icoms TMS-SA User manual

TMS-SA: above ground and portable traffic counter
User guide Version 2.7
TMS-SA –USER GUIDE

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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Table of contents................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 List of figures ....................................................................................................................... 4
2 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE............................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Use of the TMS-SA............................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Identification of the equipment.......................................................................................... 7
2.3 Safety instructions............................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Packaging............................................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Safety precautions during use............................................................................................. 8
2.6 Warranty.............................................................................................................................. 8
3 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Concept ............................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Functions ............................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 Technology .......................................................................................................................... 9
4 PREFACE .................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Minimum required configuration...................................................................................... 10
4.2 Installation of the IcomSoft TMS-SA ................................................................................. 10
4.3 Connect to radar or read an existing file........................................................................... 10
4.4 Bluetooth connection with the PC .................................................................................... 12
5 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................... 13
5.1 Physical installation of the radar....................................................................................... 14
5.1.1 Choose the direction according to the detection direction...................................... 14
5.1.2 Positioning the mounting bracket............................................................................. 14
5.1.2.1 Change the radar mounting bracket ..................................................................... 14
5.1.2.2 Installing the pole support –Standard 45° mounting bracket.............................. 15
5.1.2.3 Installing the pole support –Optional steerable bracket...................................... 16
5.1.3 The angles.................................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Configuring the radar ........................................................................................................ 20
5.2.1 Step 0/5: basic parameters ....................................................................................... 20
5.2.2 Step 1/5: radar location............................................................................................. 21
5.2.3 Step 2/5: installation mode....................................................................................... 21
5.2.4 Step 3/5: slope........................................................................................................... 22
5.2.5 Step 4/5: radar installation parameters.................................................................... 23

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5.2.6 Step 5/5: summary .................................................................................................... 24
5.3 Measurement.................................................................................................................... 25
6 DOWNLOADING DATA............................................................................................................... 26
7 ANALYSING THE DATA............................................................................................................... 29
7.1 Rain and/or parasitic measures filter................................................................................ 29
7.2 Data display ....................................................................................................................... 29
7.3 Data filters......................................................................................................................... 29
7.4 Graphs ............................................................................................................................... 30
7.4.1 Speed Categories....................................................................................................... 30
7.4.2 Length Categories...................................................................................................... 30
7.4.3 Global chart............................................................................................................... 31
7.4.4 Hourly flow................................................................................................................ 31
7.5 Speed Categories............................................................................................................... 32
7.6 Length categories .............................................................................................................. 32
7.7 Statistics............................................................................................................................. 33
7.8 Export ................................................................................................................................ 33
7.8.1 Formats...................................................................................................................... 33
7.8.2 Excel report ............................................................................................................... 34
7.8.2.1 Preliminary ............................................................................................................ 34
7.8.2.2 Vehicle categories based on vehicle lengths......................................................... 34
7.8.2.3 How to change the time interval aggregation in the Excel report........................ 35
7.8.2.4 How to change the vehicle length categories in the Excel report......................... 36
7.8.2.5 How to load a customized report template in the IcomSoft................................. 38
7.9 General settings................................................................................................................. 39
8 RADAR CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................................... 40
8.1 Physical description........................................................................................................... 40
8.2 Technical characteristics ................................................................................................... 40
8.2.1 Power supply............................................................................................................. 40
8.2.2 Operating temperature............................................................................................. 41
8.2.3 Sealing ....................................................................................................................... 41
8.2.4 Detection direction.................................................................................................... 42
8.2.5 Accuracy of the measurements................................................................................. 42
9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 42
9.1 Legal declaration ............................................................................................................... 42
9.1.1 ........................................................................................................................ 42
9.1.2 Industry Canada......................................................................................................... 42

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9.1.3 FCC............................................................................................................................. 42
9.1.3.1 FCC 15.21 Information to user .............................................................................. 42
9.1.3.2 FCC 15.19(a)(3) Labelling requirements................................................................ 43
9.1.3.3 FCC 15.105 Information to user ............................................................................ 43
9.2 Contact details................................................................................................................... 43
9.2.1 Manufacturer: ........................................................................................................... 43
9.2.2 Your distributor ......................................................................................................... 43
10 ANNEX 1: ERROR ACCORDING TO INSTALLATION ANGLES....................................................... 44
11 ANNEX 2: ANDROID APP............................................................................................................ 45
11.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................... 45
11.1.1 Concept ..................................................................................................................... 45
11.1.2 Download the app..................................................................................................... 45
11.1.3 Hardware requirements............................................................................................ 45
11.2 Installation......................................................................................................................... 45
11.3 Bluetooth connection........................................................................................................ 46
11.3.1 Pairing a new unit...................................................................................................... 46
11.3.2 Connecting an already paired radar.......................................................................... 48
11.4 Radar configuration........................................................................................................... 49
11.5 Measure mode .................................................................................................................. 50
11.6 Download the data............................................................................................................ 51
11.7 Share the files.................................................................................................................... 52
11.8 Erase the measurements................................................................................................... 53
11.8.1 Erase the data from the radar................................................................................... 53
11.8.2 Erase the files from the device.................................................................................. 53
12 ANNEX 3: 3G MODEM COMMUNICATION................................................................................ 54
1.2 LIST OF FIGURES
Screenshot 1: welcome ......................................................................................................................... 11
Screenshot 2: connection...................................................................................................................... 11
Screenshot 3: connecting to a Bluetooth device .................................................................................. 12
Graph 1: one direction .......................................................................................................................... 13
Graph 2: both directions ....................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 2: distance to the axis, unidirectional - bidirectional................................................................. 14
Figure 3: 45° oriented conical bracket .................................................................................................. 15
Figure 4: TMS-SA without bracket......................................................................................................... 15
Figure 5: steerable bracket.................................................................................................................... 15

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Figure 6: alignment tool ........................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 7: mounting bracket................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 8: pole bracket + rear bracket.................................................................................................... 16
Figure 9: radar installed on the pole bracket........................................................................................ 16
Figure 10: support & clamps, side view ................................................................................................ 17
Figure 11: support & clamps, front view............................................................................................... 17
Figure 12: TMS-SA with bracket............................................................................................................ 17
Figure 13: 45° mark ............................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 14: orientation screw ................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 15: 45° orientation ..................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 16: clamping screw..................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 17: orientation at 45° with clamping screw and optional padlock ............................................ 18
Figure 18: clamping screw..................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 19: -45° mark.............................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 20: -45° orientation screw.......................................................................................................... 18
Figure 21: orientation at -45° with clamping screw and optional padlock........................................... 18
Figure 22: clamping screw with TMS-SA at a different angle ............................................................... 19
Figure 23: insertion space for anti-theft padlock.................................................................................. 19
Screenshot 4: invitation to clear the memory ...................................................................................... 20
Screenshot 5: radar parameters/basic parameters .............................................................................. 20
Screenshot 6: radar location ................................................................................................................. 21
Screenshot 7: installation mode............................................................................................................ 21
Screenshot 8: slope ............................................................................................................................... 22
Screenshot 9: installation parameters .................................................................................................. 23
Screenshot 10: setup summary............................................................................................................. 24
Screenshot 11: "live" speed display (measurement mode).................................................................. 25
Screenshot 12: confirm to download the data ..................................................................................... 26
Screenshot 13: downloading the data .................................................................................................. 26
Screenshot 14: saving the downloaded data........................................................................................ 27
Screenshot 15: rain filter option ........................................................................................................... 27
Screenshot 17: data display .................................................................................................................. 29
Screenshot 18: graphs tab..................................................................................................................... 30
Screenshot 19: speed categories graph ................................................................................................ 30
Screenshot 20: length categories graph................................................................................................ 31
Screenshot 21: global chart................................................................................................................... 31
Screenshot 22: hourly flow ................................................................................................................... 31

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Screenshot 23: speed categories........................................................................................................... 32
Screenshot 24: length categories.......................................................................................................... 32
Screenshot 25: statistics tab.................................................................................................................. 33
Screenshot 26: vehicle categories based on vehicle length in IcomSoft .............................................. 34
Screenshot 27: vehicle length categories in the Excel Report .............................................................. 35
Screenshot 28: Time interval aggregation in the Excel Report............................................................. 35
Screenshot 29: Choosing the interval(s) ............................................................................................... 36
Screenshot 30: group the data based on vehicle lengths ..................................................................... 36
Screenshot 31: new values for the length categories........................................................................... 37
Screenshot 32: excel alert to refresh the pivot table data and graphs................................................. 37
Screenshot 33: new vehicle length categories...................................................................................... 37
Screenshot 34: changing the category title........................................................................................... 38
Screenshot 35: example of new vehicle length categories and values................................................. 38
Screenshot 36: export screen................................................................................................................ 38
Screenshot 37: report settings.............................................................................................................. 39
Screenshot 38: settings screen.............................................................................................................. 39
Graphic 3: % error on speed as a function of a change in inclination angle......................................... 44
Graphic 4: % error in speed as a function of a change in transmission angle....................................... 44

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2 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
This document is intended to help you to install and use the TMS-SA radar in an appropriate and safe
manner. It is therefore essential that you read it carefully before using the equipment. This manual
contains important instructions that will help you to avoid dangers and extend the life of your
equipment and its accessories.
Closely follow the instructions in this manual to avoid danger to yourself and third parties as well as
damage to the equipment.
Please contact your dealer for any questions that this manual does not answer.
2.1 USE OF THE TMS-SA
The TMS-SA is intended solely for the collection of traffic data (detection of vehicles for counting,
classification and speed measurement). Do not use the TMS-SA for any other purpose or in an
inappropriate manner.
2.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
The ultra-high frequency TMS-SA radar is equipped with a label bearing the serial number. Do not
remove this label. You will be asked for this number for any after-sales or support activity. Please be
prepared to quote this number when communicating with after-sales service.
2.3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Before installation and first operation, please observe the instructions in this manual. The
manual must be available at all times.
•Ensure that no liquid enters the equipment.
•If you notice any deterioration of any kind (damaged or stripped cable, damaged connector
...), disconnect the equipment and contact your supplier.
•Any malfunction of the equipment that reduces the safety of the users or third parties must
be rectified immediately. Ensure that the identification labels and/or safety labels are
complete and legible.
•The guarantee does not cover damage resulting from improper use. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the equipment.
•The equipment cannot be used as a safety component in the sense of European Directive
98/37/EC ("Machinery Directive”).
•The user of the equipment must ensure that the operating mode chosen does not cause any
damage to material or third parties and that all safety measures and equipment are in place
and functioning.
•No modification, whether mechanical or electrical, can be made without the permission of the
manufacturer. Use only original parts and accessories, failure to do so can void the guarantee.
•During installation, be careful when using a ladder for securing the support on the post or the
radar on its support. Check the stability of the ground before using any means for reaching the
desired height of the installation.
•We recommend the use of a padlock for securing the radar on its support.

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2.4 PACKAGING
The radar packaging has been designed and developed specifically for the TMS-SA in order to give it
the best possible protection during transportation.
Please retain the packaging box for any return to the manufacturer. The guarantee only applies for
radars sent in their original box.
A replacement box can be obtained from the manufacturer for a price of 20 EUR, plus shipping charges.
2.5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
This equipment contains electronic components that require precautions to be taken for
transportation and installation. Observe the following recommendations during use and storage:
•Do not apply any stickers to the front of the equipment (cover). This could interfere with the
operation of the radar.
•Avoid shocks during transportation and handling.
•Never use cables, power supplies, chargers or other accessories other than those supplied with
the equipment, failure to do so can void the guarantee.
•During storage, do not place any other materials on top of the equipment.
•In order to preserve the battery, do not store the equipment at a temperature lower than –
10° C. If the temperature falls below this limit, leave the radar on permanent charge.
•To ensure the life of your batteries, make sure that they are not left longer than 60 days
without charging. Do not store the TMS-SA with discharged batteries.
•A defective battery may emit gas that is potentially explosive.
oCharge you battery in an open environment:
•If your radar has an external connector on the housing: remove the
safety screws and open the top while charging the batteries;
•If your radar hasn’t any external connector on the housing: remove
the safety screws. You can then open the top and connect the charger
to the battery pack. Leave the top open while charging the batteries;
•In both cases, do not touch the antenna: it is an Electrostatic-Sensitive
Device;
oOnce your batteries are charged, close the top carefully:
•do not touch the wiring;
•fasten the safety screws without force.
Check regularly your batteries: inflated battery, white deposit on the connector plates, acid or gel
leak, warm battery during the charging process, … are signs which must alert the user on a potential
default of the battery. If one of these phenomena occurs, replace your batteries.
oReplace your batteries every 3 years.
2.6 WARRANTY
The warranty, with a duration of 2 (two) years from the date of delivery, covers manufacturing defects
and defective components, within the context of normal usage of the equipment. It does not cover the
battery (6 months guarantee), vandalism, scratches or other damage resulting from normal use of the
equipment. In order to maintain your rights under this guarantee, please follow scrupulously the
instructions given in this manual.

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3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 CONCEPT
The TMS-SA is a compact, self-contained and portable traffic counter.
The battery, memory and sensor are contained in a single housing.
•It is installed alongside the road;
•It is discrete;
•It is not in direct contact with passing vehicles;
•It is silent
•The technology used makes the equipment impermeable to cold, heat, mist, surrounding
pollution, variations in light, humidity, etc. Note however very heavy rainfall (sudden shower
or flurry, combined with gusts of wind during a storm for example) can create false detections
(parasitic measurements) in the receding direction (measurement of vehicles moving away).
The Icoms Software automatically detects the false detections due to rain. It is then up to the
user to decide to filter out the data to erase the undesirable measures. The function of this
filter is explained further in this document, p. 29
3.2 FUNCTIONS
The equipment enables the counting of vehicles, speed measurement and classification of vehicles
according to length, with a record of the date and time of passingof each vehicle. It saves the measured
data for each vehicle.
The software supplied with the equipment enables a precise and complete analysis of the data.
3.3 TECHNOLOGY
This is a Doppler effect radar, using the same technology as enforcement radars.

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4 PREFACE
The TMS-SA communicates with a PC via a Bluetooth® link. Before configuring your TMS-SA, it is
necessary to install the Icoms Detections software (IcomSoft TMS-SA) and, if not already installed on
your PC, the driver for the Bluetooth transmitter/receiver (dongle).
PLEASE UNINSTALL ANY BLUESOLEIL DRIVER PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED ON YOUR
COMPUTER. IT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE ICOMSOFT TMS-SA.
4.1 MINIMUM REQUIRED CONFIGURATION
▪Operating system (OS): Windows 7 or later
▪Configuration:
oDisk space: 1 GB minimum
oRAM memory: 1 GB
oProcessor min 1.5 GHz
oBluetooth 2.0 class 1 (100 m)
The use of Bluetooth equipment of a level earlier than 2.0 is strongly advised against, it may not
provide the required data throughput needed for good communication with the radar. Furthermore,
if there are nearby devices operating in the same frequency range such as internet routers, or other
Wi-Fi devices or GSM, Bluetooth version 1.1 manages the frequency plans very badly. Class 2 is equally
strongly advised against (various pre-installed internal Bluetooth) in areas with interference (see also
below, Bluetooth connection with the PC, Notes).
4.2 INSTALLATION OF THE ICOMSOFT TMS-SA
1. Close any running applications.
2. Place the USB key in the USB slot, navigate to 6_IcomSoft\TMS-SA\Windows\ and execute
IcomSoft-TMS-SA-setup-x.y.z.exe (x.y.z refers to the version of the IcomSoft TMS-SA supplied by
your distributor).
3. If you have downloaded the software via a website, double-click the ".exe" file to start the
installation process.
4. Follow the instructions.
5. Your reseller will provide you with the password for installation of the software.
6. Accept the licence terms.
7. Start the program by clicking on the desktop icon.
4.3 CONNECT TO RADAR OR READ AN EXISTING FILE
Once the software is launched, the user will have two options. Select the option that applies and the
following steps.