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1. Rear Plate Mode Playback Mode Speed Mode Previous Video Only Folder Mode Display Next Night Time Automatic me Pc So ens NS between the Capture Mode Gain Control s Cars Session Toolbar Load Still Image Shutter Weather Display Next Speed gt Mode I Image Previous Image Display List of Folders Reload Motion Clip Advance 1 Frame Next Folder Laser Measure DBC Roadside Offset Play Motion Clip Stop Motion Clip Manually Enter DBC Roadside Offset Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 67 Glossary AGC Aperture Beam divergence Delta Distance Test Depth of Field F stop Fixed Distance Test Focal length HUD Integrity Test lris Laser Lidar Microcontroller Receive Lens Reticule Automatic Gain Control Optimises picture quality at all times during the day It increases the video signal at low light levels to make the picture brighter A unit of measurement that defines the size of the opening in the lens that can be adjusted to control the amount of light that reaches the digital sensor The size of the aperture is measured in F stop The tendency of a laser beam to expand in diameter as it moves away from the source measured in milliradians mrad Optional Feature Uses two measurements eac
2. Function Tap to preview previous jmf file Tap to display the list of folders stored on the SD Card Tap to preview next jmf file Button ae S2 While the image is being previewed tap to load the jmf file While the still image is loaded tap to return to Playback Mode Tap to advance one frame of the motion clip Tap to playback the motion clip As the motion clip is played the frame number is updated The Single triangle and triple triangle show playback speed Single is normal and triple is fast play during tracking In Figure 63 C the marker EF that appears to the left of the date and time represents 240 image size and has a total of 20 frames During motion clip playback the crosshair indicator displays at the time and location on the target when the laser measurement was taken During DBC playback the crosshair indicator displays twice noting the measurement time and target location for each individual laser measurement during the DBC process This button is displayed while the image is being played back Tap to stop the motion clip playback PUCES x Exiting Playback Mode There are three ways to exit Playback Mode 1 Pull the TRIGGER to start the Capture Mode The Speed Capture Screen will be displayed page 37 2 Quickly press and release the Power Button two times The System Setup Screen will be displayed page 18 3 Double tap the Battery Icon located i
3. Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 69 Section 12 Specifications Performance Optimum Focus Distance Lens Operating Range Hand held Tripod mounted Speed Accuracy Speed Range Distance Accuracy Display Resolution Speed Distance Minimum Measurement Distance Maximum Measurement Distance Measurement Time Maximum Laser Sampling Units of Measure Laser Power Laser Wavelength Beam Divergence Eye Safety Physical Construction Body Weight 3 30 pounds Size Environment Temperature Range Operating Charging Storage 70 70 metres 15 80 metres 15 90 metres 1 mph 0 mph to 200 mph approaching and departing 15 cm absolute accuracy 1 mph 0 1 metre Speed Mode 20 metres Weather Mode 61 metres 750 metres 0 33 second up to 3 measurements per second Speed Distance miles per hour metres 90 microwatts nominal 905 nanometres nominal 2 5 milliradians nominal FDA Class 1 CFR 21 IEC 60825 1 Composite Polycarbonate outer shell aluminium internal chassis 1 50 kg Includes Battery Pack does not include SD Card 21 0 cm x 9 8 cm x 31 7 cm NEMA 4 IP55 Water and Dust Resistant 10 C to 60 C 0 C to 45 C 20 C to 60 C Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Hardware Processor System Memory Capture Data Storage Display Camera Sensor Camera Lens GPS Real Time Clock Input Output I O Computer Laser Core AT32AP7000
4. A scale located in the sighting scope that helps you aim to your target It is visible when the TruCAM is powered ON You may need to pull the TRIGGER to see the reticule Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 68 Self Test Shutter speed Transmit Lens Weather Mode White balance Zero Velocity Test At power ON a number of internal checks are performed During those tests all display segments are lit and a series of tones are emitted When all of the tests have successfully completed the Self Test Results Screen is displayed briefly before the instrument is ready for use If any test fails a system error message is displayed and the instrument will not operate page 17 The length of time that the shutter remains open as the image is captured and is very critical for image quality Choose lower values as much as possible The shutter speed and aperture together control the total amount of light reaching the sensor Shutter soeeds are expressed in fractions of a second Located on the front panel of the TruCAM it is the top lens and transmits the infrared laser signals Alternate soeed measurement mode The laser only acquires targets that are beyond the range where weather affects the laser s ability to capture a speed reading Targets must be at a distance greater than 61 metres Compensates for lighting conditions and allows the camera to see white under a given lighting condition See Fixed Distance Test
5. Language Menu Select TruCAM Languages Select Viewer Languages SD Tools Check amp Repair About N A Function Displays the Print Selected Clip Files window that allows you to select multiple jmf files Prints two images for each jmf file selected 1 The frame that displays the crosshair to indicate the speed and distance measurement 2 The final frame of the motion clip Also includes the text data related to the jmf file To select multiple jmf files Select this menu and option Navigate to the TruCAM serial number and date Press and hold the Ctrl Control key on the keyboard and use the mouse to select the jmf that you want to include in the batch When ready to print release the Ctrl key and click on the Print Selected button Displays the languages that are available to be loaded on the SD Card Default allows you to select a maximum of 4 languages Displays the languages that are currently loaded on a particular SD Card U K specification will have only English as an option Displays the current language displayed in the TruCAM Image Viewer program This allows you to change the language displayed in the TruCAM Image Viewer program U K specification will have only English as an option Checks the integrity of the SD Card file system Repairs the SD Card file system if a problem is found Displays the TruCAM Image Viewer Software version number and copyright information Tap the OK button to
6. PS demali Tii ar Tia Heas p m gee peed eee eee te moe Pde ses m Lidin j sim SS 5 FIRI m HIIRI b PIAA HHFH pet bee Be a a 5 a aii sia eT ET a JE ET TI 1 rs aTi 1 ri i E dd ms FE a ti fa HRH i Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 57 To open one particular jmf file 1 Select the File Menu and then the Open Clip option 2 Select the folder that corresponds to the TruCAM serial number 3 Select the folder that corresponds with the date that you want to view 4 Select the file that you want to view 5 Click the Open button or double click in step 4 If your files are not stored in the default location select the File Menu gt Open Clip option and then manually navigate to locate the jmf file that you want to open Figure 76 shows an example of a jmf file displayed in TruCAM Image Viewer Motion Clip Measurement type Zoom Level amp Buttons File name Speed DBC or Video In Out and Restore Tag to Motion Clip Still Image Print Counter Size Detail Final Frame of Summary the Motion Clip Scroll to previous or next Motion Clip Cae EU DIN Tes i pm a Mit C smus Td Motion Clip Display Frame Data Motion Clip buttons Start stop last amp first frame Frame image at the time Speed amp Distance was measured Measurement Results Speed amp Distance Figure 76 To scroll to the next jmf file select the gt at the top of the MOTION CLIP display area
7. 3 shorter interval will increase the GPS on time but will also reduce battery life 4 longer interval will decrease the GPS on time and extend the battery life 5 When GPS is locked in the H icon appears at the top of the LCD Touch Screen and the real time clock has been synchronized with the GPS 6 When the GPS is not locked in the time is from the internal TruCAM real time clock GPS receivers do not work well underground inside buildings tunnels or if there is an obstruction to the TruCAM Areas where there are tall buildings or dense strands of trees may also obstruct the signal Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Serial Port The serial port is located in the lower left corner of the rear panel It allows you to connect an external device to the TruCAM The serial port provides RS232 serial communication RS485 night time flash signal Auxiliary power supply for accessory items saga The TruCAM contains advanced circuitry and algorithms that allow the instrument to determine if a laser jammer is potentially being used There are two possible situations 1 You are targeting a strong light source such as xenon headlights Ofr 2 targeted vehicle is employing a laser jammer Regardless of the level of interference you will never get an erroneous speed reading At a low level of interference a speed may be captured or an E03 error code may be displayed At a high level of interference an E07 error code wi
8. TELE TRAFFIC S Bir LTI TRUCAM LASER MEASUREMENT DEVICE Operations Manual U K Only Version 2011 Version 1 19 Adapted from the LTI International Manual For the United Kingdom By Mike Ricketts Traffic UK Limited LaserTec Centre C2 Harris Road Warwick CV34 5JU Tel 01926 407272 Fax 01926 407977 Email tt teletraffic co uk e Web www teletrafficuk com LTI TruCAM User s Manual U K Version Based on LTI second edition manual User Manual Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction to the TrUCAM 1 Unpacking Your TFUCAM un 1 Important Safety and Product Information nn 1 Views of the TRUCAM oni nn 3 Quick AS nrinn aaa Eaa a AEEA 3 Section 2 TrUCAM COMPONENtS ne 6 Power SUPPY unes gt ey W ln 6 Charging the Battery Pack AR oo M rene 6 Inserting the Battery Pack into the Handle 8 Removing the Battery Pack from the Handie nn 8 Understanding the Battery Voltage ICON 9 Laser SENSOrS nn none nn nn nee onu 9 Cc nn O 9 Sighting Scope 20 7 ey nn 10 Adjusting the Aiming RetiCule s Intensity Nr nn 10 Secure Digital SD Card 0688 nn nn nn nn 11 USB Port CR ue 12 Real Time Clock 0 m res 13 GPS Receiver C O 13 Serial Porte O C E O 14 EDS A C N C M 14 EODD acre C A A 14 onn WY S T C 15 Toolbar Buttons and Soft Keys nr 15 On screen Keypad EEE 15 LCD Backlight LET O MT 16
9. jmf file includes the image data and file header information the actual file size may be larger than 8 MB Distance between Cars DBC DBC is defined as the back to front bumper separation between two vehicles see figure 50 In DBC Mode you aim the TruCAM at the first leading vehicle take the measurement aim at the second trailing vehicle and take the measurement The DBC results are displayed at the bottom of the LCD Touch Screen Figure 50 Selecting a Location Since it is not possible to directly measure the back to front separation a back to back or front to front measurement is made and used to calculate the displayed DBC value This approach biases the DBC value in favour of the trailing vehicle by the length of the leading or trailing vehicle Select a safe location preferably at the side of the road Approaching Departing 2 Make sure you have a clear line n of sight l Ma L 3 Make sure that you have enough distance to visually track the vehicles before measuring the DBC with the TruCAM Do Q CS As shown in Figure 51 your measuring position may be in front of the lead vehicle for approaching traffic or to the rear of the trailing vehicle for departing traffic To optimise the measurement geometry for the best possible results the DBC measurement sequence should be to the lead vehicle first and then to the trailing vehicle Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 39 Road
10. Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista 2 CD ROM Drive 3 USB Port Installing the TruCAM Image Viewer Software 1 Insert the TruCAM Image Viewer Software CD in the computers CD ROM drive Tele Traffic UK Ltd may provide a USB 2 Memory Stick as an alternative The TruCAM Image Viewer Installation Wizard will be displayed 2 If Auto Play is not enabled on your PC select Start gt Run 3 Enter X setup exe Where X is the letter of your CD ROM drive 4 Click the ok button Setup will be initialised and the Installation Wizard will be displayed 5 To complete the installation follow the instructions displayed in the wizard 6 Aprogress bar will be displayed as the software is installed 7 Click the Finish button to close the wizard once the installation is complete Starting the TruCAM Image Viewer Program If you accepted the default location during the installation process the software was Trucam installed at the following location C Program Files LTI TruCAM Viewer TruCAMViewer exe ALAN You can start the program using the TruCAM Viewer desktop icon or from the ste aa ee 00M Control computers Start Menu Still Image gt Programs gt Laser Display Area Technology Inc gt TruCAM Viewer gt TruCAM Viewer After you start the program the TruCAM Image Viewer will be displayed It should look like Figure 70 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Using th
11. Card the average is approximately 2 000 files stored If you find a 4 GB SD Card stores less than that you may want to change the Video Mode setting to 1920 240 page 19 and also decrease the Frame Rate and Track Storage page 27 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 In Playback Mode when listing folders of motion clips still images not all folders are listed In Playback Mode when displaying folder contents two files have the same file name did not use the TruCAM Image Viewer program to transfer the jmf files to the Office PC and now want to use the Viewer program to open the jmf files 63 The TruCAM interface displays the most recent 28 folders If the SD Card contains more than 28 folders you will need to transfer files to your Office PC using the 1 SD Card reader that provided with your TruCAM or 2 USB connection page 12 Then you can view the motion clips still images using the TruCAM Viewer program If the Battery Pack is accidentally removed or the SD Card is rejected while a film clip is being saved the Film Number may be not increased The folder will have two motion clips that have the same Film Number and the first file will be damaged In the TruCAM Image Viewer program select File gt Open Clip option Then manually navigate to the folder that contains the jmf file that you want to view Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Section 11 Additional Information Error Conditions Although it
12. Contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for further information regarding this manager Icons at top of the LCD Touch Screen See page 65 for information about the icons that appear at the top of the LCD Touch Screen Tool Bar Buttons at the Bottom of the LCD Touch Screen Toolbar Button AE Function Soft Key DCR Tap to scroll to the next option that appears on the screen a oa This button is displayed when a message box is displayed prompting you change value associated with an option Tap to close the message box and accept the value that you entered Tap to select the option that you want to change Tap to save changes and return to the System Setup Screen page 18 This button is displayed when a message box is displayed prompting you to change value associated with an option Tap this button to close the message box without changing the value ea BU Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 16 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 24 DEVICE INFORMATION SCREEN To display the Device Information Screen MPH E acter TC188 1 19 7 R2 8 18 On the System Options Screen double tap D aaia Display that appears just below DEVICE INFORMATION iA PRE rs il Ni 81 Tue Jan 19 89 27 34 7449 SPEED Cf VERSION TruCAM model package and firmware version number In this example TC100 1 19 7 R2 8 18 Model TC1 00 TruCAM 100 System Options Device Information e TruCore Version 1
13. DBC INSTALLED DEVICES Displays the devices that are installed in your TruCAM RTC Real Time Clock GPS Global Position System Receiver Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 25 LAST ALIGNMENT CHECK Displays the date and time of the last Scope Alignment Test page 46 Minimum of 5 test tones TRIGGER activations Icons at top of the LCD Touch Screen See page 65 for information about the icons that appear at the top of the LCD Touch Screen Tool Bar Buttons at the Bottom of the LCD Touch Screen The CJ and CJ soft keys are not active Toolbar Alternative Function Button Soft Key DD B Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 15 aolo Tap to return to the System Options Screen page 22 DEVICE PARAMETRES SCREEN Changes are not saved until you tap or press the CJ soft key However unsaved changes are valid until the TruCAM is powered OFF mE On the System Options Screen double tap Change that appears just below DEVICE PARAMETERS Always on DO HH YYYY Use the stylus to select the option that you want to change You can either double tap the field or tap the desired field and then nine tap CJ or press the soft key Change DA Once you have selected an option you can tap or press the CJ soft key to scroll to the next option System Options Screen Device Information Screen Figure 31 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 26 POWER OFF TIMER Instrument power OFF interval The i
14. HUD Integrity Test nn nn nn nn 46 Scope Alignment Test nn 46 Camera Alignment Test nn 48 Instrument Confidence Checks 48 Section 8 Care and Maintenance 50 Operating Temperature 50 Moisture and Dust PO 50 Shock Protection 1n EE 50 RO EEEn 50 Cleaning and OS acetate cee RaR 50 Garnag Tor the SCODE secsi REE NS E E O EAS E SEE 50 Caring for the LCD Touch Screen ru 51 Realigning the LOD Touch Sereen 51 Restoring Factory Default Settings 52 Section 9 TruCAM Image Viewer 54 Installing the TruCAM Image Viewer Software Un ann nu 54 Starting the TruCAM Image Viewer Program Una 54 Using the Menu Bar annee nee nn nn nn nee 55 Transferring the jmf Files from the SD Card to the Office PC nn 57 Browsing the jmf Files nn nn 57 Playing a Motion Clip ORR lt 00 OP cacao 59 Section 10 Troubleshooting Tips 60 Section 11 Additional Information 64 Error Condition 7 nes 64 Error Messages 7 nr 64 RFI Con MEratios 27 NN nn 64 Sounds from the TrUCAM uu A nu 65 Icons that Appear at the Top of the TrUCAM LCD Touch Screen 65 TruCAM Tool Bar Buttons rene 67 CORTE TS NS EEEn 68 Section 12 Specifications NN 70 Performance ss ua nn ner nn nn nn 70 Physical Construction nn 70 TESIS AG a E ce ec se cae eco 71 M0 UE COR A 72 SO nn nn 12 Section 1 Introduction to the TruCAM Congratulations on the pur
15. In the United Kingdom version the TruCAM Splash Screen appears if the check is successful the unit will switch off the power LER 8 TECHNOLOGY powered pay Jr 0e Figure 28 Figure 28 shows the screen that will be displayed during the check If necessary the TruCAM is able to recover repair a damaged file system on the SD Card The TruCAM will automatically start the FS Check if 1 the SD Card is accidentally rejected 2 the battery pack is removed during use or 3 the SD Card contains logically damaged files e The toolbar buttons are not active during the check e Do not press the Power button during the check e The TruCAM will power OFF when the check is complete e Ifthe SD Card is damaged any recovered files will be located in the SD Card s root directory with an rec file extension e With a logically damaged SD Card some data or entire data may be lost Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 23 LICENCE MANAGER The Licence manager is used to install additional software features on O a ail eu your TruCAM For example if you purchase DBC some time after receipt of your TruCAM to activate the DBC feature you would enter a unique Licence Code into the Licence Manager E meter If the Licence Manager Tab is double tapped it will prompt you to enter a code as in Figure 29 In most cases within the United Kingdom no additional features would be permitted under the HMG Home Office Type Approval Licence
16. Screen and then double tap the area indicated as Tap here to the right of Memory Usage For a 4 GB SD card the average is approximately 2 000 files stored Image Quality During the capture session changing weather conditions or location of the sun may affect image quality If the image quality is not optimum it may be necessary to adjust camera settings page 33 Toolbar buttons that appear at the Bottom of the LCD Touch Screen Toolbar Alternative l Function Button Soft Key Oom o Mode page 43 The most recently captured image will be displayed ns Video Only Mode page 39 Rear Plate Mode page 39 This button is only displayed when the Video ET de ee Mode is active HAT Speed Measurement Mode page 37 Tap to advance to the next three options on the Capture Session Toolbar Tap to adjust Shutter Speed page 34 e8 D Tap to adjust the intensity of the aiming reticule and HUD page 10 Em Reptoadjust the intensity of the LCD backlight page 16 Tap to adjust the intensity Tap to adjust the intensity ofthe LCD backlight page 16 the LCD backlight page 16 6A Gs Night Time Mode Hardware requirements apply This manual does not cover this mode it is covered ina res document Zoom Function Tap to enlarge detail of the displayed image Coarse Motion Clip Mode includes normal display and 3 levels of zoom page 65 Fine Motion Clip Mode includes normal display and 1 level of zoom page 65 Tele
17. To scroll to the previous jmf file select the lt above the MOTION CLIP display area e As you scroll through the jmf files the images Detail Summary Motion Clip Counter Still Image Size Frame Data and Measurement Results will update e The crosshair indicator displays at the time and location on the target when the laser measurement was taken During DBC playback the crosshair indicator displays twice noting the measurement time and target location for each individual laser measurement during the DBC process Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 58 To view the more detail information related to the jmf file select File gt View Details Figure 77 shows an example You may see additional data depending upon the features of your TruCAM capture mode etc Figure 77 To tag this image to print later use the mouse to click on the box that appears to the left of the Print the Tag to Print option shown in Figure 76 When ready to print all tagged images select the Printing menu gt Print Tagged option For information about printing see pages 55 56 Playing a Motion Clip The Motion Clip Control buttons are available whenever the displayed jmf file includes motion frame data First Frame Last Frame Figure 78 Select to display the Large Clip Viewer window Select to play the motion clip Select to stop the motion clip Select to advance to the next frame of the motion clip l4 Select to ret
18. TruCAM Image Viewer Un 16 Section 3 TruCAM System and Information Screens 17 Powering ON the VOC PIII dt eo 17 PONS OL sinners tnt echt tate terrier tent nr ttt sett etn tree tt ttt nat stn ats 18 System Setup STE VU nn nn nn nn nn un un un nu 18 System Options Screen Enn 22 Device Information Screen Un 25 Section 4 Roadside Laser Camera Setup 31 CHOOSING a Roadside LOCATION cc nr 31 Line of Sight nnn nnn nnna 31 The Cosine Effect EEEn 31 Adjusting Camera Settings rene 33 DO nnna nnan 33 LEE 33 PUNO A Gain MO AEE tenedeee teeters 33 Camera Lens Focus Distance nu 34 Shutter Speed nr nn 34 Attaching Removing the Shoulder Stock Un 39 Attaching Removing the Sun Shade nn nn nu 39 Section 5 TruCAM Capture MOQ OS 36 During the Capture SESSION nn 36 Speed Mode NE nee nee ae 37 Weather Mode NS aera 38 Rear Plate CC lh ee 3 nn 38 Video Only Mode in Se re 39 Distance between Cars DBO EEEn 39 Selecting a Location 7 ss nr 39 Roadside Offset DS NN nn 40 Taking the DBC Measurement nn 41 DBC Measurement Requirements EEEn 42 Section 6 Playback Mode 43 Displaying the Folders Stored on the SD Card 43 Loading the Motion Clip Still Image File nn 44 Exiting Playback Mode nr 45 Section 7 Instrument Tests amp Confidence CheC kS 46 Self Test 1 A ennenen nnn 46
19. Vehicles 2 Aim to the second trailing vehicle of the pair and pull the trigger to take a measurement The results of the DBC measurement will be displayed and should look similar to Figure 57 The crosshair displayed on the image represents when the second trailing vehicle was targeted 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to capture additional DBC measurements e If either vehicle measurement generates an error the instrument will beep and return to the initial DBC screen resetting the sequence e The time between the first and second measurements must be less than three seconds Otherwise the instrument will emit a low pitched beep cancel the operation and return to the initial DBC screen Figure 57 Figure 57 41 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 DBC Measurement Requirements Time Limit between Measurements 3 Seconds Minimum distance between Vehicles 4 metres Minimum Vehicle Speed 3 mph Maximum Speed Difference between Target Vehicles 5 mph Minimum Capture Distance 2 5 times the Road Offset Distance The Minimum Capture Distance is the minimum distance that the TruCAM will accept a DBC measurement The Minimum Capture Distance is 2 5 times Roadside Offset distance entered by the user If a vehicle measurement is taken and the distance to the vehicle is less than the Minimum Capture Distance an error message is displayed and the measurement is aborted Measurements are always made front to front of each vehicle or rear to
20. again If the same error is E55 E597 continuously repeated please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd E56 E56 Memory failure Please turn OFF unit and try again If the same error is continuously repeated please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd Receiver Failure Please turn OFF unit and try again If the same error is E 62 continuously repeated please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd General System Failure Please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd See front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information RFI Considerations The TruCAM does not display a specific error message indicating the presence of radio frequency interference RFI The instrument s electronics have been designed for optimum RFI immunity If RFI is present the instrument displays an error message The exact code depends on the level and nature of the RFI Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 64 Sounds from the TruCAM The TruCAM emits a variety of beeps and tones during use The sounds vary and depend on what the instrument is doing The table to the right is a partial list of some of the sounds that you will hear Sound Explanation 3 Low Pitched and 1 FT ou Pitched Beeps pe ONC Low Pitched Low Pitched Grow The instrument is attempting to lock onto a target for a The instrument is attempting to lock onto a target for a speed measurement measurement 1 Low Pitched and The instrument was not able to complete the intended speed measurement due to an 2
21. close the About Screen Date 09 28 2010 Time 11 24 05 File 1285673045 w7000 0928 112405 jmf TruCAM Serial No TC000480 Officer Name 00000559 Officer ID 0559 Measured Speed 34 MPH Measured Distance 70 7 m Speed Limit 10 MPH Capture Speed 12 MPH Figure 71 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Transferring the jmf Files from the SD Card to the Office PC Each jmf file includes the motion clip still image and all associated text data The number of files that can be saved on each SD card depends upon the SD card size the image size selected and the length of video captured for each file For a 4 GB SD card the average is approximately 2 000 files stored TruCAM Image Viewer makes it easy to transfer the jmf files from the SD Card to the Office PC During the transfer process you will be prompted to delete clips from the SD Card Figure 72 Transferring Clip Files 1 Remove the SD Card from the TruCAM 2 Insert the SD Card into the SD Card Reader and then insert the SD Card Reader into an available USB port on the Office PC 3 In TruCAM Image Viewer select File gt Transfer Clips from SD Card e Click on the answer to this question Delete Clips from SD Card If you receive an error message that the SD Card is not found just clear the error message and a window will be displayed prompting you to navigate to the SD Card Example Location My Computer gt Removable Disk gt TruCAM gt fi
22. conditions The in scope aiming reticule has eight intensity settings from DIM 01 to BRIGHT 08 1 Tap J or press the CJ soft key The display should look similar to Figure 11 The factory default setting is br06 2 Repeat tapping J or pressing the CJ soft key until the desired setting is achieved It s easy to get the desired setting if you look through the scope while making the adjustment e Each time you press the button the brxx value increases by 1 e If you press the button while br08 is displayed you will see br01 next 3 Pull the TRIGGER to accept the current setting e Powering OFF the instrument does not change this setting The next time the instrument is powered ON the setting will be the same Restoring the Factory Default Settings page 52 resets this value to br06 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Secure Digital SD Card Caution e Do not remove the SD Card when the TruCAM is powered ON To do so could damage the SD Card e f necessary the TruCAM will attempt to recover repair damaged file system on the SD Card page 19 SD Card enlarged to show detail Figure 12 All data is stored on the removable SD card Each file contains the motion clip still image and all associated data Each file is encrypted using the AES 128 data encryption standard The number of files that can be saved on each SD card depends upon the SD card size the image size selected and the lengt
23. process of receiving GPS information Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 65 Speed Mode Status Displayed Speed Mode is active Not Displayed Speed Mode is not active Distance between Cars DBC Displayed DBC is active Not Displayed DBC Mode is not active Video Only Mode Displayed Video Only Mode is active Not Displayed Video Only Mode is not active Rear Plate Mode Displayed Rear Plate Mode is active Not Displayed Rear Plate Mode is not active Weather Filter Displayed Weather Filter is active Not Displayed Weather Filter is not active LCD Backlight Level 1 3 default 4 brightest Approximate Battery Voltage Level 4 segments lit 75 100 estimated battery life 0 segments lit and red X 5 or less estimated battery life You need to replace or recharge the battery pack as soon as possible Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 66 TruCAM Tool Bar Buttons The toolbar is located at the bottom of the LCD Touch Screen The table below includes the various buttons that appear on the toolbar The colour at the top of each column corresponds to the soft key located on the TruCAM s rear plate that may be used as an alternate to tapping the toolbar button LCD Backlight Confirm or Confirm or Confirm or Select Select per Select Display Scope no I System Playback Alignment Intensity y Satu Mode Test Level sus
24. secure the Shoulder Stock Removing the Shoulder Stock 1 Turn the Shoulder Stock Release toward the front of the TruCAM 2 Continue to hold the Shoulder Stock Release in this position 3 Pull the Shoulder Stock straight toward you See Figure 43 Attaching the Sun Shade 1 Align and insert the two large tabs on the back of the Sun Shade with the two slots above the LCD Touch Screen 2 Press down and rotate the cover into position until the pegs lock on the notches located one on each side of the LCD screen CER Slots 2 i Notches LL Attaching Removing the Sun Shade 1 each side Your decision to use the Sun Shade may depend on weather conditions You may find it useful on bright sunny days Removing the Sun Shade Expand the sun shade slightly to release the pegs from the notches as in Figure 45 Expand slightly to J release the pegs 1 from the notches Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 35 Section 5 TruCAM Capture Modes During the capture session During the capture session you should monitor the following items Battery Charge It is recommended that the TruCAM be charged to the maximum prior to any field acquisition See page 9 for information about the Battery Voltage Icon File Space Available on the SD Card for Additional Images This information is available on the System Setup Screen page 18 During the capture session briefly press the Power Button to display the System Setup
25. signals back from the target vehicle This is especially true when you are trying to capture speeds at close range The TruCAM includes a built in Weather Filter that when it is active it is applied when the laser is fired When the Weather Mode is active the factory defined gate setting increases the instrument s minimum range from 20 metres to 61 metres Increasing the minimum range ensures that the laser only acquires targets beyond the range where weather affects the laser s ability to capture a speed reading When this filter is active 1 The Ar icon is displayed at the top of the Touch Screen as LE nogaj qip de val GE Figure 47 shows 2 Targets must be a distance greater than 61 metres 3 The instruments maximum range is not changed 4 Other than the above items the TruCAM operates the same as when the Weather Mode is not active To activate the Weather Mode 1 Ensure that the TruCAM is powered ON and that the Capture Mode is active 2 Tap to display the other options on the Caption Session Toolbar 3 Tap xs or press the CJ soft key to activate the Weather Filter 4 Proceed with making a normal speed measurement as described on the previous page Rear Plate Mode Rear Plate Mode can be used when targeting an approaching motorcycle or other vehicle that does not have a front Licence plate The process of measuring the speed and distance is the same as in the Speed Mode The difference is that in this mode
26. start and end dates for daylight savings time You can obtain additional information on this by using a computer with Google and entering Coordinated Universal Time or contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd See inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 20 To change the Date amp Time 1 Use the stylus to double tap the current date and time As Figure 26 A shows a message box will be displayed prompting you to enter the required user password 2 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the user password The EE default user password is admin To change the user password see page 43 If you cannot remember current user password contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for assistance See inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information HH HA A 4 16 4 Figure 26 B message window will be displayed that includes the current setting As an example Figure 26 B shows the information for the United Kingdom 00 00 The United Kingdom 00 00 offset from UTC or GMT 03 4 MM W For 2011 daylight savings time starts the 4th Sunday in March 3rd month 10 4 MM W For 2011 daylight savings time ends the last Sunday in October 10th month 3 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the information for your location When done tap or press the CJ soft key e f there are no errors you will hear a good tone and the System Setup Screen will be disp
27. the sun Exposing the lens system to direct sunlight even for a brief period may permanently damage the laser transmitter Never point the device at civil or military aircraft vessel or armoured vehicles they may initiate counter measures Do not operate the instrument in extreme temperatures e TruCAM components are rated for a temperature range of 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F e Do not operate the instrument in temperatures outside that range Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Views of the TruCAM Front Left Side Front Right Side Rear Right Side Sighting Scope Transmit Lens Camera Lens Receive Lens Handle Battery Compartment Battery Pack LED Charge Indicator Battery Release Shoulder Stock Release Stylus and Holder SD Card Slot USB Port Cover Camera Cover Focus Adjustment Ring Iris Adjustment Ring Trigger Shoulder Stock A P Rear Panel LCD Touch Screen Function Buttons Red Green Blue amp Yellow Power Button Speaker Serial Port oe oS a Quick Start This section demonstrates the basic speed measurement and still image motion clip capture and the playback process Preparation 1 If necessary charge the Battery Pack page 6 2 If necessary insert the Battery Pack into the Handle page 8 3 Insert the SD Card into the SD Card Slot page 12 Speed Measurement Still Image and Motion Clip Capture Selecting a Target Step 1 Press and release the Power button Init
28. 147 45 MHz LPC2136 40 MHz 20 PPM 64 MB SDRAM 73 7 MHz Removable SD Card SD file system formats 2 GB and greater MS DOS FAT16 FAT32 Linux EXT2 EXT3 2 7 inch 6 9 cm 240x320 pixel colour 18 bits per pixel bpp touch sensitive 3 1 MPixel 2048x1536 75 mm manual focus and iris Receiver Sensitivity Acquisition Times Accuracy Time Accuracy Channels Max Update Rate Max Altitude Maximum Velocity Acquisition Tracking Hot Start Cold Start Re acquisition Horizontal Position Average Maximum Vertical Position Average Maximum Horizontal Velocity 20 1 Hz 18 000 metres 515 m sec 142 dBm 159 dBm lt 1s lt 35s lt 1 55 2 2 metres 10 metres autonomous 5 metres SBAS corrected 0 metres 15 metres 0 1 m s 0 3 ft s Synchronized with GPS 1 us CR3032 backup battery 20 PPM 3 years without main battery pack RS232 serial communications port RS485 night time flash signal USB 2 0 image data transfer Touch panel input 6 button inputs including TRIGGER Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Power Battery Pack Battery Charger Power Consumption Software Operating system Anti Jam Video Size Video Modes Track Storage Frame Rate Still Image Sizes Maximum Record Size Data Encryption 7 4 v dc Lithium ion Polymer rechargeable battery pack short circuit and overcharge protected providing up to 15 hours
29. 19 7 Broan Serger e TruCAM Version R2 8 18 SERIAL AND FILM NUMBER e Serial Number The serial number of your TruCAM In this example TCO000484 e Film Number 7 digit sequence number that is increased by 1 each time a jmf file is saved to the SD Card e The Film Number is not related to any particular SD Card The information associated with the Film Number counter resides on the TruCAM and cannot be reset In the Film Number 0000002 The TruCAM with serial number TC000484 has stored a total of 2 jmf files The last 3 digits of the Film Number are displayed during Capture Mode page 36 and Playback Mode page 43 If the Battery Pack is accidentally removed or the SD Card is rejected while a jmf file is being saved the Film Number may be not increased The folder will have two jmf files that have the same Film Number and the first file will be damaged SELF TEST Displays the results of the power ON Self Test e 0 Indicates that all tests proved positive e If all tests do not prove positive the appropriate error code will appear in this field For more information about Error Codes see page 64 Example E52 temperature too low LINUX Operating system version number and information LICENCED FUNCTIONS Licensed programs that are active in your TruCAM e Default SPEED includes Speed Mode Rear Plate Mode Video Only Mode Weather Mode Night Mode requires additional hardware e Available Options
30. 2 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the current user password 3 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the new password Minimum 5 characters and maximum 23 characters Figure 38 shows the message box that will be displayed 4 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to re enter the new user password Figure 39 If new user password passes verification the Device Parameters screen will be displayed If the new user password fails verification an error message displays Tap OK The Device Parameters Screen will be displayed Repeat the above steps Tap or press the CJ soft key to cancel without changing the user password Use alphanumeric code Use alphanumeric code Password Required Minimum 5 chars Verification Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 RESET SETTINGS e The default user password admin e Resetting the factory default settings restores the default user password e If you cannot remember current user password contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd e See inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 29 Icons at top of the LCD Touch Screen See page 65 for information about the icons that appear at the top of the LCD Touch Screen Tool Bar Buttons at the Bottom of the LCD Touch Screen Toolbar Alternative Function Button Soft Key o Tap to scroll to the next option that appears on the screen Ere Tap to select the option that you want to change D
31. 80 1440 x 1080 pixels 480 x 360 pixels When selecting the Video Mode you need to consider both image size and file size Larger images sizes provide more detail but smaller image sizes require less space for data storage OPERATOR ID Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter officer number or rank Enter the appropriate information to a maximum of 8 Alphanumeric characters without any spaces It is advisable that this data field be updated and saved on each occasion the device is used by another operator as this information appears on the prosecution file image Factory Default 23456 CAPTURE SPEED The Capture Speed Limit is the capture threshold for an image The TruCAM will only capture an image when the vehicle s measured speed is equal to or greater than the Capture Speed Limit Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the required information e MPH 0 200 VIDEO TRACKING MODE When this mode is enabled you can measure the speed of a distant target vehicle and store a motion clip While continuing to pull the TRIGGER and keeping the aiming reticule aimed at the target vehicle s Licence plate The still image of the vehicle is captured once the vehicle reaches the camera focus range e The distance value is the camera focus distance where the still image capture will occur e Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the required value e Range 15 150 metres e Default value 70 metres e Use the stylus to En
32. H is powering off Figure 68 2 Use the stylus to enter the user password 3 As Figure 69 shows the TruCAM Splash Screen will be displayed while parameters are reset Once all parameters are reset the TruCAM will power OFF LAYER Se TECHNOLOGY powered eg Limi Figure 69 Tap or press the CJ soft key to cancel without resetting the parameters The Device Parameters screen will be displayed Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 52 See table below Parameter Factory Default Value Page Language Selection 21 LCD Backight Level 7 gt O 19 Track Storage 29 Video Mode 1920x1440 240x180 19 Video Tracking Distance amp Mode 70 metres 229 feet Enabled Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Section 9 TruCAM Image Viewer The TruCAM Image Viewer software runs on the Office PC and is used to Y Transfer motion clips jmf files from the SD Card to the Office PC Y Play motion clips and view still images Y Create avi format of a motion clip The avi files can be viewed using a program such as Microsoft Windows Media Player Y Create jpg format of a still image v Create a jpg format of a single frame of a motion clip v Create and manage Predefined Lists for Operator Names and Locations used on the TruCAM System Setup Screen v Print images v Select the language used for text display in both the TruCAM and the TruCAM Image Viewer program v Check repair the SD Card PC Requirements 1
33. High Pitched Beeps error An error code will be displayed to the indicate the nature of the error page 64 High Pitched Single Beep The instrument successfully completed the intended speed measurement Icons that Appear at the Top of the TruCAM LCD Touch Screen The icons are the images that display at the top of the LCD Touch Screen Explanation LTI logo Tap to capture bmp image of the image that is displayed on the LCD Touch Screen Automatic Gain Control AGC See page 33 Displayed AGC is on Not Displayed AGC is off Shutter Speed See page 34 200 1 200 second 400 1 400 second 600 1 600 second 800 1 800 second 1K0 1 1000 second 1K5 1 1500 second 2K0 1 2000 second Night Time Operation Requires LTI IR Flash Displayed Night Time Mode is active Not Displayed Night Time Mode is not active Zoom Factor Fine Motion Clip Mode 480 x 360 pixels Yellow box indicates the Fine Motion Clip Mode Normal 1 zoom level Normal display is represented by the thick white outline Zoom display is represented by the thin white outline Zoom Factor Coarse Motion Clip Mode 240 x 180 pixels Black box indicates the Coarse Motion Clip Mode Normal 3 zoom levels Normal display is represented by the thick white outline As the display zooms in the white outline gets thinner GPS Information Displayed TruCAM is in the process of receiving GPS information Not Displayed TruCAM is not currently in the
34. Laser 68 Power 70 Sensors 9 Last alignment check 26 Troubleshooting 60 LCD backlight 16 Power OFF interval 27 LCD Touch Screen 14 Caring for 51 Difficult to see 61 Realigning 51 LED charge indicator 3 60 Licence manager 24 Licensed functions 25 Lidar 68 Light images 62 Limited range 61 Line of sight 31 Linux operating system information 25 Locating jmf files on TruCAM 43 Location 19 DBC Mode 39 Speed Mode 37 M Manage Locations 55 Manage Operator Names 55 Maximum record size 72 Measurement DBC Mode 39 Distance 70 Rear Plate Mode 38 Speed Mode 37 Weather Mode 38 Measurement units 23 Memory storage 20 Menu bar TruCAM Image Viewer 54 Microcontroller 68 Moisture protection 50 Motion clip Control buttons TruCAM Image Viewer 59 Motion clip sizes 19 O Open Clip 55 Opening files TruCAM Image Viewer 57 Operating system 72 Operating temperature 50 Operator ID 19 P Password 29 PC requirements TruCAM Image Viewer 54 Playback Mode 43 Playing a motion clip TruCAM Image Viewer 59 Power button 3 Power consumption 71 Power OFF intervals 18 Power OFF timer 27 Power supply 6 Powering ON OFF 18 Precautions 1 Precharging routine Battery pack 7 Predefined Lists menu TruCAM Image Viewer 54 Print Batch option 56 Print option 55 Print Tagged option 56 Printing menu TruCAM Image Viewer 54 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 R Radio frequency interference RFI 64 Rain sno
35. SB 2 0 Length 1 2 metres 3 6 feet Ferrite core See Figure 14 A High Speed USB 2 0 cable used to transfer data from a digital camera or scanner to a PC should be compatible with the TruCAM Copying Files from the TruCAM SD Card to the Office PC 1 Power ON the TruCAM Ferrite Core 2 Connect the appropriate end of the USB Cable to the TruCAM 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the PC The TruCAM will detect the USB connection Figure 15 shows the screen that will be displayed 4 On the Office PC use My Computer or Microsoft Windows Explorer to navigate to the SD Card The SD Card will appear as Drive Letter Removable Disk The drive letter varies and depends upon how your computer is setup e The files in the directory displayed on the PC are Read Only e You can copy the files from the SD card onto your PC e You cannot delete files or write files to the TruCAM SD Card e Since you cannot change the contents of the SD card the USB cable can be removed at any time without concern of lost files or corrupting the file structure on the SD card The TruCAM will automatically power OFF 60 seconds after the USB cable is unplugged In Figure 16 the TruCAM will power OFF in 50 seconds The TruCAM will countdown the seconds until the unit powers OFF The cable can be reconnected anytime during the countdown process Figure 16 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Real Time Clock The TruCAM s internal system clock i
36. Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 16 Tap to save changes and return to the System Setup Screen page 18 This button is displayed when a message box is displayed prompting you to change value associated with an option Tap this button to close the message box without changing the value D This button is displayed when a message box is displayed v prompting you change value associated with an option Tap to close the message box and accept the value that you entered Z Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 30 Section 4 Roadside Laser Camera Setup Choosing a Roadside Location When choosing a spot on the side of the road for measuring moving vehicles you will need to consider Is the location safe Do you have a clear line of sight What is the approximate angle between the instrument s position and the target vehicles direction of travel What is the approximate distance to the target vehicles How is the weather Will you need to use the Weather Mode Where is the sun located Ideally it is best to setup with the sun on your back behind the Camera This ensures the Licence plates and the LCD Touch Screen are both illuminated as much as possible It is also acceptable to setup with the sun to your left or right Setting up with the Camera aimed directly into the sun is not recommended and will not result in good images The optimum targeting distance is 70 metres but good illumination and focus can inc
37. Traffic UK Ltd 2011 36 Speed Mode Speed Mode is the default capture mode When this mode is active the CS icon is displayed at the top of the Touch Screen as Figure 46 shows If another feature of the Capture Mode is active tap or press the CJ soft key to start the Speed Mode 1 Select your location and adjust the camera settings Section 4 Roadside Setup 2 Power ON the TruCAM 3 Use the aiming reticule to aim the instrument at the target vehicle s z 7 s Licence plate and pull the TRIGGER 4 Continue to pull the TRIGGER and keep the instrument sighted on the target e Alow pitched growl means that the instrument is attempting to lock onto the target e Alow pitched beep means that a measurement error occurred An error message will be displayed page 64 e A high pitched single beep means that a speed was captured The measured speed will be displayed on the LCD and projected in the scope just below the aiming reticule While the instrument is attempting to lock onto the target as long as the TRIGGER is kept pressed it will retry the speed measurement e The instrument will attempt to lock onto the target for up to 5 seconds Information is accumulated until it gets a good measurement or generates an error message e Consequently it is very important that the aiming point on the target remain constant for the entire measurement time If you move the instrument off the aiming point it will generate an error code ins
38. able or Disable this mode When this option is disabled the still image is captured when the speed is measured Image quality may be poor if the target vehicle is not in the camera focus range Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 MEMORY USAGE Use the stylus to tap the spot indicated on the screen tap here to display memory usage See Figure 25 As shown in the figure a message box will be displayed briefly In this example Free Space 3742 MB and the 4GB SD Card is approximately 1 full See page 71 for information about SD Card requirements HC TH Enah Jed 1 IL 85 46 15 Engl ish Figure 25 The number of files that can be saved on each SD Card depends upon the SD Card size the image size selected and the length of the video captured for each file For a 4 GB SD Card the average is approximately 2 000 files stored Date amp Time GPS Current date and time The date format can be changed on the Device Parameters Screen page 26 Using Figure 25 as an example the screen image was captured on Tuesday 4 January 2011 at 05 45 15 AM When you receive your TruCAM the date and time may not match your location It is easy to set the clock but it does require some knowledge about time zone and daylight savings summer time You will need to know e The United Kingdom uses the Greenwich Mean Time or GMT which has a 00 factor on the world time chart e Does your location use daylight savings time If yes what are the
39. after the speed measurement has been taken continue to hold the TRIGGER and track the vehicle as it passes Keep the camera on the target until it is on the rear Licence plate and then release the TRIGGER The still image is captured when you release the TRIGGER Figure 48 When this mode is active the icon is displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen as Figure 48 shows e To start the Rear Plate Mode tap or press the CJ soft key e Image quality may be poor if the target vehicle is not in the camera focus or range when you release the TRIGGER e In this mode target vehicles will always be approaching therefore all measured speeds will be positive values Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 38 Video Only Mode When this mode is active the TruCAM captures video images only WE a The icon Lo is displayed at the top of the Touch Screen and i appears just above the toolbar buttons as Figure 49 shows To start the Video Only Mode tap EJ or press the CJ soft key Since speed measurements are not captured pressing the TRIGGER does not fire the laser 1 Power ON the TruCAM 2 Start the Video Only Mode 3 Use the aiming reticule to aim the instrument at the target and pull the TRIGGER 4 Continue to press the TRIGGER and keep the instrument sighted on the target Video will be captured as long as you hold the TRIGGER Figure 49 Maximum recording is up to 2 minutes or 8 MB whichever occurs first Since the
40. ay be automatically cleared If it is not cleared Power OFF the TruCAM Remove and re insert the Battery Pack Power on the TruCAM one more time to repeat the Self Test If the error repeats contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for assistance See inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information Remove and then re insert the battery pack Press the Power Button or pull the TRIGGER to power ON the TruCAM The LCD Touch Screen needs to re aligned Access the Device Parameters Screen Select or double tap the Align Screen Proceed option Follow the prompts to re align the screen The change is not immediately displayed The Date amp Time is only updated when the GPS has a fix In most cases you will have to be outside and cycle the TruCAM OFF The Last Alignment Check is only updated after you have a completed a minimum of 5 test tones You may have completed less than 5 test tones Repeat the Scope Alignment Test page 46 and remember to tap OJ or press to save the test results before exiting the screen The default values associated with the various Power OFF intervals are designed for battery life The Power OFF intervals can be extended or shortened on the Device Parameters Screen page 27 Set the GPS interval to 0 to prevent the GPS from powering OFF page 28 Note the continual on time will shorten battery life 60 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Previously changed the user password and have C
41. ce Parameters Screen 26 Icon 9 Display Release 3 Resolution 70 Battery pack 3 71 Specifications 71 Inserting or removing 8 Distance accuracy 70 Precautions 6 Distance between Cars DBC Mode 39 Beam divergence 68 70 Dust protection 50 Beam size crosshair 22 55 Browse Clips TruCAM Image Viewer 55 57 Error messages 64 Troubleshooting 60 C Excess moisture 50 Camera Exterior dirt 50 Cover 3 9 Eye safety 2 70 Lens 3 71 Lens focus distance 22 34 F Power OFF interval 26 27 Sensor 71 Factory default values 53 Camera Alignment Test 48 File menu TruCAM Image Viewer 55 Film number 25 Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test 49 Focal length 68 Capture speed 19 Charging cable 6 Charging the battery pack 6 Check amp Repair SD Card TruCAM Image Viewer 56 Focus adjustment ring 9 Classic crosshair 17 55 is Enr z Imum Cleaning 50 j Frame rate 28 Coordinated Universal Time GMT 20 Front panel 3 Cosine effect 31 How to minimise 32 Fs check 23 Crosshair F stop 33 68 TruCAM 23 Fuzzy images 61 Crosshair menu TruCAM Image Viewer 55 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 73 G GPS Interval 28 On time 61 Receiver 13 Specifications 71 H HUD Integrity Test 68 Icon Battery voltage 9 Icons List 65 Location 14 Input output 71 Installed devices 25 INVALID SD CARD Error message 62 Iris 33 68 Iris adjustment ring 9 J Jam detect 14 K Keypad 15 L Language menu System Setup Screen 21
42. chase of your Laser Technology Inc LTI TruCAM from Tele Traffic UK Ltd The TruCAM is an all in one digital video camera laser speed and ranging device The TruCAM not only measures speed it can calculate the travelling time and distance between two following vehicles and produces full action video and still image evidence for both speeding and tailgating Road Traffic Offence s e Standard Capture Modes Speed Mode e Rear Plate Mode and Video Only Mode e Motion clip and still image capture e Linux operating system with custom device drivers e High Speed USB 2 0 connection e Built in 20 channel Global Positioning System GPS receiver for Automatic Time correction e Long battery life Unpacking Your TruCAM When you receive your TruCAM check to make sure that you received everything that you ordered and that it all arrived undamaged TruCAM Basic Package Optional Features TruCAM Instrument Distance between Cars DBC SD Memory Card SD Card to USB Reader Available Accessories Battery Pack Battery Charger 110 200 v ac 3 5 X Scope Magnifier Sun Shade Serial Cable 6 pin to DB9 Stylus 3 Monopod Shoulder Rest Tripod TruCAM Image Viewer Software 12V Automobile Charger Carrying Case 2 x Camera Extender UK User s Manual Automobile charging cable TruCAM Tripod Yoke Important Safety Infor
43. d recommends that the distance between the target and the shooting mark be a multiple of 1 metre not a fraction of a metre 1 Stand on the shooting mark See Figure 64 2 Ensure the TruCAM is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active 3 Aim to the target and pull the TRIGGER 4 Check the display The speed reading should be zero MPH 0 MPH as Figure 65 shows A reading of zero verifies the timing accuracy of the instrument and is identical in nature to an accurate velocity reading of a vehicle moving at any speed For absolute accuracy the instrument should be directly over the shooting mark 20 to 750 gt metres OR For absolute accuracy the instrument should be directly over the shooting mark e o0 Metres Figure 64 Figure 65 Tele Traffic UK Ltd recommends that you perform this test before or after each shift to verify that the video crosshair displayed on the screen matches the position of the aiming reticule The video crosshair displayed on the screen is set at the factory when the instrument is shipped heavy blow is the only reason that the camera and crosshair position might ever go out of alignment Example If the fixed distance was 60 metres an acceptable displayed distance result from 59 8 to 60 2 metres Distance accuracy 15 cm or 0 2 metres rounded Speed accuracy 1 MPH If you need assistance contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd See the inside front cov
44. e Device Parameters Screen page 27 Instrument 10 minutes LCD Backlight 2 minutes Camera 1 minute GPS Interval 1 minute System Setup Screen When you power ON the TruCAM the instrument will perform the Self Test page 17 Upon successful completion of the Self Test the System Setup Screen is the next screen displayed 1928 248 Figure 24 e Changes to the System Setup Screen are not saved until you tap or press the CJ soft key e However unsaved changes are valid until the TruCAM is powered OFF e If DBC is enabled the System Setup Screen will include Roadside Offset option page 40 Use the stylus to select the option that you want to change You can either double tap the field or tap the desired field and then tap or press the CJ soft key Once you have selected an option you can tap or press the CJ soft key to scroll to the next option Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 LOCATION Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the required information up to a maximum of 8 Alphanumeric characters without any spaces This should be entered at each location and each time the unit is activated VIDEO MODE Using the stylus tap the Video Mode field to display the next value Value Still Image Size Motion Clip Size Video Mode Options Still Image Sizes Motion Clip Sizes 1920 240 1920 x 1440 pixels 240 x 180 pixels 1920 480 1920 x 1440 pixels 480 x 360 pixels 1440 240 1440 x 1080 pixels 240 x 180 pixels 1440 4
45. e Menu Bar The Menu Bar includes seven pull down menus The table below lists the menus and the options available on each menu PNET Fe TE Options Function Menu Allows you to select the jmf file that you want to view First you will be prompted to select a folder laser serial number and then a second folder based on the date MM_DD Example of MM_DD is 05 04 May 4th Open Clip Displays Speed and Capture Limit detail TruCAM firmware version number TruCAM serial number Last Alignment Operator ID and Name Image Capture Date Time and Location and any GPS data related to the jmf file that is currently displayed File Tran Cne ps Moves or copies the jmf files from the SD Card to the Office PC from SD Card Generates or updates the Summary log file This log file is a text file that Refresh Clips contains one record for each jmf file transferred from the SD Card to the Office Summary PC using the TruCAM Image Viewer program By default log file location is C Program Files LTI TruCAM Viewer Displays the Browse Clip Files window This window includes the information Browse Clips from the Summary log file that was generated or updated using the Refresh Clips Summary option above Save Still Image Creates jpg format of the still image Save Current yi Frame Creates a jpg format of the frame of a motion clip that is currently displayed View Details Creates avi format of the selected m
46. ehicles will be 150 metres down the road set up no more than 15 metres off the road Remember that the cosine effect is always in the motorist s favour Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 32 Adjusting Camera Settings The Camera s default settings are set for optimum results in a typical situation You may need to adjust some settings based upon your preference or current location Depth of Field The depth of field DOF is a unit of measurement that represents the range of distances within an image where the focus is acceptably sharp This is the distance in front of and beyond the subject that appears to be in focus The DOF is determined by the subject distance the lens focal length and the lens F stop On the TruCAM you cannot change the distance and the lens focal length so only the F stop is variable The TruCAM is able to adjust gain in a e accordance of the aperture During a capture session a larger f number is better 40A The two images to the right have the same focus but the f number of Figure 40 A is 2 8 and Figure 40 B is 16 In Figure 40 B the DOF is much greater In Figure 40 B the fine branches of a small tree a sort distance in front of the lasers camera now become visible Practical Note At the time image Figure 40 B was captured the light was very poor To highlight the effect of Depth of Field the F16 f stop had to be used As with any type of camera if a high F stop is employed and the light is insu
47. en and AGC electronically adjusts the camera to the proper light level OFF The G icon is not displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen AGC cannot compensate for all lighting conditions and typically must be used in conjunction with an adjustment of the lens iris Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 33 Camera Lens Focus Distance During assembly the Camera is focused for 70 metres This setting provides sharp images from 50 150 metres Pull the TRIGGER to start the Capture Mode Tap or press the CJ soft key twice to display and then tap or press the CJ soft key to use the zoom function to optimise the view SR 5 TEN tne Locate a target with defined lines on it A street sign P Adjustment ring is ideal The target should be at the Video Tracking Distance set on the System Setup Screen Open the Camera Cover to access the Focus Adjustment Ring and the Iris Adjustment Ring Figure 41 refers Aim the TruCAM at the target and adjust the lens iris for the best amount of light entering the camera Focus the Camera so you can easily read the target vehicle s Licence plate and readily recognise the surrounding roadway Hand held 15 80 metres Tripod mounted 15 90 metres Shutter Speed Shutter speed is the length of time that the shutter remains open as the image is captured and is very critical for image quality Choose faster speeds as much as possible The shutter speed and aperture together control the t
48. enlarge detail of the gt displayed image 8 Ba Tap to restore normal display aio Tap to return to Playback Mode Exiting Playback Mode When you are ready to exit Playback Mode e To power OFF the TruCAM press and hold the Power button e To display the System Setup Screen press and release the Power button e To return to Capture Mode pull the TRIGGER Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Section 2 TruCAM Components Power Supply A Lithium ion Polymer rechargeable Battery Pack powers the TruCAM The Battery Pack is located in the TruCAM s handle It is protected from short circuit and overcharge and will provide 9 to 15 hours of cordless operation Charging the Battery Pack WARNING Be sure to follow the instructions below while charging the battery Failure to do so may cause the battery to become hot rupture or ignite and cause serious injury e When charging the battery use the charging cable that shipped with your TruCAM e Do not attach the battery to a power supply plug or directly to a cars cigarette lighter e Do not place the battery in or near fire or into direct sunlight When the battery becomes hot the built in safety equipment is activated preventing the battery from charging further Heating the battery can destroy the safety equipment and cause additional heating breaking or ignition of the battery Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the specified charging time Doing s
49. er 49 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Section 8 Care and Maintenance Operating Temperature The TruCAM is rated for a temperature range of 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Do not operate the instrument in temperatures outside that range When in storage the TruCAM is rated for a temperature range of 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Do not store the instrument in temperatures outside that range Moisture and Dust Protection The TruCAM is sealed to provide protection from normally encountered field conditions It is protected from dust and light moisture Shock Protection The TruCAM is a precision instrument and should be handled with care It will withstand a reasonable drop shock If you drop the instrument check the scope alignment page 46 and camera alignment page 48 before using the instrument for soeed measurement video image capture Transporting Use the provided carrying case when transporting the TruCAM This is especially important when transporting the instrument in a vehicle since sudden bumps or sharp cornering might damage the instrument Cleaning and Storage Clean the instrument after each use Check for the following e Excess moisture Towel off excess moisture and air dry the instrument at room temperature e Exterior dirt Wipe exterior surfaces clean LCD Touch Screen Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen Do not use any liquid cleaners screen or allow excess liquid to drip into y
50. fficient the image takes on a dark graining effect as shown in this example If your images are dark with graining readjust the F stop to clear the effect Iris Iris is an adjustable aperture used to control the amount of light coming through the lens The more the iris is opened the more light it lets in and the brighter the image will be Aperture is the unit of measurement that defines the size of the opening in the lens that can be adjusted to control the amount of light that reaches the digital sensor The size of the aperture is measured in F stop The Iris Adjustment Ring may be positioned on an F stop or anywhere in between two F stops In any type of environment maintain the biggest f number possible The smaller the f number the bigger the opening more light Typical value on cloudy or foggy day 8 to 11 The bigger the f number the smaller the lens opening less light Typical value on sunny day 11 to 16 Automatic Gain Control Automatic Gain Control AGC optimises picture quality at all times during the day It increases the video signal at low light levels to make the picture brighter If the majority of the image is dark AGC will adjust the entire image to make it more easily viewable This option is available during the Capture Mode Tap or press the CJ soft key to toggle AGC ON or OFF If the toolbar button is not displayed tap or press the CJ soft key ON The Gl icon is displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Scre
51. ght detect so you know without a doubt that any change in pitch is due strictly to the target Ensure that the TruCAM is powered ON activate the Test Tone display screen It should look similar to Figure 62 instrument across the target The tone changes pitch when the instrument acquires the target The highest pitch the on target tone should occur when the in scope aiming reticule is centred on the target Scan the target both horizontally and vertically to confirm alignment in both directions If the test tone pitch decreases evenly off of each side of the target adjustment is not needed The TruCAM counts the number of TRIGGER presses that are made during the Scope Alignment Test After 5 TRIGGER presses is displayed in the toolbar Tap or press the CJ soft key to save the date and time of the last Scope Alignment Test which is displayed on the Device Information Screen page 25 If there is a discrepancy between the on target tone and the position of the aiming reticule remove the TruCAM from use and contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd to arrange for repair See the inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information Always perform the Scope Alignment Test previous page before doing the Camera Alignment Test Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 47 Camera Alignment Test 1 Aim to the target that was used for the Scope Alignment Test and pull the TRIGGER to activate the Speed Measurement Mode 2 Position the aimi
52. gle between the possible values listed in the table below This selection effects jmf file size Larger number frames per seconds will result in larger jmf files 240x180 pixels 480x360 pixels Coarse Motion Clip Mode Fine Motion Clip Mode Typical Frames jmf file 250 Typical Frames jmf file 125 Frame Rate Frame Rate per second n s Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 28 TRACK STORAGE Selectable frame storage after the measurement and based on the current Frame Rate Use the stylus or the soft keys to toggle the value Possible values are listed below e approximately 1 3 of the Frame Rate e same as the Frame Rate e approximately 1 6 of the Frame Rate This selection effects jmf file size Larger number of tracks stored will result in larger jmf files The equations below can be used to estimate Tracking Time and Tracking Distance Tracking Time seconds typical frames 2 Frame Rate Track Storage Tracking Distance Vehicle Speed Tracking Time Example Coarse Motion Clip Frame Rate 24 frames second Vehicle Speed 30 mph 13 41 m sec Tracking Time 250 frames 2 24 frames second 8 frames 25 seconds Tracking Distance 13 41 metres second 25 seconds 335 25 metres ALIGN SCREEN See page 51 PASSWORD Follow the steps below to change the user password 1 Use the stylus to double tap Change to change the user password Figure 37 shows the message box that will be displayed
53. h of video captured for each file For a 4 GB SD card the average is approximately 2 000 files stored The SD Card Slot is located under the cover that is part of the rear rubber bumper and is on the same side as the Camera The Cover opens from the top down The SD Card must be installed before power ON Refer to Figure 12 when inserting the SD Card Do not insert the card upside down make sure that the label is up The SD card is asymmetrically shaped in order not to be inserted upside down For information about SD Card format requirements see page 71 The SD Card includes the TruCAM folder and two subfolders Motion clips Contains many folders Folder names are 5 characters MM_DD Where MM is the month and DD is the date Example Still images 05 04 May 4th Example motion clip still image file name 228306087 D1000_1203_120807 jmf 2 confi Daldata System configuration data operator name operator ID and j y non critical data like LCD backlight level HUD brightness etc Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 USB Port The TruCAM s High Speed USB 2 0 connection is located under the cover that is part of the rear rubber bumper and is on the same side as the Camera See Figure 13 The Cover opens from the top down The USB connection allows you to copy files from the TruCAM SD Card to the Office PC The TruCAM is not supplied as standard with a USB cable Please see accessorise USB Cable requirements High Speed U
54. h to a known distance to verify the measurement accuracy of the TruCAM DOF Unit of measurement that represents the range of distances within an image where the focus is acceptably sharp Refers to the international standard sequence of numbers that express relative aperture F stop is the lens focal length divided by the effective aperture diameter The smaller the F number the greater the amount of light that passes through the lens Each change of F stop halves or doubles the image brightness as you step up or down Uses one measurement to a known distance to verify the measurement accuracy of the TruCAM Refers to the size of the image and angle of field of view as seen by the camera through the lens Heads Up Display Integrity Test Allows you to verify that all segments of the in scope display and aiming reticule are operating properly page 46 An adjustable aperture used to control the amount of light coming through the lens The more the iris is opened the more light it lets is and the brighter the image will be Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation A device that is similar in operation to radar but emits pulsed laser light instead of radio waves The computer processor that controls all of the functions of the TruCAM Located on the front panel of the TruCAM it is the bottom lens and receives the signals back from the target and then feeds the signal information to the microcontroller
55. he camera times out the live video will be suspended The image shown in Figure 35 will flash Pull the trigger to activate camera Figure 35 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 27 GPS INTERVAL The GPS does not sense location continuously Based on this time interval the GPS will wake up sense the current date Always on time location update the system and then shut down The 999 Disabled default interval is 60 seconds Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the desired time interval Figure 36 shows the message box that will be displayed e Range 5 to 120 seconds e Entering a value that is invalid displays a range error message Tap OK and then enter a valid value e Example When the interval is set to 60 seconds the GPS sensor will sense and update the location every 60 seconds DATE FORMAT Selectable date format Use the stylus and on screen keypad to toggle the value e YYYY MM DD default e MM DD YYYY DD MM YYYY FRAME RATE and TRACK STORAGE Default values are based on the Video Mode selection System Setup Screen page 18 Changing the Frame Rate automatically adjusts the Track Storage Use the stylus or the soft keys to toggle the Frame Rate and Track Storage values Track Storage may be changed independently of the Frame Rate FRAME RATE The frame rate is selectable prior to any measurement being made and based on motion clip size selection in the menu below Use the stylus to tog
56. he test area must establish a permanent known distance between a shooting mark and a target Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test or between a shooting mark and two targets Delta Distance Test e Using a metal tape to measure the distance this will ensure that the measurement is accurate Other considerations e The shooting mark is where you stand to do the test and it can be an X painted on the pavement e Atarget can be any flat permanent structure a sign or wall for example painted with a bull s eye or other aiming point e The shooting mark and the target must form a straight line The manner in which you stand and hold the instrument both affect the test measurements For exact readings carefully hold the instrument so the centre of the TruCAM is directly over the middle of the X Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 48 Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test In order to perform the Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test the Speed Mode CS must be active Tele Traffic UK Ltd recommends that you perform this test before or after each shift The Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test requires one target When selecting the target keep in mind that the distance to the target must be greater than the minimum distance of the TruCAM The typical minimum distance is 20 metres but any distance can be employed over the minimum up to the maximum range of 750 metres To simplify the interpretation of the test results Tele Traffic UK Lt
57. ially the TruCAM Splash screen will be displayed on the LCD Touch Screen Then the Self Test Results Screen will be displayed briefly before the System Setup Screen is displayed Locate a target with defined edges that are approximately 70 metres away A street sign is ideal The specific distance is not critical but the camera s optimum targeting distance is 70 metres Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Focusing the Camera 1 Open the camera cover to allow access to the Focus Adjustment Ring Aim the TruCAM at a target as described in step 1 above and adjust Tap or press the CJ soft key to display the other options on the Tap or press the CJ soft key to increase the screen Pull and release the TRIGGER to start the live video function Briefly the screen should look similar to Figure 2 Then the live video will appear in the upper half of the screen and the Iris Adjustment Ring the iris to allow for a bright detailed picture of the screen Caption Session Toolbar magnification This will make it easier to set the correct focus By continuing to tap or by pressing the CJ soft key will to return the screen image to the normal magnification display before taking a speed measurement If necessary tap or press the CJ soft key to adjust the shutter speed Taking a Sample Speed Measurement Le 2 If Speed Mode is not active tap lt 3 or press the CJ soft key Use the sighting scope and aiming reticule to a
58. im the TruCAM to the selected target To fire the laser pull and hold the TRIGGER The laser will fire after a short delay Continue to press the TRIGGER and keep the instrument sighted on the target A low pitched growl means that the instrument is attempting to lock onto the target One Low Pitched and two High Pitched Beeps mean that a measurement error occurred An error message will be displayed A high pitched single beep means that a speed was captured The measured speed will be displayed on the LCD screen and will be projected in the scope just below the aiming reticule Release the TRIGGER The vehicle image measured speed and distance will be displayed If you did not capture a speed an error message will be displayed Repeat all the above steps Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Motion Clip Playback 1 Tap or press the CJ soft key A preview of the still image is displayed It should look similar to Figure 3 2 Tap or press the CJ soft key to load the motion clip still image file Toolbar Alternative MEOT Button Soft Key aoao Tap to load the motion clip still image Tap to play the motion clip As the motion clip is being played the frame number will be updated This button is displayed while the motion clip is v being played back Tap to stop the playback om Tap to reload the motion clip Function in Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight ai Db Tap to load the still image Tap to
59. instrument has sufficient battery voltage to guarantee correct operation The battery icon is located in the upper right corner of the LCD Touch Screen Appearance of the Battery Icon 4 segments lit 75 100 estimated battery life 3 segments lit 50 75 estimated battery life Explanation 2 segments lit 25 50 estimated battery life 1 segment lit 5 25 estimated battery life 0 segments lit and red X 5 or less estimated battery life You need to replace or recharge the battery pack as soon as possible Laser Sensors The TruCAM has three lenses on the front panel The smaller lens is the Camera Lens The top lens transmits the infrared laser signals The bottom lens receives the signals back from the target and feeds signal information to the internal circuitry The internal circuitry consists of a laser range sensor timing analysis computation and display circuits The TruCAM determines distance through its laser range sensor by measuring the time of flight of short pulses of infrared light The TruCAM has a broad spectrum of sensitivity and can work with both reflective and non reflective targets The maximum measurement distance varies with target and environmental conditions The United Kingdom version has a maximum range of 750 metres The laser diode emits light in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum Infrared light is invisible to the human eye and cannot be a distraction to drivers o
60. is rare error conditions can occur during a measurement attempt or in the system hardware To make sure that you never get an erroneous speed reading the TruCAM monitors both the system hardware and the measurement When the instrument detects an error condition it displays an error message instead of a measurement Error Messages The table below lists the possible error messages related to soeed measurements This is not a complete list there are additional error messages that may be displayed on the LCD Touch Screen Generally the error messages are self explanatory You will need to tap OK to clear the error message correct the cause of the error and then retry the action that had caused the error message to be displayed Message and Explanation Measurement Error the target was out of range or was too close Measurement Error insufficient data The unit does not have enough data to measure speed Possible Cause early release of the trigger or time out Measurement Error unstable targeting Data is not stable enough to measure speed Possible Causes poor aiming or panning off the target Measurement Error low level of interference from a light source such as a xenon headlight Jam Detect high level of interference from a light source such as a xenon headlight or other smart jamming device Temperature too cold Stop operation Temperature too hot Stop operation Calibration Errors Please turn OFF unit and try
61. layed The change is not immediately displayed The Date amp Time is only updated when the GPS has a fix In most cases you will have to be outside and cycle the TruCAM OFF ON If there is an error an error message will be displayed and it may look similar to Figure 26 C e g Du HHH HAH H M Tap OK and try entering the information again Figure 26 C e Tap or press the CJ soft key to cancel without changing the date and time LANGUAGE The default Language is English and this will be the only language available for the United Kingdom version of TruCAM default For more information about language availability contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd 21 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Icons at top of the LCD Touch Screen See page 65 for information about the icons that appear at the top of the LCD Touch Screen Tool Bar Buttons at the Bottom of the LCD Touch Screen Bitton Function Toolbar Alternative Soft Key Tap to enter the Test Mode The Scope Alignment Test page 46 will be the first screen displayed This button is displayed only after you select an option Tap to scroll to the next option that appears on the screen a Tap to select the option that you want to change Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 16 Tap to enter Playback Mode page 43 The most recent image will be displayed System Options Screen To display the System Options Screen cull tHE From the Sys
62. level LCD Backlight Level Capture Mode zoom factor shutter speed etc See page 65 for a list of the icons Toolbar Buttons and Soft Keys The toolbar is located at the bottom of the LCD Touch Screen The available toolbar buttons vary with each screen Each screen contains 4 toolbar buttons There are 4 coloured soft keys on the TruCAM s rear panel the colours correspond to the toolbar buttons 1928 2418 MILLE lt Icons As an alternative to tapping a toolbar button you can ana Enab Led press the corresponding soft key See page 67 for a list of the toolbar buttons BB7 127 272018 67 41 57 Toolbar Buttons On screen Keypad Whenever alphanumeric data entry is required the TruCAM displays a set of keypads As Figure 20 shows the keypad is located at the bottom of the LCD Touch Screen alll ane 1974 7484 1978 7 48 HHA alali Enah led Enah led Ji lt Back Space DRE lt Carriage Return lt Space Bar Extended lt Keyboard Display Keyboard 1 Upper Case tap for lower case Extended Keyboard 2 Figure 20 The keypad is automatically selected by the Language option page 21 Use the stylus to tap the letters numbers and symbols on the on screen keypad to enter typed text directly onto the screen Tap or press the CJ soft key to save the current data and close the data entry message box Figure 20 above right shows Operators ID and the new data is 0559 Tap Qu o
63. line of sight Rain or fog will reduce the units maximum range Is the Weather Mode active If not turn it ON Keep in mind that the minimum range will be 61 metres Keep in mind that acquiring a target through glass will reduce the units maximum range Make sure the Transmit and Receive Lenses are clean Check the Transmit and Receive Lenses for scratches Images are fuzy Keep in mind that the optimum targeting distance is 70 metres Hand held 15 80 metres Tripod mounted 15 90 metres You may need to adjust the Video Tracking Distance page 19 Camera settings page 32 Difficulty acquiring target while aiming through rain Is the Weather Mode active If not turn it ON If or snow not turn it ON Keep in mind that the minimum range is 61 metres It may be necessary to adjust the Video Tracking Distance page 19 Camera settings page 33 61 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Images are too dark Images are too light lt Message gt WRITE PROTECTED Unlock SD Card Powering Off in 60 seconds lt Message gt INVALID SD CARD connected the TruCAM to my computer using a high speed USB 2 0 cable and the High Speed USB message was not displayed Using the USB connection it is not possible to delete files from the SD Card Still image motion clip files are large Want to be able to store more files on the SD Card 62 Shutter speed gt F number gt AGC lt optional gt brightness level lt op
64. ll be displayed LCD Touch Screen CAUTION To prevent damage to the Touch Screen never use any device other than the stylus that comes with the TruCAM to tap on the LCD Touch Screen If your stylus is lost or broken please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd to order a replacement stylus Some polarized sunglasses will block out the view of the LCD screen This is related to the way light interacts with the polarized lenses and is not a malfunction of the LCD Touch Screen In this situation you may find it is beneficial to attach the Sun Shade page 35 or adjust the LCD Backlight level see page 16 The LCD Touch Screen is located on the rear panel of the TruCAM The LCD Touch Screen is 7 cm 2 7 inch QVGA colour and sunlight readable Your TruCAM comes with a stylus that you should use to tap on the screen You can perform two basic actions using the stylus Tap Use the stylus to lightly touch the screen to select an item this is equivalent to clicking an item with the mouse on your computer Double tap to modify or open an option item etc If the TruCAM does not respond properly to your taps the LCD Touch Screen may need to be realigned The Align Screen option is available on the Device Parameters Screen See page 51 for information about realigning the touch screen Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Icons The icons are the images that are displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen The icons show such things as the battery voltage
65. lm e If you click the Yes button the files will be moved from the SD Card to the Office PC The files will no longer reside on the SD Card e If you click the No button the files will be copied from the SD Card to the Office PC The files continue to reside on the SD Card e As Figure 73 shows a progress bar will be displayed Click the Cancel button if you want to stop the transfer process e When the transfer process is complete a message box will be displayed as Figure 74 shows 4 Click the OK button to clear the message Browsing the jmf Files 1 Transfer the jmf files from the SD Card to ER ware the Office PC see above jus nm eo mm genes eS biaia Spe me vin A H CT AE ne 2 Select the File Menu gt the Refresh Clips ER Summary option An hourglass may be displayed aae Nomar o Mena 1 during this process 3 Select the File Menu gt Browse Clips option The Browse Clip Files window will be displayed Figure 75 Initially the left display window includes a folder icon titled Movie Clips and the right display window is blank Takis oat 1 FR 4 Use the mouse to click on the symbol to the os ERED Hram right of the folder icon You will be prompted to select the TruCAM serial number gt image capture date gt jmf that you wish to view 5 Select the View button to display the selected jmf file e Select the Close button to close the window without viewing a jmf file
66. mation Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot rupture or ignite and cause serious injury Be sure to follow the safety rules listed below Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery Do not install the battery backwards so the polarity is reversed Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal object such as wire Do not carry or store the battery with hairpins necklaces or other metal objects Do not pierce the battery with nails strike the battery with a hammer step on the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly onto the battery Do not expose the battery to water salt water or allow the battery to get wet Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Do not disassemble or modify the battery The battery contains safety and protection devices which if damaged may cause the battery to generate heat rupture or ignite Do not place the battery or near fires stoves or other high temperature locations Do not set or store TruCAM lithium ion batteries in direct sunshine When storing batteries inside cars in hot weather be sure to keep them shaded and out of direct sun Direct sun or extreme hot temperatures may cause the battery to heat up rupture or ignite Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy Do not discharge the battery using any device except
67. measured speed The effect always works to the motorist s advantage Loosely speaking the cosine effect is not significant as long as the angle remains small 31 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Measured Speed by Angle The Cosine Effect IMPERIAL eed Measured Speed MPH 69 99 69 90 69 73 10 68 94 67 61 p90 00 00 j 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 The cosine effect decreases as the range to the target vehicle increases At the maximum range of the instrument the vehicle is so far away that the angle between it and the instrument is very small indeed The instrument s perception of the target s speed is identical to its true speed As the vehicle approaches the angle increases until it becomes large enough to affect the measurement To minimise the cosine effect keep the angle small Set up the instrument as close to the road as possible without creating safety risks and target down the road at ranges sufficient to keep the angular difference small The table below shows acceptable parameters for minimising the cosine effect The chart indicates the percentage of true speed measured given the distance from the roadway and the distance from the target vehicle To find a targets measured speed multiply the true speed by the number in the chart METRIC Range to Target Vehicle As a general rule METRES Do not exceed 1 metre off the road for every 10 metres shooting down range to the targets If target v
68. n the upper right corner of the LCD Touch Screen The System Setup Screen will be displayed page 18 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Section 7 Instrument Tests amp Confidence Checks Tele Traffic UK Ltd recommends the following tests be performed by an operator before or after each shift to confirm proper instrument operation The combination of operator performed daily checks and built in instrument self tests provide positive indication of a system fault should one occur Self Test When the TruCAM is powered ON a number of internal checks are performed During those tests all display segments are lit and a series of tones are emitted When all of the tests have successfully completed the Self Test Results Screen is displayed briefly before the instrument is ready for use If any test fails a system error message is displayed and the instrument will not operate See page 17 for information about Self Test results HUD Integrity Test Tele Traffic UK Ltd recommends that you perform this test before or after each shift to verify that all in scope display segments are operating properly At power ON compare the instrument s in scope Heads Up Display to Figure 61 The lower portion of the display flashes 2 times and the aiming reticule is illuminated If the display times out before you can complete this test you will need to power OFF the TruCAM and repeat this step If any segment fails to display contact Tele Traffic UK t
69. ng reticule on the target and take a measurement 3 Immediately view the position of the video crosshair on the display and make sure that it is aimed in the same location as the aiming reticule e If the video crosshair is in proper alignment adjustment is not needed As an example refer to Figure 63 e If the video crosshair is not in proper alignment remove the TruCAM from use and contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd to arrange for repair See the inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information Instrument Confidence Checks There are several ways to verify the measurement accuracy of a Lidar instrument You can verify it directly by measuring the speed of an object travelling at a known speed but this is seldom practical The nature of Lidar is such that it cannot be tricked by a vibrating object such as a tuning fork into displaying a velocity For these reasons Tele Traffic UK Ltd recommends the Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test as an accurate method of verifying whether or not that the instrument is measuring correctly Tele Traffic UK Ltd suggests that you do one of these tests each time the instrument is taken on duty These tests verify the accuracy of the two key elements of Lidar soeed measurement 1 Precise time measurements 2 Ability to make mathematical calculations When setting up an area for these tests Tele Traffic UK Ltd recommends e Permanently installing the test area in a convenient location T
70. nstrument will automatically power OFF if there is no activity for the specified time interval Instrument activity includes any taps on the LCD Touch Screen button presses or serial communication Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the desired time interval e Range 300 to 7 200 seconds Range Error e Default 600 seconds From 988 to 7288 sec e Entering a value that is invalid displays a range error message Figure 32 Tap OK and then enter a valid value e The Power OFF timer is disabled when Auto Mode is active Figure 32 BACKLIGHT LCD Backlight power OFF interval The LCD backlight will automatically power OFF if there is no activity for the specified time interval Instrument activity includes any button presses or serial communication e Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the desired Range Error time interval From 38 to 7284 sec e Range 30 to 7 200 seconds e Default 120 seconds e Entering a value that is invalid displays a range error message Tap OK and then enter a valid value CAMERA POWER Camera power OFF interval This is the time in seconds that live video is displayed without any activity while in Speed Mode e Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the desired Range Error time interval From 28 to 684 sec e Range 20 to 600 seconds e Default 60 seconds e Entering a value that is invalid displays a range error message Tap OK and then enter a valid value When t
71. nt 28 are displayed In this case you will need to transfer the folders to your Office PC using the 1 TruCAM Image Viewer Program page 54 or 2 USB connection page 12 Once the files have been transferred then you can use the TruCAM Image Viewer program to view the jmf files Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 43 Function Tap to select the next folder displayed on the screen Toolbar Alternative Button Soft Key a Tap to select the previous folder displayed on the screen a Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 15 oa Tap to load the image still file Loading the Motion Clip Still Image File Figure 60 A shows a preview of a jmf file To playback the motion clip it must be loaded Tap or press the CJ soft key to load the motion clip Figure 60 B shows an example of the screen that will be displayed Figure 60 Tap cy or press the CJ soft key Figure 60 B to start the motion clip playback and immediately the clip begins to play Figure 60 C shows the view of the final frame after the motion clip has finished playing offering further options as described below Tap the or press the CJ soft key Figure 60 D shows an example of the screen that will be displayed This provides the operator with an opportunity to enhance the view of the final frame Tap the or press the CJ soft key to enlarge the detail on screen Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 44 Alternative Soft Key Toolbar
72. o may cause the battery to become hot rupture or ignite CAUTION Li ion battery cells can become unstable potentially dangerous at low and high temperatures Charging Temperature Range 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Charging the battery outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot or to break Charging the battery outside of this temperature range may also harm the performance of the battery or reduce the battery s life expectancy Do not leave the battery unattended while charging Immediately unplug the charging cable if during the charging process the battery emits an unusual smell feels hot changes colour changes shape or appears abnormal in any other way Contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd if any of these problems are observed To avoid damaging your TruCAM or the Charging Cable check to be sure all connectors are properly aligned before connecting them If battery voltage is below normal operation level page 9 please power OFF the TruCAM and recharge the Battery Pack as soon as possible The Charging Cable works in a standard electrical outlet You can also charge your TruCAM in your automobile with an optional Automobile Charger that works in your vehicle s electrical cigarette lighter or a 12 volt power outlet 1 Plug the appropriate end of the Charging Cable into the bottom of the battery pack as shown in Figure 4 Before applying any force ensure that the pins in the bottom of the handle are aligned with
73. o arrange for repair See the inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information Scope Alignment Test Tele Traffic UK Ltd recommends that you perform this test before or after each shift to verify proper alignment of the aiming reticule to the laser measurement beam Scope alignment is set at the factory when the instrument is shipped A heavy blow is the only reason that the aiming reticule might ever go out of alignment The Scope Alignment Test uses sound to indicate when the scope is on target with the laser measurement beam When the scope is properly aligned and you are targeting close targets you may see a small vertical offset due to the separation between the optics of the sighting scope and the laser transmitter Therefore where possible when performing the Scope Alignment Test you should choose a target that is at the longest distance available Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 46 From the System Setup Screen tap or press the CJ soft key to Scan the target Press and hold the TRIGGER while panning the Select a target Choose a prominent target with well defined horizontal and vertical edges A telephone pole or a Lamp standard are an excellent choices The target s reflective qualities and distance should be such that you can clearly hear a change in pitch of the test tone as you pan the instrument over the edges of the target Make sure there is nothing behind the target that the instrument mi
74. of cordless operation 110 v ac to 240 v ac 50 60 Hz input 12 v dc 1 8 A output or better 11 v dc to 16 v dc cigarette plug connector with 3 Amp fuse Main Charger Automobile Charger Standby Laser Firing 950 mW typical 2400 mW typical Linux based with custom device drivers Automatic laser jammer avoidance Standard Format Extended Format 240x180 pixels 480x360 pixels Selectable video capture frame rate before the measurement and based on motion clip size selection 240x180 Coarse 480x360 Fine 24 fps or 18 fps or 12 fps 14 fos or 11 fps or 9 fps Selectable frame storage after the measurement and based on the current approximately 1 3 of the Frame Rate same as the Frame Rate approximately 1 6 of the Frame Rate Selectable 1920x1440 pixels 1440x1080 pixels 120 seconds 2 minutes or 8 MB which ever occurs first AES 128 United States Federal Information Processing Standards Advanced Encryption Standard 128 bit Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 72 Index A D Accessories 1 Dark images 62 AGC See automatic gain control Data encryption 72 Aiming reticule 10 68 Data entry Not visible 61 seypan ls Align LCD touch screen 51 Date Format 28 Aperture 68 System Setup Screen 18 Automatic gain control AGC 33 68 Date and time Troubleshooting 60 B Depth of field DOF 33 Backlight 16 Desktop icon Battery TruCAM Image Viewer 54 j Device Information Screen 25 on 3 Devi
75. ontact your Authorised Tele Traffic UK Ltd for forgotten what it is assistance See inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information Date and or time is incorrect Update on the System Setup Screen page 20 During the Manned Auto Mode only still images If you require video clips select the Unmanned are produced video clips are not produced Auto Mode Difficult to see the LCD Touch Screen Tap in to adjust the intensity of the LCD Backlight Attach the Sun Shade Change your location in relation to the sun The TruCAM is powered ON but do not know how to start the Speed Mode Pull the TRIGGER The in scope aiming reticule is not visible Pull the TRIGGER to activate the aiming reticule Tap to increase the intensity of the aiming reticule Adjust the polarizing filter Measurement Error Unstable Targeting Attach the Shoulder Stock page 35 or mount the TruCAM on a tripod want to increase the on time of the GPS Set the GPS interval to 0 to prevent the GPS from powering OFF page 28 Note the continual on time will shorten battery life Erroneous speed measurements not repeatable Do you have a clear line of sight Check the scope alignment Is it raining or foggy If yes is the Weather Mode active If not turn it ON Keep in mind that the minimum range will be 61 metres When measuring a short range to a small target aim slightly above the target Limited range Do you have a clear
76. ooting 61 UTC See Coordinated Universal Time V Version number TruCAM 25 TruCAM Image Viewer 54 TruCore 25 Video mode 19 Video Only Mode 39 Video size 72 View Details 55 Views Of the TruCAM 3 W Wavelength 71 Weather Mode 38 69 White balance 69 WRITE PROTECTED Unlock SD Card Error message 62 Z Zero Velocity 69 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011
77. otal amount of light reaching the sensor Shutter soeeds are expressed in fractions of a second Lower shutter speeds provide larger F stop number and in turn result in a larger DOF Shutter speed may not be displayed during Playback Mode This option is available during the Capture Mode Tap or press the CJ soft key to change the shutter speed The current shutter speed is displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen See page 65 for information about the icons that appear at the top of the LCD Touch Screen The actual shutter speed is inversely related to the speed value displayed so to increase the shutter speed you would select a smaller setting Range 2K0 1 2000 second bright day to 200 1 200 second dark day 200 is suitable for dark environments 400 is suitable for lower speed zones 600 is suitable for faster speed zones Higher shutter speeds may be suitable for bright environments and test alignment Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 34 Attaching Removing the Shoulder Stock The Shoulder Stock helps stabilise the TruCAM and is designed for either left handed or right handed use Attaching the Shoulder Stock 1 Rotate the Shoulder Stock Release toward the front of the TruCAM 2 Align the pronged end of the Shoulder Stock with the Shoulder Stock Attachment Point as shown in Figure 42 3 Slide the Shoulder Stock straight into the two holes 4 Rotate the Shoulder Stock Release toward the rear of the TruCAM to
78. otion clip file The avi files can be viewed using a program such as Microsoft Windows Media Player This option generates smaller file size Save Clip Compressed Creates avi format of the selected motion clip file The avi files can be viewed using a program such as Microsoft Windows Media Player This option generates larger file size Save Clip Un compressed Like the TruCAM you can toggle the crosshair between Exit Closes the TruCAM Viewer program Crosshair Classic B Si Classic HE and Beam Size default Cc A check mark appears to the left of the current selection Predefined Manage Operator Allows you to create and manage the Operator Names Lists for use on the Lists Names TruCAM System Setup Screen Manage Allows you to create and manage the Locations Lists for use on the TruCAM Locations System Setup Screen Printing Print Print Tagged th Prints two images from the jmf file that is currently displayed 1 The frame that displays the crosshair to indicate the speed and distance measurement 2 The final frame of the motion clip Also includes the text data related to the jmf file next page shows an example While viewing images you can tag or select individual images that you want to print page 59 This option allows you to print only the images that you tagged while browsing Continued Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 99 continued NEUE Options Printing Print Batch
79. our TruCAM Using soap or other cleaning products on the screen might discolour the finish and damage the screen To reduce the risk of damage to the internal components do not spray liquid directly on the e Scope Exterior Use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt and fingerprints e Lenses Use a lens brush to remove surface dust and loose particles from the front panel lenses To clean a lens moisten it with lens cleaning solution and wipe it with a clean cloth or lens tissue Battery Pack If you won t be using the instrument again soon remove the Battery Pack before storing it Caring for the Scope Do not attempt to lubricate the scope It is sealed from within using o rings and special compounds All seals are permanent and require no maintenance Use a lens brush to remove surface dust and loose particles To clean a lens moisten it with lens cleaning solution and wipe it with a clean cloth or lens tissue Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 50 Caring for the LCD Touch Screen To prevent damage to the LCD Touch Screen never use any device other than the stylus that comes with the TruCAM to tap on the LCD Touch Screen If your stylus is lost or broken please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd to order replacement stylus See the inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information Realigning the LCD Touch Screen If the TruCAM does not properly respond to your taps the LCD Touch Screen may need to be realigned The Align Sc
80. please Figure 24 on the following page If all tests do not prove positive the appropriate error code will appear Figure 23 shows an example error message box HIGH TEMPERATURE If the Self Test indicates an error message ERROR CODE 53 Press the Power button to power OFF the TruCAM Remove and re insert the Battery Pack page 8 Power ON the TruCAM one more time to repeat the Self Test If the error repeats power OFF the TruCAM If the power source is not the problem contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for assistance See the inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 If you want to go directly to the Capture Mode 1 Pull the TRIGGER to start the Capture Mode 2 Pull the TRIGGER a second time to activate the aiming reticule Otherwise see below for information about the System Setup Screen Powering OFF the TruCAM Press and hold the Power button for approximately 2 seconds It will take approximately 10 seconds for the operating system to shut down You can press and release the Power button to cancel the displayed screen This is useful when the toolbar button is not displayed Examples Aligning the LCD Touch Screen or if the Capture Mode is active and you want to display the System Setup Screen To help save its battery charge the TruCAM has factory defined power OFF intervals The default intervals are listed below You can change the power OFF intervals on th
81. r operators Camera The camera captures single frames as well as continuous motion clips Specifications include CMOS imaging technology 3 megapixel resolution and 12 7 mm 12 inch optical format Adjustable Settings e Automatic Gain Control page 33 e Camera Lens Focus Distance page 34 Camera Cover e Iris page 33 Ei e Shutter Speed page 34 U I m_m Tab To open the Camera Cover ill iA EAN Hinge 1 Press the tab on the underside of igi poe ACIOENMEN Ring the camera There is a hinge that MS AU UNEN secures the cover to the TruCAM Slot To close the Lens Cover 1 Push the cover down to close it 2 Secure the tab on the underside of the cover in the slot Figure 8 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Sighting Scope single power sighting scope is mounted on top of the TruCAM as Standard however there is an option to attach a 3 5 power magnifier if required e The polarizing light filter is adjustable to optimise viewing contrast e Figure 9 shows the polarizing light filter s adjustment ring The in scope aiming reticule helps you aim accurately to the target e Figure 10 shows the reticule This reticule represents the approximate size of the laser beam on the target e In scope speed measurement display Filter Adjustment R br06 Figure 10 Figure 11 Adjusting the Aiming Reticule s Intensity You can vary the intensity of the aiming reticule to account for different lighting
82. r press the CJ soft key to adjust the intensity of the LCD backlight See below Tap or press the CJ soft key to close the data entry message box without changing the current data Figure 20 above left shows Operator ID and the field is blank Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 LCD Backlight You can vary the intensity of the LCD Backlight to account for different lighting conditions The LCD Backlight has five intensity settings When the On toolbar button is displayed tap it or press the soft key to adjust the intensity of the backlight Tap repeatedly until the desired level is achieved 0 dim 1 bright 2 brighter 3 default 4 brightest TruCAM Image Viewer TruCAM Image Viewer is a software program that runs on a PC and allows you to view the motion clips and still images It is covered in Section 9 page 54 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Section 3 TruCAM System and Information Screens This section covers the screens that display system information and prepare the TruCAM for measuring speeds and capturing motion clips still images Powering ON the TruCAM Press the Power button or pull and release the TRIGGER The TruCAM Splash Screen appears briefly it should look like Figure 21 Next the instrument s microcontroller performs the Self Test If all tests prove positive the Self Test Results Screen appears briefly it should look like Figure 22 Figure 22 Next the System Setup Screen is displayed
83. r there is a good level of voltage charging can occur 2 Disconnect both ends of the Charging Cable 3 Reconnect both ends of the Charging Cable If enough voltage is present charging will start and the LED will be orange If the LED Charge indicator still does not illuminate contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for assistance See the inside front cover for LTI contact information Refer to the Charging the Battery Pack Instructions previous page Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Inserting the Battery Pack into the Handle The Battery Compartment is designed so the Battery Pack only fits if inserted correctly 1 Align the notched edges of the Battery Pack with those of the Battery Compartment 2 Slide the pack halfway into the compartment 3 Using the palm of your hand and smooth firm motion slide the Battery Pack up until it locks into place The required force is similar to the force required to insert a magazine into a firearm Removing the Battery Pack from the Handle 1 Hold the TruCAM with one hand and hold the bottom of the Handle with your other hand 2 Press the Battery Release simultaneously press the black buttons on both sides of the TruCAM just behind the TRIGGER 3 Slide the Battery Pack out of the Battery Compartment Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Understanding the Battery Voltage Icon The TruCAM continuously monitors its power source LTI has defined an acceptable battery voltage range to ensure that the
84. rear A front to rear or rear to front measurement will result in an error message displayed and no DBC value will be calculated displayed Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 42 Section 6 Playback Mode To view previously captured motion clips still images tap either yellow or E3 red ES Is available on the System Setup Screen LY Is available on the Capture Menu LY If it is not displayed tap repeatedly or press the CJ soft key repeatedly until iy is displayed The most recently captured still image will be displayed as shown in Figure 58 Figure 58 Initially a preview of the file will be displayed Tap the or press the CJ soft key to load the motion clip and still image data To display the GPS data associated with the motion clip still image use the stylus to tap the Time Date data and toggle between Time Date and GPS Function ANOIA IN Tee ar 2 C NC AE 7 an ee pe Displaying the Folders Stored on the SD Card The TruCAM creates a folder each day that the TruCAM is used Figure 59 shows an example of the screen that will be displayed when you tap Toolbar Alternative Button Soft Key or press the CJ soft key The current date is assigned as the folder name when the folder is created In this example there are 6 folders The highlighted folder is from January 21st and contains 1 jmf files The screen can display a maximum of 28 folders If your SD Card contains more than 28 folders the most rece
85. rease this distance Conversely there is less natural light available on cloudy days so it may be necessary to decrease the targeting distance Hand held 15 80 metres Tripod mounted 15 90 metres Line of Sight Ideally you should have a clear line of sight to the target vehicle If there is a momentary break in the laser measurement beam the instrument will accumulate data and may be able to capture the target vehicle s speed The instrument will display an error message if it cannot capture the target vehicle s speed If there is an extended break in the laser measurement beam the instrument will display an error message The Cosine Effect If the target vehicle is moving directly toward or away from you the speed measured by the TruCAM is identical to the vehicle s true speed However the instrument is usually set up on the side of the road for safety This results in an angle between the instrument s position and the target vehicle s direction of travel When the angle is significant the measured speed is less than the target s true speed The phenomenon is known as the cosine effect Cosine is the trigonometric function that relates to this phenomenon The difference between the measured speed and the true speed depends upon the angle between the instrument s ideal position the position where targets would be moving in direct line with the instrument and its actual position The larger the angle the lower the
86. reen option is available on the Device Parameters Screen page 26 While the Calibration Screens are displayed the Toolbar buttons are not active Do not tap On or The soft keys located on the rear panel are active while the Calibration Screens are displayed Press the CJ button to adjust the LCD Brightness Level Press the CJ button to cancel the realignment process and return to the System Setup Screen without realigning the Touch Screen 1 Display the Device Parameters Screen Figure 66 A followed by B show how screens should appear Use the stylus to tap the area indicated on the screen to Proceed and Align the screen Proceed 51 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Figure 70 A shows the first Calibration Screen it will prompt you to tap in the black box on the upper left of the screen Figure 70 B shows the second Calibration Screen Tap the target black box in the lower right corner of the screen If the process is successful the data will automatically be saved and the System Setup Screen will be displayed If the process is not successful a message will be displayed prompting you to Please try again Start with Step 2 above Figure 70 C shows the third Calibration Screen Tap the target black box in centre of the screen Restoring Factory Default Settings 1 Use the stylus to double tap Reset Figure 68 shows the message box that will be displayed Passuord Required TruCA
87. s a Real Time Clock RTC and its accuracy is 20 parts per million ppm over the full operating temperature of 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F 10 minutes per year GPS Receiver The Global Positioning System GPS is based on 24 satellites orbiting 20 000 km above the earth in 12 hour circular orbits In order to make sure that they can be detected from anywhere on the Earth s surface the satellites are divided into six groups of four Each group Is assigned a different path to follow This creates six orbital planes which completely surround the Earth These satellites send radio signals to Earth that contain information about the satellite Using GPS ground based receivers these signals can be detected and used to determine the receivers positions latitude longitude and height In the TruCAM GPS is used to automatically set and synchronize the system time You need only set the local time zone and day light savings information page 20 The TruCAM is capable of receiving Satellite Based Augmentation System SBAS differential corrections in both Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS and European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service EGNOS Note Although the GPS data is transmitted continuously the following items need to be considered The default GPS Interval setting is 60 seconds This is designed for maximum battery life 2 You can change this value on the Device Parameters Screen page 26
88. side Offset The Roadside Offset is equal to the distance from the location where you are taking the DBC measurement to the mid point or centre of the road where the vehicle is travelling AHH The offset is used to eliminate any bias in the DBC calculation due to the cosine effect page 31 eas Enabled EW el 1 Le ot As Figure 52 shows when DBC is enabled the System Setup Screen includes a Road Offset value located in the bottom right corner When entering the Roadside Offset keep in mind that the minimum capture distance is a 2 5 to 1 ratio e Example If your Roadside Offset is 10 metres the minimum capture distance to either target vehicle would be 10 metres x 2 5 25 metres Use the TruCAM to measure the Roadside Offset Distance or manually enter the Roadside Offset Distance e The default value is 5 0 metres e Manual entry valid range limit between 1 0 and 100 0 metres e Previous Laser entry range limits for minimum range recording are ignored Changes to the System Setup Screen are not saved until you tap or press the CJ soft key However unsaved changes are valid until the TruCAM is powered OFF Entering the Roadside Offset Use the stylus or the soft keys to select the Roadside Offset Figure 53 shows the message box that will be displayed Using the Laser to Measure the Roadside Offset Distance 1 Select the Laser Measure option Use the stylus to tap the 1 field in the message box tap the E but
89. tead of capturing a speed reading If Video Tracking is enabled page 19 when the target vehicle reaches the specified distance the camera will capture the still image of the vehicle Video Tracking will stop if you move off the target the laser measurement beam is interrupted or the maximum file size is exceeded If Video Tracking is disabled the still image is captured when the speed is measured Image quality may be poor if the target vehicle is not in the camera focus range After you release the TRIGGER the instrument will display the speed reading and the distance at which it was captured or an error message e The speed displays as a negative number if the target was going away from you when it was measured e The speed displays as a positive number if the target was approaching you when it was measured The TruCAM will compare the measured speed to the Capture Speed Limit System Setup Screen page 18 e If the measured speed is greater than or equal to the Capture Speed Limit the motion clip still image and the related measurement data will be saved to the SD Card e If the measured speed is less than the Capture Speed Limit no data is saved to the SD Card 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to capture each additional soeed measurement motion clip still image Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 37 Weather Mode Moisture is reflective Weather such as rain snow mist spray or fog can make it difficult for the laser to receive
90. tem Setup Screen tap and then or press the CJ soft key and then the CJ soft key Changes are not saved until you tap the or press the CJ soft key However unsaved changes are valid until the TruCAM is powered OFF Use the stylus to select the option that you want to change You can either Proceed double tap the field or tap the desired field and then tap CB or press CERE ne the CJ soft key 5 60 e i BE Once you have selected an option you can tap or press the CJ soft key to scroll to the next option Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 22 MEASUREMENT UNITS This option is factory set and appears as display only The TruCAM is factory locked for the UK and will display MPH and metres CAMERA LENS FOCUS Select to change the distance where the still image capture will occur during Speed Mode Displays message box and on screen keypad prompting you to enter the new value e The range 50 150 metres e The optimum and default value 70 metres DEVICE INFORMATION Double tap Display to display the Device Information Screen page 25 DEVICE PARAMETRES Double tap Change to display the Device Parameters Screen page 26 CROSSHAIR Use the stylus to select the crosshair style that will be displayed on vehicle images Classic default Bm and Beam Size FS CHECK FS CHECK stands for Linux File System Check and Repair Double tap Proceed to check the integrity of the SD Card file system
91. the Charging Cable 2 Plug the other end of the Charging Cable into a power outlet Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 The colour of the LED charge indicator see Figure 5 on the handle indicates battery charge status Orange charging Charging time is about 4 5 hours or less If the LED is not illuminated refer to the Pre Charging Routine see next page Green fully charged Yellow blinking malfunction Contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for repair See inside front cover for Tele Traffic contact information 3 When finished charging disconnect the Charging Cable from the power outlet and then disconnect from the TruCAM by gripping and pulling the green connector plug ES lt LED Charge Indicator Note If the battery charge is very low the LED Charge Indicator may not illuminate when you plug in the Charging Cable Li ion battery cells must have a nominal voltage of approximately 2 volts within them before a large amount of current can be applied If the cells are below 2 volts applying a high current could be dangerous Therefore if the cell voltage is less than the nominal 2 volts the internal charging circuit supplies a very small amount of current to slowly bring the battery charge up to a nominal voltage Pre charging Routine If the LED Charge Indicator does not illuminate when the Charging Cable is plugged in 1 Leave it plugged in for at least one hour to trickle charge the Battery Pack If after one hou
92. the TruCAM Using the battery in a device other than the TruCAM may damage the performance of the battery or reduce its life expectancy and if the device causes abnormal current flow it may cause the battery to become hot rupture or ignite and cause serious injury Li ion battery cells can become unstable potentially dangerous at low and high temperatures e Charging Temperature Range 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F e Storage Temperature Range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd if any of these problems are observed Immediately discontinue use of the battery if while using charging or storing the battery the battery unit emits an unusual smell feels hot changes colour changes shape or appears abnormal in any other way Never attempt to view the sun through the scope Looking at sun through the scope may permanently damage your eyes Avoid staring directly at the laser beam for prolonged periods The TruCAM is designed to meet strict eye safety requirements and is classified as eye safe to Class 1 limits which means that virtually no hazard is associated with directly viewing the laser output under normal conditions As with any laser device reasonable precautions should be taken in its operation It is recommended that you avoid staring into the transmit lens while firing the laser The use of optical instruments with this product may increase eye hazard Never point the instrument directly at
93. tional gt Try to set slower shutter speed like 600 400 or 800 instead of 1K0 or 1K5 If it is still dark you may open the aperture a little bit however do not open too much Always maintain bigger F number Examples F number should be 8 to 11 for cloudy and foggy and 11 to 16 for sunny day Adjust your location so the sun is on your back and behind the Camera and illuminates the Licence plate lt optional gt Turn on AGC page 33 F number shutter speed gt AGC lt optional gt brightness level lt optional gt Try to set faster shutter speed like 1KO or 1K5 instead of 600 400 or 800 If it is still light you may close the aperture a little bit however do not close too much Always maintain bigger F number Examples F number should be 8 to 11 for cloudy and foggy 11 to 16 for sunny day lt optional gt Turn on AGC page 33 After the TruCAM powers OFF remove the SD Card Slide the small plastic toggle out of the lock position Kimsin sree This message is displayed when you pull the TRIGGER to start image capture and your TruCAM does not recognise the SD Card as being registered Contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for assistance Verify that the TruCAM is powered ON and that both ends of the cable are connected properly Using the USB connection files on the SD Card are Read Only In order to remove files from the SD Card use the SD Card Reader that provided with your TruCAM For a 4 GB SD
94. ton or press the C1 soft key The screen should similar to Figure 54 left 2 Aim to the centre of the lane of travel and press the trigger The measured distance will be displayed at the bottom of the screen as Figure 54 right shows 3 Tap the or press the CJ soft key to save this value or repeat step 2 if you want to change the measured value 1978 474 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 Manually Entering the Roadside Offset Distance 1 Select the Key In option Use the stylus to tap the 2 field in the message box tap the button EE or press the CJ soft key Figure 55 shows the message box that will be displayed 2 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the desired Roadside Offset Range 1 to 100 metres Default 5 0 metres 3 Tap or press the CJ soft key to accept the entered value Figure 55 g Taking the DBC Measurement When DBC Mode is active the Kad icon is displayed at the top of the Touch Screen as Figure 56 shows Tap o or press the CJ soft key to start the DBC Mode Remember to set the Roadside Offset page 40 before taking any DBC measurements 1 Aim to the first leading vehicle of the pair and pull the trigger PE ICE EME 1 Vehicle 1 speed amp distance to take a measurement The 2 Vehicle 2 speed amp distance 3 Roadside Offset measured speed and distance 4 Time between Measurements will be displayed 1 in Figure 57 5 Distance between Vehicles 6 Time between
95. urn to the first frame of the motion clip Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2011 59 Section 10 Troubleshooting Tips If you have a problem with your TruCAM use the table below to troubleshoot the problem Additional troubleshooting tips may be available on the Tele Traffic UK Ltd web site If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed here or if you need assistance resolving a problem please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for assistance See inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information Problem The LED Charge Indicator is not lit during the charging process When powered ON the TruCAM it displayed an error message The TruCAM is powered ON and is not responding to any taps or button presses The TruCAM is not responding properly to taps and double taps changed the time zone on the System Setup Screen but the Date amp Time was not updated On the Device Information Screen the Last Alignment Check displays an incorrect date The various Power OFF intervals are inconvenient either too short or too long When intervals are too long it drains the battery charge want to increase the on time of the GPS Remedy The battery charge is too low Leave the TruCAM plugged in for at least one hour to trickle charge the cells After one hour disconnect and reconnect the charging cable lf enough charge is present the LED Charge Indicator should be orange page 7 Try 2 or 3 measurements it m
96. w 61 Real Time Clock RTC 71 Rear panel 3 Rear Plate Mode 38 Receive lens 3 68 Refresh Clips Summary 55 Reset settings 29 51 Roadside location 31 Roadside offset DBC Mode 40 S Safety See precautions Save Clip Compressed 55 Un compressed 55 Save Current Frame 55 Save Still Image 55 Scope Alignment Test 46 Screen Device Information 26 Device Parameters 26 Self Test Results 17 System Options 22 System Setup 18 TruCAM Splash 17 SD Card 11 How to unlock 59 Slot 3 SD Tools menu TruCAM Image Viewer 56 Select TruCAM Languages 56 Self Test 17 46 68 Results display 25 Self Test Results Screen 17 Serial number 25 Serial port 3 14 Shock protection 50 Shoulder stock release 3 Shutter speed 69 Sighting scope 3 10 Caring for 51 Soft keys Description 15 Sounds 65 Speaker 3 Specifications 70 Speed accuracy 70 Speed limit 15 Speed Mode 37 How to start 61 Speed range 70 Still image sizes 19 72 Storage temperature 50 Stylus and holder 3 System memory 71 System Options Screen 22 System Setup Screen 18 7 Temperature range 70 Time system Setup Screen 20 Toolbar buttons 15 List 67 Track storage 29 72 Transfer Clips from SD Card 55 Transfer files from SD Card to Office PC 57 Transmit lens 3 69 Transporting the TruCAM 50 Troubleshooting 60 TruCAM Languages 21 TruCAM Splash Screen 17 TruCAM Version 25 U Unlock SD Card 62 USB port 12 User password 29 Troublesh

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