Models>VC3000RFM

Runway Friction Testing

 

$3,345.00 with printer     Part # 330850-RFM

 

Mounts to the windshield or dash of any vehicle

The Vericom VC3000RFM is the only decelerometer approved by the FAA and is made in the USA.

Measures Friction (mu) Deceleration Speed Time Distance Lateral G

Optional Features Ambient Temperature Surface Temperature Brake Pedal Force Wireless connection

 

The VC3000RFM is approved by the FAA for runway friction in winter conditions.  Click here for the FAA regulations and policies web site.  Click here for Change 7 to Airport Winter Safety and Operations advisory circular.

Features:

• Fully approved by the FAA in AC 150/5200-30A , Airport Winter Safety and Operations, Appendix 5, Performance Standards for Decelerometers.  Prints out test results as required in Appendix 5 par 3a, 3b & 3d.
• Quick clutch easy leveling mounting kit provided to prevent false reading due to bounce or ambient vibration.
• Two built-in levels (pitch & roll). Easily programmable for proper identification of all runways and taxiways.
• Does all calculations as required by averaging 3 tests per zone and 9 tests per runway.
• Vehicle does not need to come to a complete stop to calculate runway friction.
• ABS compatible, however FAA requires that the ABS be disabled during testing.
• Automatically sorts runway zones.
• Airport name and operator name and ID entry.
• Two axis accelerometer (X longitudinal & Y lateral). Y axis may be used to detect yaw error when braking.
• Comes with thermal micro printer.
• Wireless transfer of data to tower or office from vehicle (optional).
• Surface and ambient air temperature recorded with each test (optional).
• Graphic display 128 x 64 dot EL backlit LCD.
• Records and displays time, acceleration in 2-axis, speed, distance and additional sensors every .01 second. Also displays average acceleration & peak acceleration.
• Recalls information from previous runs on the display.
• A six channel data acquisition input is included to allow up to 6 additional sensors to be added.
• 16 key EL backlit keypad.
• All modular connectors.
• USB port for transferring files to a computer.
• Application software Profile© 3.
• RS232 port for printing on a portable thermal printer.
• NiMH rechargeable batteries for portability.
• Battery indicator display.
• Continuous display of acceleration, lateral G or any external sensor.
• Metric and English units.
• Saves 21.8 minutes (1,308 seconds) of data in Flash memory for transferring to a computer, printing or recalling a previous test.
• Up to 255 runs stored.
• Any test stored in memory can be deleted.
• Activates from G value, external 12V trigger or any external sensor.
• One year parts and labor warranty.  Made in the USA. One day service guaranteed,  excluding shipping time.
• Dimensions without mounting brackets 6 ¾ in wide, 3 ½ in high, 4 in deep. Weight 2 pound.

 

Typical printout

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VERICOM VC3000RFM

 *** Runway Friction Report ***

Airport = MSP
Op Name = Joe
Op ID = 87654321
Report Time = 11:03am
Report Date = 10/09/01

Run	RW	Zone	FN %	Time	Speed mph	Temp F
1	9L	Touch	22	15:50	28.9	31
2	9L	Touch	27	15:51	29.2	31
3	9L	Touch	24	15:51	29.1	32
4	9L	Mid	28	15:51	30.3	32
5	9L	Mid	27	15:52	31.4	32
6	9L	Mid	26	15:52	29.8	31
7	9L	Roll	26	15:53	30.1	29
8	9L	Roll	24	15:53	29.7	29
9	9L	Roll	26	15:53	29.2	30
10	20	Touch	31	15:55	30.3	30
11	20	Touch	30	15:56	30.9	32
12	20	Touch	30	15:56	29.0	32
13	20	Mid	29	15:58	27.7	31
14	20	Mid	28	15:59	30.3	31
15	20	Mid	30	15:59	30.3	30
16	20	Roll	32	16:01	31.1	29
17	20	Roll	31	16:01	31.9	29
18	20	Roll	31	16:01	30.5	31

Runway = 9L
Touchdown friction = 24
Midpoint friction = 27
Rollout friction = 26
RunWay friction = 26

Runway = 20
Touchdown friction = 30
Midpoint friction = 29
Rollout friction = 31
RunWay friction = 29

Signature________________________________

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Package contents:

• 1 - VC3000RFM
• 1 - Thermal printer
• 1 - Hard shell carrying case
• 1 - Vacuum cup mounting kit
• 4 - Small suction cups
• 1 - 120VAC to 12VDC wall adapter charger
• 1 - 12V accessory jack cord
• 1 - RS232 cable for computer
• 1 - RS232 cable for printer
• 1 - USB cable
• 1 - VC3000RFM manual
• 1 - Profile for Windows manual
• 1 - Profile installation CD
• 1 - Warranty card
• 1 - Calibration Certificate

Unit comes pre assembled with mounting kit in carrying case.

Optional Sensors:
Ambient temp sensor #230205   $240.00
Surface temp sensor #230209    $836.00
Wireless transmitter #117333     $1,000.00 (two transmitters included)

 

Mounting the Vericom

Vacuum cup mount to windshield

 

Velcro Mount to dash

Wireless broadcasting

• Outdoor RF line-of-sight range with dipole antenna up to 7 miles (11 km).
• Outdoor RF line-of sight-range with high gain antenna up to 20 miles (32 km).
• FCC (US) and IC (Canada) approved.
• Frequency Range ISM 902—928 MHz.
• Operating Temperature 32 deg F to 158 deg F ( 0 deg to 70 deg C).
• Transmit to up to 99 receivers.
• Networking features allow up to 7 independent pairs to operate in close proximity.