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FAST-18 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual
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SECTION D - DATA RECORDING SYSTEM
1. QUICK START GUIDE - DATA RECORDING UNIT
1.
Record Data:
a. When powered on, the data recorder’s LCD screen will display the
“Main Menu” similar to Figure 1, below. Check the time and date
listed.
1. If the time needs to be corrected, see
“Setting the Date and
Time”
below.
2. If the time is correct, insert the SD (Serial Data) card into the
small slot located on the right side of the Data Recorder until it
locks.
2.
Retrieving Data:
a. When you have finished collecting traffic data, hold any key and the display will read “Remove SD
Card”.
b. To remove the card, press the SD card in and it will pop out.
3.
Setting the Date and Time:
a. Before inserting the SD card , first power up as described above.
Next, press “Enter” to get to the Settings Menu, Figure 2.
b. Press “Enter” when the display reads “Set Time”.
c. Using the “+” and “-” keys, set the correct Month, Day, Year, Hour, and Minutes. When you have the
correct number entered for each, press the “Enter” key to get to the next field. Please note: Military
time is used, i.e. 2:00 PM should be entered as 14:00.
d. When all the fields have been completed, the display will show “Time Set Successful” and then it will
return you to the main menu.
4.
Data Recording Notes:
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Inserting the SD card will not automatically erase the previous data. See the paragraph “Format
Card” (part of the
In Depth Guide
)
for the information on deleting all of the files on a full SD card.
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The data recording unit will save the previous settings, including
date, time and custom file name, if custom name set up and enabled.
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The backlight on the display will turn off after 1 minute of inactivity
from the user. If a card is in the unit, it will continue recording data and
display speeds, Figure 3. Press any key to turn on the backlight again.
2. IN-DEPTH SETUP GUIDE AND SETTING COMMANDS - DATA RECORDING UNIT
Use the + and - buttons to navigate through the Settings Menu. To select the displayed options, press the
Enter button.
Figure 1
- Main Menu
Figure 2 - Set Time
Figure 3 - Speed of oncoming vehicles
being recorded