Setting a New Standard for Sign and Safety Measurements
San Diego, CA – RoadVista today announced the launch of the Model 1022 Handheld
Retroreflectometer, the newest and most advanced instrument for quantifying the retroreflective performance of road signs, high-visibility clothing, conspicuity tapes, license plates, and other vertical retroreflective materials. The Model 1022 delivers precise retroreflectivity and nighttime color measurements in full compliance with all major global standards, giving transportation agencies, contractors, and testing laboratories a powerful new tool to enhance roadway safety.
Advanced Performance in the Field and Lab
Designed to withstand the rigors of daily field use while maintaining the optical precision required in the laboratory, the Model 1022 combines a rugged housing with high-end metrology-grade components. It measures both beaded and prismatic sign materials of any color without adjustments or filters and come standard with multiple user-selectable observation angles of 0.2, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 degrees, covering all published standards. Users can choose fixed entrance angles of -4 or 5 degrees or an optional attachment that allows entrance angle adjustment from -60 to 60 degrees in both horizontal and vertical axes, ensuring flexibility for virtually any application.
Compliance with Global Standards
The Model 1022 is fully compliant with a wide range of international standards, including ASTM E1709, ASTM E2540, ASTM E1809, EN 12899, ISO 20471, ECE 104, ANSI/ISEA 107, ANSI/ISEA 207, AS/NZS 1906, DIN 67520, and others. This broad compliance allows organizations to confidently assess and document the performance of traffic signs, high-visibility garments, and conspicuity markings to meet regulatory requirements and internal quality programs worldwide.
User-Friendly Operation and Smart Tools
With a full-color, sunlight-readable 1000-nit capacitive touchscreen, the Model 1022 offers simple, intuitive operation even in bright outdoor conditions. The instrument integrates powerful tools including a built-in camera for sign documentation, barcode and QR code reader, 92-channel multi-constellation GPS, digital compass, accelerometer, and temperature/humidity sensor to capture comprehensive data for every measurement. For U.S. operators, a complete MUTCD Sign Library and
configurable pass/fail criteria are built in, enabling quick in-field assessments of installed signs and automatic averaging of legend and background areas for compliance checks.
Connectivity, Data Capacity, and Power
The Model 1022 features 16 GB of internal memory, expandable via external USB, and can store more than ten-thousand measurements with associated photos or millions without images, providing ample capacity for large-scale sign inventories and survey programs. USB and Bluetooth interfaces enable seamless communication with computers and external GPS systems, supporting streamlined workflows and data integration into asset management platforms. A long-life, fast-charging lithium-
ion battery with USB-C 65 W charging supports multi-day operation, and the instrument is supplied in a lightweight, ergonomic, durable protective case for convenient transport.