JAMAR Technologies Traffic Engineering II User manual

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Traffic Engineering II
Radar
User’s Manual
JAMAR Technologies, Inc.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
JAMAR Technologies, Inc. warrants the Traffic Engineering II Radar 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.
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 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 Traffic Engineering II Radar.
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 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.
1500 Industry Road, Suite C
Hatfield, PA 19440
215-361-2244
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If you have any questions about the Traffic Engineering II Radar that you
cannot find answers for in this manual, there are several ways to get ad-
ditional information.
On the Hardware Support section of our web site at:
www.jamartech.com
Contact us by e-mail at:
[email protected]
Contact us by phone at:
215-361-2244
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time
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Technical Support .................................................................. iv
Quick Setup Guide for the Traffic Engineering II Radar ............................ vi
Chapter 1 – Introduction ................................................................ 1-1
What is the Traffic Engineering II Radar?......................................... 1-2
How is the Traffic Engineering II Radar Powered?........................... 1-2
Before You Begin ................................................................ 1-3
Chapter 2 – Site Installation ................................................................ 2-1
Installation ................................................................ 2-2
Selecting a Site ................................................................ 2-2
Mounting the Traffic Engineering II Radar................................ 2-3
Chapter 3 – Programming the Radar Head ................................................ 3-1
Connecting to the TE II Radar - USB................................................ 3-2
Connecting to the TE II Radar - Wireless Bluetooth......................... 3-6
Setting Up a Study ................................................................ 3-8
LiveView .............................................................. 3-10
Clear Data .............................................................. 3-10
Chapter 4 – Downloading Data ................................................................ 4-1
Downloading Data ................................................................ 4-2
Chapter 5 – Battery Care ................................................................ 5-1
Maintaining Your Battery ................................................................ 5-2
Battery Charging ................................................................ 5-2
Additional Notes ................................................................ 5-4
Chapter 6 – Troubleshooting ................................................................ 6-1
Appendix ............................................................... A-1
Specifications ............................................................... A-2
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Quick Setup Guide for the
Traffic Engineering II Radar
1. Install the STARnext software for use with the Traffic Engineering II
Radar, following the instructions that came with the software.
2. Check the battery voltage of the battery to be used for your study. If
the charge is sufficient (13.4 or higher), connect the battery to the Traffic
Engineering II Radar.
3. Install the Radar in the field, following the directions in Chapter 1.
For the best results, the Traffic Engineering II Radar should be installed:
• Six to ten feet back from the road.
• At least six feet above the ground.
• At a 45 degree angle to the flow of traffic.
• Where the far side lane is no greater than 50 feet away.
• Where traffic is free flowing.
The unit should not be installed:
• At an intersection.
• Near where vehicles are likely to park.
• In a position that causes the radar head to be at an extreme angle.
• Near where pedestrians are likely to be crossing.
• Where the Radar's "view" is obstructed.
4. Use the STARnext software to setup the Traffic Engineering II Radar as
described in Chapter 2. Use the LiveView feature of the software to check
that data is being recorded properly.
5. Leave the Traffic Engineering II Radar to record data for the time period
you would like. A fully charged battery will record data for up to 8 days.
6. Download the data using the STARnext software.
7. Use the STARnext software to view your data and produce reports.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
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What is the Traffic Engineering II Radar?
The Traffic Engineering II Radar is an automatic vehicle data collector
distributed by JAMAR Technologies, Inc. It is designed for ease of use,
but contains many options and features to provide comprehensive speed
complaint management. This device is a non-invasive data collector that
uses radar to gather highly accurate vehicle data, which means there is no
need to install anything in the road.
With the Traffic Engineering II Radar, you can gather data that includes
vehicle speed, length, gap and volume. At any convenient time, you can
transfer the data from the Traffic Engineering II Radar to your computer
for processing.
The Traffic Engineering II Radar contains 16 MB of memory, allowing you
to record up to 500,000 vehicles.
How is the
Traffic Engineering II Radar Powered?
The Traffic Engineering II Radar is powered by a 12 Volt rechargeable
battery. The standard battery used with the device is a 12V 12A lithium
battery. In general, a fully charged battery (13.4 volts or higher) will record
data for 14 days before needing to be recharged. The battery voltage can be
seen when the unit is connected to the STARnext Software.
Note that when the Traffic Engineering II Radar is first shipped to you
the battery is disconnected and will need to be connected before first use.
We recommend that you check the voltage level of the battery when it is
first connected. A fully charged battery should register at 13.4 or higher.
If your battery is lower than this, we recommend that you charge it before
the first use.
Also note that the Traffic Engineering II Radar will be in running mode
whenever the battery is connected. We recommend that you disconnect
the battery whenever the Traffic Engineering II Radar is not in the field
collecting data.

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Keeping your battery properly charged is very important. The rechargeable
battery will begin to decay and become less effective if it is allowed to fall
below 11.0 volts. To avoid having to replace your battery prematurely,
keep it consistently charged. A well-maintained battery will last for years
without having to be replaced. Refer to Chapter 5 Battery Care for more
information on battery maintenance.
Before You Begin
Before you attempt to collect important data with the Traffic Engineering II
Radar we strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with both the
operation of the Traffic Engineering II Radar, and the software that is used
with it, by reading all the documentation that came with the equipment.
Whenever possible, we recommend that you perform a test study if you
are new to the Traffic Engineering II Radar. This will help you become
comfortable with the operation of the equipment and how the data is both
collected and analyzed. This should make things easier for you when you
have to do your first real study.
Few things are more frustrating than trying to figure out new equipment, or
resolve problems, when working on a tight deadline or with critical data.
The more familiar you are with the equipment before having to use it for
important studies, the better off you will be.
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Chapter 2
Site
Installation
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Installation
Before going to the site to install the Traffic Engineering II Radar, check
that you have the following items from the installation kit:
You will also need a standard flat-head screwdriver or 5/16 inch nut driver
(not included with kit) to tighten the mounting clamp.
Check that your laptop is fully charged, has the latest version of the
STARnext software installed, and that the date and time on the laptop are
correct. You will synchronize the Traffic Engineering II Radar's time and
date to that of the laptop during setup.
Selecting a Site
When choosing a location to install the Traffic Engineering II Radar, keep
in mind that it will need to be mounted to a pole (typically a utility pole) or
tree, so the site will need to have one of these available for use.
For the best results, the Traffic Engineering II Radar should be installed:
• At a 45 degree angle to the flow of traffic.
• Six to ten feet back from the road.
• At least six feet above the ground.
• Where the far side lane is no greater than 50 feet away.
• Where traffic is free flowing.
The unit should not be installed:
• At an intersection.
• Near where vehicles are likely to park.
• In a position that causes the radar head to be at an extreme angle.
• Near where pedestrians are likely to be crossing.
• Where the Radar's "view" is obstructed.
ChainPole mounting bracket
Three locks
with keys
Clamp Kit

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Mounting the Traffic Engineering II Radar
Once a site has been selected, the Traffic Engineering II Radar can be
easily mounted using the installation kit.
Step #1 - Thread the SnapLock clamp bands
through the openings on the pole bracket.
Step #2 - For the most accurate results, the
bracket should be installed so the Traffic Engi-
neering II Radar is facing traffic on a 45 degree
angle.
IMPORTANT: The area of the Traffic Engi-
neering II Radar that you are aiming toward the road on a 45 degree
angle is the crosshairs on the front of the Radar head, as shown in
the picture here.
Once you have determined the 45
degree angle for the bracket, wrap
the bands around the pole and
place the bracket.
Step #3 - Snap down the screws on the clamp bands and tighten the
clamp with a flat-head screwdriver or 5/16 inch nut driver.
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Step #4 - Insert the pegs on the back of the Traffic Engineering II Ra-
dar's mounting bracket into the large holes of the pole mounting bracket
and slide the Traffic Engineering II Radar down to secure it in place.
Note that it is the front of the Traffic Engineering II Radar that you are
aiming toward the road at a 45 degree angle.

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Step #5 - Lock the unit into the mounting bracket using the hole at the
bottom of the bracket. Once the Traffic Engineering II Radar has been
setup using the STARnext software (refer to the next chapter), close and
lock the lid. If you wish to add further security to the installation, the
chain that was provided with the recorder can be used. We recommend
wrapping the chain around the pole above the unit, then feeding the chain
down through the open in the bracket and locking it into place using the
lower lock hole of the radar's case.
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Step #6 - Depending on how high you mount the TE II Radar, you may
need to tilt the unit so it is facing down into the traffic lane. This is done
by adjusting the bracket on the back of the Radar. Loosen the top bolt on
the bracket (there is one on each side) using the provided hex head allen
wrench. Once loosened, the unit can be tilted down. The allen wrench
can then be used to retighten the bracket.

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Programming the
Radar Head
Chapter 3
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Connecting to the
Traffic Engineering II Radar – USB
Once you have the Traffic Engineering II Radar installed, it needs to be
programmed to record the data you want. To do this, open the case of the
Traffic Engineering II Radar and connect your computer to the USB port
of the Traffic Engineering II Radar Head unit.
When you plug in the USB cable for
the first time you should see a pop-up
message along your Windows taskbar
like the one shown to the right.
Windows will take a minute or two
to find the proper driver and install it.
This process is done when you see the
message shown to the right.

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Start the STARnext software on your computer and select Setup from the
Actions section of the Quick Start screen. You'll then see a screen showing
the different devices for setup. Select TE II Radar at the bottom left.
On the Setup screen, make sure the radio button for Com Port is selected
and that the correct COM port number has been selected from the drop
down box. Once this is set, click the Connect button.
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STARnext will attempt to connect to the Traffic Engineering II Radar and,
if successful, show the current status of the unit.