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In this layout, both tubes (A and B) are extended across the lane to be stud-
ied. Channel A and channel B record dependent on each other. The tubes 
should be spaced two feet apart and be of equal length.

EXAMPLE: A car is traveling southbound, approaching the tubes. As the 
vehicle passes over both the A and B tubes, the TRAX records the class, 
and speed (or time-stamps) of the vehicle.

B

A

North

TRAX

Layout: L5

Layout Type: EZ Belt or Traditional Road Tubes
Sensors Used: 2 Road Tubes
Spacing: 4 Inches for EZ Belt, Two Feet for Road Tubes
Count Formats: Basic
Data: Class, Speed, Gap, Volume
Directions: 1 Direction, A to B

Spacing:

2 feet

B

A

North

TRAX

Traditional Road Tubes

EZ Belt

Chapter 5 — EZ Belt & Road Tube Layouts

*Note: Standard 26' belt 
can be cut in half.

50 feet

26 ft.

24 ft.

13 ft.

Belt

25 ft. Mini

*Note that, in some cases, you can extend the tubes across two lanes of 
traffic if you have two lanes both going the same direction. However, the 
data will not provide lane separation. 

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Страница 2: ...oad tube or damage caused by improper installation in disregard of the instructions furnished by us This warranty does not extend to products which have been repaired or altered outside our factory or...

Страница 3: ...in this manual there are several ways to get additional infor mation On the Hardware Support section of our web site at www jamartech com Contact us by e mail at sales jamartech com Contact us by pho...

Страница 4: ...2 6 Time Date 2 7 Clear 2 7 System 2 7 Tests 2 9 Count Menu 2 11 Tubes 2 11 Basic 2 11 Volume Only 2 11 Tube Layout Selection 2 12 Site Code 2 12 Count Start up Menu 2 14 STAT 2 14 Start 2 14 Basic Da...

Страница 5: ...eck for Accuracy 4 6 Chapter 5 EZ Belt Road Tube Layouts 5 1 Layouts for the TRAX Apollyon 5 2 Layout L1 5 3 Layout L2 5 4 Layout L3 5 5 Layout L4 5 6 Layout L5 5 7 Layout L6 5 8 Layout L7 5 9 Layout...

Страница 6: ...nly Basic time stamped raw data This study gives you the greatest flexibility and depending on the layout selected can be used to get volume class speed and gap information This is the selection that...

Страница 7: ...1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction to the TRAX Apollyon Chapter 1 Introduction to the TRAX Apollyon...

Страница 8: ...t Once on the flash drive the data can be easily transferred to STARnext on your computer Once the data is in the STARnext software reports for volume class speed and gap can be generated Before You D...

Страница 9: ...Note the Main Power tog gle switch located at the top middle of the Apollyon As the name suggests this switch controls the main battery connection to the Apollyon This toggle should always be left se...

Страница 10: ...ress the POWER key again to restart the Apollyon and let it boot up to the Main Menu Menu Navigation There are two keys on the keypad of the Apollyon that are used to navigate through the various scre...

Страница 11: ...hen collecting data that will be processed for speed or classifica tion you have to use a tube layout with at least two road tubes set at a fixed distance apart It is by know ing what this fixed dista...

Страница 12: ...u produce will be inaccurate Highlight Time Date then press the DO key To change a value in this screen you press the TAB key to highlight the field you want to change You then press the Change keys n...

Страница 13: ...you select the Clear option the Apollyon does not immediately clear the memory Instead it brings up the first of two confirmation screen that you must go through before the memory is actu ally cleare...

Страница 14: ...ount Highlight Exit on the Uti lites menu the press DO to return to the Main Menu Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Data Memory There are a few common questions people ask related to the memory of...

Страница 15: ...ssification gap all from the same original file With Volume Only data as the name implies you can only get volume information This format also does not time stamp every axle but rather sorts and store...

Страница 16: ...ation data the most commonly used layout is L6 This is designed for standard two lane roads with traffic traveling in opposite directions Another commonly used lay out is L5 which is designed for one...

Страница 17: ...road tubes you should see an asterisk appear on that tube s row The bottom line shows what number count this is in the Apollyon s memory the percentage of memory available and the battery voltage Pre...

Страница 18: ...Good and for Excellent In the example shown below the pulse strength is excellent for the A C and D tubes However the pulse strength for the B tube is poor indicating that the tube should be checked...

Страница 19: ...file in memory Go ahead and do that now to end the count we started Once the unit is turned off press the POWER key to start it back up again Downloading Your Data Once you have collected data and sto...

Страница 20: ...the selection easier After making any needed adjustments click on the Begin button in STARnext and the program will attempt to connect to the Apollyon The traffic signal icons at the bottom of the STA...

Страница 21: ...Apollyon and press the DO key You will then see the USB Down load screen which gives you the option to download the data in memory to the flash drive To do this with the Download option flashing press...

Страница 22: ...ou have completed this tutorial you should have a good working knowledge of how the Apollyon operates The next chapter covers all the options and features of the Apollyon in detail both those we touch...

Страница 23: ...2 1 Operational Features of the TRAX Apollyon Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Operational Features of the TRAX Apollyon...

Страница 24: ...Apollyon off press and hold down the button for five seconds Note that the Apollyon also has a Main Power tog gle switch which is located at the top middle of the Apollyon As the name suggests this sw...

Страница 25: ...n the keypad After you power on the Apollyon the sign on screen is displayed This shows the version number of the firmware in the Apollyon on the bottom line The firmware is the internal program that...

Страница 26: ...e memory of the Apollyon UTILS Perform miscellaneous operations that include the option to clear the memory of the Apollyon set the time date perform diagnostic tests and program a variety of default...

Страница 27: ...hat this fixed distance is that speed and classification can be determined The currently set tube spacing is shown To change this use the TAB button to select Sp and press DO The screen shown here wil...

Страница 28: ...re it will accept another one This helps the Apollyon to eliminate extraneous pulses caused by an initial pulse reverberating in the road tube The currently set DT is shown To change this use the TAB...

Страница 29: ...ou to clear the memory of all data You are given two chances to change your mind before the data is permanently removed from the nonvolatile memory System This option allows you to program some of the...

Страница 30: ...er split the file and to run in continuous mode This is the most commonly used option The Daily option tells the Apollyon to store the data in daily files splitting it at 12 AM while the Weekly option...

Страница 31: ...heck all memory locations in the unit s 8 MB memory To perform the test press DO while Memory is flashing and the TRAX Apollyon automatically starts testing the memory Note that the memory must be cle...

Страница 32: ...a second on the display of the TRAX Pulse levels are broken down into 4 categories X for Poor for Fair G for Good and for Excellent In the example shown here the pulse strength is excellent for the A...

Страница 33: ...ote In general we recommend that you use the Basic format whenever you can There are several reasons for this the most important of which is that if something goes wrong with one of your counts it is...

Страница 34: ...isted below are the types of layouts that can be used depending on the data collection mode selected Volume Only 1 or 2 Road Tubes L1 L2 L3 L4 3 or 4 Road Tubes L7 L8 L9 L13 L14 Basic 1 or 2 Road Tube...

Страница 35: ...an use numbers lower case letters upper case letters and or symbols Use of an al pha numeric site code allows you to include street names or other text as part of your identification information When...

Страница 36: ...lays the data as it is being collected There are several screens available for viewing while the TRAXApollyon is collecting data Press the TAB key to page though the available status screens The follo...

Страница 37: ...you can check to see if any road tubes are starting to fail while you are still collecting data Volume Only Status Screens The top line of this screen tells you the way in which the data is being col...

Страница 38: ...s in the TRAX Apollyon CNT 02 the percentage of memory available MEM 99 and the battery voltage 3 6v The top two lines of this screen tell you the layout selected and how the tubes should be arranged...

Страница 39: ...ill be stored in its internal memory Additional studies can then be conducted with the unit The TRAX Apollyon can hold up to 150 different studies in its memory You can also end the count through the...

Страница 40: ...s screen visible to download data If the Main Menu is visible the download will transfer all data currently stored in memory If the Count Status screen is visible the download will transfer all counts...

Страница 41: ...pollyon display will return to the screen it was on before the download began Downloaded counts will remain in the memory of the TRAX until they are cleared using the method described on page 2 7 USB...

Страница 42: ...e message Transfer Complete on theApollyon It will then return to the screen it was on before the download began Note We recommend that you do not clear the memory of the Apollyon until you have succe...

Страница 43: ...3 1 Chapter 3 Using the EZ Belt Using the EZ Belt Chapter 3...

Страница 44: ...ow water to enter When an air pulse is received this water can be forced back into the unit s air switch potentially causing damage Do not risk expensive repair bills by trying to squeezing a few extr...

Страница 45: ...and gap in addition to volume The most commonly used layouts are L5 and L6 The L5 layout is de signed for single direction traffic The L6 layout is designed for bidirec tional traffic over two lanes...

Страница 46: ...ecorder Step 5 Check for Accuracy Once the EZ Belt is installed and you are collecting data observe the traffic as it is being recorded to be sure everything is working correctly If possible check the...

Страница 47: ...4 1 Chapter 4 Road Tube Installation Chapter 4 Road Tube Installation...

Страница 48: ...ausing serious damage Do not risk expensive repair bills by trying to squeezing a few extra studies out of old tube One rule of thumb is to replace tubes after 30 days of use Installing Road Tubes Pro...

Страница 49: ...record data for speed class and gap in addition to volume Chapter 5 EZ Belt Road Tube Layouts contains more detailed informa tion on each individual layout Step 3 Prepare the Road Tube Lengths Proper...

Страница 50: ...splices on the roadway itself only on the section of tube after the clamp nearest the TRAX Apollyon Step 4 Prepare the Installation Equipment Once you have decided on your layout and prepared your tu...

Страница 51: ...mastic should be used as deemed necessary to prevent the tube from moving when stuck by a vehicle Refer to the diagram below for more details Mini Road Tube 20 ID x 375 OD Since mini tube is smaller a...

Страница 52: ...correctly If possible check the tubes periodically during the study to ensure they have not been damaged and data is being recorded as programmed Upon completion of your data collection remove the tu...

Страница 53: ...5 1 Chapter 5 EZ Belt Road Tube Layouts Chapter 5 EZ Belt Road Tube Layouts...

Страница 54: ...length from the end of the road to the TRAX 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 data a minimum of...

Страница 55: ...rammed to use the divide by two technique As a passenger car passes over the A the unit records one count As a four axle truck passes over the A tube the unit records two counts A B TRAX Layout L1 Lay...

Страница 56: ...E The TRAX 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 the unit records a one in...

Страница 57: ...strike the A tube a one is registered in the A channel The front and rear axles then strike the B tube but these hits are ignored since the A tube has just been hit Conversely a car traveling northbou...

Страница 58: ...a straight axle count or use the divide by two technique This layout can be used with single direction or bidirectional traffic however there is no lane separation TRAX A Layout L4 Layout Type Traditi...

Страница 59: ...North TRAX Layout L5 Layout Type EZ Belt or Traditional Road Tubes Sensors Used 2 Road Tubes Spacing 4 Inches for EZ Belt Two Feet for Road Tubes Count Formats Basic Data Class Speed Gap Volume Direct...

Страница 60: ...A and channel B record dependent on each other The tubes should be spaced two feet apart and be of equal length EXAMPLE A car is traveling southbound approaching the tubes As the vehicle passes over b...

Страница 61: ...e Only Data Volume Gap Channels 4 Channels A B C D This layout is the same as the L1 layout but with four tubes over four sepa rate lanes rather than two tubes over two lanes Refer to the L1 descripti...

Страница 62: ...olume Only Data Volume Gap Channels 4 Channels A B A C D C This layout is the same as the L2 layout but with four tubes over four lanes rather than two tubes over two lanes Refer to the L2 description...

Страница 63: ...This layout is the same as the L3 layout but with four tubes over four lanes rather than two tubes over two lanes Refer to the L3 description for more information The tubes should be spaced four and...

Страница 64: ...A 38 ft 38 ft 12 ft 12 ft TRAX Layout L10 Layout Type EZ Belt or Traditional Road Tubes Sensors Used 4 Road Tubes Spacing Two Feet Count Formats Basic Data Class Speed Gap Volume Directions 2 Directio...

Страница 65: ...ini 13 ft 13 ft TRAX Note Standard 26 belt can be cut in half OR D C B A 26 ft 26 ft 25 ft Mini 25 ft Mini TRAX Note that counting two lanes with one set of tubes A and B or C and D will result in a d...

Страница 66: ...A tube should be spaced six inches from the B tube and the C tube should be spaced six inches from the D tube Remember vehicles must always strike the short tube first B A 24 ft 26 ft 12 ft D C 6 inch...

Страница 67: ...the L11 layout but for bidirectional traffic Refer to the L11 layout for further information The A and C tubes should be spaced two feet apart as should the B and D tubes The A tube should be spaced...

Страница 68: ...the L2 layout but with the addition of a tube for a third channel Refer to the L2 layout for further information The tubes should be spaced two feet apart For improved accuracy with this type of data...

Страница 69: ...out but with the addition of two tubes for two additional channels Refer to the L2 layout for further informa tion The tubes should be spaced two feet apart For improved accuracy with this type of dat...

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Страница 72: ...cally goes out when no keys on the keypad have been pressed for two minutes To bring the display back up hit any key If the TRAX is left inactive for 10 minutes or more and it is not in data collectio...

Страница 73: ...ens available when in data collection mode including the tube test screen To view these screens press the TAB key The data I m getting is not accurate What went wrong In most cases issues with bad dat...

Страница 74: ...hows only black boxes on the display and won t turn off when I press the POWER button In this case the Apollyon may need a hard reset To do this switch the Main Power toggle to OFF then back to ON Onc...

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Страница 76: ...ble to your computer and then to the USB port of the TRAX Next turn the TRAX on TheWindows Found New Hardware message will pop up referencing USB Serial Converter then the Found New Hardware Wizard wi...

Страница 77: ...e as this is the easiest method for loading the drivers However if you are not able to use the Windows Update web site the drivers are also available on the Downloads section of the JAMAR web site and...

Страница 78: ...le drivers You can then select the one you d like and then proceed When the driver is fin ished installing you ll see a screen like the one shown to the right Click Finish and you ll complete installi...

Страница 79: ...talling the USB drivers has created a virtual comm port on your computer and assigned this port a number from 1 to 16 You will need to select this comm port number in STARnext when you go to download...

Страница 80: ...Computer icon then select Properties In the System Properties window click on the Hardware Tab then click the Device Manager button Click the plus sign next to Ports and you should see a list similar...

Страница 81: ...ed as it hits the tubes The Dead Time setting is used to keep these extra hits from showing up as additional volume in the data This setting allows you to set a specific time in the TRAX when it will...

Страница 82: ...t you may choose to extend the road tube only as far as is necessary to be hit by one side of the vehicle The above rules may be varied slightly since each tube installation for low speed traffic coun...

Страница 83: ...s which are pulling recreational or other light trailers are included Class 4 Buses This class includes all vehicles manu factured as traditional passenger carrying buses with two axles and six tires...

Страница 84: ...ehicles with five 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 ve...

Страница 85: ...nterval basis Each one of these intervals can be a maximum of 34 bytes in size which equals approximately 30 intervals per kilobyte or 480 000 intervals for the entire memory The table below lists the...

Страница 86: ...mory 8 MB Internal Memory Clock Always active real time clock Data Collection Formats Volume Time stamped raw data Inputs Two or Four road tubes Temperature Range Minus 40F 40C to 165F 74C Date Format...

Страница 87: ...e it leaves our facility However just like other complex electronic devices problems can occur We always suggest that users verify the continuing accuracy of any device they use Verification against m...

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