Laser Ally Speed LIDAR
Operator Guide
Doc: 30157 Rev. 12
Page 1: ...Laser Ally Speed LIDAR Operator Guide Doc 30157 Rev 12...
Page 2: ...npacking and Checking the LIDAR Device 7 Diagram Controls and Displays 7 Display Descriptions 9 Rear Panel Display LIDAR in Speed Mode 9 Head Up Display LIDAR in Speed Mode 9 Controls and Indicators 1...
Page 3: ...Vehicle Speeds 18 Speed Display Lock 19 Speed Display Lock Retention 19 Range Mode 20 Advanced Controls and Modes 21 Weather and Obstruction Modes 21 Normal Mode 21 Weather Mode 21 Obstruction Mode 22...
Page 4: ...7 Rev 12 Daily Recommended Test 29 Fixed Distance Test 30 Alignment Test 31 Certification 31 Maintenance and General Care 32 Cleaning 32 Storage 32 General Handling 33 LIMITED WARRANTY 34 Troubleshoot...
Page 5: ...stem and fast target acquisition using sophisticated robust data processing algorithms The Laser Ally Speed LIDAR was designed for lightweight operation and long battery life It provides numerous usef...
Page 6: ...f eye hazard Caution the use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Caution Precision Instrument Your LIDA...
Page 7: ...e DVD 5 Optional 8 X Magnification Monocular Your Laser Ally LIDAR may have come with special accessories Please check for packing lists or special instructions with any additional items Diagram Contr...
Page 8: ...tor Guide 8 Digital Ally Inc Doc 30157 Rev 12 Receiver Aperture Transmitter Aperture Laser Trigger Battery Compartment Head Up Display HUD Rear Panel Display Control Keypad Data Connector Accessory At...
Page 9: ...their respective sections of this manual Rear Panel Display LIDAR in Speed Mode Head Up Display LIDAR in Speed Mode Direction Indicator is receding HUD Aiming Reticle 36 Low Battery Indicator Speed D...
Page 10: ...y used functions have been assigned a dedicated button to allow for extremely fast setup and operation Following is a description of the available controls for your LIDAR system Additional details are...
Page 11: ...nction is indicated by the blue symbol located below the primary symbol on the button These secondary functions are active only in menu mode after pressing the button Mode Control Pressing toggles bet...
Page 12: ...Level 1 and Level 2 are typically used for night operation only and will most likely not be visible in normal daylight conditions Rear Panel Display Backlight The backlight for the rear panel display...
Page 13: ...d features as well as enter the Time Distance mode See Advanced Controls and Modes After the Menu button is pressed the blue functions on the dual use buttons become active After all settings have bee...
Page 14: ...settings at the lowest levels required for your environment Even if you have received the Battery Voltage Critical Warning you may be able to restart the LIDAR and gain usable time by switching the b...
Page 15: ...n Jam is indicated try moving the HUD aiming point to another location on the vehicle Basic Operation The following sections give an overview of the basic operation of the Laser Ally LIDAR for normal...
Page 16: ...e also functions with rechargeable NiMH C cells supplied with the optional Rechargeable Battery Kit Caution The LIDAR s battery end cap forms part of the watertight seal protecting the unit from rain...
Page 17: ...splay provides a precision aiming reticle speed calculation and other status information To find the sighting reticle click the trigger to wake up the LIDAR and look directly through the HUD letting y...
Page 18: ...nt of the motor vehicle the grill headlight or front license plate as they possess good reflective quality targets Good reflective targets for receding vehicles are the license plate rear of the vehic...
Page 19: ...for at least 1 second to establish robust confidence in the speed calculation Speed Display Lock Once a desired speed calculation is acquired the operator can lock the speed calculation on the rear pa...
Page 20: ...HUD to select your desired target Squeeze and hold the trigger until a range reading is displayed in the HUD and on the rear panel display The trigger may be continuously held as the unit is moved fro...
Page 21: ...additional restrictions placed upon the minimum distance at which a target can be acquired besides the normal minimum range specification If rain snow fog or other obstacles are present in the line o...
Page 22: ...t Obstruction Mode Wait for a couple of seconds and the LIDAR will prompt you to shoot the obstruction or press the Menu button to exit without effecting changes If Obstruction Mode is desired aim at...
Page 23: ...down the units will change in larger increments after about 10 seconds When the desired range value is in the display press the Enter button to accept Note once the operator begins to use the up down...
Page 24: ...e maximum range allowed for the LIDAR devices Direction Filter The Laser Ally LIDAR allows the user to set the system to display speeds on 1 Only approaching Vehicles 2 Only receding Vehicles or 3 Bot...
Page 25: ...en the targets the KPH Differential Distance test provides a quick check of the LIDAR s ability to measure the distance between two targets Use two flat targets approximately 0 5 metres x 0 5 metres s...
Page 26: ...vehicle s average speed over a known distance between two visible reference objects along the roadway To enter the Timed Distance Mode press Menu and then use the up down arrows to display Timed Dist...
Page 27: ...shoot the shorter range reference object If the shorter range reference object is located where you are standing with the LIDAR simply press Enter Otherwise shoot the shorter range reference object a...
Page 28: ...values ECCM Control The ECCM menu allows the operator to temporally disable the LIDAR s Electronic Counter Counter Measure anti jamming system To activate or disable the ECCM press then use the up do...
Page 29: ...ated digitally locked electronics to ensure continued accuracy However we recommend performing the following tests before each shift that the operator is going to use the Laser Ally for enforcement pu...
Page 30: ...e Once that measurement is completed and verified the operator must press The unit will then prompt the operator to perform a long range test The long range test must be at least 10 metres or greater...
Page 31: ...g verifies horizontal alignment Rotate the unit 90 onto its side while continuing to look through the HUD and repeat the above test to verify vertical alignment This will allow the operator to confirm...
Page 32: ...ilitate reaching the surfaces Note If you encounter a stain or speck that cannot be removed with gentle pressure do not increase the cleaning pressure as this may damage the lens coatings Small scratc...
Page 33: ...Handling The Laser Ally LIDAR is built to be rugged and endure many types of accident impacts and drops However please remember that much like a camera the LIDAR is a precision optical instrument tha...
Page 34: ...e return of the unit This warranty applies only to structural defects in the external housing and defects in a unit s internal electro optical components and circuitry and is void as to units that hav...
Page 35: ...with a unit might occur in the event of violent manoeuvres collisions or similar circumstances even if the unit was properly deployed and used We are not responsible for and we specifically disclaim a...
Page 36: ...ng Audio tone indicates an acquired speed but the displays show dashes 1 Speed is less than 8 KPH 2 Speed was acquired outside the set range windows or direction filter Adjust Min Max Ranges or Direct...
Page 37: ...peed Mode 15 m Range Mode 3 m Weather Mode 76 m Speed Min Max 8 to 320 KPH Speed Mode True Full time Continuous Tracking History Distance Accuracy 15 0 cm to one sigma Standard Error Distance Resoluti...
Page 38: ...aser Ally Speed LIDAR Operator Guide 38 Digital Ally Inc Doc 30157 Rev 12 Environmental Waterproof to IP67 Additional Features Timed Distance Stopwatch Mode Obstruction Mode Advanced Anti Jamming ECCM...
Page 39: ...s as compared to the actual vehicle speed when targeting the vehicle at an angle The diagram below shows the line V as the vehicle s travel direction and the LIDAR operator s line of sight O to the ta...
