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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
P/N 006-0679-40
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Copyright © 2003, Kustom Signals, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
2. Specifications................................................................. 2.1
2.0 General............................................................... 2.1
2.1 Operational......................................................... 2.2
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1
Section 2--Specifications
2.0 GENERAL
2.1
Section 2--Specifications
2.1 OPERATIONAL
2.2
Section 2--Specifications
Display Type: High brightness LED
Target - .4" (10.16 mm), Patrol
and Lock - .3" (7.62 mm)
2.3
Section 2--Specifications
Indicators:
Low Voltage: "Lo" displayed in TARGET
window when supply voltage
falls below input of 10.8 VDC.
Locked speeds will remain.
Radio Frequency "rFi" is displayed in TARGET
Interference: window during radio frequency
interference. 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 speed displays will blank.
Locked speeds will remain.
Hold: "HLd" is displayed in TARGET
window when system is not
transmitting. Controlled by
remote or front panel switch.
Road Graphic: These indicators are used to show
the mode of operation and
selected antenna.
2.4
Section 2--Specifications
Antenna:
Height
K-band 3.25" (8.26 cm)
Ka-Band 2.52" (6.4 cm)
Width
K-band 7.3" (18.54 cm)
Ka-Band 2.52" (6.4 cm)
Depth
K-band 3.6" (9.14 cm)
Ka-Band 3.2" (8.13 cm)
Weight
K-band 1.88 lbs (0.85 kg)
Ka-Band 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
Polarization Circular
Receiver: Low noise Schottky diode.
Weather Resistant For mounting inside or outside
vehicle.
2.5
Section 3—Inspection & Mounting
Remove the unit from the shipping carton and check the
packing list against your original purchase order. If the
shipment is incomplete or a parts error has been made,
please contact your district sales manager or Kustom
Signals Customer Service Department at (620) 431-2700
or 800-835-0156.
Description
The following equipment is normally included:
Optional
Wireless Remote Control
Battery Pack and Charger
7 or 12-inch Dash Mount
Window Mount
Heavy Duty Carrying Case
Auxiliary Power Receptacle Cable
3.1
Section 3—Inspection & Mounting
3.2
Section 3—Inspection & Mounting
3.3
Section 3—Inspection & Mounting
3.4
Section 3—Inspection & Mounting
3.5
Section 3—Inspection & Mounting
3.6
Section 3—Inspection & Mounting
4. Position the antenna cable behind the rear seat and
under the rear floorboard, then route up to the logic
unit and connect. This method of mounting will
minimize the antenna from moving around in the
vehicle should it break loose in an accident. It should
also prevent anyone from using the cable as a weapon
against the officer.
3.7
Section 3—Inspection & Mounting
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, please call (620)
431-2700.
3.8
Section 4—Unit Description
A B C D
E F G H I L M
J K
4.1
Section 4—Unit Description
4.2
Section 4—Unit Description
4.3
Section 4—Unit Description
A B
C D
4.4
Section 4—Unit Description
4.5
Section 4—Unit Description
4.6
Section 5--General Theory of Operation
5.0 GENERAL
5.1
Section 5--General Theory of Operation
5.2
Section 5--General Theory of Operation
Another reference document on this topic is a DOT
publication entitled "Field Strength Measurements of
Speed Measuring Radar Units" (NHTSA Technical Report
#DOT-HS-805 928). This report documents a series of
tests performed by the National Bureau of Standards on
twenty-two commonly used models of traffic radar units,
from six different manufacturers including Kustom.
Aperture power density levels measured were from 0.25 to
2.82 mW/cm2, while back-lobe power density values
ranged 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 of
measurements, producing consistently similar results.
For a free copy of the latest information regarding the safe
human exposure standards, please call or write Kustom to
request the "RF Emissions Packet." You may contact us at
our corporate headquarters:
Kustom Signals, Inc.
9325 Pflumm
Lenexa, KS 66215-3347
(913)492-1400
While traffic radar devices do emit microwave energy, the
levels are so low that there are no probable harmful effects.
You may use your Kustom radar unit with complete
confidence in its safety, as well as in its accuracy.
5.3
Section 6--Testing Procedures
6.0 GENERAL
6.1 POWER ON
6.1
Section 6--Testing Procedures
This test is automatic and will not interfere with any radar
speed readings being taken. The test does not appear in the
displays, but if an error is detected during this test, the
TARGET display will indicate “ErX” and further speed
readings will be inhibited.
6.2
Section 6--Testing Procedures
6.3
Section 6--Testing Procedures
6.4
Section 6--Testing Procedures
6.5
Section 6--Testing Procedures
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
surface will cause spurious overtones from the tuning
forks. This may cause the speed readings to be slightly
higher than specified. These readings are only
momentary and the proper readings should appear as
the false overtones dissipate.
NOTE: Do not move the tuning forks after they have been
placed in front of the antenna.
6.6
Section 6--Testing Procedures
6.7
Section 6--Testing Procedures
6.8
Section 7--System Operation
7.1
Section 7--System Operation
7.1 SETUP
7.2
Section 7--System Operation
7.3
Section 7--System Operation
7.4
Section 7--System Operation
7.5
Section 7--System Operation
7.6
Section 7--System Operation
7.7
Section 7--System Operation
7.8
Section 7--System Operation
9. The operator may blank the locked patrol speed display
window, during lock, after the patrol speed has flashed,
by depressing the PATROL BLANK switch on the
remote control. Depressing the switch again will return
the PATROL display.
7.9
Section 7--System Operation
7.10
Section 8--Interference
8.0 GENERAL
8.1
Section 8--Interference
8.2
Section 8--Interference
5. If the power supply voltage drops below the minimum
operating voltage, the EAGLE will not display any new
speed readings until the low voltage condition is no
longer exists. "Lo" will be displayed in the TARGET
window.
8.3
Section 8--Interference
8.3 GROUNDSPEED
The EAGLE's DSP system will always look for and display
groundspeed before displaying any targets. The
groundspeed radar signature is unlike any target or
interference signal. The DSP can identify this pattern,
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 to complete a tracking history
on the target vehicle and verify the patrol speed with the
patrol vehicle's speedometer.
8.4
Section 8--Interference
8.5
Section 9--Recommended Care & Maintenance
9.1
Section 9--Recommended Care & Maintenance
9.2
Section 10--Case law
10.1
Section 10--Case Law
The court held and took judicial notice of the accuracy of
Doppler radar in both the stationary and moving modes of
operation.
10.2
Section 11--FCC Licensing
11.1
Section 11--FCC Licensing
11.2
Section 12--Troubleshooting
12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
12.1
Section 12--Troubleshooting
No target speeds Verify that RANGE control has all
during tuning fork six (6) LED indicators lit.
test
Verify the desired antenna is
selected.
Verify the unit is NOT in the
HOLD mode.
Unsquelch audio. Listen for
Doppler tone.
Verify (moving mode) that patrol
speed is showing the correct
speed—30 or 35 MPH (45 km/h).
Lightly strike the tuning fork and
retest.
Remove unit from service if above
tests fail.
12.2
Section 12--Troubleshooting
12.3
Section 12--Troubleshooting
12.4
Section 12--Troubleshooting
12.5
Section 12--Troubleshooting
No target readings in Target speed may be harmonic
moving mode (cont) (same as) patrol speed. Change
patrol speed 2 or 3 mph.
Unsquelch the 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.
12.6
Section 12--Troubleshooting
12.7
Section 12--Troubleshooting
12.8
Section 13--Options
Option Add
No AUTO UNLOCK 0
Automatic UNLOCK 1
OPEN
Minimum Audio (level 0) 0
Minimum Audio (level 1) 4
Patrol Speed Blank 0
No Patrol Speed Blank 8
KSI Video Output 0
Gateway Output 32
DRU Style Output 64
Direct Video Output 96
MPH 0
KPH 128
13.1
Section 13--Options
13.2
Section 13--Options
13.3
Section 13--Options
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 unit off, then
press and hold the POWER switch until the power-on
sequence stops. Press the TEST switch until OPt appears
in the TARGET window and a number appears in the
LOCK window. This number may be zero.
Using the UP and DOWN arrows (AUDIO and RANGE
switches), increase or decrease the number for the value
needed. To make these changes permanent (until changed
again), depress the LOCK/REL switch once. When the
options have been accepted, the unit will automatically
return to radar mode.
13.4
INDEX
Subject Page
Accuracy............................................................................... 2.1
Audio Control ......................................................... 3.5, 4.2, 7.2
Case Law ................................................................... 10.1, 10.2
Connectors............................................................................ 4.3
Cosine Factor........................................................................ 7.2
Displays--Function ............................................................... 4.1
--Size ............................................................. 2.3
Equipment Supplied ............................................................. 3.1
Fan Interference ..............3.5, 3.6, 6.4, 7.4, 7.10, 8.3, 12.7, 12.8
FCC Requirements..................................................... 11.1, 11.2
Frequency ............................................................................. 2.1
Functions .............................................................................. 7.1
Groundspeed......................................................................... 8.4
Health Issues......................................................................... 5.2
Indicators ................................................................ 2.4, 4.2, 4.3
Installation--Airbag Information........................................... 3.3
Auxiliary Power Receptacle.......................... 3.2
Front Antenna ............................................... 3.4
Rear Antenna................................................. 3.6
Indicator ........................................................ 3.3
Speedometer Pulse Cable .............................. 3.7
Interference-Man-Made ........................................................ 8.2
Natural........................................................... 8.1
Law......................................................................See Case Law
Light Dimming ..................................................................... 4.2
Lock/Release--Auto Release........................ 7.6, 7.9, 13.1, 13.2
Buttons ................................................... 4.1, 4.4
Moving Mode................................................ 7.9
Stationary Mode ............................................ 7.6
Low Voltage .................................................................. 2.4, 8.3
Maintenance.......................................................................... 9.1
INDEX
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