TrafficXHub+
The TrafficXHub™ is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth travel time sensor designed to detect and track devices passing through a monitored zone. It collects data on traffic movement, which is then transmitted to the SMATS server and made accessible through iNode.
This page covers everything you need to get your TrafficXHub™ up and running - from understanding its hardware components to completing a full field installation and verifying connectivity.
Components
The TrafficXHub™ has 2 main components: the sensor and the antennas. Understanding each component will help you with a successful installation and operation.
Sensor
The sensor is the main component of the whole system and is responsible for the following tasks: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning, data storage, sensor status monitoring, LED control, and communication via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Cellular modem.
The image below shows the sensor mainboard and identifies the key components you'll be working with throughout this guide.
SIM Card: The slot supports Micro/3FF size SIM cards.
Power Supply
You can power the sensor through 3 different sources: Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), AC, or 12V Solar Panel/Battery.
Power Switch
The power switch turns the sensor ON and OFF when using the AC or Solar Panel/Battery power sources. Note that PoE does not have a power ON switch. Once powered ON, the processing unit starts the scanners and other processes until the sensor is fully functional and connected to the SMATS server.
LEDs Power Switch
The LEDs power switch turns the sensor's LEDs ON and OFF. To reduce power consumption for battery-powered and/or solar deployments, it is recommended to set this switch to the OFF position.
LEDs
The TrafficXHub™ unit has eight LEDs that show the status of the sensor's power supply, internet connection, GPS, and scanners. You can turn the LEDs ON or OFF for power saving in solar-powered cases and for range testing mode.
The images below show the LED positions on the unit and Table 1, which describes each LED and its status definition.
Ethernet and External Antennas Connections
On the bottom side of the sensor, you'll find an Ethernet port and two N-Type RF connectors (available on some models only). The image below shows the layout of these ports.
Use the Ethernet connector to connect to a PC for configuration, or for a LAN/PoE connection. The N-Type connectors are used to attach the external Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas.
Power Cable
Depending on your power configuration, the power cable input hole is used to run a DC or AC cable into the sensor's enclosure. A cable gland is included to keep the connection watertight.
Installation
This section walks you through the physical setup of the TrafficXHub™ - from verifying what's in the box to mounting the sensor, connecting the power supply, and confirming the unit is online. Follow each step in order to ensure a complete and successful installation.
Components
Before starting installation, familiarise yourself with all included components. The image below shows everything that comes with the TrafficXHub™.
TrafficXHub Installation
Mount the sensor at a recommended height of 3 meters (10 feet) above the pavement where traffic is passing. The front of the sensor should face toward the traffic.
The images below show the correct mounting orientation and positioning of the sensor on a pole.
Battery Box Installation
The battery box can be installed at any desired height on the pole. The images below show example mounting configurations.
Solar Panel Mount Assembly and Installation
Follow the installation guide included with the solar panel mounting bracket to assemble the pieces. Install the solar panel at any desired height, away from potential shadows.
Use this tool to determine the optimum solar panel orientation and tilt angle for your region.
The image below shows an example of a properly assembled and mounted solar panel.
Wire Connections
The wire terminals inside the battery box are labeled as follows:
- Solar Panel Cables: PV+ and PV-
- Battery: BT+ and BT-
- TrafficXHub Sensor: LD+ and LD-
The image below shows the internal wiring terminals inside the battery box for reference as you connect each component.
Run the solar panel and sensor cables through the cable glands located at the bottom of the box. Place the circuit breakers in the OFF position before making any connections, then connect the wires for all three components.
Important Note
Check the cable polarity labels before connecting each component's wires to the positive and negative terminals.
Once all connections are made, tighten the cable glands and put the breakers into the ON position.
Installation Verification
After switching the circuit breakers ON, the TrafficXHub and the charge controller LEDs should light up.
The images below confirm what a successful power-on looks like. The first shows the TrafficXHub LEDs illuminated, and the second shows the Victron charge controller display.
Important Note
The Victron charge controller should be set to "C" mode. Press the "Set" button to check the current mode. Press and hold "Set" to cycle through available modes and select "C" if it is not already set.
Internet Connection Verification
After approximately 2–5 minutes, the sensor should appear online in iNode. You'll know the internet connection is successfully established when the TrafficXHub's Internet LED stays solid.
The images below show the expected LED state and the sensor appearing as online in iNode.
Table of Contents
- TrafficXHub+
- Components
- Sensor
- Power Supply
- Power Switch
- LEDs Power Switch
- LEDs
- Ethernet and External Antennas Connections
- Power Cable
- Installation
- Components
- TrafficXHub Installation
- Battery Box Installation
- Solar Panel Mount Assembly and Installation
- Wire Connections
- Installation Verification
- Internet Connection Verification