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March 2006 - A new instrument is presently being developed. Stay tuned for updates...
July 2004 - New Zero Halliburton Carrying Cases are now being supplied with all orders. They are constructed of a durable black composite that has the added benefit of being much lighter than the aluminum cases that we formerly offered.
May 2003 - Revised web hosting for Mirolux Products, Inc. requires changes to corporate email account. Main email for contacting Mirolux Products Inc. has been changed to Sales@Miroluxproducts.com.
May 2003 - Mirolux Products, Inc. expands to include a new western region office near Salt Lake City, Utah.
October 2001- A new raised pavement marker retroreflectometer and a new recessed pavement marker retroreflectometer are available November 2001. The instruments are similar in design and function to the MP-12 and MP-30, providing ease of use and service. Please contact us for details.
October 2001-A new fiber optic illuminated display is available for all instruments, allowing easy viewing of the display in low-light conditions. Existing instruments can be easily retrofitted at our facility with a 1-2 day turnaround time in most cases.
April 2001 - A new hand-held configuration unit is now available for our datalogger (see units below), allowing the user to start and stop the datalogger, as well as view collected data at any time while in the field. The user no longer has to have access to a desktop or laptop computer to configure the datalogger and view collected data. This is especially useful for extended periods of time in the field. The unit is extremely easy to use, and operates with two AA alkaline batteries.
April 2001 - HITEC Summary Reports of the 1999 retroreflectometer evaluation are now available.
February 2000 - Mirolux Products, Inc. has instituted a trade-in program for owners of Mirolux 12 instruments that wish to upgrade to our 30-meter instrument, the MP-30. Please contact us for details on this special offer to our existing customers.
As stated in our HITEC report's Appendix, we have revised the design of our electronics and added a sunshield to our MP-30 (also the MP-12). These revisions have corrected the high temperature variation that was identified in the HITEC report, and the daytime testing values that were elevated due to outside light bypassing the rubber seals on the bottom of the instrument. Testing has confirmed that the instruments provide stable readings under all conditions.
February 2000 - A datalogger is now available that will collect and download readings to a Windows based PC. Our compact datalogger is only 2 3/4" x 2" x 1" (shown slightly smaller than actual size) and can store up to 8,000 readings. It comes pre-configured for quick setup along with extremely easy to use software and cables. The datalogger will work with any of our retroreflectometers. Mirolux 12's must have an RCA jack installed to connect to the datalogger, while the MP-12 and MP-30 come pre-wired to connect to the unit. The compact design and our simple method of mounting the datalogger allows the customer to quickly remove the datalogger from the instrument and carry it to a PC to download and view the collected data instead of taking the entire retroreflectomer to the PC.
January 2000 - We have recently re-designed and improved the electrical circuitry and components of all our instruments to enhance their high temperature stability and performance. We have also re-designed the instruments to eliminate interference caused by stray light. A new permanent 3-piece sunshield bolts to the front and sides of the instrument to completely block out stray light.
October 1999 - Draft reports have been issued to all vendors that participated in the HITEC evaluation. A two day meeting was held in Washington DC October 13th and 14th where the draft reports were discussed. We hope to receive the final report for our product within 8 weeks. We will be distributing copies of the final report. Please contact us regarding availablity and to reserve your copy. Visit the HITEC web site for further information at www.cerf.org/hitec/eval/ongoing/retro.htm
August 1999 - As stated above, Mirolux Products, Inc. will soon stop production of the Mirolux 12. It will be replaced by the MP-12 which offers a variety of advantages over the original model. In addition, we've made it just as easy to use as the Mirolux 12.
Mirolux Products, Inc. now has handle extensions available for purchase. These extensions are adjustable so that they are suitable for anyone to use. The extension weighs only 1.5 pounds and it has a range of adjustment of nearly 11 inches. This allows users ranging in height from 5 feet tall to well over 6 feet tall to transport their retroreflectometer while remaining in an upright position. The extension slips over the existing handle and is secured by tightening a thumbscrew. The height of the extension is adjusted by loosening two thumbscrews, setting the handle to the appropriate height, and securing the thumbscrews. See photos below.
June 1999 - The second phase of the HITEC evaluation has been completed. Units from six different manufacturers were tested on six miles of striping for two consecutive days near Raleigh, North Carolina. We brought three MP-30 retroreflectometers to the evaluation, each reading 12 miles of pavement over the two day event. Each machine collected approximately 1056 readings during the evaluation. Reports will be written by an independent contractor and provided to State agencies and interested parties.
May 1999 - The first phase of the HITEC evaluation has been completed. Units were tested over four days in severe temperature conditions ranging from 105 degrees F to 35 degrees F, and in conditions of bright sunlight and near total darkness. The next and final phase of testing will be held in North Carolina June 2 through June 5, allowing for two rain days. This part of the evaluation will test the various retroreflectometers on actual highway striping.
