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1. JAMAR Echo User s Manual LIMITED WARRANTY JAMAR Technologies Inc warrants the JAMAR Echo against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year limited warranty on parts and 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 material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect At its option it may furnish a new part in exchange for any part of any instrument of its 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 water 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 Inno 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 expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for2. In TRAXPro go to the Jools menu and select Re process Last TRAX Dump Change the directory to the JRead path then select the JPDAO000 dmp file from the list You can then process the files as you normally would with TRAXPro Refer to the TRAXPro manual for more details 2 16 Chapter 3 Installing the JAMAR Echo JAMAR Echo User s Manual The JAMAR Echo is designed to be mounted to a tree Z sign post or pole For ease of installation we recom E i mend using the mounting bracket included with the Echo s installation kit This kit contains all the equip V y ment needed to install the Echo in the field Installing the Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket included with the Echo is designed to help make the installation of the unit as easy as possible This bracket can be attached to the back of the Echo using the steps described below Insert a long screw through one of the screw holes in the front of the Echo Using the screwdriver included with the kit attached one of the L clamps to the back of the unit facing inward Chapter 3 Installing the JAMAR Echo Insert the long clamp between the L clamps and secure with four screws Run the installation cable through two of the holes on the mounting bracket The Echo is now ready to be taken into the field for final installation 3 3 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Installing the JAMAR Echo in the Field The JAMAR Echo is designed to be mounte
3. Echo User s Manual When multiple vehicles pass the Echo in quick succession the sound from the two vehicles can merge together The Repeat Time setting allows you to address this Enter in milliseconds how long the Echo should wait before it assumes the sound it hears is from more than one vehicle and records a second count The default setting is 3000 ms which should work well for typical traffic speeds from 25 45 mph If the Echo appears to be undercounting the vehicles in platoons decrease the number For small platoons the Repeat Time works well However for larger pla toons this can cause the Echo to begin overcounting To reduce the impact of large platoons the Max Repeat setting is used to limit the number of detections from a single platoon The default value for this is 3 The DT or Dead Time setting allows you to enter a period of time in mil liseconds that the Echo will wait after it records a count before it will accept another one This setting can help to prevent double counting of individual vehicles The default value is 500 ms If the Echo appears to be double count ing vehicles increase this value If the Echo appears to be missing vehicles that are close together and undercounting decrease this value Downloading the JAMAR Echo Time stamped counts done with the JAMAR Echo can be analyzed with the TRAXPro software a comprehensive data analysis program from JAMAR If you do not already own this program
4. an evaluation copy can be down loaded from the JAMAR web site for trial The download of data is done through the serial port on the Echo using a serial cable such as the JAMAR universal cable It is not required that a JAMAR cable be used Any compatible RS 232 serial cable will work Note that time stamped data in the Echo can also be retrieved and pro cessed using the free JPDA amp JRead software This can be done through either connecting to the Echo s serial port or wirelessly using the Echo s Bluetooth wireless connection Using the JPDA amp JRead software is covered in the next chapter To prepare to download your data connect the serial cable to a serial port on your computer Most serial ports are a 9 pin plug and there may be more than one on the computer The ports may be labeled on the computer itself with COM 1 listed as 1 or A and COM 2 listed as 2 or B Refer to chapter 5 Troubleshooting for tips on avoiding problems when using a computer s serial port Once the serial cable is plugged into the computer plug the other end into the Echo You cannot download studies that are currently in progress If you have acount in progress that you would like to download you must end the study by pressing TAB until Stop is visible then pressing DO On the Echo itself you must have the display visible to download data If the unit is in power saving mode and the display is not visible hit either the TAB or DO key to
5. are unable to find a solution to your problem contact us using the information located on the first page of this manual Appendix JAMAR Echo User s Manual Specifications Size 6 5 x 4 7 x 3 2 Weight Approximately 3 5 pounds Power Four D Cell alkaline batteries Interface RS 232 serial communications port 9 pin DBS socket or Bluetooth wireless connection Download Speed Up to 115200 bps Memory 256 KB Internal Memory capable of recording approximately 80 000 vehicles in time stamped mode Clock Always active real time clock Data Collection Formats Total Volume Time stamped raw data Input Acoustic Detector Temperature Range Minus 4F 40C to 131F 55C Display Wide Temperature 16 character LCD display Output Binary file capable of being read by JAMAR TRAXPro soft ware and JAMAR JPDA software We are pleased that you have chosen the JAMAR Echo for your data collec tion needs We have strived to develop a unit that is easy to use yet highly accurate The Echo has undergone extensive testing to verify the accuracy of its operations and each unit is tested before it leaves our facility However just like other complex electronic devices problems can occur We always suggest that users verify the continuing accuracy of any device they use Verification against manual counts should be performed on an annual basis to assure proper operations and results Should you detect any problems with any of our products pl
6. of how to do this consult the instructions that came with your PDA It is recommended that you place your PDA into its cradle and allow Ac tiveSync to run prior to starting the installation procedure The installation software will use ActiveSync to copy the files to your PDA Place the JPDA CD into the CD drive of your computer The computer should recognize the new CD and show you the Installation Options including one to Install JPDA Select this option Installing NET Framework If this is a new installation you must first install the NET framework for your PDA s operating system If you are unsure of what operating system is running on your PDA on the PDA go to the Start menu then select Set tings select the System tab and click on About Note that JPDA only supports the Select a program s check box if you want to install it on pour mobile device ot cles the check box youwentiowemovethe Windows Mobile 5 0 or 2003 operating program from your device Note If a progran that you inet ie not feted the procam nias systems designed to be used on your mobile device l Click on the installation button for your xj PDA s operating system and the instal ary bs lation of the NET framework will begin ENCCRCCECRCCERACENRNN During installation you ll see a screen et similar to the one shown to the left Space avaiable on device E iraa pogen into the default inatalletion folder Once the installation is co
7. tab is located between one of the batteries and the battery contact when new units are shipped Remove this paper tab before using the unit Once the batteries are fully connected in the unit the Main Screen of the Echo will appear 1 3 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Main Screen A 16 character LCD display located in the middle of the JAMAR Echo s control panel is used to display the current options and status NOTE The display of the Echo has a power saving feature that turns off the screen if the unit has not been disturbed for several minutes To bring the display back up simply hit either the TAB or DO key Once power is provided to the Echo the Main Screen appears 5 9V 00000000 This screen shows the battery voltage on the left side of the display which allows you to monitor the battery status Generally fresh batteries should register at 5 8 to 6 0 VDC Batteries should be replaced when this voltage falls to around 4 5 to 5 0 The unit will stop recording data once the voltage falls to approximately 4 0 volts Depending upon use and temperature where the unit is installed the batteries may last for more than six months before they need to be replaced Refer to Chapter 4 Battery Care for more information on battery maintenance When the Echo is powered on it begins recording counts which are displayed on the right side of the Main Screen At this point if you are only interested in recording overall totals you can procee
8. the TAB button repeatedly and notice that you loop through these five screens always coming back to the Main Screen Now we ll take a look at what we can do with the five option screens Reset Screen When at the Main Screen press the TAB key once and the Reset Screen will appear Reset 00000000 This screen is used to reset the current count total visible on the right side of the display Press the DO key while on this screen and notice that the count total resets to zero and you are taken back to the Main Screen Note that if you are in the Reset Screen and decide that you do not want to reset the count total simply wait a few second without doing anything and the JAMAR Echo will return to the Main Screen on its own Alternatively you can press the TAB key until you return to the Main Screen Note also that selecting the Reset option will also stop any current time stamped study being done and immediately start a new one We will find out more about time stamped studies in the next section 1 5 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Start Time stamped Study Screen When at the Main Screen press the TAB key twice and the Start Time stamped Study Screen will appear Start 00000000 As we have learned when you power on the JAMAR Echo it begins counting and shows the count total on the right side of the display This information is useful if you want an overall count of vehicle volumes However what if you want more detailed informati
9. to change the time date or date format in the Echo be sure to check the Set Time Date box on the left side of the TCU If this box is not checked the TCU will ignore the time date and format settings when uploading to the Echo The Site Code is a description that can be saved with the Time stamped study to help you identify the location of the data when processing it These values are part of the Site Code field in TCU Note that you are not required to use these fields for your studies they are provided for those users who would like to use them The second line of the Site Code field is used to enter the Site ID while the third line is used for the Station ID The first line is not used with the Echo and is disabled You can enter any information in these fields that will help you identify the count Once you have the Date and Time set the way you x want and have entered any Site information you are ready to upload this information First make sure Finished the display of the JAMAR Echo is visible then click the Configure Unit button in TCU The Finished screen should then appear which indicates that the upload was successful Note that several other settings specific to the Echo can be uploaded using the TCU program These are in the field on the far right side of the TCU The Sensitivity level can be set refer to page 1 8 for more information on this setting as well as the Repeat Time Max Repeat and DT JAMAR
10. 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 151 Keith Valley Road Horsham PA 19044 215 491 4899 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 2007 by JAMAR Technologies Inc ii If you have any questions about the use of the JAMAR Echo please call the following number 215 491 4899 Monday Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern time You may also contact us by e mail at sales jamartech com Address any correspondence to JAMAR Technologies Inc 151 Keith Valley Road Horsham PA 19044 1411 Volume 1 6 August 2007 ill JAMAR Echo User s Manual Table of Contents Technical Support sewssssssssssssisisvosossssososssssososssdso ssssdcsosssssssossoso iii Initial Setup Guide for the JAMAR Echo osossosesesoeoesesesoseeoeoesesesosocoesesosocoseeses v Quick Programming Guide for the JAMAR Echo cscssessssssssssessenseees vi Chapter 1 Using The JAMAR Echo sesses
11. use There s just one option on If hardwired Connect PDA to JAMAR data collector the screen to deal with whether you Fress Se want to read all the studies in your Echo If wireless n Press Go or just the new studies in the Echo The Echo can have multiple studies from different times stored in memory JPDA is able to recognize which of these stud ies have already been downloaded and which are new The All New option lets you take advantage of this When you download your data if you only want the new studies done since you last downloaded you should select the New option However if for whatever reason you want to download all the studies stored in memory both old and new select the AlI option The default option is to download just New studies We recommend leaving this selected unless you have a specific reason to change it to All Note You cannot download studies that are currently in progress If you have a study in progress that you would like to download you must end the study before attempting to download Once you have the option you want you are ready to read your data If you are using a hardwired connection a cable connected from the PDA to the Echo make sure the cable is properly connected then press Go If you are using a wireless Bluetooth connection no cable connected to the data recorder just press Go 2 11 JAMAR Echo User s Manual The rest of this tutorial covers usi
12. O key and notice that Sen Sen Def Default Def changes to Sen L Press DO again and Sen L Low the display changes to Sen VL Press it again Sen VL Very Low and it changes to Sen VH Press it again and Sen VH Very High it changes to Sen H Press DO one more time Sen H High and the display goes back to Sen Def The table to the right lists what each setting represents In general if your Echo is overcounting the sensitivity should be adjusted to either Low or Very Low If it is undercounting the sensitivity should be adjusted to either High or Very High Note that the Echo will use whatever setting you have selected on the Sen sitivity Screen so be careful when making changes on this screen As noted before the Def setting should work for most applications Uploading Information to the JAMAR Echo When in Time stamped count mode it is important that the Echo have the correct time stored in its memory The time along with several other pieces of information can be uploaded into the Echo using the free TCU software which can be downloaded from the Software Downloads section of the JAMAR web site www jamartech com After downloading the installation file for the program double click on it and follow the on screen instructions to install the program on your com puter Once the program is installed it can be used to upload information into the Echo using the serial port on the Echo and a serial cable such as the JAMAR
13. PM S 12 01 2005 04 15 00 PM 16 10 12 01 2006 04 30 00 PM 13 1 12 01 2006 04 45 00 PM 24 2 12 01 2006 05 0000PM 28 43 12 01 2006 05 15 00 PM 28 14 12 01 2006 05 30 00 PM 2 45 12 01 2006 05 45 00 PM 2 ie 12 01 2006 08 00 00 PM 18 12 01 2006 06 15 00 PM 17 3 12 01 2006 06 30 00 PM 14 1g 12 01 2006 06 45 00 PM 10 20 12 01 2006 07 00 00 PM 6 Direct 1 1 12 1 2005 40355PM 1 12 1 2005 4 12 05 PM 1 127 2005 4 1211 PM_ 1 1271 2005 1227 PM_ 1 1271 2005 41245PM 1 12 1 2005 41259PM 1 12 1 2005 413 13PM 1 12 1 2005 41349PM 1 12 1 2005 41410PM 1 12 1 2005 414 PM 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 18 1271 2005 4 14 49 PH 1271 2005 4 15 08 PM 21 12 01 2006 07 15 00 PM 1271 2005 4 15 40 PM 22 12 01 2005 07 30 00 PM 12 1 2006 4 16 13 PM 12 01 2006 08 00 00 PM lt 25 12 01 2006 08 15 00 PM on 12 01 2006 06 30 00 PM 3 7 6 23 12 01 2006 07 45 00 PM 5 4 3 24117 1271 2005 4 16 56 PM 25118 1271 2005 4 17 13 PM X H 4 gt H Scanner la ll gt F In the Time Stamp format each recording in the study is listed with its time stamp For example in the Time Stamp study shown above the first recording occurred at 4 09 20 PM In the Interval format the recordings in the study are grouped together into the interval time period selected For example in the 15 Minute study shown above the first time listed is 4 00 00 PM and the second time listed is 4 15 00 PM This means that the data i
14. bring it back up Once the display is visible the download will transfer all time stamped studies currently stored in memory At this point refer to the TRAXPro software manual for information on how to setup the software for downloading Note that the Echo will auto matically sense whatever baud rate you select in the software The higher the baud rate the faster your data will be downloaded 1 13 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Downloaded counts will remain in the memory of the Echo until they are cleared Refer to page 1 8 for information on how to clear the memory Important Do not clear the memory of the Echo until you are certain that the data has been successfully downloaded to you computer Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software JAMAR Echo User s Manual Introduction to JPDA JPDA is free interface software for the JAMAR Echo that runs on a Personal Digital Assistant PDA This program is designed to make setup of the JAMAR Echo and retrieval of data from it amore convenient process Data that has been retrieved with JPDA can be transferred to a desktop computer using the free JRead software JRead allows the data to be processed and output to a TRAXPro or Excel file along with other formats Supported PDAs JPDA currently runs on Pocket PC based PDAs It does not currently sup port Palm PDAs In general almost any Pocket PC version PDA made in the last couple of years should work There are several companies that sell Pock
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16. correct close JPDA and reset the time and date on the PDA itself If the Set Clock checkbox is checked then JPDA will set this time and date into the Echo when you perform the upload Below the clock field are the Site Code and Station ID fields Whatever you put in here will show up in the corresponding fields when the study is processed and can be printed on reports with the data You can fill in the fields however you wish Note that it takes a little bit of practice to enter text and numbers into a PDA The easy way to do it is to use the popup keyboard and tap the letters and numbers to enter the information You can also learn to enter letters and numbers using the handwriting recognition option that is part of all PDAs With a little practice you can learn to enter the letters and numbers much faster than with the popup keyboard 2 8 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software Once you have the information entered 2 4 Bluetoath Console 4 10 38 QD that you want tap the Upload Info Bluetooth Browser Select a Bluetooth device button to begin the transfer to the data c recorder 3 Scanner If you are using Bluetooth and the PDA 000000 is able to find an available Bluetooth equipped device nearby you ll see a screen like the one shown to the left This screen allows you to select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to Each Bluetooth equipped data re corder is listed with its serial number so if yo
17. d to a tree or pole about 4 to 5 feet from the ground It should be set about 5 12 feet back from the roadway to be monitored with the front of the Echo facing the roadway It should be parallel to the road so that the acoustic sensor is aimed directly across the road What makes for a good location There are a few question you should ask when choosing a location to in stall the Echo 1 Is the area chosen particularly noisy To record the most accurate data the Echo needs to be mounted so that it is not in an overly noisy environment Do not place the Echo near a play ground near an airport or close to construction zones All these types of sounds could possibly trigger the Echo to count 2 Is there anything at the location that will help hide the Echo The less visible the Echo is the less likely it is to be vandalized If you are planning on mounting the Echo to a tree look for a tree with a large trunk 3 4 Chapter 3 Installing the JAMAR Echo A larger trunk will help hide the outline of the Echo as well as be more stable in the wind Mounting the Echo where it will be concealed by a bush or tree branches will hide the Echo very well but may require that the foli age be trimmed periodically to keep it from blocking the Echo 3 How easy will it be to reach the Echo To retrieve the data if you are not using a wireless connection see Chapter 2 you will need to be able to remove the front panel and either read
18. d to installing the Echo in the field as discussed in chapter 3 If however you would like to use some of the other options the Echo has like storing GPS coordinates or starting a time stamped study read on The remainder of this chapter covers in a tutorial style some of the ad ditional options you have in setting up the Echo using the control panel Note that you can also perform these functions remotely using the JPDA software which is discussed in Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Using the JAMAR Echo Selecting Options There are two buttons on the control panel of the JAMAR Echo that are used to navigate through the various screens and select options The black TAB key is used for navigation while the red DO key is used to select an option With the Main Screen visible remember if the display goes into power saving mode press either key to bring it back up go ahead and press the TAB key Notice that the screen changes to show Reset on the left side of the display rather than the battery voltage Your current count total is still visible on the right side Press TAB again and the screen changes to show Start Press TAB again and it shows GPS Press TAB again and it shows CLR MEM Press TAB again and it shows Sen Def Press TAB on more time at it takes you back to the Main Screen which shows the current battery voltage The five screens we just went through are the ones used to select various options in the JAMAR Echo Press
19. e next screen details the license information for the program To accept the license agreement and continue with the installation click Yes The Read Me file for the program will then be displayed Click Next to continue The Choose Destination Location screen then appears You can use this screen to select where the program is installed To use the default location click Next The Select Program Folder screen allows you to select the program folder for the installation To use the default location click Next At this point you have provided all the information necessary to start install ing the program A summary of the information is provided Click Next to begin copying files Once all the files have been copied the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen will appear 2 4 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software Inst allSheedd Wirard InstaltSheeld Wizard Complete Setup has frashed nslaing JResd on you compute F Launch ifiesd 2 5 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Getting Started Once you have installed JPDA and JRead you are ready to start using JPDA Tap on the JPDA icon in the Programs menu This loads the Main screen Main Screen The Main Screen is arguably the most important screen in the software Nearly all of the software s functions can be accessed from this screen The main options on this screen are PD gt 4 10 25 View Downloaded Files View a list of A downloaded files Read Retrieve data
20. e stated with them are not necessarily the only answer but should be checked first before contacting us If you cannot find the answer to your problem ques tion do not hesitate to contact us Contact information is listed on the first page of this manual There is no display visible on the JAMAR Echo Check that the unit is not in its power saving mode The display automati cally goes out when the Echo has not been disturbed for several minutes To bring the display back up hit the DO or TAB key The display on the JAMAR Echo will not come on The battery voltage may have gone too low to power the display Replace the batteries then see if the display comes up Note that this will reset the total to zero on the Echo s display The data is not being collected in the format desired When turned on the Echo collects overall volume data which is shown on the right side of the display To start the time stamped data collection format where each activation is stored in memory with a time stamp press the TAB key until Start is displayed then press the DO key The data produced is not accurate Make sure that you have not installed the Echo in an overly noisey environ ment Since the Echo counts by listening to vehicles passing loud ambient noises can cause it to mis count Refer to page 3 4 for more tips to selecting a good location A number of settings on the Echo can also be adjusted to improve accuracy dependin
21. ease notify JAMAR Technologies immediately and discontinue use of the unit until we have verified its operation A 3 JAMAR Echo User s Manual
22. er If the Echo is properly connected you will see a message saying that the unit has been found on the comm port selected x Ble About Refresh Configure Serial Port Fate oa a Comn5 gt IV Set Time Date R Enable High Spaad Communications SCANNER r ECHO 7 Use PC Time Date 7 Use Main IR Repeat Time 3000 Date Format Units Eem Mex Repeat 3 g c e C Meti e USA Word Engish C Metic poety ar is fz foe lot fo E y Date DBV E Sensitivity 07 4 10 4 07 sy 700 Rl e iiccot tot C Vey High Spacing cs 00 r FF UsedTT C High Comsne D Detak 7 151 Keith Valley DT 0053 me a aa A Pi te bne TS Code anar Building Interval Length 60 min C Very low The TCU can be used with several different types of JAMAR equipment so not all options in the program apply to the Echo Settings that do not apply are disabled when connected to a Echo The settings we ll use are Time Date Site ID and Site Code 1 10 Chapter 1 Using the JAMAR Echo The Time and Date listings in the TCU can either be manually typed in or read from your computer s clock To enter a time or date manually be sure the Use PC Time Date box on the left side is unchecked If you place a check in this box the TCU will use the computer s clock for the time and date The Date Format field can be used to control how the date is listed in the Echo The options are USA month day year or World day month year If you want
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24. et PC PDAs with the most popular being those made by Hewlett Packard the Ipaq series Regardless of brand Pocket PC PDAs look very much the same since they run the same operating system Choosing which PDA is right for you can be complicated because there are many different features available However JPDA will be much more useful if the PDA you use has Bluetooth wireless capability With JPDA software running on a PDA equipped with Bluetooth wireless capability it is possible to setup and retrieve data from the Echo without ever having to remove it from the field Software Updates Updated versions of JAMAR software are released periodically and are posted on the JAMAR web site Users of JPDA may download updates to the program to make sure they always have the latest version of the software on their PDA To download the latest version of JPDA go to www jamartech com and then select Downloads from the list of options Software Support If you encounter any problems while using the program or have any ques tions on specific operations refer first to this manual For up to the minute information on all known issues with the program refer to the JPDA support web page at www jamartech com JPDAsupport html Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software Installing The Software It is a simple process to install JPDA on your PDA It is required though that you have set up an ActiveSync partnership with your desktop computer If you are unsure
25. f the JAMAR Echo contains the battery holder The batteries can easily be popped out and replaced You should use high quality alkaline batteries which you can get at any convenience store The overall volume total shown on the main screen of the Echo will reset if the batteries are removed However any data collected in Time stamped mode will be retained in memory by an internal lithium battery even if the D cell batteries are removed Just to be safe however we suggest that you download the data in memory to your computer before you replace the bat teries then clear the memory after the new batteries are installed to reset everything properly sesso TV PORTA N Tees Be very careful to observe the proper polarity when installing new bat teries Prolonged use of the JAMAR Echo with incorrectly installed batteries can cause batteries to burst damaging the unit Do not mix old batteries with new batteries or mix brands of batteries when replacing the batteries This can cause batteries to burst damaging the unit We recommend that you keep track of when you have changed the batteries in the Echo and establish a regular routine for changing them This should help to avoid having to change the batteries in the middle of a study Chapter 5 Trouble shooting JAMAR Echo User s Manual Troubleshooting The following are some common questions problems that can be encoun tered when using the JAMAR Echo The possible answers that ar
26. from the Echo Prefs Set Preferences for JPDA Setup Upload settings to the Echo Once you initiate a task from the Main screen you will be presented with an other screen specific to that particular operation such as reading the Echo When the task is completed you will return to the Main screen If this is your first time using JPDA if you re reading this it probably is then you will need to provide JPDA with the proper Preference Settings Tap the Prefs button at the bottom of the screen This opens the Preference screen Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software Preferences Screen The Preferences screen allows you to adjust the major parameters of JPDA You can select the port number and baud rate that will be used to com municate with the data recorder by selecting the desired option from each drop down box Set the Comm Port to 1 if you ll be connecting through your PDA s cradle port connector PDA Preferences 2 37 Comm Port Baud Rate If you ll be connecting via wireless Bluetooth select the outbound bluetooth GPS Enabled e port of the PDA This is typically the GP Commi Port COME second port listed with the BT suffix GPS Baud Rate in the list of ports If you ll be connecting using an adapter plugged into the CF slot select the port option listed with the CF suffix Ok a Set the Baud Rate as desired This controls the speed of the data transfer The higher the
27. g on your counting location The first to check is the Sensitivity Setting which can be adjusted from the default setting to High or Very High if the Echo appears to be undercounting or Low or Very Low if the Echo appears to be overcounting Refer to page 1 8 for more information on the Sensitvity setting Other adjustment settings include the Repeat Time and Dead Time which are discussed on page 1 12 5 2 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting GPS coordinates will not load from a GPS receiver Check that the GPS receiver has been configured to transmit in the format required by the Echo The GPS receiver must be set to transmit one of the following NMEA messages GPRMC GPGLL or GPGGA Cannot connect to the Echo for upload or download First check your connection between the JAMAR Echo and the computer A serial cable should be plugged firmly into the serial port of the JAMAR Echo and a serial port on the computer The following tips should help you to avoid problems when download through a computer s serial port 1 You must correctly identify what port you are plugging the cable into The 9 pin connectors used for serial ports are also used for serial or parallel printers mice plotters video cards and other devices Just because your cable fits into a connector on your computer does not mean it is a serial port Consult your computer instruction manual if you have any questions on which ports are serial ports on your computer 2 Man
28. hat are available for selection You must end the time stamped study to access the additional options Tab back to Stop showing on the display and press the DO key The display will change to the one shown below Stopped 00000000 At this point the time stamped study is stopped and stored in memory A little later on we will see how this study can be downloaded and how it can be cleared from memory After a few seconds the Echo will reset itself to the Main Screen GPS Screen When at the Main Screen press the TAB key three times and the GPS Screen will appear GPS 00000000 GPS coordinates can be loaded into the Echo by connecting a handheld GPS receiver to the serial port on the Echo s control panel Note The GPS receiver must be set to transmit one of the following NMEA messages at 4800 baud GPRMC GPGLL or GPGGA Press the DO key and the display will change to the one shown below Plug the GPS receiver into the Echo s serial port and if the receiver is config ured properly the Echo will receive the coordinates and begin showing them on the display alternating between showing latitude and longitude Press the DO key to accept the coordinates and the Echo will return to the Main Screen Note that if you press the DO key on the War ng screen when no GPS receiver is connected the Echo will cancel out to the Main Screen 1 7 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Clear Memory Screen When at the Main Screen press the TAB key fou
29. igure the settings of the Echo These settings include the time and date which you should set for your location if you will be doing time stamped studies JPDA can also be used to start amp stop studies and retrieve data from the Echo Step 4 Install the Echo in the field Refer to Chapter 3 for information on how to pick and good location and how to physically install the Echo Step 5 Start a new study using either the JPDA software or the programming guide listed on the next page JAMAR Echo User s Manual Quick Programming Guide for the JAMAR Echo To start the JAMAR Echo install 4 D Cell batteries and the Main Screen will appear This screen shows the battery voltage and the count total 5 8V 00000000 When powered on the JAMAR Echo automatically begins counting Reset 00000000 Resets Count Total to zero Starts time stamped study Start 00000000 Start 00000000 9 Started 00000000 Started 00000000 Stops time stamped study Stop 00000000 00000000 Stop 00000000 Stopped 00000000 Stopped 00000000 00000000 Connect GPS receiver ars 000000 O Tan Pressing DO will cancel clear Press TAB then DO to clear CLR MEM 00000000 CLR N 00000000 TAB Press DO multiple times to scroll Sensitivity settings Sen Def 00000000 Sen L 00000000 vi Chapter 1 Using the JAMAR Echo JAMAR Echo User s Manual What is the JAMAR mall The JAMAR Echo is an acous tic data recorder that has bee
30. ill display the unit s status as shown Unit Type JAMAR Echo Firmware v1 0 06 to the left SN 016659 Voltage 4 7 Time Date 05 10 07 13 24 05 The top line displays the unit type This Site Code 151 Keith Valley is followed by the firmware version The next line displays the Echo s se rial number which is followed by the current battery voltage The fifth line displays the Time and Date which is followed by any Site ID and Station ID information that has been uploaded into the unit The eighth and ninth lines list any GPS coordinates that have been stored The next line lists whether the Echo is recording a time stamped count or is idle The final line list the current total on the Echo s display Now that we ve checked the status of the Echo we can have it start a new time stamped count for later downloading To do this we tap the Start but ton to begin a new time stamped count A confirmation screen then tells us the count has started 2 10 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software Retrieving Data from the Echo The main purpose of JPDA is to allow you to retrieve data from a JAMAR data recorder like the JAMAR Echo There are many different types of JAMAR equipment that can be used with JPDA so first use the dropdown menu just below the Read button to select the JAMAR Echo Once this has been selected tap the big Read button Read Counter Data q 4 19 The Read Counter Data screen is fairly easy to
31. ion ID eae oe een loaded Files screen appears as shown to the left Note that you can also access this in formation at any time from the Main screen by tapping the View Downloaded Files button This screen allows you to see what data files are currently stored in JPDA The serial number of the data recorder Delete from which the file was read is listed followed by any Site Code and Station ID that were stored with the file Note that this screen can be used if you want to delete any of the data files stored in the JPDA To delete an individual file highlight it by tapping on it then tap the Delete button To delete all the files tap the Delete All button If you want to see more details of a particular file highlight the file by tap ping on it then tap the Header Info button gt d 19 a 4 10 03 This screen shown to the left provides File Header Summary additional information about the file you selected Filename JPDA0O0 dmp File Created 5 7 07 3 27 08 PM Fle Stee 4K The information provided includes the date and time the file was read into Model Echo JPDA the type of data recorder it was s from the serial number of the data re Firmware 0 0 voltage 5 0 5 0 corder and more Tube Layout L 4 Count Type Expanded Basic Tap OK when you are done looking at the file details and you ll be returned to the list of downloaded files Tap Close to return to the Main screen Serial Nu
32. mber 16659 2 13 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Transferring Data from JPDA with JRead Once you have read the data from your JAMAR Echo into JPDA you lI need to transfer that data to your laptop or desktop computer for data processing This transfer is accomplished using the JRead program JRead was included with your JPDA CD If you have not already installed the program do so now Directions on how to do this are on page 2 4 Once JRead is installed plug your PDA into your computer and let them connect via ActiveSync x The figure to the left shows the screen you see when you run the software This screen reminds you to have the PDA in the cradle and to have Ac tive Sync running on your computer eat ie Click the Read PDA but ton when you are ready The software connects to the PDA veg 2 using the Active Sync software Boe a0 Tha esker court has KOT teengrocessed and copies several temporary files containing all the data in JPDA from the PDA into a folder on your computer You will then see the screen shown to the left Moti coous conteo Agah ea This screen lists all the studies that have been transferred from JPDA with the currently selected study highlighted in black All other studies will be colored light red indicating that they have not yet been processed Note that once a study has been processed from the list it will be colored green You are given several options for how to
33. mplete you ll see a screen prompting you to check your PDA to see if any additional steps ee are needed On the PDA itself you may be prompted to restart Remove from both locations To remove the selected program from both f your device and this computer chick Remove panini Installing JPDA Once the NET framework is installed you are ready to install JPDA Click on the Install JPDA option on your computer When the first installation screen appears click Next 2 3 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Next you will see the License Agreement displayed on the screen If you agree to the terms of the agreement select the J accept the terms in the licence agreement option and click the Finish button Active Sync connects to the PDA and begins installing the program When complete you ll see a screen prompting you to check your PDA to see if any additional steps are needed Once you ve installed your JPDA software the icon for JPDA has been added to your list of applications on your Programs Screen of the PDA You tap on the JPDA icon to run the software Installing JRead JRead is a utility program who s purpose is to allow you to transfer the data in your PDA to your computer for processing The JPDA CD Installation Options should still be running on your com puter If not re insert the CD Select the Install JRead option and the installation for the program will begin When the Welcome screen appears click Next Th
34. n specifically designed to count vehicles without the use of in vasive sensors on lower volume roadways This unit will register at distances up to 40 50 feet The Echo can collect data in two modes overall volume or indi vidual time stamped recording These two modes allow you to use the same piece of equipment to go from a simple volume count which can be read off the display to comprehensive time stamped data that can be transferred to a computer for generating professional reports How It Works The average vehicle emits a recognizable sound signature An acoustic detector can recognize the specific signature of this and determine when a vehicle is or is not present The Echo contains an acoustic detector located near the bottom of the unit as shown in the picture to the right When aimed at a roadway the Echo will record a count whenever a vehicle enters the detec tion zone Acoustic Detector 1 2 Chapter 1 Using the JAMAR Echo Setting Up the JAMAR Echo To begin using the JAMAR Echo unscrew the two screws from the front of the Echo and lift off the front cover Inside you will see the control panel for the unit along with the battery compartment With Front Cover With Front Cover Removed AJJAMAR ZS TECHNOLOGIES INC Control Panel The Echo is powered by four D Cell Alkaline batteries which are included with the unit when it is shipped IMPORTANT To preserve battery life a paper
35. n the first listing covers the time from 4 00 00 up to 4 14 59 In our example we see that there were 13 recordings in this time period 2 15 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Once you have selected the Interval Length you want click OK Next click the Export Excel button and you will be prompted to assign the file a name and select a folder to save it in ar eet l Once you click Save the Verify Export C Progam Fier AMAR URead Time Stamp xir pos an window will appear as shown to the left This window allows you to either 2 onsas c directly open the newly created file with Excel open the folder where the file was saved or exit back to the JRead processing screen Please make a selection from the options below In addition to the Excel format you also have the option to save the data in an ASCII format This is a standard comma delimited text format which can be opened with any word processing program like Word or Notepad The interval options and saving process for this format are the same as for the Excel format The final option you have for processing the data is with the TRAXPro data analysis program This is the software also used with JAMAR TRAX traffic data recorders and contains comprehensive analysis and reporting capabilities Processing for this format is done directly with TRAXPro so if you own this program and would like to use it at this point you would exit the JRead software and start TRAXPro
36. ng a wireless connection however the steps are essentially the same using a hard wire connection Reading Data with Wireless Bluetooth If you are using a wireless Bluetooth connection to connect to the Echo when pacrgedbaieen POR you tap the Go button JPDA will attempt to find all the nearby Bluetooth devices You ll then see a screen similar to the one to the left 2 2 Bluetoath Console 4 10 38 tok This screen allows you to select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to Each Echo is listed with its serial number so if you have multiple devices you can choose a specific one C Always use the selected device Tap the device you want to connect to and JPDA will attempt to connect If successful the screen will change to show the message Downloading Block followed by a number representing the block of data that is being read in Each block represents approximately 1000 characters JPDA doesn t know how many blocks the Echo is going to send it just processes each block until the Echo is done View 2 Note that if JPDA is not able to connect the screen will show and error that the download has timed out In this case see the troubleshooting chapter for issues to check Once the download is complete the View Downloaded Files screen will appear 2 12 View Downloaded Files Downloaded Counts 9 30 When you have finished downloading data from your Echo the View Down Site Code Stat
37. number the faster the transfer Some older PDA s may not be able to handle baud rates over 19200 baud For now select 57 600 as the baud rate JPDA allows you to use a GPS receiver to store the exact location of the study along with the data if you have a GPS receiver plugged into your PDA Enable this if you are using GPS otherwise leave it set to No Now JPDA s settings are tailored to your equipment and the program is ready to be put to work for you Tap Done to return to the Main screen JAMAR Echo User s Manual Setup Screen JPDA can be used to configure a number of settings in the Echo First select JAMAR Echo from the dropdown list below the big Read button on the Main screen Next tap the Setup button and the Setup screen will appear If you are planning to do a time stamped study with the Echo this screen allows Set Gock you to load information related to that mmiddiyyyy O ddimmiyyyy JAMAR Echo Settine 7 1 47 study into the Echo To do this you will need to connect to the Echo using either a wireless Bluetooth connection or by plugging into the comm port on the Echo This tutorial covers using a wireless connection however the steps are essentially the same using a hard Get Get Info wire connection Upload inf Info When the Setup screen comes up it shows the time and date in the Set Clock field at the top These are read in directly from the time and date set on the PDA If they are not
38. on such as specific information on when the volumes are occurring That s where the Time stamped study comes in The Echo has the ability to record and store a time stamp of every individual count it records These time stamps are stored in memory and can later be downloaded into the TRAXPro or JPDA software for processing The Echo s internal memory is 256 KB which will hold approximately 80 000 time stamps before becoming full Press the DO key while on the Start screen and the display will change to the one shown below Started 00000000 The overall count total shown on the display will reset to zero and the unit will begin storing the time stamped data internally The Echo will then return to the Main Screen Note For your time stamped study to be accurate it is important that the Echo have the correct time stored in its memory Refer to the Uploading Information to the JAMAR Echo section on page 1 8 for more information on this From the Main Screen hit the TAB key twice and notice that the Start option has now been replaced by Stop This screen will appear if you cur rently have a time stamped study in progress and it gives you the option to stop that study Stop 00000000 1 6 Chapter I Using the JAMAR Echo Hit the TAB key a few more times and notice that it will loop you through only two options Reset and Stop When a time stamped study is in prog ress these are the only two options of the original four t
39. process the studies the most com monly used being the Export Excel and Process with TRAXPro In the Excel format your data will be converted into a standard Excel spreadsheet file which you can then open with that program for analysis or reporting 2 14 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software To export a file into Excel the first thing you need to do is select the interval length for the data This is done by clicking on the nterval button on the left of the button row interval Lengt Time Stamp C1 Mite When this button is selected a list of the available interval C 5Minutes lengths is shown The options are Time Stamp 1 Minute C 10Minutes 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 30 Minutes and 60 CC Mines Minutes C WMintes G 6OMinaes The Time Stamp option produces a file listing the individual CEJ time stamp to the second of every recording in the study The other options will group the data into the interval time selected Below are examples of the exported time stamp and 15 minute interval formats E microsoft Excel Time stampis ialx EREI 127172005 i _1 Stat Date _2 Stat Time 3 Ske Code 2m 2 Slat Time 4 09 00PM 3 SteCode 1234 4 Staton ID Keth Valley Road 4 Staion ID Kath Valey Road 5 Latus 00000 South 5 Lattude 0 000 South 00 000 East 6 Longhude T0000 Ean veras Time jon 7 T Direction 1 127172005 4 03 20 PM B 12 01 2006 04 00 00 PM 13 12 1 2008 4 08 45
40. r times and the Clear Memory Screen will appear CLR MEM 00000000 The Clear Memory option can be used to delete time stamped studies that have been stored in memory However to prevent studies from being ac cidently deleted you are required to confirm that you want to clear the memory Press the DO key and the screen shown below will appear CLR N 00000000 On this screen the N means No do not clear memory If you press DO at this point the Echo will cancel out of the memory clear process and return to the Main Screen Press TAB instead and the screen shown below will appear CLR Y 00000000 On this screen the Y means Yes do clear memory If you press DO at this point the Echo will clear all stored time stamp studies from memory and return to the Main Screen Sensitivity Screen When at the Main Screen press the TAB key five times and the Sensitivity Screen will appear Sen Def 00000000 The Sensitivity option can be used to select how sensitive the acoustic sensor should be when recording data The initial setting Def stands for Default and will work fine for most applications However if you install the Echo at a location where it appears to be overcounting due to extraneous noise or undercounting due to its distance from the vehicle sounds this setting can be used to make adjustments 1 8 Chapter 1 Using the JAMAR Echo With the Sensitivity Screen showing on the Sensitivity Table display press the D
41. the display or connect a serial cable For convenience you will want to be able to access the unit easily However to deter vandals you may want to compromise in that area 4 How far does the Echo need to record The Echo will record data up to a maximum of 45 feet We do not recom mend that you attempt to record data beyond this distance Once you have selected the installation location wrap the installation ca ble around the pole or tree you have selected pointing the Echo toward the spot to be counted Thread each loose end of the installation cable through the cable clamp as shown in the picture below 3 5 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Pull the cable ends tight so that the Echo is tight against the tree or pole then tighten the nuts on the cable clamp using the installation kit s nut driver as shown in the figure below The JAMAR Echo is now installed and ready to begin recording data 3 6 Chapter 4 Battery Care JAMAR Echo User s Manual Battery Care The JAMAR Echo is powered by four D Cell batteries Use of low power electronics in the Echo makes it possible for the batteries to last up to several months depending on use The main screen shows the current battery voltage Fresh batteries should read from 5 8 to 6 0 volts Batteries should be replaced when this voltage falls to around 4 5 to 5 0 The unit will stop recording data once the voltage falls to approximately 4 0 volts The front compartment o
42. u have multiple devices you can choose a specific one C Always use the selected device Tap on the Echo you want and the setup info will be transferred You will then be returned to the Setup screen If you ever what to check what information is currently stored in your Echo the Get Info button basically does the reverse of the Upload Info button Tap Get Info and JPDA will read in the Site Code Station ID and GPS info that is currently stored in the Echo Status Screen Another option on the Setup screen is Status Tap this button and you ll be taken to the Status screen as shown to the left JAMAR Echo Status 1 06 ot connected to scanner The Status screen allows you to con trol a variety of commands for the Echo including starting and stopping a time stamped study Start and Stop buttons resetting the total on the unit s display Reset button checking to see a list of time stamped studies stored in memory Dir button and deleting all studies from the memory of the recorder Clear button 2 9 JAMAR Echo User s Manual In addition this screen can be used to check the current volume total from the Echo s display Tap the green Status button at the lower left of the display to check the cur rent status of the Echo If you are using Bluetooth you have to select the device you want as described in the previous section Bluetooth Console gi q 1 28 If JPDA is able to connect to the Echo it w
43. universal cable It is not required that a JAMAR cable be used Any compatible RS 232 serial cable will work Note that the upload can also be done using a PDA running the free JPDA software This can be done by either connecting to the Echo s serial port or by using the Echo s Bluetooth wireless connection Using the JPDA software is covered in the next chapter To prepare to upload your information to the Echo connect the serial cable to a serial port on your computer Most serial ports are a 9 pin plug and there may be more than one on the computer The ports may be labeled on the computer itself with COM 1 listed as 1 or A and COM 2 listed as 1 9 JAMAR Echo User s Manual 2 or B Refer to chapter 5 Troubleshooting for tips on avoiding problems when using a computer s serial port or what to do if your computer does not have a serial port On the Echo itself you must have the display visible to upload informa tion If the unit is in power saving mode and the display is not visible hit either the TAB or DO key to bring it back up Once the display is visible start the TCU software When you first start the program you will be xj prompted to select the Comm Port on the computer Please Select Com Port that will be used by the TCU Click OK and the program will start Once the program is open select the comm port to be used by clicking on one of the radio buttons in the Select Comm Port field in the lower right corn
44. y computers have more than one Comm port You will need to know which Comm port you are configured to use Comm ports are designated as COMx where x is a number from 1 to 16 You will need to know this number to download the unit 3 Some devices that are plugged into a computer s Comm port will not al low the Echo to download its data properly These are devices that require a program called a device driver to be running in the computer at all times These device drivers are very self centered and think that all the data com ing into the Comm port is for them Digital cameras mice digitizer boards PDAs and light pens are all devices that require these device drivers to be running If you have to unplug a device from the serial port to plug the Echo in or if you are using a switch box be sure that the device does not have a driver running in memory 4 If you have a conflict with another device on a Comm port or if your computer does not have a serial port you can use a USB port by using a USB to Serial Converter These devices allow serial peripherals like JAMAR equipment to interface with a USB port There are several of these devices available on line and at computer stores Go to the hardware support sec tion of our web site for a link to one of these devices that we have tested and found to work well 5 3 JAMAR Echo User s Manual Additional support information can also be found on our web site at www jamartech com If you
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