Instruction manual

1.a. How to Use This Manual

This manual completely describes the use of the Phoenix II. Not covered in this manual is programming & retrieving

data from the serial port with a PC Computer. PC Interface operation is handled by the Centurion Software and covered

by the Communication Protocol Documentation provided upon request.

Method 1 - To operate the Phoenix II entirely from its built in keypad:

Almost all setup and configuration can be done from the keypad. A computer, PDA or other retrieval device

must be used to retrieve the data once it has been collected however. The Phoenix II can also be

connected through telemetry (modem or IP Ethernet converter) to the Centurion software for retrieval. If this

is the method you need to use, first read section 4a and 4b, and then read section 5 for an example which

matches your application.

Method 2 - To operate the Phoenix II only from a computer (using the Centurion Software):

All setup and configuration can be done from a computer (in addition to retrieving the collected data). If this

is the method you want to use, simply refer to the Centurion Software Manual for more information. Use this

field unit manual for clarification and technical information on the Phoenix II capabilities.

Method 3 - To operate the Phoenix II using both a computer and its built in keyboard:

Becoming familiar with programming using either the counter keypad or a computer will make operation of

the Phoenix easier for you. We suggest that you first attempt to run the counter using the built in keypad

(first read Section 4a and 4b then follow the examples in Section 5). After collecting some data with the

Phoenix II, move on to using the Centurion Software to retrieve and process your data. From that point,

read through the rest of the Centurion Software Manual for more information on controlling the counter

through a computer.

1.b. Communication with the Phoenix II

Communicating with the Phoenix II is done through the built in Keypad/Display, or through the serial port to a PC or

laptop computer. The Centurion communications software package is available for use with the large variety of PC and

laptop computers running Windows operating systems.

Software Features Include:

 “Pop-Up” windows and “User-Friendly” menus.

 Complete database functions with viewing and editing of all collected data.

 XMODEM transfers for data file retrieval, with later file format conversion utilities.

 Data file printouts with daily and hourly summaries.

 Complete monitoring and configuration.

To learn more about the Centurion software program, refer to the Centurion QuickStart guide which contains

programming and software features available on our website (www.diamondtraffic.com).

1.c. System Components

To operate your Phoenix II counter/classifier you will need the following:

 Phoenix II Field Unit Instruction Manual.

 Centurion Software (either CC or Gold is needed to make full use of the hardware).

 A battery charger or solar charging panel.

 A serial interface cable (or USB interface cable)

Q: Do I Have To Read The Whole Manual?

A: Anybody using a Phoenix II should read all of Section 1, 2 and 3 of this manual. This will familiarize

you with the basic equipment provided, what types of data you can collect, and what type of sensors can

be used. From that point there are three methods of operation: