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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, On June 13, 2016, Respondent Marin County Open Space District
(Respondent” or “District”) released an initial study for a project to adopt, as part of its
system of roads and trails, two abandoned historic logging roads and three unsanctioned trails
on the northern facing slope of San Geronimo Ridge near the communities of Woodacre, San
Geronimo, Forest Knolls and Lagunitas (the “Contour/Candalero Trail Complex Project”).
WHEREAS, The initial study tiers from the Road and Trail Management Plan
(“RTMP”) Recirculated Tiered Program Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) that the
District Board of Directors certified as meeting the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) on December 16, 2014.
WHEREAS, based on the initial study, the District concluded that the
Contour/Candalero Trail Complex Project did not require a new negative declaration or EIR
under CEQA. In the initial study, the District found that no new effects requiring additional
mitigation could occur from the Contour/Candalero Trail Complex Project and approved the
Contour/Candalero Trail Complex Project as being within the scope of the RTMP program
EIR.
WHEREAS, On October 25, 2016, Petitioner Marin Audubon Society (“Petitioner”)
filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate pursuant Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 and
1094.5, for a writ of mandate and a stay of decision directed to the District to vacate its
decision approving the Contour/Candalero Trail Complex Project (“Action”). The petition
alleges that the District violated CEQA by determining that the Contour/Candalero Trail
Complex Project did not require a new negative declaration or EIR. The petition further
alleges that the District abused its discretion in issuing the tiered initial study for the
Contour/Candalero Trail Complex Project.
WHEREAS, the Petitioner and Respondent (collectively, “Parties”) have met to discuss
the terms of a possible settlement of this Action, as required by California Public Resources
Code § 21167.8(a), (b).
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to terms that will resolve all claims in this Action.
WHEREAS, without any admission of liability, the Parties consent to the entry of this
Settlement Agreement to resolve all of the claims in this Action;
THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AND IT IS ADJUDGED AND
ORDERED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Pilot Night Closure. The District shall implement a Pilot Night Closure (“Closure”) of
ten trails located in Marin County Open Space Preserves and specified herein, during the
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 NSO breeding seasons, as defined and detailed below.
1.1. For purposes of this Agreement and as used herein, Pilot Night Closure or Closure is
defined as a pilot program to restrict public access, through regulation, to certain
trails located in Marin County Open Space Preserves, and which are officially
designated, controlled, and maintained by the District.
1.2. The following ten trails will be subject to the Closure: Boulder Springs Trail,
Fairway Trail, Piedmont Trail, Willis Evans Trail, Hunt Camp Trail, Octopus Trail,
Warner Canyon Trail, Porcupine Trail, Haute Lagunitas Trail and Blue Ridge Fire
Road.
1.3. This Closure shall be in effect during the typical Northern Spotted Owl (“NSO”)
breeding season, defined for purposes of this Agreement as February 1 – July 31, for
the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
1.4. Trails subject to the Closure will be marked with a sign at all designated trail
entrances for the duration of the Closure. Signage will include the following
language: “Temporary night closure (an hour after sunset to sunrise) to protect
sensitive wildlife species.” At the sole determination and discretion of the District
General Manager or his/her designee, the sign may also include applicable District
code sections.
1.5. Closed trails will be listed on the Marin County Parks website for the duration of the
pilot night closure on the Road and Trail Conditions page located at:
http://www.marincountyparks.org/depts/pk/divisions/open-space/main/road-and-
trail-conditions.
2. Trail Counters. The District shall install trail usage counting devices (“trail counters”)
on the same ten trails subject to the Closure described above (Boulder Springs Trail,
Fairway Trail, Piedmont Trail, Willis Evans Trail, Hunt Camp Trail, Octopus Trail,
Warner Canyon Trail, Porcupine Trail, Haute Lagunitas Trail and Blue Ridge Fire Road).
These trail counters will be placed for the purpose of collecting data regarding
compliance with night access restriction in effect due to the Closure, and for monitoring
recreational use of these ten trails during all hours. The precise location of each of the
trail counters shall be determined by the District consistent with the Protocol attached as
Exhibit A. Data generated from trail counters installed and maintained by the District
shall be the property of the District, and made available at the discretion of the District
and consistent with applicable public record laws. The Counters will be installed within 3
months of this agreement being signed and will collect data on these trails for five years
except in locations where visitation is less than an average of one visitor per day over the
initial two year monitoring period, in which case data collection will be discontinued
after 2 years.
3. Annual Reports. The District will provide Marin Audubon with an annual report no later
than November 1st of each year from 2018 – 2022 that includes data from the counters
regarding visitation to the 10 trails referenced earlier in this agreement, as well as any
annual report regarding NSOs developed by Point Blue Conservation Science (Point
Blue) for the District. The annual report periods shall be from August 1 st of the year
preceding the report date through July 31st of the reporting year. Information contained in
the NSO reports will be sensitive (e.g. location of special-status species), and Marin
Audubon Society will not distribute the reports or information contained in the reports to
any other person or entity other than Marin Audubon’s attorneys and expert NSO
consultant(s) without the District’s prior approval. Marin Audubon shall provide the
District with the identity of its attorney(s) and consultant(s) with whom it shares any
Annual Report.
4. Final Report: Not later than December 1, 2023, the District shall prepare a Final Report
summarizing the implementation and effectiveness of the Pilot Night Closure and
proposing whether to continue the Pilot Night Closure, whether to expand or reduce the
number of trails covered by the Pilot Night Closure, or make other adjustments to the
Closure. The District shall circulate the Final Report and the proposal regarding the
future of the Pilot Night Closure to the public for at least 30-days for public review and
written comments. The District agrees to schedule an agenda item before the District’s
Board of Directors to discuss the Final Report and to provide an opportunity for further
public comment. By not later than January 15, 2024, the District agrees to make any final
decision to extend, modify, or terminate the Pilot Night Closure.
5. Future Action: Prior to approving any trail project after the date of entry of this
Settlement Agreement, the District shall provide public notice and opportunity for 30-day
review of and opportunity to comment on any assessment of whether the environmental
effects of any trail project are covered in the RTMP Tiered Program EIR or whether an
initial study, negative declaration or EIR must be prepared for a trail project pursuant to
14 California Administrative Code §15168 or §15162. This provision does not apply to
any trail project that qualifies for a Categorical Exemption, as defined by CEQA. The
District shall promptly provide Marin Audubon any Notice of Exemption issued for any
trail project.
6. Attorney Fees and Costs: The Petitioner sought attorneys’ fees as part of this action, and
the District agrees to pay the sum of $7,000.00 to resolve this claim.
7. No Admission of Liability. This Settlement Agreement is entered into in compromise of
disputed claims, the existence of any liability for which is expressly denied. The Parties
agree that this Settlement Agreement shall not be deemed or construed for any purpose as an
admission of liability or responsibility for or participation in any unlawful or wrongful act at
any time by any Party hereto or any other person or entity. Neither party shall use any
agreement made in this Settlement Agreement against the other party in any other proceeding
or litigation.
8. Release of Claims. Petitioner does hereby release, acquit and forever discharge the District
and any agents, officers, employees, former employees of the District from any and all
complaints, claims, actions, causes of action, rights, demands, debts, damages, or accounting
of whatever nature, whether known or unknown, that could have been brought by Petitioner
in Petitioner’s lawsuit challenging the Contour/Candalero Trail Complex Project. The
District does hereby release, acquit and forever discharge the Petitioner and any agents,
officers, employees, former employees of Petitioner from any and all complaints, claims,
actions, causes of action, rights, demands, debts, damages, or accounting of whatever nature,
whether known or unknown, that could have been brought in a cross-complaint by the
District in Petitioner’s lawsuit challenging the Contour/Candalero Trail Complex Project.
For purposes only of this release as set forth herein, Petitioner expressly waives the benefits
and rights under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which provides:
A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect
to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known to him must have
materially affected his settlement with the debtor.
9. Notices. Whenever notice or a document is required to be sent to Petitioner, it shall be
sent to: (1) Barbara Salzman, Marin Audubon Society, 48 Ardmore Road, Mill Valley, CA
94942 and (2) Michael R. Lozeau, Lozeau Drury LLP, 410 12th Street, Suite 250, Oakland, CA
94607 (or such other addresses as may be provided in writing by Petitioner to Respondents).
Whenever notice is required to be sent to Respondent, it shall be sent to: (1) District General
Manager Max Korten, Marin County Open Space District, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 260,
San Rafael, CA 94903, and (2) Office of the County Counsel, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite
275, San Rafael, CA 94903.
10. Severability. In the event that any portion of this Settlement Agreement is found to be
illegal, invalid, unenforceable or otherwise without legal force or effect, the remainder of the
Settlement Agreement will remain in force and be fully binding.
11. Entire Agreement. This Settlement Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and
understanding between the Parties. All agreements or representations, expressed or implied, of
the Parties with regard to this subject matter are contained in this Settlement Agreement. The
Parties acknowledge that there are no other warranties, promises, assurances or representations
of any kind, express or implied, upon which the Parties have relied in entering into this
Settlement Agreement, unless expressly set forth herein. All prior representations,
understandings and agreements between the Parties concerning settlement are superseded by this
Settlement Agreement. The terms of this Settlement Agreement shall not be changed, revised or
modified except by written agreement signed by the Parties to this Settlement Agreement and
shall not take effect until approved by the Court.
12. Acknowledgment of Terms. The Parties have read and understood the terms of this
Settlement Agreement, have had the opportunity to consult with counsel regarding those terms,
and understand and acknowledge the significance and consequence of each such term.
13. Parties Affected. This Settlement Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the Parties alone, and does not create any rights in any third parties.
14. Warranty. Each Party warrants that (a) the person executing this Settlement Agreement
is fully authorized to do so and to enter into the terms and conditions hereof; and (b) the claims
being released pursuant to this Settlement Agreement have not been assigned or otherwise
transferred to any other person or entity.
15. Construction. This Settlement Agreement is the product of negotiation and preparation
by and among each Party hereto and their respective attorneys. Accordingly, the Settlement
Agreement shall not be construed against the Party preparing it. The section headings are
included for convenience only and are not intended to be operative as part of this Settlement
Agreement.
16. Execution of Documents. The Parties agree to execute this Settlement Agreement and
all such other documents as are reasonably necessary to effect the terms and conditions of this
Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of
which shall be considered an original.
17. Dispute Resolution. Before taking any action to enforce the terms of this Settlement
Agreement, a party alleging a breach has occurred shall provide written notice to the other party,
 
 
EXHIBIT A 
Additional protocols for trail counter deployments

1. State criteria for how locations are chosen


a. Record the exact location of each deployed counter using accurate GPS (global
positioning system) locations and a very brief description of micro area to reduce
chance of losing any devices and in case a different employee retrieves counters than
the one that deployed them.
2. Minimize damage or theft
a. Locate counters in spots that are clear of snags or dead branches falling on them
b. Inform all District employees on counter locations in case they do maintenance/trail
work/ hazard tree removal avoid damage during the course of work.
c. Don’t mark devices or locations in any way (e.g., no flagging)
3. Standardize how data is dealt with once devices are retrieved
a. Uniquely mark (subtly so as not to make device obvious in field) each device, give it an
identification number before you put it out into the field. This way you can track each
device’s use, location, functionality, and battery use and it will help organize your data
downloading.
b. Set up data download schedule & spread sheet or check list (e.g., device #, date of
deployment, date of battery replacement, date of data download, date of re-
deployment, etc) so you know all devices have been download and you don’t record
new data over not downloaded data on the chips in the devices.
c. When downloading raw data need to provide standardized folder & file naming system
so no data gets “lost” and it’s easier to organize.
d. Think about exactly what data you want from the trailcounter/ BEFORE you start too far
into data collection as you want to make sure the entire process works for you from
device collecting data, to downloading data, to retrieving the visitor use information
desired.
Technical Sheet
ECO -M U LTI
Processing and storage of data from different sensors
Eco-MULTI is an innovative and versatile counter which is able to differentiate cyclists, pedestrians and motorized vehicles. The
complete system brings together different sensor technologies, each sensor being dedicated to a single user type. The different
signals are analyzed by an intelligent system, the SMART Connect, which is able to prioritize choices in order to classify the different
user types.

Counting System General Characteristics

PYRO Sensor: Passive Infrared Pyroelectric


Technology
ZELT Sensor: Electromagnetic ZELT
1 or 2 ZELT loops: 2 years
Battery Life
More than 2 ZELT loops: 1 year
Calibration/Adjustments Autocalibration
Settings Sensitivity can be set up with delivered Software
Direction recognition possible with a bidirectional PYRO
Direction Sensor, or with option direction recognition by the ZELT
Loops
Covered Width Up to 6m (19.5’)
Data Backup 60-minute or 15-minute data recording interval in

Waterproofness IP 6.8.
out

Memory > 20 Months


Temperature Resistance -40 °C to + 50 °C (-40 °F to 120 °F) in

Physical Characteristics / Environment

PYRO Sensor
External Dimensions Unidirectional Sensor: Ø = 17 mm (0.7’’) L = 82 mm
(3.2’’)
Bidirectional Sensor: 18 mm x 40 mm x 90 mm (0.7’’ x

Non contractual documentation. Specifications subject to change without notice.


1.6’’ x 3.5’’)
PYRO-Zoom Option: 18 mm x 40mm x 125 mm (0.7’’ x
1.6’’ x 4.9’’)
Cells Dimensions Ø 10 mm (0.4’’) / Thickness: 0.7 mm (0.03’’)
Cable Length 4 m (13’)
30 cm at 2 meters / 60 cm at 4 meters (12” at 6’6” /
Detection Cone
24” at 13’) PYRO Sensor
Cells Material High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Sensor Body Material Bidirectional Sensor: Polyvinyl chloride
Unidirectional Sensor: Thermoplastic sheath
Connector RJ45
Min. Sensitivity 1 °C (2 °F) from the ambient environment
PYRO Sensor for pedestrians: 80 cm (31’’)
Installation Height
PYRO Sensor for horseback riders: 200 cm (6’6’’)
Setup Sensor positioned vertically, perpendicular to the path
Medium-range PYRO Sensor: 7°
Beam Angle
PYRO-Zoom Sensor: 4,5°

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Technical Sheet
ECO -M U LTI
ZELT Sensor
Power Supply 3.6 V / 17 Ah
Settings Sensitivity can be set up with delivered Software
Length: 110 cm to 150 cm (3.6’ to 4.9’)
Width: 40 cm (15.7’’)
Dimensions
Spacing between two loops installed side by side:
8 cm to 16 cm (3.1’’ to 6.2’’)
Trenches Depth: 4 to 5 cm (1.5’’ to 1.9’’)
Installation
Trenches Width: 0.5 cm to 2 cm (0.2’’ to 0.8’’)

Installation Example with PYRO for Pedestrians and two ZELT Inductive Loops for Bicycles

Non contractual documentation. Specifications subject to change without notice.


Side View

Aerial View

All Eco-Counter products are designed and manufactured in France.

Europe | Worldwide North America


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ECO-MULTI SYSTEM
FOR PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLES AND EQUESTRIANS

INSTALLATION IN ASPHALT
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I. CONTENTS

I. CONTENTS ____________________________________________________________________ 3

II. INTRODUCTION_________________________________________________________________ 4

III. PREPARING THE INSTALLATION __________________________________________________ 5

A. DELIVERED EQUIPMENT ________________________________________________________________ 5

B. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT _________________________________________________________________ 7

C. INSTALLATION SITE ____________________________________________________________________ 8

IV. INSTALLATION ________________________________________________________________ 11

A. SAFETY _____________________________________________________________________________ 11

B. LAYOUT _____________________________________________________________________________ 12

C. PROCEDURE _________________________________________________________________________ 15

APPENDIX A - LAYOUT ____________________________________________________________ 31

I. SYSTEMS WITHOUT DIRECTION RECOGNITION OR WITH DIRECTION RECOGNITION


THROUGH THE PYRO SENSOR __________________________________________________ 31

1 LOOP _______________________________________________________________________________ 31

2 LOOPS ______________________________________________________________________________ 32

3 LOOPS ______________________________________________________________________________ 33

4 LOOPS ______________________________________________________________________________ 34

II. DIRECTION RECOGNITION THROUGH THE LOOPS __________________________________ 35

2 LOOPS ______________________________________________________________________________ 35

4 LOOPS ______________________________________________________________________________ 35

6 LOOPS ______________________________________________________________________________ 36

APPENDIX C - USEFUL INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS _____________ 37

I. MANHOLE ____________________________________________________________________ 37

II. ETHERNET CONNECTORS ______________________________________________________ 37

III. FOUR PINS CONNECTORS ______________________________________________________ 37

CUSTOMER SERVICE ______________________________________________________________ 38

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II. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Eco-Counter! We hope that you will enjoy using it and that the data
will be helpful to you for many years to come.

This document will guide you through the appropriate steps for installation of the Eco-MULTI
system for pedestrians, bicycles and equestrians in asphalt. Following these instructions step by
step will allow you to achieve the best results possible.

This Eco-Counter has been tested to be resistant to the most severe environmental conditions
(moisture, salt content, dust, temperature variations, etc.). However we remind you that it remains
a measuring system, and therefore it should always be handled with care.

Example of a completed system with two ZELT Inductive Loops and two medium-range PYRO
Sensors.

The lenses of the PYRO Sensors face the ZELT Loops.

The above system, with two ZELT Inductive Loops and two medium-range PYRO Sensors
is the most common system: this document will guide you through the appropriate steps for
installation of this configuration.

You may have a system with a different number of ZELT Loops or with PYRO Sensors of a
different type: in this case, the configuration is different but the installation procedure is the same >
Refer to the installation diagrams provided in the appendices to apply the right configuration.

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III. PREPARING THE INSTALLATION

A. DELIVERED EQUIPMENT

COUNTING SYSTEM

Eco-Combo Logger ZELT Sensor PYRO Sensor for pedestrians

PYRO Sensor for equestrians Wire to form the ZELT Loops Smart Connect

Battery pack

ADDITIONAL HARDWARE

RayGel junction boxes Scotchlock connectors Geotextile fabric and an elastic band
to attach it underneath the manhole

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Magnetic key Manhole

A socket spanner and anti- Phillips-head Screwdriver Stabilizing bar


vandalism screw to secure the
cover of the manhole

Yellow reference tags

Wooden post

COMPUTER & SOFTWARE


 Depending on your order, you may also have the optional items below:

- A laptop with the Eco-Link1 software installed

OR

- A Bluetooth adapter and a link to the Eco-Link2 software.

 A username and password to access the online Eco-Visio platform.

1
If you have an Eco-Combo with the automatic data transmission option activated, data will be automatically
transferred to the Eco-Visio platform. Eco-Link is not necessary to enable data transmission.

2
Depending on whether or not you ordered a laptop with the Eco-Link software or a Bluetooth adapter to use with
your current laptop.
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DOCUMENTS

 A warranty certificate containing the serial number of the Eco-Combo logger. Please be sure
to keep this.

 A user guide.

 An identification sheet for your counter where you will record the installation location.

B. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

To secure the worksite

Safety cones and warning signs.

To protect yourself

Reflective safety vest, protective glasses and footwear, safety headphones, anti-dust mask,
protective gloves.

To trace the saw cuts

A straight wooden plank (150 cm (60 in) minimum), a meter stick and chalk.

To cut the asphalt

Thermal saw with blower and double diamond disk capable of cutting out a gutter measuring 10
mm (1/2’’) wide and 50 mm (2’’) deep.

To install the loops

- To form the loops: Electric drill, pliers and a short ruler (to push in the loops).
- To verify the inductance of the Loops: Multimeter.
- To protect the loop ends (optional if you don’t plan to cement the post): Sheath Ø 25 mm
(1’’), utility knife.

If you would like to use your own wire to form the loops, make sure that you use a stranded
wire Ø 0.5 - 1.5 mm (1/4’’.

To fill in the saw cuts

Asphalt or other filler regularly used for roadwork’s with a temperature that does not exceed 60° C
(140° F), sponge, water and a trowel.

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When filling in the saw cuts:
- We recommend using micro-cement for sealing the road work (example: sika fastfix-138tp,
714 scellflash micro-beton (micro-cement)).
- We recommend putting foam over the loops in order to hold the cables in place.

To dig a hole for the PYRO Post and for the manhole

Shovel and pickaxe.

If you want to cement the post

Equipment necessary for mixing cement.

To test the system

Bluetooth-equipped laptop with our proprietary software Eco-Link installed and a bicycle.

- If you use your own laptop, verify its compatibility with our devices by downloading our
Bluetooth Compatibility Test before going on site:
https://www.eco-visio.net/Download/bluetooth-test-en.exe

- If you do not have a laptop computer with the Eco-link software ensure that there are two
people present.

To add a photo to the counter location in Eco-Visio (optional)

A camera.

C.INSTALLATION SITE

CHOOSE A SITE THAT IS

 A path reserved for pedestrians, bicycles and equestrians.

 An area where movement is fluid.

 A path that respects the following widths:

- Short-Range PYRO Sensor: maximum 1 meter (4')


- Medium-Range PYRO Sensor: maximum 4 meters (15')
- PYRO Zoom Sensor: maximum 15 meters (15')

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A sticker on the sensor indicates the type of PYRO Sensor:

Sticker Type of PYRO Sensor


Pyrm1 Medium-range PYRO Sensor without direction recognition
Pyrm2 Medium-range PYRO Sensor with direction recognition
Pyrc1 Short-range PYRO Sensor without direction recognition
Pyrc2 Short-range PYRO Sensor with direction recognition
Pyrmzoom1 PYRO-Zoom without direction recognition
Pyrmzoom2 PYRO-Zoom with direction recognition

 An area where the Wooden Post can be installed on the border of the path with the lenses of
the PYRO Sensors facing the ZELT Loops: max. 15cm (6'') gap on the right or left.

 A location where the wooden post can be buried 75cm (29.5'') deep.

 A location where the temperature remains stable.

 A location where the PYRO Sensors will point at a non-metallic surface (i.e. wooden board,
wall) to avoid counting undesired subjects circulating behind the path.

 A location where the PYRO Sensors can be positioned perpendicular to the flow of traffic with
the lenses facing the path.

 If using automatic data transmission, select a location with sufficient cellular network coverage.
Verify the cellular network coverage on site by proceeding as follows:

1. Wake-up your Eco-Combo logger 2. Wave the magnetic key 6 times over the activation
by waving the magnetic key over zone
the activation zone.

X 1 X 6
The activation zone will start The activation zone will start flashing blue before
flashing blue at regular intervals. turning solid blue after 12 minutes.

3. Send the text message .gsm.zw to You will receive a text message similar to the
the telephone number which can be example below:
found on the identification sheet of
The level of GPRS coverage
your counter or on the Eco-Combo
appears just after the text
logger itself. Do not use capital
"GSM=". In the above
letters.
message, the level is 13.
A level of 10 or above is considered
sufficient.
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AVOID

 Do not point the PYRO sensor towards:

- A path where motor vehicles pass.


- A surface that is directly exposed to sunlight.
- A metallic or reflective surface (i.e. metal, glass).
- Vegetation or objects that are likely to move (bushes, branches etc).
- A door.
- A radiator.

 Do not install the PYRO Sensor:

- Behind a window.
- At a spot where pedestrians or cyclists are likely to stop or linger (rest spots, information
posters, steep surfaces, etc.).
- At a location where other undesired subjects could be counted such as animals, cars,
undesired pedestrians or cyclists.
- Near a heat source such as a rock or leaves that are exposed to the sun.

 Do not install the system:

- In a location that is subject to electromagnetic fluctuations: other counting loops, buried or


overhead high-tension electrical cables, buried telecommunication equipment.

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IV. INSTALLATION

A. SAFETY

Risk of bodily harm!


 Use safety cones and hazard signs to secure the work site
 Wear a reflective safety vest, protective glasses and footwear, safety
headphones, anti-dust mask, and protective gloves when necessary.

 Wear the necessary protective equipment.

 Use safety cones and hazard signs to secure the work site.

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B. LAYOUT

Example for a system with two ZELT Loops and two medium-range PYRO Sensors:

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1
Shape of the Loops
Twisted ends - minimum 8 turns
30 twists per meter

X8 40cm (16’’)

Dimensions of the Loops


The width L1 of the diamond must be 40 cm
(16’’).
The length L2 can be adjusted between 110cm
(43’’) and 150cm (60’’) (140cm (55’’) is the most
common) depending on the width of the path where
it will be installed.

The diamond shape must be perfect.

If there is a need for the loops to be a different


size, please contact Eco-Counter to verify whether
or not the desired dimensions are feasible.

Dimensions of the Trenches


Width: 0.5 cm - 1 cm (1/4’’ to 1/2’')

Depth:
 Systems with only one Loop or with two
Loops installed one above the other: 4
cm (1.5’’)
 Systems with two Loops installed side by
side:
- The loop furthest from the manhole 4 cm
(1.5’’)
- The loop closest to the manhole 5 cm
(2’’).

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Positioning of the Loops

The positioning of the Loops depends on the type of system ordered. Please refer to appendix
A - Layout, page 31, to be sure to apply the correct positioning.

Don’t!

Loops installed on both sides of the wooden post Loops improperly aligned

Wooden Post with a gap of more than PYRO Sensor that doesn't cover each loop on systems on
15 cm (6’’) on the right or left. which the direction is given by the PYRO Sensor.

Ideal or Acceptable Configurations

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2
The spacing indicated by the
1 between the two loops is very important to respect and will
vary depending on the length of the loops themselves.

If you have Loops installed side by side, apply the corresponding spacing to the length of the
loops:

Loop
Loop length Distance Distance
length

Greater than 1500 mm (59’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility

1500 mm 80 mm 59’’ 3.00’’

1400 mm 100 mm 55’’ 4.00’’

1300 mm 120 mm 51’’ 4.75’’

1200 mm 140 mm 47’’ 5.50’’

1100 mm 160 mm 43’’ 6.25’’

Less than 1100 mm (43’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility

C.PROCEDURE

01. PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SURFACE

1. Trace the area needed to be cut out perpendicularly to the flow of circulation respecting the
dimensions and positioning for your system:

 System without direction recognition or with direction recognition through the PYRO
Sensor, please refer to section "System without direction or with direction recognition
through the PYRO Sensor, page 31.

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 System with direction recognition through the ZELT Loops, please refer to section "System
with direction recognition through the ZELT Loops, page 35.

2. Cut into the asphalt according to the markings indicated in step 1 and the dimensions for the
gutter recommended.

Width = 0.5 to 1 cm (1/4’’ to 1/2’')

Depth:

 Systems with only one Loop or with two Loops


installed one above the other: 4 cm

 Systems with two Loops installed side by side:

- The loop furthest from the manhole 4 cm


(1.5’’)
- The loop closest to the manhole 5 cm (2’’).

3. Clear out gravel from the saw cuts using a blower.


Use the short ruler to remove any remaining pieces of gravel.

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4. On the shoulder, dig a hole 30 x 30 x 30cm (12'' x 12'' x 12'') for the manhole less than 20
meters (65') from the loop furthest away from the shoulder and less than 250cm (8') from the
location intended for the wooden post. Dig a narrow channel in the shoulder to pass the wiring
from the loops to the manhole.
The cover of the manhole must not exceed ground level.

Place the geotextile under the


manhole and secure it with the
supplied elastic band.

02. INSTALLING THE ZELT INDUCTIVE LOOPS

If you would like to use your own wire to form the loops, make sure that you use a
stranded wire.

If you have two pairs of loops (4 loops total), form loops A1 and A2 with the red
conductive wire and loops B1 and B2 with the black conductive wire. This will make it easier
to identify the two pairs of loops.

1. Form a first loop in the in the diamond cut-out that is the furthest from the manhole while
passing the ends through the cut-out in the loop closest to the manhole.
Keep enough slack at the beginning of the wire so that it easily extends back to the manhole.

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2. Run the wire around the loop until it has gone full circle 8 times.

X8

8X

3. Push the wire into the saw cut with the small ruler or something similar.

4. Stretch out the end of the two wires and bring them to the manhole. The end must be long
enough to reach the manhole with 50 centimeters (20'') of extra slack. Cut the end if it is
longer.

5. Stretch out the end of the two wires (red portion in the diagram below) and twist them as
indicated in the following instructions:

Systems with two Loops installed side by side:

Attach the two extremities of the wire to a drill or an


electric screwdriver.

1. Stretch out the wires.


2. Twist the wires
3. Keep the wires taught while rotating using the drill at
a slow pace in order to achieve optimal results.
There should be at least 30 twists per meter (per
yard).

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6. Run the twisted wires back towards the manhole guiding the twisted wires through the trench
of the loop closest to the manhole.

7. Indicate the different wires (A1, A2, B1, B2) with the supplied yellow reference tags.

8. Form the other loops the same way while placing them on top of the twisted end of the first
formed loops if you have loops installed side by side.

9. Verify the inductance of the loops. The level of inductance must be between 100 and 150 μH.

10. Run the twisted wires between the manhole and the tip of the loop closest to the manhole into
the conduit.
This step is mandatory if you plan to cement the post.

Run only this part into the conduit.

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03. INSTALLING THE WOODEN POST

The wooden post must be installed:

 In alignment with the ZELT Loops.


 With the lenses of the PYRO Sensors facing the ZELT Loop.
 As close as possible to the path so that the PYRO Sensor can cover each loop.

Example of a completed system:

1. Dig a hole 75cm (2.5') deep and 70cm (2') wide for the wooden post.

Proper positioning:

2. Insert the stabilizing bar into the post and then insert the wooden post into the hole prepared,
lenses of the PYRO Sensors facing the ZELT Loops.

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Make sure that the lenses of the
PYRO Sensors face the Loops

Bury the post up to the access


panel while making sure that there
is sufficient space for it to be
opened

Insert the stabilizing bar into the


post

The PYRO Sensor must be positioned perpendicular to the flow of traffic.

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3. Run the PYRO Sensors cables into the conduit.

This step is mandatory if you plan to cement the post.

4. If you have a system with direction recognition, open the access panel using the delivered
Philips-head screwdriver to identify directions IN and OUT on the PYRO Sensors.

Rotate the PYRO sensors 180 degrees if you would like to switch the directions.

If you have a system with direction recognition through the ZELT Loops, rotate the PYRO
Sensors if directions IN and OUT are reversed from that given by the ZELT Loops (see
Appendix A - Layout, « Systems with direction given by the ZELT Loops, page 35).

The stickers on the PYRO Sensors indicates the way


direction of travel is identified (IN or OUT). To
inverse the directions, simply rotate the sensor.
180 degrees.

5. Put the access panel back in place.

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04. MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

1. Connect the ZELT Loops to the ZELT Sensor.

Make sure that you connect the proper wire to the correct Scotchlock connector using the
yellow reference tags.

 If you have installed three ZELT Inductive Loops, Cable B1 will not be used. In this case, apply
a Scotchlock connector to the end of this cable.

 Connect the Scotchlock connectors by proceeding as follows:

1) Insert the two wires into 2) Insert the wires as far as 3) Clamp the connector with a
the external holes of the possible; do not strip wrench or a pair of pliers to
Scotchlock connectors. them. release the gel and establish
the connection.

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2. Connect the PYRO Sensors to the Smart Connect inside the manhole.

The coloured tapes on the wires make it possible for you to identify which PYRO Sensor
will be connected to which wire of the Smart Connect.

05. TESTING THE SYSTEM

a. BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION

The following section is only relevant if you are using the software Eco-Link.

If you have a laptop with the Eco-Link software installed, you will connect to the Eco-Combo as
follows:

1- Wake up the Eco-Combo by waving the magnetic key over the activation zone.
The Eco-Combo Logger will start flashing blue every three seconds.

If you don't wave the magnetic key over the activation zone,
the Eco-Combo logger switches automatically to power-saving
mode after a few minutes. When it is in power-saving mode, the
Eco-Combo still operates, but you can't view its activity through the
light signals in the activation zone. To wake the Eco-Combo logger
up from power-saving mode and thus view its activity through the
light signals in the activation zone, simply wave the magnetic over
the activation zone.

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2- On the Eco-link main page, click on the button Retrieve, Check the counter.

3- Click on the Search button.

The counters detected by Eco-link appear in column Serial Number.

4- Click on the serial number of the Eco-Counter and click then on the Connection button.

 You might be asked to enter a PIN code. If so, enter the PIN code 0000.
 A message will appear indicating a Bluetooth connection. Click on the message to authorize
the connection.

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5- Give your counter a name and add a short commentary if desired. Click Ok.

A tab named Main will appear. You are now connected to the Eco-Combo logger.

b. COUNTING FUNCTION

1- Wake up the Eco-Combo if it is in energy-saving mode (activation zone is not blinking) by


waving the magnetic key over the activation zone.

The Eco-Combo Logger will start flashing blue every three seconds.

If you don't wave the magnetic key over the activation zone, the Eco-Combo logger
switches automatically to power-saving mode after a few minutes. When it is in power-saving
mode, the Eco-Combo still operates, but you can't view its activity through the light signals in
the activation zone. To wake the Eco-Combo logger up from power-saving mode and thus
view its activity through the light signals in the activation zone, simply wave the magnetic over
the activation zone.

2- Walk in front of the PYRO Sensor and:

 If you do not have a laptop with Eco-Link: Verify that the Eco-Combo logger flashes
green every time a person passes in front of the PYRO Sensor.

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- If you do not have a laptop with Eco-Link: Verify directly on Eco-Link that the
passages are being correctly recorded.

Refer to the section Making


Verifications of Counts in the Eco-Link software.
guide to know how to check the counts in real-
time using Eco-Link.

3- Proceed the same way with the ZELT Loops. Make sure to ride over each Loop.

c. AUTOMATIC DATA TRANSMISSION

1- Wake up the Urban Post if it is in energy-saving mode (activation zone is switched off) by
waving the magnetic key over the activation zone.

The Eco-Combo logger will start flashing blue every three seconds, you can now check the
counting function.

2- If you do not have a laptop with Eco-Link:

 Wave the magnetic key 6 times over the activation zone

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The modem is now activated for 12 minutes. The following light signals indicate the modem is
functioning correctly:

1. Blue activation zone, 3 flashes GSM modem trying to connect to the network.

2. Blue activation zone, 2 flashes GSM modem connected to the GSM network.

GSM modem connected to the server storing the


3. Blue activation zone, 1 flash
GSM files.

4. Steady blue light in activation GSM file transmitted to the server storing the
zone GSM files.

 If you do not have a laptop with Eco-Link: follow the section Testing automatic data
transmission in the Eco-Link software guide to learn how to test automatic data
transmission automatically.

06. FILLING IN THE SAW CUTS

1. If the results of the tests are positive, shut the black RayGel junction boxes over the connected
Ethernet sockets to ensure total waterproofness.

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2. Fill in the saw cuts.

Attention: the wiring used in the loops will not withstand temperatures exceeding 60°
C
(140° F). Do not use a substance that surpasses this temperature when filling in the saw
cuts.

3. Bury the manhole up to the lid - The cover of the manhole must be level with the ground - and
secure the lid of the manhole.

4. Conceal the manhole cover with grass or earth (less than 1 cm (0.4 in) thick if the Eco-Combo
is equipped with an active data transmission option) if possible.

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5. Check that the wooden post is properly positioned (see page 20) and bury it up to the bottom
of the access panel while making sure that there is sufficient space for it to be opened.

You need to be able to open the access


panel without having to dig up the post.

If you want to cement the post, make sure that all of the cables are protected inside the
conduit so that the contents can be replaced easily if necessary.

6. Take a photo of the installation to illustrate your counter on Eco-Visio.

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APPENDIX A - LAYOUT

The configuration is different depending on the type of system: systems with direction recognition
through the PYRO Sensor or through the ZELT Loops.

 Systems without direction recognition or with direction recognition through the PYRO
Sensor: follow the section below.

 Systems with direction recognition through the ZELT Loops: follow the section "Systems
with direction recognition through the ZELT Loops", page 35.

I. SYSTEMS WITHOUT DIRECTION RECOGNITION OR WITH


DIRECTION RECOGNITION THROUGH THE PYRO SENSOR

Attention! If you have specifically ordered a MULTI System with direction recognition through the
ZELT Loops, follow the layout patterns in Appendix A - Direction recognition through the Loops,
page 35!

1 LOOP
2 LOOPS

The spacing indicated by the


1 between the two loops is very important to respect and will
vary depending on the length of the loops themselves.
Apply the corresponding spacing to the length of the loops:

Loop
Loop length Distance Distance
length

Greater than 1500 mm (59’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility

1500 mm 80 mm 59’’ 3.00’’

1400 mm 100 mm 55’’ 4.00’’

1300 mm 120 mm 51’’ 4.75’’

1200 mm 140 mm 47’’ 5.50’’

1100 mm 160 mm 43’’ 6.25’’

Less than 1100 mm (43’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility

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3 LOOPS

The spacing indicated by the


1 between the two loops is very important to respect and will
vary depending on the length of the loops themselves.
Apply the corresponding spacing to the length of the loops:

Loop
Loop length Distance Distance
length

Greater than 1500 mm (59’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility

1500 mm 80 mm 59’’ 3.00’’

1400 mm 100 mm 55’’ 4.00’’

1300 mm 120 mm 51’’ 4.75’’

1200 mm 140 mm 47’’ 5.50’’

1100 mm 160 mm 43’’ 6.25’’

Less than 1100 mm (43’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility

Cable B1 will not be used in this configuration – Do not remove the Scotchlock connector at
the end of this cable.

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4 LOOPS

The spacing indicated by the 1 between the two loops is very important to respect and will
vary depending on the length of the loops themselves.
Apply the corresponding spacing to the length of the loops:

Loop
Loop length Distance Distance
length

Greater than 1500 mm (59’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility

1500 mm 80 mm 59’’ 3.00’’

1400 mm 100 mm 55’’ 4.00’’

1300 mm 120 mm 51’’ 4.75’’

1200 mm 140 mm 47’’ 5.50’’

1100 mm 160 mm 43’’ 6.25’’

Less than 1100 mm (43’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility

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II. DIRECTION RECOGNITION THROUGH THE LOOPS

Attention! Follow the installation diagrams below only if you have specifically ordered a
MULTI System with direction recognition through the ZELT Inductive Loops.

2 LOOPS

4 LOOPS

The spacing indicated by the


1 between the two loops is very important to respect and will
vary depending on the length of the loops themselves.

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Apply the corresponding spacing to the length of the loops:

Loop
Loop length Distance Distance
length
Greater than 1500 mm (59’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility
1500 mm 80 mm 59’’ 3.00’’
1400 mm 100 mm 55’’ 4.00’’
1300 mm 120 mm 51’’ 4.75’’
1200 mm 140 mm 47’’ 5.50’’
1100 mm 160 mm 43’’ 6.25’’
Less than 1100 mm (43’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility

6 LOOPS

1
The spacing indicated by the between the two loops is very important to respect and will
vary depending on the length of the loops themselves.
Apply the corresponding spacing to the length of the loops:

Loop
Loop length Distance Distance
length
Greater than 1500 mm (59’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility
1500 mm 80 mm 59’’ 3.00’’
1400 mm 100 mm 55’’ 4.00’’
1300 mm 120 mm 51’’ 4.75’’
1200 mm 140 mm 47’’ 5.50’’
1100 mm 160 mm 43’’ 6.25’’
Less than 1100 mm (43’’) Contact Eco-Counter to evaluate feasibility

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APPENDIX C - USEFUL INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS

I. MANHOLE

If a manhole is being used, we recommend positioning the battery in the


bottom in order for it to be replaced as easily as possible.

II. ETHERNET CONNECTORS

 As indicated in the connection schemes, shut the black Raygel junction


box over the connected Ethernet sockets to ensure total
waterproofness.
This operation must be done after having tested the system.

 If you have to leave an Ethernet connector unplugged, protect it using


the cap supplied.

III. FOUR PINS CONNECTORS

 Carefully connect the male socket to the female socket making sure
they front each other.

 The four pins connectors don’t need to be protected by a Raygel Junction Box.

 If you have to leave a four pins connector unplugged, protect it using the cap supplied.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

HARDWARE
The entire system is guaranteed for 2 years starting from the date printed on the warranty
certificate (the warranty certificate is delivered with the product).
In the rare case that there is a problem with a part in your system, the product must be returned
with the Product Return Sheet. Please contact us to receive this sheet.
The logger serial number (please see the warranty certificate delivered with the product) must be
identified on the Product Return Sheet.

The warranty is not be applicable in the case of mishandling, incorrect installation (by
someone other than Eco-Counter or distributor), or any other reason listed in the warranty
certificate.
If the product can be repaired, a quote will be submitted to the customer prior to repair.
Any product damaged as a result of mishandling or improper use will be either replaced or
repaired according to the parts price list used at the time of the request.

SOFTWARE
Questions related to the use of the software can be dealt with remotely.
Please do not hesitate to contact Customer Service for assistance:

Europe / World North America

Tel: +33 (0)2.96.48.48.83 Toll Free: 1-866-518-4404

Fax: +33 (0)2.96.48.69.60 Phone: 1-514-849-9779

Email: support@eco-counter.com Email: help@eco-counter.com

MIENMUMRMAXCAVASPHA - 7/30/2014

Europe/World North America


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Tel: +33 2 96 48 48 81 | Fax: +33 2 96 48 69 60 Toll Free: 1-866-518-4404 | Direct: 1-514-849-9779

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