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Jamar Black Cat II User Manual

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  • Page 1 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual JAMAR Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 2 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 There is a 90 day warranty on the rechargeable battery of the Black Cat II Radar Recorder. In no 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.
  • Page 4 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual If you have any questions about the Black Cat II Radar Recorder that you cannot find answers for in this manual, there are several ways to get ad- ditional information. For the latest support information on the Black Cat II Radar Recorder, please visit our web site at: www.jamartech.com/blackcatradarsupport.html...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Black Cat II Radar - USB Port ......3-2 Connecting the Black Cat II Radar - Wireless Bluetooth ... 3-5 Connecting the Black Cat II Radar - Remote GSM Modem ..3-6 Setting Up a Study .............. 3-10 Manual Setup ..............

  • Page 6: Quick Setup Guide For The Black Cat Ii Radar Recorder

    Chapter 3. Use the Real Time feature of the software to check that data is being recorded properly. 5. Leave the Black Cat II Radar Recorder to record data for the time period you would like. A fully charged battery will record data for approximately 6 days.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 — Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 8: What Is The Black Cat Ii Radar Recorder

    Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual What is the Black Cat II Radar Recorder? The Black Cat II Radar Recorder is an automatic traffic data collector dis- tributed by JAMAR Technologies, Inc. It is designed for ease of use, but contains many options and features to provide comprehensive traffic data collection.

  • Page 9: How Is The Black Cat Ii Radar Recorder Powered?

    Software. An optional solar panel is also available for long-term installations. When the Black Cat II Radar Recorder is first shipped to you the battery is disconnected and will need to be connected before first use. We recommend that you check the voltage level of the battery when it is first connected.

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    Note that the Black Cat II will not turn on if the battery voltage is below 12.0. Also note that the Black Cat II will stop collecting data once the battery falls to 11.2 volts.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Site Installation

    Chapter 2 — Site Installation Chapter 2 Site Installation...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual Installation Before going to the site to install the Black Cat II Radar Recorder, check that you have the following items from the installation kit: Clamp Bands Pole mounting bracket Locks with keys...

  • Page 13: Mounting The Black Cat Ii Radar Recorder

    Step #2 - For the most accurate results, the bracket should be installed so the Black Cat II Radar Recorder is facing traffic on a 45 degree angle. IMPORTANT: area of the Black Cat II Radar Recorder...
  • Page 14 Black Cat II Radar Recorder down to secure it in place. Note that it is the front of the Black Cat II Radar Recorder that you are aiming toward the road at a 45 degree angle.
  • Page 15 Step #5 - Lock the unit into the mounting bracket using the hole at the bottom of the bracket. Once the Black Cat II Radar Recorder has been setup using the TRAXPro software (refer to the next chapter), close and lock the lid.
  • Page 16 This is done by adjusting the bracket on the back of the Black Cat II. Loosen the top bolt on the bracket (there is one on each side) using the provided hex head allen wrench.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Programming The Radar Head

    Chapter 3 — Programming the Radar Head Chapter 3 Programming the Radar Head...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Black Cat Ii Radar To Your Computer

    Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual Connecting the Black Cat II Radar to Your Computer There are three ways to connect the Black Cat II Radar Recorder to your computer: • Direct hardwire USB connection. • Local wireless Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3 — Programming the Radar Head STEP 4 – Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Mini USB port on the Black Cat II. If the connection is successful the USB LED will light on the Black Cat II.
  • Page 20 Black Cat II along with the firmware version and the battery voltage. The area above this shows the current date and time in the Black Cat II. You will be shown a warning that the date and time are not correct if they are not within a minute of the computer’s date and time.
  • Page 21 The Black Cat II Radar Recorder has wireless Bluetooth capability which allows you to connect without a hard wire. If you would like to use Bluetooth to communicate with the Black Cat II Radar Recorder, refer to the Quick Start Guide 'Connecting Your Bluetooth Black Cat II Radar Recorder' for more information on how to connect.
  • Page 22 If your unit has the option available, you should see a sticker on the front panel showing the IP Address of the unit. You should also see the modem antenna port of the Black Cat II connected to the antenna, as shown below. GSM Modem...
  • Page 23 Site option is disabled. This is because no sites have yet been created. To connect to a Black Cat II remotely, you need to create a Site Listing for the Black Cat II in question. To do this, click the Edit Sites button and the Site Setup form will appear.
  • Page 24 Black Cat II along with the firmware version and the battery voltage. The area above this shows the current date and time in the Black Cat II. You will be shown a warning that the date and time are not correct if they...
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 — Programming the Radar Head are not within a minute of the computer’s date and time. To fix this, click the Update Time button and the date and time in the Black Cat II will synchronize with the date and time of your computer.

  • Page 26: Setting Up A Study

    With a Manual Setup, you enter the details of how the unit is installed yourself, such as height of the unit and distance to each lane. With the Quick Set, the Black Cat II will determine these values by itself. These settings will typically stay as shown.

  • Page 27: Manual Setup

    Chapter 3 — Programming the Radar Head Manual Setup (recommended) If you elect to do a Manual Setup of the Black Cat II Radar Recorder, you will need to enter the details of how the unit is installed. Unit Height Above Road – Enter, in inches, how high the Radar is mount- ed above the road.

  • Page 28: Quick Set

    You can now close the software and disconnect from the Radar. Quick Set If you elect to do a Quick Set of the Black Cat II Radar Recorder, you'll be taken into the Real Time view. Click the Begin Quick Set button at the lower left to start the process.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 — Programming the Radar Head As vehicles pass the detection zone and are recorded, the Black Cat II itself will figure out on its own what values to enter for lane distances, recorder height, etc. Generally, this process takes about 20-30 vehicles per lane. You will see the vehicles recorded in each lane as this process occurs.
  • Page 30 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual 3-14...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 - Downloading Data

    Chapter 4 — Downloading Data Chapter 4 Downloading Data...

  • Page 32: Downloading Data

    Once the data collection is complete, you can retrieve the data from the Black Cat II Radar Recorder using your computer and the TRAXPro soft- ware. To do this you will need to connect the Radar to the TRAXPro soft- ware, using one of the three methods found in Chapter 3 of this manual.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 — Downloading Data Click the Connect button and TRAXPro will then attempt to connect to the Black Cat II. If the connection is successful, you'll see the screen shown below, listing the data files available for download. The data files listed will all have a status of either Read (has been previ- ously downloaded), Not read (has not yet been downloaded) or Currently Counting (still actively collecting data).
  • Page 34 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual Check off any of the surveys you want to download, then click the Down- load Selected button (Note the Download File Folder location and change it if needed). The status message at the bottom of the screen will show 'Download in Progress' as the data is being downloaded to the computer.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 — Downloading Data From this point, refer to the TRAXPro manual for information on how to process the files and produce reports.
  • Page 36 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 - Battery Care

    Chapter 5 — Battery Care Chapter 5 Battery Care...

  • Page 38: Maintaining Your Battery

    Establish regular routines for all of your batteries regardless of their usage. Charging a battery is very important. Your Black Cat II Radar Recorder depends on a fully charged battery to operate efficiently and to produce reli- able and correct data.
  • Page 39 Chapter 5 — Battery Care To charge the battery, first remove it from the Black Cat II Radar Re- corder. Plug the NOCO Genius G1100 Battery Charger (shown below) into an outlet, then connect it to the terminals of the battery.

  • Page 40: Additional Notes

    Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual Monitor your battery voltages frequently, charging when necessary, and you will extend the life of your battery. Additional Notes • Do not expose the battery to moisture or rain. • Do not drop, hit or abuse the battery — it may break and expose the contents, which are highly corrosive.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual Specifications Configuration: 2 Lanes, bi- or same direction Memory Size: 2GB (approx. 200,000,000 vehicles) Data Storage: Up to 256 Data Files Speed Range: 5 – 130mph Radar Range: 100 Feet Operating Temperature: -40 F (-40C) to +158 F (+70C)
  • Page 44 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual...

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