Man TrafiCam X-Stream BPL R105 V101 TCT V124 Jul2015 en

USER GUIDE
TrafiCam x-stream
10-7000/7001 TrafiCam x-stream BPL W/N R1.05 V1.01
10-6085 TI x-stream R7.20 V1.01
10-6044 TI xp R1.01
Traficon Configuration Tool V1.24
July 2015
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EMC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Notwithstanding the fact this equipment is intended to be used in business, industrial and commercial environments, it
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a business, industrial and
commercial environment as well as in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
FLIR Systems, Inc.

70 Castilian Drive
Goleta, CA 93117 USA
Phone (805) 964-9797
FAX (805) 685-2711
E-mail Paul.Wills@flir.com
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> Normative compliance
Normative compliance
Regulatory
TrafiCam x-stream BPL TI x-stream
• EMC 2004/108/EC
EU directives
• RoHS 2011/65/EU
US Federal Regulations • FCC Title 47 • FCC Title 47
• EN50556
Product standards
• NEMA TS2
Environmental
TrafiCam x-stream BPL TI x-stream
• EN50556 : -40°C to +60°C • Operating: -40°C to +74°C

Temperature
• NEMA TS2: -40°C to +74°C
• EN62262 : Impact protection IK07

• EN60529 : Ingress protection IP67
Mechanical integrity
• EN50556 : Vibration immunity Ax2
• NEMA TS2 : Shock immunity 10G
• EN50293 : EM Immunity
Electrical integrity • EN55022 : EM Emission Class B • FCC Part 15 : EM Emission Class B
• FCC Part 15 : EM Emission Class B
Product safety • Protection Class III • Protection Class IIII
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Contents
Normative compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Before you start: Safety measures
TrafiCam x-stream and product documentation

TrafiCam x-stream features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About the documentation set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
TrafiCam x-stream installation

Architecture of a TrafiCam x-stream system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System architecture: 1-4 TrafiCam x-stream BPL + 1 TI x-stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System architecture: 1-8 TrafiCam x-stream BPL + 1 TI x-stream + 1 TI xp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System architecture: 1-8 TrafiCam x-stream BPL + 1 TI x-stream + 2 TI xp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The TrafiCam x-stream BPL device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The mounting accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The BPL connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The TI x-stream interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The TI xp expansion board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Guidelines for installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting the right lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Defining installation height, position and orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Relation between detection area, lens type, installation height, and position . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Installing a TrafiCam x-stream system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation tools required but not included with TrafiCam x-stream BPL or TI x-stream . . . 14
Allowed power cable resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Typical use case power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mounting the TrafiCam x-stream devices on a stable pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting the TrafiCam x-stream devices to the TI x-stream interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mounting TI x-stream and connecting it to the controller and to the network . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optimising the position of the TrafiCam x-stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optional: Installing 1 or 2 TI xp expansion boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Traficon Configuration Tool

About Traficon Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing Traficon Configuration Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Starting Traficon Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Switching from the basic user access level to the extended user access level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Securing Traficon Configuration Tool by means of a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To secure Traficon Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To change the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To remove password security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Exploring the work area of Traficon Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
About the menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About the toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
About the network window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing the Traficon Configuration Tool user preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To change the general preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To change the display colours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To use imperial measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To convert the temperature to Fahrenheit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To set the default video standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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TrafiCam x-stream network and IP-addressing

Connecting to the TrafiCam x-stream system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Assigning an IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
About unknown boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
To assign an IP address to one or more devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rescanning the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Working with networks behind a router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
To create a list of devices of a network behind a router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
To scan for the devices behind the router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Working in an offline network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
To create an offline network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
To open an offline network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
To load selected configurations from an offline network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
To remove an offline network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Synchronising the devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
TI x-stream system setup

TI x-stream setup interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Opening the TI x-stream setup interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Overview of the TI x-stream setup interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting the device name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Activating the network time protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Assigning the error LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
About error outputs and error LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
To configure the detection outputs as error outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
TrafiCam x-stream system setup

TrafiCam x-stream setup interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Opening the TrafiCam x-stream setup interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Overview of the TrafiCam x-stream setup interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting the device name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the temperature threshold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Activating the network time protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Deactivating the TrafiCam x-stream detection LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Assigning the detection and traffic flow monitoring outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
About the outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Normal status of the detection outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
About the logical relation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
To configure the detection outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting up presence detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
About the presence detection zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Guidelines for defining the presence detection zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
To define the presence detection zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
To adapt the presence detection zone for Stop detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
To adapt the presence detection zone for vehicle counting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
To change the output assigned to a presence detection zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
To change the zone ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
To set the delay and extend time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
To change the presence time off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
To define the zone characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting up vehicle presence data collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
About vehicle presence data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
To disable vehicle presence data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
To define the presence levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
To disable presence level outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
To change the default vehicle presence data integration interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Setting up traffic data collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Verifying the accuracy of calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
About traffic data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
About the data zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
To define the data zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
To change the zone ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
To define the zone characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
To set the detection mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
To change the default data integration settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
To define vehicle classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Setting up flow monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
About flow monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
About flow data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
To change the default flow data settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
To change the default settings for flow monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
To change the event time on and time off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
To set the flow monitoring outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting up the display settings for overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
About overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
To define the overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Sending the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
To send the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
To copy the configuration to another device or interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
To restart TrafiCam x-stream with the current or factory default configuration . . . . . . . . . . 55
Recall and detection suppression of TrafiCam x-stream

Setting the recall function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
About the recall function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
About timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
To change settings of the recall function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
To assign image quality recall or detection quality recall to one or multiple outputs . . . . . . 57
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Setting the detection suppression function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
About detection suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
To change the settings of detection suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Communication protocol
About the Public API manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Accessing the Public API manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
General functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Supported events types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Supported traffic data types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Data transfer from TrafiCam x-stream to a PC

About Traficon Data Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Installing and starting Traficon Data Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Main window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Working with Traficon Data Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Defining the download settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Finding the devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Defining where to store the downloaded files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Selecting the devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Downloading the data and events history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Downloading data and events in a particular time frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Monitoring data and events in real time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Converting a .csv file to an .xls file via MS Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Streaming video
Privacy masking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
About blanking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
To define blanking zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Creating user accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Contents
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Viewing streaming video via Traficon Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
About the video grid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
To add a device to the video grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
To view streaming video in the grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
To switch to the setup interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
To change the maximum number of devices in the streaming grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
To view streaming video via the setup interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
To change the compression, frame rate or bit rate for streaming video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Viewing streaming video via the web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Viewing and recording streaming video via VLC media player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
About VLC media player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
To view streaming video via VLC media player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
To record streaming video via VLC media player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Viewing streaming video via ONVIF Profile S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Maintenance and troubleshooting

Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Firmware upgrade of TrafiCam x-stream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Event logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Replacing a TrafiCam x-stream device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
To uninstall the broken TrafiCam x-stream device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
To install the replacement TrafiCam x-stream device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
To make the replacement device operational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing a TI x-stream device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
To uninstall the broken TI x-stream device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
To install the replacement TI x-stream device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
To make the replacement device operational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Index
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Before you start: Safety measures
>
1. Before you start: Safety measures
To avoid bodily harm or product damage, take care of the following safety measures:
• This product is to be installed and configured by qualified service

personnel only !
• Device and power sourcing installation cables and / or wires shall

externally be provided with over-current protection means maximum
rated 4 Ampere effective appropriate to wiring and power supply used!
• Installation cables and / or wires shall be protected and / or

mechanically appropriate to the environment of installation to ensure
safety !
• Installation cables and / or wires exposed to daylight shall be UV

resistant !
Safety measures specific to the interface:
• The equipment must be powered by a SELV or a “NEC Class 2” power

supply !
• This product is to be installed and configured in a service access area

by qualified service personnel only !
• BPL interface to sensors shall be transient protected by external

means limiting over-voltages below 75Vpeak !
• Ethernet interface shall only be connected to a network with transient

protection limiting over-voltages to below 75Vpeak !
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TrafiCam x-stream and product documentation
> TrafiCam x-stream features
2. TrafiCam x-stream and product

documentation
TrafiCam x-stream features

TrafiCam x-stream is an integrated camera and detector offering vehicle presence detection and traffic data collection.
TrafiCam x-stream provides:

• functional detection and monitoring of moving and stationary vehicles at signalized intersections
• traffic data collection (such as volume, speed, classification etc.), traffic flow monitoring and queue detection on
highways and interurban roads, both for temporary or permanent applications.
• streaming video that works with ONVIF Profile S.
TrafiCam x-stream is easy to install and mount on existing or new infrastructure. TrafiCam x-stream can be configured
quickly and easily using Traficon Configuration Tool. This PC tool provides a camera image for accurate positioning of
multiple presence detection and data collection zones. TI x-stream sends the presence detection information to the
traffic light controller and the collected traffic data is transferred over the network to the control center.
TrafiCam x-stream is an IP-addressable device including MPEG-4 image compression. To view and verify the
detection, dual video streams with H264 support are available over the network via TI x-stream and can also be
viewed via a web server.
About the documentation set

This user guide describes the installation and the setup of a TrafiCam x-stream system.
Technical support
In case of technical questions or technical issues, please contact support.its@flir.com.
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> Architecture of a TrafiCam x-stream system
3. TrafiCam x-stream installation
Architecture of a TrafiCam x-stream system

The TrafiCam x-stream devices are mounted on a pole in an overhead or side-fired position towards the road (for
presence detection) or upcoming traffic (for traffic data collection). TI x-stream is placed in the controller cabinet and
serves as the interface between up to 8 TrafiCam x-stream devices and the traffic light controller.
The PC is connected to the TrafiCam x-stream devices via TI x-stream. This connection, on site or remote, allows you
to set up the system or view streaming video from the TrafiCam x-stream.
Optionally, you can use a TI xp expansion board. It provides up to 32 extra outputs to the system (16 outputs per
board, maximum 2 boards).
Maximum number of
Available detection
System architecture TrafiCam x-stream
outputs
devices in the system
1-4 TrafiCam x-stream + 1 TI x-stream (standard system) 4 16
1-8 TrafiCam x-stream + 1 TI x-stream + 1 TI xp 8 32
1-8 TrafiCam x-stream + 1 TI x-stream + 2 TI xp 8 48
Overview of possible system architectures
System architecture: 1-4 TrafiCam x-stream BPL + 1 TI x-stream
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> System architecture: 1-8 TrafiCam x-stream BPL + 1 TI x-stream + 1 TI xp
System architecture: 1-8 TrafiCam x-stream BPL + 1 TI x-stream + 1 TI

xp
System architecture: 1-8 TrafiCam x-stream BPL + 1 TI x-stream + 2 TI

xp
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> System components
System components
The system consists of the following components:
• TrafiCam x-stream BPL
• Mounting accessories
• The BPL connector
• TI x-stream
• Optional: TI xp
The TrafiCam x-stream BPL device

The table below lists the available products, based on the lens type.
Product reference
TrafiCam x-stream lens
number
10-7000 Wide angle
10-7001 Narrow angle
For more information on lens selection, see Selecting the right lens on page 10.
B
D
A = Mounting bracket for the sensor D = BPL connector (to the TI x-stream interface)
B = Lens
C = LED
Front and back view of TrafiCam x-stream BPL
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> The mounting accessories
The table below illustrates the LED indicator code.
LED Indication
On (off) Vehicle presence detection (no detection)
Flashing TrafiCam x-stream in boot mode
Single flash Failsafe mode - detection quality recall
Double flash Failsafe mode - image quality recall
Triple flash TrafiCam x-stream is learning (startup recall) or no outputs assigned
Off (permanently) No power or hardware failure
The mounting accessories

There is a mounting bracket for the TrafiCam x-stream device (see above) and a mounting bracket to the pole. The
tube connects both brackets.
A = Mounting bracket (pole)

C B = Holes to put the retaining straps through
C = Holes to mount TrafiCam x-stream using bolts (M8)
The screws to tighten after TrafiCam x-stream has been

C positioned are located on the backside of the mounting
bracket.
B D = Tube
The mounting accessories
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> The BPL connector
The BPL connector
A = Cable gland nut
B = Seal
C = Cable holder
D = 4-pole connector
1, 2: AC/DC (no polarity)

4: earth ground
3: not used
A B C D
The TI x-stream interface
A = Power LED
B = Error LED
A
On + status LED red : Error in the connected TrafiCam x-stream
B (e.g. no communications or no power)
C On + Status LEDs green : Error in the TI x-stream (e.g. BPL no

power, processor down).
D
C = LEDs for the presence detection outputs 1 to 16
E
D = Status LED
Green : TrafiCam x-stream connected and operational.
F
Red + error LED off : No TrafiCam x-stream connected.
G Red + error LED on : Error in connected TrafiCam x-stream.
E = 2 USB ports - can only be used as charger
F = LAN connector
Green LED 
On (off): connection to the network (no connection)
Orange LED
On: LAN data transfer rate 100 Mbps
G = Restart button
The TI x-stream interface, front panel
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> The TI xp expansion board
A = Output connectors to the

controller
A B = Ouput expansion bus

(connects to the TI xp expansion
Pinout connector A
board)
1-16 = detection output 1-16
C = output common
C = BPL network link (connects to
E1-E4 = error output 1
B the TI xp expansion board)
EC = error output common
D = Connectors to the TrafiCam
x-stream devices
Pinout connector D, E, F
C E = Power supply link (connects to
- = - power supply
the TI xp expansion board)
PE = earth ground
D + = + power supply
F = PSU connector, 12-30 V AC,
12-42 V DC
E (feeds TI x-stream , all TrafiCam
F x-stream devices and the
connected TI xp expansion boards)
The TI x-stream interface, backplane
The TI xp expansion board
A
A = Power LED (left) and connection LED (right)
B Connection LED on: connected to TI x-stream
C B = LEDs for the presence detection outputs 17 to 32 (or 33 to 48)
C = LEDs for the error outputs 5 to 8 (1 per TrafiCam x-stream)

D
D = Dipswitch for the output numbers
Switch 1: On: presence detection outputs 33 to 48

Off: presence detection outputs 17 to 32
Switch 2: not used
The TI xp expansion board, front panel
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> The TI xp expansion board
A = Output connectors to the

A controller
Pinout connector A
1-16 = detection output 1-16
B = Output expansion bus
C = output common
(connects to the TI x-stream
B E1-E4 = error output 1
interface)
EC = error output common
C = BPL network link (connects to
the TI x-stream interface)
Pinout connector D, E, F
C D = Connectors to the TrafiCam
- = - power supply
x-stream devices (only for the first
PE = earth ground
TI xp expansion board)
D + = + power supply
E, F = Power supply link (connects
E to the TI x-stream interface).
F
The TI xp expansion board, backplane
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> Guidelines for installation
Guidelines for installation
Selecting the right lens

2 types of TrafiCam x-stream devices are available:
• Wide angle lens

For vehicle presence detection in the area close to the camera: detection of vehicles at the stop bar
• Narrow angle lens
For vehicle presence detection in the area more distant from the camera: advance detection of vehicles
approaching the intersection
Note: If traffic data collection is your primary goal, use a wide angle lens.
Focal Angle of view Detection

Type Example of the camera image
distance Vertical Horizontal distance
Wide angle 2,1 mm 83° 99° 0-25 m 
(10-7000) (0-85 ft)
Narrow angle 6,0 mm 24° 32° 15-75 m 

(10-7001) (50-245 ft)
TrafiCam x-stream lens specifications
Defining installation height, position and orientation

The height and position of the camera are important factors for minimizing occlusion. Occlusion occurs when a vehicle
blocks part of the camera’s field of view. Please contact FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems for more information
on how to minimise or avoid occlusion.
Keep the following in mind when installing the TrafiCam x-stream:
• Installation height - For presence detection, the installation height depends on the number of lanes
to monitor and the position of the TrafiCam x-stream towards the road - see
table below.
- For traffic data collection, mount the camera as high as possible. 
The minimum installation height is 6 m / 20 ft.
• Position towards the road Put the camera in overhead position if possible. 
If not, choose a side-fired position next to the fastest lane.
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> Relation between detection area, lens type, installation height, and
• Device orientation Do not point the camera at the horizon. Place the camera in a position that will
have minimum exposure to direct sunlight.
- For presence detection, make sure you can define the presence detection
zones in the central part of the camera image.
- For traffic data collection, turn the device towards upcoming traffic.
Depending on the number of lanes to monitor and the position of TrafiCam x-stream, we recommend the following
installation height:
Lanes to monitor Side-fired Overhead Installation height (to avoid occlusion)

1 x  3,5 m / 11,5 ft
1 x  5 m / 16,4 ft
2 x  8 m / 26,2 ft
2 x  5 m / 16,4 ft
3 x  12 m / 39,4 ft
3 x  7 m / 23,0 ft
4 x  12 m / 39,4 ft (To minimise occlusion)
4 x  8 m / 26,2 ft
Installation height in function of the number of lanes to monitor and the position of TrafiCam x-stream
Relation between detection area, lens type, installation height, and

position
The detection area and the minimum and maximum detection distance are related to the installation height and the
lens type of the device and its position towards the road. Position the presence detection zones within the detection
area.
A = Detection area
B = Minimum detection distance
C = Maximum detection distance
1 = Presence detection zone 1
2 = Presence detection zone 2
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TrafiCam x-stream with wide angle lens (0 - 25 m / 85 ft)

The table below simulates the following camera view:
• Wide angle
• Lane width = 3,5 m / 11,5 ft
Installation height Side-fired (camera at the side of the road) Overhead (camera over the road)
Minimum detection distance = 0 m / 0 ft
Always make sure that there is no horizon in the image
3 m / 11,5ft Not applicable
Maximum detection distance = 15 m / 50 ft

Maximum width = 14 m / 46 ft
6 m / 20 ft
Maximum detection distance = 25 m / 85 ft Maximum detection distance = 15 m / 50 ft

Maximum width = 14 m / 46 ft Maximum width = 9 m / 30 ft
9 m / 30 ft

12 m / 40 ft

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TrafiCam x-stream with narrow angle lens (15 - 75 m / 50 ft - 245 ft)

The table below simulates the following camera view:
• Narrow angle
• Minimum detection distance = 15 m / 50 ft
You can tilt the device to increase or decrease the minimum and maximum detection distance.
• Lane width = 3,5 m / 11,5 ft
Installation height Side-fired (camera at the side of the road) Overhead (camera over the road)
Minimum detection distance = 15 m / 50 ft
Always make sure that there is no horizon in the image!
6 m / 20 ft
9 m / 30 ft
12 m / 40 ft
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> Installing a TrafiCam x-stream system
Installing a TrafiCam x-stream system

Installing a standard TrafiCam x-stream system consists of the following tasks:
• Mounting the TrafiCam x-stream devices on a stable pole

• Connecting the TrafiCam x-stream devices to the TI x-stream interface
• Mounting TI x-stream and connecting it to the controller and to the network
• Optimising the position of the TrafiCam x-stream
Optionally, you can install 1 or 2 TI xp expansion boards.
Installation tools required but not included with TrafiCam x-stream BPL
or TI x-stream
Tool Purpose
Retaining straps or bolts M8 To mount TrafiCam x-stream on the pole
PSU, 12-30VAC / 12-42VDC To power TI x-stream and all connected devices
Cable (Power, signal or STP) UV-resistant To connect TrafiCam x-stream to TI x-stream
Ø = [4 - 8] mm 
Maximum cable length: 300 m
Required number of wires: 3 (+, -, PE)
Network cable (Cat 5e) To connect TI x-streamto the network
Optional: cable with 2 modular jack 6C/6P connectors To connect TI x-stream to TI xp
To connect TI xp when 2 expansion boards are used
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> Allowed power cable resistance
Allowed power cable resistance
DC source AC source
12V DC 5Ω 12V AC 4Ω
15V DC 8Ω 15V AC 8Ω
20V DC 15Ω 20V AC 13Ω
24V DC 20Ω 24V AC 20Ω
30V DC 32Ω 30V AC 32Ω
42V DC 63Ω 42V AC 63Ω
60V DC 128Ω
Typical use case power cable
Metric Distance Imperial Distance
0,10 mm2 up to 40 m / 130 ft AWG28 up to 35 m / 115 ft
AWG19 up to 285 m / 935 ft
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> Mounting the TrafiCam x-stream devices on a stable pole
Mounting the TrafiCam x-stream devices on a stable pole


Installation height: 3,5 - 12 m / 11,5 - 40 ft.
1 Fix the tube to the brackets.

2 Fix TrafiCam x-stream to the pole using retaining straps or bolts M8.
Put the retaining straps through the holes in the bracket.
3 Position TrafiCam x-stream provisionally and fix the mounting brackets (Torque max = 1,3 Nm).
TrafiCam x-stream is a downward-looking device with the detection LED at the bottom of the sensor.
You can mount TrafiCam x-stream on a horizontal or vertical pole or on a mast arm.
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> Connecting the TrafiCam x-stream devices to the TI x-stream interface
Connecting the TrafiCam x-stream devices to the TI x-stream interface

The connector:
1 Put the connection cable (3 wires) through the cable holder with cable gland nut.
Mind the correct orientation of the gland so you can mount it again.
2 Dismantle the cable (+/- 25 mm) and strip the cable wires (+/- 5 mm).
If you are using a flexible wire, tin the wires or use wire ferrules to make sure there is no bad connection due to
separating wires.
3 Connect the cable to the 4-pole connector (0,4 Nm).
4 Tighten the cable holder (hand tight) until you feel resistance.
Hold your tumb on the connector pins while turning the cable holder. Stop turning as soon as the pins start turning
as well.
At the TrafiCam x-stream side:
5 Mount the connector with cable on the device.

Mind the slot for correct mounting. Thighten the connector until you feel it click.
6 Thighten the cable holder handtight (2 Nm, i.e. 1 turn and 2/3 turn)
7 To avoid putting too much pressure on the adapter, remove the connector from the device and thighten the cable
gland nut hand tight until you feel resistance. Give it an additional turn and another 3/4 turn (2,5 Nm).
8 Mount the connector on the device again and thighten the connector until you feel it click.
At the TI x-stream interface side:
9 Connect the cable wires to the connector “PS+BPL to TrafiCam 1-4” on the back plane of TI x-stream.
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> Mounting TI x-stream and connecting it to the controller and to the
Mounting TI x-stream and connecting it to the controller and to the

network
1 To mount TI x-stream in the cabinet, do one of the following:
• Insert the interface into a standard Euro rack (rack without backplane).
• Fix the mounting clips on the side of the interface and click the interface on a DIN rail.
• Place the interface on a shelf
2 Connect the output connector to the traffic light controller using the backside of TI x-stream.
3 Connect TI x-stream to the network using the LAN connector on the front panel.
4 Connect the power supply.
Optimising the position of the TrafiCam x-stream

1 Connect the PC to the network.
2 Verify the position of TrafiCam x-stream by viewing its camera image using Traficon Configuration Tool.
See Opening the TrafiCam x-stream setup interface on page 35..
Note: Always make sure that there is no horizon in the image!
3 Tighten all screws.
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> Optional: Installing 1 or 2 TI xp expansion boards
Optional: Installing 1 or 2 TI xp expansion boards

In addition to the installation process described above, you need to perform the following tasks:
1 To mount TI xp in the cabinet, do one of the following:

• Insert the board into a standard Euro rack (rack without backplane).
• Fix the mounting clips on the side of the board and click the interface on a DIN rail.
• Place the board on a shelf.
2 Make the connections on the backplane of TI x-stream and TI xp:
a) Connect the extra TrafiCam x-stream devices to TI xp
b) Connect the output connectors of the TI xp expansion board to the traffic light controller
c) Connect the TI xp expansion board to TI x-stream
4 To set the output numbering for the second TI xp board, set dipswitch 1 on the front panel to ON.
The schemes below illustrate all connections on the backplane of TI x-stream and TI xp.
Backplane connections with 1 TI xp expansion board
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> Optional: Installing 1 or 2 TI xp expansion boards
Backplane connections with 2 TI xp expansion boards
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> About Traficon Configuration Tool
4. Traficon Configuration Tool
About Traficon Configuration Tool

Traficon Configuration Tool is the software that is used to set up TrafiCam x-stream.
Installing Traficon Configuration Tool

Traficon Configuration Tool is available from the installation CD delivered with TrafiCam x-stream.
To install Traficon Configuration Tool
1 Insert the TrafiCam x-stream installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2 Go to the installation of Traficon Configuration Tool.
3 Follow the instructions provided by the installation wizard.
4 Click Finish to complete the installation.
Starting Traficon Configuration Tool

Do one of the following:
• Double-click the Traficon Configuration Tool icon on the desktop.
• Choose Start > All Programs > Traficon Configuration Tool > Traficon Configuration Tool.
Traficon Configuration Tool opens in the basic user access level.
Important: When you first start Traficon Configuration Tool, it may occur that MS Firewall blocks the program or a port
that is used. Use the alerting dialog to unblock this program or port.
Switching from the basic user access level to the extended

user access level
Traficon Configuration Tool has two user access levels:
• basic
• extended.
The user access level is displayed in the status bar of Traficon Configuration Tool. When starting Traficon
Configuration Tool, it automatically opens in the basic level. Some functions and parameters however, are only
available in the extended level.
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> Securing Traficon Configuration Tool by means of a password
To switch to the extended user access level

1 Choose Settings > Apply extended parameters/functions (CTRL+Alt+M).
The functions and parameters of the extended level are displayed on the fly.
Securing Traficon Configuration Tool by means of a password

If Traficon Configuration Tool runs on a public computer, i.e. a computer that can be accessed by various people, we
recommend securing the application by means of a password.
You can secure the applicaton for both user access levels or for each user access level separately.
• With Traficon Configuration Tool secured on basic level, the user will be prompted to enter a password when
starting the application.
• With Traficon Configuration Tool secured on extended level, the user will be prompted to enter a password when
switching to the extended user access level.
To secure Traficon Configuration Tool

1 Choose Settings > Secure the application.
2 Do one of the following:
• To prevent unauthorized people from working with Traficon Configuration Tool, secure the application on basic
level:
a) Under Basic, type your New password
b) Confirm your password.
• To prevent users from accessing extended functions or parameters, secure the application on extended level:
a) Under Extended, type your New password
b) Confirm your password.
You can also secure the application on both user access levels.
3 Click OK.
To change the password

2 Type your Old password (Basic, Extended or both)
3 Type your New password (Basic, Extended or both).
4 Confirm your password.
5 Click OK.
To remove password security

2 Type your Old password (Basic, Extended or both)
3 Click OK.
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> Exploring the work area of Traficon Configuration Tool
Exploring the work area of Traficon Configuration Tool
Overview
The work area of the Traficon Configuration Tool consists of the following elements:
A
B
A. Menu bar
B. Toolbar
C. Network window
D. Board information
E. Status bar
F Reserved for the setup interface of TrafiCam x-stream and TI x-stream.
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> About the menu bar
About the menu bar

The menu bar consists of the following menus and menu options. Some menu options are only available in the
extended user access level.
User access
Menu Menu option Shortcut
level
File Load offline network Both Ctrl+L
Save network as Both Ctrl+Shift+S
Send Both Ctrl+Enter
Send all Both Ctrl+Shift+Enter
Convert network Both -
Exit Both -
Actions Rescan network Both Ctrl+R
Rescan network with added connection informations Both -
Add devices to online network Both -
Refresh image Both F5
Start streaming video Both Ctrl+Q
Reload board Both Shift+F5
Manage logical groups Extended only -
Assign IP Both Ctrl+T
Firmware upgrade Extended only -
Time synchronization Both -
Settings Preferences Both Ctrl+P
Options Extended only -
Secure the application Both Ctrl+Alt+S
Apply extended parameters/functions Both Ctrl+Alt+M
Manage device credentials Extended only -
Help About Both Ctrl+B
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> About the toolbar
About the toolbar

The toolbar consists of the following buttons:
Send the configuration to the TrafiCam x-stream device
Add a presence detection or data collection zone
Start streaming video for the selected board
Refresh the camera image of the selected board
Reload the currently selected board (reopen the setup interface)
The toolbar also contains a search field which alllows you to search a board using its (partial) IP address or device
name. When multiple boards correspond to the search criteria, a list is displayed from where you can select one or
more boards. The setup interface of the selected board(s) opens automatically.
About the network window

The network window is organised as follows:
Item Icon Information

Name of the network and number of IP-addressable devices in the network
Network root
E.g. Ethernet : 5
Folder contains all devices that have an IP address in the network range of the PC
All boards
with Traficon Configuration Tool. The number of devices appears next to the folder.
Folder with all devices grouped per interface. Each group appears with its interface
Physical groups
device and the number of devices in the group, e.g. TI x-stream : 4.
Folder contains all devices that have an IP address not in the network range of the
Unknown boards
PC with Traficon Configuration Tool.
Note: When an offline network is created, it also appears in the network window. See To create an offline network
on page 30.
The network window allows you to do the following:
To Proceed as follows:
Open a folder in the network window • Click the icon next to the folder. All devices or groups appear in
ascending order.
Scroll through the network window • In the window title bar, click the arrows. When you scroll on device level,
the device setup interface opens automatically.
Hide the network window • Click anywhere in the window title bar.
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> Changing the Traficon Configuration Tool user preferences
Changing the Traficon Configuration Tool user preferences

Several user preferences, such as interface language, come with a default value but can still be changed. The user
preferences are saved each time you close Traficon Configuration Tool.
To change the general preferences

1 Choose Settings > Preferences > General.
2 Change the general preferences as required:
• Select an interface Language.
Restart Traficon Configuration Tool to see the interface in the new language.
• Select whether you want to display in the zone: zone ID, outputs or both.
FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems advises to display the output number in the zone.
• To deactivate the automatic network scan when starting Traficon Configuration Tool, clear Scan at startup.
• In case of low band width, select Conservative mode to send actions for multiple boards one by one.
• To automatically start Traficon Configuration Tool in the Extended user access level, select Start in
extended mode.
• To automatically start the streaming video grid when adding a device to it, select Autostart streaming
video grid.
• To automatically refresh the camera image after sending the configuration, select Autorefresh image.
3 Click OK.
To change the display colours

1 Choose Settings > Preferences > Colours.
2 Click the colour of the item you want to change:
• Calibration zone
• Display settings
• Mask
• Presence detection zone
• Traffic data collection zone
3 Select a colour and click OK.
4 Click OK.
To use imperial measurements

By default, Traficon Configuration Tool uses metric measurements. You can however change the system of units to
Imperial.
1 Choose Settings > Preferences > Units.

2 Change the System of units to Imperial.
3 Click OK.
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> To convert the temperature to Fahrenheit
To convert the temperature to Fahrenheit

By default, Traficon Configuration Tool expresses temperature in Celsius. You can however change the system of
temperature to Fahrenheit.
1 Choose Settings > Preferences > Temperature.

2 Change the System of temperature to Fahrenheit.
3 Click OK.
To set the default video standard

The default video resolution is used when there is no resolution available from the board.
1 Choose Settings > Preferences > Video standard.

2 Select a video format.
The resolution is adapted according to the selected video format.
3 Click OK.
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> Connecting to the TrafiCam x-stream system
5. TrafiCam x-stream network and

IP-addressing
Connecting to the TrafiCam x-stream system

Before you can set up the system and view streaming video, you have to connect to theTrafiCam x-stream system.
To connect to TrafiCam x-stream, your PC and the TrafiCam x-stream system need to be in the same network
range.
Depending on the following scenarios, you will have to reassign the IP address of the TrafiCam x-stream devices
and/or change the IP address of the PC:
• Scenario 1: Network IP address is known, IP address of TrafiCam x-stream unknown

1. Change the IP address of your pc so that it is in the same network range.
For more information, see the manual of your pc’s operating system.
2. Change the IP address of TrafiCam x-stream so that it is in the same network range.
For more information, see To assign an IP address to one or more devices on page 29.
• Scenario 2: IP address of both network and TrafiCam x-stream are unknown
1. Change the IP address of your pc to 10.0.0.x (where x is not 0, 1 or 255).
2 Locate the TrafiCam x-stream and its IP address under unknown boards.
See About unknown boards on page 28.
3. Change the IP address of your PC so that it is in the same network range as the TrafiCam x-stream.
Assigning an IP address
About unknown boards

All devices are delivered with a default IP address. When connecting to the network, Traficon Configuration Tool will
list the TrafiCam x-stream and interface devices with an IP address that are not in the network range as unknown
boards. For Traficon Configuration Tool to recognize these boards, you will have to reassign their IP addresses
according to the network range you are working in.
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> To assign an IP address to one or more devices
To assign an IP address to one or more devices

1 Choose Actions > Assign IP > Stand-alone detectors.
2 Enter the base IP address (first IP address) and the Subnet mask of the network.
IP addresses are suggested for all devices in the list.
3 To assign an IP address for one or more devices
a) Clear the Mark all checkbox.
b) Select the devices for which you want to assign an IP address
3 Change the suggested IP address for the selected device(s) as follows:
a) Double-click the IP address.
b) Edit the IP address
c) Click OK.
4 Click Assign IP.
When the IP addresses are assigned, Traficon Configuration Tool automatically rescans the network. The devices
will now appear under Ethernet - All boards and Physical groups.
Illustration of assigning IP addresses
Note: DHCP is not supported on this device.
Rescanning the network

Traficon Configuration Tool scans the network automatically during startup. All IP-addressable devices on the network
(TrafiCam x-stream and interface) will appear in the network window of Traficon Configuration Tool.
If devices are added to the network while Traficon Configuration Tool is open, you will have to rescan the network to
see them in the Traficon Configuration Tool.
Do one of the following:

• Press CTRL+R.
• Choose Actions > Rescan network.
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> Working with networks behind a router
Working with networks behind a router

If the devices are installed behind a router, they do not receive the network scan broadcast message. You need to
create the list of devices separately and use this file each time you scan for the devices.
To create a list of devices of a network behind a router

1 Make sure your pc is connected to the network before the router.
1 Connect directly to the network (no router).
2 Press CTRL+R to scan the network.
3 In the Network window, right-click the network.
4 Click Extract connection informations.
5 Define the file name and save the list of devices.
To scan for the devices behind the router

1 Connect to the network behind a router.
2 In the Network window, right-click the network.
3 Click Rescan with added connection information.
4 Click the list of devices and open it.
All devices on the network are now listed.
Working in an offline network

An offline network is a copy of the TrafiCam x-stream network created via Traficon Configuration Tool. The offline
network is saved as a compressed network file. The file may serve as a backup, or can be used to prepare the
configuration offline. You can open the offline network and edit the TrafiCam x-stream devices on this network via any
PC with Traficon Configuration Tool installed. The offline configuration of selected devices can be loaded again.
To create an offline network

1 In the network list, right-click the online network.
2 Click Save network.
3 Define the file name and click Save.
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> To open an offline network
The offline network appears in the network window as the selected network.
Network window with online and offline network
To open an offline network

1 Choose File > Load offline network.
2 Open the offline network.
To load selected configurations from an offline network

1 In the network window, right-click the offline network.
2 Click Upload network.
By default, the offline configuration of all devices will be loaded.
3 To upload the offline configuration for selected devices
a) Clear the Mark all checkbox.
b) Select the devices from the list.
3 Click Start.
4 Click Finish.
To remove an offline network

1 Right-click the network.
2 Select Close network.
Synchronising the devices

Traficon recommends synchronising the devices on the network with the clock of the PC after network configuration
changes.
To synchronise the devices, choose Actions > Time synchronisation.
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> TI x-stream setup interface
6. TI x-stream system setup
This chapter describes how to set up the TI x-stream using Traficon Configuration Tool.
TI x-stream setup interface
Opening the TI x-stream setup interface

To open the TI x-stream setup interface, do one of the following:
• In the network window, under All boards: double-click the TI x-stream.
• In the toolbar, enter the IP address of TI x-stream and click Search.
Overview of the TI x-stream setup interface

The TI x-stream setup interface consists of the following tabs:
A The General tab with general board information and error outputs
B The Master view tab with a camera image of all devices connected to TI x-stream
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> Setting the device name
Setting the device name

FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems recommends to define the devices according to their road location. The
default device name is the product name + serial number.
1 In the General tab, double-click General Board Information.

2 Type the Device name.
3 In the toolbar, click the Send configuration button.
For more information, see Sending the configuration on page 54.
Activating the network time protocol

The network time protocol allows you to synchronize the time of TrafiSense with the clock of the NTP server.
The Network time protocol parameter is only available for the extended user access level.
1 To switch to the extended mode, choose Settings > Apply extended parameters/functions.
2 In the General tab, double-click Network time protocol.
3 Specify the IP address of the NTP server.
4 Select a time zone.
Assigning the error LEDs
About error outputs and error LEDs

In case of communication errors between the device and the interface, TI x-stream generates errors.
TI x-stream has one error output
The 16 detection outputs of TI x-stream can also be configured as error outputs via Traficon Configuration Tool. In that
case, they can no longer be used as detection outputs.
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> To configure the detection outputs as error outputs
To configure the detection outputs as error outputs

1 In the General tab, click the icon next to Inputs-outputs.
2 Double-click Error Outputs.
The Error Outputs tab opens as part of the setup interface.
3 Select or clear the 16 checkboxes as required.

For more information, see Sending the configuration on page 54.
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> TrafiCam x-stream setup interface
7. TrafiCam x-stream system setup
TrafiCam x-stream setup interface
Opening the TrafiCam x-stream setup interface

To open the TrafiCam x-stream setup interface, do one of the following:
• In the Master view tab of the TI x-stream, double-click the camera image of TrafiCam x-stream.
• In the Network window, double-click the TrafiCam x-stream
• In the Network window, right-click the TrafiCam x-stream and select Open.
You can open the setup interface for multiple TrafiCam x-stream devices next to each other, with a maximum of 10
open boards (setup interfaces) in total.
Overview of the TrafiCam x-stream setup interface

The TrafiCam x-stream setup interface consists of the following tabs:
E
F
A
B
C
D
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> Setting the device name
A The General tab with general board information, network time protocol (extended user access level only),
calibration, display settings, output settings, user accounts (extended user access level only) and blanking
zones (extended user access level only)
B The Functionalities tab with the following functions: day-night, image quality, video compression, presence,
traffic data
C The Function tab includes all parameters for a function
D The Zone tab includes all zone-specific parameters
E The TrafiCam x-stream setup interface tab
F The Zone editing tab with the TrafiCam x-stream camera image
Setting the device name

FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems recommends to define the devices according to their road location. The
default device name is the product name + serial number.

2 Type the Device name.
Changing the temperature threshold

The temperature threshold applies to TrafiCam x-stream in extended mode only and is by default set to 60°.

2 Change the temperature threshold as required.
Activating the network time protocol

The network time protocol allows you to synchronize the time of TrafiCam x-stream with the clock of the NTP server.
The Network time protocol parameter is only available for the extended user access level.
2 In the General tab, double-click Network time protocol
3 Specify the IP address of the NTP server.
4 Select a time zone.
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> Deactivating the TrafiCam x-stream detection LED
Deactivating the TrafiCam x-stream detection LED

The TrafiCam x-stream LED indicates presence detection, learning and recall. At night, the detection LED is dimmed.
During the daytime, you can deactivate the LED.
The detection LED parameter is only available for the extended user access level.
3 Double-click Outputs.
4 Clear the Detection LED checkbox.
Assigning the detection and traffic flow monitoring outputs
About the outputs

Traficam x-stream sends presence detection and traffic flow monitoring events (Levels Of Service) via the detection
outputs.
The number of available detection outputs depends on the system architecture (see Architecture of a TrafiCam
x-stream system on page 3).
The Outputs tab displays all presence detection zones and traffic flow monitoring events and their output assignment.
TrafiCam x-stream allows you to configure up to 24 outputs, i.e. 4 via TI x-stream EDGE and 4 outputs per .
For more information about the communication protocol, see the Public API manual.
Normal status of the detection outputs

Presence detection and traffic flow monitoring events are sent to the traffic controller via the interface. By default, the
assigned outputs will close on presence detection/traffic flow monitoring event. Unassigned outputs are open. You can
change the default settings for both assigned and unassigned outputs.
About the logical relation

Logical relations only apply to the presence detection outputs.
When multiple presence detection zones are assigned to the same output, a logical relation (Boolean logic) applies:
• OR (default): presence detection on one of the zones assigned to the output will change the status of the
output.
• AND: presence detection on all zones assigned to the output is required before the output changes status.
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> To configure the detection outputs
To configure the detection outputs

The detection outputs allow you to change the normal output status, the logical relation and the assignment of the
presence detection, presence level and traffic flow monitoring (speed) events. You can also assign image quality recall
(bad video) and detection quality recall (bad presence detection quality) to one or multiple outputs.
See also Setting the recall function on page 56.
3 Double-click Outputs.
4 In the Outputs tab, do one of the following:

• To set the unassigned outputs to closed, in the Outputs tab on the left, clear the Unassigned outputs open
checkbox.
• To set one or multiple outputs to open on presence detection, clear the Close on event checkbox.
• To set the logical relation to AND (for presence detection outputs only), select AND as the Logical relation.
• To enable Pulse mode, select Entry, Exit or Periodic and change the Pulse time if necessary.
• To change the assignment of the presence detection outputs, select or clear the Zone ID checkboxes.
• To assign image quality recall to one or multiple outputs, select the Output checkbox(es) for Bad video.
• To assign detection quality recall to one or multiple outputs, select the Output checkboxes for Bad
presence detection quality.
• To assign the outputs for the presence levels, select or clear the Level checkboxes.
• To assign the outputs for the traffic flow monitoring events, select or clear the Level checkboxes for Speed
events.
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> Setting up presence detection
Setting up presence detection
About the presence detection zones

Presence detection works with presence detection zones.
You can define up to 24 presence detection zones. Each zone has the following characteristics, as illustrated in the
image below:
• Zone ID, which is automatically assigned by Traficon Configuration Tool.
• 4 zone points and a direction point.
• Output, which is automatically assigned by Traficon Configuration Tool.
Multiple presence detection zones can be assigned to one output.
A zone can have 3 modes or functions, defined by the zone type:

• Presence: presence detection of moving and stopped vehicles (= default)
• Stop: detection of stopped vehicles only
• Loop: vehicle counting
Presence detection zones are blue by default, but you can change the display color in the system preferences. For
more information, see To change the display colours on page 26.
Depending on the mode, the presence zone will look differently..
Default zone with mode presence (left), stop (middle) and loop (right)
Once you have defined a presence detection zone, you can copy it with all its zone-specific parameters included.
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> Guidelines for defining the presence detection zones
Guidelines for defining the presence detection zones
Always make sure that there is no horizon in the image!


SIZE AND POSITION OF THE ZONE
The zone should have the length and width of a regular

vehicle.
For detection at the stop bar, place the zone so that the
vehicle will stop in the middle of the zone. Take into account
that vehicles may stop well in front of or over the stop bar.
OVERLAPPING ZONES
To optimise detection, use two overlapping zones and

assign them to the same output.
Overlapping zones minimize the chance that a vehicle stops

in front or behind a zone.
DETECTION AT NIGHT
At night, vehicles are detected by their headlights. Therefore,

the detection zones should cover the headlights in every
situation.
DIRECTION SENSITIVITY
Make a zone direction sensitive in situations where vehicles

in the opposite direction may cause unwanted detection.
Always set the direction of the zone according to the normal
direction of traffic.
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> To define the presence detection zones
To define the presence detection zones

1 To activate presence detection, in the Functionalities tab, double-click Presence.
A presence detection zone appears.
2 Position the zone by dragging it.
3 To rotate the zone, use its rotation point.
4 Size the zone to the length and the width of a regular vehicle by dragging the zone points.
5 To set the direction of the zone, click the zone direction point.
6 To add another zone:

a) Right-click anywhere in the camera image.
b) Select Add Zone.
c) Repeat steps 2 to 5.
7 To copy a presence detection zone: click the zone, press CTRL+C, then press CTRL+V.
Position and size the copied zone by dragging the zone or its zone points.
Note: Once a presence detection zone has been defined, it is by default ready to detect both moving and stopped
vehicles.
You can also use presence detection zones to detect stopped vehicles only or to count vehicles by adapting
the zone type. For more information, see below.
To adapt the presence detection zone for Stop detection

Present detection zones detect by default both moving and stopped vehicles. You can however adapt them so that
they only detect stopped vehicles.
1 In the camera image, select the zone.

• Right-click the zone, point to Zone type and select Stop.
• In the Zone tab, change the Zone Type to Stop.
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> To adapt the presence detection zone for vehicle counting
To adapt the presence detection zone for vehicle counting

TrafiCam x-stream has a vehicle counting function based on pulses that are sent to the controller:
• the number of pulses corresponds to the number of vehicles
• the length of the pulse indicates the zone occupancy
FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems advises to use the vehicle counting function only when the sensor is mounted
in a rather vertical position with presence detection in the area close to the camera.
A vehicle counting zone functions independently from a presence detection zone. You can place a vehicle counting
zone over a presence detection zone. A vehicle counting zone should always have a direction, otherwise you will not
be able to send the configuration to the device.
To adapt the presence detection zone for vehicle counting

1 Define the presence detection zones and make them direction sensitive.
See To define the presence detection zones on page 41.
2 In the camera image, select the zone.
• Right-click the zone, point to Zone Type and select Loop.
• In the Zone tab, change the Zone Type to Loop.
To change the output assigned to a presence detection zone

You can display the outputs in the zone by adapting the Zone Display Setting in the General preferences. Zone
outputs are displayed in black.
1 Right-click the zone.
Presence detection zone with dropdown menu
2 Choose Outputs > Presence and select an output from the list
3 In the toolbar, click the Send configuration button..
Note: You can assign one output to multiple presence detection zones.
See Assigning the detection and traffic flow monitoring outputs on page 37.
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> To change the zone ID
To change the zone ID

Zone ID’s are displayed by default. If not, you can display them by adapting the Zone Display Setting in the General
preferences.
1 In the camera image, right-click the zone.

2 Choose Edit zone ID and enter a new Zone ID.
3 Click OK.
To set the delay and extend time

The delay time is the time between the presence detection and the status change of the output. 
The extend time is the time that elapses after the vehicle has left the presence detection zone and the output changes
status again.
If another vehicle enters the detection zone before the extend time has passed, the detection is held and the extend
time is reset. After the extend time, the delay time has to expire before another presence detection causes the output
to change status again.
The delay and extend time parameters are only available for the extended user access level.
2 In the camera image, click the presence detection zone.
3 In the Zone tab, type or select the Delay Time and Extend Time.
To change the presence time off

The presence time off defines the maximum delay for deactivation of the presence detection. The zone will relearn
when presence detection is active for a duration longer than the presence time off. By default, it is set to 4 minutes
since intersection cycle lengths rarely exceed this time. You should change the presence time off when the intersection
cycle length is not standard.
The presence time off parameter is only available for the extended user access level.
2 In the Function tab, type or select the Presence Time Off.
To define the zone characteristics

Zone characteristics are used in the real-time event messages, event reports and event filters in Flux and allow you to
distinguish the zones on different lanes.
1 In the thermal sensor image, click the bicycle detection zone.

2 In the Zone tab, click the Characteristics button.
3 Click Add.
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4 Type the Name (required) and Value (optional) of the characteristic.

You can define multiple characteristics for the zone using the Add button. Each characteristics name defined
previously is available from the drop-down list when defining a new characteristic.
You can also edit or remove a characteristic.
5 Click Close.
The characteristics are added in the Zone tab.
Setting up vehicle presence data collection
About vehicle presence data

TrafiCam x-stream collects the following integrated vehicle presence data:
• Count: the number of vehicles detected per vehicle presence detection zone during an integration interval.
• Zone occupancy (i.e. presence levels): the occupancy of the zone during the last minute.
Vehicle presence data collection is enabled by default. The data is available via the database, reporting and API.
The integrated data is then transferred from TrafiCam x-stream to:
• a PC, using dedicated PC tools.
• Traficon Data Tool (TDT)
• higher level management software via the API.
To disable vehicle presence data

Vehicle presence data collection is enabled by default and is only available for the extended user access level.
By disabling vehicle presence data, TrafiCam x-stream no longer generates the integrated data messages that are
otherwise transferred to a PC, Traficon Data Tool (TDT) or a higher level management software.
2 In the Functionalities tab, double click Presence.
3 In the Function tab, under Presence Data, clear the Presence Data checkbox.
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> To define the presence levels
To define the presence levels

TrafiCam x-stream sends presence level events to the outputs. You can define the presence levels by setting the Zone
occupancy (Zocc) thresholds. Presence levels & Zone occupancy thresholds are only available for the extended user
access level.
3 Double click the zone in the camera image.
4 In the Zone tab, under Presence Events, set the Threshold Zocc 1 en 2.
To disable presence level outputs

Presence level output is enabled by default and only available for the extended user access level.
By disabling presence level outputs, TrafiCam x-stream will no longer send presence level events to the outputs.
3 In the Function tab, under Presence Data, clear the Presence Level checkbox.
To change the default vehicle presence data integration interval

The vehicle presence data integration interval is the period of time (60 s by default) over which vehicle counts are
integrated.
It is only available for the extended user access level.
3 In the Function tab, change the Integration Interval as required.
Select 0 to deactivate data integration.
A smaller integration interval will result in more data being stored in the management system.
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> Setting up traffic data collection
Setting up traffic data collection

Before you can set up TrafiCam x-stream for traffic data collection, you need to calibrate of the board.
Calibrating the board

During calibration, a calibration zone is defined to establish ground distances relative to the camera’s field of view.
1 In the General tab, double-click Calibration.

The Calibration tab opens and the default calibration zone appears on the camera image.
Illustration of a default calibration zone
2 In the Zone editing tab, drag the zone points to define the calibration zone.
Mind the following:
• Draw the calibration zone as a quadrangle with vertical sides that correspond to parallel lines on the road
surface. Use lane markers as a reference.
• To set the length of the calibration zone, work from known distances e.g. the lane width or the distance between
lane or other road markers. Objects on the road surface may serve as reference points as well. 
Alternatively, create reference points on the road surface and measure the distance between these points.
• FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems advises a minimum zone length of 15 m / 50 ft. A larger calibration
zone will result in a more accurate calibration
Illustration of a calibration zone
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3 In the Calibration tab, do one of the following:

• Type the Camera height.
• Specify a length parameter (zone left, zone mid, zone right or zone width).
The other calibration parameters are calculated and appear in the Calibration tab. Note that cameras may be
equipped with a varifocal lens and thus the calculated value for focal distance may not be realistic.
4 Click Select camera.
The Camera selection dialog opens.
a) Select the manufacturer.
b) Click Next.
c) Select the model.
d) Click Finish.
If your camera is not in the list:
a) Select Custom
b) Click Next
c) Enter the camera’s manufacturer, model, focal type, focal distance, sensor width and sensor height.
d) Click OK.
Verifying the accuracy of calibration

Verify the accuracy of the calibration by measuring a horizontal or a vertical distance on the camera image (e.g. lane
width). The margin between the calculated distance and the real distance should not be higher than 5%, otherwise you
should recalibrate the board, e.g. with a larger calibration zone or you need to double-check the known ground
distances.
1 Right-click in the camera image.

• To verify a distance on the road surface: click Add horizontal measurement line.
• To verify the length of a vertical object, click Add vertical measurement line.
3 Drag the end points of the line to edit it:
• Place a horizontal line according to the shape of the road.
• A vertical line corresponds to a vertical object in the image, e.g. a pole.
4 Point to the line, the length of the line appears.
About traffic data

TrafiCam x-stream collects integrated data. Integrated data is an average calculated over an integration interval and
available per zone (lane). The data is available via the database, reporting and API.
The following table explains the various integrated data types.
Data type Definition Unit

• Occupancy Occupancy %
• Confidence level Indication of the accuracy of data based on image quality 0 -10: from
bad to good
• Average length Length of the vehicles 0,1 m
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> About the data zones

• Headway Time between the back of a vehicle and the back of the previous vehicle m
• Density Number of vehicles over distance vehicles/km
• Vehicle class Classification of vehicles according to their length -
• Vehicle count Number of vehicles -
• Speed Vehicle speed km/h
• Gap time Time between the front of a vehicle and the back of the previous vehicle s (0,1 s)

• the FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems management system (Flux) for storage in the database, making the
data available to the Flux operator, e.g. to create data reports.
• higher level management software via the API.
About the data zones

Traffic data collection works with data zones.
You can define up to 4 data zones according to the following guidelines:

• Place one zone per lane.
• The zone length is +/- 12 m / 40 ft.
• The zone width corresponds to the width of a regular vehicle.
• The zone should be smaller than the traffic lane.
• The zone has a direction according to the normal direction of traffic.
Each data zone is identified by:

• a zone ID, which is assigned automatically by Traficon Configuration Tool.
• zone characteristics, which allow you to distinguish the zones on different lanes.
Presence detection zones are pink by default, but you can change the display color in the system preferences. For
more information, see To change the display colours on page 26.
B C
A D
The default data zone with four zone points (A-D), the direction point and the rotation point
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> To define the data zones
To define the data zones

1 In the Functionalities tab, double-click Traffic data.
The default data zone appears.
2 Position the zone by draggin it.
3 To rotate the zone, use the rotation point.
4 Size the zone by dragging the zone points (A-D).
5 To change the direction of the zone, click the direction point.
6 To verify the length of the zone, point to the zone.
The zone dimensions appear.
7 To add another zone:
a) Right-click anywhere in the camera image.
b) Select Add Zone.
c) Repeat steps 2 to 6.
8 To copy a data zone: click the zone, press CTRL+C, then press CTRL+V.
Position and size the copied zone by dragging the zone or its zone points.
Illustration of data zones
To change the zone ID

Zone ID’s are displayed by default. If not, you can display them by adapting the Zone Display Setting in the General
preferences.
1 In the camera image, right-click the zone.

2 Choose Edit zone ID and enter a new Zone ID.
3 Click OK.
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> To define the zone characteristics
To define the zone characteristics

Zone characteristics are used in the real-time event messages, event reports and event filters in Flux and allow you to
distinguish the zones on different lanes.
1 In the camera image, click the data zone.

2 In the Zone tab, click the Characteristics button.
3 Click Add.
4 Type the Name (required) and Value (optional) of the characteristic.
You can define multiple characteristics for the zone using the Add button. Each characteristics name defined
previously is available from the drop-down list when defining a new characteristic. 
You can also edit or remove a characteristic.
5 Click Close.
The characteristics are added in the Zone tab.
To set the detection mode

By default the board automatically selects the day or night detection mode. For demonstration purposes, it may be
necessary to set the mode manually:
1 In the Function tab, select the Detection mode (auto, tunnel, day, night).
To change the default data integration settings

The default data integration settings consist of the following parameters:
• Integration interval, i.e. the period of time (60 s by default) over which data is integrated
• Integration type, i.e. the average over time (default) or over a distance (only available for the extended user access
level
To change the default data integration settings

2 In the Function tab, type or select the following:
• Integration interval
Select Off to deactivate the integrated data function.
A smaller integration interval will result in more data to be stored in the management system
• Integration type
For an average over time, set the value to 0.
For an average over distance, set the value to 1.
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> To define vehicle classes
To define vehicle classes

TrafiCam x-stream allows you to classify vehicles according to their length. You can define up to 3 vehicle classes for
vehicle classification during the day and night.
1 In the Function tab, next to Vehicle classification, click the ... button.
2 Enter the length of a vehicle.
3 Click Add.
Note: Entering 1 length creates 2 vehicle classes - entering 2 lengths creates 3 vehicle classes:
class 1 < length 1 < class 2 < length 2 < class 3 etc.
Example:
If length 1 = 4,5 m or 15 ft and length 2 = 7,5 m or 25 ft, then class 1 is below 4,5 m or 15 ft, class 2 is between
4,5 m or 15 ft and 7,5 m or 25 ft and class 3 is above 7,5 m to 25 ft.
Setting up flow monitoring
About flow monitoring

TrafiCam x-stream distinguishes between 5 levels of service that are defined by the flow speed and zone occupancy.
The zone occupancy alarm level and the thresholds for dense, delayed and congested traffic are set by default, but
you can change these settings per data zone.
When realistic flow speed values cannot be obtained because there is not enough traffic, TrafiCam x-stream provides
a default flow speed. See To change the default settings for flow monitoring on page 52.
TrafiCam x-stream generates an event for the levels of service 1 to 4. Flow monitoring events have an event activation
and deactivation time to avoid fluctuation between levels of service when traffic is stabilising again. You can configure
the event (de)activation time per data zone.
The event activation time is the time between detection of a changed level of service and activation of the event
(default = 10 s). The deactivation time is the time that the level of service has returned to the previous level before
deactivation of the event (default = 60 s).
Levels of service defined by the flow speed and the zone occupancy, with their default settings
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About flow data

TrafiCam x-stream collects flow data. The data is available via the database, reporting and API.
The following table explains the various flow data types.

• Occupancy Lane (zone) occupancy %
• Speed Average vehicle speed based on buffered speed km/h

• the FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems management system (Flux) for storage in the database, making the
data available to the Flux operator, e.g. to create data reports.
• higher level management software via API.
To change the default flow data settings

The default flow data settings consist of the following parameters:
• Default flow speed (90 km/h by default) that TrafiCam x-stream will use to avoid unrealistic data when there is no
traffic over a period of time (= time to default speed)
• Time to default speed, i.e.when there is no traffic, this is the period of time (3 min by default) that will elapse before
TrafiCam x-stream uses the Default flow speed.
• Flow speed data send interval, i.e. time interval (60 s by default) for transferring flow data to a PC
To change the default flow data settings:

1 In the Function tab, type or select any of the following:
• Default flow speed
Select a value between 10 and 180 km/h.
• Time to default speed
Select a value between 0 and 60 min.
• Flow speed data send interval
Select Off to not transfer flow data.
A smaller integration interval will result in more data to be stored in the management system
To change the default settings for flow monitoring

Use the zone occupancy and the thresholds for dense, delayed and congested traffic to define the various Levels of
Service.

2 In the Zone tab, do any of the following:
• Type or select the Zone occupancy (0-99%).
• Type or select the Threshold for dense, delayed or congested traffic (0-190 km/h).
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> To change the event time on and time off
To change the event time on and time off

Use the event time on and off to avoid fluctuation between levels of service when traffic is stabilising again.

2 In the Zone tab, specify the following:
• Time on, i.e. the time between detection of a changed level of service and activation of the event 
(default = 10 s)
• Time off, i.e. the time that the level of service has returned to the previous level before deactivation of the event
(default = 60 s)
To set the flow monitoring outputs

Traficam x-streams sends the Levels of Service via the speed event outputs.
For more information, see Assigning the detection and traffic flow monitoring outputs on page 37.
Setting up the display settings for overlay
About overlay
The following information is available as overlay on the camera image in the setup interface or as overlay on streaming
video:
General overlay
• Device name
• IP address
• Clock
• Device firmware version
• Day-night
Overlay specific to presence detection:

• Image quality
• Presence display quality
Overlay specific to data collection

• Area
• Real time data
• Flow speed data
Note: FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems recommends limiting the use of overlay to the minimum as it may
reduce the processing power of the TrafiCam x-stream. Always turn off the overlay function if you are no longer
using it.
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> To define the overlay
To define the overlay

1 In the General tab, double-click Display settings.
2 In the Display settings tab, click On.
3 Select the information you want to display.
• To display the overlay on the camera image, refresh the image.
• To display the overlay on streaming video, start streaming video.
See Viewing streaming video via Traficon Configuration Tool on page 68.
Sending the configuration

The configuration file contains all settings that determine the operation of the TrafiCam x-stream device or the
interface.
To send the configuration

After setup, send the configuration to TrafiCam x-stream or to the interface to make it operational by clicking the Send
Configuration button in the toolbar.
TrafiCam x-stream starts a learning cycle. The startup recall function causes all detection outputs to change their
status.
See About the recall function on page 56.
To copy the configuration to another device or interface

For devices with similar settings, you can copy the configuration file instead of setting up each device separately.
1 In the network window, right-click the TrafiCam x-stream device or the interface from which you copy the
configuration.
2 Click Copy.
The Copy wizard window appears with all devices on the network.
3 To define the device(s) to copy the configuration to, do one of the following:
• Click a device, then click the arrow button to select it.
• Press CTRL + click for multiple devices, then click the arrow button to select them.
4 Click Next, then click Start.
5 Click Finish.
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> To restart TrafiCam x-stream with the current or factory default
To restart TrafiCam x-stream with the current or factory default

configuration
This function is only available for the extended user access level.
2 In the network list, right-click the TrafiCam x-stream device or the interface.
• To restart with the current configuration, click Reboot board.
• To restart with the factory default configuration, click Reset board to factory defaults.
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> Setting the recall function
8. Recall and detection suppression of

TrafiCam x-stream
Setting the recall function
About the recall function

TrafiCam x-stream has a recall function for image quality, detection quality, detection and startup. You can assign one
or multiple outputs to the image quality recall and detection quality recall function. For the other recall functions, all
outputs will change status if the conditions for recall apply. For detection and startup recall, you can deactivate the
recall function per zone.
Type of recall TrafiCam x-stream goes into recall if: By default Outputs
assigned
Image quality The quality of the image has dropped below a set Activated One or multiple
threshold. Image quality recall functions only during
daytime.
Detection quality The quality of the presence detection has dropped Activated One or multiple
below a set threshold.
Detection No vehicles have been detected during a set period Deactivated All
of time.
Startup The device has just become operational, after the Activated All
learning time.
Types and conditions for the recall function
About timeout
The recall function is characterised by its timeout parameter. The timeout is an adjustable period of time that passes
after the conditions for recall applied. After that period, the outputs assigned to recall will change status.
The timeout parameter
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> To change settings of the recall function
To change settings of the recall function

The recall function is only available for the extended user access level.
2 In the Functionalities tab, do one of the following:
To Proceed as follows
Change the level and timeout for a) Double-click Image quality.
image quality recall b) In the Function tab, type or select the Level and Timeout.
Change the threshold and timeout a) Double-click Presence.
for detection quality recall: b) In the Function tab, type or select the Quality threshold and Time out.
Activate detection recall a) Double-click Presence.
b) In the Function tab, type or select the Detection recall timeout.
c) If the Detection recall timeout is set to 0, the detection recall function is
not activated.
Change the timeout for startup a) Double-click Presence.
recall b) In the Function tab, type or select the Startup recall timeout.
Deactivate the recall function for a a) Double-click Presence.
single presence detection zone b) Click the zone in the camera image.
c) In the Zone tab, clear the Fail safe checkbox.
To assign image quality recall or detection quality recall to one or

multiple outputs
See Assigning the detection and traffic flow monitoring outputs on page 37.
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> Setting the detection suppression function
Setting the detection suppression function
About detection suppression

Detection suppression avoids vehicle presence detection caused by wrong-way drivers or sideway traffic, small
objects, camera movement, tree shadows or headlight reflection.
Type of suppression Why By default

Inverse direction Sideway or wrong-way traffic should not be detected. Vehicles Activated
however that stop beyond the stop bar and drive backwards are not
wrong-way drivers. These vehicles should be detected. Therefore
inverse direction suppression is limited in time.
Camera movement Vehicle presence detection should not be affected when TrafiCam Deactivated
x-stream is mounted on a pole that may be swinging because of the
wind.
Tree shadow Continuously moving shadows in the camera image caused by trees Deactivated
should not activate presence detection.
Small objects Objects that are smaller than 1/3 of the vehicle presence detection Deactivated
zone (e.g; pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles) should not be
detected.
Reflection When TrafiCam x-stream is mounted in an overhead position, Deactivated
advance presence detection on upcoming traffic should not result in
unwanted presence detection caused by the reflection of headlights.
Headlight reflection suppression is limited in time.
Types and conditions for detection suppression
To change the settings of detection suppression

The detection suppression function is only available for the extended user access level.
2 Click Functionalities.
3 Double-click Presence.
4 Click the zone in the camera image.
To Proceed as follows
Change the time on and sensitivity • In the Zone tab, type or select the Inverse direction sensitivity and
of inverse direction suppression Time on.
Activate camera movement • In the Zone tab, under Camera movement suppression, select the
suppression Mode (day, night, on, off) and the Level (low, medium, high).
Activate tree shadow suppression • In the Zone tab, select the Tree shadow suppression checkbox.
Ignore detection of small objects • In the Zone tab, select the Ignore small objects checkbox.
Activate reflection suppression • In the Function tab, select Reflection suppression - Activate.
and change the timeout • Type or select the Timeout for reflection suppression.
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> About the Public API manual
9. Communication protocol
About the Public API manual

To integrate your TrafiCam x-stream into your own software, please refer to the FLIR ITS Public API Manual.
The API is a REST API combined with WebSockets for subscriptions. The protocol uses basic HTTP GET and POST
for communication.
Accessing the Public API manual

1 Open a web browser.
2 In the address field, enter <device_ip_address>/api and press Enter.
General functionality
The following messages are general for all FLIR ITS devices:
URL Purpose
<device_ip_address>/api/device/info To retrieve information from the device itself, such as
company name, device name, product type, firmware
version.
<device_ip_address>/api/device/time To get and send the current time from and to the device.
<device_ip_address>/api/device/uptime To know how long the device has been running.
<device_ip_address>/api/image/current To retrieve the current (static) image from the device.
<device_ip_address>/api/image/event/:eventNumber To retrieve an image for a certain event.
<device_ip_address>/api/subscriptions To (un)subscribe to events and data.
For more information about these general messages, please refer to the FLIR ITS Public API Manual.
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> Supported events types
Supported events types

Events are notifications about certain traffic or technical situations that have been detected by the device.
To get an overview of the event types supported by the device, enter the following in the address field of the web
browser:
<device_ip_address>/api/events/supported
TrafiCam x-stream supports the following event types:

• Presence
• Bad Video
• Bad Presence Quality
• Presence Level
• Speed Alarm
For more information about these event types, please refer to the FLIR ITS Public API Manual.
Supported traffic data types

Traffic data is a periodical message about the detected traffic conditions. It can include things like number of vehicles,
average speed, etc.
To get an overview of the traffic data types supported by the device, enter the following in the address field of the web
browser:
<device_ip_address>/api/data/supported
TrafiCam x-stream supports the following data types:

• Integrated Data
• Individual Data
• Flow Speed Data
• Presence Data
For more information about these traffic data types, please refer to the FLIR ITS Public API Manual.
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> About Traficon Data Tool
10.Data transfer from TrafiCam x-stream

to a PC
TrafiCam x-stream can store data up to one month, taking into account the following configuration:
• 4 traffic data collection zones, with events and traffic data enabled
• 16 presence detection zones with presence data enabled
• 3 vehicle classes
• 5 minute integration interval
About Traficon Data Tool

The Traficon Data Tool allows you to download or monitor data and events generated on Flir devices on your network
and view them in xml or Excel format.
Installing and starting Traficon Data Tool

Traficon Data Tool is available from the installation CD delivered with the Flir devices.
1 Insert the Traficon Data Tool installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2 Go to the installation of Traficon Data Tool.
3 Follow the instructions provided by the installation wizard.
4 Click Finish to complete the installation.
5 To start Traficon Data Tool, choose Start > All programs > Traficon Data Tool > Traficon Data Tool.
Main window
As illustrated below, the main window of the Traficon Data Tool will guide you through the various steps for
downloading or monitoring the data and events. Click a step to jump to the procedure described in the next chapter.
1 Defining the download settings
2 Finding the devices
3 Defining where to store the downloaded files
4 Selecting the devices
5 Downloading the data and events history
6 Downloading data and events in a particular time frame
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> Working with Traficon Data Tool
7 Monitoring data and events in real time
Working with Traficon Data Tool
Defining the download settings

In the Download settings, you can define a broadcast and connection timeout, whether to download events and/or data
and what system of units will be used when converting this raw xml data to Excel.
1 Under Connection, click Settings.

The Settings dialog is displayed.
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2 To download Events and/or Data, select the relevant checkbox(es).

3 Select the System of units you want to use when data is displayed in Excel.
4 Define the Broadcast timeout, i.e. the time Traficon Data Tool will wait for an answer when scanning the network
for devices.
If there are a lot of different devices on the network or poor connection quality, we advise to increase the broadcast
timeout.
5 Define the Connection timeout, i.e. the time Traficon Data Tool will wait for an answer during all other
communication with the devices.
6 To save the settings, click OK.
Finding the devices

To scan the network for devices, under Connection, click Find the devices.
Traficon Data Tool searches for all devices on the network and displays them in the Device list. 
The devices are sorted according to their name.
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> Defining where to store the downloaded files
Defining where to store the downloaded files

1 Under File location, click ...
The Browse for folder dialog is displayed.
2 Select the folder to download the data to.
Alternatively, to create a new folder, click Make new folder.
When downloading the data, Traficon Data Tool will create a subfolder per device, according to the following syntax
<name>_<IP address>_<Port>
3 Click OK.
Selecting the devices

You can select devices by moving them to the Selected device list.
• To add devices to the Selected device list, do one of the following:

• Select 1 or more (using Shift or Ctrl) devices in the Device list and click >.
• To add all devices to the Selected device list, click >>.
• To remove devices from the Selected device list, do one of the following:
• Select 1 or more (using Shift or Ctrl) devices in the Selected device list and click <.
• To remove all devices from the Selected device list, click <<.
• To be able to collect data from devices behind a router, enter the IP address and port (<IP>:<port>) of these
devices and click >.
Downloading the data and events history

1 To start downloading the data and events history, click Start download.
If this is the first history download, Traficon Data Tool will start downloading from the oldest line in the database
onwards.
If this is not the first history dowload, Traficon Data Tool will start where the previous download was stopped.
2 To stop downloading the data and events history, click Stop download.
The download files (in xml and Excel/csv format) are saved in the predefined folder (see Defining where to store
the downloaded files on page 64) and the downloaded data is deleted from the database on the device.
Downloading data and events in a particular time frame

Use this function if you want to download data and events from a particular period, e.g. in case of a communication
error between the detection module and FLUX, caused by a third party while e.g. working on a traffic pole.
1 Select Download only in the following time frame.

2 Enter a start date and time for downloading the data and events.
3 Enter an end date and time for downloading the data and events.
4 To start downloading the data and events for the selected time frame, click Start download.
The download files (in xml and MS Excel/csv format) are saved in the predefined folder (see Defining where to
store the downloaded files on page 64) and the downloaded data is deleted from the database.
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Monitoring data and events in real time

1 To start monitoring the data and events in real-time, click Start monitoring.
From this moment onwards, Traficon Data Tool will save all new incoming data and/or events (as defined in the
download settings) in xml and Excel/csv format in the predefined folder (see Defining the download settings on
page 62 and Defining where to store the downloaded files on page 64).
2 To stop monitoring the data and events in real-time, click Stop monitoring.
Converting a .csv file to an .xls file via MS Excel

1 Open MS Excel.
2 In the Data tab, in the Get External Data group, click From Text.
3 Double click the .csv file you want to import.

4 Follow the instructions in the Text Import Wizard:
a)In step 1, set the original data type to Delimited and click Next.
b)In step 2, under Delimiters, clear Tab and select Comma and click Finish.
5 Select where you want to put the data and click OK.
6 Save the resulting file as an .xls file.
Example of an .xls file with integrated bicycle data from 2 lanes, the integration interval is 60 s.
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Streaming video
> Privacy masking
11. Streaming video
TrafiCam x-stream uses MPEG-4 or H264 compression technology to provide real-time streaming video over the
network.
TrafiCam x-stream can simultaneously send 2 video streams with different compression, bit rate and frame rate. 
The bit rate and frame rate have default settings (Bit rate is set to 1 Mbit/s and frame rate is set to 25 fps) but are
configurable.
You can view streaming video via Traficon Configuration Tool, in the video grid or in the TrafiCam x-stream setup
interface. Streaming video is also available via web interface or any video player accepting rtsp stream, e.g. VLC
media player.
You can also protect your video streams by creating user accounts. In that case, a user name and password has to be
entered to be able to view the streaming video in VLC media player or the web interface.
The streaming video is ONVIF Profile S compliant.
Note: The ONVIF Discovery Tool will only work on TrafiCam x-stream ETH.
Privacy masking
About blanking zones

You can define blanking zones to exclude parts of the camera image in overlay or streaming video. Via this feature,
personal privacy is protected. Blanking zones do not affect the presence detection function.
You can add multiple blanking zones on the camera image. Each blanking zone is a polygon defined by multiple points
and covers an area of the image.
Illustrating streaming video from TrafiCam x-stream with blanking zones
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Streaming video
> To define blanking zones
To define blanking zones

Blanking zones is only available for the extended user access level.
2 In the General tab, double-click Blanking zones.
3 Right-click in the camera image and click Add zone.
The first point of the blanking zone appears. Drag the point to move it.
4 Click to set the next points of the zone and finish by clicking the first point again.
5 Define other blanking zones as required.
Illustrating blanking zones for privacy masking
Creating user accounts

Create user accounts to protect the video streams by means of a user name and password.
1 In the General tab, double click User accounts.

2 In the User accounts dialog, click Add.
3 Enter a User name, Password and re-enter the password for confirmation.
4 Click OK.
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Streaming video
> Viewing streaming video via Traficon Configuration Tool
Viewing streaming video via Traficon Configuration Tool
About the video grid

The video grid is a separate interface tab where you can view streaming video from multiple TrafiCam x-stream
devices simultaneously. You can add devices to the video grid directly from the network window. The number of
devices in the grid is set to four by default but this number can be changed. You can open the setup interface of the
device directly from the video grid.
The streaming grid
To add a device to the video grid

1 In the network window, right-click TrafiCam x-stream.
2 Click Add to video grid.
Note: The streaming grid opens automatically when you first add a device to the grid.
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Streaming video
> To view streaming video in the grid
To view streaming video in the grid

1 Under the camera image, click Start streaming video for the selected board.
To switch to the setup interface

1 Under the camera image, click Open board.
To change the maximum number of devices in the streaming grid

1 Choose Settings > Options.
2 In the Options list on the left, click Maximum number of boards in the video grid.
3 In the Value box, type the new maximum number of devices.
4 Click OK.
To view streaming video via the setup interface

1 In the network window, double-click TrafiCam x-stream.
• In the toolbar, click the Start streaming video for the selected board button.
• Press CTRL+Q.
• Choose Actions > Start streaming video.
3 To stop streaming video again, do one of the following:
• In the toolbar, click the Stop streaming video for the selected board button.
• Press CTRL+Q.
• Choose Actions > Stop streaming video.
To change the compression, frame rate or bit rate for streaming video
1 In the Functionalities tab, double-click Video Compression.
2 In the Function tab, define the Video Compression:
• Select the Codec (MPEG4, H264, MJPEG)
• Enter or select the Bit rate (0,01 to 4 Mbit/s).
• Enter or select the Frame rate (1 to 25 fps).
3 To define a second video stream, repeat step 2 for Video Compression 2.
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> Viewing streaming video via the web interface
Viewing streaming video via the web interface

The web interface uses video encoder 1. This video stream contains overlay by default and is configurable.
1 Open a web browser.

2 In the address field, enter the IP address of the TrafiCam x-stream and press Enter.
3 If required, provide a user name and password.
The web interface opens.
Viewing and recording streaming video via VLC media player
About VLC media player

VLC media player is a third-party software, free of charge, to view streaming video from any PC connected to the
TrafiCam x-stream network. Via this software, you can also record streaming video and view recordings.
VLC media player is available on the Web. The tasks described below apply to VLC media player 1.0.0.
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> To view streaming video via VLC media player
To view streaming video via VLC media player

1 Choose Media > Open Network Stream.
2 Set the Protocol to RTSP.
3 Enter the IP Address of TrafiCam x-stream.
• To show video encoder 1, enter the default “rtsp://192.168.0.56” or “rtsp://192.168.0.56/?video=1”.
This video stream contains overlay by default but is configurable.
• To show video encoder 2, enter “rtsp://192.168.0.56/?video=2
This video stream does not contain overlay.
5 Click Play.
To record streaming video via VLC media player

Note: Before recording streaming video, make sure to adapt the following settings:
Media > Convert/Save > Select network and click Edit selected profile.
• Incapsulation tab: select AVI
• Videocodec tab: select Keep original video track
1 Choose Media > Streaming.

2 Click the Network tab.
3 Set the Protocol to RTSP.
4 Enter the IP Address of TrafiCam x-stream.
• To record video encoder 1, enter the default “rtsp://192.168.0.56” or “rtsp://192.168.0.56/?video=1”.
This video stream contains overlay by default but is configurable.
• To record video encoder 2, enter “rtsp://192.168.0.56/?video=2”
This video stream does not contain overlay.
5 Click Stream.
6 Click Next.
7 Under Destinations:
a) Click Add.
b) Click Browse and enter the File name with extension .mpg (e.g. Recording_C1.mpg).
c) Click Save.
8 Under Transcoder Options:
a) Set the Profile to Video - MPEG-4 + AAC (MP4).
b) Click the Edit Selected Profile button.

c) In the Encapsulation tab, select MPEG-TS.
d) In the Video Codec tab, set Codec to MPEG-4.
e) Click Save.
9 Click Stream.
11 To stop the recording, click the Stop playback icon.
To view a recording via VLC media player, double-click the recorded file.
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> Viewing streaming video via ONVIF Profile S
Viewing streaming video via ONVIF Profile S

TrafiCam x-stream supports Onvif Profile S. Connect with default user “admin’ and Password ‘admin”.
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12. Maintenance and troubleshooting
Periodic maintenance
FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems recommends performing the following maintenance tasks once per year.
Depending on the on-site conditions, you may need to increase the frequency of maintenance.
Maintenance task Tools required Note

• Clean the faceplate of TrafiCam x-stream Soft cloth and mild detergent Avoid moving the device.
• Check the camera image
For guidance, consult the
• Verify the configuration of the system PC with Traficon Configuration Tool
user guide.
• Save a backup of the system (offline network)
Firmware upgrade of TrafiCam x-stream

Firmware upgrade is only available for the extended user access level.
1 Connect the PC to the TrafiCam x-stream network and start Traficon Configuration Tool.
3 Choose Actions > Firmware upgrade. The firmware upgrade wizard starts.
a) Browse and open the firmware file.
b) Select one or multiple devices for upgrade.
c) Start the firmware upgrade.
The progress bar displays the status of the upgrade process.
4 Click Finish.
5 To rescan the network, press CTRL+R.
Event logging
Traficon Configuration Tool has an event log function that documents all technical events of TrafiCam x-stream. You
can download the event log file and send it to FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems for evaluation.
Event logging is only available for the extended user access level.
3 In the network list under All boards, right-click TrafiCam x-stream.
4 Click Get event log.
5 To save the event log file, click Export.
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6 Type the name of the log file.

7 Click Close.
Replacing a TrafiCam x-stream device

Replacing a TrafiCam x-stream device consists of the following tasks:
1 Uninstalling the broken device
2 Installing the replacement device
3 Making the replacement device operational.
For details on the installation tasks, see Installing a TrafiCam x-stream system on page 14.
Replacing a TrafiCam x-stream does not require disconnection of the TI x-stream interface. The interface and the
TrafiCam x-stream devices that are connected remain operational.
To uninstall the broken TrafiCam x-stream device

1 To remove the mounting bracket (and TrafiCam x-stream) from the pole, cut the retaining straps or unscrew the
bolts.
2 Remove the connector with cable from TrafiCam x-stream.
Note: Do not open the TrafiCam x-stream device. Warranty is no longer valid once the device has been opened.
To install the replacement TrafiCam x-stream device

1 Mount the replacement device.
Try to position the replacement device in the same way as the broken device was positioned so that the
replacement device covers the same area.
2 Reconnect the connector with cable.
To make the replacement device operational

Assign the IP address and send the configuration of the broken device to the replacement device. In addition,
double-check the configuration: the replacement device may have a slightly different camera position, so you may
need to reposition the presence detection zones. You also need to verify the error outputs assigned to the replacement
device.
The configuration of the broken device is available via the system backup (offline network).
The replacement device is listed as an unknown board.
2 Assign the IP address:
a) Choose Actions > Auto assign IP > Stand-alone detectors.
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b) Enter the base IP address (first IP address) and the Subnet mask of the network.
c) Clear the Mark all checkbox.
d) Select the device in the list.
e) To change the suggested IP address, double-click the IP address in the list, type the IP address of the broken
device and click OK.
f) Click Assign IP.
Traficon Configuration Tool automatically rescans the network. The replacement device will appear under All
boards.
3 Send the configuration of the broken device to the replacement device:
a) Open the offline network.
b) Right-click the offline network and select Replace board by serial number.
c) Fill in the old and new serial number.
d) Right-click the offline network root and select Upload network.
e) Clear the Mark all checkbox.
f) Select the device in the list.
g) Click Start, then Finish.
4 To verify the error output of the replacement device:
a) Open the setup interface of TI x-stream.
b) Choose Settings > Apply extended parameters/functions.
c) In the General tab, click the icon next to Inputs-outputs.
d) Double-click Error Outputs.
e) In the Outputs tab, verify and eventually reassign the error output.
f) Click the Send configuration icon.
5 Scan the network by pressing CTRL+R.
Note: To reposition the presence detection zones:

1 Open the setup interface of the replacement device.
2 On the camera image, verify the position of the presence detection zones and reposition them if required.
3 Click the Send configuration icon.
Replacing a TI x-stream device

Replacing a TI x-stream device comprises the following tasks:
• Uninstall the broken device

• Install the replacement device
• Configure the replacement device (IP address, device name, error outputs).
For details on the installation tasks, see Installing a TrafiCam x-stream system on page 14.
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> To uninstall the broken TI x-stream device
To uninstall the broken TI x-stream device

1 Disconnect TI x-stream from the network.
• Loosen the screws and take the device out of the rack.
• Remove the device from the DIN rail.
3 Remove all connectors from the backplane of TI x-stream.
To install the replacement TI x-stream device

1 Put back all connectors on the backplane of the replacement device.
2 Mount the TI x-stream device.
3 Connect TI x-stream to the network.
To make the replacement device operational

You assign the IP address of the broken device to the replacement device.
The replacement device is listed as an unknown board.
2 To assign the IP address:
• Choose Actions > Auto assign IP > Stand-alone detectors.
• Enter the base IP address (first IP address) and the Subnet mask of the network.
• Clear the Mark all checkbox.
• Select the device in the list.
• To change the suggested IP address: double-click the IP address in the list, type the IP address of the broken
device and click OK.
• Click Assign IP.
Traficon Configuration Tool automatically rescans the network. The replacement device will appear under All
boards.
3 Define the device name. See Setting the device name on page 36.
4 Assign the error outputs. See Assigning the error LEDs on page 33.
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Index
>
Installation height 11
13. Index Interface front and back connectors 7
L
LED indicator, deactivating 37
A Lens selection 10
API 59 Lens types 10
event types 60
traffic data types 60 M
Maintenance and troubleshooting 73
B
Mounting accessories 6
Blanking zones 66
N
C
Network scanning
Configuration
about 29
copying 54 behind a router 30
reboot and reset 55
sending 54
O
Connector 7
Offline network
D about 30
creating 30
Data integration settings 50 loading selected configurations 31
Detection suppression Outputs
about 58 closing on event 38
camera movement 58 logical relation 37
inverse direction 58 normal output status 37
tree shadow 58
Device front and back view 5 P
Device replacement Periodic maintenance 73
TI x-stream 75 Presence detection information
TrafiCam x-stream 74
defining overlay 54
E Presence detection zones

about 39
Expansion board front and back connectors 8
assigning an output 42
changing the zone ID 4349
F copying 4149
defining 41
Firmware upgrade 73 delay and extend time 43
editing guidelines 40
I stop mode 41
Installation
connecting interface and expansion board 19
required tools 14
stepwise process 14
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>
Presence time off 43 U

Privacy masking 66
Unknown devices 28
user access level 21
R
basic 21
Recall 56 extended 21
activating detection recall 57
assigning outputs 57 V
deactivating for a single zone 57
detection quality recall 57 VLC media player 70
startup recall 57
timeout 56
types and conditions 56
S
set up 21
Streaming video
about the streaming grid 68
recording 71
viewing 69
viewing via VLC media player 71
System architecture 3
System components 5
T
Time synchronisation 31
Traffic data
define the data zones 49
detection mode 50
installing 21
securing 22
Traficon Data Tool
about 61
Broadcast timeout 63
connection timeout 63
converting to Excel 65
Download settings 62
downloading data from particular period 64
downloading history 64
finding devices 63
installing and starting 61
main window 61
real-time data monitoring 65
selecting devices 64
storing downloaded files 64
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TrafiCam x-stream BPL TI x-stream

US Federal Regulations • FCC Title 47 • FCC Title 47

TrafiCam x-stream BPL TI x-stream

• EN50556 : -40°C to +60°C • Operating: -40°C to +74°C

• EN62262 : Impact protection IK07

Product safety • Protection Class III • Protection Class IIII

Normative compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Before you start: Safety measures

TrafiCam x-stream and product documentation

About the documentation set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

TrafiCam x-stream installation

System architecture: 1-4 TrafiCam x-stream BPL + 1 TI x-stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

System architecture: 1-8 TrafiCam x-stream BPL + 1 TI x-stream + 1 TI xp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

System architecture: 1-8 TrafiCam x-stream BPL + 1 TI x-stream + 2 TI xp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The TrafiCam x-stream BPL device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The mounting accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

The BPL connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The TI x-stream interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The TI xp expansion board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Guidelines for installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Selecting the right lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Defining installation height, position and orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing a TrafiCam x-stream system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Allowed power cable resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Typical use case power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mounting the TrafiCam x-stream devices on a stable pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting the TrafiCam x-stream devices to the TI x-stream interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mounting TI x-stream and connecting it to the controller and to the network . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Optimising the position of the TrafiCam x-stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Optional: Installing 1 or 2 TI xp expansion boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Traficon Configuration Tool

Installing Traficon Configuration Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Starting Traficon Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Securing Traficon Configuration Tool by means of a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

To secure Traficon Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

To change the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

To remove password security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Exploring the work area of Traficon Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

About the menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

About the toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

About the network window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing the Traficon Configuration Tool user preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To change the general preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To change the display colours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To use imperial measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To convert the temperature to Fahrenheit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

To set the default video standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

TrafiCam x-stream network and IP-addressing

About unknown boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

To assign an IP address to one or more devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Rescanning the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Working with networks behind a router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

To create a list of devices of a network behind a router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30