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- Page 1 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Automatic Traffic Data Recorder JAMAR Technologies, Inc.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Before You Do a Count ..............1-2 Learning About the TRAX Apollyon Plus II ........1-3 Chapter 2 – Operational Features of the TRAX Apollyon Plus II .... 2-1 How is the TRAX Apollyon Plus II Powered? ........2-2 Using the Keypad .............. - Page 5 Step 5 – Install the Road Tubes ..........3-4 Step 6 – Check for Accuracy ............3-5 Chapter 4 – Road Tube Layouts ..............4-1 Layouts for the TRAX Apollyon Plus II ........... 4-2 Layout: L1 ..............4-3 Layout: L2 ..............
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Page 6: Quick Setup Guide For The Trax Apollyon Plus Ii
Once the tubes are down, mastic those running areas so as to avoid bounce. 2. Turn the TRAX Apollyon Plus II ON by pressing the POWER button. (Make sure the Main Power toggle is set to ON.) 3. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction To The Trax Apollyon Plus Ii
Chapter 1 — Introduction to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II Chapter 1 Introduction to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II... -
Page 8: What Is The Trax Apollyon Plus Ii
Whenever possible, we recommend that you perform a test count if you are new to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II or are planning to collect data that you have not in the past. This will help you become comfortable with the operation of the equipment and how the data is collected, which should make things easier when you have to do a real count. -
Page 9: Learning About The Trax Apollyon Plus Ii
Chapter 1 — Introduction to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II Learning about the TRAX Apollyon Plus II The remainder of this chapter provides a tutorial that will walk you through the basics of setting up the Apollyon Plus II and starting a new study. Once you have completed this tutorial, you should have a good working knowledge of how the Apollyon Plus II operates. - Page 10 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Battery Conservation The Apollyon Plus II has a battery-saving feature that turns the display off if no keys have been pressed for 2 minutes. The Apollyon Plus II is still on and running, but the display has shut itself off to conserve power.
- Page 11 Chapter 1 — Introduction to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II USB is now flashing. Press it again and Utils is flashing. Press TAB again, and the display goes back to Count flashing. The TAB key is used to scroll through the various options shown on the display.
- Page 12 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual The next two settings on the Utilites menu, Interval Length and Dead Time, are typically left at their default values, so we won't go into details on them here. If you have a need to change either of these, refer to Chapter 2 for more information.
- Page 13 Chapter 1 — Introduction to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II Clearing the Data Memory The fifth option listed in the Utilites menu is Clear. This option is used to clear the data memory of the Apollyon Plus II. When you do a count with the Apollyon Plus II, that count stays in the memory of the Apollyon Plus II (regardless of how many times you down- load the data to a computer) until you clear the memory using this option.
- Page 14 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Data Memory There are a few common questions people ask related to the memory of the Apollyon Plus II: Q: If I download the data from the Apollyon Plus II to the computer, does that remove the data from the Apollyon Plus II? A: No.
- Page 15 Chapter 1 — Introduction to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II Starting a New Count With Count highlighted on the Main Menu, press the DO key. You have two options for the type BASIC VOLUME ONLY of data you want to collect – Basic...
- Page 16 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 Selecting a Layout The next screen you see is used to L1: Two Channel Vol. select the type of layout you will be using to collect your data.
- Page 17 Chapter 1 — Introduction to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II Viewing GPS Information START STAT The next screen you see is the EXIT Count Start menu. It gives you Press DO to view the three options: Start the count, view...
- Page 18 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Starting a New Count START STAT We're now ready to start our count. EXIT Before we do so, notice the STAT Press DO to Start option on this screen. The STAT option lets you review how you Count Start Menu with Start highlighted have set up the count.
- Page 19 Chapter 1 — Introduction to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II Press the TAB key again and the third status screen will appear. This screen shows the time and date that are set in the Apollyon Plus II, along with any site code that has been entered.
- Page 20 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Now press TAB again, and the display will go back to showing the first of the status screens. If we were doing a real count, at this point we'd close the lid of the Apol- lyon Plus II and lock it up.
- Page 21 TRAX counter icon. The Download Traffic Recorder screen will then appear. The baud rate setting determines how fast the data will be transferred into the program. Note that the TRAX Apollyon Plus II will automatically sense whatever baud rate you select in the software. The higher the baud rate, the faster your data will be downloaded.
- Page 22 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual The other option you have for retrieving your data is by using a USB flash drive. This is a convenient way of retrieving your data without having to either bring the Apollyon Plus II back to your office or take a laptop into the field.
- Page 23 Apollyon Plus II in detail, both those we touched on in this tutorial and additional ones. We commend you on your choice of the TRAX Apollyon Plus II for your data collection needs. A lot of thought and care has gone into the design of this unit, and it should provide you with years of reliable service.
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Page 25: Chapter 2 - Operational Features Of The Trax Apollyon Plus Ii
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Page 26: How Is The Trax Apollyon Plus Ii Powered
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual How is the TRAX Apollyon Plus II powered? The TRAX Apollyon Plus II is powered by long-life lithium batteries. No battery charging is required. Using the Keypad The TRAX Apollyon Plus II contains a membrane keypad comprised of 12 keys: numbers 0 through 9, DO and TAB (also POWER). -
Page 27: Start-Up Screens
Chapter 2 — Operational Features of the TRAX Apollyon Plus II Start-up Screen A four-line, 20-character LCD display, located in the middle of the TRAX Apollyon Plus II’s front panel, is used to display current options and status. Important note: The TRAX Apollyon Plus II has a power-saving feature that turns off the display if no keys have been pressed on the unit for two minutes. -
Page 28: Main Menu
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Main Menu COUNT UTILS :0 Bat:3.6v Count:01 7468K :0 08:46:14 02/13/18 :0 Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for all of the options in the TRAX Apollyon Plus II. The options on this screen are: COUNT Program a new count. -
Page 29: Utilities Menu
UTILS from the Main Menu the Utilities Menu screen shown here is displayed. Note: The nonvolatile memory in the TRAX Apollyon Plus II will retain the default settings you program. These settings will be used for future traffic studies without having to re-enter them. -
Page 30: Data Interval
Dead Time (DT), which is also known as D-Bounce, is the amount of time the air switch in the TRAX Apollyon Plus II will wait after it has recorded a pulse before it will accept another one. This helps the Apol- lyon Plus II to eliminate extraneous pulses caused by an initial pulse reverberating in the road tube. -
Page 31: Time/Date
(3 and 6) to enter the value you want. NOTE: The real time clock in the TRAX Apollyon Plus II uses a 24- hour military format so, for example, if you want to enter the time of 5:00 PM you would enter 17:00. - Page 32 Units This selection allows you to determine the format of the units used in the TRAX Apollyon Plus II. The options are English or Metric. To change the setting, press TAB until Units: is flashing, then press DO to select either English or Metric.
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Page 33: Tests
Chapter 2 — Operational Features of the TRAX Apollyon Plus II study is in progress, of course). This is the setting we recommend as it prevents the battery from draining if the unit is accidentally left on. The Start option tells the Apollyon Plus II to start a new study if it has been left on and undisturbed for more than 10 minutes and no study is already in progress. - Page 34 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Tube Test The Tube test allows you to check the quality of the air pulses that are being received by the Apollyon Plus II from the road tubes. This test should be performed once the TRAX is in the field and connected to the road tubes to be used for the study.
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Page 35: Count Menu
Chapter 2 — Operational Features of the TRAX Apollyon Plus II Count Menu BASIC VOLUME ONLY When you select Count from the TUBES EXIT Main Menu, you are given the op- tion of the type of data you would like to collect, or to test the tubes. -
Page 36: Tube Layout Selection
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Select VOL-VEH for a divide-by two study, where every two hits is counted as one. Select VOL-AXLE for an axle count, where every hit is counted as one. After you select the type of study you want, you will be taken to the tube layout selection menu, described below. - Page 37 Chapter 2 — Operational Features of the TRAX Apollyon Plus II To enter a Site Code, press DO while YES is flashing. You then have the option of using either a numeric (numbers only) site code or an alpha-numeric (numbers, letters and symbols) site code.
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Page 38: Count Start-Up Menu
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Count Start-up Menu The Count Start-Up menu allows START STAT you to immediately begin a count, EXIT or check the status of the setup. Press DO to Start Count Start-up Menu The GPS selection allows you to... -
Page 39: Stat
Chapter 2 — Operational Features of the TRAX Apollyon Plus II STAT L5: Two Equal Tubes When you select STAT from with spacing; 1 dir the Count Start-up menu, you are shown some summary in- DT: 35 ms formation on the configuration Stat Screen of the TRAX. -
Page 40: Volume Only Status Screens
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual The top two lines of this L6: Two Equal Tubes screen tell you the layout with spacing; 2 dir selected and the how the tubes should be arranged DT:35ms for this study. The fourth... - Page 41 (A and B). As the tires from an axle strike the tubes, an asterisk is recorded in the appropriate channel. The bottom line tells you what number count this study is in the TRAX Apollyon Plus II (CNT:02), the percentage of memory available (MEM:99%) and the battery voltage (3.6v).
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Page 42: Ending A Count
There are several ways to end a count. The most common way is to manually turn the TRAX Apollyon Plus II off. To turn the Apollyon Plus II off, press the POWER key and hold it down for 5-6 seconds. The Apollyon Plus II will turn off and the count will be stored in its internal memory. -
Page 43: Downloading A Trax Apollyon Plus Ii
Chapter 2 — Operational Features of the TRAX Apollyon Plus II Downloading a TRAX Apollyon Plus II The TRAX Apollyon Plus II data is designed to be processed by the TRAXPro software. Getting the data from the Apollyon Plus II to your computer can be done in one of two ways. -
Page 44: Usb Flash Drive Download
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual for more information on this.) TRAXPro will only list the comm ports that are available on your computer, making the selection easier. After making any needed adjustments, click on the Begin button in TRAXPro and the program will attempt to connect to the Apollyon Plus II. - Page 45 Chapter 2 — Operational Features of the TRAX Apollyon Plus II the Apollyon Plus II, but note that just about any recently made flash drive (2006 or later) should work fine. To retrieve data using a flash drive, plug it into the USB Memory Port of the Apollyon Plus II, then highlight the USB selection on the Main Menu of the Apollyon Plus II and press the DO key.
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Page 47: Chapter 3 - Road Tube Installation
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Page 48: Using Road Tube
Installing Road Tubes Proper road tube installation is very important for collecting accurate data with your TRAX Apollyon Plus II. The road tube and the TRAX Apollyon Plus II’s air switches comprise the sensing device for the unit. As with all receivers, the sensor has to be functioning properly to record reliable in- formation. -
Page 49: Step 2 - Select Layout
To ensure the pulses from the road tubes arrive at the counter in the proper order, the tube length must be the same from the edge of the road to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II. This will ensure that the pulse from the short tube arrives before the pulse from the long tube. -
Page 50: Step 4 - Prepare The Installation Equipment
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Step 4 - Prepare the Installation Equipment Once you have decided on your layout and prepared your tubes, you’re just about ready to begin the installation. However, first be sure you have all the equipment you’ll need to do the installation quickly and efficiently. -
Page 51: Step 6 - Check For Accuracy
Chapter 3 — Road Tube Installation When installing a short tube, long tube configuration (L2) you may install both tubes completely across the road and tie a knot midway of the half tube. This eliminates nailing the half tube on the center line which can create a safety problem for installation personnel. - Page 52 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual...
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Page 53: Chapter 4 - Road Tube Layouts
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Page 54: Layouts For The Trax Apollyon Plus Ii
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Layouts for the TRAX Apollyon Plus II The TRAX Apollyon Plus II is equipped with six pre-programmed layouts for recording traffic data. These are designated as L1 through L6 and rep- resent the most common types of layouts used to record traffic data. -
Page 55: Layout: L1
Chapter 4 — Road Tube Layouts Layout: L1 Sensors Used: 2 Road Tubes Spacing: None Count Formats: Basic, Volume Only Data: Volume, Gap Channels: 2 Channels, A, B In this layout, channel “A” and channel “B” record independently. When in Volume mode the TRAX can do either a straight axle count or use the divide-by-two technique. -
Page 56: Layout: L2
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Layout: L2 Sensors Used: 2 Road Tubes Spacing: 1 Foot Count Formats: Basic, Volume Only Data: Volume, Gap Channels: 2 Channels, A, B-A In this layout, channel “A” and channel “B” record independently. The A tube is extended over one lane while the B tube is extended over two lanes. -
Page 57: Layout: L3
Chapter 4 — Road Tube Layouts Layout: L3 Sensors Used: 2 Road Tubes Spacing: 4 Inches Count Formats: Basic, Volume Only Data: Volume, Gap Channels: 2 Channels, A to B, B to A In this layout, both tubes (A and B) are extended across the lanes to be counted. -
Page 58: Layout: L4
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Layout: L4 Sensors Used: 1 Road Tube Spacing: None Count Formats: Basic, Volume Only Data: Volume, Gap Channels: 1 Channel, A In this layout, one tube is extended across the lanes to be counted. When in Volume mode the TRAX can do either a straight axle count or use the divide-by-two technique. -
Page 59: Layout: L5
Chapter 4 — Road Tube Layouts Layout: L5 Sensors Used: 2 Road Tubes Spacing: One Foot for Road Tubes Count Formats: Basic Data: Class, Speed, Gap, Volume Directions: 1 Direction, A to B In this layout, both tubes (A and B) are extended across the lane to be stud- ied. -
Page 60: Layout: L6
TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Layout: L6 Sensors Used: 2 Road Tubes Spacing: One Foot for Road Tubes Count Formats: Basic Data: Class, Speed, Gap, Volume Directions: 2 Directions, A to B, B to A In this layout, both tubes (A and B) are extended across the lanes to be studied. - Page 61 Layout: L7 Layout Type: Traditional Road Tubes Sensors Used: 4 Road Tubes Spacing: None Count Formats: Basic, Volume 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.
- Page 62 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Layout: L8 Layout Type: Traditional Road Tubes Sensors Used: 4 Road Tubes Spacing: Two Feet Count Formats: Basic, Volume 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.
- Page 63 Layout: L9 Layout Type: EZ Belt or Traditional Road Tubes Sensors Used: 4 Road Tubes Spacing: 4 Inches Count Formats: Basic, Volume Only Data: Volume, Gap Channels: 4 Channels, A to B, B to A, C to D, D to C This layout is the same as the L3 layout, but with four tubes over four lanes rather than two tubes over two lanes.
- Page 64 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual 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 Directions, A to B, C to D This layout is the same as the L5 layout, but with four tubes over two lanes rather than two tubes over one lane.
- Page 65 EZ Belt 13 ft. 13 ft. 25 ft. Mini 25 ft. Mini *Note: Standard 26' belt can be cut in half. 26 ft. 25 ft. Mini 25 ft. Mini 26 ft. *Note that counting two lanes with one set of tubes (A and B or C and D) will result in a decrease in accuracy as volumes increase.
- Page 66 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Layout: L11 Layout Type: Traditional Road Tubes Sensors Used: 4 Road Tubes Spacing: Two Feet, A to C and B to D. Six Inches, A to B, C to D Count Formats: Basic Data: Class, Speed, Gap, Volume...
- Page 67 Layout: L12 Layout Type: Traditional Road Tubes Sensors Used: 4 Road Tubes Spacing: Two Feet, A to C and B to D Count Formats: Basic Data: Class, Speed, Gap, Volume Directions: 2 Directions, A to C, D to B This layout is the same as the L11 layout, but for bidirectional traffic. Refer to the L11 layout for further information.
- Page 68 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Layout: L13 Layout Type: Traditional Road Tubes Sensors Used: 3 Road Tubes Spacing: Two Feet Count Formats: Basic, Volume Data: Volume, Gap Channels: 3 Channels, A, B-A, C-B This layout is the same as the L2 layout, but with the addition of a tube for a third channel.
- Page 69 Layout: L14 Layout Type: Road Tubes Sensors Used: 4 Road Tubes Spacing: Two Feet Count Formats: Basic, Volume Data: Volume, Gap Channels: 4 Channels, A, B-A, C-B, D-C This layout is the same as the L2 layout, but with the addition of two tubes for two additional channels.
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Page 71: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting & Faq
Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting & FAQ Chapter 5 Troubleshooting & FAQ... - Page 72 What do the numbers on the right side of the Main Menu mean? These are related to the TRAX Apollyon Plus II's road tube testing feature. Any time you have road tubes connected to the TRAX, these numbers will reflect the strength of the air pulses being received, ranging from 0 for no pulse, to 9 for strongest pulse.
- Page 73 Volume Only layouts are L1, L2, L3 and L4. Refer to Chapter 5 for more information. I can't view the tube pulse strengths on the TRAX Apollyon Plus II display after the study has begun. How do I view this while the study...
- Page 74 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual The Apollyon Plus II won't turn on when I press the POWER button. In this case, the Apollyon Plus II may need a 'hard' reset. To do this, switch the Main Power toggle to OFF, then back to ON. Once that has been done, try pressing the POWER button again.
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Page 76: Installing Usb Drivers
One of the features of Windows 7 & 8 is to use your Internet connection to search the Windows Update web site for any available drivers for USB devices you connect to your computer, like the TRAX Apollyon Plus II. If you have not used this fea-... - Page 77 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. If you are downloading the drivers from the JAMAR web site, be sure to follow the directions listed there.
- Page 78 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual and you'll see a screen like the one shown to the right. Note that if the Wizard finds more than one driver, the Wizard will list all the available drivers. You can then select the one you'd like and then proceed.
- Page 79 You will need to select this comm port number in the JAMAR software when you go to download your TRAX. The software makes this easier to do by only listing the comm ports that are available in the download screen.
- Page 80 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual To access this information, right-click on the My 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 to the one shown below, showing the port number that your computer has assigned.
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Page 81: Low Speed Data Collection
TRAX. However, the TRAX Apollyon Plus II is capable of recording vehicle data with a high degree of accuracy from as low as idle speeds to 10 mph. If... - Page 82 TRAX Apollyon Plus II User’s Manual Tube Length The total length of road tubes used in low speed applications should not exceed forty (40) feet. Shorter lengths may be used provided all traffic is travelling at low speeds. Tube Placement The TRAX will record a count even if the front and rear tires on only one side of the vehicle passes over the tube.
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Page 83: Fhwa Type F Classification Scheme
Appendix FHWA Type F Vehicle Classification Scheme Class 1 - Motorcycles. This class includes all two- or three- wheeled motorized vehicles. These vehicles typically have a saddle-type of seat and are steered by handlebars rather than a steering wheel. This includes motorcycles, motor scooters, mo- peds, motor-powered bicycles and three-wheel motorcycles. - Page 84 The TRAX Apollyon Plus II also collects data for Class 14 - Unclassified Vehicles. This class includes all vehicles which the TRAX Apollyon Plus II could not pro- cess into one of the existing 13 classes.
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Page 85: Memory Table
Appendix Memory Table The TRAX Apollyon Plus II contains 8 megabytes (8,000 kilobytes) of flash memory. The usage of this memory depends on the type of data be- ing collected. If you are collecting Basic data, each kilobyte of memory can hold ap- proximately 340 axle hits, which means the unit can record well over 2 million hits before the memory is filled. -
Page 86: Specifications
Date Format: USA (MM/DD/YY) or World (DD/MM/YY) Recording Intervals: 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 minutes for Volume Only Units: English (feet) or Metric (meters) Display: Wide Temperature, 4-line by 20-character LCD display Output: Binary file capable of being read by JAMAR software A-12... - Page 87 We are pleased that you have chosen the JAMAR TRAX Apollyon Plus II for your traffic data collection needs. We have strived to develop a unit that is easy to use and has the options that our customers require. The TRAX Apollyon Plus II has undergone extensive testing to verify the accuracy of its operations, and each unit is tested before it leaves our facility.
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