Raptor RP-1 Traffic Safety Radar OPERATOR’S MANUAL P/N 006-0907-00 1010 W CHESTNUT CHANUTE, KS 66720-0947 Rev 0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................1.1 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.0 General.......................................................................2.1 2.1 Operational.................................................................2.4 3. INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION 3.0 Initial Inspection ........................................................3.1 3.1 Material Supplied.......................................................3.1 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 PAGE Tuning Fork Testing ..................................................6.3 Speedometer Verification ..........................................6.8 Minimum Patrol Speed Set ......................................6.10 Moving Mode Test...................................................6.10 7. OPERATION 7.0 Operating Modes........................................................7.1 7.1 Operational Setup.......................................................7.2 7.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 10. CASE LAW ...................................................................10.1 11. FCC INFORMATION..................................................11.1 12. TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................12.1 13. DIRECTIONAL OPERATIONAL SUPPLEMENT.13.1 13.0 Directional Operation.............................................13.1 13.1 Stationary Road Graphic........................................13.2 13.2 Moving Mode Road Graphic .........................
SECTION 1--INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION The Kustom Signals Raptor RP-1 directional radar system comes from a long-standing commitment to the law enforcement community to provide quality, state-of-the-art speed measuring equipment. The Raptor RP-1 offers a wide range of features on this moving/stationary K or KaBand radar system, yet allows easy operation and simple one-button mode changes.
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.0 GENERAL Type: Two-piece, Directional Moving / Stationary, Doppler radar system. Frequency: K-Band 24.125 GHz +100 MHz System Accuracy: Stationary +1 mph (+1km/h) Moving +1/-2 mph (+1/-2 km/h) Operating Voltage: Corded: 10.0 to 16.5 VDC, 340 mA max. The Raptor RP-1 will operate normally and not display a low voltage alert to at least 10.0 VDC.
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS Nominal Power Requirements: No target present: Backlight = Off Backlight = On Voltage (VDC) 13.6 13.6 160 230 13.6 190 13.6 260 13.6 100 With target present: Audio = Max Backlight = Off With target present: Audio = Max Backlight = On Standby (HOLD): Backlight = Off Over Current Protection: Electronic Components: Operating Temperature: Current (mA) Automatic resetting protection devices on power lines of processing unit, display, antenna, and wired remote.
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Display Unit: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 2.6” (6.60 cm) 4.1” (10.41 cm) 1.5” (3.81 cm) 0.30 lb. (0.14 kg) Processing Unit: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 1.2” (3.05 cm) 3.9” (9.91 cm) 2.35” (5.97 cm) 0.35 lb (0.16 kg) Antenna Unit (K-Band): Height: 3.1” (7.87 cm) Width: 3.1” (7.87 cm) Depth: 1.5” (3.81 cm) Weight: 0.45 lb (0.21 kg) 2.
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 OPERATIONAL Speed Processor: Digital Signal Processor (DSP) performs all signal analysis and speed calculations. Manual Test: All display pixels checked; checks internal calibration and performs a cross check of quartz crystals for timing accuracy. Automatic self-test: Comparison of quartz crystals done periodically (5 minutes maximum), upon every mode change and at the time of lock. “XTAL ERROR” displayed if an error is found. Lock Time: Instantaneous.
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS Speed Range: Meets IACP/NHTSA specifications for target sensitivity. Stationary: 10 dB from 35 to 90 mph (56 to 144 km/h); 5 dB from 60 to 90 mph (96 to 144 km/h). Moving (Opposite Dir.): 10 dB for targets from 40 to 90 mph (64 to 144 km/h); 5 dB from 60 to 90 mph (96 to 144 km/h). Moving (Same Dir.): 10 dB for targets from 5 to 25 mph (8 to 40 km/h). Stationary: Moving: Patrol: Spec: 10 to 205 mph (16 to 330 km/h). Typical: 6 to 208 mph (9 to 334 km/h).
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS Target: Opposite Dir.: Target minimum (Patrol < 40 mph): Spec: 10 mph (16 km/h) Typical: 9mph (14 km/h) Target minimum (Patrol > 40 mph): Spec: 20 mph (32 km/h) Target maximum: (Combined patrol and target speeds): Spec: 205 mph (330 km/h) Typical: 208 mph (334 km/h). Same Dir.: Minimum difference speed: Spec: 5 mph (8 km/h) Typical: 3 mph (5 km/h). Maximum difference: 0.65 x Patrol Speed. 2.
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS Indicators: Stationary: Stationary operation displays “STA”. Stationary modes display “ALL”, “APR ONLY”, or “REC ONLY”. Moving: Moving operation “PATROL” above the patrol speed area. Low Voltage: Displays “LOW VOLTAGE” in the message area when internal voltage falls below approximately 8.5 VDC. The transmitter is disabled, but locked speeds will remain. Radio Frequency Interference: Displays “RFI ERROR” in the message area during strong radio frequency interference.
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS Lock: “LOCK” displayed and flashing above the FAST/LOCK speed area indicating locked target speed. Fastest: “FAST” displayed above the FAST/Lock speed area when fastest mode (stationary or moving) is enabled. Fork Test: Displays “FORK TEST” in the message area when the unit is in tuning fork test mode. Km/h: Displays “Km/h” above the road graphic area when the option for units is set to km/h. Road Graphic: These indicators show the mode of operation of the active antenna.
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION 3. INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION 3.0 INITIAL INSPECTION Before installing your Raptor RP-1, please take a moment to carefully inspect the shipping carton for damage. Contact the shipping carrier at once if you notice any damage. Remove the unit from the shipping carton and check the packing list against your original purchase order.
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION 3.2 VSS PULSE CABLE INSTALLATION Installing the provided cable to the vehicle’s speed sensor (VSS) provides a signal to the Raptor RP-1 for Kustom Signals’ patented Tru-Trak assisted patrol speed search feature. This feature virtually eliminates the problems of patrol shadowing and patrol combining. This signal also allows the unit to automatically switch between moving and stationary modes as the vehicle’s movement is sensed. 1.
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION 3.3 RADAR INSTALLATION 3.3.1 INDICATOR UNIT CAUTION: Equipment mounted in 1994 and later series police vehicles may interfere with the operation of passenger side airbags. Please refer to the vehicle manufacturer or your Kustom Signals District Manager for additional information on safe mounting areas within the vehicle. 1.
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION 3.3.2 FRONT ANTENNA MOUNTING Provided with the Raptor RP-1 is a windshield-type mount for the antenna. Contact your District Manager or Kustom Signals' Customer Service department for other optional antenna mounts. 1. Attach the antenna to the mount. 2. Use the antenna cable to connect the antenna to the Raptor RP-1's processing unit, front antenna port. Refer to Sec. 4.1 for antenna port location. 3. Connect the Raptor RP-1's power plug to the proper power source. 4.
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION 5. Place the Raptor RP-1 in the unsquelched (audio on) mode. Set the audio level to a point the noise from the antenna can be heard. a. Press the Menu switch to go to the main menu screen. b. Use the Down switch to highlight the AUDIO option. c. Press the Enter switch to change audio settings. (Audio level setting will be blinking) d. Use the Test(√) switch to toggle the squelch / unsquelch setting. e. Press Enter to save the setting and return to the Exit line. f.
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION 3.3.3 REAR ANTENNA MOUNTING 1. Place the antenna on the rear antenna mount. 2. Follow the procedure for determining any fan interference per Sec. 3.3.2, steps 4-6. Set the Raptor RP-1 for stationary ALL mode, rear antenna. 3. After the optimum position has been located (per Sec. 3.2.3 Step 6), secure the mount. 4. Position the antenna cable behind the rear seat and under the rear floorboard, then route up to the processing unit and connect.
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION 4. UNIT DESCRIPTION 4.0 DISPLAY PANEL VIEW MAIN ENFORCEMENT STATE S1. Power Switch Control for power on / off and for toggling backlight on / off. S2. Hold (↓) Switch Toggles the active antenna microwave transmitter on and off. In setup menu screens this is the down control. S3. Lock/Release (↑) Switch Alternately Locks and Releases the target and patrol speeds. In setup menu screens this is the up control. S4. Enter Switch Places the unit in the menu screen.
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION A. Primary Target Speed Area Displays target vehicle speeds in stationary and moving modes. B. Active Antenna Indicates FRONT or REAR for the current active antenna. HOLD if no antenna active. C. Directional Indicator Indicates the direction of travel of the target displayed in the Target Speed Area. D. Target Signal Tracking Bar Displays the signal strength history of the target displayed in the Target Speed Area. E.
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION J. Target Signal Tracking Bar Displays the signal strength history of the target displayed in the Lock/Fast Speed Area. K. Patrol Area Label Displays PATROL in moving mode or STA in stationary mode. L. Patrol Speed Area Displays the vehicle’s Patrol Speed in moving mode or in stationary mode displays ALL, APR ONLY, or REC ONLY. M. Message Area Displays relevant status and error messages in this area 4.
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION 4.2 REMOTE CONTROL G D A E B D A F C E B F C Raptor RP-1 , . SIGNALS INC Raptor RP-1 SIGNALS, INC. H Wireless Remote Wired Remote Certain functions of the Raptor RP-1 can be controlled with a wired or optional wireless/infrared (IR) remote. A. FRONT HOLD This switch is used to turn the front antenna microwave transmitter on and off. If the rear antenna is active, it will be placed in Hold and the front antenna will become active. B.
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION C. SAME/ OPPOSITE In moving mode this switch toggles between the same direction or opposite direction mode. In stationary selective modes, this switch toggles approaching only and receding only directions. This changes the modes of the active antenna only. The inactive antenna will retain its mode settings. D. LOCK-RELEASE This switch is used for locking and releasing target and patrol speeds. E. FAST This switch is used to enable or disable fastest target vehicle mode. F.
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION 4.3 PROCESSING UNIT REAR PANEL A. Rear Antenna Connection for rear antenna cable. B. Front Antenna Connection for front antenna cable. C. Speedometer Input Connection for the Speedometer pulse cable. D. Remote Control Connection for the wired remote control cable. E. Data Port RS232 I/O port provides information to video systems or for updating operating software. All operations of the Raptor RP-1 can be controlled via this port. 4.
SECTION 5—GENERAL THERORY OF OPERATION 5. GENERAL THEORY OF OPERATION 5.0 BLOCK DIAGRAM: ANTENNA Microwave Transmitter Receiver Mixers PreAmplifiers ANTENNA Power Supply Power Supply ALC Receiver Mixers PreAmplifiers ALC PROCESSING UNIT Antenna Switch Power Supply DISPLAY UNIT EE Memory Power Supply XTAL XTAL Analog to Digital Converter Speedometer Input EE Memory XTAL Flash Micro-Controller Flash DSP Remote Control Input Microwave Transmitter Data Port IR Detector 5.
SECTION 5—GENERAL THERORY OF OPERATION 5.1 GENERAL The Raptor RP-1 moving radar system transmits a K or KaBand radio frequency in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION: Antenna Description (K-Band): The Raptor RP-1 employs a Doppler Radar Transceiver Module (integrated antenna and micro-wave transceiver). The antenna element is a Microstrip Patch Antenna Array (MSPA).
SECTION 5—GENERAL THERORY OF OPERATION detection, directional phase sensing, and speed processing. Other peripheral circuits in the processing unit are; speedometer input, remote control input, and data input/output. These circuits are not in the I/Q Doppler signal path. The calculated target speed and direction information data is sent to the Display unit.
SECTION 5—GENERAL THERORY OF OPERATION Target Doppler Signal: Upon receiving the "target" Doppler signal, the processing unit automatically computes the difference between the speed of the patrol vehicle and the target vehicle. The speed of the approaching vehicle is then displayed as the Target speed. If, for example, a patrol vehicle is traveling 55 MPH and an approaching vehicle is traveling 65 MPH, the Raptor RP-1 would process the groundspeed of 55 MPH and the combined speed of 120 MPH.
SECTION 5—GENERAL THERORY OF OPERATION 5.2 MICROWAVE RF EMISSIONS Traffic radar operators may have some questions about the biological effects of exposure to the microwave energy produced by the radar devices. According to all credible evidence, the emission levels resulting from traffic radar use pose no threat whatsoever, either to the radar operator or to target vehicle occupants.
SECTION 5—GENERAL THERORY OF OPERATION Another reference document on this topic is a DOT publication entitled "Field Strength Measurements of Speed Measuring Radar Units" (NHTSA Technical Report #DOTHS-805 928). This report documents a series of tests performed by the National Bureau of Standards on twentytwo commonly used models of traffic radar units, from six different manufacturers including Kustom. Aperture power density levels measured were from 0.25 to 2.
SECTION 6—TESTING PROCEDURES 6. TESTING PROCEDURES 6.0 GENERAL The tuning fork tests explained below should be conducted at the beginning and end of each patrol shift to ensure the accuracy and functionality of the unit. The results of these tests may be recorded in a radar log, similar to the log found at the end of this manual. The internal circuit and antenna tests are periodically performed automatically while the unit is in use. 6.1 POWER ON Press and release the PWR switch.
SECTION 6—TESTING PROCEDURES 6.2 AUTOMATIC SELF-TEST As long as the unit is turned on, the Raptor RP-1performs an internal accuracy test every 5 minutes or whenever the unit’s mode of operation is changed, such as moving to stationary, and each time the target speed is locked. This test is automatic and will not interfere with any radar speed readings being taken.
SECTION 6—TESTING PROCEDURES 6.4 TUNING FORK TESTING Supplied with the Raptor RP-1 are two tuning forks, 35 and 65 mph. These tuning forks will simulate targets in the stationary, moving opposite and moving same direction modes. The tuning fork tests should be conducted with the antennas pointed away from traffic to avoid reflections from moving vehicles. ** Due to the ability of the Raptor RP-1 to reject non-directional signals, the operator must place the unit in the FORK TEST mode to read tuning forks.
SECTION 6—TESTING PROCEDURES 6.4.1 STATIONARY TUNING FORK TEST 1. Place the Raptor RP-1 in the stationary “STA ALL” mode of operation. 2. Momentarily press the Test (√) switch to enter the Fork Test mode. The message area will display FORK TEST. 3. Lightly strike the lower speed tuning fork on a hard, nonmetallic surface. Place the fork in front of the antenna. Make sure the antenna to be tested is active, (not in HOLD).
SECTION 6—TESTING PROCEDURES 6.4.2 MOVING-OPPOSITE TUNING FORK TEST 1. Place the Raptor RP-1 in moving mode, opposite direction. (Press the MODE switch on the remote to select moving mode and the SAME/OPP switch remote, if necessary, to select opposite direction.) 2. Ensure the antenna is active, (not in HOLD). 3. Momentarily press the Test (√) switch to enter the Fork Test mode. The message area will display FORK TEST.
SECTION 6—TESTING PROCEDURES 6.4.3 MOVING--SAME DIRECTION TUNING FORK TEST 1. While in the moving mode, press the SAME/OPP switch on the remote control and place the unit in the Same Direction mode. 2. Momentarily press the Test (√) switch to enter the Fork Test mode. The message area will display FORK TEST. This allows the radar to detect a tuning fork and bypasses the speedometer input if it is being used. 3.
SECTION 6—TESTING PROCEDURES 6.4.4 TUNING FORK TEST FAILURE If the proper speed readings are not obtained during the previous tests, check the following: 1. The Raptor RP-1 cannot test tuning forks if the system is not in Test mode as indicated by the FORK TEST displayed in the message area. 2. Verify that the tuning forks are the proper tuning forks supplied with the unit. 3. Striking the tuning fork too hard or on a metallic surface will cause spurious overtones from the tuning fork.
SECTION 6—TESTING PROCEDURES 6.5 SPEEDOMETER VERIFICATION Before the Raptor RP-1 can be used with the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) pulse input, the radar unit must be synchronized with the speedometer. From the main Enforcement screen follow these steps to synchronize with the speedometer. 1. After installation and initial testing with tuning forks, the Raptor RP-1 should be driven at a constant speed, between 40 and 70 mph (64 and 112 km/h). Press the Menu switch to go to the main menu screen. 2.
SECTION 6—TESTING PROCEDURES NOTE: Only the actual Doppler signal is used for the Patrol Speed. The speedometer input is used only to steer or guide the DSP to search for the Patrol Doppler signal in a specific area, ignoring signals in other areas. 6.
SECTION 6—TESTING PROCEDURES 6.6 MINIMUM PATROL SPEED SET When the speedometer input feature is not used, the Raptor RP-1 allows the operator to set a minimum patrol speed of 10, 20, 30 or 40 mph (16, 32, 48 or 64 km/h). To activate this feature: 1. Press the Menu switch to go to the main menu screen. 2. Use the Up / Down buttons to highlight the PAT MIN selection and press ENTER. The current Patrol minimum setting will be blinking. 3.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7. OPERATION 7.0 OPERATING MODES The Raptor RP-1 radar system offers the operator one of the most versatile traffic radar systems available today. It can be used in 10 different operating modes. 1. Stationary ALL Front Antenna 2. Stationary ALL Rear Antenna 3. Stationary Approaching Only Front Antenna 4. Stationary Approaching Only Rear Antenna 5. Stationary Receding Only Front Antenna 6. Stationary Receding Only Rear Antenna 7. Moving Opposite Direction Front Antenna 8.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.1 OPERATIONAL SETUP 1. Select a location that provides a good view of the traffic to be monitored. 2. Check the immediate area for potential interference sources, such as large reflecting signs in the direct path of the radar's microwave beam, power substations and other sources of electrical interference. 3. Position the patrol vehicle in a safe location, with easy access to the roadway.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.1.3 ADJUSTING AUDIO Adjust the Doppler audio for the desired listening level. Press the Menu switch to get to the menu screen. Use the Up / Down buttons to highlight the AUDIO selection and press ENTER. The current Audio level setting will be blinking. Use the Up / Down buttons to set the desired audio level (1 – 5). Press ENTER to save the new setting. Press ENTER again to exit the menu screen.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.2 STATIONARY OPERATION The Raptor RP-1 has six modes of stationary operation: • All (ALL) - front antenna: Targets in front of the patrol vehicle from both directions are displayed and the direction of travel is indicated. • All (ALL) - rear antenna: Targets behind of the patrol vehicle from both directions are displayed and the direction of travel is indicated.
SECTION 7—OPERATION Stationary Setup: 1. Place the unit in the desired stationary mode. Switch to the desired antenna (Front / Rear). Set range and audio to the desired level. 2. *If desired, turn the microwave transmitter off by pressing the remote control HOLD switch for the selected antenna or by pressing the front panel Hold switch. "HOLD" will be displayed in the message area and above the Target area. 3. Complete a tracking history on the target vehicle. A. Observe the target and surrounding traffic.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.2.1 TAGET LOCK - STATIONARY OPERATION 1. If the operator wishes to lock (retain) the violator's speed, simply depress the LOCK switch on either the remote control or the front panel. A short alert tone will be heard and the target speed will be displayed in the LOCK area. The Raptor RP-1 will continue to track the violator's speed in the Target area as long as the vehicle is in the antenna beam. The Raptor RP-1 will automatically run internal tests prior to locking any speed.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.2.2 FASTEST MODE--STATIONARY OPERATION 1. The Fastest vehicle operation to be toggled on / off, by the FAST switch on the remote control. When the fastest mode is activated, “FAST” will be displayed above the FAST area. 2. When a fastest vehicle is detected, the Fast area will display the speed of the fastest vehicle and the arrow symbol above the Fast area will display the direction the fastest vehicle is traveling.
SECTION 7—OPERATION If the strongest vehicle speed was locked, the primary Target area will continue to display the strongest target and the FAST label above the Fast / Lock area will be replaced with “LOCK”, indicating the locked speed was obtained as a strongest speed. 5. To manually unlock or clear the locked speed, again depress the LOCK/REL switch on either the remote control or front panel. This will clear the LOCK display area.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.3 MOVING MODE—OPPOSITE DIRECTION 1. Place the Raptor RP-1 in the moving mode by pressing the Mode switch, if needed, until the “PATROL” label is displayed above the Patrol area and ‘P’ is displayed in the road graphic. If necessary, select Opposite Direction mode by pressing SAME/OPP switch on the remote control (the opposite road graphic indicator will be lit). 2. Select the desired antenna, front or rear by pressing the Front Hold or Rear Hold switch on the remote control. 3.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.3.1 HOLD MODE – MOVING OPPOSITE The Raptor Rp-1 may be placed in the Hold mode (nontransmit) by pressing selected antenna’s Hold switch on the remote control (“FRNT HOLD” or “REAR HOLD” or pressing the front panel Hold switch. “HOLD” will be displayed in the message area and above the primary target area. To return to normal radar operation, one of the Hold switches again. 7.3.2 MOVING MODE – TARGET LOCK 1.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.3.3 MOVING MODE – FASTEST VEHICLE A Fastest vehicle target is a target that is traveling at a higher speed that the strongest target vehicle. 1. With the unit operating in the moving mode, observe traffic. 2. The Fastest operation can be turned on /off by pressing the “FAST” switch on the remote control. When the fastest mode is activated, the FAST label will be displayed above the Fast area. 3. When a fastest target is detected, the fastest speed will be displayed in the Fast area.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.4 MOVING MODE – SAME DIRECTION (OPTIONAL FEATURE) 1. Select the moving mode, same direction by pressing the SAME/OPP switch on the remote control. The same direction road graphic indicator will be lit. 2. While driving, observe traffic traveling the same direction as the patrol vehicle. 3. Complete a tracking history as in Sec 7.2 step 3, and verify the patrol speed agrees with the speedometer speed reading.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 5. The Fastest feature can also be used in the Same Direction mode. To qualify as a fastest speed, the target must be faster than both the strongest target and the patrol speed. 7.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.5 VSS PULSE OPERATION The Raptor RP-1 has hardware and software in place to interface the unit to the patrol vehicles speed sensor (VSS). The speed sensors input pulses steer the DSP in the search for the Doppler patrol signal. This patented technique, (TruTrak) virtually eliminates problems of patrol shadowing and patrol combining. Once the synchronization procedure has been completed no further action is needed unless the Raptor RP-1 is placed in another patrol vehicle.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.6 SMART PATROL SEARCH The Raptor RP-1 can be operated with or without speedometer input. If the speedometer input is not connected, the unit will use patented Smart Patrol Search (SPS) software routines. This software reduces patrol shadowing and patrol combining when coming out of Hold mode by knowledge of how traffic radar is typically used by the operator.
SECTION 7—OPERATION If on the other hand the unit is not in Hold for the typical amount of time (less than one second), the region around the saved patrol will be excluded from the initial patrol search. Example: The patrol vehicle is traveling 25 MPH, there is a strong approaching target traveling 45 MPH, and the radar has mistakenly combined the two and is displaying 70 MPH for patrol.
SECTION 7—OPERATION To adjust the Audio, Range, or Patrol Minimum setting, once the option has been selected the current setting will blink, use the Up or Down switches to adjust the setting. Once the setting is at the desired level, press the Enter switch to save the setting. The highlight will return to the EXIT line. To move to the Operations, Display or Advanced menus, use the Up or Down switches to highlight the desired menu and then press the Enter switch. 7.7.
SECTION 7—OPERATION Mode: Stationary Approaching Only (STA APR), Stationary Receding Only (STA REC), Stationary All (STA ALL), Moving Opposite (MOV OPP), Moving Same Direction (MOV SAME) Fastest: On, Off Audio: Squelch (SQU), UnSquelch (UNSQU) Pressing Enter while the EXIT line is highlight will return to the main menu screen. Pressing Enter while the HOME line is highlighted will leave the menu screens and return to the normal operation mode. 7.7.
SECTION 7—OPERATION Pressing Enter while the EXIT line is highlight will return to the main menu screen. Pressing Enter while the HOME line is highlighted will leave the menu screens and return to the normal operation mode. 7.7.4 ADVANCED MENU SCREEN The Advanced menu allows changes to of the Raptor RP-1 that are rarely are not normally set by the user.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.7.5 VSS SETUP MENU SCREEN The VSS setup menu allows the user to synchronize the Raptor RP-1 to the vehicles speed sensor (VSS) signal. Follow the steps in Section 6.5 to complete the synchronization. Pressing Enter while the EXIT line is highlight will return to the Advanced menu screen. Pressing Enter while the HOME line is highlighted will leave the menu screens and return to the normal operation mode. 7.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.7.6 OPTIONS SETUP MENU SCREEN The Options setup menu allows the user to set Raptor RP-1 configuration options.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.7.7 TIME / DATE SETUP MENU SCREEN The Time / Date setup menu allows the user to set Raptor RP-1 current time and date. *This is a non-standard, optional feature. To adjust the Hour, Minute, Month, Date, or Year, use the Up / Down switches to highlight the desired selection and then press the Enter switch. Once the item has been selected the current setting will blink, use the Up or Down switches to adjust the setting.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.7.8 SYSTEM INFORMATION MENU SCREEN The System Information menu screens allow the user to view information about their Raptor RP-1 units. This information includes software revisions, type of antennas connected, VSS sync value, and enabled features. There are no user’s settings in these menu screens. 7.
SECTION 7—OPERATION 7.7.9 DIAGNOSTICS MENU SCREEN The Diagnostics menu screens are not for normal users operation. These menu screens are to augment troubleshooting and for test lab operations. There are no user’s settings in these menu screens. 7.
SECTION 8—INFLUENCES AND INTERFERENCE 8. INFLUENCES AND INTERFERENCE Interferences from external sources may affect the standard operation of any radar device, including the Raptor RP-1. These influences can be natural or man-made, however, the Digital Signal Processing circuitry will eliminate most of these influences and a knowledgeable operator should be able to determine the nature of the influences and their effect, if any, on the performance of the Raptor RP-1. 8.0 NATURAL INFLUENCES 1.
SECTION 8—INFLUENCES AND INTERFERENCE 8.1 MAN-MADE INFLUENCES 1. Radar units may display incorrect speed readings from various sources. These include shadowing, combined speeds, moving cosine and fan interferences (splitting speeds). 2. Patrol speed shadowing may occur when the radar unit receives a stronger reflected signal from a vehicle traveling the same direction than the groundspeed return signal of the patrol vehicle.
SECTION 8—INFLUENCES AND INTERFERENCE 5. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) exists when there are strong RF transmitters in the immediate area of the radar unit, such as the patrol vehicle’s transmitting radio, high power radio or television stations. Normally these signals are processed as non-moving and not displayed as targets. However, if the RFI signals are strong enough, the Raptor RP-1 will detect these sources of interference.
SECTION 8—INFLUENCES AND INTERFERENCE 8.2 GROUNDSPEED True groundspeed of the patrol vehicle is required by all moving traffic radar systems before a target vehicle’s speed can be accurately computed. If the Raptor RP-1 loses correct groundspeed, the operator can recapture groundspeed by quickly activating and then deactivating the HOLD mode.
SECTION 9—CARE OF THE RAPTOR RP-1 9. CARE OF THE RAPTOR RP-1 The Raptor RP-1 radar system is designed for long reliable use by law enforcement agencies. Following basic care guidelines will ensure the unit gives many years of troublefree service. 9.0 ROUTINE CARE 1. Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the radar unit if it becomes dirty. DO NOT use excessive water or any cleaners or sprays on the outer surfaces of the unit or remote control. 2.
SECTION 9—CARE OF THE RAPTOR RP-1 6. Kustom Signals recommends periodic maintenance and certification of the Raptor RP-1 radar system. Check with your local judicial district for requirements. 9.1 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/RETURN Should the Raptor RP-1 need repair or certification from Kustom Signals Customer Service, please visit our website (www.kustomsignals.com ), click on the “parts & returns” tab and follow the instructions on the Returns Form to receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
SECTION 9—CARE OF THE RAPTOR RP-1 9.2 BATTERY DISPOSAL It is a violation of Federal regulations to dispose of rechargeable batteries in a landfill. They must be recycled at an appropriate facility, disposed of in accordance with local ordinances, or shipped back to Kustom Signals for disposal. For more information on disposal facilities near you, contact the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. (RBRC) at 1-800-8-BATTERY, email rbrc@rbrc.com, web page www.rbrc.com. 9.
SECTION 10—CASE LAW 10. CASE LAW This section is included so radar operators and those individuals responsible for prosecuting traffic arrests can familiarize themselves with the more important legal cases involving the use of traffic radar. To obtain additional information on the referenced material, consult your community’s local law library or the prosecutor’s office.
SECTION 10—CASE LAW The court held and took judicial notice of the accuracy of Doppler radar in both the stationary and moving modes of operation. Reference E – Samuel Knight vs. State of New York Superior Court. 72 N.Y. 2d 481, 530 N.E. 2d 1273 (1988). The court ruled that a trained operator, who properly tested the radar, observed the traffic and checked the patrol speed against the patrol vehicle’s speedometer, can accurately determine the speed of vehicles while the patrol vehicle is moving.
SECTION 11—FCC INFORMATION 11. FCC INFORMATION FCC IDENTIFIER Name of Grantee IVQ-RP1 Kustom Signals Inc. The Raptor Rp-1 has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment.
SECTION 12—TROUBLESHOOTING 12. TROUBLESHOOTING If an operating difficulty is encountered, check the following list of possible problems and solutions before returning the unit to the factory or local Service Center. Problem No Power Indication Possible Solution Check for proper voltage at cigarette plug. Reseat cigarette plug in the socket. Check fuses if using vehicle’s cigarette socket. Unit will not complete Power the unit off, then back on.
SECTION 12—TROUBLESHOOTING No target readings in Stationary mode Verify unit is not in HOLD. Verify range control is set properly. Verify unit is aimed properly and the target is within range of the radar. Unsquelch audio and verify that a Doppler tone is heard when targets are present. If no Doppler tone is heard, remove unit from service. No Patrol speed in moving mode. Verify unit is not in HOLD. Verify the unit is aimed parallel to the ground and straight down the roadway.
SECTION 12—TROUBLESHOOTING No target readings in moving mode Verify unit is not in HOLD. Verify the range control is set properly. Verify proper patrol speed is displayed. Verify moving mode is selected. Target speed may be a harmonic of patrol speed. Speed up or slow down patrol vehicle. Remove unit from service if above tests fail. Speedometer synchronization number shows “0” Check speedometer input cable. Verify it is connected to the unit and to proper VSS input wire.
SECTION 13—DIRECTIONAL SUPPLEMENT 13. DIRECTIONAL OPERATIONAL SUPPLEMENT 13.0 DIRECTIONAL OPERATION The Raptor RP-1 uses state-of-the-art signal processing to determine the direction of travel of target vehicles. This additional information aids the officer in better target identification. This can be done by displaying the direction of travel with the motorist speed or by selecting the direction of vehicles to be displayed.
SECTION 13—DIRECTIONAL SUPPLEMENT 13.1 STATIONARY ROAD GRAPHIC Front Approaching Front Receding Rear Receding Rear Approaching 13.2 MOVING MODE ROAD GRAPHIC 13.
SECTION 13—DIRECTIONAL SUPPLEMENT 13.3 TEST MODE Pressing the Test (√) switch places the radar in test mode, which is indicated by the “FORK TEST” displayed in the message area. While in test mode, the radar will display all speeds, both moving targets and non-moving targets such as tuning forks. The unit will remain in test mode for 30 seconds. Selecting a new mode, such as changing from stationary to moving, will refresh the timeout to 30 seconds allowing fork testing of all modes.
SECTION 13—DIRECTIONAL SUPPLEMENT 13.4 STATIONARY OPERATION 13.4.1 STATIONARY ALL To monitor traffic in both directions (the Raptor RP-1 will automatically indicate which direction the strongest and fastest vehicles are traveling); repeatedly depress the MODE switch until “STA ALL” is displayed in the Patrol area. When the radar is operated in the Stationary “ALL” mode, the roadway graphic will display both approaching and receding indicators.
SECTION 13—DIRECTIONAL SUPPLEMENT 13.4.2 STATIONARY APPROACHING ONLY To activate the stationary, approaching targets only mode, repeatedly depress the MODE switch until “STA APR ONLY” appears in the Patrol area. All receding targets will be ignored in this mode. When the radar is operated in the Stationary Approaching Only mode, the Target area will indicate the strongest approaching target speed. The road graphic indicator for approaching vehicles will be on.
SECTION 13—DIRECTIONAL SUPPLEMENT 13.4.3 STATIONARY RECEDING ONLY To activate the stationary, receding targets only mode, repeatedly depress the MODE switch until “STA REC ONLY” appears in the Patrol area. All approaching targets will be ignored in this mode. When the radar is operated in the Stationary Receding Only mode, the Target area will indicate the strongest receding target speed. The road graphic indicator for receding vehicles will be on.
SECTION 13—DIRECTIONAL SUPPLEMENT 13.5 MOVING MODE OPERATION Patrol Speed: In all moving mode operations the PATROL window indicates the speed of the patrol vehicle and the patrol road graphic indicator will be lit. 13.5.2 MOVING OPPOSITE When operating the radar in Moving Opposite mode, the patrol vehicle and moving opposite road graphic will be on. The strongest vehicle speed will be displayed in the Target area.
SECTION 13—DIRECTIONAL SUPPLEMENT 13.5.2 MOVING SAME-DIRECTION Indicates the direction of travel of the fastest vehicle. Indicates the direction of travel of the strongest vehicle. FRONT FAST P PATROL When operating the radar in Same-Direction mode, the patrol vehicle and same direction road graphic indicators will be on. The strongest vehicle speed will be displayed in the Target speed area.
SECTION 13—DIRECTIONAL SUPPLEMENT NOTE: In the Same-Direction Fastest Mode, the “fastest” target vehicle must be faster than the patrol vehicle by 3 MPH. EXAMPLE 1: Patrol vehicle = 65 MPH. Large target (strongest) = 43 MPH. Fastest vehicle = 56. In this event, no fastest speed would be displayed since the faster vehicle is SLOWER than the patrol vehicle. EXAMPLE 2: Patrol vehicle = 65. Large target = 43 MPH. Fastest vehicle = 78 MPH.
SECTION 13—DIRECTIONAL SUPPLEMENT 13.6 FASTEST LOCKING If the Lock button is pressed while tracking a fastest vehicle in any mode, the fastest speed will be locked and blinked in the Lock area, and fastest tracking will move to the Target area. The Message will display “FAST TRACKING” to alert the user the speed in the Target area is from the fastest target speed.
SECTION 14--WARRANTY 14. WARRANTY The Kustom Signals Traffic Safety Radar system is guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of delivery to the Owner or Lessee. • • • • This Warranty applies only to the original registered Owner or Lessee on file at Kustom Signals, Inc., and cannot be assigned or transferred to a third party. The Owner or Lessee shall use the Equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s operational instructions.
SECTION 14--WARRANTY • • • This warranty is not intended to supplant normal care and service by the Owner or Lessee, as specified in the Operator’s Manual, and shall not apply to equipment that has been defaced or damaged through normal usage. The liability of Kustom Signals, Inc., if any, with respect to the equipment, shall be limited as provided in this Warranty. Kustom Signals, Inc.
AIRBAG CAUTION Equipment mounted in 1994 or later series police vehicles may interfere with the operation of passenger side airbags. Information is available directly from from the automobile manufacturers regarding areas for safe mounting of equipment such as police radar. Since this information will vary by vehicle make and model year, Kustom Signals recommends contacting the vehicle manufacturer and following their instructions instructions with respect to mounting of radar units and other equipment.
PRINTER’S NOTES 1. Print Airbag Caution Sheet (located at back of manual) on green bond and insert between pages 3.6 and 4.1 in the manual. 2. Print Section A—Printer / DataLogger Optional Features (front and back) on Buff bond and insert between warranty section and radar log. DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET AS PART OF THE MANUAL.
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