Bluetoad Spectra Deployment; Purpose; Supporting Equipment; Procedures - TraffiCast BlueTOAD Spectra Quick Start Manual

2. BlueTOAD Spectra Deployment

Important: Contact TrafficCast BlueTOAD support, 1-608-713-9299, before
you install any equipment to make sure all devices have been correctly tested.

Purpose

The procedures in this chapter tell you how to deploy a TrafficCast BlueTOAD Spectra speed/travel time
detector system and then start to collect data. We assume you are familiar with the Ethernet-based
communications network of your Agency and the supporting equipment listed below.

Supporting Equipment

• Windows PC and Ethernet Cables
• Portable Laptop, Apple iPad or Android-based tablet with wireless Internet access
• Web browser – Google Chrome or Windows Edge are preferred
• TrafficCast BlueTOAD Spectra detector

Procedures

The procedures that follow tell you how to deploy and test a BlueTOAD Spectra speed/travel time detector
system.
Note: After notice to proceed is approved, TrafficCast and key collaborative team personnel will
work with your Agency to create a formal deployment, implementation and operations plan
document for your BlueTOAD system.

Pre-Install Evaluation

1. Before you install a BlueTOAD system, make sure things are ready at the installation sites.
 Location – Prepare a sight survey of intersection locations that have been selected to deploy
BlueTOAD Spectra detectors.
 Identify power sources available in the traffic cabinets.
 Before you install a BlueTOAD Spectra:
Ethernet Cables are NOT necessary for the BlueTOAD Spectra Solar Cellular detector.
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• Make sure a site survey checklist has been completed for all locations.
• Make sure you have all the necessary parts for the system. Refer to the table
on Page 1-2 for a list of the items included with your type of BlueTOAD
Spectra detector.
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