
TDC Ultra User’s Manual
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Before You Do a Study
When you first receive your TDC Ultra, we recommend clearing the memory
before doing your first data collection to be sure you are starting fresh.
Before you attempt to collect important data with the TDC Ultra we strongly
recommend that you familiarize yourself with both the operation of the
TDC Ultra and how the data you want is collected. Few things are more
frustrating than trying to resolve problems when working on a tight deadline
or with critical data.
Whenever possible, we recommend that you perform a test study if you are
new to the TDC Ultra or are planning to collect data that you have not in
the past. This will help you become comfortable with the operation of the
equipment and how the data is collected, which should make things easier
when you have to do a real study.
Once you are familiar with the data you will be collecting, you are ready
to begin. However, before going to the site you should prepare a checklist,
like the one below, to prevent potential problems.
Overlay #4 is used for Spot Speed and Roundabout studies.
These overlays also show simple instructions on how to perform the dif-
ferent types of studies.
The overlays have four holes with serrated edges that easily snap onto the
mounting studs on the TDC Ultra. It is a simple matter to pop an overlay on
or off when doing a study. We suggest you keep the overlays in the carrying
case when they are not being used. Replacement overlays are available if
you lose one.
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