly measuring the axle movement with a precision
accelerometer. This means that compared with other
Class III roughness devices, such as a bump integrator,
the Roughometer III does not need to be calibrated
experimentally to produce a true IRI.
Practical and easy to use, the Roughometer III provides a
simple technique for road quality assessment and now has
the advantage of an integrated GPS unit.
Once a survey has been undertaken, the Roughometer III
processing software enables the data to be formatted into
custom graphs, tables and maps.
Applications
ÌÌ Provide objective data for true evaluation of the
roughness level of the road
ÌÌ Objectively compare and analyse which roads are in need
of repair

The system is suitable for use on both sealed and unsealed ÌÌ Monitoring roughness deterioration trends, reviewing
roads and is capable of collecting up to 13,000km of data. successive survey results spaced over several months
Features and Benefits
ÌÌ Accurate and repeatable outputs regardless of vehicle
type, suspension and passenger loads
ÌÌ Distance measurement from a high accuracy, wheel
mounted Distance Measurement Instrument (DMI)
ÌÌ Integrated GPS for location data with on screen display of
satellite tracking status
ÌÌ Axle-mounted inertial sensor (non contact) used to
determine road profile and roughness
ÌÌ No in-vehicle computer required
ÌÌ Can be installed into most vehicles
ÌÌ Fast and simple download of data, to laptop or
computer, using the USB connection
ÌÌ Outputs in International Roughness Index (IRI) or
NAASRA counts
ÌÌ Multi-format reports available as detailed tables, graphs,
GPS maps and CSV files, suitable for use in a spreadsheet
ÌÌ No periodic calibration required
ÌÌ Vista Business compatible

Hand-held controller Interface module

Power supply GPS receiver
Inertial
Hand-held sensor on axle
controller DMI Interface module
Power supply GPS receiver
Inertial sensor on axle DMI

Components ÌÌ GPS magnetic roof

ÌÌ Roughometer hand held mount
controller ÌÌ Roughometer users
ÌÌ Interface module manual

ÌÌ Inertial Module and ÌÌ Roughometer

mounting brackets processing software

ÌÌ Vehicle power cables &

USB communications
cable

ÌÌ Distance Measuring
Instrument (DMI)

ÌÌ GPS antenna

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 Roughometer III

Specifications
Data storage capacity 13,000 kms (2GB memory)
Communication USB cable adaptor
Power source 12 V DC, with cables supplied for cigarette lighter connection or direct battery
connection
Data sampling interval 50 mm (2 inches)
Inertial sensor Single sensor mounted on inside of driver’s side rear wheel
Mounting brackets (live axle and IRS) and a selection of clamps supplied with kit
Roughness units International Roughness Index (IRI)
Australian bump integrator units (NAASRA counts)
Accuracy (roughness) IRI: Correlates to better than ± 0.5 IRI of true IRI (when operated within design
parameters)
NAASRA: ± 12 NAASRA counts
Resolution IRI: 0.1 IRI. NAASRA: 5 NAASRA counts
Survey speed Optimal speed 40 to 60 km/h (25 to 40 mph) Dependent on road condition
Software / office computer Roughometer Processing software (supplied) for IBM Compatible Pentium II or
Windows XP / Vista (PC not supplied)
Distance measurement Wheel-mounted Distance Measuring Instrument (DMI)
Distance units User selectable. Metric (kilometers) or Imperial (mile)
Distance Accuracy Better than 0.1%

GPS Position Accuracy +/- 3 to 15 metres (subject to availability of WAAS)

GPS Update rate 1 second
GPS Antenna Mounting Magnetic roof mount (supplied)

Note: ARRB Group Ltd reserves the right to change these

specifications without notice. Whilst every care is taken in preparing
these specifications, ARRB recognises that there may be classes of
surface and applications for which the device has not been tested,
and for which the device may not meet the stated specifications.

Authorised Distributor:

ARRB Group Ltd.

500 Burwood Highway P: +61 3 9881 1555
Vermont South F: +61 3 9887 8104
VIC 3133 productinfo@arrb.com.au
Australia www.arrb.com.au

June 2009