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Summary of Contents for Genesis II Select Directional

Page 1: ...GenesisIISelect Directional User s Manual and Installation Guide Canada Variant Rev 25 Aug 2010 ...

Page 2: ...GenesisIISelect Directional User s Manual Installation Guide This manual is the most current version and supersedes all other manuals CanadaVariant Rev25 Aug 2010 ...

Page 3: ...ps 35 6 1 How Radar Works 35 6 2 Interference Sources and Remedies 35 6 2 1 Angular Interference Cosine Effect 35 6 2 2 Fan Interference 37 6 2 3 Batching 37 6 2 4 Electromagnetic Interference EMI 37 6 2 5 Multi Path Beam Cancellation 38 6 2 6 Patrol Harmonics 38 6 2 7 Radio Frequency Interference RFI 38 6 2 8 Shadowing 38 6 2 9 Vehicle Ignition Interference 39 7 Field Tests 39 7 1 Operator Reques...

Page 4: ...ff at Decatur Electronics The Nation s Oldest Radar Company Genesis II Select Directional Features The Genesis II Select Directional is a highly advanced traffic radar device offering many advanced capabilities It includes 32 bit digital signal processing DSP a versatile detachable computer display unit K band directional antennas and an easy to use hand held remote control It also features Faster...

Page 5: ...d through it and keep it handy for future reference Note the following symbols in this manual Indicates a warning message about safety precautions Please read it carefully Indicates a helpful tip or precaution to note Indicates section refers to optional equipment OPT Your Genesis II Select Directional radar unit includes selections from the following components Detachable Computer Display Unit Co...

Page 6: ... with the 9 pin connector cable Figure 1 1b To connect the separated unit first insert the standoffs to secure the cable connectors Then attach and secure the connectors with the thumbscrews on the sides of each cable connector Figure 1 1c Secure the connecting cable by fastening the thumbscrews into the standoffs To return the unit to a one piece configuration remove the cables and standoffs line...

Page 7: ...n adhere the suction cups to a clean glass surface For maximum adhesion moisten the suction cups before affixing them to the surface There are five locations where cables connect to the rear panel of the computer unit Four are quick disconnect connectors and a fifth is a nine pin serial port Figure 1 2a The quick disconnect connectors plug into the computer unit in the above locations POWER HAND R...

Page 8: ...ows you to connect the Genesis II Select Directional to other devices i e VIP display signs in car video PCs To use this RS232 serial connector you will need a communications cable A communications cable for video and PC is not included You can order it from Decatur Electronics by calling 800 428 4315 1 3 Mounting and Connecting the Antenna The Genesis II Select Directional K band antennas are inc...

Page 9: ...arallel orientation can affect the READING OF A VALID TARGET Figure 1 3d Correct Orientation The antenna is parallel to the target vehicle s direction Figure 1 3e Incorrect Orientation The antenna and target vehicle s direction are not parallel Point the antenna so it is parallel with the patrol motor vehicle the direction the patrol vehicle is facing and parallel with the ground Use only the moun...

Page 10: ...e SYS system failure RMT disconnected hand held remote LOCKED When you press the LOCK button the LOCKED window holds and displays the target speed that was in the TARGET window PATROL Displays the patrol speed The window is blank when the radar unit is in Stationary Mode 2 3 Lights RANGE Indicates the sensitivity setting or the target acquisition distance The range can be independently set for eac...

Page 11: ...and hold the OPTN button for two seconds The letters StpW will appear in the MODE window Press the OPTN button again to exit this mode See section 5 9 for a full description of the Stopwatch Mode PATROL SPEED LOCK RECALL and BLANKING This feature comes standard with the Genesis II Select Directional and will enable the patrol officer to lock a target speed which will then become displayed in the l...

Page 12: ... be activated to track a target speed 4 Communication System Controls You can configure the Genesis II Select Directional through the serial communications COM port on the rear panel to communicate with PCs speed signs in car video systems such as the Decatur Electronics Responder 1000 and the Decatur Electronics Vehicle Interface Portal VIP The communications cable does not come with your order a...

Page 13: ...onary Mode to monitor traffic that is moving toward or away from the parked patrol motor vehicle You can also select a specific direction of traffic toward or away to monitor Figure 5 3a Tracking a vehicle moving AWAY from a stationary patrol vehicle and the radar in Stationary Mode using the front antenna There are three selections for stationary mode Stationary Both Tracks vehicles moving toward...

Page 14: ...cleared an arrow will be displayed that represents the direction of travel in which the radar will search When using the FRONT antenna targets moving towards the patrol will be represented by an arrow on the left pointing down An arrow will be pointing up when the REAR antenna is selected Once a solid target is acquired the letter T will again appear Figure 5 3c Initially the letter T will indicat...

Page 15: ...g Mode Opposite Direction Use the Genesis II Select Directional in the Moving Mode Opposite Direction setting to display the speed of a target moving toward or away from the moving patrol motor vehicle These targets will be moving towards the patrol using the front antenna or away from the patrol using the rear antenna Figure 5 4a A patrol vehicle that is tracking a target vehicle with the rear an...

Page 16: ...ng radars the operator is not required to choose a Faster or Slower setting when measuring same lane targets The Genesis II Select Directional chooses the correct setting automatically WARNING When operating with the Directional Antenna be sure the antenna facing forward is connected into the FRONT antenna port If using dual antennas the antenna facing the rear should be connected into the REAR an...

Page 17: ...g Opposite Mode Moving Same Lane Mode OPT Stationary Modes The five LED lights above the word RANGE indicate the target acquisition range Press the negative or positive side of the RANGE button to decrease or increase the range setting The range lights progressively illuminate as you increase the distance When all lights are on the unit is in maximum range The range setting for each operating mode...

Page 18: ...distance measurement was made and the precision in which the timer start and stop was activated Press the MODE button to exit the Stopwatch mode 6 Performance Tips Understanding potential radar interference and what to do when it occurs can greatly improve your results 6 1 How Radar Works Determining a motor vehicle s speed begins with the radar antenna transmitting and directing a beam of microwa...

Page 19: ...ees Actual Speed 0 1 3 5 10 15 20 30 45 60 90 Displayed speed 50 km h 50 49 49 49 49 48 46 43 35 25 0 65 km h 65 64 64 64 64 62 61 56 45 32 0 80 km h 80 79 79 79 79 77 74 69 56 40 0 90 km h 90 89 89 89 88 86 84 77 63 45 0 100 km h 100 99 99 99 98 96 93 86 70 50 0 110 km h 110 109 109 109 108 106 103 95 77 55 0 Table 6 2 1b Actual and displayed speeds at different antenna to target angles Small ang...

Page 20: ...ignals to be larger than the reflection from the ground such as when the patrol motor vehicle is rapidly overtaking a slow moving 18 wheeler Given a choice between reading passing ground clutter or the large return signal generated by the vertical expanse of the truck s trailer the radar might ignore the ground speed and lock onto the stronger return signal Rather than receiving a true patrol spee...

Page 21: ...correlation that exists between the patrol speed of the police vehicle and the patrol speed of the radar unit Generally they will be within 3 km h any discrepancy in these speeds is not reflective of an inaccuracy of the radar unit but is attributable to a slight tolerance in the speedometer If you have a dual antenna configuration repeat this process Section 7 1 and 7 2 must be completed by the o...

Page 22: ...t operating temperatures 30 C to 70 C Maximum humidity 90 relative humidity at 37 C 9 4 Power Consumption Supply voltage range 10 8 to 16 5 VDC with internal resettable fuse Low voltage threshold 10 8 VDC with visual indicator Current draw with 13 6 VDC applied in various modes Standby antenna OFF 0 35 amperes Ant ON no targets displayed 0 50 amperes Ant ON 55 target displayed 0 53 amperes Ant ON ...

Page 23: ...tion Dated 12 21 1999 Attention Randall Sanner NOT TRANSFERABLE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission s Rules and Regulations listed below FCC IDENTIFIER HTRCR 1KD Name of Grantee Decatur Electronics Inc Equipment Class Part 15 Field Disturbance Sensor Notes Traffic Safety Radar Frequency Out...

Page 24: ...ronics Responder 1000 in car video system Please call the Decatur Electronics sales staff to see which video systems will work with your Decatur radar device Q Does Decatur Electronics carry other law enforcement products A Yes Decatur offers handheld radar units a full line of OnSite radar speed and message trailers and the Responder line of in car video solutions Q Does Decatur Electronics have ...

Page 25: ...ou are interested in an extended warranty contact your sales representative to discuss the options 12 2 Service Return Procedure If you have questions want a quick problem diagnosis or need to return your Genesis II Select to the factory Call Decatur Electronics Customer Service or the approved Canadian repair depot and ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative Have the serial number of ...

Page 26: ... a 50 00 minimum service charge plus return shipping costs 13 How to Order Additional Products You can order upgrades when available to the Genesis II Select Directional from Decatur Electronics as well as cases power supplies tripods tuning forks different cable lengths and mounting brackets To see product descriptions or to order products visit the Decatur Electronics website at www DecaturRadar...

Page 27: ...llowing digital sequence hundreds tens ones CR CR ASCII decimal value 13 Appendix B Menu Feature The menu feature allows the operator to fine tune some of the settings of the radar To activate the menu feature press and hold the TEST button down until MENU is displayed in the mode window Pressing OPTN steps through the menu items and the antenna buttons change the settings Pressing the TEST button...

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