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Operating Manual
ADR Sabre
Automatic Data Recorder
1/4/2024
p/n: 99-585 Rev 2

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual  ADR Sabre Automatic Data Recorder 1/4/2024 p/n: 99-585 Rev 2...
  • Page 2 Houston, TX 77086-1436 U.S.A. Trademarks The ADR Sabre is a trademark of Peek Traffic Corporation, in the USA and other countries. Idris and Idris Products are registered trademarks of Diamond Consulting Services, Ltd. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Symbol Conventions ....................... 3 Chapter 1 — Introduction ................5 The ADR Sabre ........................6 ADR Sabre Features ......................6 ADR Sabre Features Summary ..................6 ADR Sabre Connectors ....................7 Ancillary Hardware ....................... 7 Street-Link™ ........................8 Security ..........................9 Array Examples ........................

  • Page 4: Contents

    Appendix A — Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........97 Sabre Maintenance ......................98 Battery Usage ....................... 98 Clearing Memory Space ....................99 Other Maintenance ..................... 100 Troubleshooting ........................ 100 Battery Troubleshooting ....................100 Tips for Improving Battery Performance ..............100 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Figures

    Figure 8 – USB Micro B cable ..........................8 Figure 9 – Sensor connector harnesses ......................8 Figure 10 – Street-Link and Street-Link to ADR Sabre cable adapter ............9 Figure 11 – Securing with lock and chain ......................9 Figure 12 –...
  • Page 6 Figure 121 – Loop array sub-menu ......................... 72 Figure 122 – Loop sensor sub-menu (default settings) ................72 Figure 123 – One loop array per lane ......................73 Figure 124 – Two loop arrays per lane ......................74 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Tables

    Table 25 — Parameters for axle-loop-axle array .................... 92 Table 26 — Parameters for loop-axle-loop array ................... 94 Table 27 – Parameters for tube-loop-tube array .................... 95 Table 28 – Parameters for loop-axle-loop array ..................... 96 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
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  • Page 9: Preface - About This Manual

    This manual describes features and operation of the ADR Sabre automatic data recorder from Peek Traffic Corporation. This information describes setting up the ADR Sabre (or “Sabre”) for use in the field, including how to configure its operation using the LCD screen menus and keypad. Also provided are instructions for setting up the different types of traffic of studies possible, with guidelines on installing and setting up each type of sensor that can be used with the Sabre.

  • Page 10: Related Documents

    99-584 Tech Note - Recording Event Files for Reuse, Post-collection 99-595 Technical Assistance If you need assistance or have questions related to the use of this product, contact Peek Traffic Customer Service. Contact Information Hours of Operation Peek Traffic Corporation...

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Note – indicates a pointer or tip concerning the current topic or step. Caution – indicates risk of mechanical damage, or undesired operational result. Warning – indicates a risk personal physical injury, such as electrical shock, traffic hazard, or other. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 — Introduction This chapter introduces the ADR Sabre. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Sabre features, p. 6 • Sabre connectors, p. 6 • Ancillary Hardware, p. 7 • Array selection options, p. 10 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 14: The Adr Sabre

    Chapter 1 — Introduction THE ADR SABRE The ADR Sabre Automatic Data Recorder is a portable, easily configurable, and comprehensive automatic vehicle count and classification (AVCC) device. The Sabre has advanced recording features, accurately collects a variety of vehicle study data, and supports a range of sensor technologies.

  • Page 15: Adr Sabre Connectors

    Euro). Use to recharge the ADR Sabre battery as needed. Figure 4 – Power/Charger cable Serial RS-232 cable (p/n g1120087): Use to connect the ADR Sabre RS-232 port to the serial port on a PC. Figure 5 – Serial RS-232 cable...

  • Page 16: Street-Link

    Figure 9 – Sensor connector harnesses Street-Link™ Street-Link (p/n 82-1983) is Peek’s portable, hand-held interface device (see Figure 10, p. 9); use it to check the Sabre device status (battery level, free memory, and road tube input and operation), or provide the GPS location and/or satellite time sync to the Sabre.

  • Page 17: Security

    “GPS and Time Sync Input,” p. 25, for details. SECURITY A lock and a set of keys are supplied with the ADR Sabre. Use the lock and a chain to lock the unit to a secure post, pole or bridge when you use the Sabre for unattended studies.

  • Page 18: Array Examples

    ARRAY EXAMPLES The ADR Sabre is supplied with four road tube inputs, and, depending on the options included, may also support piezo (axle) sensors, loop detectors, WIM sensors, and contact closure (on/off switches). Some array examples...

  • Page 19: Contact Closure Inputs

    (chassis), volume, headway, gap, or direction by lane, or a combination of these. Using this array, the Sabre can measure speed very accurately and can then determine classification by axle spacing and wheelbase. Figure 16 – Example of Axle-Loop-Axle arrays diagram ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 20: Array Selection Table

    Count, Gap, Headway, Speed, Class, by Direction (by axle) LOOP * Separate external sensor input devices are required to provide input to the contact closure. **Contact closure can also be used in Mixed arrays – substitute for loop or axle as needed. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - Quick Start

    Chapter 2 – Quick Start This chapter describes how to get started using the ADR Sabre. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Initial steps with the Startup screen, p. 14 • Setup menu navigation, p. 16 •...

  • Page 22: Initial Steps

    Status Beacons Figure 17 – LCD with Startup Screen Status Beacons: A – Always on, low level, when ADR Sabre is not asleep B – B flashes on, bright, every 60 sec. (watchdog) when the Sabre CPU’s operation is normal.

  • Page 23: Figure 19 - Lcd Screen And Startup Menu

    To quickly check the battery level, press the ← or → key on the keypad to select the <status> heading on the Setup menu. Read the voltage on line 1): <CONFIG><SITE><STUDY><FILES><status> Battery voltage 0) SN-330033001547303439310000 1) 6.21V 009.2mA 001mA 000mA +073.5F 2) COUNT_MON_01 00000 00000 00000 00000 pvr_mon > Figure 21 – Checking the battery voltage ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 24: Setup Menu

    – see “Street-Link™,” p. 8. Note Never begin a study if battery level is at 6.0 v or less. This may allow the ADR Sabre operation to stop before study completion. Instead, recharge the battery first (see “Recharging the Battery,”...

  • Page 25: Setting Parameters

    0) SITE-MainSt00000000 STA-1111111111111111 Current 1) arrays Tube 02 Ln/s > place 2) GPS-Lat:00d00,000’ Lon:000d00,000’ selected 3) CTREE-FHWA_USA defADR3 HiBit 051508 Figure 28 – Alpha-numeric entries Numbers: Press a number key to enter the respective numeric value. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 26: Setup Menu Headings And Contents

    HiBit 051508 Figure 32 – <site> contents SITE (Site Name) – Enter a 12-digit alpha-numeric name to identify device. STA (Station No.) – Enter a 12-digit alpha-numeric ID to further identify device (for each location, ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Figure 32 - Contents

    Select and delete an existing study (setup) file EVT: Get Open and use currently existing event file EVT: Del Select and delete an existing event file EVT: Run Select and run a study using an existing event file ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 28: Set Date, Time, And Dst

    Use the arrow keys to set the day of month, year, and time (HR:MIN:SEC). The day of week (Mon-Sun) displayed is set automatically when the rest of the date is set, and is not manually selectable. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 29: Figure 38 - Set Dst Start And End Times

    Back on the <config> menu, with DST selected, use the ↑ or ↓ keys to set DST to On or Off as needed. <config><SITE><STUDY><FILES><STATUS> 0) LANGUAGE-ENGLISH 1) date-Mon May 14, 2012 16:46:29 DST:On 2) COMMS-UsbDev:Off Rs232:115200 3) COMM_ID–00001 Figure 40 – Set DST On/Off ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
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  • Page 31: Chapter 3 - Communicating With The Sabre

    Chapter 3 – Communicating with the Sabre This chapter using the communication ports on the ADR Sabre. The following topics are discussed in detail in this chapter: • Using the RS-232 port, p. 24 • GPS and time sync, p. 25 •...

  • Page 32: Using The Communications Ports

    Use the RS-232 serial port and suitable connector cable device (see “Ancillary Hardware,” p. 7) to connect to a PC, modem, or GPS device. To connect to the RS-232 port you must set the ADR Sabre to the same baud rate as the device connected. Power adapter / RS-232 and...
  • Page 33 Any new GPS setting obtained remains on the Sabre until changed by a subsequent GPS reading. You can use Peek’s Street-Link hand-held device to provide GPS (and time sync) using the Sabre’s “Device” USB port (see Figure 46, p. 26). Or you can use the Sabre’s RS-232 serial port for connecting to a GPS device using a serial connection (see “Ancillary Hardware,”...

  • Page 34: Usb Micro-B "Device" Port

    USB Micro-B “DEVICE” Port The USB Micro-B port connector (labeled “DEVICE port”) is on the Sabre front panel (see Figure 46 below). DEVICE – Connect ADR Sabre to a PC with your USB micro B cable via this port. Figure 46 – USB Device port Use the USB port for connecting a PC, or a Street-Link device.

  • Page 35: Usb "Host" Slot

    Using the Communications Ports There are no communication parameters to set on the Sabre for the DEVICE port. When you insert the USB plug into the DEVICE socket, the ADR Sabre detects this and enables the USB port, starting a 300-sec. timeout.

  • Page 36: File Types

    For more information on setting up studies to obtain the files described above, see also “Select Data File Types,” p. 36. USING A MODEM Contact Peek Technical Support for information on modems that can be used, and for connection and configuration instructions (see “Technical Assistance,” p. 2). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 - Study Setup Basics

    Set Start and End Times, p. 41 • Arming/Disarming the Sabre, 43 • Post Study Options, p. 44 • Menu Abbreviations and Meanings, p. 47 • Example Study Setup, p. 49 • Using the PVR Monitor, p. 53 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 38: Typical Study Setup Considerations

    Typical Study Setup Considerations When you install the ADR Sabre recorder at a site, you set up the device for the type of information you want to collect, and also determine the types of sensors and arrays to be used. A typical setup involves selecting the type(s) of sensors, choosing and configuring the array settings, setting up bins for resulting data and types of data files to be collected and stored, and when to start and end the study.

  • Page 39: Pre-Study Checks And Settings

    Check Battery Status Be sure to check the battery status before using the ADR Sabre. To do this, go to the <status> menu, and review battery voltage, current draw, and other information on line 1):...

  • Page 40: Check Memory Status

    If Sabre determines based on study file requirements that there is less than three days of free memory, arming is prevented. If there are less than 50 files, and there is less than 750k of free memory, arming is prevented. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 41: Check Installed Sensor Boards

    For Type, T=Tube, A= Axle (piezo), L=loop, W=WIM, and C=contact closure. For board / firmware codes, contact Peek support (see “Technical Assistance,” p. 2). For “sensor inputs used” (see figure above), a four-digit hexadecimal code indicates the sensor inputs currently used.

  • Page 42: Basic Study Setup

    Arm and Record – Arm the Sabre when ready to begin the study (at the set start interval). • Security – Be sure to close and lock the ADR Sabre unit as necessary for extended, unattended studies (see “Security,” p. 9).

  • Page 43: Site Name / Station Id

    3) CTREE-FHWA_USA defADR3 HiBit 051508 Figure 61 – <site> content with arrays selected Using the arrow keys, select the array type (Tube, Loop, Mixed, etc.) you are using, the configuration (T_T, etc.), number of lanes, direction, etc. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 44: Select Data File Types

    To display the BIN sub-menu: Under the <study> heading, select the 0) record line. Press → to select file type BIN, then press ↑ or ↓ key to select “>” (see Figure 63, p. 37). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 45 03000 06000 09000 01200 65534 Headway Bin values 3-Headway 03000 06000 09000 01200 65534 (blinks when (as appropriate selected) per type) Figure 65 – BIN sub-menu headers Press ENT to activate the Header field; it blinks when selected. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 46 Press ↑ or ↓ key increase or decrease the current value. Press ENT to save changes, or press ESC to revert to previous value. study-1_Of_3 #HDR1-04 #HDR2-15 #HDR3-12 Top of BIN sub-menu HEADER BIN01 BIN02 BIN03 BIN04 BIN05 No. of HEADER 3 1-Channel 004 ----- columns 2-Class (“12”) 3-Speed 00025 00030 00035 00040 00045 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 47: Table 7 - Example If Study Page Data

    Lane 3 … … is the busiest, with … 118, 74, 6, and 20 for … classes 2-5 (218 in … total). There are no > 55 … Class 1 types All speeds recorded (motorcycles). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 48 Press → to select file type BIN, then press ↑ or ↓ key to select “>”: study CONFIG><SITE>< ><FILES><STATUS> record : PVR+ BIN> EVT+ AEF+ 1) START-NextInt BIN “>” 2) END-NeverEnd selected 3) REC_INT-15 Min FREQ-Daily ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 49: Select Record Interval / Start / End

    Be sure to set at least the minimum interval (and maximum resolution) you require. For example, if you need data for 15-minute intervals, but set to record in hourly intervals, you cannot expect to get data accurately ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 50 After selecting the start options as required, press ENT. Study End Setting In the <study> menu, press “2” to select the 2) end line. On the 2) end line, press the → key to select the End option field. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 51 If you selected NeverEnd for the End setting, you must manually stop the recording. If the Sabre set to ARMED, you can disarm the Sabre. You can also manually stop the recording in progress (see below). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 52: Post Study Options

    Chapter 4 – Study Setup Basics Manually Disarm the Sabre or Stop Recording You can always disarm the ADR Sabre (and prevent the study from beginning), or manually stop the recording as need be, whatever the End setting. To manually disarm the “armed” Sabre:...

  • Page 53: File Transfers

    (CTREE0_1), or combination (ST-CT0_1). The Sabre can store only 20 files of each type internally. But you can store more of these files on the Sabre by transferring them to a PC, renaming them using the pc capabilities and transferring them back, as shown below: ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 54: Load Study Setups And/Or Classification Tree

    For example, shown above (see Figure 82, p. 46) is a report created in Viper based on imported Sabre data (for more information, refer to the Viper product Help content, or contact Peek Traffic Technical Support – see “Technical Assistance,” p. 2).

  • Page 55: Menu Abbreviations And Meanings

    Second short-long tube pair spacing for four-tube arrays. Array parameters Tailgate Distance between tail of one vehicle and head of next. Used for helping distinguish whether axle spacing indicates separate vehicles or single, multiple axle vehicles (for vehicle class). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 – Study Setup Basics ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 57: Example Step-By-Step Setup (Volume Count)

    (for example, 5 – MNO). Press the number repeatedly to cycle through the letters, upper/lower case (for example, for 5: M-N-O-m-n-o-5-M-N-O…). Figure 87 – Using the Sabre keypad ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 58 11. Press BACK key as needed to return to the <site> menu. Next, retrieve GPS information from an attached RS-232 GPS device, if available. To do this, select 2) GPS and press ENT. 12. Press BACK key as needed to return to the top menu headings. Next, set the study menu parameters: ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 59 15 minutes, the intervals start at each quarter hour on the clock, and the study starts at the next interval’s start time. Set: Allows you to set the date and time to start the study. The study starts at the start of the next available interval after the designated start time. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 60 Press ENT again, to display the study New Desc field. <CONFIG><SITE><STUDY><files><STATUS> M0: 0139MB-0150MB_00512-27859-30724 USB:Off study :New Desc=01-T,05Min.,Daily EVT:None Figure 98 – Naming the study A default name is listed, based on the current study settings. Edit the name as desired using the keypad: ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 61: Using The Pvr Monitor

    5 – MNO). Press the number repeatedly to cycle through the letters, upper/lower case. To ARM – When ready to arm the ADR Sabre (that is, enable the study to start, as per scheduled start/end dates and times and/or interval settings): 25.

  • Page 62: Special Pvr Indications

    Toggle vehNum (vehicle number) off/on Toggle gap/headway on/off Toggle between displaying axle spacings and axle weights Toggle Units display on/off Clear screen Freeze contents of screen ← Display leftmost content of screen SHIFT- → Display rightmost content of screen SHIFT- ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
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  • Page 64: Chapter 5 - Road Tube Arrays

    • Setting Tube parameters, p. 58 • Example Single-Tube Counting Array, p. 59 • Road Tube Installation guidelines, p. 67 • Road Tube Calibration, p. 68 • Special Setup Considerations for Multiple Tube Arrays, p. 69 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 65: Road Tube Array Selection

    * The T_T and T_T-2 settings are much alike, except the T_T-2 setting provides for more accuracy and enables two-direction counts, while using smaller tube spacing (2- ft. default for T_T-2, compared to 10-ft. for T_T). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 66: Configuring Road Tube Arrays

    The data that can be collected from this array is: volume, headway, or gap in one channel. Per-lane headway and gap counts are valid only for the single lane tube array. Figure 105 – Single-tube counting arrays – 1-lane or 2-lane (totaled in one channel) ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 67: Table 12 - Parameters For Single-Tube Array

    Use the → key to select the Ratio field (see Figure 107), and enter the ratio using the keypad – this number divides to axle hits to provide the vehicle count. Value is in hundredths (x.xx appears above field when selected). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 68 Change the number of columns for the HEADER “2-Gap” to accommodate the ranges needed: Use the BACK key on the Sabre keypad to navigate to the 2-Gap Header, then use ↑ key so that study is selected (blinks). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 69: Short / Long Tube Count Array

    Figure 114 – Short/long tube count array Note As indicated in Figure 114 (p. 61), always configure the array relative to traffic flow direction, such that traffic in the short tube lane hits the short tube before the long tube. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 70: Directional Two-Tube Count Array (1-Foot Spacing)

    Typically, vehicle axles crossing the tube 1 first would be counted in Channel Bin 01 in the study bins; vehicle axles detected crossing tube 2 first would be counted in Bin 02. The parameters you would set in this tube count array are shown in the table below (see Table 14, p. 63): ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 71: Two-Tube, Wide-Spaced, Class By Direction Array

    At least 20-feet recommended. Both tubes should also be of equal total length to maintain accuracy. The parameters you would set in this tube count array are listed in the following table (see Table 15, p. 64): ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 72: Four-Tube Class By Lane Array

    7 ft. Default spacing of short to long tube for each pair is 1 ft. Figure 117 – Four-tube class-by-lane array The parameters you would set in this tube count array are listed in the following table (see Table 16, p. 65): ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 73: Table 16 - Parameters For Four-Tube Class-By-Lane Tube Array

    For Bin files, use the ↓or ↑ key to select (>) and press ENT to view study page(s). Set up bins (see “Setting up the Bins,” p. 36) for channel, gap, etc., and their respective bin ranges. Figure 118 – Four-tube class-by-lane / channel assignments (for “Sep” directions only) ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 74: Two-Tube Class By Direction Array (High-Accuracy)

    For Bin files, use the ↓or ↑ key to select (>) and press ENT to view study page(s). Set up bins (see “Setting up the Bins,” p. 36) for channel, gap, etc., and the respective bin ranges, as desired. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 75: Road Tube Installation

    When you have selected your study type (see “Road Tube Array Selection,” p. 57), installed your road tubes (see for recommendations) and set up your study (see Study Setup Example), attach your road tubes securely to the road tube inputs on the back side of the ADR Sabre. Connecting to Sabre Road Tube Inputs Typically you use the road tube inputs (see figure below) in numerical order, that is: •...

  • Page 76: Spacing Requirements

    Then setup the Sabre to perform a single road tube count, with the number of arrays set to the number of tubes in use. With the count ratio set to 1.00, observe the counts as noted ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 77: Special Considerations For Multiple Roadtube Setups

    Average Speed Volume of Traffic Spacing Recommended Any Speed Light 16 foot default Over 45 Mph. Medium 16 foot default Up to 45 Mph. Light to Medium 12 foot Less than 25 Mph. Light 8 foot ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 79: Chapter 6 - Loop Arrays

    Chapter 4 – Set up Basics. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Setting loop parameters and adjustments, p. 72 • Configuring Loop Arrays, p. 72 • Loop Construction, p. 75 • Installing the Loop, p. 76 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 80: Configuring Loop Arrays

    One Loop Array (per Lane) The data types that can be collected from this array are: volume, headway, or gap, by lane, or a combination of these. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 81: Two Loop Array (Per Lane)

    You can use up to eight two-loop per lane arrays with the Sabre. A loop array such as this is best used in free-flowing conditions where stop and go traffic and congestion are not a problem. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 82: Table 19 - Parameters For Two Loop (Per Lane) Array

    For Bin files, use the ↓or ↑ key to select (>) and press ENT to view study page(s). Set up bins (see “Setting up the Bins,” p. 36) for channel, gap, etc., and their respective bin ranges, as desired. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 83: Basic Loop Installation

    For operation within permitted guidelines, install loops and equipment as specified. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved for use by Peek Traffic could void the user's authority to legally operate the equipment. For more information, consult with Peek Traffic Technical Support (see “Technical Assistance,”...

  • Page 84: Installing The Loop

    0.73 uh. A normal value for the total inductance of the loop and connecting lead in wire is approximately 200 uh. Any new installation measured at less than 100uh should be suspect and checked, and corrected. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 85 Connecting the Sensors to the Sabre The standard PEEK harness (p/n 81-303-1830 – typically referred to as an ADR loop and/or piezo harness), may be used for the loop connections between the ADR series recorders with the Amp connectors and the field sensors.
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  • Page 87: Chapter 7 - Piezo Arrays

    Chapter 4, Set up Basics. The following topics are discussed in this chapter. The following topics are discussed in detail in this chapter: • Configuring Piezo Arrays, p. 80 • Connecting the Piezo Sensors, p. 82 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 88: Configuring Piezo Arrays

    Thus you can set the “sensitivity” of the input from 1 (very low) to 8 (highly sensitive). A setting of 0 disables the sensor input. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 89: Single-Piezo Count Array

    The diagram shows two piezo-piezo arrays, one in each of two lanes. Using this array, you can measure speed very accurately and also determine classification by axle spacing and wheelbase. Use in free-flowing highway conditions where a loop detector is not needed. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 90: Connecting The Piezo Sensors

    Connecting the Piezo Sensors The standard PEEK harness (p/n 81-303-1830 – typically referred to as an ADR loop and/or piezo harness) may be used for the connections between the Sabre and the field sensors.

  • Page 91: Chapter 8 - Weigh-In-Motion Arrays

    Chapter 4 – Set up Basics. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Setting WIM Parameters, p. 84 • WIM-WIM array, p. 86 • WIM-Loop-WIM Arrays, p. 87 • Loop-WIM-Loop Arrays, p. 89 • Connectiong the WIM Sensors, p. 90 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 92: Configuring Weigh-In-Motion (Wim) Arrays

    50 mph, 40 msec is more typical. Debounce Adjustments: If there is evidence of false counts, increase the debounce time slightly, and retest; if there are skipped counts occurring, decrease the debounce time, and retest. Continue adjusting until results are satisfactory. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 93: Calibration Factor

    The Sabre then collects readings as vehicles traverse the sensor, and compares the sample average to the .01Kp setting, to determine how much to increase or decrease the calibration factor base value (see section above). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 94: Wim-Wim Array

    (wheelbase), volume, headway, gap, or direction, by lane, or a combination of these. You can connect and use up to four of these arrays with the Sabre. Figure 139 – WIM-WIM array ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 95: Wim-Loop-Wim Array

    WIM-Loop-WIM Array This array utilizes two WIM sensors flanking a loop sensor. The data types that can be collected from this array are: gross vehicle weight, axle weight, group weight, kips, and, speed, class, length (wheelbase), ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 96: Table 23 - Parameters For Wim-Loop-Wim Array

    (default is 110 ft.). Press → key to select TG (tailgate). The distance between the tail of one vehicle and head of the next (default is 6 ft.). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 97: Loop-Wim-Loop Array

    (sensor type) – Set to Mix. <site> (Tube, etc.) 1) array (array type) – Set to LWL. (ALA, etc.) No. of Lanes – Set to as needed. Ln/s Fwd (Forward): Lead sensor to lag sensor direction counted. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 98: Connecting The Wim Sensors

    Connecting the WIM Sensors The standard PEEK harness (p/n 81-303-1830 – typically referred to as an ADR loop and/or piezo harness) may be used for the connections between the Sabre and the field sensors.

  • Page 99: Chapter 9 - Mixed Arrays

    Site ID and station name, setting start and end times, selecting file types to capture, etc., see Chapter 4 – Set up Basics. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Axle (Piezo) and Loop Arrays, p. 92 • Road Tube and Loop Arrays, p. 94 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 100: Configuring Mixed Arrays

    Table 25 — Parameters for axle-loop-axle array Menu Parameter Description (sensor type) – Set to Mix. <site> (Tube, etc.) 1) array (array type) – Set to ALA. (LAL, ALA) No. of Lanes – Set to 1-4 as needed. Ln/s ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 101 Figure 143 – Loop-Axle-Loop arrays The diagram above shows two loop-axle-loop arrays, one in each of two lanes. Very comparable to the axle- loop-axle array, the loop-axle-loop array can usually be installed at a lower cost. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 102: Road Tube And Loop Arrays

    For two lanes, use of a piezo sensor would be recommended instead of the tube. The diagram above shows the tube-loop-tube arrays. The tube-loop-tube array calculates the same data as the axle-loop-axle array. One uses the road tube in situations where road tube installation is more convenient or ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 103: Table 27 - Parameters For Tube-Loop-Tube Array

    This array utilizes two loop sensors flanking a road tube sensor. The data types that can be collected from this array are: speed, class, length (chassis), volume, headway, gap, or direction by lane, or a combination of these. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 104: Table 28 - Parameters For Loop-Axle-Loop Array

    For Bin files, use the ↓or ↑key to select (>) and press ENT to view study page(s). Set up bins (see “Setting up the Bins,” p. 36) for channel, gap, etc., and the respective bin ranges, as desired. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 105: Appendix A - Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Appendix A — Maintenance and Troubleshooting The following topics are discussed in detail in this appendix: • Battery Usage, p. 98 • Clearing Memory Space, p. 99 • Other Maintenance, p. 100 • Troubleshooting, p. 100 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 106: Sabre Maintenance

    Battery Usage After a full charge of a good battery, the ADR Sabre should operate (with only roadtube sensors) for six months without a re-charge being required (with road tubes only). Note that battery capacity is affected by extreme cold temperatures.

  • Page 107: Clearing Memory Space

    Recheck the battery voltage (go to the <status> menu, first entry on line 1). Repeat above steps to continue with further charging, if necessary. If the battery fails to take a charge, a new battery may be required. If necessary, contact Peek Traffic (see “Technical Assistance,” p. 2). Clearing Memory Space Delete Stored Files You can delete stored Study and Event files, though this will not free up internal memory (see “Format Procedure...

  • Page 108: Other Maintenance

    If fitted, clean the solar panel at each visit to the site. If you need to clean inside the unit, use a barely-damp, lint- free cloth. Never attempt to clean the ADR Sabre using aerosol cleaners, abrasives or other cleaning agents.

  • Page 109: The Recorder Is Unresponsive

    Replace battery or recharge if needed (see “Recharging the Battery,” p. 98). The LCD is Blank The ADR Sabre has a power-saving feature that blanks the display after no buttons have been pressed for the amount of time (60 seconds, by default). Simply press any key to activate the display.

  • Page 110: Sabre Reset

    Press the ↑and 0 key, then hold down the ESC key about 5 seconds, until the prompt for reset appears: Reset: No? Press the ↑key to select Reset? Yes, then press ENT. This causes the Sabre to shut down, and restart. When reset finishes, the startup screen appears. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 111: Appendix B - Connecting The Battery

    Appendix B – Connecting the Battery This appendix discusses connecting the Sabre battery, in cases where the Sabre is shipped with battery disconnected. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 112: Connecting The Battery

    CONNECTING THE BATTERY If the ADR Sabre is shipped with battery disconnected, or if there are indications that the battery may be disconnected, such as if the LCD does not display when the key is pressed, you can open the Sabre, to see if the internal battery is connected, and connect if needed.
  • Page 113 (and charged), the startup screen is displayed: PEEK TRAFFIC ADRsabre Thu Jun 09,2016 16:01:59 IDLE FW: 01.02_1415-Oct_21_2016-10:45:42 Figure 154 – Startup screen Reattach the faceplate, reinserting and hand-tightening the six retaining screws removed in step 2. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
  • Page 114 Check the battery voltage level by pressing the the ← or → key to select the <status> heading, and check the voltage (“V”) on line 1). If voltage level less than 6.0 volts, recharge the battery (see “Recharging the Battery,” p. 98) before arming the ADR Sabre to conduct a study. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 115: Appendix C - Rerunning The Study Data With New Settings

    Appendix C – Rerunning the Study Data with New Settings This appendix describes the procedure to up the ADR Sabre for event (EVT) file recording during a study, and then “play back” this file with different study settings. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 116: Recording Event Files For Reuse, Post-Collection

    RECORDING EVENT FILES FOR REUSE, POST-COLLECTION This appendix describes how to set up the ADR Sabre for event (EVT) file recording during a study, and then “play back” this file with different study settings. That is, you can set up and perform a study, recording the event data, and, after reconfiguring the study, replay event data.
  • Page 117 Retrieve the newly created .bin file, and process as normal. Time stamps in the new file will be as at the actual time of the initial event recording. When finished, reset the Sabre (as described in step 2). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...
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  • Page 119: Appendix D - Sensor Connection Details

    Appendix D – Sensor Connection Details This section provides additional details for using the harnesses to connect different types of sensors to the ADR Sabre sensor inputs. The following topics are discussed in this appendix: • Sensor inputs on the Sabre, p. 112 •...

  • Page 120: Connecting Sensors To The Sabre

    If the loop input board is installed, there will be a corresponding nine-pin input port (see Figure 159 above) on the back of the Sabre. Connect up to four sensors, via the connector harness (p/n 81-303-1830 – see below). Figure 161 – Loop connections ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 121: Connecting Wim Or Piezo Sensors

    Figure 163 – Contact closure connections The diagram above shows typical connection wiring for seven contact closure inputs. Note the wiring color assignments; be sure to connect the sensor leads to the appropriate wire for each input, and connect all common ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 122: Connecting Mixed Arrays

    Sabre device. This can vary from device to device, depending on which input boards are installed and which internal slots each may reside in. For more information on your Sabre unit(s), contact your Peek sales representative, or Peek Technical Support (see “Technical Assistance,” p. 2).

  • Page 123: Appendix E - Adr Sabre Hardware Specifications

    Appendix E – ADR Sabre Hardware Specifications This appendix provides hardware specifications for the ADR Sabre. ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 124: Adr Sabre Specifications

    300 to 256,000 baud for connection to PC, or modem for remote telemetry. FHWA Scheme “F,” and user-definable classification. Classification * The Sabre version with plastic housing is also available (contact Peek Traffic for more information – see “Technical Assistance,” p. 2). ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

  • Page 125: Glossary

    Glossary AC Adapter/Charger – Step-down transformer used to charge the internal battery of an ADR Sabre (providing the required 12VDC at 1.5 A). ADR – Automatic Data Recorder. A device that is installed next to a roadway and which is used to count traffic flows.
  • Page 126 (channel) using 2 or four road tubes. GPS – Global Positioning System. A GPS device can be connected to the ADR Sabre to provide the precise latitude and longitude coordinates for the study location.
  • Page 127 LCD – Liquid Crystal Display refers to the ADR Sabre’s screen which displays the menus for setup. Length – Length is the total wheelbase length when measured by piezo or tube sensors, or the overall length (chassis) when using loop sensors.
  • Page 128 USB – Universal Serial Bus, a type of serial connection. The ADR Sabre has a slot for a USB jump drive (DEVICE), and a slot for connecting to a pc via a micro B USB cable plug (HOST).

  • Page 129: Index

    Checking the Condition of the Sensors ...... 98 Four-Tube Class by Lane Array........63 Classification Tree File ..........46 frequency ..............42 Cleaning the ADR Sabre..........98 Clearing Memory ..........32, 97 Columns (Bins) ............38 Global Settings ............33 Comm ID ..............24 Glossary ..............
  • Page 130 RS-232 Settings ............24 wake up ..............14 Weatherproof Seals ........... 98 Weigh in Motion ............81 WIM Parameters ............82 safety, site ............66, 74 Save Study and Classification Tree Files ....44 Screen Contrast ............15 ADR Sabre Operating Manual...

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