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The SMF/SIGN is the instrument for the in-field real-time

assessment of Vertical Guidance Signs, able to perform all

the measurements recommended by ICAO Annex 14 using

a fast, friendly and affordable procedure.

The easy use of SMF/SIGN allows to collect the pictures of

all the vertical signs installed in a big airport in just one

night. The operator can ask for the instant processing of

current sign or to collect all the images first to be later

processed in a single session.

The built-in system database allows the maintenance team

to get and store all the photometric data for each Vertical

Guidance Sign installed in the Airport.

SMF/SIGN makes now possible to apply the full set of

ICAO recommendations for SIGNS due to the powerful

image analysis software which allows to measure the

Luminance, Luminance ratios, Colors, Letter and Numbers

dimensions, Color Ratios, Dimensional ratios, etc.

All images collected may be easily analyzed using the

system Laptop just in the maintenance vehicle or more

comfortably in AGL maintenance office.

A complete automatic reporting is provided by SMF/SIGN

to be saved or printed at the end of image analysis

processing.

DATABASE

The system database has the capacity to

store all the data relevant to

measurements performed during the

instrument lifetime.

The database stores information of

Countries, Airports, SIGN brands and

models, measurement results, graphics,

pictures and statistical data.

REPORTI NG

• False color image of the Sign luminance,

with a resolution of 1 mm

• Color map image of ICAO admitted

colors (white, red, yellow, black, green,

blue, orange, yellowish-green), with 1

mm resolution

• Average Luminance for each Sign color,

calculated both over the standard ICAO

grid and on each pixel of the instrument

camera

• Chromaticity for each color, on the grid

and on each image pixel (CIE x, y)

• Luminance Ratio between adjacent

points on the grid for each color.

• Luminance Ratio between maximum and

minimum values points on the grid for

each color.

• Luminance Ratio of red color to the white.

• Dimensional Ratio of characters fonts to

the Sign.

• Automatic localization of the ICAO grid,

for both background and characters

FAST TES TING

The system allows the maintenance team to

test all the vertical guidance signs in the

airport in one single night, by taking

pictures shots of each installed sign.

• Complete Photometric Analysis of any type of

Vertical Sign according to ICAO Annex 14

recommendations

• Fast measurements procedures with instant

feedback or post-processing analysis

• LED illuminated Signs supported

• Light Intensity according to ICAO Annex 14

reference grid points

• Color Measurement according to CIE 1931

• Quick feedback for real-time maintenance

• Full Automatic PDF and Excel reporting

SMF / SIGN Photometric Instrument for AIRPORT GUIDANCE SIGNS

TRAINING COURSE

A complete training course on DVD

covers all the operating, reporting

and maintenance issues allowing

the customer to reach the complete

control of SMF/SIGN

DOCUMENTATION

The system comes with System

Manual, Operating Manual, Test

Data Report and Calibration

certificates

TECHNI CAL SUPPORT

Argos technical support assists

customers along the whole system

lifetime

EFFICIENCY

Fast deployment in field

Rapid clearance of runway

Instant feedback for real-time sign

maintenance

TURNKEY SOLUTIONS

The instrument comes with a

complete set of accessories for

a prompt usage in field

REFERENCES

Bangladesh, Korea, Italy

For further information on our

products and services please see

our website:

www.argosingegneria.com

Camera

Sensor CMOS 22.3 x 14.9 mm, 18.1 Mega pixel

Optics f/3.5-5.6 image stabilization. Equivalent Focal 29-88 mm

Max Resolution 53 �rad, equivalent to 0.5 mm at 10 m

Field of View From 28° x 19° to 65° x 45°

Selectable Options 9 points auto focus; 35 zones auto-exposition; software automatic setting

PC Interface USB 2.0 (cable included)

Weight 600 gr.

Power supply Rechargeable Lithium Battery, 400 shots

Global

Luminance Accuracy < 5 %

Chromaticity Accuracy 0.02 on x, y CIE

Measurement duration (1 Sign Tab) < 5 min typical

Working Temperature 0°C +40°C

Storage Temperature -20°C +80°C

Characteristics

Specifications

SMF/SIGN System kit includes:

• Professional SLR camera with 18-55 mm lenses

• Battery charger for the camera

• Notebook and power supply

• Professional Tripod and case

• Car window camera adapter for sign testing from within the car

• System Software (database, camera control, image processing, report generation)

• Camera connecting cables

• Manuals

Via Tiburtina 1166 00156 Roma - Italy Tel. + 39 06 41 22 10 1

Fax +39 06 4111144 www.argosingegneria.com