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Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual
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Quick Setup Guide for the
Black Cat II Radar Recorder
1.
Install the STARnext software for use with the Black Cat II Radar Re-
corder, 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 Black Cat
II Radar Recorder.
3. Install the Recorder in the field, following the directions in Chapter 2.
For the best results, the Black Cat II Radar Recorder 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 Black Cat II Radar Recorder as
described in Chapter 3. Use the Real Time feature of the software to check
that data is being recorded properly.
5. Leave the Black Cat II Radar Recorder to record data for the time period
you would like. A fully charged battery will record data for approximately
6 days.
6.
Download the data using the STARnext software.
7. Use the STARnext software to view your data and produce reports.