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Traffic Counter Tester II User’s Manual

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FHWA Type F Vehicle Classification Scheme

Class 1

 - 

Motorcycles.

 This class includes all two- or three-wheeled motor-

ized vehicles. These vehicles typically have a saddle-type of seat and are 
steered by handlebars rather than a steering wheel. This includes motor-
cycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and three-wheel motorcycles.

Class 2 

Passenger cars.

 This class includes all sedans, coupes and station 

wagons manufactured primarily for the purpose of carrying passengers, 
including those pulling recreational or other light trailers.

Class 3

 - 

Pickups, Vans and other 2-axle, 4-tire single unit vehicles.

 This 

class includes all two-axle, four tire vehicles other than passenger cars, 
which includes pickups, vans, campers, small motor homes, ambulances, 
minibuses and carryalls. These types of vehicles which are pulling recre-
ational or other light trailers are included.

Class 4

 - 

Buses.

 This class includes all vehicles manufactured as traditional 

passenger-carrying buses with two axles and six tires or three or more axles. 
This includes only traditional buses, including school and transit buses, 
functioning as passenger-carrying vehicles. All two-axle, four tire minibuses 
should be classified as Class 3. Modified buses should be considered to be 
trucks and classified appropriately.

Class 5

 - 

Two-Axle, Six-Tire Single Unit Trucks.

 This class includes all 

vehicles on a 

single frame

 which have 

two axles and dual rear tires

. This 

includes trucks, camping and recreation vehicles, motor homes, etc. 

Class 6

 - 

Three-Axle Single Unit Trucks.

 This class includes all vehicles 

on a 

single frame

 which have 

three axles

. This includes trucks, camping 

and recreation vehicles, motor homes, etc.

Class 7

 - 

Four or More Axle Single Unit Trucks.

 This class includes all 

vehicles on a 

single frame

 with 

four or more axles

.

Class 8

 - 

Four or Less Axle Single Trailer Trucks.

 This class includes all vehicles 

with 

four or less axles

 consisting of 

two units

, in which the pulling unit is a tractor 

or single unit truck.

Class 9

 - 

Five-Axle Single Trailer Trucks

. This class includes all 

five-axle

 vehicles 

consisting of 

two units

 in which the pulling unit is a tractor or single unit truck.

Class 10

 - 

Six or More Axle Single Trailer Trucks

. This class includes all vehicles 

with 

six or more axles

 consisting of 

two units

 in which the pulling unit is a tractor 

or single unit truck.

Содержание Traffic Counter Tester II

Страница 1: ...i User s Manual Traffic Counter Tester II JAMAR Technologies Inc...

Страница 2: ...ur own This warranty does not extend to products which have been repaired or altered outside our factory or authorized service agent InnoeventshallJAMARTechnologies Inc beliableforanydamagesarisingfro...

Страница 3: ...Traffic Counter Tes ter II II please call the following number 215 361 2244 Monday Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern time You may also contact us by e mail at sales jamartech com Address any correspon...

Страница 4: ...DO in this mode will increase the speed by 5 MPH The speed can be set from 5 to 80 MPH Speeds in the range of 35 MPH to 55 MPH are recommended 5 Press TAB until SET TUBE is displayed This mode sets t...

Страница 5: ...ection of A to B A to B B to A Simulates a Class 2 vehicle with 9 wheelbase For speeds of 35 MPH and above 1 vehicle will be simulated every second For speeds below 35 MPH the time between vehicles wi...

Страница 6: ...nter Tester II 2 2 Setting Up the Traffic Counter Tester II 2 3 Operating Modes 2 4 A B 2 4 A to B B to A 2 4 Classify 2 4 Speeds 2 4 Setup Modes 2 5 Set Speed 2 5 Set Tube 2 5 Set Time 2 6 Set Defaul...

Страница 7: ...Chapter 1 Introduction to the Traffic Counter Tester II 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction to the Traffic Counter Tester II...

Страница 8: ...counters classifiers but should also work with other brands of road tube counters Note The TCTII is designed to test counters classifiers It is not designed to simulate all possible road tube configur...

Страница 9: ...2 1 Chapter 2 Operation of the Traffic Counter Tester II Chapter 2 Operation of the Traffic Counter Tester II...

Страница 10: ...utput of the TCTII and are used to connect it to a counter The third item is the LCD panel at the upper left This panel displays the current configuration of the TCTII informa tion about the last vehi...

Страница 11: ...fore plugging into the outlet Once the power supply has been connected turn on the TCTII by sliding the power switch to the ON position At this point the unit should be on and the display should show...

Страница 12: ...ry second vehicle to show the total for each direction Note The tube spacing for this mode is fixed to 4 5 inches Classify This mode simulates a variety of classes of vehicles traveling at the selecte...

Страница 13: ...55 MPH are recommended for normal use Note This setting does not affect the SPEEDS operating mode Set Tube The Set Tube mode is used to program the TCTII for the tube spacing you would like to simulat...

Страница 14: ...l run for the length of time specified and then stop The option is used to specify continuous operation Set Default The Set Default mode is used to restore the setting in the TCTII to the factory defa...

Страница 15: ...3 1 Chapter 3 Certifying Counters with the Traffic Counter Tester II Chapter 3 Certifying Counters with the Traffic Counter Tester II...

Страница 16: ...rt the TCTII in A B mode by pressing DO when A B is listed on the display Slowly turn up the Output dial until the axle hits begin to register on the counter Continue to increase the output until the...

Страница 17: ...y to measure speeds set the TCTII to SPEEDS mode and setup the counter to mea sure speeds After ensuring that the tube spacings are the same on the counter and TCTII start the count and the TCTII The...

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Страница 19: ...A 1 Appendix Appendix...

Страница 20: ...buses including school and transit buses functioning as passenger carrying vehicles All two axle four tire minibuses should be classified as Class 3 Modified buses should be considered to be trucks an...

Страница 21: ...ulti Trailer Trucks This class includes all vehicles with seven or more axles consisting of three or more units in which the pulling unit is a tractor or single unit truck Appendix Class 1 Class 2 Cla...

Страница 22: ...y of its operations and each unit is tested before it leaves our facility However just like other complex electronic devices problems can occur We always suggested that users verify the continuing acc...

Страница 23: ...A 5 Appendix...

Страница 24: ...Traffic Counter Tester II User s Manual A 6 JAMAR Technologies Inc www jamartech com sales jamartech com 1500 Industry Road Suite C Hatfield PA USA 19440...

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