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EAGLE

Traffic Safety Radar

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

P/N 006-0765-40

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Page 1: ...EAGLE II Traffic Safety Radar OPERATOR S MANUAL P N 006 0765 40 REV 0...

Page 2: ...trieval system or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission of Kustom Signals Inc 9325 Pflu...

Page 3: ...NTROL 4 4 5 GENERAL THEORY OF OPERATION 5 1 5 0 GENERAL THEORY 5 1 5 1 MICROWAVE RF EMISSIONS 5 2 6 TESTING PROCEDURES 6 1 6 0 OVERVIEW 6 1 6 1 POWER ON 6 1 6 2 AUTOMATIC SELF TEST 6 2 6 3 MANUAL TEST...

Page 4: ...2 MAN MADE INFLUENCES 8 2 8 3 GROUNDSPEED 8 5 9 RECOMMENDED CARE MAINTENANCE 9 1 9 0 CARE OF THE EAGLE II 9 1 10 CASE LAW 10 1 11 FCC LICENSING 11 1 11 0 FCC TRANSMITTER RULES AMENDED 11 1 11 1 FCC L...

Page 5: ...ners the opportunity to add features such as same direction fastest vehicle mode and the newest feature on all Eagle II series units TruTrak This feature automatically directs the DSP to search in a v...

Page 6: ...have that frequency clearly labeled on the fork Band Selection Automatic frequency sensing of selected antenna K or Ka System Accuracy Stationary 1 MPH 2 km h Moving 1 2 MPH 2 3 km h Operating Voltage...

Page 7: ...g w o pwr cord Display Unit Height 1 75 4 44 cm Width 6 50 16 51 cm Depth 1 25 3 17 cm Weight 13 oz 0 37 kg 2 1 Operational Speed Processor Digital Signal Processing DSP performs all signal analysis O...

Page 8: ...when mode of operation changes Speed Range Meets IACP NHTSA specifications Stationary Target channel sensitivity of 10 dB from 35 mph to 90 mph 5 db from 60 to 90 Moving opposite direction within 10...

Page 9: ...e Active speed displays will blank during this condition Locked speeds will remain Error ErX X 4 5 or 6 is displayed in TARGET window when an internal error in the operating system is detected Active...

Page 10: ...cm Ka DCM 3 75 9 5 cm Weight K band 1 88 lbs 0 85 kg Ka Band 0 7 lbs 0 32 kg Ka DCM 0 88 lbs 0 40 kg Microwave Source Gunn Effect Diode Beam Width K band 12 degrees Ka Band ALL 12 degrees Power Densi...

Page 11: ...lease contact your district sales manager or Kustom Signals Customer Service Department at 620 431 2700 or 800 835 0156 3 1 Materials Supplied Description The following equipment is normally included...

Page 12: ...ased range no target speeds being displayed or abnormal tones or noise in the audio Available for each Eagle II radar system is an auxiliary power receptacle which mounts under the dashboard and wires...

Page 13: ...areas within the vehicle 1 The indicator unit contains the unit s displays switches the circuit boards and processor The Eagle II s display panel can be located overhead on the dashboard or on the rad...

Page 14: ...tion kit P N 050 0200 00 will eliminate improper grounding 1 Attach the antenna to the mount 2 Connect the antenna to the Eagle II s indicator unit front antenna port Refer to Section 4 1 for antenna...

Page 15: ...an be turned on or off at the discretion of the operator To check the status of this filter momentarily depress the RANGE switch The word rnG will appear in the TARGET window and the range setting 1 6...

Page 16: ...les being monitored Moving Aim the antenna parallel to the ground and straight down the roadway 3 2 3 Rear Antenna Mounting 1 Place the antenna on the rear mounting bracket 2 Follow the procedure for...

Page 17: ...The plug connects into the SPDOMTR connector on the rear panel of the Eagle II 2 The bare end of the speedometer pulse cable will be connected to the patrol vehicle s electrical speedometer input cabl...

Page 18: ...ounting 3 8 If your vehicle year make and or model is not listed or you need hard copies please contact Kustom s Customer Service Department at 800 835 0156 If you are outside of the US and Canada ple...

Page 19: ...splays the strongest speed of target vehicles in both stationary and moving modes B Road Graphic Graphic indicates which antenna is selected and the mode of operation C LOCK Display Displays locked ta...

Page 20: ...unction is the decrement down control I RANGE Switch used to place the Eagle II in the range set mode Secondary function is the increment up control J IR Window Infrared wireless control window K HOLD...

Page 21: ...edometer Input Cable connector This cable attaches to the vehicle s speedometer to assist the DSP to process proper patrol speed PORT 1 will drive a Kustom Signals Giant Display or can be connected to...

Page 22: ...reless remote uses an infrared sensor that plugs into the remote jack The sensor is then secured in a location that allows convenient reception of the remote s infrared commands The remote control uni...

Page 23: ...g the Eagle II in a default mode 1 Power the Eagle II off 2 Depress and HOLD the power switch During the power on test sequence the unit will display the lamp test internal test and audio Aud and rang...

Page 24: ...range This feature will eliminate the often annoying anomalies such as shadowing combined patrol speeds splitting speeds and displaying speeds in the PATROL window when stopped at a traffic light or s...

Page 25: ...ncy Electromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz These exposure levels expressed in terms of power density are 10 mW cm2 for K band and Ka Band radar units Similarly the Occupational Safety and Health Admi...

Page 26: ...from 0 001 to 0 02 mW cm2 These measurements were obtained with the radars mounted inside vehicles as in normal operating conditions Since the NBS study other laboratories have duplicated these types...

Page 27: ...ternal tests and a crystal cross check to verify the accuracy of the speed processing circuitry If these pass successfully the unit will display PAS in the TARGET display stationary operation or both...

Page 28: ...speed readings will be inhibited 6 3 Manual Test The operator can depress the TEST switch at any time during normal radar operation to perform the lamp and internal tests as described in 6 4 If the Ea...

Page 29: ...t If these tests pass the TARGET window will display PAS If the TEST button is held depressed for greater than 10 seconds the internal test will proceed as a default condition NOTE No audio or range i...

Page 30: ...erator must place the unit in the TEST mode to read tuning forks Momentarily depress the TEST switch Upon releasing this switch the Eagle II will complete the internal tests and enter the tuning fork...

Page 31: ...w maximum range After releasing the RANGE switch the rnG display will remain for 2 seconds then the displays will return to normal operation 3 If the antenna label reads DCM momentarily press the TEST...

Page 32: ...ard The TARGET speed display should still indicate 55 or 65 80 km h as long as the tuning fork is ringing Depress the LOCK REL switch a second time and the locked speed should be erased 8 Depress the...

Page 33: ...not obtained during the previous tests check the following 1 Verify that the tuning forks are the proper tuning forks supplied with the unit 2 Striking the tuning forks too hard or on a metallic surf...

Page 34: ...the error can be corrected 6 7 Speedometer Input Synchronization The initial use of the Eagle II with speedometer pulse input requires the radar unit to be synchronized with the speedometer 1 After in...

Page 35: ...ut is used only to steer or guide the DSP to look for the patrol Doppler signal in a specific area ignoring other signals 3 During normal operation at patrol speeds below the minimum limit 10 MPH 16 k...

Page 36: ...can obtain speeds of vehicles approaching the patrol vehicle from an opposite direction and receding from the patrol vehicle in the opposite direction NOTE The following guide to operating the Eagle I...

Page 37: ...National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s Basic Training Program in RADAR Speed Measurement for speed reduction information due to cosine angle effect 4 Adjust the Doppler audio for the desire...

Page 38: ...the range level The displays will return to their normal mode after approximately two seconds from the last switch entry or momentarily depress the HOLD switch to return to normal operation immediatel...

Page 39: ...ange to the desired level Level 1 target must be very close before the Eagle II will display the target s speed Level 6 maximum range Set fan interference filter to the desired state see previous sect...

Page 40: ...rack the violator s speed in the TARGET window as long as the vehicle is in the antenna beam 6 If the operator switches to the opposite antenna the antenna mode indicator for the selected antenna at t...

Page 41: ...tor should be lit MODE Select Moving SAME OPP Select Opposite or FRNT REAR Select Antenna 2 Select the desired antenna front or rear if equipped with dual antennas by depressing the FRONT REAR switch...

Page 42: ...e activated with a locked speed in the LOCK window 4 Complete a tracking history on a target vehicle as described in Sect 7 2 Step 3 and verify the radar s patrol speed reading with the patrol vehicle...

Page 43: ...the remote control Depressing the switch again will return the PATROL display 10 To manually unlock or clear the locked speeds depress the LOCK REL switch This will clear the LOCK and PATROL windows N...

Page 44: ...le II is connected to the speedometer pulse input it will operate as a standard radar until it detects speedometer pulses Then it will automatically reconfigure to the stored synchronization code Afte...

Page 45: ...nce configuration mode which can be used by technicians for diagnosis and troubleshooting This mode can be accessed by holding the POWER switch depressed for 5 seconds or longer It can be immediately...

Page 46: ...nge of the Eagle II The patrol speed can also be affected by driving rain It is recommended that the operator check the patrol speed reading and the patrol vehicle s speedometer often during rainy per...

Page 47: ...when the radar unit receives a stronger signal from a large vehicle traveling the same direction than the groundspeed return signal of the patrol vehicle This difference speed may be placed in the PA...

Page 48: ...ory 5 If the power supply voltage drops below the minimum operating voltage the Eagle II will not display any new speed readings until the low voltage condition is no longer exists Lo will be displaye...

Page 49: ...The Eagle II s DSP processing attempts to distinguish fan speeds from actual vehicles and will ignore fan interference signals Refer to Sec 7 5 Setting Fan Interference Filter Mode NOTE Refer to the N...

Page 50: ...n which is helpful in situations such as shadowing or combined speeds While this technology will eliminate most of the influences found in moving radar it is still the responsibility of the operator t...

Page 51: ...requires the operator to pay close attention to the patrol speed Since rain fog and snow may affect the ability of the radar system to find groundspeed the operator must verify that the radar s patrol...

Page 52: ...lity Prompt action can minimize any damage 3 Outside mounted antennas are designed for constant exposure to the elements Periodic checking of the antenna for cracked or damaged lens or cables is recom...

Page 53: ...y an authorized service center for possible receiver diode degradation Receiver diode degradation has no effect on the unit s accuracy but will result in unsatisfactory target range 7 Kustom Signals r...

Page 54: ...rence B State vs Shelt Ohio 1975 75 D O 3682 L 75 166 Establishes that the courts may take judicial notice of the reliability of moving radar Reference C Honeycutt vs Commonwealth KY 1966 408 SW 2d 42...

Page 55: ...or 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 speedom...

Page 56: ...tters within the specified technical parameters Each licensee must take effective measures to ensure the integrity of his communications system including periodic evaluation of receiver performance in...

Page 57: ...unications systems To provide the Commission with a record of such units in use the licensees are required to list the number of speed detection units and the frequencies on which they operate at the...

Page 58: ...till exists remove unit from service Reseat the cigarette plug in the socket Check fuses if using vehicle s cigarette socket Unit will not complete test cycle or shows Err message Verify the power plu...

Page 59: ...g fork test Verify that the unit is NOT in the HOLD mode If the antenna label reads DCM the radar must be in TEST mode to read tuning forks Test mode can be selected by pressing the TEST button and is...

Page 60: ...audio and verify that a Doppler tone is heard when targets are present If no Doppler tone is heard change antennas or remove unit from service Refer to fan interference in Sec 8 2 Remove unit from se...

Page 61: ...the setting press MODE Place unit in stationary mode and unsquelch audio Drive patrol vehicle and verify the TARGET window displays proper groundspeed and the Doppler audio is free of interference If...

Page 62: ...Sec 6 7 If above tests fail remove speedometer input cable from rear panel and depress TEST switch Unit will now function as a standard radar No target readings in moving mode Verify that the unit is...

Page 63: ...ice if above tests fail Short range Verify the range control is properly set for the desired distance to the target vehicle Verify the desired antenna is selected Verify the antenna is properly aimed...

Page 64: ...ctrical noise problems Remove unit from service if above tests fail Intermittent Readings Sometimes caused by multiple targets traveling at or near the same speed Verify the range control is properly...

Page 65: ...le Verify vehicle electrical influences See Short Range listed above Fan interference Place unit in stationary mode Unsquelch audio and turn audio to mid range value Set range control to level 6 Move...

Page 66: ...f the available parameters Each has a number after the option An example will be given to instruct the operator how to change the unit Option Add No AUTO UNLOCK 0 Automatic UNLOCK 1 OPEN Minimum Audio...

Page 67: ...turned off in the field 13 1 1 Minimum Audio Level The Eagle II defaults to allow the audio level to be to 0 audio off If it is required that the audio cannot be turned off add 4 to the Options total...

Page 68: ...es Using the above options list add all the numbers for the options you want active NOTE default options such as MPH and Patrol Blank have a value of zero 0 To enter the Options Menu mode power the un...

Page 69: ...ateway unencrypted output 32 and MPH 0 These numbers are added for a total of 41 When the menu function is entered see above use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the number shown in the LOCK window un...

Page 70: ...er s or Lessee s exclusive remedy under this Warranty is limited to repair to the manufacturer s operational specifications or replacement at the sole discretion of Kustom Signals Inc or its agent of...

Page 71: ...ch 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 disclaims...

Page 72: ...hargeable batteries light bulbs transmitter carrying pouch and microphone cables w microphone and windscreen are considered consumable items and as such are not covered by this warranty SMART RADAR SM...

Page 73: ...4 3 Cosine Factor 7 2 D Display Function 4 1 Size 2 3 Display Dimming 4 2 E Equipment Mounting 3 2 Equipment Supplied 3 1 F Fan Filter 3 5 7 3 Fan Interference 3 5 7 3 7 9 8 2 8 4 12 7 12 8 FCC Licens...

Page 74: ...ometer Pulse Cable 3 7 Interference Man Made 8 2 Natural 8 1 L Law See Case Law LOCK REL Auto Release 7 5 7 8 13 1 13 2 Button 4 1 4 4 Moving Mode 7 7 Stationary Mode 7 5 Low Voltage 2 4 8 3 M Mainten...

Page 75: ...e Auxiliary 3 2 Location 4 3 R Range Control 4 2 7 3 Rear Panel 4 3 Remote Control 4 4 Broken or Lost 4 5 S Setup 7 2 Specifications General 2 1 Operational 2 2 Speed Range 2 3 Speedometer Synchroniza...

Page 76: ...Control 4 4 TEST 4 1 T Test Indicator 4 2 Test Mode 6 4 Testing 6 1 Accuracy 6 3 Automatic Self Test 6 2 Failure 6 8 12 2 12 4 12 5 12 6 12 7 Manual 6 2 Power On 6 1 Speedometer 6 8 7 7 Tuning Fork 6...

Page 77: ...INDEX U Unsquelch Audio 3 5 4 1 7 2 V Video Interface Protocol 13 1 13 3 W Warranty 14 1...

Page 78: ...is information will vary by vehicle make and model year Kustom Signals recommends contacting the vehicle manufacturer and following their instructions with respect to mounting of radar units and other...

Page 79: ...UNIT SERIAL NUMBER_____________ ON DUTY TEST OFF DUTY TEST DATE TEST FORK READ DRIVE RADAR SIGN TEST FORK READ DRIVE RADAR SIGN COMMENTS...

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