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TRAFx counting equipment is for government agencies and organizations who manage public lands, parks, and infrastructures.  Our current G3 (Generation III) designs are the result of ten years of steady refinement and improvement. A TRAFx G3 counting system consists of the following items:



 

A. TRAFx Counters
--with field cases

B. TRAFx Dock
--with field case

C. TRAFx DataNet
--multi-user plan

D. TRAFx Cables
--serial and USB

E. TRAFx Manuals
and CD

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   TRAFx Vehicle Counter Brochure    FAQs      Photos




TRAFx VEHICLE COUNTER — KEY FEATURES
  • Advanced Microelectronic Design
  • Install at Roadside, Above or Below Ground
  • Self-Contained Design, no External Wires or Tubes
  • Ideal for Rural, Rugged and Remote Roads
  • Use as Permanent or Portable Counter
  • Very Small and Easy to Hide — Reduces Vandalism Risk
  • Low Operating, Maintenance, and Installation Costs
  • Long Battery Life (approx. 1 year)
  • Large Memory Capacity (store > 400 million counts)
  • Field-Proven, Generation III Design (10 year history)

This innovative, reliable, compact vehicle counter uses a tiny magnetometer and advanced embedded software to detect passing vehicles.

Passenger cars can be counted from up to 6 metres (20 feet) away, allowing coverage of two lanes from a roadside installation. Roadside installations are safer and easier to access than mid-lane ones. If the unit is buried at the roadside, no road cuts or special tools are required. The vehicle counter’s detection range is user-programmable, and can be adjusted for single lane or two lane counting. (read more...)
 

   TRAFx OHV Counter
   TRAFx Mountain Bike Counter
Put the above TRAFx Vehicle Counter into OHV mode for quads, motorbikes, jeeps, etc.
(read more...)

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Put the above TRAFx Vehicle Counter into Bike mode to count bikes on paths and trails. The TRAFx Mountain Bike Counter is well suited to count mountain bikes on single track trails. It can also be used to count bicycles on bike paths up to 2.0m (6.6ft) wide. (read more...)
 
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Did you know the TRAFx Vehicle Counter can be easily converted to the TRAFx Infrared Trail Counter?  To learn more about TRAFx versatility click here.
   TRAFx Infrared Trail Counter Brochure      FAQs      Photos



TRAFx INFRARED TRAIL COUNTER — KEY FEATURES
  • Advanced Microelectronic Design
  • Detects and Counts Trail Traffic
  • High-Quality Infrared Scope
  • Small and Easy to Hide — Reduces Vandalism Risk
  • Quick to Install
  • Long Battery Life (approx. 3 years)
  • Large Memory Capacity (store > 400 million counts)
  • Field-Proven, Generation III Design (10 year history)
  • Optional Locking Steel Box

The TRAFx Infrared Trail Counter is designed to count general traffic on trails and paths ― hikers, joggers, horseback riders, snowmobiles, cyclists, etc. Unlike most infrared trail counters, it does not require a receiving unit or reflector to operate. This results in a very compact, easy-to-hide design, that reduces risk of vandalism. Using a small, high-quality infrared scope mounted on a tree and pointed towards the trail, the TRAFx Infrared Trail Counter detects and counts the infrared signature associated with warm, moving objects.

Camouflage "skins" superbly hide the unit and blend it in with the forest environment. In busy, open areas (e.g., urban areas), a low-cost locking steel box can be used. The TRAFx Infrared Trail Counter also works well in winter conditions on hiking, ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile trails. It is quick and easy to install, and uses three small "AA size" alkaline batteries. (read more...)

 


TRAFx G3 Dock connected to vehicle counter

The TRAFx G3 Dock is the interface between a TRAFx Counter and a PC. It can also be used as a stand-alone "shuttle" (i.e., data downloader) to retrieve data from counters in the field. The TRAFx G3 Dock has two modes:

PC Mode: for connecting a counter to a desktop, laptop or pocket PC, to configure a counter's settings or download data.

Shuttle Mode: for downloading data from counters in the field, without a PC. Just connect the dock, and it automatically downloads data and launches a counter. Storage capacity: up to 375 TRAFx counters.
(read more...)

TRAFx DataNet, released in 2009, is a comprehensive online software solution to analyze, manage, store and share your TRAFx data. It is state of the art and goes far beyond typical data software. TRAFx System Packages purchased in 2009 and later include a 3 user/5 year plan for it. (Pre-2009 TRAFx customers can purchase this.)
 

Here are some of DataNet’s highlights:

  • Web-based (no software to install or maintain)
  • You just need a web browser (Explorer; Firefox)
  • Log in to your secure online account from anywhere
  • Allows multiple, simultaneous account users (i.e., you and your co-workers)
  • Makes sharing data simple
  • Comprehensive yet very easy to use
  • Quickly create quality charts, reports and summary tables
  • Organizes and centralizes your organization's data
  • Integrates metadata (counter data, photos, maps, GPS locations, etc.)
  • Cost-effective (3 user/5 year subscription plan is $500 US)
  • State-of-the-art software architecture
  • Robust security (encryption; SSL technology; offsite backup)
  • Promotes "best practice" for managing your organization's data
  • Compatible with all generations of TRAFx counters
Some of DataNet's over 100 users include:
US Forest Service
US Bureau of Land Management
US National Parks Service
Parks Canada
Parks Victoria
US Army Corps of Engineers
US Department of Fish and Wildlife
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
Government of British Columbia
East Bay Regional Parks District
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Because DataNet is web-based, you do not have to wait for your IT department to install it and you always have access to the most recent version.

How does DataNet fit in? After you have retrieved data from counters in the field and you are back in your office, you upload the data files (including Shuttle files) from your PC to DataNet.

DataNet...A smarter way to analyze, manage, store, and share data...

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Two cables are included in the system package. One serial cable and one USB cable
 
 

The TRAFx system package includes a printed manual, and a CD with serial communication software (TRAFx Communicator) and digital copies of all manuals and other important documents.

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