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Key Info
• Optimized to detect and count bicycles on trails
• Advanced microelectronic design
• Self-contained design; no external wires or tubes
• Designed to be buried
• Small and easy to hide - reduces vandalism risk
• Long battery life (G4: up to 9 months)
• Large storage capacity (millions of counts)
• Built for outside: -40C (-40F) to +55C (131F)
• Low installation, operating, and maintenance costs
• Field-proven, Generation 4 design (>10 year history)
INSTALLATION OPTIONS ......................................................................................... 3
D SET UP IN FIELD - STEPS ...................................................................................... 5
F LIGHTS, BATTERIES, NOTES .................................................................................. 7
TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT ........................................ 9
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
(For Generation 2, 3 and 4) Key Info • Optimized to detect and count bicycles on trails • Advanced microelectronic design • Self-contained design; no external wires or tubes • Designed to be buried • Small and easy to hide — reduces vandalism risk •... -
Page 2: Aoverview
A OVERVIEW These instructions apply to Generation 2, 3 and 4 TRAFx Mountain Bike Counters (2005 – 2017+). CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE COUNTER. Featuring an aerospace-quality magnetometer, this counter detects moving objects with ferrous metal content (e.g., bike chains, cassettes, etc.). In essence, it’s a sophisticated metal detector. PREPARATION Finish TRAFx Manual –... -
Page 3: Binstallation Options
B INSTALLATION OPTIONS There are two main installation options: (A) middle of the trail, or (B) at the side of the trail. • The maximum detection range is approximately 1m (3.3ft.). That is, all bikes must pass within 1m (3.3ft.) of the counter to be counted. -
Page 4: Csettings
C SETTINGS The counter has default settings (see black area below). Normally, only change these if a star below applies to you. (The default settings are for G4 counters; however, they are also recommended for G2 and G3 counters.) Settings Mode Notes =TIME... -
Page 5: D Set Up In Field - Steps
D SET UP IN FIELD – STEPS STEP 1 — PREPARATION The TRAFx Mountain Bike Counter is normally buried beside or in middle of the trail (though it can also be placed under a bridge or ramp, or hidden under a log or stone at the trail side). If burying the counter, before going to the field, decide on Option 1 or 2. -
Page 6: Echecklists
E CHECKLISTS Field Equipment Checklist TRAFx Manual: Part I and II ✓ Counters, dock, etc ✓ Desiccant packs (in sealed bag); spare batteries for counter; Ziploc bags ✓ Items you’ll need for installation ✓ Tape measure, camera, GPS, shovel, toothbrush, umbrella, safety equipment, etc ✓... -
Page 7: F Lights, Batteries, Notes
F LIGHTS, BATTERIES, NOTES LIGHTS The counter’s three small indicator lights are explained below. State - Status LIGHT - Calibration LIGHT - Detection LIGHT (RED) (ORANGE) (GREEN) not active Sleeping* 2x per second 2x per second At Launch 4x per second on = calibrating** not active (rapid) -
Page 8: Gtesting
G TESTING Each TRAFx counter comes factory tested and ready to install. If installed according to instructions, paying careful attention to the specified distances and other details, it is not normally necessary to test it. However, if desired, there are several methods to test a counter. -
Page 9: Htroubleshooting, Maintenance And Support
H TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT TROUBLESHOOTING The troubleshooting advice below is specific to settings and installation. If your problem is not addressed below, see Chapter 4, TRAFx Manual – Part I, or better yet, visit our Support Hub at www.trafx.net/support 1 Higher than expected counts If counts are moderately higher than expected, do the following: Increase DELAY (see p.
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