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5.2.2 Fan Interference
Fan interference is one of the most common forms of interference
that you are likely to experience . It is caused when the radar
measures the speed of a blower fan that is within the beam path
of the radar . If the SI-3C™ is used inside of a building keep in mind
that furnace and air conditioner fans can cause interference . To
correct this, relocate the radar so it does not display spurious
speeds or turn off the fan motor .
5.2.3 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Operating electric motors can produce EMI . EMI from power seats
or windshield wipers can also produce spurious target speeds . To
correct the interference, simply turn off its source .
5.2.4 Feedback Interference
When the radar beam is directed at computer screens, streetlights,
and other electronic devices it can display spurious speeds .
Relocate the SI-3C™ to avoid the interference .
5.2.5 Multi-Path Beam Cancellation
If multi-path beam cancellation occurs, the target vehicle speed
sporadically blinks and reappears at semi-random intervals . This
type of interference occurs when the radar loses track of a target
because the target is reflecting two or more signals which are
interfering with each other . The SI-3C™ is immune from multi-path
cancellation .
5.2.6 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
The system can inadvertently process radio energy as Doppler
speeds including that from 2-way radios, airport radar, microwave
transmission towers, CB radio transmitters, and AM/FM
transmission towers . For this type of interference to occur, the SI-
3C™ must be operating very close to the radio transmitter .