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1. Battery Care To charge the battery first remove it from the Radar Recorder Plug the Radar Recorder Battery Charger shown here into an outlet then connect it to the ter minals of the battery Andai Recorder Battery Charge Never plug a charger into a battery unless you are absolutely sure of the voltage output and polarity While the battery is charging the light on the Radar Recorder Battery Charger will be amber yellow in color Once the charge is complete the light will be green If there is a problem with the charge the light will be red After a battery has been charged allow it to sit for several hours then check the voltage to determine if the battery kept its charge Some re duction in voltage is acceptable However if the battery falls below 6 1 volts recharge it for a longer period of time If this does not improve the charge the battery is most likely defective and should be replaced Monitor your battery voltages frequently charging when necessary and you will extend the life of your battery Additional Notes e Do not expose the battery to moisture or rain e Do not drop hit or abuse the battery it may break and expose the contents which are highly corrosive e Do not short circuit battery terminals Some batteries are protected with self resetting fuses but short circuits may still cause severe dam age to the battery e It is normal for a battery to become warm to the touch durin2. Click on Download Radar Recorder then click on Begin Download Data will begin to transfer to the computer from the Radar Recorder 4 3 Radar Recorder User s Manual Once the download is complete TESE eee you Il be asked to save the file Zi Select a folder give the file a De name and click Save paso ge Br Saale rig O spi TA nee A sh ar u ST Diipa da ria AMARA A Elp ts pee tl Elit a drone I CI aj iz Pieter Me CA Proyra Fr 284 AMARI raro Data Pikes apie iig lt Sie Seno Deectons Fiteen None Apobed taset Camer View Database Plugin Once the file is saved it will ap Seen Tees iier Length pear in TRAXPro Fan STS ETT Ta fono 21mm esiti oa From this point refer to the Select Court Tore a Arson the Tore T duras TRAXPro manual for informa seen te fete E tion on how to process the files and produce reports 4 4 Chapter 5 Battery Care Chapter 5 Battery Care Radar Recorder User s Manual Maintaining Your Battery The following information regarding battery care is furnished to assist you in the use and maintenance of rechargeable batteries Battery life is dependent on the user s preventative maintenance procedures Establish regular routines for all of your batteries regardless of their usage Charging a battery is very important for obvious reasons Your Radar Recorder depends on a fully charged batter
3. Programming the Radar Head Checking the Installation with LiveView Once you have installed the Radar Recorder and set it up to record the data you want you can check your installation to be sure data is being accurately recorded To do this click the LiveView button on the main setup screen The LiveView screen will display the data in real time as it is recorded including vehicle length and speed The signal strength is displayed as two sets of bars below each lane s details The maximum signal strength is 9 If the signal strength for a lane is low try slightly rotating the Radar Head toward that lane Note that if you have just installed the Radar Recorder it can take up to 5 vehicles in each lane to fully configure the Radar head On the Radar Recorder itself the Status pula ig Paeti Data GR 22077 PM E ATOSI TEAM 2 Br Hits A 4 B 8 14ft 52 mph 13f 46 mph light should flash every few seconds Near Side to let you know the unit is operating correctly The Near Side light should flash any time a vehicle passes in the ga Status near lane Similarly the Far Side light Far Side QU should flash any time a vehicle passes in the far side lane IMPORTANT We highly recommend that you use the LiveView to verify that the Radar Recorder is correctly recording vehicles before you leave the site If the Live View is not showing vehicles as they pass the recorder is not gettin
4. Radar Recorder whenever you are recording data at this location Later if you decide to record your second set of data at a specific location on Elm St you might create the site code 00000002 for this location and enter this into the Radar Recorder whenever you are recording data at this location If at some point you return to collect data once again at your first location on Main St you would re enter the Main St site code of 00000001 3 7 Radar Recorder User s Manual Uploading Settings into the Recorder Once you have entered the lane distances install height and site code that you want click the OK button to have these settings uploaded into the Radar Recorder IMPORTANT NOTE Uploading new ABRI WARNING WARNING settings into the Radar Recorder will n a CA delete any data currently in the Radar a ne naeh Recorder TRAXPro prompts you with radar recorder will delete this existing data y Do you want to continue this warning before allowing you to con tinue as shown to the right Press YES to delete data in memory and continue the upload Press NO to cancel the cities upload and download the data in memory instead The download process is described in Chapter 4 If the upload is successful you ll see A the confirmation message shown to the you setup was successtuly loaded into the radar device right Click OK to return to the main Status screen 3 8 Chapter 3
5. Recorder Note that the lane distances should be measured directly from the pole to the road as shown in the graphic The distances can be estimates but should be reasonably accurate to ensure good results The Radar Head angle is set by rotating the Radar Head in the cabinet which s discussed on page 3 6 Reverse Bidirectional Mode Reverse bidirectional mode refers to a two lane road where the Radar Re corder has been mounted with traffic approaching the unit in the far side lane as shown below Note that while the Recorder does work well when mounted backwards we recommend mounting it forwards whenever pos sible as it has been optimized to work this way Enter the Lane Distances and Install Height in the same fashion as Normal mode Radar Recorder User s Manual Single Lane Mode al As the name implies single lane mode is for 7 Ar use when you want to record just one lane of Poe Su aroad Mama fin jr kaihe fo lr fo Flinch This can be achieved by setting the Approach and Recede lanes to equal distances If you check off the Single Lane box the Ap proach and Recede distances are locked togeth Er Go er so increasing one automatically increases nn the other The Radar Head angle is set by rotating the Radar Head in the cabinet which s discussed below Setting the Radar Head Angle When you enter the lane configuration dis tances for the approach lane recede lane and Sep ae ins
6. box Appendix Appendix 3 Specifications Sensor Microwave 24 2 GHz power output 5 Mw Speed Range 2 130 Mph Radar Range Up to 400 Feet Setup Range Up to 80 Feet Size 11 5 x 13 x 7 Weight 1 Battery Installed 14 lbs 2 Batteries Installed 19 lbs Power Rechargeable lead gel battery Approx Accuracy Near Lane gt 98 Far Lane gt 96 Battery Charge Life 1 Installed 7 Days 2 Installed 14 Days Operating Temperature Minus 40 F 40 C to 158 F 70 C Interface RS 232 serial comm port 3 pin XLR male socket Memory 4 MB Internal Memory Will record up to 500 000 vehicles in Per Vehicle mode and up to 1 year of data in binned mode Clock Always active real time clock Data Collection Formats Per Vehicle data which can be processed for Volume Speed Length amp Gap Recording Intervals 1 5 15 30 60 minutes Units Speed MPH or KPH Length Feet or Meters Output Binary file capable of being read by TRAXPro software Radar Recorder User s Manual We are pleased that you have chosen the Radar Recorder for your traffic data collection needs We have strived to develop a unit that is easy to use and has the options that our customers require The Radar Recorder has undergone extensive testing to verify the accuracy of its operations and each unit 1s tested before it leaves our facility However just like other complex electronic devices problems can occur We always suggested th
7. is finished searching it will begin to load the driver it has found When the driver is fin ished installing you ll see a screen like the one shown to the right Click Finish and you ll complete installing this driver but there s still one more to go Found New Hardware Wirard Fleece wae while the erani searches op USE FAST SERIAL ADAPTER s Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard Tha mirand hat racked Petaia ha polbara fo USE Seis Corata Lich Freh bo clone Ihe wizard A 3 Radar Recorder User s Manual Once you click Finish EMS the Windows Found New Hardware message will pop up again referencing a USB Serial Port and the Found New Hardware Wiz ard will reappear Don t be alarmed this is what s sup posed to happen There is a second driver that needs to be installed to create a virtual comm port Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Th varsrd helps pou natali soltrrata fot USB Se al Port IF your hardware came with an installation CD 2 ct Noppy disk insert it mow What do pos wart Le vazaid lo do frat ds selvas a pokey Accommandodi O instalim a si ca precio hassen Advanced Dick Mead io continua To install this second driver follow the same steps as the first Poe ai ale ihe mined ba ch LEI Seal Peal bh Firas wall mia iha inad imaa the veline 3 LIE eae Mai Compiling the Found New a Hardware Wizar
8. s the front of the Radar Recorder that you are aiming toward the road at a 45 degree angle Also note that the position of the bracket on the back of the Radar Recorder can be slid to the left or right by loosening the center screws This can be done with the allen wrench included with the installation kit Moving the bracket s position can help if you need to aim the recorder around obstacles 2 5 Radar Recorder User s Manual Step 5 Lock the unit into the mounting bracket If you wish to add further security to the installation the chain that was provided with the recorder can be wrapped around the pole through the bracket area then locked in place Step 6 Once the Radar Recorder has been setup using the TRAXPro software refer to the next chapter close the lid and lock it Note that the mounting bracket is a relatively inexpensive item so it may be left onsite to ease future installations at the same locations Additional brackets can be purchased directly from JAMAR 2 6 Chapter 3 Programming the Radar Head Chapter 3 Programming the Radar Head Radar Recorder User s Manual Connecting to the Radar Recorder Once you have the Radar Recorder installed t needs to be programmed to record the data you want To do this open the case of the Radar Recorder and connect your laptop to the serial port of the Radar Recorder Head unit NOTE The cable that connects the Radar Recorder to your
9. shown to the right when you first connect the adapter The drivers for the adapter are available through this feature so if you d like to allow the wizard to connect to the Internet select one for the first two options and click Next Found Now Hardware Wirard After you click Next or Welcome to the Found New if you have previously in x aria dati structed Windows to al gt This nica hase peu Ita ac e ways check the Windows USB FAST SERIAL ADAPTER Update web site for driv A Le IF pour hardware came with an installation CD ers you ll see the screen lt 2 os lloppy dick insert a mom shown to the right at do pou ward the and bo do Sha ae peri C Brad from a iat fic essen advanced This screen is used to tell i aaa ne Windows where to look Tick Heal to continue for the drivers it needs We Cueca recommend using the first selection Install the Software Automatically A 2 Appendix Note that whenever possible we recommend you use the drivers available through the Windows Update web site as this is the easiest method for load ing the drivers However if you are not able to use the Windows Update web site the drivers are also available on the Downloads section of the JAMAR web site Once you are ready to pro ceed click Next The Wiz ard will then start searching for the best available driv ers and you ll see a screen like the one shown to the right Once the wizard
10. LIMITED WARRANTY JAMAR Technologies Inc warrants the Radar Recorder against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year limited warranty on parts and one 1 year limited warranty on labor from the date of purchase For information on extended warranty call 1 800 776 0940 JAMAR Technologies Inc warrants each new instrument manufactured by the company to be free from defective materialand workmanship and agreestoremedy any such defect At its option it may furnish a new part in exchange for any part of any instrument of ts manufacture which under normal installation use and service discloses such defect The instrument must be returned to our factory or authorized service agent intact for examination with all transportation charges prepaid This warranty does not extend to any products which have been subject to misuse neglect accident vandalism or incorrect wiring not our own This warranty does not extend to damage caused by improper installation in disregard of the instructions furnished by us This warranty does not extend to products which have been repaired or altered outside our factory or authorized service agent There is a 90 day warranty on the rechargeable battery of the Radar Recorder In no event shall JAMAR Technologies Inc be liable for any damages arising from the use of this product including damages arising from the loss of information This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expres
11. The more familiar you are with the equipment before having to use it for important studies the better off you will be 1 3 Radar Recorder User s Manual 1 4 Chapter 2 Site Installation Chapter 2 Site Installation Radar Recorder User s Manual Installation Before going to the site to install the Radar Recorder check that you have the following items from the installation kit Pole mounting bracket Four locks with keys Chain You will also need a standard flat head screwdriver to tighten the mount ing clamp If you have not already cut the clamp kit band to length you will also need tin snips Check that your laptop is fully charged has the latest version of the TRAXPro software installed and that the date and time on the laptop are correct The Radar Recorder will synchronize its time and date to that of the laptop during setup Selecting a Site When choosing a location to install the Radar Recorder keep in mind that it will need to be mounted to a pole typically a utility pole or tree so the site will need to have one of these available for use For the best results the Radar Recorder should be installed e At a 45 degree angle to the flow of traffic Six to ten feet back from the road e At least six feet above the ground e Where the far side lane is no greater than 50 feet away e Where traffic is free flowing The unit should not be installed e At an intersection e Near where vehicle
12. aaa a 1 2 How is the Radar Recorder Powered 1 2 Belote You Ben ie 1 3 Chapter 2 S te Installations aueh 2 1 Installation ee 2 2 Selec Se Ai 2 2 Mounting the Radar Recorder i 2 3 Chapter 3 Programming the Radar Head sscsssssssssssssccsssescesssooes 3 1 Connecuneto the Radar Heid ana a 3 2 Seti USI sinora estensione 3 4 Setting the Radar Head Amoles ii 3 6 Entering asite Code sais 3 7 Uploading Settings into the Recorder 3 8 Checking the Installation with Live View 3 9 sinsth amp OpUons Screen uni 3 10 Data Memory Auer 3 11 Chapter 4 Downloading Data _ sssssssssssssssssssnssssssssssssssssssssssssssssnee 4 1 Downloade Data Lai Aaa 4 2 Chapter S Battery Care aueh 5 1 Ma intain no Your Battery msc idas 5 2 Battery Charens lei 5 2 Additional Notes sulla 5 3 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting _ sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssnee 6 1 Appendix aaea A 1 Delme USB Drivers oi A 2 Optional Solar Papel seminare A 6 SDECINICAHONS Amina caia A 7 111 Radar Recorder User s Manual Quick Setup Guide for the Radar Recorder 1 Install the TRAXPro software for use with the Radar Recorder following the instructions that came with the software 2 Check the battery voltage of the battery to be used for your study If the charge is suffic
13. at users verify the continuing accuracy of any device they use Should you detect any problems with any of our products please notify JAMAR Technologies immediately and discontinue use of the unit until we have verified its operation A 8
14. atus Light is not flashing at all What s wrong The Status light should flash every few seconds if the Radar Recorder is running If the light is not flashing at all the unit has most likely lost power First check that the battery connections are secure If they are next check to see what the voltage level of the battery is A fully charged battery should read 6 4 volts or higher The Radar Recorder will stop running if the bat tery falls to 5 5 volts The Status Light is flashing rapidly What s wrong The Status light will flash rapidly if the time and date on the Radar Recorder have not been set up This often indicates that the battery has drained see above and the unit s internal clock has reset itself Connecting a computer with the TRAXPro software installed will synchronize the Recorder s clock to that of the computer We recommend that the main battery be left connected after resetting the time to allow the backup battery to recharge When using LiveView no vehicles are displayed as they pass the site What s wrong There may be a problem with either how the Radar Recorder was installed or one of the settings that was entered during set up First make sure that you are aiming the correct area of the Radar Recorder toward the road You should be aim ing the crosshairs printed on the radar head as shown in the picture here at a 45 degree angle toward the road you want to record I Bm i Second check to see if the
15. d i Tai a Ba et pi Mi Fila A 3 Bu Gail Pat TALUD El p Che fiari b dicos Pa reed Once the second driver is installed you may see a message like the one below prompting you to restart your computer System Settings Change OOOO SIA I MESSA Rao EN deva DO SS nee ES ets YI eee entered PE POL Ie NO 2 compuber Vou must restart your computer before the new settings wil Lake effec Do you want bo restart your compuber no ed_e Restart your computer to complete the process of installing the drivers A 4 Appendix The process of installing the USB drivers has created a virtual comm port on your computer and assigned this port a number from 1 to 16 You will need to select this comm port number in TRAXPro when you go to connect to your Radar Recorder TRAXPro makes this easier to do by only listing the comm ports that are available in the connection screen However if you want to check to see what port number the virtual comm port has been assigned you can do so through the computer s Device Manager list To access this information right click on the My Computer icon then select Properties In the System Properties window click on the Hardware Tab then click the Device Manager button Click the plus sign next to Ports and you should see a list similar to the one shown below showing the port number that your computer has assigned 7 bevice manager Essi D x Ele gtin Yew jb A AN E ma 1 Popy dis n
16. d collecting data Keeping your battery properly charged is very important The rechargeable battery will begin to decay and become less effective if it is allowed to fall below 5 7 volts To avoid having to replace your battery prematurely keep it consistently charged A well maintained battery will last for years without having to be replaced Refer to Chapter 3 Battery Care for more information on battery maintenance Chapter 1 Introduction Before You Begin Before you attempt to collect important data with the Radar Recorder we strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with both the operation of the Radar Recorder and the software that is used with it by reading all the documentation that came with the equipment Important Note A detailed video demonstration on the installation and use of the Radar Recorder is available for viewing on the JAMAR website www jamartech com We recommend that you view this demonstration at least once if you are new to the Radar Recorder Whenever possible we recommend that you perform a test study if you are new to the Radar Recorder This will help you become comfortable with the operation of the equipment and how the data is both collected and analyzed This should make things easier for you when you have to do your first real study Few things are more frustrating than trying to figure out new equipment or resolve problems when working on a tight deadline or with critical data
17. g charg ing e It is normal for a battery to self discharge during prolonged stor age Always fully charge a battery prior to storage While in storage periodically check the batteries with a voltmeter to ensure they have not discharged below a level that may cause permanent damage e Always store in a cool dry location 5 3 Radar Recorder User s Manual e Keep batteries away from fire and do not incinerate they may explode e Under no circumstances should you attempt to open the battery case e Always observe polarity when connecting your battery to any electronic electrical device If your device is not protected for im proper battery hookup you may cause severe damage to the electronic circuitry The positive terminal may be indicated by a plus sign or red mark The negative terminal may be indicated by a minus sign or black mark e The effectiveness of the solar panel can be reduced if it is dirty or scratched up For best results try to keep the panel clean Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Radar Recorder User s Manual Troubleshooting The following are some frequently asked questions related to the Radar Recorder The possible answers that are stated with them are not necessarily the only answer but should be checked first If you cannot find the answer to your question do not hesitate to contact us Contact information is listed on page 111 of this manual The St
18. g good data Double check all setup settings and refer to the Troubleshooting chapter for more items to check 3 9 Radar Recorder User s Manual Using the Options Screen xj There are several default settings that you can configure with TRAXPro for use with the Ra dar Recorder To access these click the Op tions button The first option Use Metric Units sets the Live View to use KPH for speed and meters for length when showing vehicles The second option Always Clear After Down load tells TRAXPro to always clear the mem ory of the Radar Recorder after data has been downloaded The Clear Recorder Memory button will delete all data from the memory of the Radar Record er The Reset Recorder button will clear the mem ory AND reset all the settings of the Recorder to their factory defaults Data Memory Sia Ma 1 Pareti Data GO 22077 PM E BETT VOM Br y Mr 0 Gisele 80 The Radar Recorder contains 4 MB of internal memory With this memo ry t will record up to 500 000 vehicles 3 10 Chapter 4 Downloading Data Chapter 4 Downloading Data Radar Recorder User s Manual Downloading Data Note The Radar Recorder can either be downloaded in the field to a lap top or brought back into the office to download to a desktop Once you have recorded all the data you want it can be retrieved from the Radar Recorder using your computer and the TRAXPro software To do thi
19. ient 6 3 or higher connect the battery to the Radar Recorder 3 Install the Recorder in the field following the directions in Chapter 1 For the best results the Radar Recorder should be installed Six to ten feet back from the road e At least six feet above the ground e At a 45 degree angle to the flow of traffic e Where the far side lane is no greater than 50 feet away e Where traffic is free flowing The unit should not be installed e At an intersection e Near where vehicles are likely to park e In a position that causes the radar head to be at an extreme angle e Near where pedestrians are likely to be crossing e Where the Radar s view is obstructed 4 Use the TRAXPro software to setup the Radar Recorder as described in Chapter 2 Use the Live View feature of the software to check that data is being recorded properly 5 Leave the Radar Recorder to record data for the time period you would like A fully charged battery will record data for up to 7 days If two fully charged batteries are installed recording time is up to 14 days 6 Download the data using the TRAXPro software 7 Use the TRAXPro software to view your data and produce reports 1V Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Radar Recorder User s Manual What is the Radar Recorder The Radar Recorder is an automatic traffic data collector distributed by JAMAR Technologies Inc It is designed for ease of use but contains ma
20. iers Universal Serial Bus controlar A 5 Radar Recorder User s Manual Appendix 2 Optional Solar Panel Under normal use the Radar Recorder can collect data for one to two weeks using battery power before you need to recharge For many portable applications this is fine as the recharging can be done once the short term data collection is finished However if you want to use the Radar Recorder to collect data on a long term basis such as at a permanent site having to swap out and recharge the battery every week or two can become tedious To eliminate this the optional solar panel can be used With the solar panel the Radar Recorder can collect data almost indefinitely under one bat tery charge The solar panel kit consists of the solar panel and mounting bracket shown in the picture here There are many possible ways to mount the Solar Panel for use with the Radar Recorder One option is to use the mounting bracket that is includ ed with your kit This bracket can be used in many configurations one possible configuration is shown to the right Refer to the instruction sheet that comes with the mounting bracket for more details and additional options For the best results install the solar panel at a location free from daytime shadows Once the Solar Panel has been mounted it can be connected to the Radar Recorder using the blue solar panel connection port located on the side of the Radar Recorder
21. laptop makes use of a USB serial adapter This adapter requires that a USB driver be installed for it to work correctly If you received your laptop directly from JAMAR the driver has already been installed so you do not need to worry about this If you are using your own computer when you plug in the USB adapter for the first time you should see a pop up message along your Windows taskbar like the one shown to the right Installing device driver software yx i Click here for stabs 3 2 Chapter 3 Programming the Radar Head Windows will take a minute or two to find the proper driver and install it Your device is ready to use MB This process is done when you see the message shown to the right Device driver software installed success ally If the driver does not install automatically refer to the appendix for in structions on manually installing the driver Start the TRAXPro software on your laptop and select Setup Radar Re corder from the Tools amp Preferences section of the Quick Start screen Once the Radar Recorder Setup screen appears click the Connect button Automatic Traffic Data Recorder Software z Open a Recent File Download Sie Cranicad Tratto Recorder rE g Oper EN RE Slat Date ene n End Date Dora riad SUA 22 Freee Tools amp Preferences Potter Eoi Beer Tinga at De tee Seen pa oe ine Enforcamar Boronia ar i Triep Dieci Car ve m Bat cheer agai TRAXPro wi
22. ll attempt to connect to the Radar Recorder and if successful show the current status of the unit The status lists the currently entered Site Code nate BIO 1006204 the configuration format defaulted to Per Vehi large cle the start and end date of any data currently Basen in the recorder the current firmware version of the Radar Recorder and the battery voltage level of both the main and backup batteries The buttons along the bottom of the screen are used to access other fea tures of the setup which are discussed on the next few pages 3 3 Radar Recorder User s Manual Setting Up a Study To setup a study tap the Settings button at the lower left of the main setup screen The Setup Mode screen will then appear which allows you to enter the lane configuration for your site There are three lane configurations that are available for data collection Normal Bidirectional mode Reverse Bidirectional mode and Single Lane mode Normal Bidirectional Mode Normal bidirectional mode is the most commonly used lane configuration This refers to a two lane road where the Radar Recorder has been mounted with traffic approaching the unit in the near side lane as shown below Chapter 3 Programming the Radar Head The distance from the Radar Recorder to the middle of the Approach Lane near side and the middle of the Recede Lane far side should be entered here as well as the installed height of the Radar
23. n do If the s gnal strength for a lane is low try slightly rotating the Radar Head toward that lane and see if the strength improves When I mount the unit close to the road it sometimes misses vehicles Is there anything I can do It is recommended that the Radar Recorder be installed at least 6 feet from the road way However if you must install it close the angle of the Radar Head is critical to ensuring that all vehicles are properly recorded I m getting a message that the Time and Date of my Radar Recorder is off What should I do When you use the Radar Recorder Setup option in TRAXPro to connect to your recorder TRAXPro checks to see if the date amp time in the recorder match those in the computer If it is off by more than 10 minutes you ll see one of the messages shown below 3 E The Time Date on your Radar Recorder is The Time Date on your Radar Recorder is off by 7 days 7 minutes off by days 8 minutes Press the Sync button to adjust or There is an active count in the recorder Cancel to exit without adjusting the ime and the time cannot be reset will take care of this next time you update your settings Device Time 6 21 2011 10 09 01 AM Device Time 6 21 2011 9 43 18 AM Computer 6 28 2011 10 01 26 AM Computer 6 28 2011 9 35 43 AM a The first message shown above appears if there is no count in progress in the Radar Recorder Click the Sync button to have the date and time in the Recorder s
24. ny options and features to provide comprehensive traffic data collection This device is a non invasive data collector that uses radar to gather highly ac curate traffic data which means there is no need to install any road tubes loops or other type of sensor in the road With the Radar Recorder you can gather data that includes vehicle speed length gap and volume At any convenient time you can transfer the data from the Radar Recorder to your computer for processing The Radar Recorder contains 4 MB of memory allowing you to record up to 500 000 vehicles How is the Radar Recorder Powered The Radar Recorder is powered by a rechargeable lead gel battery In general a fully charged battery 6 5 volts or higher will record data for 7 days before needing to be recharged An optional solar panel is also available for long term installations Refer to the Appendix for more details on this Note that when the Radar Recorder is first shipped to you the battery is disconnected and will need to be connected before first use We recommend that you check the voltage level of the battery when it is first connected A fully charged battery should register at 6 5 or higher If your battery is lower than this we recommend that you charge it before the first use Also note that the Radar Recorder will be in running mode whenever the battery is connected We recommend that you disconnect the battery whenever the Radar Recorder is not in the fiel
25. re is anything between the Radar Recorder and the Road that may be obstructing the view of the recorder Third double checking the distance values entered during the installation and setup of the Radar Recorder 6 2 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting I m having trouble with the Radar Recorder and want to reboot it Can I do that Yes you can reset the Radar Recorder to its factory default settings To do this connect your computer to the Radar Recorder then start the TRAXPro software In TRAXPro go to the Setup Radar Recorder then click the Con nect button Once connected click Options In the Options screen click Reset Recorder You ll then be asked if you are sure you want to reset the recorder If you answer Yes the recorder will begin the resetting process which takes about 30 seconds Note that resetting the recorder will remove any data from memory TRAXPro Automatic Traffic Data Recorder Software Be usdar Recorder ser Poeti a Ris Sie Na 00000007 Cog Pertseticie Data art Date GO 22077 PM BIT Vai aM i E Mar 60 Back 80 I want to clear the memory of the Radar Recorder Can I do that Yes you can clear the memory of the Radar Recorder To do this follow the same steps described above but click on the Clear Recorder Memory button instead 6 3 Radar Recorder User s Manual When using LiveView to watch vehicles being recorded the signal strength seems low Is there anything I ca
26. s open the case of the Radar Recorder and connect your laptop to the serial port of the Radar Recorder Head unit NOTE The cable that connects the Radar Recorder to your laptop makes use of a USB serial adapter This adapter requires that a USB driver be installed for it to work correctly If you received your laptop directly from JAMAR the driver has already been installed so you do not need to worry about this 4 2 Chapter 4 Downloading Data If you are using your own computer when you plug in the USB adapter for the first time you should see a pop up message along your Windows taskbar like the one shown to the right Installing device driver software Ax ji A Click here for stabus Windows will take a minute or two a Your device is ready to use ax Yi to find the proper driver and install it LITE Device driver software stated successi This process is done when you see the message shown to the right If the driver does not install automatically refer to the appendix for in structions on manually installing the driver E i Select Download TRAXPro E Traffic Recorder from Automatic Traffic Data Recorder Software _ JE the Download sec Open a Recent File Download tion of the Quick Start O cn mi Tate ori menu Denia Fs Greet oe Ders FPA ma Tools amp Preferences Est Ripari Theses Cal Deliut Saja Fe Uns Erlen Seti gt gt Setup Haidar Recordar na Salup Black Cad gt
27. s are likely to park e In a position that causes the radar head to be at an extreme angle e Near where pedestrians are likely to be crossing e Where the Radar s view is obstructed Chapter 2 Site Installation Mounting the Radar Recorder Once a s te has been selected the Radar Recorder can be easily mounted using the installat on kit Step 1 Prepare the mounting bracket for installation by cutting the clamp band to the length desired with snips For a standard utility pole installation cut the band in half Once the band is cut thread it through the openings on the pole bracket Step 2 For the most accurate results the bracket should be installed so the Radar Recorder is facing traffic on a 45 degree angle Once you have determined this position wrap the bands around the pole and place the bracket IMPORTANT Note that the area of the Radar Recorder that you are aiming toward the road are the crosshairs printed on the face of the Radar head as shown in the picture here Radar Recorder User s Manual Step 3 Insert the fasterners into each end of the band then engage the fasteners and tighten the clamp with a flat head screwdriver or nut driver Me Chapter 2 Site Installation Step 4 Insert the pegs on the back of the Radar Recorder s mounting bracket into the large holes of the pole mounting bracket and slide the Radar Recorder down to secure it in place Again note that it
28. sed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale or use of our products JAMAR Technologies Inc reserves the right to make improvements on the product and or specifications at any time without notice Questions concerning this warranty or any JAMAR Technologies Inc product should be directed by mail or telephone to JAMAR Technologies Inc 1500 Industry Road Suite C Hatfield PA 19440 215 361 2244 COPYRIGHT NOTICE This manual is copyrighted All rights are reserved This document may not be in whole or part photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writ ing from JAMAR Technologies Inc Copyright 2012 by JAMAR Technologies Inc Radar Recorder User s Manual If you have any questions about the Radar Recorder that you cannot find answers for in this manual there are several ways to get additional infor mation On the Hardware Support section of our web site at www jamartech com Contact us by e mail at sales jamartech com Contact us by phone at 215 361 2244 Monday Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern time Volume 1 13 March 2012 11 Table of Contents Technical Support Go filled iii Quick Setup Guide for the Radar Recorder ssssssssssscccccccccccccccceccccecesssosoo v Chapter 1 Introduction oki 1 1 What isthe Radar Recorder
29. tall height TRAXPro determines what the a 10 Iren angle of the radar head should be to provide Rocade Lara in fea the most accurate results It then displays this recommended angle as shown in the picture to the right To set the angle simply rotate the radar head up or down as shown in the picture below IMPORTANT Note that the area of the Radar Recorder that you are aiming toward the road are the crosshairs printed on the face of the Radar head as shown in the picture here Chapter 3 Programming the Radar Head Entering a Site Code a The data in the Radar Recorder includes the date and time that the study was done but no direct information on where the study was done Use of the Site Code is a way for you to identify the kedhe f ire fo lnctos Agos Lene Fe N Siate Fed Pecede Lana i a I Do assigned study location which can make data Fiecuined Fadar Head Ale 1 processing easier F Binds Lana Ste fon Note that using a site code is not required Some people always use site codes others never do It Eu ses is a personal preference If you choose to use site codes we recommend that you create a unique site code for each location that you use to collect data For example if you decide to record your first set of data at a specific location on Main St you might create the site code 00000001 or any combination of eight numbers that you want for this location and enter this into the
30. y to operate efficiently and to produce reliable and correct data Batteries should not be allowed to sit ina discharged state for any length of time Once the battery discharges below 5 7 volts damage to the cells has already begun Symptoms of a damaged battery are 1 The battery will not charge to its full capacity of 6 4 volts or higher 2 The battery will only hold a charge for a short time under load conditions 3 The battery will discharge faster than normal during storage under no load With this in mind recharge the battery to its highest potential normally from 6 4 volts and up once it has fallen between 5 9 and 5 7 volts The battery can be charged using the Radar Recorder Battery Charger that came with the unit Battery Charging Monitor your battery voltage by checking the Radar Recorder Setup screen of the Geet ns 1 shoe TRAXPro software We recommend that ma the battery be recharged to 1ts highest charge Config Pes ehice Data level usually 6 4 volts and above once it tata alae discharges to between 5 9 amp 5 7 volts A good battery may charge as high as 6 8 volts ny Mae 60 fucks 00 gt ne Fans Mae 60 Buche 10 gt nahen or better A defective battery may not charge any higher than 6 1 volts after a reasonable charge time Charge time will vary with the level of the battery voltage Usually a bat tery of 6 0 volts can be charged to its highest potential in 12 hours or less Chapter 5
31. yncronized with the computer immediately The second message shown above appears if an active count is in progress in the Recorder It lets you know that the date and time will be syncronized the next time you upload settings into the Recorder Additional support information can be found on our web site at www jamartech com If you are unable to find a solution to your problem contact us using the information on page iii of this manual 6 4 Appendix Appendix A 1 Radar Recorder User s Manual Appendix 1 Installing USB Drivers The first time you connect the Radar Recorder to a computer using the USB adapter you will need to install the drivers for the USB adapter There are two drivers that will be installed one right after the other The Windows Found New Hardware message will pop up then the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear One of the features of Win EEN dows is to use your Internet connection to search the Windows Update web site for any available drivers for USB devices you connect to your computer like the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windora wall search hor Guard and updated palbusre by looking on your computer on the hatdeie inatalistion CO ci on the Windia BE BEE late Petr Can Window correct bo Wirda Updale lo teach fer sobra fer te lime oni USB adapter If you have a not used this feature before you ll first see a screen like Click Ment to continue the one
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