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Table of Contents A Detailed Explanation of the RANGER's Features ................................................... 3 Practical use of the RANGER .............................................................................. 3 Display .................................................................................................................. 5 Remote Control..................................................................................................... 7 Operation...............................
A Detailed Explanation of the RANGER's Features Practical use of the RANGER The RANGER allows the operator to choose various types of use and operation. The radar may be used as a conventional MOVING, STATIONARY, or PACING radar. The RANGER also features the SAME DIRECTION MOVING and FASTEST features. Each of these uses is described below. Stationary radar As a stationary radar, the MPH RANGER allows the officer to monitor traffic coming or going while the patrol vehicle is stopped.
mode, the RANGER considers all possible targets (there may be several in range of the radar) and displays the fastest one. While the speeds indicated in the fastest mode are as accurate as normal targets, visual identification of the offending vehicle is more difficult. For this reason, the RANGER only displays fastest targets on request when the mode is enabled and does not allow them to be locked. It is intended to be used as a way to gather additional information about a specific situation.
Display The RANGER uses a high contrast LED display with automatic dimming. Patrol Target HAR OK Mode Range Target Fastest 500 1000 Mode The mode section shows what the radar is doing. The display is set up like a roadway. A large red “X” icon in the left lane tells at a glance that the transmitter is in standby. A large green car in the right line indicates that the transmitter is on. The operating mode of the RANGER is illustrated with the scene of a patrol car and selected targets.
The middle speed window is yellow and performs two functions; an icon located directly below the window indicates each function. If the window is being used to display a locked target speed, a Tlock icon is lit. Only the speed of the strongest target can be locked. If the middle window is being used to display the speed of the fastest vehicle (fastest mode), a FAST icon is lighted. General error conditions (Err) are also indicated in this window.
Remote Control The wireless remote is a battery-powered infrared remote control, much like one for a television (The optional wired remote has identical controls). There is no action required to turn power on or off on the remote, but try to avoid storing the remote with any switch depressed in order to avoid draining its batteries. The RANGER remote has two main sections of controls located on its face. These sections are separated by a heavy white line on the label.
Less-frequently used keys. These keys are flat membrane-type keys that are embossed around their edges to make them easy to identify by feel. Some of the keys have two colors of text identifying them. The red text is the default function of the key; pressing the key by itself will cause it to perform this function. The function in blue text is initiated by first pressing the blue “2ndF” key. Mov/Sta – Toggles the radar between moving and stationary operating modes.
Operation Power up When the RANGER is first turned on, it will go through a complete self test. The radar will first perform a light test, in which all of the display's indicators will light, and then the radar will perform a 32 mph internal circuitry test. Tuning fork tests in general A tuning fork test is the standard test for proving that the antenna and counting unit are functioning properly.
Fastest mode may be tested by using the lower speed tuning fork as above and by placing the ringing higher speed fork into the antenna beam at a greater distance since the fastest target should be a weaker signal than the target. The Fastest button must be pressed and held on the remote. The audio will switch to the fastest target when present. For example, for forks marked 35 mph and 65 mph, the target would read 35 (the closer fork) and the fastest window would read 65.
Fuse Replacement RANGERs are shipped with a fused cigarette lighter plug. The fuse is housed inside the tip of the plug. (See arrow in below illustration.) To remove fuse: unscrew and remove the tip and the fuse. Replacement fuses should be commonly available 2 Amp, AGC type fuses. Substitutions are not recommended and may violate the RANGER's warranty. Remote control batteries The RANGER wireless remote uses 2 AA disposable alkaline batteries. These require periodic replacement by the user.
FCC Licensing Requirements The MPH RANGER has a Grant of Equipment Authorization under Part 15.245 of the FCC rules (CFR 47). The FCC identifier code for the K band units is: K-band CJR-SDRRK02 THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH PART 15.245 OF THE FCC RULES. ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE (MANUFACTURER) COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
MPH RANGER Specifications The MPH RANGER is designed for convenient use by law enforcement agencies to measure the speed of motor vehicles when operated from a moving or stationary patrol vehicle. The RANGER utilizes the well-known and legally accepted Doppler principle and has been type accepted by the Federal Communications Commission. A. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Nominal Power Supply Voltage: 13.6 Vdc Low Voltage Condition Level: 10.8 Vdc.
Four arrows (selected antenna and lane) Range displays Two LED bar graphs to inform user of target distances. Switches: Power Connectors: Counting unit C. COUNTING UNIT Connectors: Front antenna Rear antenna Power/Auxiliary D. REMOTE CONTROL Data link: Serial data stream via infrared light link. Power: Two AA alkaline batteries (3.
Type: Circularly polarized conical horn Beam Width: 13° Nominal Beam Width Variance: +1° at maximum manufacturer's tolerance Transmitter: Complies with FCC Part 15.
Operational Recommendations Subsequent to an August 1992 Congressional hearing convened by Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut on the safety of police traffic radar devices, the U.S. Congress directed the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to study the cancer incidence among law enforcement officers who had used traffic radar devices.
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