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TRAX I User’s Manual

If you have any questions about the use of the TRAX I, please call the
following number:

215-491-4899

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time

You may also contact us by fax at:

215-491-4889

or via e-mail at:

[email protected]

Address any correspondence to:

JAMAR Technologies, Inc.

151 Keith Valley Road

Horsham, PA 19044-1411

Volume 2.0 November 2001

Summary of Contents for TRAX I

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Page 2: ...he following number 215 491 4899 Monday Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern time You may also contact us by fax at 215 491 4889 or via e mail at sales jamartech com Address any correspondence to JAMAR T...

Page 3: ...in unless you are going to do a different type of study 7 From the Main Menu press the DO key when Count is flashing 8 Select the type of study you wish to do by using the TAB key and hitting DO when...

Page 4: ...6 Tests 2 7 Count Menu 2 8 Basic 2 8 Volume Only 2 8 Per Vehicle 2 8 Binned 2 8 Tube Layout Selection 2 9 Site Code 2 10 Count Start up Menu 2 11 Stat 2 11 Set Times 2 11 Test 2 12 Start 2 13 Basic Da...

Page 5: ...1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction to the TRAX I Chapter 1 Introduction to the TRAX I...

Page 6: ...binned class speed and or gap data These vari ous modes allow you to go from a simple one lane volume count to a multi lane individual axle time stamped raw data collection with the same piece of equi...

Page 7: ...p of the front panel is used to power the unit A four line by 20 character display helps you select the proper entries All options are clearly displayed with the currently selected option flashing The...

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Page 9: ...Operation of the TRAX I 2 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Operation of the TRAX I...

Page 10: ...ter you power on the TRAX I the sign on screen is displayed This shows the version number of the firmware in the TRAX I in the lower right hand corner The second screen as shown below displays the tub...

Page 11: ...UTILITIES Perform miscellaneous operations that include the option to download to a MODULE CLEAR the counter program the DEFAULT settings set the TIME DATE and perform diagnostic TESTS on the TRAX I...

Page 12: ...o transport the module back to your office for downloading into the software STATUS This option allows you to check whether there is data currently stored in the module WRITE This option allows you to...

Page 13: ...the TAB button to select SPACE and press DO Use the keypad to enter your cor rect tube spacing When finished press DO NOTE The spacing does not affect volume studies and does not need to be changed f...

Page 14: ...et must be from sepa rate vehicles VEH The TRAX I has the ability to upload user defined tables for class speed or gap data collection from JAMAR s data analysis software The VEH op tion is used to re...

Page 15: ...the TRAX I will display the key you pressed Press DO to exit SER PORT Plug a test connector into your serial port The connecter must short the 2 3 pins NOTE This test will fail if a test connector is...

Page 16: ...nted as one After you select the type of study you want you will be taken to the tube layout selection menu de scribed on the following page Per Veh Short for Per Vehicle this study is one step below...

Page 17: ...the options for the types of data that you want to collect press the TAB key until CONT is flashing Then press the DO key and you will be taken into the tube layout selection menu described below Tub...

Page 18: ...ed collected there To enter a Site Code press DO while YES is flashing You may then enter a numerical code up to 12 characters using the numbered keys on the TRAX I If you do not wish to use a Site Co...

Page 19: ...available screens you will be re turned to the Count Start up Menu Set Times IMPORTANT Although the ability to set start and stop times is provided as a con venience for some users we recommend using...

Page 20: ...s will be shown on this screen as they pass over the tubes However this data is not being recorded in the memory of the TRAX I If you TAB through the status screens you will see in one of the screens...

Page 21: ...is recorded in the appropriate channel The bottom line tells you what number count this study is CNT 02 the percentage of memory available MEM 95 and the battery voltage 6 4v The top two lines of thi...

Page 22: ...e VOL UME and that the TRAX I is running or recording data RUN The next two lines represent the channels that data is being recorded on A and B As the tires from an axle strike the tubes an asterisk i...

Page 23: ...le 33 MPH and how the vehicle struck the tubes A C The third line tells you the gap between vehicles GAP 21 and the length between the last two axles 14 2 NOTE If you are collecting data with a four r...

Page 24: ...op line of this screen gives the date and time as they are set in the TRAX I The next two lines are used to tell you if start stop times have been programmed If they have been programmed you will see...

Page 25: ...ent the tubes that data is being recorded on A B C D As the tires from an axle strike the tubes an asterisk is recorded in the appropriate channel The bottom line tells you what number count this stud...

Page 26: ...ogrammed you will see the times and dates listed The last line is used to tell you what site code has been programmed for the study Ending a Count To end a count turn the TRAX I off The count will be...

Page 27: ...3 1 Chapter 3 Road Tube Installation Chapter 3 Road Tube Installation...

Page 28: ...wn to provide the best results based on extensive testing L1 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L9 L10 Long tube setups To encompass all types of vehicles and speeds a tube length of sixty 60 feet is recommended for roun...

Page 29: ...e short tube should be in stalled to the zone line center of the highway Observe traffic to be sure that vehicles in the outer lane are not coming in contact with the short tube Installation Round Tub...

Page 30: ...MASTIC 6 Lengths are satisfactory Mastic Clamp End Plate Chinese Finger or Figure 8 TRAX Clamp End Plate Chinese Finger or Figure 8 TUBE 60 ft lengths are recommended Coil any excess tube near the co...

Page 31: ...tube This eliminates nailing the half tube on the center line which can create a safety problem for in stallation personnel Checking for Accuracy Once your tubes are installed and you are collecting...

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Page 33: ...Chapter 4 Road Tube Layouts 4 1 Chapter 4 Road Tube Layouts...

Page 34: ...tube the tube length from the end of the road to the counter must be the same for all tubes In all short tube long tube layouts the vehicle must strike the short tube first To collect class or speed...

Page 35: ...hat are then later grouped into usable data by the software The diagrams for the following layouts assume a length of twelve feet per lane of traffic and are shown for round tube and mini tube L1 Two...

Page 36: ...two feet apart EXAMPLE The TRAX I has been programmed to use the divide by two technique As a car approaches the tubes in the inner lane and both front and rear axles pass over the A and the B tube th...

Page 37: ...a half inches apart EXAMPLE The TRAX I has been programmed to use the divide by two technique A car is traveling southbound approaching the tubes As the front and rear axles strike the A tube a one is...

Page 38: ...ned Class Speed Gap One Direction In this layout both tubes A and B are extended across the lanes to be studied Channel A and channel B record dependent on each other The tubes should be spaced eight...

Page 39: ...hould be spaced eight feet apart and be of equal length B A 24 ft TRAX I 36 ft Round 26 ft Mini 8 ft L7 Four Lanes A B C D Basic Volume This layout is the same as the L1 layout but with four tubes ove...

Page 40: ...t spacing between tubes 36 ft Round 26 ft Mini 36 ft Round 26 ft Mini D C 12 ft 12 ft 24 ft 24 ft B A TRAX I L9 Four Lanes with Lane Separation A to B B to A C to D D to C Basic Volume This layout is...

Page 41: ...as the L5 layout but with the addition of two half tubes A and C to provide lane separation Refer to the L5 layout for fur ther information This layout is for single direction traffic The A and C tub...

Page 42: ...r to the L11 layout for further information The A and C tubes should be spaced eight feet apart as should the B and D tubes The A tube should be spaced six inches from the B tube and the C tube should...

Page 43: ...Chapter 5 Downloading the TRAX I 5 1 Chapter 5 Downloading the TRAX I...

Page 44: ...se your cable fits into a connector on your PC does not mean it is a serial port Consult your computer instruction manual if you have any questions on which ports are serial ports on your computer 2 M...

Page 45: ...ost newer computers can download at 19200 or higher While the data is being downloaded the display on the TRAX I will show The computer will show the data being received in blocks Each block represent...

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Page 47: ...Chapter 6 Battery Care 6 1 Chapter 6 Battery Care...

Page 48: ...arge the battery to its highest potential normally from 6 4 volts and up The battery can be charged through the charge port with the TRAX I charger or a similar 6VDC charger with the correct plug and...

Page 49: ...rosive Do not short circuit battery terminals Some batteries are protected with self resetting fuses but short circuits may still cause severe dam age to the battery It is normal for a battery to beco...

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Page 51: ...Chapter 7 Low Speed Counting 7 1 Chapter 7 Low Speed Counting...

Page 52: ...s on the road tube represents one count in the volume mode Additionally the TRAX I will record a count even if the front and rear tires on only one side of the vehicle passes over the tube as well as...

Page 53: ...Chapter 8 Trouble shooting 8 1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting...

Page 54: ...the display comes up If the unit was in the field collecting data when this problem occurred turn the unit off return it to your office and charge Even if the battery voltage was too low to power the...

Page 55: ...re set with the proper length spacing and perpen dicular to the flow of traffic One simple condition check of a tube that is laid out in the field is to disconnect the tube from the TRAX I and hold th...

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Page 57: ...Chapter 9 Menu Tree Specifications 9 1 Chapter 9 Menu Tree Specifications...

Page 58: ...TRAX I User s Manual 9 2 SIGN ON COUNT STATUS UTILITIES CLEAR DEFAULTS MOD TIME DATE BASIC VOL ONLY PER VEH BINNED TESTS STAT MENU TREE...

Page 59: ...9 3 CONFIRM MEMORY DISPLAY KEYS SER PORT INT SPACE DATE UNITS DT DBV OPTIONS LAYOUTS SITE CODE START UP Chapter 9 Menu Tree Specifications...

Page 60: ...ble lead gel battery with solar panel option Interface RS 232 serial 9 pin DBS socket Temperature Range Minus 40 F 40 C to 165 F 72 C Date Format USA or World Time Recording Intervals 5 10 15 30 or 60...

Page 61: ...Appendix A 1 Appendix...

Page 62: ...of vehicles which are pulling recreational or other light trailers are included Class 4 Buses This class includes all vehicles manufac tured as traditional passenger carrying buses with two ax les an...

Page 63: ...ive or less axles consisting of three or more units in which the pulling unit is a tractor or single unit truck Class 12 Six Axle Multi Trailer Trucks This class includes all six axle vehicles consist...

Page 64: ...ted before it leaves our facility However just like other complex elec tronic devices problems can occur We have always suggested that users verify the continuing accuracy of any device they use We fe...

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