ZTS Road Weather Station (Traffic Meteorological Station)
ZTS
The ZTS is a road weather information system (RWIS) that combines temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall, visibility and road-surface sensors into a single unit. It reports whether a road surface is dry, wet, covered in water, ice or snow, alongside standard weather parameters. The ZTS is available through MetSensor UK as the official UK reseller of Zata IoT.
- ✓ Integrates the ZWS600 compact weather sensor, ZVS visibility sensor and ZRS road status sensor in one system
- ✓ Reports road surface status as dry, wet, water, ice or snow
- ✓ Measures road/pavement temperature from -40°C to +70°C
- ✓ Visibility measurement range from 5m to 80km
- ✓ Operating temperature range -50°C to 85°C
- ✓ Data storage exceeding 5 years
- ✓ Optional GPS and 4G modules
Specifications
| Temperature range/accuracy/resolution | -40 to 85°C, ±0.3°C, 0.1°C |
|---|---|
| Humidity range/accuracy/resolution | 0-100%, ±2%, 0.1% |
| Pressure range/accuracy/resolution | 300-1150 hPa, ±0.3 hPa, 0.01 hPa |
| Wind speed range/accuracy/resolution | 0-60 m/s, ±0.3 m/s or ±3%, 0.1 m/s |
| Wind direction range/accuracy/resolution | 0-360°, ±3°, 0.1° |
| Rainfall range/accuracy/resolution | 0-10 mm/min, ±3%, 0.01 mm |
| Visibility range/accuracy/resolution | 5 m-80 km, ±10%, 1 m |
| Road temperature range | -40 to +70°C |
| Operating temperature | -50 to 85°C |
| Operating humidity | 0-100% |
| Operating voltage | DC 5-30V |
| Power consumption | <200 mA @ DC12V |
| IP rating | IP55 general; IP67 temp/humidity; IP68 pressure |
| Data storage | >5 years |
| Sensor lifespan | 6-8 years (compact weather sensor module) |
| Communication interfaces | RS485, RS232, WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE/4G (optional GPS/4G) |
| Integrated modules | ZWS600 compact weather sensor, ZVS visibility sensor, ZRS road status sensor |
| Compass sensor (magnetic) | Range 0-360°, resolution 0.1°, accuracy ±1° |
| Road status detection technology | Near-infrared; measures dry/wet/water/ice/snow, water/ice/snow thickness 0-10mm, slip coefficient 0.00-1 |
ZTS compared to others
| ZTS | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| IP Grade | IP55; Temp/humidity IP67; Pressure IP68 | IP45 or IP55 |
| Anti-Condensation | Standard | Not included |
| Power Supply | DC5-30V, <200mA @DC12V | DC12-24V, >3A @DC12V |
| Wind Data at Low Temp | Up to -40°C, no jumps | Data jumps occur |
| Compass Function | Standard | Not included |
| Heating Function | Optional | Not available |
| Built-in Modules | Optional GPS/4G | — |
| Additional Interfaces | RS485 sensor connection | Not included |
| Rainfall Principle | Piezoelectric (higher accuracy) | Photoelectric, radar, tipping bucket |
| Internal Clock | Calibration & auto-zeroing | Not available |
| Solar Radiation | Pyranometer + Lux values | Pyranometer only |
| Visibility Measurement | Forward & backward scattering | Forward scattering only |
| Road Surface Data | Temperature + condition (non-contact) | Temperature only |
Applications
- Expressways
- Urban roads
- Bridges
- Highway tunnels
- Mountainous roads
- Road temperature monitoring
- Road Weather Information System (RWIS)
Frequently asked questions
What does the ZTS road weather station report about road surface conditions?+
The ZTS reports the road surface as dry, wet, water, ice or snow, using its integrated ZRS road status sensor alongside a road/pavement temperature reading from -40°C to +70°C.
What is the visibility measurement range of the ZTS?+
The ZTS measures visibility from 5 metres to 80 kilometres with an accuracy of ±10%, using its integrated ZVS visibility sensor.
How does the ZTS communicate data?+
The ZTS supports RS485, RS232, WiFi and Bluetooth as standard, with optional LTE/4G and GPS for remote or mobile installations.
What is the operating temperature range of the ZTS?+
The ZTS operates from -50°C to 85°C, suiting installation on exposed road and bridge sites in the UK.
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