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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
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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
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JAMAR Technologies, Inc.
151 Keith Valley Road
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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
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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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CHAPTER 2
Operation
of the
TRAX Totalizer
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Start-up Screens
When you power on the TRAX Totalizer, the counter will display several
screens with information on the current status of the unit. After the initial
sign on, the version number of the rmware is displayed.
This is followed by the number of days the counter is currently set to record
and the dead time (DT) setting.
*Note that if your counter is equipped for loops, you will also see the
loop sensitivity setting.
Next is listed the currently selected layout.
*Note that if your totalizer uses loops, or is only one input, this will
not be displayed.
IMPORTANT: Totalizers that use loops for data collection will also au-
tomatically begin to tune themselves to the loops when they are turned on.
This process takes approximately 2 minutes. The Totalizer will not begin
to record data until the tuning process is complete.
After the start up screens have been displayed, the main menu will be
shown.
VERSION 1.0.00
D:00 DT:30ms S3
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Main Menu
The Main Menu of the Totalizer can be used to access the setup information
for the counter, view an existing count or start a new count.
Setup
To access the Setup menu, in the Main Menu press the TAB key until Setup
is ashing then press the DO Key.
*Note that if your totalizer is only one input, the Layout option will not
be displayed. Also, if you are using a loop totalizer, Layout is replaced
by Lsense.
Days
To access the Days menu, in the Setup Menu press the TAB key until
Days is ashing then press the DO key.
The Days menu allows you to set the Totalizer to store data for a set
number of days. The number of days currently selected is shown in the
three digits on the right side of the screen. To increase the number of
days, press the TAB key until the up arrow is ashing then press the
DO key. To decrease the number of days, press the TAB key until the
down arrow is ashing then press DO.
The number of days entered can range from 0 to 10. A setting of 0 is
used for continuous counting mode, in which case the Totalizer will
store totals for up to one year. If a number 1 through 10 is entered, the
counter will stop counting after the selected number of days. Once you
have entered the number you want, press the TAB key until Enter is
ashing then hit DO to return to the Main Menu. To exit without making
changes, press the TAB key until X is ashing and hit the DO key.
START VIEW SETUP
DAYS DT LAYOUT X
ENTER X 000
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*Note that the 24-hour totals begin from when you start the count.
If you start the count at 3 pm on Monday, your rst 24 hour totals
will be from 3 pm Monday to 3 pm Tuesday, etc.
Hourly option - if you Totalizer was congured to provide hourly
totals, you will see separate totals for each hour of the days you have
set to record. In other words, if you set the Days to '3', the Totalizer will
record 72 sepearte totals, one for each hour in 3 days.
DT
To access the DT menu, in the Setup Menu press the TAB key until DT
is ashing then press the DO key.
DT, which stands for Dead Time, is the amount of time the counter
will wait before it accepts new data. For normal trafc conditions and
speeds, the 30ms entry should be used. However, if you are counting
low speed trafc (below 15 mph) you should adjust the DT to either 90
or 320, depending on how slow the trafc is moving.
*Note that loop counters have a default DT setting of 320ms.
Other factors, such as tube length and placement will also affect the
accuracy of the data collection at low speed conditions. Generally, a
tube length of no longer than forty (40) feet should be used in low speed
conditions. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information on setting up your
road tubes properly.
Layout
*Note that this option is only available for two input counters.
To access the Layout menu, in the Setup Menu press the TAB key until
Layout is ashing then press the DO key.
There are three layouts available to choose from: L1 (A,B); L2 (A, B
minus A); and L3 (A to B, B to A).
30ms 90ms 320ms
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AB
L2 - Two Channels with Lane Separation
A, B minus A
In this layout, channel “A” and channel “B” record independently.
For every two hits on the A tube, a one (1) is recorded in that chan-
nel. However, channel B will only record counts if the A channel has
not been counted at the same time. The tubes should be spaced two
feet apart.
EXAMPLE: As a car approaches the tubes in the inner lane and both
front and rear axles pass over the “A”
and the “B” tube, the TRAX Totalizer
records a one (1) in the A channel but
does not record a count in the B chan-
nel. As a second car approaches the
tubes in the outer lane and both front
and rear axles pass over the “B” tube,
the TRAX Totalizer records a one in
the B channel.
L1 - Two Channels - A, B
In this layout, channel “A” and channel “B” record independently. For
every two hits on a single tube (front and rear axle of a passenger car) the
TRAX Totalizer will increment by one (1) in the appropriate channel.
EXAMPLE: As a car approaches and both front and rear axles pass
over the “A” or “B” tube, the TRAX Totalizer will record one (1) count.
As a four axle truck approaches, and all four axles pass over the “A” or
“B” tube, the TRAX Totalizer will record the truck as two (2) counts.
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L3 - Two Channels with Lane Separation
A to B, B to A
In this layout, both tubes (A and B) are extended completely across
the road. Channel A and channel B record independent of each other.
When one tube is hit, the next hit is ignored. The tubes should be
spaced four and a half inches apart and be of equal length.
EXAMPLE: A car is traveling southbound, approaching the tubes. As
the front and rear axles strike the A tube, a one is registered in the A
channel. The front and rear axles then strike the B tube but these hits
are ignored since the A tube has just been hit rst. Conversely, a car
traveling northbound will strike the B tube rst (recording it in the B
channel) and then have its hits on the A tube ignored.
LSense
*Note that this option is only available for loop counters.
To access the Lsense menu on a loop counter, when in the Setup menu
press the TAB key until Lsense is ashing then press the DO key.
The Lsense menu is used to select the sensitivity of the loop. Three (3)
is the default setting. A setting of one (1) is for lowest sensitivity while
a setting of ve (5) is for highest sensitivity.
1 2 3 4 5
A
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Starting a Count
To start a new count with the Totalizer, press DO while Start is ashing
on the Main Menu. The Totalizer will begin recording information and the
following screen will be displayed:
To view the data as it is being recorded, press the TAB key until View_Count
is ashing then press the DO key. The data will be shown in a format similar
to the one below, depending on the layout used.
While in this screen, pressing DO will return you to the previous menu.
To end a count that is in progress, either turn the Totalizer off or, while in
the Stop View_Count menu, press TAB until Stop is ashing then press the
DO key. Once a count has been ended, it will remain in memory until
a new count is started.
Viewing a Completed Count
After you have ended a count you can view the results by using the View
option on the Main Menu. Press TAB until View is ashing, then press the
DO key and the following menu will be displayed:
*Note that if your Totalizer is equipped for hourly totals, 24Hr will
be replaced by Hours.
24Hr (or Hours)
Press the DO key while 24hr (or Hours) is ashing to review the daily
totals for each day of the count. If your Totalizer is equipped for Hourly
totals, these values represent each hour’s totals.
STOP VIEW_COUNT
01:000025 000032
24Hr TOTAL X
01:000132 0000157
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The rst two digits (01 in the previous example) list what 24-hour (or
hourly) totals you are viewing. To go to the next 24-hour (or hourly)
totals, press the TAB key.
After the last 24 hour (or hourly) totals have been displayed, pressing
the TAB key will bring up the End of Count screen.
For more information on setting the counter to record 24 hour (or
hourly) totals, refer to page 2-3.
Total
To view the total for the entire length of the count, press DO while
Total is ashing.
Each channel will is shown separately. To view the second channel,
press the TAB key.
TOTAL: A:00000469
TOTAL: B:00000336
End of Count
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Road Tube
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Installing Road Tube
Proper road tube installation is very important for collecting accurate data
with your TRAX Totalizer. The road tube and the Totalizer’s air switches
comprise the sensing device for the unit. As with all receivers, the sensor
has to be functioning properly to record reliable information. With this in
mind, examine your installations carefully and be
absolutely certain that your unit is recording data as
programmed. The following installation instructions
cover round tube (.25 inside diameter (ID) by .60
outside diameter (OD)), and mini-tube (.187 ID by
.365 OD). These directions will assist you in placing
your road tubes correctly on the road surface with
condence and a minimum of effort.
A slideshow demonstration of the proper techniques for installing road
tubes can be viewed on the JAMAR web site at www.jamartech.com.
We recommend viewing this demonstration if you are new to the process
of installing road tubes, or would like additional tips on installation.
Tube Length
Tube length is very critical in order to record accurate vehicle data. In
general, a tube length of sixty (60) ft. should be used for standard tube,
while fty (50) ft. should be used for mini-tube. The exception to this is
low speed counting. Refer to the section on ‘DT’ on page 2-4 for more in-
formation on this. If the tube you use are too short, you may see double
counting on the Totalizer.
Tube Placement
Tubes should be placed exactly perpendicular to the ow of trafc to prevent
double counting. When using two or more tubes that must be set at specic
distances from each other, always use a tape measure or ruler to measure
from the center of each tube to determine the proper spacing. In L2 setups,
the short tube should be installed to the zone line (center of the highway).
Observe trafc to be sure that vehicles in the outer lane are not coming in
contact with the short tube.
Observe trafc as it is being recorded on the Totalizer to ensure that ve-
hicles are being counted correctly. Remember, one count is recorded for
every two axle hits.
Round
Tube
Mini
Tube
Actual Size