Traffic Tally 3 User Manual
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1. required are a small plastic flat blade screwdriver for sensitivity and time delay adjustment a magnet for reset a shovel and pick if burying a sensor plus the TT 3 and any optional materials or tools that will aid installation H a Pressure Mat Installation The pressure mat sensor is easy to install and works well in all weather conditions To install the pressure mat sensor you will need a shovel maybe a pick and a bag of sand Dig a trench about 4 feet wide 4 6 inches deep and 6 inches longer than the pressure mat across the trail Remove any rocks and roots so the trench bottom is a fine soil or sand bed Lay a bed of sand then lay the pressure mat in trench and cover with soil or trail material Dig a narrow 9 foot long trench from the mat area to the specified counter location optional conduit can be used to protect the lead in cable Attach 5 pin connector cable end to TT 3 input and adjust sensitivity pot to about the 12 00 position lt pointing straight up gt and set the delay to the quarter till position pointing to the left Walk on the mat to make sure you get a count before completely burying mat and cable Note If counter does not count try turning sensitivity up further If counter double counts try turning the delay up further see section II c for further explanation on sensitivity and delay adjustments Once you have verified counter is advancing bury the mat and cable leading up to the counter Copyrigh2. Diamond Traffic Products P O Box 1455 76433 Alder Street Oakridge OR 97463 Traffic Tally 3 Field Unit Instruction Manual Seismic Infra Red Pressure Mat Volume Counter Version 2 00 Revised 10 11 06 Table of Contents I Introduction 1 I a Product Description 1 I b Battery Life 0000 1 I c How To Use This Manual 2 II Familiarization III Sensor Installation 4 III a Pressure Mat Installation 4 II b Passive Infrared Installation 5 II c Seismic Sensor Installation 6 IlI d Culvert Clamp 8 III e Road Bar Installation 9 IlI f General Differences 10 Appendix A Basic Troubleshooting 11 Appendix B Failure Identification 13 Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED I Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Traffic Tally 3 Seismic Infrared Pressure Mat Counter This manual describes the operation and programming of the TT 3 Counter Please read and understand this manual before attempting operation La Product Description The TT 3 is a data gathering instrument designed for use in the field The extruded welded aluminum case is tough light and very weather resistant Life expectancy of the single replaceable C sized lithium battery is five years The unit can operate using a seismic sensor infrared sensor or a pressure mat detector The only adjustments required are for sensitivi
3. d or the Pressure Mat and or the TT 3 Infrared Sensor The seismic sensor gives a signal to the TT 3 when it senses a vibration in the soil The TT 3 examines the signal to determine if it is a count If the TT 3 determines a valid signal the count register is incremented In the case of repetitive signals for example footsteps the TT 3 has a time delay which you can adjust to avoid multiple counts Attachments for the seismic sensor include the road bar and the culvert clamp While a basic installation with the TT 3 Unit and the seismic sensor or the pressure mat is preferred the road bar can be used across soft trails or dirt roads for added signal pickup The clamp is intended for use on culverts or cattle grates in the road In the situation of a gravel or dirt road where a culvert is located the clamp makes installation simple and helps conceal the unit The TT 3 Infrared Unit IR Unit can be mounted on a tree or pole to monitor the infrared radiation present in the lens field of view When it senses a change in the level that change is processed by the IR unit Ifa suitable change in infrared radiation is present the IR processing circuitry signals the count registry to index one count Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3 III Sensor Installation Ideal conditions are dirt or gravel roads hiking trails or any other location where a bulk count is desired The only materials normally
4. e delay needs to be increased Note adjustment located on the face of the counter four 360 degree revolutions to attain maximum setting on newer versions of the TT 3 If it is at maximum try moving the seismic sensor farther away from the site In the case of the IR sensor it might need to be moved away from the target zone to provide a thermally stable background Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 12 Appendix B Failure Identification This appendix is for identification of a failed component or cable in the TT 3 System IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION Diamond Traffic Products requires any TT 3 Unit or Optional Sensor which malfunctions during its FACTORY WARRANTY PERIOD to be sent back to the factory for repairs This appendix is provided expressively for the purpose of identifying failed components and is not intended for repairs If you attempt or perform any repair or disassembly on a TT 3 Unit or Optional Sensor which is still covered under a factory warranty YOU WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED Section 1 Description of Components Test Unit Definition In order to test any component of a TT 3 system you will need what is known as a Test Unit A test unit is a component that is known to be working perfectly which you can use to help identify the exact problem with another component When testing the TT 3 Seismic System some cautions must be taken Vibratory motion in
5. eck all connections check sensitivity and time delay levels sensitivity should be at maximum to test a units response Counter won t stop counting It might be that the sensitivity setting is too high and needs to be turned down In the case of the infrared sensor there might be too much background thermal noise in the target area Check for moving brush which could reflect sunlight running water or other reflective disturbances in the background Check for nearby power lines which put electrical noise into the cables For the seismic sensor check for background vibration such as nearby train tracks highways or repetitive mechanical equipment such as motors air conditioners or swaying trees and bushes To adjust sensitivity on the TT 3 locate the circular dial on the face plate insert a small screw driver or pot knife and turn the sensitivity dial located on the faceplate clockwise to increase or Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 11 Counter clockwise to decrease Note Later versions of the TT 3 have a precision pot which has four 360 degree revolutions between minimum and maximum Counter counts twice Time delay needs to be increased If the time delay is at maximum try moving the seismic sensor farther away from the site In the case of the IR infrared sensor it might need to be moved away from the target zone to provide a thermally stable background e Counter over counts Tim
6. ggering Output The face of the TT 3 Main Unit has Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 14 LCD Counter Magnetic Reset Control Marker Sensitivity and Time Delay Adjustment two dials The TT 3 Seismic Sensor w Molded Cable is a one piece unit DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CABLE OR DISASSEMBLE THE SENSOR UNIT The only part which may be removed is the metal spike for mounting purposes The TT 3 IR Infrared Detection Unit is the short cylindrical component with the cable connector on one end and the IR receiving lens on the opposite end The IR lens is very sensitive do not attempt its removal Bending or deforming the transmissive plastic will greatly reduce the performance of the unit A soft damp cloth can be used to clean the lens Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 15 5 Pin External Wiring Diagram Far TT 3 Black lt ted with White FIR cable or Red Pin gt i Siesmic lt inputta TT 3 gt Ground lt ted with Spare Not Pin 1 gt Connected Power For IR lt Red gt Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 16
7. he markings as shown in Figure 2 Place the road bar into the trench On the end where the sensor will be insert the spiked end of the sensor into the mounting hole Using a crescent or other suitable wrench tighten the mounting bolt firmly There is no need to over tighten it should just be snug With the sensor sticking up extend a trench for the cable lead off of the site toward the area where the TT 3 unit will be until natural camouflage for concealment can be used Cover the bar and sensor firmly packing the soil or gravel CROSS SECTION OF ROADWAY NOT TO SCALE R08 ee ee Bur ted RY yo Bensor 6 8 l Road Bar L l I I Ep neces eee ees ee er ey ey eee ee ee a Ge es a ie es ee ee ee ee 4 lt TT 3 Unit off to side of Roatvay From this point follow the steps as outlined in Basic Installation Section II c Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 9 General Difference Between IR Sensor and Seismic Sensor The IR Unit can be installed 15 80 feet away from a trail when detecting people in ideal conditions 15 50 feet in adverse conditions The IR Unit should be installed at least 20 feet away and up to 250 feet when detecting vehicles in ideal conditions 20 to 150 feet in adverse conditions For maximum reliability and accuracy distances of 20 80 feet are recommended Mount the IR Unit to a stable object so the IR can be aimed Sight down the IR Unit and aim it at the de
8. le for use Simply connect the clamp to the culvert or cattleguard and tighten with a crescent or other suitable wrench The spiked end of the sensor is then inserted into the mounting hole and tightened snug Do not over tighten The sensor may be placed in any position for concealment purposes however it is suggested you place the clamp at the top of the culvert with the sensor inserted into the clamp with the spike pointing downwards Culvert dhi i t i _ a To TT 3 Unit 2 ZA Sensor Eolt Figure 4 From this point the same steps may be followed as in Basic Installation Section II c for sensitivity and delay adjustment If any other installation requirements are to be met or if you discover a new emplacement method which works well for you call us We welcome new installation ideas and are always available for installation consultation Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 8 III e Road Bar Installation The metal road bar can be used with the seismic sensor in areas where added sensitivity is required The user should first attempt a basic installation see pages 6 7 and if the system is not sensitive enough for the location the road bar can be used Place the road bar attachment on the ground with the end that the sensor is to be attached nearest the side of the trail or road Mark the road trail where the bar lies Dig a narrow trench about eight inches deep along t
9. lking speed and step For a typically narrow hiking trail the seismic sensor can be placed away from the trail using natural concealment for ease of installation If the target area is wider than 10 feet it is suggested to place the sensor directly along the side of the trail A typical wide trail placement option is shown in Figure below To install the seismic sensor simply dig a shallow hole about six inches down push the spike end of the sensor firmly into the soil then cover Natural concealment should be used as much as possible To conceal the cable dig a shallow narrow trench off of the trail until natural foliage can be used for concealment Connect the cable to the TT 3 Unit The unit may show several counts while being connected Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 6 To adjust time delay have a walker walk down the trail on the side nearest the sensor Adjust the time delay so that only one count is tallied while the walker is passing by However be aware that a long delay may cause the TT 3 to not count close following hikers When adjustment is satisfactory reset the counter to zero by placing the magnet over the space marked reset on the counter face The TT 3 unit may now be locked and secured Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 7 M d Culvert Clamp The culvert clamp is ideal in any count location where a culvert is availab
10. sired target area After the IR Unit is secure and pointed to the target area connect the TT 3 Unit to the IR Sensor The primary difference between the seismic and the infrared sensors is in the time delay step For the seismic the time delay is adjusted by the walker being closest to the sensor For the infrared the walker must be at the farthest edge of the Target Zone Have a walker yourself or another person walk down the trail on the far edge of the Target Zone Adjust the time delay so that only one count is tallied while the walker is passing by When adjustment is satisfactory reset the counter to zero by placing a magnet over the space marked reset on the counter face The TT 3 unit may now be locked and secured Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 10 Appendix A Basic Troubleshooting You ve Installed the System and It Doesn t Work Listed below are some common problems and solutions with installations of the TT 3 Unit and attachments It does not cover failed component possibilities They are covered in Appendix B If you meet a situation which is not covered and you find a new solution or if you have a problem and cannot find a solution call Diamond Traffic Products for information 541 782 3903 between the hours of 8am and 4pm Mon Fri PST LCD display does not come on Call DTP for battery replacement procedure Counter will not count Ch
11. t 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 4 II b Passive Infrared Installation The TT 3 Infrared attachment TT 3IR is an example of today s technology Passive infrared needs no reflector since a light beam is not used Instead it monitors background radiation level and looks for quick changes in this level It is relatively easy to install as long as you follow the guidelines listed below The Target Area a should have a background that is as thermally stable as possible Examples of unstable backgrounds are river or stream water trails with roads in the background b and leafy bushes which will move in the wind A good back ground would be solid trees a dirt bank or other non moving feature The Detection Zone c should be as free of intrusions such as branches leaves etc as possible DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE SENSING UNIT There are some very sensitive components in the interior of the unit and improper handling will destroy the device Figure 3 below shows the detection area for the TT 3 IR Sensor IR Sensor r Detection Zono te a TT 3 Unit 35 maximum range Target Area 5 diameter at 35 distance from lens 26 diameter at 25 distance from lens Figure 3 Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 5 III c Seismic Sensor Installation The TT 3 seismic sensor has a range of 15 feet in soft soil for a normal size adult with an average wa
12. the area such as an air conditioner or even a computer fan will have an effect on any tests attempted For the TT 3 Infrared Sensor background thermal noise such as a window or a heater will also have a detrimental effect on testing Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 13 The basis for isolating defective system sub components is to start with a functioning system and substitute in one at a time sub components of the malfunctioning system You will need to test for proper operation after each substitution is made For example suppose you have a failed TT 3 main unit and a TT 3 IR infrared detector unit with a separate cable but you don t know what part has failed If you happen to have another like unit that is correctly functioning you could swap the IR infrared detector between operating and failed units If the functioning unit still functions and non functioning unit still fails then the IR detector is not the cause Move on to swapping the main instrument etc Section I Description of Board and Cable Components A full TT 3 system consists of TT 3 Main Unit with Lid Lock and Magnet and one of the following o TT 3 Seismic Sensor w attached Cable o TT 3 Pressure Mat w attached Cable o TT 3 IR Infrared Detection Unit w Separate Cable The TT 3 Main instrument housing can have one or two connectors located on the back of the unit Seismic IR Sensor Input or Pressure Mat Remote Tri
13. ty and time delay These two adjustments are located on the face of the counter and are made by using a small plastic screwdriver provided with the counter The sensitivity is factory set at mid range that should work for most applications We recommend you consult with Diamond Traffic before adjusting sensitivity Resetting the counter display to zero is accomplished by placing a magnet over the area marked control on the face of the unit I b Battery Life The TT 3 battery will power the seismic sensors or pressure mat sensor for approximately five years When using the TT 3 IR the battery life is approximately two years The C cell battery should be replaced at this time To be sure the watertight seal is maintained we suggest you send the TT 3 back to the factory for battery replacement Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1 Ic How To Use This Manual This manual completely describes the installation operation of the TT 3 and all attachments Section II Familiarization of the TT 3 Unit and attachments Section III Sensor Installation Appendix A Some basic installation trouble shooting procedures Appendix B For in depth troubleshooting Copyright 1991 2008 Diamond Traffic Products ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2 II Familiarization Before attempting to use your TT 3 you should become familiar with the main components of the system These include the TT 3 unit and the TT 3 Seismic Sensor an
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