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FAST-18T Radar Speed Display Trailer user Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when 

the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful 

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or 

modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to 

operate the equipment.

Thank you for the purchase of a FAST–18T Radar 

Speed Display Trailer. The FAST–18T was designed for 

community streets or major roadways where speeding 

is a problem. This manual will guide you through all of 

the aspects of using your new trailer. Please read and 

understand this manual and review the unpacking 

checklist in 

“Unpacking and Checking Carton 

Contents”

 to be sure that you’ve received everything 

you need prior to starting.

Take a moment to record the model and serial numbers 

below so that you have them in a safe place for future use. 

You’ll find them on the left side of the trailer as shown in 

Figure A.
MODEL NUMBER: ________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________________
DATE OF PURCHASE: ______________________________
OPTIONS PURCHASED: ____________________________

Please remember to take you new FAST–18T trailer to your local Motor Vehicle Department for inspection and 

registration prior to use (if required by your state). A lighted license plate bracket has been provided on the center rear 

of your trailer for your convenience. 

1. 

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS

Item

Qty

Description

B

C

E

F

A

D

**Please note: Record your key numbers below for future reference 

if replacement keys are necessary. See “If You Lose Keys” in 

“Troubleshooting Tips”

 for more information. Replacement key are only 

available from the lock manufacturer.

Key # _____________ Key # _____________

A

(1)

FAST–18T Radar Speed Display Trailer

B

(1)

“YOUR SPEED” Sign  

(mounted on trailer above display)

C

(1)

“SPEED LIMIT” Sign (Mounted On Swing Arm)

D

(1 ea) “0”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5” and “6” Numbered  

Overlay Signs (On Sign)

E

(1)

Locking Hitch Pin For Swing Arm

F

(1)

Hitch Safety Pin

Additional Items (Not Shown):
G

(1)

Key Fob

H

(2)

Key For Sign “On/Off” Switch

I

(1)

“L” Key For Signage (Allen Wrench)

J

(2)

Key For Swing Arm Hitch Pin  

On The “SPEED LIMIT” Sign

K

(1)

Jack Handle

L

(1)

Car-end Light Pigtail (For Towing Vehicle)

M

(1)

Enclosure (Triangle) Key

In addition you may have ordered on or more of the 

following options (Not Shown):
N

(1)

Trailer Cover

O

(1)

Locking Lug Set With Key

Summary of Contents for Adaptive FAST-18T

Page 1: ...FAST 18T RADAR SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Functions 6 2 Setting the Clock and Timed Events 10 3 Readout Results 11 4 Advanced Features 12 5 Charging The Battery 13 6 Solar Power Information 14 7 Maintenance Cleaning Care 15 Section C Technica...

Page 3: ...so that you have them in a safe place for future use You ll find them on the left side of the trailer as shown in Figure A MODEL NUMBER ________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ________________...

Page 4: ...e ball and roll it into position To set the leveling jacks 1 Extend leg of jack towards the center of trailer Figure 2a to release the jack Swing leg down until the tabs engage in the locking slots Fi...

Page 5: ...15 and numbers are included to change the left digit to accommodate speeds from 05 to 65 MPH Figure 5 3 ANTI THEFT PRECAUTIONS We recommend a few ways to keep your trailer secure 1 Lock the Hitch Ball...

Page 6: ...cting down When the sign is in run mode holding both buttons in for 1 second resets the sign without having to cycle the power key To replace its battery replace with a type CR2032 12volt alkaline cel...

Page 7: ...un continuously not recommended for overly long periods of time when on battery power only VIOLATOR ALERT 1 MS MINIMUM SPEED After seeing the VA screen the display will show MS see photo below along w...

Page 8: ...e reached stop and wait for the next screen to appear after approximately 5 seconds VIOLATOR ALERT 6 BL BLANKING SPEED The display will show BL which is the speed limit that the display will no longer...

Page 9: ...hing Speed to display Push the button to set desired speed 7 Wait five seconds for BL Blanking Speed to display Push the button to set desired speed 8 After five seconds the last speed sets and the di...

Page 10: ...that the arrows will follow which are described in detail below ARROW PATTERN NUMBERS 1 Selects a FAST FLASHING RATE SET OF ARROWS 2 Selects a MEDIUM FLASHING RATE SET OF ARROWS 3 Selects the SLOW FLA...

Page 11: ...If the green light doesn t react to pressing buttons on the key fob repeat the process and try again it could take a few attempts DEMO MODE CODE 1235 After entering demo mode the word DEMO will scroll...

Page 12: ...eans the Set time Availability was on and will now be turned off We recommend the Set Time Availability be Off for most applications KPH DISPLAY TOGGLE 9997 The display will show KPH MODE where you ca...

Page 13: ...NING THE SET TIME AVAILABILITY ON AND OFF This feature simply leaves the Set Time mode in or out of the main menu On means the Set Time Availability was off and will now be turned on Off means the Set...

Page 14: ...seconds for MN Current Minute to display MN is displayed Push the button to set 17 5 CHARGING THE BATTERY Your FAST 18T will run for 7 10 days between charges For optimum results turn off the power a...

Page 15: ...the charging leads are loose or intermittent 6 SOLAR POWER INFORMATION SOLAR PANEL If you purchased the Solar Upgrade Package you ll have a Solar Charge Controller inside your trailer next to the bat...

Page 16: ...ly charged Hence for indication of the best supplemental solar charging taking place at any time out in the field note the solar controller green LED It can provide an approximate indication of how we...

Page 17: ...est quality deep cycle AGM type battery It is a spill leak proof battery that is DOT approved and requires no maintenance Check the posts for corrosion periodically If kept charged with regular cycles...

Page 18: ...ation Please call for authorized RMA before returning any parts 4 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS a If no speed is displayed 1 Check battery s with a voltage meter to be sure they are outputting at least 12 volt...

Page 19: ...he and keys set the correct Month Day Year Hour and Minutes When you have the correct number entered press the Enter key to get to the next field f When all the fields have been completed the display...

Page 20: ...is 8 characters long and can be any combination of letters numbers and spaces The default file name is in MMDDYY RU2 format If the first file is not deleted and the card is used again on the same date...

Page 21: ...o the card as vehicles are recorded The data can be recovered if the card is not cleared Write Error Card Error Try another SD or Format Card If the SD card is bad or full this message will appear If...

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