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Jamar Black Cat II Plus User Manual

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  • Page 1 Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder User’s Manual JAMAR Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 2 Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 There is a 90 day warranty on the rechargeable battery of the Black Cat II Plus 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 Plus Radar Recorder User’s Manual If you have any questions about the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder that you cannot find answers for in this manual, there are several ways to get additional information. For the latest support information on the Black Cat II Plus Radar Record- er, please visit our web site at: www.jamartech.com/blackcatiandiisupport...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Technical Support ..............iv Quick Setup Guide for the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder ....vi Chapter 1 – Introduction ..............1-1 What is the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder? ........ 1-2 How is the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder Powered? ....1-3 Before You Begin ..............

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

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

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 — Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction...

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

    With the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder, you can gather data that includes vehicle speed, length, gap and volume. At any convenient time, you can transfer the data from the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder to your computer for processing.
  • Page 9 This button is multi-functional. Pressing the button will activate the indi- cators for a period of approximately 1 minute. If the button is pressed and held for approximately 10 seconds, it will shut down the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder. Pressing it again will restart it.

  • Page 10: How Is The Black Cat Ii Plus Radar Recorder Powered

    If your battery is lower than this, we recommend that you charge it before the first use. Note that the Black Cat II Plus will not turn on if the battery voltage is below 12.0. Also note that the Black Cat II Plus will stop collecting data once the battery falls to 11.2 volts.

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    Before you attempt to collect important data with the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder we strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with both the operation of the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder, and the software that is used with it, by reading all of the documentation that came with the equipment.
  • Page 12 Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Site Installation

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

  • Page 14: Installation

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

  • Page 15: Mounting The Black Cat Ii Plus Radar Recorder

    - Thread the SnapLock clamp bands through the openings on the pole bracket. Step #2 - For the most accurate results, the bracket should be installed so the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder is facing traffic on a 45 degree angle. IMPORTANT: area of the Black...
  • Page 16 Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder down to secure it in place. Note that it is the front of the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder that you are aiming toward the road at a 45 degree angle.
  • Page 17 Step #5 - Lock the unit into the mounting bracket using the hole at the bottom of the bracket. Once the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder has been setup using the STARnext software (refer to the next chapter), close and lock the lid.
  • Page 18 Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder User’s Manual Step #6 - Depending on how high you mount the Black Cat II Plus, you may need to tilt the unit so it is facing down into the traffic lane. This is done by adjusting the bracket on the back of the Black Cat II Plus.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 - Programming The Radar Head

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

  • Page 20: Connecting The Black Cat Ii Plus To Your Computer

    To do this you'll need to con- nect a USB cable from your computer to the Black Cat II Plus's USB Port. The Black Cat Plus II uses a Micro B USB port.
  • Page 21 STEP 4 – Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Micro USB port on the Black Cat II Plus. If the connection is successful the USB LED on the Black Cat II Plus will turn from green to blue.
  • Page 22 Black Cat II Plus 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 attempt to connect to the Black Cat II...
  • Page 23 Connecting the Black Cat II Plus Radar to Your Computer – Wireless Bluetooth The Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder has wireless Bluetooth capability which allows you to connect without a hard wire. To do this, first start the STARnext software on your laptop and select Setup from the Actions section of the Quick Start screen.
  • Page 24 Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder User’s Manual Note that with the Bluetooth Low Energy capability of the Black Cat II Plus, you do not have to pair the unit to the computer as had to be done with earlier models that used Bluetooth Classic.
  • Page 25 Connecting the Black Cat II Plus Radar to Your Computer – Hardwire Ethernet The Power over Ethernet (PoE) port of the Black Cat II Plus can be used to connect your Radar directly to a local network. To do this, plug an Ethernet cable into the PoE port of the Black Cat.
  • Page 26 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 Plus connected to the antenna, as shown below.
  • Page 27 COM Port or Remote Site connection. To connect to a Black Cat II Plus remotely, you need to create a Site List- ing for the Black Cat II Plus in question. To do this, click the Edit button and the Radar Lane Setup form will appear.
  • Page 28 Black Cat II Plus 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 Plus Radar Recorder and, if successful, show the current status of the unit.

  • Page 29: 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 30 Black Cat II Plus 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.

  • Page 31: Liveview

    IMPORTANT: The area of the Black Cat II Plus Radar Record- er that you are aiming toward the road is the bulls eye target, as shown in the picture here.
  • Page 32 Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder User’s Manual 3-14...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 - Downloading & Deleting Data

    Chapter 4 — Downloading & Deleting Data Chapter 4 Downloading & Deleting Data...

  • Page 34: Downloading Data

    Downloading Data Once the data collection is complete, you can retrieve the data from the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder using your computer and the STARnext software. To do this you will need to connect the Radar to the STARnext software, using one of the three methods found in Chapter 3 of this manual.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 — Downloading & Deleting Data Click the Connect button and STARnext will then attempt to connect to the Black Cat II Plus. If the connection is successful, you'll see the screen shown below, listing the data files available for download.
  • Page 36 Black Cat II Plus 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 37: Deleting Data

    Chapter 4 — Downloading & Deleting Data Deleting Data Data files that have been downloaded and processed should be periodi- cally deleted from memory. Problems with Bluetooth connectivity can oc- cur if too many files are left in memory. Note that the process for deleting data files from memory is similar to the process for downloading files described on the previous pages.
  • Page 38 Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder User’s Manual Click the Connect button and STARnext will then attempt to connect to the Black Cat II Plus. If the connection is successful, you'll see the screen shown below, listing the data files available for deletion.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 - Battery Care

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

  • Page 40: 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 Plus Radar Recorder depends on a fully charged battery to operate efficiently and to produce reli- able and correct data.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5 — Battery Care To charge the battery, first remove it from the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder. Plug the NOCO Genius G1100 Battery Charger (shown below) into an outlet, then connect it to the terminals of the battery.

  • Page 42: Additional Notes

    Black Cat II Plus 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 43: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Black Cat II Plus 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)

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