JAMAR Technologies Traffic Engineering II, User Manual

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Traffic Engineering II Radar User’s Manual
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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.