TrafSys OmniCounter User Manual

OmniCounter

Wireless

Infrared People Counter

Model: OmniCounter

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Introduction

The Traf-Sys/Walker Wireless OmniCounter Wireless Infrared People Counters provide a simple and elegant, yet effective way to track foot traffic through a given area or entrance. The counter consists of two parts, a transmitter and receiver, and determines traffic based using infrared beam breaks; upon beam break, the LCD counter will increment and the person will be counted as having passed through your monitored area/entrance.

Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1!

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 1!

Features and Benefits .......................................................................................................... 1!

Mounting and Orientation ................................................................................................... 2!

Side Firing Mode ............................................................................................................. 2!

Front Firing Mode ........................................................................................................... 3!

Dual (Directional) Mode ................................................................................................. 3!

Mounting Bracket ................................................................................................................ 4!

To Remove Sensor from bracket ......................................................................................... 5!

Configuration and Powering On ......................................................................................... 6!

Configuring the IR Receiver ........................................................................................... 6!

To display the counts on the LCD ................................................................................... 6!

Sending a Service Packet ................................................................................................ 7!

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 7!

Appendix A: Battery Replacement ..................................................................................... 8!

OmniCounter Accessories ................................................................................................... 9!

Features and Benefits

• Infrared beam-interrupt 24-bit People Counter

• Battery operated (fully wireless)

• Can operate in side-firing or front-

firing mode (switch selectable)

• Integrated 6 digit LCD display indicating total counts

• Up to 20ft infrared transmission range

• Complies with part 15 of the FCC rules

• Up to 150ft (418MHz) indoor radio transmission range

• Monitors infrared beam interruptions and duration of beam interruptions

• CRC-16 error checked radio packets

• User replaceable batteries (3.6 volt lithium)

• Flush mounting bracket (included

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Infrared People Counter

Model: OmniCounter

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Mounting and Orientation

One key to your OmniCounter People Counters operating properly and efficiently is their mounting orientation and height; normal mounting height is between 36 and 52 inches. Please see the illustrations below:

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a typical side-

firing (door mounted)

installation.

Figure 2 shows a typical front-

firing (wall mounted)

installation.

Figure 2

Proper Orientation/Alignment is required for the counters to function properly. Located on both the transmitter and receiver (LCD Display side) is a dimple that is used to allow the correct orientation. The dimples are also used to indicate which side of the enclosure the IR receiver or IR transmitter is located when using the counter in Side-Firing Mode. The dimples have been painted white so they can be located easily.

Side Firing Mode

In Side-Firing Mode, the counters need to be mounted so that the dimples are oriented to the center.

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Front Firing Mode

When used in Front-Firing Mode, the counter needs to be installed with either both dimples at the top or both dimples at the bottom.

Dual (Directional) Mode

For dual mode the receiver side (side with the LCD display) should be mounted horizontally on the right side of the entrance with the display facing up and the dimple at the bottom. The transmitter side is then mounted horizontally with the dimple at the top.

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Mounting Bracket

You should decide what mode you are going to use your counters in before hanging the mounting brackets. You will want to mount each mounting bracket (shown below) with snap lock facing up for front firing mode to allow for proper orientation and sensor operation. For side firing the bracket will have one snap lock facing up and the other facing down to allow for proper orientation and sensor operation. For dual (directional) mode the brackets need to be mounted horizontally. Both of the brackets will have the snap lock facing the inside of the door to allow for proper orientation and sensor operation.

After mounting the brackets, your Omni Counter sensors simply slide onto the Slide lock and then snap securely onto the Snap lock. The following guide will help illustrate the process.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Figure 1: Grasp the sensor firmly and line it up with the Slide lock.

Figure 2: Slide the sensor onto the Slide lock.

Figure 3: Begin to push the sensor towards the Snap lock until it snaps into place.

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To Remove Sensor from bracket

To release the sensor from the mounting bracket, depress the Snap lock with the included screwdriver and gently pull the top of the sensor away from the mounting bracket. See Figure 4 below for the location of the Snap lock release.

Figure 4

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Configuration and Powering On

Configuring the IR Receiver

To turn the unit on or select the mode of operation, use a paperclip to press and hold the configuration button. The LCD display will sequence through the available operation modes of the SIDE, set FRNT, set DUAL, SELFTEST, or PWR OFF. To select the desired mode, release the button when the display indicates the mode.

To put the counter into Alignment Mode, momentarily press and release the configuration button on the IR Receiver. If the IR Receiver and IR Transmitter are properly aligned, then the LED will be lit on the IR Receiver. You can exit Alignment Mode by pressing the Configuration Button again or allow it to exit Alignment Mode on its own (after 60 seconds). This button is also used to send a service packet. This will be discussed later in the manual.

IR Range (Low Power) 0.5 Feet to 10 Feet

IR Range (High Power) 10 Feet to 20 Feet

To display the counts on the LCD

1.) Momentarily press the configuration button or 2.) Swipe a magnet across the IR Receiver where the reed switch is located (opposite side of the LCD display). To

reset the counts to zero, hold a magnet next to the reed switch for approximately 5 seconds. This is the only way to reset the counts. It is recommended that you use your magnet to check your counts. This will eliminate the potential of changing the configuration or possibly turning off the sensors.

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Configuring the IR Transmitter

To select the mode of operation, use a paperclip to press and hold the configuration button. The visible LED’s will provide feedback to the available modes (Side Low Power, Side High Power, Front Low Power, Front High Power, Dual Low Power, or Dual High Power). Low Power Mode is indicated by a solid LED and High Power Mode is indicated by a flashing LED.

IR Range (Low Power) 0.5 Feet to 10 Feet

IR Range (High Power) 10 Feet to 20 Feet

Sending a Service Packet

Sending a service packet from the OmniCounter People Counters is a useful diagnostic tool; it will allow you to do the following things:

1. It will allow you to easily add the sensor to your MIU data controller using the Auto Add method described in your data controller’s manual.

2. It will automatically update the sensor’s status and make its total count visible. This is most useful for retrieving your total count (standalone mode) or interactive monitoring (when using a data controller).

To send a service packet, depress and release the service packet button using a small pointed object (i.e. – paperclip, bobby pin).

Troubleshooting

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Below are solutions to common problems you may experience with the OmniCounter Wireless Infrared People Counters.

My sensors are not counting. The sensors are not generating counts when the infrared beam is being broken.

• Ensure the power is on for both sensors.

• Ensure that your sensors’ firing designation switch is set properly to be

front-firing or side-firing and ensure that the sensors are mounted to match that designation.

• Your batteries may need replaced; see Appendix A for battery

replacement information.

I do not see any counts on my LCD screen. The onboard screen displaying counts is blank.

• This is by design; sending a service packet or breaking the infrared beam

will cause the count total to become visible. This feature was implemented to conserve battery life.

My sensor reads Blocked

Blocked status indicates that the receiver can’t see the transmitter. Therefore you may need to check for these problems.

• Make sure that there is nothing in between the sensors that is blocking it

physically.

• Check the distance between the sensors. If they are approximately 12

feet apart make sure that the sensors are on high power.

• Make sure that the transmitter side is turned on.

• If batteries have been replaced with the 3.6V Lithium batteries, you will

need to turn the sensors back on.

Appendix A: Battery Replacement

When it comes time to replace the batteries in your sensors, please follow this quick guide. You may purchase your batteries directly from Traf-Sys/Walker Wireless; these sensors require 3.6 volt lithium batteries.

1. Remove the battery door on both of your sensors by applying pressure downwards in the direction the arrow is pointing (towards the battery door as show below in Figure 11).

2. Using your fingernails or the included screwdriver, gently pry and remove the batteries.

3. Following the proper battery polarity designations (printed in white on the circuit board under the batteries) replace the batteries with new 3.6 volt lithium batteries.

4. Turn both units on and remount them on their brackets.

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Infrared People Counter

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5. Test your sensors by walking through the entrance or otherwise breaking the beam path.

6. If your sensors successfully generated counts, congratulations, you have successfully replaced the batteries in your sensors. If you were unable to generate counters, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this document then contact Traf-Sys/Walker Wireless technical support if you require further assistance.

Figure 11

OmniCounter Accessories

• MIU-1000 or CompuCount data controller

• 3.6 volt lithium AA battery

• Visicount server software (requires data controller)

• Traf-Sys Data Hosting and Support Services (requires data controller)

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