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LIMITED WARRANTY
JAMAR Technologies, Inc. warrants the TRAX Totalizer against defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year limited warranty on parts and one
(1) year limited warranty on labor from the date of purchase. For information on
extended warranty call 1-800-776-0940.
JAMAR Technologies, Inc. warrants each new instrument manufactured by the
company to be free from defective 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 the use of faulty or improperly installed road
tube or damage caused by improper installation in disregard of the instructions
furnished by us. This warranty does not extend to products which have been
repaired or altered outside our factory or authorized service agent. There is a 90
day warranty on the rechargeable battery of the TRAX.
In no event shall JAMAR Technologies, Inc. be liable for any damages arising from
the use of this product including damages arising from the loss of information.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no
representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in
connection with the sale or use of our products.
JAMAR Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements on the product
and/or specications 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 2006 by JAMAR Technologies, Inc.

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If you have any questions about the use of the TRAX Totalizer,
please call the following number:
1-215-491-4899
Monday — Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time
You may also contact us by e-mail at:
[email protected]
For more information on our products, or for the latest news in product
development, visit our web site at:
www.jamartech.com
Address any correspondence to:
JAMAR Technologies, Inc.
151 Keith Valley Road
Horsham, PA 19044-1411
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Technical Support ................................................................... ii
Quick Setup Guide ................................................................... v
Introduction to the TRAX Totalizer............................................................. 1-1
What is the TRAX Totalizer? ................................................................ 1-2
How is the TRAX Totalizer Powered?..................................................... 1-3
ON/OFF, DO and TAB Functions ........................................................... 1-3
Operation of the TRAX Totalizer ................................................................ 2-1
Start-up Screens ................................................................ 2-2
Main Menu ................................................................ 2-3
Setup Menu ................................................................ 2-3
Days ................................................................ 2-3
DT ................................................................ 2-4
Layout ................................................................ 2-4
Lsense ................................................................ 2-6
Starting a Count ................................................................ 2-7
Viewing a Completed Count.............................................................. 2-7
24hr (or Hour) ................................................................ 2-7
Total ................................................................ 2-8
Road Tube Installation ................................................................ 3-1
Installing Road Tube ................................................................ 3-2
Tube Length ................................................................ 3-2
Tube Placement ................................................................ 3-2
Installation ................................................................ 3-3
Round Tube ................................................................ 3-3
Mini Tube ................................................................ 3-4
Loop Connections ................................................................ 4-1
Connecting to the Loop ................................................................ 4-2
Battery Care ................................................................ 5-1
Charging ................................................................ 5-2
Additional Battery Notes ................................................................ 5-3
Menu Tree & Specications ................................................................ 6-1
Menu Tree ................................................................ 6-2
Technical Specications ................................................................6-3
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Quick Setup Guide for the TRAX Totalizer
1. Turn the TRAX Totalizer ON.
2. Once the Main Menu appears, press the DO key while
‘Start’ is ashing.
3. To view your totals as they are recorded, press TAB until
View_Count is ashing then Press DO.
4. Your data will be shown in a format similar to the one
below, depending on the layout used.
START VIEW SETUP
01:000025 000032
STOP VIEW_COUNT

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
to the
TRAX Totalizer
Chapter 1 — Introduction to the TRAX Totalizer

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What is the TRAX Totalizer?
The TRAX Totalizer is an automatic trafc counter designed and built by
JAMAR Technologies, Inc. It is designed for ease of use, but contains many
options and features that are needed for comprehensive trafc volume data
collection.
Depending on the type of unit purchased, the TRAX Totalizer can collect
data in two different formats — total volume along with 24-hour volumes
or total volume along with hourly volumes. The counter is designed to al-
low the collection of volume information without the need to download to a
computer. There are two models of the TRAX Totalizer — one that collects
data using road tubes, a second that collects data using loops.
Road Tube Data: Divide-by-Two Volumes
Totalizers that are equipped for road tube data collection use the divide-by-
two method when recording trafc volume. This means that the Totalizer
will increment one for every two axle hits. It will record a two-axle car as
one (1) count while a four-axle truck will be recorded as two (2) counts.
For a vehicle with an odd number of axles, the Totalizer will record each
pair of hits, then carry over the last hit. For example, a three axle vehicle will
record as one and the Totalizer will hold the third hit in temporary memory
until the next vehicle passes over the tube. If the next vehicle also has an odd
number of axles, the count will correct itself. If not, the temporary memory
will retain the last axle hit until it can correct itself.
Loop Data: Vehicle by Vehicle Volumes
Totalizers that are equipped for loop data collection must be connected to a
loop detector. These loops are made of wire and are installed in a location
where trafc volume needs to be measured. An electric current running
through the loop creates a static magnetic eld that the Totalizer, when
properly tuned, will monitor. A vehicle passing over the loop causes a
disruption in the eld which causes the Totalizer to increment by one. The
Totalizer will not monitor for additional counts until the loop’s magnetic
eld has returned to its static state. As a result, volumes are recorded on a
vehicle by vehicle basis, with no regard to vehicle size or the number of
axles. In other words, a passenger car is counted the same (one) as a tractor
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How is the TRAX Totalizer Powered?
The TRAX Totalizer is powered by a rechargeable lead gel, with optional
solar panel.
For loop Totalizers with external power, the loop cable provided with the unit
will contain a power jack. The battery charger supplied with the Totalizer
should be plugged into this jack to supply power to the unit. To avoid damage
to the Totalizer, only use the supplied battery charger.
The Totalizer contains a power saving feature that will blank out the
screen if it has not been disturbed for several minutes. To bring the
display back up, hit the DO or TAB key.
ON/OFF, DO and TAB Functions
An OFF/ON switch on top of the front panel is used to power the unit. A
16-character display helps you select the proper entries. All options are
clearly displayed, with the currently selected option ashing.
Two buttons are all that are used to move from menu to menu, and to select
from the various options shown on the display. The TAB key is used to move
the highlight until the option you want is ashing, and the DO key is used
to implement it. If you move the highlight too far and overshoot the desired
option, just keep pressing the TAB key until it is re-selected.
Chapter 1 — Introduction to the TRAX Totalizer
Figure 1.1 — DO and TAB Key
DO TAB

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