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JAMAR Technologies 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 ..............3-9 LiveView ..............

  • 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 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 STARnext 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 Radar Recorder User’s Manual Once the Black Cat Radar Recorder Setup screen appears, select the COM Port from the dropdown box and click the Connect button. STARnext will tempt to connect to the Black Cat II Radar...
  • 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 COM Port or Remote Site connection. 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 button and the Radar Lane Setup form will appear.
  • Page 24 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual Once back on the connection screen, select the site you just created and click Connect. STARnext will attempt to connect to the Black Cat II Ra- dar Recorder and, if successful, show the current status of the unit.

  • Page 25: Setting Up A Study

    Chapter 3 — Programming the Radar Head Setting Up a Study To setup a study, click the Edit Setup & LiveView button on the Radar Setup screen. Once the Radar Lane Setup screen appears, you will need to enter the de- tails of how the unit is installed.
  • Page 26 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual The Site Templates fields can be used to enter location details of where the data is being collect. The Measurements fields can be used to enter the details of how the radar is installed. These include: Height from Road –...

  • Page 27: Liveview

    As a vehicle passes the detection zone you will see the details of that ve- hicle appear. IMPORTANT: The area of the Black Cat II Radar Recorder that you are aiming toward the road is the bulls eye target, as shown in the picture here.
  • Page 28 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual 3-12...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 - Downloading Data

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

  • Page 30: 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 STARnext soft- ware. To do this you will need to connect the Radar to the STARnext soft- ware, using one of the three methods found in Chapter 3 of this manual.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 — Downloading Data Click the Connect button and STARnext 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 previously downloaded), Not read (has not yet been downloaded) or Currently Count- ing (still actively collecting data).
  • Page 32 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual You’ll then see a list of files to choose from. Click the Create Count button and you’ll see the data file appear on the screen. From this point, refer to the STARnext manual for information on how to...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 - Battery Care

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

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 36: Additional Notes

    Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual volts, recharge it for a longer period of time. If this does not improve the charge, the battery is most likely defective and should be replaced. Monitor your battery voltages frequently, charging when necessary, and you will extend the life of your battery.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 38: 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 40 Black Cat II Radar Recorder User’s Manual...

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