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- Page 1 SpeedSpy ™ Covert Traffic Data Collection User’s Manual & Installation Guide Rev 5-1-19...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2 .2 Setting Up the SpeedSpy™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Page 3 EZ Stat™ Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 9 .1 System Requirements .
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Page 4: Welcome To Decatur Electronics
Thank you for choosing the Decatur Electronics SpeedSpy™ — your solution for covert traffic data collection . We urge you to study this manual before using your SpeedSpy™, so you can maximize all of its benefits, including its sophisticated radar device . -
Page 5: Speedspy™ Features
About This Manual This manual contains valuable information to help you set up, use, and maintain your SpeedSpy™; so you can optimize its life and keep it at peak performance . Please take a moment to read through it and keep it handy for future reference . -
Page 6: Receiving Inspection
1. Receiving Inspection • When you receive your SpeedSpy™, you will want to inspect all the components for freight damage . Take pictures to document any damage . • Notify the freight company immediately of any damage, preferably while the driver is present . -
Page 7: Setting Up The Speedspy
. See Figure 2 .2b . 3 . Position the SpeedSpy™ enclosure onto the pole mounting bracket by aligning the four base bolts into the four corresponding bracket slots . Allow the enclosure to fall into place . - Page 8 Figure 2.2b Figure 2.2c SpeedSpy Mount SpeedSpy Lock 4 . Unlatch the enclosure door and open . Insert one of the two 12 VDC lead sealed batteries . (See Section 3 .1- Removing and Attaching the Battery for details .) 5 .
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Page 9: Components
. However we recommend that you use it as a desktop device . Charge the batteries at the office to minimize having to remove the SpeedSpy™ enclosure . If required, the charger can be Figure 3.3 Battery Charger mounted to the SpeedSpy™... -
Page 10: Interconnect Functions
3.4 Interconnect Functions Fig . 3 .4 details the three interface communication ports which transfers radar data from the SI-3™ antenna assembly to the EZ Stat™ and the SI-3™ programming port . • ON/OFF: Flip the toggle switch to power on/off . •... -
Page 11: System Interface (Si-3)
EZ Stat™ data logger is plugged in . The green LED on the EZ Stat will be blinking . There is 60 seconds from the time the SpeedSpy™ is turned on in which to perform the test . After 60 seconds the system would need to be turned off and back on if the test is to be repeated . - Page 12 "Connect" button . Check to make sure that the box labeled "Product" says "OnSite Series Trailers" . If the box says "Decatur Radar" then change the setting to "OnSite Series Trailers" and press the "Disconnect" button and try the EZ Stat™ again in the SpeedSpy™ .
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Page 13: How Radar Works
. This condition exists when the target vehicle’s path is not parallel to the antenna, including conditions such as the vehicle traveling on a curve or a hill as shown in Figure 4 .2 . Velocity Vector Angle SpeedSpy ™ Figure 4.2 The Cosine Effect... -
Page 14: Feedback Interference
. At 90°, the target speed is 0 - grossly incorrect . 4.3 Feedback Interference When the radar beam is directed at computer screens, streetlights and other electronic devices, it can record spurious speeds . To correct this type of interference, relocate the SpeedSpy™ . -
Page 15: Specifications
5. Specifications SpeedSpy™ General Specifications Antenna SI-3 K-band Frequency 24 .150 GHz nominal Power Out 10 mW nominal Output Power Density </= 1mW/cm Beam Width 12º nominal Detection Range 0 - 3000 ft (setting dependent) Supply Voltage 12 VDC (10 .8 VDC - 23 VDC) -
Page 16: Legal Requirements
ACB, Inc. Date of Grant: 08/12/2013 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 Application Dated: 08/09/2013 Decatur Electronics Inc 3433 East Wood Street Phoenix, AZ 85040 Attention: Todd Cottle NOT TRANSFERABLE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below. -
Page 17: Fcc Statement
6.2 FCC Statement This device complies with FCC 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 . -
Page 18: Ez Stat™ Data Logger
7. EZ Stat™ Data Logger The SpeedSpy™ package includes a USB Product flash drive, a USB cable and the EZ Stat™ module . • When the EZ Stat™ is used with one of Decatur Electronics's trailer products, such as the SpeedSpy™, the EZ Stat™... -
Page 19: Ez Stat™ Software Installation
When the module is connected to power, the green LED indicates the module is on . The green LED also indicates memory usage when powered by a Decatur Electronics' speed measurement device . When plugged into the measurement device the green LED will flash a number of times, pause and then flash a number of times again . -
Page 20: Ez Stat™ Software
8 flashes Empty 7 flashes 1/8 used 6 flashes ¼ used 5 flashes 3/8 used 4 flashes ½ used 3 flashes 5/8 used 2 flashes ¾ used 1 flashes 7/8 used 0 flashes Full Table 8.1 Memory Usage . The red LED indicates data transfer when connected to a computer . When connected to a speed measurement device, the red LED on the EZ Stat™... - Page 21 Figure 9.2a • If the information screen is not automatically displayed click on the WINDOWS EXPLORER icon at the bottom of the screen and then proceed down the folders tree until you locate the drive letter that has been assigned to the flash drive .
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Page 22: Logger Setup
3 . Click on the "Software" button as shown in Figure 9 .2c . Figure 9.2c Product Start Screen 4 . Click on and install both the "EZ STAT SOFTWARE" and the "EZ STAT USB DRIVER" . Figure 9.2d Software and Utilities Screen 5 . -
Page 23: Connection
9.4 Connection 1 . Plug the EZ Stat™ into the computer's USB port . 2 . Run the EZ Stat™ software by clicking on the EZ Stat™ icon on the desktop . Once opened, if you get a "No COM available" error as shown in Figure 9 .4a give the program a few seconds to locate the port . - Page 24 Figure 9.4b Press the "Connect" button . 5. DISCONNECT: Use Disconnect when you are finished downloading the information from the logger device . Figure 9.4c Press the "Disconnect" button .
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Page 25: Settings
9.5 Settings The following settings should be checked and changed as needed: • SET LOGGER TIME FROM PC CLOCK: Sets the EZ Stat™ module’s time to the PC’s time . This sets the EZ Stat's™ internal clock so that future data recorded reflects the actual time of day the event was logged . -
Page 26: Generate Report
• READ LOG FILE FROM UNIT: Read the log entries from the data logger if connected . • READ LOG FILE FROM FILE: Open an old log file . • FILENAME: Shows the name and location of the current file . •... - Page 27 • Changing the Year or Month will alter the number of days and may reset this value . • TIME INTERVAL: Read data at that interval, Example: A setting of 15 minutes between 4:00 and 5:00 would have 4 Points of data (4:00-4:14, 4:15-4:29, 4:30-4:44, 4:45-4:59), 30 minutes would have 2, etc .
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Page 28: Generate Charts
• EXPORT DATA: > EXCEL: Exports the raw data to Microsoft Excel . It will also generate a report and summary based on the ® selections in Excel . • CHART SIZE: Based on your computer settings, this allows for various sizes of graphs for printing . -
Page 29: Count Vs. Time (Line Graph)
9.8.2 Count vs. Time (Line Graph) Shows the number of vehicles passing the logger at a particular time, grouped by their speed . This graph is more suitable for fewer speed ranges and smaller date ranges . We recommend setting your Time Interval to 24 hours if using this to graph for more than one day . -
Page 30: Count Vs. Hour (Bar Graph)
9.8.3 Count vs. Hour (Bar Graph) Shows speeders vs . time of day . For best results we recommend no more than an eight hour window . • GRAPH: Generates the graph . • 3D: If checked the graphs shows 3D bars or pyramids . •... -
Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions
10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q. How long will the battery hold a charge? A . The 12-volt SLA battery will operate for up to two full days (applications vary) . The battery’s smart charger, charges the battery . When the battery is fully charged, the smart charger, which monitors the battery voltage, goes into float mode . -
Page 32: Service
11. Service 11.1 Warranty ONE-YEAR RADAR WARRANTY Decatur Electronics, Inc . guarantees the SpeedSpy™ to be free from defects in workmanship and material and to operate within specifications for a period of one year . During this period, Decatur Electronics will repair or replace, at its option, any component, found to be defective, without cost to the owner providing you return the unit to a Decatur authorized warranty service center . -
Page 33: Service Return Procedure
If you have questions, want a quick problem diagnosis, or need to return your unit or a component from your unit: • Call Decatur Electronics by phoning 800 .428 .4315 and ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative . -
Page 34: Care, Cleaning, And Storage
SpeedSpy™ device . • When you are not using or transporting the device, store it in its original packaging . • To clean the SpeedSpy™, dust it with a soft clean cloth, which is free of cleaning solutions . -
Page 35: How To Order Additional Products
13. How to Order Additional Products You can order upgrades (when available) to the SpeedSpy™ and the EZ Stat™ from Decatur Electronics as well as a replacement CD . To see product descriptions or to order products, visit the Decatur Electronics website at www .DecaturElectronics .com or contact the... - Page 36 www.DecaturElectronics.com 800 . 4 28 . 4 315...
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