. The EZ Stat is small, light weight, dependable, and connects easily to any computer's USB port . If you are as pleased with its performance as we think you will be, ask your Decatur sales representative about other Decatur products including the Genesis™...
About This Manual This manual contains valuable information to help you set up, use and maintain your EZ Stat™, so you can extend its life and keep it at peak performance . Please take a moment to read through it and keep it handy for future reference .
1. Components The EZ Stat™ package includes a USB Product flash drive, a USB cable and the EZ Stat™ module . Figure 1 ™ Flash Drive, USB cable and EZ Stat Module . 1.1 EZ Stat™ Module Use the EZ Stat™ module to collect traffic data from a select number of Decatur’s speed measurement products .
. Memory capacity is approximately 130,000 counts . Eight flashes indicate that the EZ Stat™ module has no data and is ready to be used . As the module records data the number of flashes will decrease .
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™ blinks each time an event is recorded . 3. EZ Stat™ Software 3.1 System Requirements...
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Figure 3.2a • 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 .
3 . Click on the "Software" button as shown in Figure 3 .2c . Figure 3.2c Product Start Screen 4 . Click on and install the "EZ STAT SOFTWARE" . Figure 3.2d Software and Utilities Screen 5 . Installation is now complete and you are ready to exit the Product utility and view, download data and run reports on any information stored on the EZ Stat™...
3.4 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 3 .3a give the program a few seconds to locate the port .
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Figure 3.4b Press the "Connect" button . 5. DISCONNECT: Use Disconnect when you are finished downloading the information from the logger device . Figure 3.4c Press the "Disconnect" button .
. • USING ONSITE SERIES: The EZ Stat™ can be used on a range of Decatur products . These products export data at different baud rates . Use this section for trailers or Decatur’s SI units .
• 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 . •...
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• 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 .
• 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 .
3.8.2 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 .
3.8.3 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 . •...
. NOTE: The EZ Stat™ will not create a record if another car is in range of the radar before the first one passes beyond the antenna . When traffic is heavy, there will be no gap (zero speed) in speed readings, and the EZ Stat™...
Bluetooth option installed . • The OnSite™ product must be powered ON . • The EZ Stat™ must be the Version 3 . Version 3 can be identified by looking on the back and noting that it has a small micro USB connector that accommodates a USB cable to connect to the computer .
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Figure 4.2.1a Control Panel 2 . Choose "Add a Device" Figure 4.2.1b Add a Device 3 . Within 30 seconds you will see the "Adafruit EZ-Link xxxx" device appear . (xxxx is unique for each EZ-Link device .) Figure 4.2.1c Add a Device...
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4 . Click on it and select "Next" to add it . If asked for a pairing code, the code is 1234 . Figure 4.2.1d Connecting to the Device 5 . Once paired, the screen will change showing it has paired . Figure 4.2.1e Device has paired 6 .
"COM129" . That is the port than will be used . Once paired, start the EZ Stat™ software, select COM port (if needed) and press connect . Refer to the instructions in section 3 .4...
4.3 Pairing Using Windows® 10 There are several different versions of Windows® 10 . The following instruction are given as a general outline . 4.3.1 Getting Started 1 . Choose "Settings" under the Start Menu . 2 . Select the "Device" Icon . Figure 4.3.1a Settings Screen in Windows 10 3 .
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5 . When paired the screen will confirm that pairing has occurred . Figure 4.3.1c Computer has paired with Bluetooth device 6 . Once paired, start the EZ Stat™ software, select COM port (if needed) and press connect . Refer to the instructions in section 3 .4 step 2 and following .
5. Specifications 5.1 EZ Stat™ Module Specifications Dimensions .75 in x 1 .625 in x 2 .5 in (1 .905 cm x 4 .13 cm x 6 .35 cm) Weight .75 oz (21g) Connectors Type D-Sub, 9-Pin Connector (Plugs directly to serial port)
6. Service 6.1 Warranty ONE-YEAR RADAR WARRANTY Decatur Electronics, Inc . guarantees the EZ Stat™ to be free from defects in workmanship and material and to operate within specifications for a period of one year . During this period, Decatur...
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 .
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If you are referred to a Service Provider and your unit is under warranty then once your product has been received, the Service Provider will investigate the problem . Once they have diagnosed the problem they will repair the product and return it to you . If you are referred to a Service Provider and your unit is not under warranty then we recommend that you discuss the problem you are experiencing with the Service Provider and determine if an estimate...
• When you are not using or transporting the device, store it in its original packaging . • To clean the EZ Stat™, dust it with a soft clean cloth, which is free of cleaning solutions . • The EZ Stat™ can withstand temperature variations, however, the unit is not water proof .
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