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About this timing diagram for vehicle toll

Following is a timing diagram for the vehicle toll system. Through visual representation with the help of a diagram, it illustrates the functionality and operational workings of a vehicle toll system.

A vehicle toll is placed in various locations and is used to receive toll or usage fees from vehicles using tolled roads. Through this timing diagram, the operational workings of the toll system are shown, including how different operations take time and in what order.

Here in this timing diagram, there are three components involved: the vehicle, the ticket machine, and the car barrier. The vehicle passes through the car barrier and is responsible for paying the toll fee. Here, the ticket machine is responsible for accepting the toll fee and validating it.

The car barrier will automatically lower or lift itself depending on whether the toll fee is paid and whether there is a vehicle passing by.

Here initially the ticket machine is idle and the car barrier is lowered. When a vehicle arrives, the user inserts the coin inside the coin machine. The coin machine then validates the coin and upon verification sends a signal to the car barrier and itself becomes active.

The car barrier upon receiving the signal from the ticket machine changes its state from lowered to lifted after some time. The car barrier remains lifted for about 8s. After the 8s have passed the barrier sends a signal to the ticket machine and starts to descend, eventually to a lower state.

The ticket machine receives the signal and changes its state from active to idle, indicating that the vehicle has passed and the toll booth is now idle to serve another vehicle.

How to use this template

Step 1

Click on Use this template to use it. After the template opens, you can customize the diagram by dragging and dropping new shapes from the libraries present on the left side as per the requirement of your system.

Step 2

Edit the text. Style the lines, boxes, and text by clicking on the respective elements. You can also save some common elements in your libraries for future use when creating similar diagrams.

Step 3

Choose a format to save it for later or share it with others. Click on Export to choose the format of your file (.eddx, .pdf, .png, .jpg) to export the file.

Benefits of the timing diagram

Through a timing diagram, one can get a clear understanding of different operations and the time it takes for those operations to execute inside a vehicle toll system. Also, through the timing diagram, the steps of execution of different processes can be determined.

The diagram can be used by various stakeholders to better understand how a vehicle toll system works. Whether you’re a student, a teacher, a developer, or even from the management through this timing diagram one can understand how the vehicle toll system works and interacts with other external components like the vehicle.

The usage of a timing diagram is also important and comes in handy while trying to make changes inside the system as it gives a clear image of the steps and the time it takes for each step to execute within the system.

FAQs about the timing diagram

What are toll gate barriers?

A toll booth is a structure placed on various roads to control the flow of traffic as well as receive tolls from vehicles on toll roads. A toll booth comes in various sizes and functionality depending upon the road or area they are being placed on.
What is electronic toll collection system in car?

ETC or electronic toll collection is a system that allows drivers to pay the toll automatically without having to stop their vehicle in front of the toll. This is achieved by inserting an ETC card into the ETC in-vehicle device installed in the car.
Which sensors are used in the toll gate?

Generally, laser sensors are used to detect the vehicles and analyze their profile. This type of sensor is proven better than other sensors like cameras which require light to operate properly.