Jamar Radar Recorder User manual

Using Your New JAMAR Radar Recorder – 9 Steps from Start to Finish
You’ve just received a big box (or boxes) with the JAMAR Radar Recorder and all the accessories that go with it. So right
about now you’re probably thinking, ‘Where do I start?’ Don’t worry, that’s what this guide is for. We’ll take you from un-
packing the equipment to producing reports in 9 easy steps.
Step 1 – Unpacking and Checking Your Equipment
First, let’s unpack everything and make sure you got everything you were supposed to get. With
most orders there should be a single sheet of paper that shows the items that are part of your Ra-
dar Recorder kit and the quantity of each item that you should have received. Check the contents
of your box\boxes against this sheet. If anything is missing, let us know.
Step 2 – Setting up Your Computer
To program the Radar Recorder, and to download data from it, you’ll use a computer running the TRAXPro software.
• If your kit includes a laptop, the TRAXPro software has been pre-installed for you and you can skip to Step 3.
• If you purchased the TRAXPro software, but are using your own computer, install the software using the CD provided.
• If you are using your own computer and already have TRAXPro, check to see that you are using the latest version and
update it as necessary. The latest version of TRAXPro can be downloaded at www.jamartech.com/updatetraxpro.
Step 3 – Selecting an Installation Site
Now that we’ve unpacked everything and setup the computer, we’re ready to select a site
for doing some data collection. When choosing a site to install the Radar Recorder, keep in
mind that the Recorder 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.
The Radar Recorder should not be installed:
• At an intersection.
• Near where vehicles are likely to park.
• Where the radar head is at an extreme angle.
• Where pedestrians are likely to be crossing.
• Where the Radar’s “view” is obstructed.
For the best results, the installation should be:
• 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 lane is no more than 50’ away.
• Where traffic is free flowing.
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Insert the pegs on the back of the Radar Recorder’s mounting bracket into the large holes of the pole mounting bracket
and slide the Radar Recorder down to secure it in place.
Step 4 – Installing the Radar Recorder
Once a site has been selected, the Radar Recorder can be easily mounted using the installation kit. For the most
accurate results, install the mounting bracket at a 45 degree angle to the traffic.

Step 5 – Setting Up a Study: Programming the Radar Recorder
Now that we have the Radar Recorder installed, we’re ready to program it to record data. Open the door of the Recorder
and connect the battery to the radar head to provide power. Once the recorder is powered on, connect your computer to it
using the cable that came with you equipment. Once connected, start the TRAXPro software.
Step 6 – Checking Recorded Data in LiveView
Troubleshooting
If LiveView is not
showing vehicle data
as vehicles pass the
detection zone, check
that the Radar has been
aimed properly. The
crosshairs printed on
the face of the radar
head should be aimed
at a 45 degree angle to
the road.
Once the Recorder is
setup and recording, the
LiveView should be used
to check setup accuracy.
On the Main
Screen, tap
LiveView.
As vehicles pass the
detection zone...
...the LiveView
screen should show
the speed and length
of the vehicle.
Message will show that setup
was successfully loaded. Click
OK to return to main screen.
Your study has begun and
you’re now recording data.
Once connected,
the main screen
shows the status.
Tap Settings to
setup distances.
Set distances for
approach and recede
lanes, as well as
recorder head height.
Tap OK when done.
Select ‘Setup Radar
Recorder’ from the
Tools & Preferences
section of the Quick
Start menu.
Click the Connect
button to have the
TRAXPro software
connect to the Radar
Recorder.

Step 7 – Securing the Radar Recorder and Monitoring Battery Life
Now that the Recorder has been installed, programmed and checked for accuracy, we’re ready to leave it to do its job of
collecting data. Close the front door and latch it shut. Lock the unit into the mounting bracket, and lock the door latches,
using the locks provided. If you wish to add further security to the installation, the chain that was provided with the re-
corder can be wrapped around the pole through the bracket area, then locked in place.
Your Radar Recorder will record data for about seven days on one fully charged (6.4v or higher)
battery. If you will be collecting data for more than a few days at a time, we recommend that you pe-
riodically monitor the charge on the battery to be sure that you get good data throughout the duration
of your study. To do this, open the Recorder, connect the computer and connect to the Radar Record-
er. The main battery voltage is displayed in the Radar Recorder Setup screen, as shown here.
Replace and recharge your battery once the voltage falls between 5.8 - 5.7 volts.
Step 8 –Downloading Data from the Radar Recorder to the Computer
Connect the Interface
cable from the
computer to the Radar
Recorder and start the
TRAXPro software.
Select ‘Download
Traffic Recorder’ from
the Download section
of the Quick Start
menu.
Click on Download
Radar Recorder... ... then click on
Begin Download.
Data will begin
to transfer to the
computer from the
Radar Recorder.
Once the download
is complete, you’ll
be asked to save the
file. Select a folder,
give the file a name
and click Save.
Once the file is saved, it
will appear in TRAXPro.
You can then process the
file and produce reports.
Note: The Radar Recorder can either be downloaded in the field to a laptop, or brought back into the office to download to a desktop.

Step 9 – Producing Reports
If you have collected your data
in the recommended Per Ve-
hicle format, once your study
opens you’ll see the Per Vehicle
window. To produce reports
from your data, click the button
labelled Police Reports and the
Police Reports screen will appear.
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The Customize
Headings button
allows you to enter
your department’s
name for the top
of the reports. The
other buttons will
produce reports as
discussed below.
The Speed Enforcement Evalu-
ator is a one-page report that
concisely displays whether or not
a speeding problem exists, based
on the percentage of enforceable
violations. The report makes for an
excellent hand-out at public meet-
ings and is highly customizable.
Designed to make scheduling en-
forcement more effective, the Best
Times for Enforcement report
details what times of the day have
the largest number of enforceable
violations.
The Graphs selection
gives you access to a
variety of graphs that
display vehicle speed
and vehicle length info
in different formats.
Hit the Print button to
print them all.
The Data Summary Report gives you a way of
showing your speed data in either daily or over-
all summary format.
The Tabular Reports
option gives you
another way to show
your speed data. You
have the option of
One Line Summary,
One Day Per Line or
Hourly Data.
For an in-depth look at the above re-
ports, and how to use the Enforcement
Scheduler function, refer to the Quick
Start guide Understanding TRAXPro’s
Police Reports.