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REFERENCE MANUAL

KPN 006-0821-00

Rev. 0

Summary of Contents for Pro-Lite

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Page 3: ...eserved Printed in the United States of America This publication may not be reproduced stored in a retrieval 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 Pflumm Road Lenexa Kansas 66215 3347 ...

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Page 5: ...ion 9 Pro Lite HUD version 10 Status Displays 10 Operation 11 Setup 11 SELF TEST sequence 14 Mode option selection 16 Minimum and Maximum Distance Range DIST 17 Backlight 18 Audio Volume 19 Brightness 20 DIFF DISTANCE Differential Distance Test Optional 21 Stopwatch Feature 21 Environment Menu Weather or Obstruction Mode 22 Target Direction Menu 23 Accuracy Tests 24 DIFF DISTANCE Differential Dist...

Page 6: ...30 Stopwatch Enter Mode 30 Stopwatch Measure Mode 32 External Output Signal 34 Power Conservation Features 34 Battery Operation 34 Care and Maintenance 36 Troubleshooting Procedures 37 Regulatory Compliance 38 Eye Safety 38 FCC Information 40 Specifications 41 Operational 42 Warranty 43 ...

Page 7: ...vice and easier to train personnel in its use These improvements include Improved range and accuracy and resolution Water resistant Self contained replaceable AA batteries Improved power management features with a low voltage warning and a sleep mode to conserve battery power Single shot or full tracking history versions Optical Square aiming reticle to define the laser beam size and speed digits ...

Page 8: ... carton for signs of damage Any damage evident should be immediately reported to the carrier Kustom Signals Inc is not responsible for damage sustained during shipping Upon opening the carton check the contents against the following list of included items Pro Lite laser speed detection system Operator s Manual Eye Safety certification Accuracy calibration certification Two 2 AA batteries Options a...

Page 9: ...collimated or focused into an extremely narrow beam for absolute target identification The signal transmitted by the Pro Lite travels in a straight line of sight as opposed to the fringing effect that is characteristic of microwave emissions The technology used by the Pro Lite to measure distances and speeds is referred to as LIDAR which stands for LIght Detection And Ranging When the trigger is d...

Page 10: ...e range speed measurement function locks and releases speed and range displays On turns on primary power Enter activates the text Menu item selected on the LCD C TEST ARROW Dual function pushbutton switch Test Activates the test mode where the unit runs an internal self test routine Down ARROW permits the user to navigate within the Menu items appearing on the LCD D MODE ARROW Dual function pushbu...

Page 11: ...nual Page 5 H x 20 Mounting Screw provides a mounting point for a tripod monopod connection or lanyard FIGURE 1 G I O Connector E Menu ESC B Fire On Enter D Mode Arrow C Test Arrow F Aiming Sight A LCD H X 20 Mounting Screw ...

Page 12: ... manual will insure the device works at peak performance Fire ON Enter The Fire trigger of the Pro Lite performs three functions When the trigger is depressed it activates the firing of laser pulses for the range and or speed measurement functions of the system When the trigger is released the last displayed range and speed reading are retained on the displays The locked range and speed displays c...

Page 13: ...erential Distance Menu item it also selects the distance displayed MODE ARROW This is a dual function pushbutton switch The Mode switch toggles between Speed and Range modes While in Menu screens this switch functions as an up selector Upon initial power up the unit defaults to Speed mode MENU ESC This is a dual function pushbutton switch In the Speed mode or the Range mode the primary set up Menu...

Page 14: ... range of the target as the operator continues to observe the target updating 4 times per second creating a tracking history that is useful as court evidence The Pro Lite single shot version takes one speed or range reading for each trigger depression The aiming reticle is an illuminated square that approximately replicates the laser beam spot size As seen from the rear of the instrument the aimin...

Page 15: ...ed of an approaching target will be displayed with no prefix When status messages arise the HUD will read HELP referring the operator to the rear panel displays for further information Examples of such status messages occur during Low Voltage or error conditions or when self test failures are detected These indications in the HUD allow the operator to track vehicle speeds and to monitor critical o...

Page 16: ... the unit STATUS DISPLAYS The Pro Lite provides user alerts on the LCD back panel They are listed below Low Voltage Alert Internal battery voltage has fallen below approximately 2 0 volts When the LV Alert appears and an internal battery installed it is an indication the unit will shortly exhaust the battery This alert appears approximately every two minutes until the battery is exhausted HELP wil...

Page 17: ... the instrument relative to the roadway upon which traffic is moving and with the actual setup in or around the patrol car or motorcycle In selecting a location for monitoring traffic be aware that the Pro Lite is subject to the cosine effect in the same manner as conventional microwave radar and other laser based speed measuring systems The cosine effect is a principle that states the apparent me...

Page 18: ...t Another factor in selecting a setup location is for normal operation you should have a clear line of sight to the target vehicle during the entire measurement interval Intervening objects such as signposts utility poles fences and tree branches may prevent the instrument from gathering sufficient valid measurement data to display a speed reading It is also better to select a setup location where...

Page 19: ...ields it is preferred to operate the unit through the side glass although this may also result in some loss of range performance Speed accuracy is not affected by windshield or side glass only targeting range Due to the extremely narrow beam width of the Pro Lite that makes precise target identification possible it may be difficult to aim at long ranges if operated handheld For those situations us...

Page 20: ...wing tests Indicator Test checks all digits of the LCD and the HUD for correct operation Accuracy Test performs a comparison between two independent timing circuits to verify that the range and speed determination circuits are operating properly Program Memory Test Checks unit s programmable memory for validity Self Test Checksum PASS Self Test TIMER PASS ...

Page 21: ...easure before entering the default operating mode The screen is displayed below The displays indicate Feet MPH for English units or km h for metric units Default Display Upon initial power up the unit defaults to Speed mode and displays the following If the user wishes to leave the unit in the speed mode no further operator action is required Speed Range Units Feet MPH Self Test Version X X ...

Page 22: ...he ARROW segment of the push button becomes functional when an operator Menu item is selected as outlined in the MENU ESC pushbutton switch description To return to the speed mode press the MODE switch again Both Speed and Range display again on the LCD and the HUD displays speed measurements MENU ESC The MENU display is used to provide access to set up and operating features of the Pro Lite Enter...

Page 23: ...on of the MIN Menu item the following screen appears The arrow switches on the unit are then used to increase and decrease the minimum range setting The distance changes in one 1 foot or one meter increments When the desired minimum distance setting is achieved press the ENTER switch This action returns you to the main Menu Maximum Distance Display and Control From the DISTANCE Menu use the arrow ...

Page 24: ...to the main Menu Each time the Pro Lite is powered up the maximum range control setting defaults to its last setting selected by the operator NOTE The Pro Lite will remember any change to this feature If you select a different max or min distance the next time you use the unit those distances will still be operational To return to different MAX or MIN distances select them in the usual manner The ...

Page 25: ...n aiming the Pro Lite The aiming tone is activated when the trigger is depressed and a staccato or chirping tone is heard when no valid target is in range such as aiming the unit at the sky As the quality of range data from a target improves the chirp rate increases indicating proper aiming of the Pro Lite When a range or speed is actually displayed the chirping simultaneously changes to a solid t...

Page 26: ...the selected level Once the desired level is achieved press ENTER to confirm the selection NOTE The Pro Lite will remember any change to this feature If you select a different volume level the next time you use the unit that level will still be operational To return to a different volume select that volume in the usual manner The Pro Lite will then remember that volume Brightness The brightness co...

Page 27: ... Lite will remember any change to this feature If you select a different brightness level the next time you use the unit that level will still be operational To return to a different brightness select that level in the usual manner The Pro Lite will then remember that brightness level DIFF DISTANCE Differential Distance Test Optional The differential distance test feature is used as an optional ac...

Page 28: ...tem performance by setting the minimum range to approximately 150 feet This dramatically improves both the speed and range performance of the unit in poor weather conditions or when there are visual obstructions between the operator and the intended target Note that no speed or range readings are possible inside 150 feet while in the POOR environment mode When this Menu item is selected the follow...

Page 29: ...cted all approaching vehicle speeds are displayed in the normal manner However if a receding vehicle is targeted the letters Apr are displayed in the HUD to inform the user that the unit is in the approaching target mode For the standard unit this information will be displayed on the rear panel LCD No speeds are displayed on receding vehicles Likewise if RECEDING is selected the letters rEC displa...

Page 30: ...laser pulses is helpful when using overhead wires Rotate the Pro Lite so that it is at right angles to its normal operating position positioned on its side and repeat the process to verify horizontal alignment If any range reading is obtained when the aiming reticle is not directly over the target or any other test is failed the unit is to be removed from service and sent in to Customer Service Ta...

Page 31: ...s such as 50 or 75 feet not 50 26 or 74 87 It is strongly recommended that distances between 50 and 100 feet be used for practical reasons and that the zero foot point measurement point be carefully marked The minimum target separation should be 10 feet Position the Pro Lite so that the front face of the unit is precisely placed at the zero foot point You may find that using a tripod or monopod wi...

Page 32: ...rence For example if the targets were placed at exactly 80 feet and 55 feet with a final separation of 25 feet the final speed reading on the Pro Lite must be 49 50 or 51 This assumes the target has moved this distance in 1 3 second Other range differences can work The proper speed is 2 x differential distance If the Pro Lite does not pass the test recheck the target mounts distances aiming and re...

Page 33: ... When the instrument is squarely aimed at a moving target and is processing valid speed data the tone becomes constant At this point the target speed appears on the HUD in place of the dashes The speed indication is preceded by a sign if the target is receding and no sign when the target is approaching Both the and for approaching targets will be shown on the rear panel LCD When using the Pro Lite...

Page 34: ...eed and range readings will be erased Comparing this reading with your visual estimate of speed constitutes tracking history Comparing several readings to your visual speed estimate is another means of completing tracking history for the courts These readings cannot be recalled If the audio function is activated a single beep tone will be heard also indicating the unit has determined the speed and...

Page 35: ...ence trouble getting a range reading to a certain part of a distant object try a different flatter surface of the object that may have superior reflective characteristics Pro Lite has a maximum targeting distance of 1 500 The Pro Lite has a maximum targeting distance of 2 000 If the Pro Lite is aimed at a fairly large distant object and then panned or swept across the surface of the structure you ...

Page 36: ... in this mode 1 use a pre measured distance 2 measure a range followed by a second range and use the difference 3 measure a range and use your location as the second point The initial stopwatch Menu screen appears as Stopwatch Enter Mode The ENTER selection is used to enter the unit of measure to be used in the stopwatch mode Option 1 The ENTER screen is shown below Use either of the arrows to cho...

Page 37: ...er arrow to make the selection and press ENTER The stopwatch ready screen displays as follows When the target passes the first reference point press and release the trigger once When it passes the second reference point press the trigger a second time to stop the timing function The calculated average speed is shown under Speed in the LCD display window and the time in tenths of a second is shown ...

Page 38: ...rigger The range appears in the area next to Dist1 After a suitable range is obtained press TEST ARROW The next screen appears If the second point is the location where the operator is standing simply press TEST ARROW and the Pro Lite uses Dist1 as the total distance or you can obtain a second range by aiming the unit at another target and depressing the trigger NOTE You must aim at targets that a...

Page 39: ... points must be in a straight line for the distance measurements to be accurate The user can increase or decrease this range using the unit s arrows When complete press ENTER The Audio Control Menu which permits the user to enable or disable the audio alert prompts during the stopwatch function will appear Use either arrow to make the selection and press ENTER The stopwatch ready screen displays T...

Page 40: ...no locked speed or range readings the Pro Lite enters sleep mode To restore the unit to normal operation press the FIRE ENTER switch If there is a locked speed and or range reading it will blank from the HUD but remain on the rear panel LCD Depressing the trigger will erase these readings The unit also turns off if no activity has occurred after a period of time in the locked speed Mode An audio c...

Page 41: ... below illustrates the correct insertion of the 2 AA size batteries FIGURE 2 A figure is provided in the battery compartment to assist in the proper orientation of the batteries Please check your local or state regulations on disposal of batteries ...

Page 42: ...the optical surface to be cleaned Then using a clean lint free cloth or lens cleaning tissue dampened with low residue isopropyl alcohol gently wipe the optical surface with a circular motion A cotton swab may facilitate cleaning of the HUD lens and the lower surface of the HUD combiner glass Repeat the cleaning procedure if necessary DO NOT USE A SHIRT OR JACKET TO CLEAN THE LENS Note During the ...

Page 43: ... In the event of suspected instrument malfunction double check the setup and operational procedures as well as the power source If all these appear satisfactory and the Pro Lite still does not perform properly it should be returned to the Kustom Signals factory for service Visit www kustomsignals com and click on the Parts Returns Forms tab choose the Returns Order Form icon Fill out the form subm...

Page 44: ...al risk A good description of this category is provided by the Laser Institute of America as follows Class I A Class I laser is considered eye safe based upon current medical knowledge This class includes all lasers or laser systems which cannot emit levels of optical radiation above the exposure limits for the eye under any exposure conditions inherent in the design of the laser product There may...

Page 45: ...mal operation excluding intentional abuse the Pro Lite is completely safe for human exposure Persons interested in receiving further information regarding laser safety regulations are encouraged to contact one of the following organizations for assistance Laser Institute of America 12424 Research Parkway Suite 130 Orlando FL 32826 US Department of Health and Human Sciences Center for Devices and R...

Page 46: ... tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio co...

Page 47: ... ALERT Low voltage WARNING Low volt Battery Voltage VDC Current ma 3 0 350 3 0 355 3 0 190 3 0 96 3 0 0 05 2 0 VDC nominal 1 8 VDC nominal 2 each 1 5 VDC nominal AA size Alkaline Operating Temperature 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F 90 relative humidity 37 C non condensing Dimensions Weight 4 87 L x 5 73 W x 1 92 H 19 oz with batteries Eye Safety CDRH Class 1 Eye safe ...

Page 48: ... Rate 200 Hertz Range Resolution 0 1 foot 0 1 m Range Display Accuracy 6 inches 15 m one standard deviation when targeting a flat surface Beam Width 3 ft X 3 ft at 1000 feet 1 m X 1 m at 304 8 meters 3 0 mr vertical x 3 0 mr horizontal Acquisition Time typical 0 3 second for 60 mph target typical Auxiliary Output Outputs speed and range data RS 232 Operational Speed Accuracy Test Press the trigger...

Page 49: ... agent for the Equipment as i is covered by this Warranty ii is delivered to Kustom Signals Inc or its agent at the Owner s or Lessee s expense within the term of this Warranty iii upon examination thereof discloses to the exclusive satisfaction of Kustom Signals Inc or its agent to have been defective in material or workmanship Warranty service and repairs must be performed by an Authorized Kusto...

Page 50: ... any kind other than as herein expressly provided expressed or implied and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose You may have additional rights under this Warranty that vary from state to state No action for breach of this warranty may be commenced more than one year after the date of alleged breach Equipment supplied with Consumab...

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