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1. Volume 1 16 July 2008 ill The Scanner Manual Table of Contents Technical Support eeeesesessessessesossesossossosossosossossossesossssossossesossese iii Initial Setup Guide for The Scanner e eesessesoosessosoesosossessosoesossesoeseesesossesoesosse v Quick Setup Guide for The Scanner eseseserossesesosorossesesorosoesesesesosoeoesesosocossese vi Chapter 1 Using The Scanner sessesessesoesessosoesosoesossesossossesossesoesossesossossee 1 1 Wh atis The Scanner lt O a a ra a E aa Ea a O Nana A Tere 1 2 Howit Works a aeaa inthe ees E EOSS 1 2 Settings Up The Scanner smyreoserore ede aE AAE E E E E 1 3 Main Scre aaiae R E AEK ERENER 1 4 Selecting Options snarere errei EEEE E N E Ea 1 5 Reset Screen cthdideveto alana ed LEa iP TEETE TEST 1 5 Start Time stamped Study Screen eee ee eeeeeeeeeeeseeesetseeeseesees 1 6 GPS Sereen aac snadbanturetevasbiackvtieidbiaees bes cde EN 1 7 Clear Memory Screen mnigeria e i a 1 8 Uploading Information to the Scanner sssessesseesseessereresrsrrsrrrrsrrsrrresreee 1 9 Downloading the Scanner with JRead seesseeseesseeesseerssrsrrersresresrsresrs 1 12 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software sessessesessesossesossessosossossesossesossossee 2 1 Introduction to JPDA asessssessessessessrsssessessesseessesseessesseeseessesseese 2 2 Installing JPDA A EE REE AS AS 2 3 Installing JRead gt enee a a R EA E E S 2 4 Getting
2. 15 Minutes 30 Minutes and 60 Minutes 1 13 The Scanner Manual The Time Stamp option produces a file listing the individual time stamp to the second of every recording in the study The other options will group the data into the interval time selected Below are examples of the Excel exported time stamp and 15 minute interval formats E time Stamp2ads 5 x Eh 15 Minutes xis 3 Site Code Scarnes 16884 5 4 Station 1D Mike Test 4 Station ID 5 Latitude 00 00 000 South Laude ER Longhude 00 00 000 East Longitude OF 00 000 E ast ze pan Time Directon Time Direchon 1 Drecton 2 5 9 2008 3 0005 AM 1 06 9 2008 3 00 00 AM 23 14 573 2008 01 06 AM 2 05 3 2008 3 15 00 AM 16 m 573 2008 9204 16 AM 2 15 3 5 3 2008 04 24 AM 2 17 7 579 2008 9 04 23 AM 1 12 5 5 9 2008 9 04 36 AM 2 15 6 5 9 2008 9 05 04 AM 1 p 18 4 5 9 2008 9205 12 AM 1 105 972008 10 4500AM 18 7 5 9 2008 05 22 AM 1 16 05 9 2008 11 oa00AM 13 3 5 9 2008 9 05 26 AM 1 17 05 9 2008 11 1500AM 23 N 5 9 2008 3 05 50 AM 2 06 9 2008 11 30 00AM 25 15 579 2008 3 05 52 AM 2 06 9 2008 11 4500AM 33 18 5 9 2008 06 58 AM 1 9 05 9 2008 120000PM 46 2 6 9 2008 E 1 10579 2008 1215 00 PM 51 235 o EREE AN i 22 05 9 2008 123000PM_ 60 23 ji 57972008 06 08 AM 1 23 05 9 2008 1245 00 PM 3 22 24 5 9 2008 0712AM_ 2 z 24 Eaa 0000PM 1 s A Lal y c Karned teh narn RONIM Wf In the Time Stamp format each recording in the study is listed wi
3. Remove the faceplate of the Scanner and install the batteries This will provide power Step 2 At this point if you are only interested in recording overall totals you can proceed to installing the Scanner in the field as discussed in Step 4 Overall totals can be read directly off the display of the Scanner If however you would like to use some of the other options the Scanner has like storing GPS coordinates or starting a time stamped study go to Step 3 Step 3 Familiarize yourself with the JPDA and JRead software which is covered in Chapters 1 amp 2 of this manual These programs can be used to configure the settings of the Scanner These settings include the time and date which you should set for your location if you will be doing time stamped studies JPDA can also be used to start amp stop studies and retrieve data from the Scanner Step 4 Install the Scanner in the field Refer to Chapter 3 for information on how to pick and good location and how to physically install the Scanner Step 5 Start a new study using either the JPDA software or the programming guide listed on the next page The Scanner Manual Quick Setup Guide for The Scanner To start the Scanner install 4 D Cell batteries and the Main Screen will appear This screen shows the battery voltage and the count total 5 8V 00000000 When powered on the Scanner automatically begins counting Reset 00000000 Resets Count Total to zero Starts tim
4. The Download All Counter Data button can be used if you want to download the Scanner directly into the program refer to the page 1 12 for more details on this while the Download All PDA Data button can be used to retrieve data your data from JPDA 2 14 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software Note that the Download All PDA Data button will be colored green and enabled if the program sees an ActiveSync connection from your computer to a PDA If JRead does not see this connection the button will be greyed out and disabled The connection status of the PDA can also be seen in the box at the bottom left of the program Click the Download All PDA Data button when you are ready The software connects to the PDA using the Active Sync software and copies a temporary file containing all the data in JPDA from the PDA into a folder on your computer The JRead screen will then update to show the list of files that you have transferred as shown below 2 meos ve oo ax monea L omame oo aE Select Courter Fies to Downed Select POA Files to Download Upload Setings to Conter Rehesh Peria Pehee CE Ste Cade Type dege Spacing 4 Make Te CE z3 2 Scans I6A MkeTet 6 S2SRIZ00PM 55 56 7 0 F 60 Mantes Change Directory Dekens Grpattncd Expat ASCH _Precets mit Trae POA Connected Teng Directory C Program Files AMAR Reed The list of files is shown is two places the top box under th
5. This screen allows you to select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to Each Bluetooth equipped data re corder is listed with its serial number so if you have multiple devices you can choose a specific one Tap on the Scanner you want and the setup info will be transferred You will then be returned to the Setup screen If you ever what to check what information is currently stored in your Scanner the Get Info button basically does the reverse of the Upload Info button Tap Get Info and JPDA will read in the Site Code Station ID and GPS info that is currently stored in the Scanner 2 6 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software Scanner Status 7 10 31 Status Screen Another option on the Setup screen is Status Tap this button and you ll be taken to the Status screen as shown to the left Not connected to scanner The Status screen allows you to control a variety of commands for the Scan ner including starting and stopping a time stamped study Start and Stop buttons resetting the total on the unit s display Reset button checking to see a list of time stamped studies stored in memory Dir button and deleting all studies from the memory of the recorder Clear button In addition this screen can be used to check the current volume total from the Scanner s display Tap the green Status button at the lower left of the display to check the cur rent status of the Scanner If you are using Bluetooth you have
6. a mounting block that can be screwed into a post or pole Slide the sensor into the mounting block as shown in the pictures below Note that as mentioned earlier the notched groove of the sensor should be facing up so that directional data is accurate To do this slip the sensor out far enough to see the groove and align it facing up Then slide the sensor back in and tighten the hex screw to secure the sensor in place as shown below The screw holes on the left and right side of the mounting block can be used to screw the mounting block into place Screw holes for securing mounting block Hex screw for securing sensor in place The Scanner Manual In addition to the mounting block we also provide a mounting plate that can be used in conjunction with the block to aid installation To use the plate first screw the mounting block to it using the middle screw holes of both the block and plate as shown in the pictures below The plate can be screwed to a pole or post using the four corner screw holes The mounting block can then be rotated up or down depending on the angle needed for data collection Appendix Lens Options The standard lens of the external sensor will provide excellent results for a range of 1 to 15 feet However for applications that require greater dis tance we provide additional lenses The lenses are color coded the standard lens is grey and comes installed on the external senso
7. computer Once the program is installed it can be used to upload information into the Scanner using the comm serial port of the Scanner and a serial cable such as the JAMAR universal cable It is not required that a JAMAR cable be used Any compatible RS 232 serial cable will work To prepare to upload your information to the Scanner connect the serial cable to a serial port on your computer or a USB port using a USB to Serial adapter Most serial ports are a 9 pin plug and there may be more than one on the computer The ports may be labeled on the computer itself with COM 1 listed as 1 or A and COM 2 listed as 2 or B Refer to chapter 5 Troubleshooting for tips on avoiding problems when using a computer s serial port or what to do if your computer does not have a serial port On the Scanner itself you must have the display visible to upload informa tion If the unit is in power saving mode and the display is not visible hit either the TAB or DO key to bring it back up Once the display is visible start the JRead software Once the program is open use the Comm Ports box at the top left to select the comm port that the Scanner is connected to on your computer The Baud Rate field below this can be used to select the download speed For most computers the top setting of 115200 can be used 1 9 The Scanner Manual Once the comm port and baud rate are set click on the Upload Settings to Counter tab and then click the Read Set
8. prevent studies from being ac cidently deleted you are required to confirm that you want to clear the memory Press the DO key and the screen shown below will appear CLR N 00000000 On this screen the N means No do not clear memory If you press DO at this point The Scanner will cancel out of the memory clear process and return to the Main Screen Press TAB instead and the screen shown below will appear CLR Y 00000000 On this screen the Y means Yes do clear memory If you press DO at this point the Scanner will clear all stored time stamp studies from memory and return to the Main Screen 1 8 Chapter 1 Using The Scanner Uploading Information to the Scanner When in Time stamped study mode it is important that the Scanner have the correct time stored in its memory The time along with several other pieces of information can be uploaded into the Scanner using the free JRead software which can be downloaded from the Software Downloads section of the JAMAR web site www jamartech com Note that the upload can also be done using a PDA running the free JPDA software This can be done through either connecting to the Scanner s comm port or wirelessly using the Scanner s Bluetooth wireless con nection If you plan to use a PDA with your Scanner skip to the next chapter now After downloading the installation file for JRead double click on it and follow the on screen instructions to install the program on your
9. select Set x tings select the System tab and click on Select a program s check box if you wank to install on you About Note that JPDA only supports the poganban joa den SS Windows Mobile 5 0 or 2003 operating na deod i be used co your mebo davke DLA ii SYSTEMS eestor Click on the installation button for your Inelaling Microsoft NET CF 2 0 PDA s operating system and the instal FNCCCCCCCNCUNNUUNNNNN l2ti0n ofthe NET framework will begin ra During installation you ll see a screen similar to the one shown to the left Space available on device R Instal progtam into Oe o ee Once the installation is complete you ll Toisaa ns sasti eonan bnth a see a screen prompting you to check your PDA to see if any additional steps EE are needed On the PDA itself you may be prompted to restart Installing JPDA Once the NET framework is installed you are ready to install JPDA Click on the Install JPDA option on your computer When the first installation screen appears click Next A 6 Appendix Next you will see the License Agreement displayed on the screen If you agree to the terms of the agreement select the J accept the terms in the licence agreement option and click the Finish button Active Sync connects to the PDA and begins installing the program When complete you ll see a screen prompting you to check your PDA to see if any additional steps are needed Once you ve installed your JPDA software th
10. time stamped data collection format where each activation is stored in memory with a time stamp press the TAB key until Start is displayed then press the DO key The data produced is not accurate Check that the infrared port of the Scanner has not become blocked which will prevent it from recording data Also check the installation used in the field to be sure the Scanner is installed in such a way that it will not pick up extraneous counts Refer to page 3 4 for more tips to selecting a good location GPS coordinates will not load from a GPS receiver Check that the GPS receiver has been configured to transmit in the format required by The Scanner The GPS receiver must be set to transmit one of the following NMEA messages GPRMC GPGLL or GPGGA 5 2 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the Scanner for upload or download First check your connection between the Scanner and the computer A JAMAR universal cable should be plugged firmly into the comm port of the Scanner and a serial port on the computer The following tips should help you to avoid problems when download through a computer s serial port 1 You must correctly identify what port you are plugging the cable into The 9 pin connectors used for serial ports are also used for serial or parallel printers mice plotters video cards and other devices Just because your cable fits into a connector on your computer does not mean it is a serial port Consult you
11. to select the device you want as described in the previous section Bluetooth Console gf 4 amp 2 03 If JPDA is able to connect to the Scan ner it will display the unit s status as shown to the left Date Time 21 05 07 14 03 14 The top line displays the unit type This ao ao is followed by the firmware version No GPS info The next line displays the Scanner s ar serial number which is followed by the current battery voltage The fifth line displays the Time and Date which is followed by any Site ID and Station ID information that has been uploaded into the unit The eighth and ninth lines list any GPS coordinates that have been stored The next line lists whether the 2 7 The Scanner Manual Scanner is recording a time stamped count or is idle The final line list the current total on the Scanner s display Now that we ve checked the status of the Scanner we can have it start a new time stamped study for later downloading To do this we tap the Start button to begin a new time stamped count A confirmation screen then tells us the count has started lt lt Ext IR Screen Another option on the Setup screen is Dead Time aa Ext IR Tap this button and you ll be Use Sain IR 1 Use combined taken to the Setup IR screen as shown Use IR2 ext Dead Time to the left Several other settings specific _ Use IR3 ext C combine to the Scanner can be uploaded by using _ Reverse Main IR patna this screen Enable
12. Buzzer The Dead Time setting allows you to enter a period of time in milliseconds that the Scanner will wait after it records acount before it will accept another one This setting can help to prevent double counting of individual people The default value is 250 ms If the Scanner appears to be double counting increase this value If the Scanner appears to be missing people that are close together and undercounting decrease this value Additional settings that can be turned on or off are Use Main IR This turns on the main IR sensor known as sensor 1 In most units this is the sensor installed internally in the scanner housing Use IR 2 Turns on the optional main external sensor known as sensor 2 Some models of Scanners are equipped with external sensors that plug into the bottom of the unit Use IR 3 Turns on the secondary external sensor known as sensor 3 Reverse Main IR This swaps the direction information collected from the Main IR sensor Reverse IR 2 Same as above for sensor 2 Reverse IR 3 Same as above for sensor 3 2 8 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software The Reverse options allow you to change the recording direction of a sensor It allows you to adjust for installation issues that could change the directions such as moving the Scanner to the opposite side of the trail being monitored Use Combined Dead Time When multiple sensors are being used this setting configures the Scanner to use
13. PDA software running on a PDA equipped with Bluetooth wireless capability it is possible to setup and retrieve data from the Scanner without ever having to remove it from the field Software Updates and Support Updated versions of JAMAR software are released periodically and are posted on the JAMAR web site Users of JPDA may download updates to the program to make sure they always have the latest version of the software on their PDA To download the latest version of JPDA go to www jamartech com and then select Downloads from the list of options If you encounter any problems while using the program or have any ques tions on specific operations refer first to this manual For up to the minute information on all known issues with the program refer to the JPDA support web page at www jamartech com JPDAsupport html Installing the Software It is a simple process to install both the JPDA and JRead programs If you have not already installed these programs do so now using the instructions found in the Appendix 2 2 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software Getting Started with JPDA Once you have installed JPDA and JRead you are ready to start using JPDA Tap on the JPDA icon in the Programs menu This loads the Main screen Main Screen The Main Screen is arguably the most important screen in the software Nearly all of the software s functions can be accessed from this screen The main options on this screen are a d 10 22 Vi
14. Scanner Selecting Options There are two buttons on the control panel of the Scanner that are used to navigate through the various screens and select options The black TAB key is used for navigation while the red DO key is used to select an option With the Main Screen visible remember if the display goes into power saving mode press either key to bring it back up go ahead and press the TAB key Notice that the screen changes to show Reset on the left side of the display rather than the battery voltage Your current count total is still visible on the right side Press TAB again and the screen changes to show Start Press TAB again and it shows GPS Press TAB again and it shows CLR MEM Press TAB on more time at it takes you back to the Main Screen which shows the current battery voltage The four screens we just went through are the ones used to select various options in the Scanner Press the TAB button repeatedly and notice that you loop through these four screens always coming back to the Main Screen Now we ll take a look at what we can do with the four option screens Reset Screen When at the Main Screen press the TAB key once and the Reset Screen will appear Reset 00000000 This screen is used to reset the current count total visible on the right side of the display Press the DO key while on this screen and notice that the count total resets to zero and you are taken back to the Main Screen Note that if you ar
15. Started With JPDA serice re e EERTE A 2 3 Maim Me aiebat a ects 2 3 Preferences Screen miira aeia aapi aei a as 2 4 Set p Screen gs NY ei RNa A 2 5 StatssSereen aeaeewysecendeubeceedesventshvedetevs Seven cosesn a ae 2 7 Ext IR Screen anhdiSivdsdntashatidatnndcadieearnc 2 8 Retrieving Data from the Scanner eee cece eseeseeseeeeeseeeseenseeatenes 2 10 View Downloaded Files he eeeeeseesseesceesneeeseeeseeeeeeeeteeeeeeesaeeeaeees 2 13 Transferring Data from JPDA with JRead oo eee eseeseeneeeeeeenes 2 14 Chapter 3 Installing The Scanner csccsscsssssscsssssccscscecsscssccssessessseees 3 1 Installing the Mounting Bracket 00 eee ee eeeeseceeeeeceeeeseeeseeeeeseeneees 3 2 Installing the Scanner in the Field oe eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 3 4 What Makes for a Good Location ee eesceesseeseeeeeeeseeceseeeeeceneeeneeeeaes 3 4 Chapter 4 Battery Care seesessesessesossesoesossosossossesossossesossessesossesossossee 4 1 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting esessesessesossesoosossosoesossesossossesossosoesossesossossse 5 1 APPENdix lt A shessiseiseasesadecceenssnscces siassessacceusadessosscesosaseoses A 1 Appendix 1 Optional External Sensor ssssesseeeseerseeseereresrrresreereees A 2 Appendix 2 Installing the Software esseesseesseeeseeessresesesresrerrsreersees A 6 Specifications 0 S Aene ane O nar NERSE ARE E I eet A 8 iv Initial Setup Guide for The Scanner Step 1
16. The Scanner Passive Infrared People Counter x te 7 5 J JAMAR Technologies Inc LS User s Manual The Scanner Manual LIMITED WARRANTY JAMAR Technologies Inc warrants The Scanner against defects in material and workmanship fora period of one 1 year limited warranty on parts and labor from the date of purchase For information on extended warranty call 1 800 776 0940 JAMAR Technologies Inc warrants each new instrument manufactured by the company to be free from defective material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect At its option it may furnish a new part in exchange for any part of any instrument of its manufacture which under normal installation use and service discloses such defect The instrument must be returned to our factory or authorized service agent intact for examination with all transportation charges prepaid This warranty does not extend to any products which have been subject to misuse neglect accident vandalism or incorrect wiring not our own This warranty does not extend to water 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 authorized service agent Inno event shall JAMAR Technologies Inc be liable for any damages arising from the use of this product including damages arising from the loss of information This warranty i
17. a single DT for the recording of data both for the unit s display and for time stamped data Under normal use the Scanner does not require a Dead Time However when multiple sensors are being used with an overlapping detection zone using a DT may be desirable Combine Sensors When multiple sensors are being used this setting configures the Scanner to have all enabled sensors report as a single sen sor sensor 1 This is useful for situations where a larger detection zone is desired If the detection zones from the sensors overlap it may be necessary to set the Use Combined Dead Time option described above Enable Buzzer This setting will turn on a buzzer when a sensor is acti vated 2 9 The Scanner Manual Retrieving Data from the Scanner The main purpose of JPDA is to allow you to retrieve data from a JAMAR data recorder like the Scanner There are many different types of JAMAR equipment that can be used with JPDA so first use the dropdown menu just below the Read button to select the Scanner Once this has been selected tap the big Read button Read Counter Data gf 4 19 The Read Counter Data screen is fairly easy to use There s just one option on If hardwired th t d ith h th Connect PDA to JAMAR data collector e screen to deal with whether you Press Go want to read all the studies in your If wireless A bide Bs Press Go Scanner or just the new studies in the Scanner The Scanner can have multip
18. acket can be attached to the back of The Scanner using the steps described below Insert a long screw through one of the screw holes in the front of The Scanner Using the screwdriver included with the kit attached one of the L clamps to the back of the unit facing inward Chapter 3 Installing The Scanner Insert the long clamp between the L clamps and secure with four screws Run the installation cable through two of the holes on the mounting bracket The Scanner is now ready to be taken into the field for final installation 3 3 The Scanner Manual Installing the Scanner in the Field The Scanner is designed to be mounted to a tree or pole about 4 to 5 feet from the ground It should be set about 10 feet back from the path being monitored with the front of the Scanner facing the pathway It should be parallel to the path so that the infrared sensor is aimed directly across the path For best results it should be aimed at a nearby tree or bush on the other side of the path to limit the detection range What makes for a good location There are a few question you should ask when choosing a location to in stall the Scanner 1 Is there anything on the opposite side of the pathway to limit the detection range This is especially important in areas near roadways If a passing vehicle has its windows down the Scanner will readily detect passengers Also keep in mind that the detection area for the Scanner is a ho
19. are cleared Refer to page 1 8 for information on how to clear the memory Important Do not clear the memory of the Scanner until you are certain that the data has been successfully downloaded to you computer Selectively Retrieving Data from JPDA with JRead While we just discussed the steps for retrieving all the data you have stored in JPDA using JRead another option that you have is to selectively choose which JPDA data to retrieve and process This is done using the Select PDA Files to Download tab near the top of the screen Once your PDA is connected click the PDA File List button and a list of the files in the PDA will appear in this tab The checkboxes to the far right can be used to select the files you want to retrieve then the Download Selected button can be used to transfer them to your computer The files you selected will then appear in the Recently Downloaded Files box and can be exported 2 17 The Scanner Manual 2 18 Chapter 3 Installing The Scanner The Scanner Manual The Scanner is designed to be mounted to a tree or j pole For ease of installation we recommend using the Fi 5 t mounting bracket included with the Scanner s installa s tion kit This kit contains all the equipment needed to g Y y install the Scanner in the field z zz Installing the Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket included with the Scanner is designed to help make the installation of the unit as easy as possible This br
20. as sensor 2 Use IR 3 Turns on the secondary external sensor known as sensor 3 Invert Main IR This swaps the direction information collected from the Main IR sensor Invert IR 2 Same as above for sensor 2 Invert IR 3 Same as above for sensor 3 The Invert options allow you to change the recording direction of a sensor It allows you to adjust for installation issues that could change the direc tions such as moving the Scanner to the opposite side of the trail being monitored Use DT Tot This enables the Dead Time setting for the recording of the total shown on the Scanner s display Use DT TS This enables the Dead Time setting for the recording of time stamped data Combine DT When multiple sensors are being used this setting configures the Scanner to use a single DT for the recording of data both for the unit s display and for time stamped data Under normal use the Scanner does not require a Dead Time However when multiple sensors are being used with an overlapping detection zone using a DT may be desirable 1 11 The Scanner Manual Combine TS When multiple sensors are being used this setting configures the Scanner to have all enabled sensors report as a single sensor sensor 1 This is useful for situations where a larger detection zone is desired If the detection zones from the sensors overlap it may be necessary to set the Combine DT option Downloading the Scanner with JRead Time stamped studies done w
21. ay month year If you want to change the time date or date format in the Scanner be sure to check the Set Time Date box If this box is not checked JRead will ignore the time date and format settings when uploading to the Scanner 1 10 Chapter 1 Using The Scanner The Site Code and Station ID fields are descriptions that can be saved with the Time stamped study to help you identify the location of the data when processing it You can enter any information in these fields that will help you identify the count Note that you are not required to use these fields for your studies they are provided for those users who would like to use them Once you have the Date and Time set the way you want and have entered any Site information you are ready to upload this information First make sure the display of the Scanner is visible then click the Upload Settings button in JRead The Download Status field located directly above the tab will show the status of the upload and let you know when it is complete Note that several other settings specific to the Scanner can be uploaded using the JRead program These are in the field on the right side of the tab labelled Scanner and can control some of the more advanced options of the Scanner Use Main IR This turns on the main IR sensor known as sensor 1 In most units this is the sensor installed internally in the scanner housing Use IR 2 Turns on the optional main external sensor known
22. batteries or mix brands of batteries when replacing the batteries This can cause batteries to burst damaging the unit We recommend that you keep track of when you have changed the batteries in the Scanner and establish a regular routine for changing them This should help to avoid having to change the batteries in the middle of a study Chapter 5 Trouble shooting The Scanner Manual Troubleshooting The following are some common questions problems that can be encoun tered when using the Scanner The possible answers that are stated with them are not necessarily the only answer but should be checked first before contacting us If you cannot find the answer to your problem question do not hesitate to contact us Contact information is listed on the first page of this manual There is no display visible on the Scanner Check that the unit is not in its power saving mode The display auto matically goes out when The Scanner has not been disturbed for several minutes To bring the display back up hit the DO or TAB key The display on the Scanner will not come on The battery voltage may have gone too low to power the display Replace the batteries then see if the display comes up Note that this will reset the total to zero on the Scanner s display The data is not being collected in the format desired When turned on the Scanner collects overall volume data which is shown on the right side of the display To start the
23. e Select PDA Files to Download tab we ll discuss this shortly and the bottom box under Recently Downloaded Files The Recently Downloaded Files list has all the studies that have been trans ferred from JPDA with the currently selected study highlighted in black All other studies will be colored light red indicating that they have not yet 2 15 The Scanner Manual been processed Note that once a study has been processed from the list it will be colored green The buttons along the bottom of the screen list several options for how to process the studies including Export Excel Export ASCII and Process with TRAXPro Note that the Process with TRAXPro option is mainly for use with data from a TRAX traffic data recorder and not data from a Scanner Export to Excel or ASCII The Export Excel and Export ASCII selections both work in the same man ner The only difference is that one provides an Excel file while the other provides a comma delimited text file To export a file into either of these formats the first thing you need to do is select the interval length for the data This is done by using the Interval Length field on the left The options are Time Stamp 1 Minute 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 30 Minutes and 60 Minutes E time Stamp2 xls F 15 Minutes xis xj 2 Stat Teme 20000 AM 3 Site Code Scare 16934 4 Stabon ID Mike Test 5 Latitude 0000 000 South 6 Longtude 00 00 000 East 7 Everi Time D
24. e icon for JPDA has been added to your list of applications on your Programs Screen of the PDA You tap on the JPDA icon to run the software Installing JRead JRead is a utility program who s purpose is to allow you to transfer the data in your PDA to your computer for processing The JPDA CD Installation Options should still be running on your com puter If not re insert the CD Select the Install JRead option and the installation for the program will begin When the Welcome screen appears click Next The next screen details the license information for the program To accept the license agreement and continue with the installation click Yes The Read Me file for the program will then be displayed Click Next to continue The Choose Destination Location screen then appears You can use this screen to select where the program is installed To use the default location click Next The Select Program Folder screen allows you to select the program folder for the installation To use the default location click Next At this point you have provided all the information necessary to start install ing the program A summary of the information is provided Click Next to begin copying files Once all the files have been copied the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen will appear A 7 Specifications Size 6 5 x 4 7 x 3 2 Weight Approximately 3 5 pounds Power Four D Cell alkaline batteries Interface RS 232 serial communicat
25. e in the Reset Screen and decide that you do not want to reset the count total simply wait a few second without doing anything and the Scanner will return to the Main Screen on its own Alternatively you can press the TAB key until you return to the Main Screen Note also that selecting the Reset option will also stop any current time stamped study being done and immediately start a new one We will find out more about time stamped studies in the next section 1 5 The Scanner Manual Start Time stamped Study Screen When at the Main Screen press the TAB key twice and the Start Time stamped Study Screen will appear Start 00000000 As we have learned when you power on the Scanner it begins counting and shows the count on the right side of the display This information is useful if you want an overall count of pedestrian volumes However what if you want more detailed information such as specific information on when the volumes are occurring or what direction people are travelling That s where the Time stamped study comes in The Scanner has the ability to record and store a time stamp of every indi vidual count it records These time stamps are stored in memory and can later be downloaded into the JPDA or JRead software for analysis and reporting These programs are discussed a little later in this manual The Scanner s internal memory is 256 KB which will hold approximately 80 000 time stamps before becoming full Note W
26. e stamped study Start 00000000 Start 00000000 9 Started 00000000 Started 00000000 Stops time stamped study Stop 00000000 00000000 Stop 00000000 Stopped 00000000 Stopped 00000000 00000000 Connect GPS receiver ars von0000 Pressing DO will cancel clear CLR MEM 00000000 Q CLR N 00000000 CLR Y 00000000 Pressing DO will clear memory vi Chapter 1 Using The Scanner The Scanner Manual What is The Scanner The Scanner is an infrared data recorder that has been specifi cally designed to count pedes trians and or bicyclists in a variety of places such as trails outdoor walkways sidewalks and commercial areas This unit will register at distances up to 35 feet and does not require a reflector or other external unit The Scanner can collect data in two modes overall volume or individual time stamped recording These two modes allow you to use the same piece of equipment to go from a simple volume count which can be read off the display to comprehensive time stamped data that can be transferred to a computer for generating professional reports How It Works The average human emits infrared radiation due to body temperature An infrared detector can recognize the spe cific signature of this and determine when a person is or is not present The Scanner contains an infrared detector located near the bottom of the unit as shown in the picture to the right When aim
27. ed at a path or walk way the Scanner will record a count whenever a pedestrian or bicyclist enters the detection zone Note that the Scanner also comes with Infrared Detector an optional external sensor that connects to the bottom of the unit Refer to the Appendix for more details on using the external sensor 1 2 Chapter 1 Using The Scanner Setting Up The Scanner To begin using the Scanner unscrew the two screws from the front of the Scanner and lift off the front cover Inside you will see the control panel for the unit along with the battery compartment The Scanner With Front Cover With Front Cover Removed e The Scanner o SER 2 wyyAMAR f B TECHNOLOGIES INC Control Panel The Scanner is powered by four D Cell Alkaline batteries which are included with the unit when it is shipped IMPORTANT When you are ready to begin using the Scanner install the batteries following the polarity guidelines on the battery bracket The batteries should be removed if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time Once the batteries are fully connected in the unit the Main Screen of the Scanner will appear 1 3 The Scanner Manual Main Screen A 16 character LCD display located in the middle of the Scanner s control panel is used to display the current options and status NOTE The display of the Scanner has a power saving feature that turns off the screen if the unit
28. een shown to the left provides Fil ler S additional information about the file you selected Filename JPD4009 dmp File Created 5 21 07 2 45 32 PM The information provided includes the File Size 4K date and time the file was read into Model Scanner JPDA the type of data recorder it was Serial Number 16669 from the serial number of the data re berate corder and more Voltage 5 9 5 9 a Tube Layout L 7 Count Type Expanded Basic Tap OK when you are done looking at the file details and you ll be returned to the list of downloaded files Tap Close to return to the Main screen 2 13 The Scanner Manual Transferring Data from JPDA with JRead Once you have read the data from your Scanner into JPDA you ll need to transfer that data to your laptop or desktop computer for data processing This transfer is accomplished using the JRead program JRead was included with your JPDA CD If you have not already installed the program do so now Once JRead is installed plug your PDA into your computer and let them connect via ActiveSync Below is the screen you see when you run the JRead software mncrete L sri Counter File List Dowload Selected c C CO Meutes Change Directoy Delete at Copan Escri Emr ace Porh FOA Connected Temp Directory C Program Firs JANARI Ros Near the top of the screen are two buttons that provide different ways of getting data into JRead
29. ew Downloaded Files View a list of downloaded files View View Downloaded Fies Files Read Retrieve data from the Scanner Prefs Set Preferences for JPDA Setup Upload settings to the Scanner Read Once you initiate a task from the Main screen you will be presented with an other screen specific to that particular operation such as reading the Scanner When the task is completed you will return to the Main screen If this is your first time using JPDA if you re reading this it probably is then you will need to provide JPDA with the proper Preference Settings Tap the Prefs button at the bottom of the screen This opens the Preference screen The Scanner Manual Preferences Screen The Preferences screen allows you to adjust the major parameters of JPDA You can select the port number and baud rate that will be used to com municate with the data recorder by selecting the desired option from each drop down box Set the Comm Port to 1 if you ll be connecting through your PDA s cradle port connector PDA Preferences 4 8 16 Comm Port Baud Rate If you ll be connecting via wireless GPS Enabled Bluetooth select the outbound bluetooth GPS Comm Port port of the PDA This is typically the second port listed with the BT suffix GPS Baud Rate in the list of ports If you ll be connecting using an adapter plugged into the CF slot select the port Auto detect ports option listed with the CF s
30. find all the nearby Bluetooth devices You ll then see a screen similar to the one to the left 2 J Buetosth Console t 4 10 38 Bluetooth Browser Select a Bluetooth device This screen allows you to select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to Each Scanner is listed with its serial number so if you have multiple devices you can choose a specific one C Always use the selected device Tap the device you want to connect to and JPDA will attempt to connect If JPDA is able to connect it will check to see if the Scanner currently If hardwired Connect PDA to JAMAR data collector has a study 1n progress If there is a B study in progress the screen shown to the left will appear with JPDA ask There is currently a count in ae Vicki cli Wee Sisto ing if you want to stop it so it can be before downloading downloaded no If you select No the study currently running will continue to run and JPDA will attempt to download any previous studies stored in memory If you select Yes JPDA will then ask you if you want to start a new study once the currently running one is stopped Note These options are very useful if you are continuously collecting data at a location and periodically retrieving the data from the Scanner 2 11 The Scanner Manual Once JPDA begins retrieving data from the Scanner the screen will change to show the message Downloading Block followed by a number represent ing t
31. has not been disturbed for several minutes To bring the display back up simply hit either the TAB or DO key Once power is provided to the Scanner the Main Screen appears 5 9V 00000000 This screen shows the battery voltage on the left side of the display which allows you to monitor the battery status Generally fresh batteries should register at 5 8 to 6 0 VDC Batteries should be replaced when this voltage falls to around 4 5 to 5 0 The unit will stop recording data once the voltage falls to approximately 4 0 volts Depending upon use and temperature where the unit is installed the batteries may last for more than six months before they need to be replaced Refer to Chapter 4 Battery Care for more information on battery maintenance When the Scanner is powered on it begins recording counts which are displayed on the right side of the Main Screen At this point if you are only interested in recording overall totals you can proceed to installing the Scanner in the field as discussed in chapter 3 If however you would like to use some of the other options the Scanner has like storing GPS coordinates or starting a time stamped study read on The remainder of this chapter covers in a tutorial style some of the ad ditional options you have in setting up the Scanner using the control panel Note that you can also perform these functions remotely using the JPDA software which is discussed in Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Using The
32. he block of data that is being read in Each block represents approxi mately 1000 characters JPDA doesn t know how many blocks the counter is going to send it just processes each block until the counter is done Note that if JPDA is not able to connect the screen will show an error that the download has timed out In this case see the troubleshooting chapter for issues to check Once the download is complete the View Downloaded Files screen will appear 2 12 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software View Downloaded Files Downloaded Counts 9 30 When you have finished download ing data from your Scanner the View Downloaded Files screen appears as shown to the left Note that you can also access this in formation at any time from the Main screen by tapping the View Downloaded Files button This screen allows you to see what data files are currently stored in JPDA The serial number of the data recorder from which the file was read is listed followed by any Site Code and Station ID that were stored with the file Note that this screen can be used if you want to delete any of the data files stored in the JPDA To delete an individual file highlight it by tapping on it then tap the Delete button To delete all the files tap the Delete All button If you want to see more details of a particular file highlight the file by tap ping on it then tap the Header Info button Header Info E AE 2 53 This scr
33. hen in Time stamped mode the Scanner not only records when a count occurs but the direction of travel Direction one is recorded as left to right movement while direction two is recorded as right to left movement from the Scanner s point of view Press the DO key while on the Start screen and the display will change to the one shown below Started 00000000 The overall count total shown on the display will reset to zero and the unit will begin storing the time stamped data internally The Scanner will then return to the Main Screen Note For your time stamped study to be accurate it is important that the Scanner have the correct time stored in its memory Refer to the Upload ing Information to the Scanner section on page 1 9 for more information on this 1 6 Chapter 1 Using The Scanner From the Main Screen hit the TAB key twice and notice that the Start option has now been replaced by Stop This screen will appear if you cur rently have a time stamped study in progress and it gives you the option to stop that study Stop 00000000 Hit the TAB key a few more times and notice that it will loop you through only two options Reset and Stop When a time stamped study is in prog ress these are the only two options of the original four that are available for selection You must end the time stamped study to access the additional options Tab back to Stop showing on the display and press the DO key The display wil
34. ions port 9 pin DBS socket or Bluetooth wireless connection Download Speed Up to 115200 bps Memory 256 KB Internal Memory capable of recording approximately 80 000 people in time stamped mode Clock Always active real time clock Data Collection Formats Total Volume Time stamped raw data Input Passive Infrared Detector Temperature Range Minus 40F 40C to 165F 74C Display Wide Temperature 16 character LCD display Output Binary file capable of being read by JAMAR TRAXPro JPDA or JRead software We are pleased that you have chosen The Scanner for your data collection needs We have strived to develop a unit that is easy to use yet highly accu rate The Scanner has undergone extensive testing to verify the accuracy 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 accuracy of any device they use Verification against manual counts should be performed on an annual basis to assure proper operations and results Should you detect any problems with any of our products please notify JAMAR Technologies immediately and discontinue use of the unit until we have verified its operation a www jamartech com sales jamartech com 1500 Industry Road Suite C Hatfield PA USA 19440 gt o
35. irection 5 9 2008 3 00 06 AM 1 5 9 2008 9 01 06 AM 2 5 9 2008 3 04 16 AM 2 5 9 2008 9 04 24 AM 2 5 9 2008 3 04 28 AM 1 5 9 2008 9 04 36 AM 2 5 9 2008 9 05 04 AM 1 5 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 5 9 2008 3 0512 AM 5 9 2008 0522 AM 5 9 2008 9 0526 AM 5 9 2008 3 05 50 AM 5 9 2008 3 05 52 AM 5 9 2008 3 0558 AM 20 05 9 200812 00 00PM 46 21 05 9 2008 12 15 00 PM 51 22 06 9 2008 123000PM 60 23 05 9 2008 124500PM_ 49 24 0579720080 OQ00PM 37 25 1057372008 5 9 2008 0800 AM 5 9 2008 0804 AM z6 5 9 2008 06 08 AM 2417 5 9 2008 07 12 AM Ne eT In the Time Stamp format each recording in the study is listed with its time stamp and the direction in which it was recorded For example in the Time Stamp study shown above the first recording occurred at 9 00 06 AM traveling in the first direction 2 16 Once you have selected the Interval Length you want highlight the file you want to export by clicking on it then click either the Export Excel or Export ASCII button You will be prompted to assign the file a name and select a folder to save it in Once you click Save a window will appear listing the path where the file was created This window allows you to either directly open the newly created file with Excel or Notepad depending on if Excel or ASCII export was used or open the folder where the file was saved Note that downloaded studies will remain in the memory of the Scanner until they
36. ith the Scanner can be downloaded and ex ported using the JRead software Note that time stamped data in the Scanner can also be retrieved using the free PDA based JPDA software This can be done through either connecting to the Scanner s comm port or wirelessly using the Scanner s Bluetooth wireless connection If you plan to use a PDA to retrieve your data skip to the next chapter now The download of data is done through the same comm port of the Scanner used to upload settings as discussed in the previous section For connection information refer back to that section Note that you cannot download studies that are currently in progress If you have a study in progress that you would like to download you must end the study by pressing TAB until Stop is visible then pressing DO On the Scanner itself you must have the display visible to download data If the unit is in power saving mode and the display is not visible hit either the TAB or DO key to bring it back up Once the display is visible the download will transfer all time stamped studies currently stored in memory To start the download start the JRead software then click on the Down load All Counter Data button at the top The Download Status field will then change to show you the status of the download Once the download is complete as list of the files that have been transferred will appear in the Recently Downloaded Files field The Recently Downloaded Files lis
37. l change to the one shown below Stopped 00000000 At this point the time stamped study is stopped and stored in memory A little later on we will see how this study can be downloaded and how it can be cleared from memory After a few seconds the Scanner will reset itself to the Main Screen GPS Screen When at the Main Screen press the TAB key three times and the GPS Screen will appear GPS 00000000 GPS coordinates can be loaded into the Scanner by connecting a handheld GPS receiver to the comm port on the Scanner s control panel Note The GPS receiver must be set to transmit one of the following NMEA messages at 4800 baud GPRMC GPGLL or GPGGA The Scanner Manual Press the DO key and the display will change to the one shown below Plug the GPS receiver into the Scanner s comm port and if the receiver is configured properly the Scanner will receive the coordinates and begin showing them on the display alternating between showing latitude and longitude Press the DO key to accept the coordinates and the Scanner will return to the Main Screen Note that if you press the DO key on the Waiting screen when no GPS receiver is connected the Scanner will cancel out to the Main Screen Clear Memory Screen When at the Main Screen press the TAB key four times and the Clear Memory Screen will appear CLR MEM 00000000 The Clear Memory option can be used to delete time stamped studies that have been stored in memory However to
38. le studies from different times stored in memory JPDA is able to recognize which of these studies have already been downloaded and which are new The All New option lets you take advantage of this When you download your data if you only want the new studies done since you last downloaded you should select the New option However if for whatever reason you want to download all the studies stored in memory both old and new select the A option The default option is to download just New studies We recommend leaving this selected unless you have a specific reason to change it to All Note You cannot download studies that are currently in progress If you have a study in progress that you would like to download you must end the study before attempting to download Once you have the option you want you are ready to read your data If you are using a hardwired connection a cable connected from the PDA to the Scanner make sure the cable is properly connected then press Go If you are using a wireless Bluetooth connection no cable connected to the data recorder just press Go 2 10 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software The rest of this tutorial covers using a wireless connection however the steps are essentially the same using a hard wire connection Reading Data with Wireless Bluetooth If you are using a wireless Bluetooth connection to connect to the Scanner when you tap the Go button JPDA will attempt to
39. n recording data 3 6 Chapter 4 Battery Care The Scanner Manual Battery Care The Scanner is powered by four D Cell batteries Use of low power elec tronics in the Scanner makes it possible for the batteries to last for several months depending on use The main screen shows the current battery voltage Fresh batteries should read from 5 8 to 6 0 volts Batteries should be replaced when this voltage falls to around 4 5 to 5 0 The unit will stop recording data once the voltage falls to approximately 4 0 volts The front compartment of the Scanner contains the battery holder The bat teries can easily be popped out and replaced You should use high quality alkaline batteries which you can get at any convenience store The overall volume total shown on the main screen of the Scanner will reset if the batteries are removed However any data collected in Time stamped mode will be retained in memory by an internal lithium battery even if the D cell batteries are removed Just to be safe however we suggest that you download the data in memory to your computer before you replace the bat teries then clear the memory after the new batteries are installed to reset everything properly teek TV PORTA N Titec Be very careful to observe the proper polarity when installing new bat teries Prolonged use of the Scanner with incorrectly installed batteries can cause batteries to burst damaging the unit Do not mix old batteries with new
40. pear in this tab The checkboxes to the far right can be used to select the files you want to retrieve then the Download Selected button can be used to transfer them to your computer The files you selected will then appear in the Recently Downloaded Files box and can be exported 1 15 The Scanner Manual 1 16 Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software The Scanner Manual Introduction to JPDA JPDA is free interface software for the Scanner that runs on a Personal Digital Assistant PDA This program is designed to make setup of the Scanner and retrieval of data from it a more convenient process Data that has been retrieved with JPDA can be transferred to a desktop computer using the free JRead software JRead allows the data to be processed and output to a TRAXPro or Excel file along with other formats Supported PDAs JPDA currently runs on Pocket PC based PDAs It does not currently sup port Palm PDAs In general almost any Pocket PC version PDA made in the last couple of years should work There are several companies that sell Pocket PC PDAs with the most popular being those made by Hewlett Packard the Ipaq series Regardless of brand Pocket PC PDAs look very much the same since they run the same operating system Choosing which PDA is right for you can be complicated because there are many different features available However JPDA will be much more useful if the PDA you use has Bluetooth wireless capability With J
41. r The separate green lens covers from 1 to 35 feet while the black lens covers from 10 to 50 feet Grey Green Black 1 15 ft 1 35 ft 10 50 ft If you have the need to use one of the other lenses it is an easy process to change the lens Simply unscrew the standard grey lens from the front of the sensor and screw the replacement lens on as shown in the pictures below Note that when you are screwing on a lens be sure to include one of the o rings in the lens as this will help seal the lens in the sensor The Scanner Manual Appendix 2 Installing the Software It is a simple process to install JPDA on your PDA It is required though that you have set up an ActiveSync partnership with your desktop computer If you are unsure of how to do this consult the instructions that came with your PDA It is recommended that you place your PDA into its cradle and allow Ac tiveSync to run prior to starting the installation procedure The installation software will use ActiveSync to copy the files to your PDA Place the JPDA CD into the CD drive of your computer The computer should recognize the new CD and show you the Installation Options including one to Install JPDA Select this option Installing NET Framework If this is a new installation you must first install the NET framework for your PDA s operating system If you are unsure of what operating system is running on your PDA on the PDA go to the Start menu then
42. r to deter vandals you may want to compromise in that area 5 How easy will it be to locate the Scanner If you are going to check the Scanner periodically you may have difficulty locating the spot it was installed This could be especially true if you are returning in the early morning or evening while it is dark out Make sure that there are good landmarks that will help you return to the unit A useful tool for finding the Scanner again is a handheld GPS receiver If you write down the coordinates where the Scanner was installed the GPS receiver should help make sure you look in the right area 6 How far does the Scanner need to record The Scanner will record data up to a maximum of 35 feet We do not rec ommend that you attempt to record data beyond this distance Tip Mounting the Scanner on a 45 degree angle to the trail will provide more accurate data from people walking next to each other 3 5 The Scanner Manual Once you have selected the installation location wrap the installation cable around the pole or tree you have selected pointing the Scanner to ward the spot to be counted Thread each loose end of the installation cable through the cable clamp as shown in the picture below Pull the cable ends tight so that the Scanner is tight against the tree then tighten the nuts on the cable clamp using the installation kit s nut driver as shown in the figure below The Scanner is now installed and ready to begi
43. r computer instruction manual if you have any questions on which ports are serial ports on your computer 2 Many computers have more than one serial port You will need to know which serial port you are plugging the universal cable into Serial ports are designated as COMx where x is a number from 1 to 16 You will need to know this number to download the unit 3 Some devices that are plugged into a computer s serial port will not allow The Scanner to download its data properly These are devices that require a program called a device driver to be running in the computer at all times These device drivers are very self centered and think that all the data coming into the serial port is for them Digital cameras mice digitizer boards PDAs and light pens are all devices that require these device drivers to be running If you have to unplug a device from the serial port to plug the Scanner in or if you are using a switch box be sure that the device does not have a driver running in memory 4 If you have a conflict with another device on a serial port or if your com puter does not have a serial port you can use a USB port by using a USB to Serial Converter These devices allow serial peripherals like JAMAR equipment to interface with a USB port There are several of these devices available on line and at computer stores Go to the hardware support section of our web site www jamartech com for a link to one of these devices that we ha
44. rizontal triangle and increases with distance For this reason it is best to aim The Scanner at a pine tree or a large bush Chapter 3 Installing The Scanner 2 Is there anything stable enough to mount the Scanner on To record the most accurate data the Scanner needs to be mounted so that it will be stable in the wind If the Scanner is swaying in the wind it could possibly double count some pedestrians who pass by For this reason it is best to mount the Scanner on a tree with a large trunk or on a pole or building 3 Is there anything at the location that will help hide the Scanner The less visible the Scanner is the less likely it is to be vandalized If you are planning on mounting the Scanner to a tree look for a tree with a large trunk A larger trunk will help hide the outline of the Scanner as well as be more stable in the wind Mounting the Scanner where it will be con cealed by a bush or tree branches will hide the Scanner very well but may require that the foliage be trimmed periodically to keep it from blocking The Scanner If the sensors at the bottom of The Scanner are blocked the unit will not work properly 4 How easy will it be to reach the Scanner To retrieve the data if you are not using a wireless connection see Chapter 2 you will need to be able to remove the front panel and either read the display or connect a serial cable For convenience you will want to be able to access the unit easily Howeve
45. s in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale or use of our products JAMAR Technologies Inc reserves the right to make improvements on the product and or specifications at any time without notice Questions concerning this warranty or any JAMAR Technologies Inc product should be directed by mail or telephone to JAMAR Technologies Inc 1500 Industry Road Suite C Hatfield PA 19440 215 361 2244 COPYRIGHT NOTICE This manual is copyrighted All rights are reserved This document may not be in whole or part photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writ ing from JAMAR Technologies Inc Copyright 2008 by JAMAR Technologies Inc This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ii If you have any questions about the use of The Scanner 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 correspondence to JAMAR Technologies Inc 1500 Industry Road Suite C Hatfield PA 19440
46. shows the time and date in the Set Clock field at the top These are read in directly from the time and date set on the PDA If they are not correct close JPDA and reset the time and date on the PDA itself If the Set Clock checkbox is checked then JPDA will set this time and date into the Scanner when you perform the upload Below the clock field are the Site Code and Station ID fields Whatever you put in here will show up in the corresponding fields when the study is processed and can be printed on reports with the data You can fill in the fields however you wish Note that it takes a little bit of practice to enter text and numbers into a PDA The easy way to do it is to use the popup keyboard and tap the letters and numbers to enter the information You can also learn to enter letters and numbers using the handwriting recognition option that is part of all PDAs With a little practice you can learn to enter the letters and numbers much faster than with the popup keyboard 2 5 The Scanner Manual 2 J pluetooth Console d 10 38 Bluetooth Browser Select a Bluetooth device E Scanner 000000 C Always use the selected device Once you have the information entered that you want tap the Upload Info button to begin the transfer to the data recorder If you are using Bluetooth and the PDA is able to find an available Bluetooth equipped device nearby you ll see a screen like the one shown to the left
47. t has all the studies that have been down loaded from the Scanner with the currently selected study highlighted in black All other studies will be colored light red indicating that they have not yet been processed Note that once a study has been processed from the list it will be colored green 1 12 Chapter 1 Using The Scanner EE A He tele Download Al Courter Data jee Downdoad Status Wilting DMP Complete Select Courter Fes to Downioas Select POA Files to Download Upload Stings to Courter ionat in oiii E C 0 Meutes Change Dreciony Dekens Export Excel Expo ASCH _Frecess mith Tiaro FOA Hot Connected Temp Directory C Prog an Files AMAR Read The buttons along the bottom of the screen list several options for how to process the studies including Export Excel Export ASCII and Process with TRAXPro Note that the Process with TRAXPro option is mainly for use with data from a TRAX traffic data recorder and not data from a Scanner Export to Excel or ASCII The Export Excel and Export ASCII selections both work in the same man ner The only difference is that one provides an Excel file while the other provides a comma delimited text file To export a file into either of these formats the first thing you need to do is select the interval length for the data This is done by using the Interval Length field on the left The options are Time Stamp 1 Minute 5 Minutes 10 Minutes
48. th its time stamp and the direction in which it was recorded For example in the Time Stamp study shown above the first recording occurred at 9 00 06 AM traveling in the first direction Once you have selected the Interval Length you want highlight the file you want to export by clicking on it then click either the Export Excel or Export ASCII button You will be prompted to assign the file a name and select a folder to save it in Once you click Save a window will appear listing the path where the file was created This window allows you to either directly open the newly created file with Excel or Notepad depending on if Excel or ASCII export was used or open the folder where the file was saved Note that downloaded studies will remain in the memory of the Scanner until they are cleared Refer to page 1 8 for information on how to clear the memory Important Do not clear the memory of the Scanner until you are certain that the data has been successfully downloaded to you computer 1 14 Selectively Downloading Data with JRead While we just discussed the steps for retrieving all the data you have stored in your Scanner using JRead another option that you have is to selectively choose which data in the Scanner s memory to download This is done using the Select Counter Files to Download tab near the top of the screen Once your Scanner is connected click the Counter File List button and a list of the files in the Scanner will ap
49. tings button A list of the various settings that can be uploaded is then displayed as shown here bhe tle Dowrloed Al Courter Data M Comm Pots 1 come Downdoed Status Setings nccertuly acqured Select Courter Fits to Download Select POA Files to Dowrioad Upload Setinge to Courter Rehesh Pests OB Settee bars m F UOT Tx TA Use FC Tre Dale tC wd F Use 01 Ts F Combine DT C 7800 Date Format jan res 19000 e us wot oe EEr pee C Cm Spacing magis EA oe E or POS m Powe Interval Leng ED yy Ste Code awna 15806 F iwin F Invent 3 Suoni Unload Sosno ReadSetings Metes Change Directoy Delle at Lopon aces Ept aooi ncen veh Teod ro FOA Net Connected Temp Deectory C Program Files JAMAE Read JRead can be used with several different types of JAMAR equipment so only the options in the program that apply to the Scanner are enabled settings that do not apply are disabled when connected to a Scanner The settings we ll use are Time Date Site ID and Site Code The Time and Date listings in JRead can either be manually typed in or read from your computer s clock To enter a time or date manually be sure the Use PC Time Date box is unchecked If you place a check in this box JRead will use the computer s clock for the time and date The Date Format field can be used to control how the date is listed in the Scanner The options are USA month day year or World d
50. uffix Set the Baud Rate as desired This controls the speed of the data transfer The higher the number the faster the transfer Some older PDA s may not be able to handle baud rates over 19200 baud For now select 57 600 as the baud rate JPDA allows you to use a GPS receiver to store the exact location of the study along with the data if you have a GPS receiver plugged into your PDA Enable this if you are using GPS otherwise leave it set to No Now JPDA s settings are tailored to your equipment and the program is ready to be put to work for you Tap Done to return to the Main screen Chapter 2 Using the JPDA Software Setup Screen JPDA can be used to configure a number of settings in the Scanner First select Scanner from the dropdown list below the big Read button on the Main screen Next tap the Setup button and the Setup screen will appear If you are planning to do a time stamped study with the Scanner this screen al Set Cock 4 56 58 PM 8 23 07 lows you to load information related to mmiddiyyyy ddfmmfyyyy Scanner Settings 4 58 that study into the Scanner To do this site code you will need to connect to the Scanner Station ID using either a wireless Bluetooth con nection or by plugging into the comm per a port on the Scanner This tutorial covers using a wireless connection however Es ito the steps are essentially the same using When the Setup screen comes up it
51. ve tested and found to work well Additional support information can also be found on our web site at www jamartech com If you are unable to find a solution to your problem contact us using the information located on the first page of this manual 5 3 The Scanner Manual 5 4 Appendix The Scanner Manual Appendix 1 Optional External Sensor The Scanner can be used with an external sen sor in addition to the standard internal sensor Since the external sensor is small in size it can be used to record data at locations where the main unit cannot be installed or to allow more covert data collection by hiding the main unit CI Installation The external sensor screws into the bottom of the Scanner at the External Sensor Port The External Sensor Port sensor can then be routed to any location you want to count When aiming the sensor note that there is a grooved notch on the sensor that should always be facing up This makes sure that any di rectional data recorded will be record properly When the notch is installed facing up direction one is left to right while direction two is right to left Mount Sensor with Grooved Notch facing up External Sensor Attached Appendix Mounting Options While it is possible to install the external sensor by itself by simply laying it on a tree branch or other convenient spot you may find times when the sensor needs to be more securely mounted For this we provide
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