GHD User Manual - Decatur Europe
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1. target displayed Antenna OFF 116 amperes segment check 888 888 Antenna ON segment check 888 888 180 amperes GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 11 Legal Requirements 11 1 FCC Document FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON D C 20554 GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION Certification Decatur Electronics Inc Date of Grant 02 28 2000 Application Dated 12 21 1999 Attention Randall Sanner NOT TRANSFERABLE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission s Rules and Regulations listed below FCC IDENTIFIER HTRCR 1KD Name of Grantee Decatur Electronics Inc Equipment Class Part 15 Field Disturbance Sensor Notes Traffic Safety Radar Frequency Output Frequency Emission Grant Notes Rule Parts Range MHZ Watts Tolerance Designator 15 24075 24175 Mail To EA96328 31 32 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 11 2 Radar Case Law Judicial notice is an elementary principal of law The principal applies to facts that are common knowledge and states that it is not necessary to introduce evidence to prove what is common knowledge The following landmark rulings have made it simpler to introduce radar speed measurements as evidence 1 State v Dantonio June 1995 State of New Jersey The New Jersey Supreme Court took judicial notice of the Doppler Principle Other states qui2. 7 3 Angular Interference Cosine Error Effect The cosine effect causes the system to display a speed which is lower than the actual vehicle speed This condition occurs when the target vehicle s path is not parallel to the antenna including conditions such as the vehicle traveling on a curve or hill As the angle between the beam of the antenna and the target vehicle increases the displayed speed decreases Ideally an angle of zero 0 degrees is preferable because the displayed speed is the actual target vehicle speed However in all uses of police radar the radar device is always at a slight angle to the target vehicle to avoid collisions Velocity Radar Figure 7 3a An angle between the antenna and the target vehicle causes the cosine effect 24 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL The following table shows the effect that an increasing angle has on a displayed speed Actual Horizontal angle in degrees Speed 19 3 5 10 15 20 30 45 60 90 Displayed speed 30 mph 30 29 29 29 29 28 28 26 21 15 0 40 mph 40 39 39 39 39 38 37 34 28 20 0 50 mph 50 49 49 49 49 48 46 43 35 25 0 60 mph 60 59 59 59 59 57 56 51 31 30 0 70 mph 70 69 69 69 68 67 65 60 49 350 80 mph 80 79 79 79 78 77 75 69 57 40 0 Figure 7 3b Actual and displayed speeds at antenna to target angles Small angles less than 10 have little effect on accuracy As the angle increases the displayed speed de
3. XMIT means the radar is transmitting HOLD HOLD indicates the system is not transmitting ERROR ERROR shows that the SCOUT has detected an internal hardware error which can affect the operation of the radar device You should turn the gun off and back on If the problem persists contact Decatur Electronics at 358 207 528 508 for assistance MPH and KPH The radar displays speeds in miles per hour MPH without the MPH indicator appearing However if the device is displaying speeds in kilometers per hour KPH appears in the display GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 4 3 Trigger The radar transmits and receives microwave energy when you pull the trigger To measure the speeds of target vehicles pull and hold the trigger When you want to lock a speed release the trigger then quickly pull it again within 1 2 second The radar will take the speed in the left display when the trigger is released move it to the right display and lock it in The right display will then flash alternately between the locked speed and a directional indicator t means the target vehicle is moving toward you and A means it is moving away from you As long as you continue to hold the trigger the radar will continue to track targets and display their speeds in the left display The locked speed clears when you pull the trigger again 4 4 Mounting Configurations The radar is designed for hand held operation Optionally you can mount it to a s
4. Radar Patrol Vehicle Figure 5 2a While in directional mode t toward only the radar gun does not track the truck going 55 mph It displays the car going 61 mph Figure 5 2b The dir setting displays tA t or A 19 20 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL You can change the dir option to f to display only the speeds of targets coming toward you or to display only the speeds of targets moving away from you When you are in t A mode the radar will display a t or an A depending on the direction the target is traveling If the radar cannot determine the target direction the direction indicator will not display Target direction f or A will display in the right window to indicate the target s direction unless the right window is in use by another function 5 3 Strongest Signal Mode 5 4 All radar track the strongest signal an essential function of tracking history The radar defaults to the strongest signal tracking mode and will stay in this mode until you press the FAST button In Strongest Signal tracking mode the radar displays the speed of the vehicle with the strongest return signal which is often the closest car This speed appears in the left window Faster Mode The advanced signal processing algorithms in the GHD amp SCOUT simultaneously track multiple vehicles In Faster mode the radar takes the strongest return signal and uses it as a reference level It then looks at the return signal levels from all other
5. can order upgrades to the GHD or to the SCOUT when available as well as cases power supplies tripods and tuning forks To see product descriptions or order products see the Decatur Electronics Web site at www DecaturEurope com or call the sales office at 358 207 528 508 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 16 Communications Port The RS232 communications port COM is located on the bottom of the handle right next to where the power cable plugs in The serial communication has the following characteristics 8 n 1 and is transmit only One 1 start bit Eight 8 data bits No parity One 1 stop bit Transmission at 1200 baud The unit transmits data as ASCII symbols in the following digit sequence ASCII hundreds tens ones carriage return lt CR gt lt CR gt ASCII decimal value 13 The radar unit sends the data in this sequence when the TARGET speed display changes When you press the LOCK button the radar transmits the following digital sequence hundreds tens ones lt CR gt lt CR gt ASCII decimal value 13 38 GHD amp SCOUT 17 Maintenance and Repair Record Date of Maintenance or Repair What Was Done USER S MANUAL By Whom GHD amp SCOUT 18 NOTES USER S MANUAL 39
6. high performance and long range with many leading features We urge you to study this manual before using the GHD or SCOUT so you can maximize the benefits of this sophisticated radar device This Decatur radar product might appear similar to earlier models but its digital signal processor DSP gives the device advanced capabilities If you are as pleased with its performance as we think you will be ask your Decatur sales representative about other Decatur products including the Genesis line of dash mount moving radar products and the OnSite product line of speed trailers and dollies Also Decatur Electronics offers the Responder in car video solutions Traffic officers told us exactly what they wanted in a hand held radar device and we built it Try any one of our products and see if you don t agree that it is best in class The GHD and the SCOUT are manufactured by Decatur Electronics Inc We can be contacted by calling 358 207 528 508 or by going to the web at www DecaturEurope com The Management and Staff at Decatur Electronics the Nation s Oldest Radar Company GHD amp SCOUT 01 rev 6 10 10 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL About This Manual This manual contains valuable information to help you set up use and maintain your radar Please take a moment to read through it and keep it handy for future reference Note the following symbols in this manual Indicates a warning message about safety
7. out When squelch is on the sound is only the Doppler tone for the displayed target When squelch is off you will hear all Doppler tones including other vehicles interference and any noise the antenna receives Communications Port Prt The Prt setting indicates which communication port configuration you want the system to use Zero means no serial communication and 1 through 6 and 7 if you have the international version are various setting options see the menu settings Faster Vehicle FSt The FSt setting programs the FAST button for either Faster Hold or Faster Toggle mode The default 1 is Faster Toggle and 0 is Faster Hold GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 5 2 Mini Test tSt The tSt option sets the system to automatically perform a mini self test every 10 minutes Beep bEP The bEP option sets the system to give an audible beep to verify every time a key is pressed DEP ON is the default setting Power Down Prd The Prd option is designed to maximize the amount of time the radar can operate before the batteries need to be recharged With the feature set to ON the radar will automatically power off if there has not been any trigger or key presses for 15 minutes in order to conserve battery power Prd ON is the default setting Directional The radar lets you easily select and focus on vehicles approaching or receding from your stationary patrol position 61 MPH 67 MPH 85 MPH 55 MPH
8. power If your radar still does not power up call Decatur Electronics at 358 207 528 508 Q My radar gun has poor range How can I remedy this Verify that the antenna has no obstructions in front of it If the gun still has poor range increase the sensitivity level SEn If you still have this problem contact Decatur Electronics Q Will my radar work while my vehicle is moving No the GHD and SCOUT radar guns are a stationary only models so your vehicle should be parked You need to hold the radar steady while operating it Q What if I drop my gun The unit is extremely durable Simply power up and perform device test If the gun doesn t appear to work properly contact Decatur Electronics Q How often do I need to recertify my traffic safety radar gun In the past the Federal Communications Commission FCC required that all devices with transmitters be checked once a year to guarantee that they were transmitting within the allowed band The FCC has since then dropped that requirement Now most states have set up their own standards to regulate the timing of radar certification Since each state 1s different Decatur recommends you check with your local state regulators The IACP through the Highway Safety Committee recommends as a minimum that each speed measuring device be tested for measurement accuracy within a period of three 3 years prior to an alleged violation in which the device was used to collect e
9. radios airport radar microwave transmission towers CB radio transmitters and AM FM transmission towers For this type of interference to occur the radar gun must be operating very close to the radio transmitter The GHD and SCOUT radars contain an RFI detection circuit that detects excess radio frequency energy When stray radio frequency energy reaches an excessive level the system displays an RFI message and stops processing and displaying speeds The system resumes normal operation when the RFI condition no longer exists At that time any locked speeds will display again Scanning The GHD and SCOUT are designed to be used while attached to a solid mount or hand held in a steady position Moving or scanning the antenna past stationary objects can cause the system to detect motion Obtaining a speed reading from scanning will not happen when you properly use the radar and is considered deliberate misuse of the system GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 7 10 Vehicle Ignition Interference The GHD and SCOUT have been designed to operate from the vehicle s cigarette lighter receptacle or from the 6 internal AA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries located in the base of the handle in the case of the SCOUT When connected to the cigarette lighter receptacle it should be noted that some vehicles exhibit excessive alternator noise at the lighter receptacle In these rare cases the radar can exhibit erratic readings especially when
10. system Also we will add COD and a 10 handling fee to the repair bill for out of warranty repairs The customer is responsible for all shipping charges to the Decatur service location Decatur does not accept incoming COD shipments Decatur Electronics will pay the freight up to 10 00 for shipping the system from the repair facility to the customer providing the system is still under warranty We will charge the customer for any shipping charges above the initial 10 00 If you want to ship your package express or next day air we will invoice you for these freight charges If your radar is out of warranty and you would like to know the cost of repair prior to the actual repair work being performed Decatur would be happy to give you a repair estimate To obtain an estimate request it either on the paperwork you submit with the radar when you send it in for service or when you obtain a Return Authorization RA number Decatur provides estimates only upon request The initial charge for an estimate is currently 50 00 per unit if your radar gun is not under warranty plus the return shipping and handling fees If after reviewing the estimate cost you decide not to have your radar repaired you will be invoiced 50 00 as a minimum charge If you decide to have your radar gun repaired you do not owe the estimated charge the charge is waived and only pay the amount stated in the estimate 15 How to Order Additional Products You
11. the vehicle s electrical system is operated under heavy load Wiring an accessory outlet directly to the battery minimizes the effect If you are operating off of the gun s internal batteries then vehicle ignition interference will not be a factor If you suspect your vehicle s electrical system contact Decatur Electronics Customer Service Department for more information 8 Testing the Device 8 1 Operator Requested Self Test Pressing the TEST button initiates a comprehensive system self test which checks the numeric displays and runs a target speed simulation The self test checks Display Test The display test verifies that the digit segments and status icons are working correctly and that none of the pixels in the number segments are damaged Circuitry Test The system checks the internal circuitry If the unit passes all internal checks the message PASS will be displayed If an error should occur then FAIL will appear in the display window Speed Simulation Test The radar verifies speed accuracy using synthesized Doppler frequencies corresponding to a series of four simulated speeds 15 30 45 and 60 when in mph mode and 25 50 75 and 100 when in km h mode 27 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 8 2 Mini Test The tSt option sets the system to automatically perform a mini self test every 10 minutes which is required in some states 8 3 Tuning Fork Test In addition to the system test you can ver
12. trigger 3 13 Measuring Target Speed in Faster Vehicle Mode gt By default the radar operates in Strongest Signal mode You can activate faster mode by pushing the FAST button The GHD and the SCOUT have all the same functions and features The major difference is that the SCOUT can be powered from the internal Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries without being restricted by a power cord GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 4 Components GHD amp SCOUT 4 1 Control Buttons Figure 4 1 Faceplate Display and Control Buttons When you press the button of a valid function the system beeps to acknowledge the command if bEP beep is set to On MENU The MENU button lets you view the options you can change Repeatedly pressing the MENU button advances through the programmable features SEL The select SEL button lets you choose the settings in each of the menu options To change a menu option press the SEL button TEST When you press the TEST button the SCOUT runs a self test FAST When you press the FAST button the SCOUT enters Faster target mode PWR The PWR button turns the SCOUT on and off GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 4 2 Display Number Segments The three large digits 888 on the left display the vehicle speed The three small digits on the right display either the locked speed or Faster target speeds depending on the setting you have selected see Figure 4 2 Status Indicator Icon
13. tuning fork test 9 Care Cleaning and Storage Avoid spilling food beverages and other liquids on the radar device When you are not using or transporting the device store it in its original packaging Toclean the radar device dust it with a soft clean cloth which is free of cleaning solutions 10 Specifications 10 1 Antenna Parameters K Band IACP Type III Nominal transmission frequency 24 150 GHz Nominal horizontal beamwidth 12 Polarization Linear Vertical Nominal microwave power output 7 mW Maximum aperture power density lt 1 mW cm 10 2 Environment Ambient operating temperatures 22 F to 158 F 30 C to 70 C Maximum humidity 90 relative humidity non condensing at 98 6 F 37 C 29 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 10 3 Speed Range Parameters Speed Display Ranges Minimum Maximum mph option 12 210 kph option 20 337 10 4 Power Consumption Parameters GHD Supply voltage range 8 5VDC 16 5VDC Low voltage trip with antenna on 8 5VDC SCOUT Supply voltage range with power cord 8 5 16 5VDC Low voltage trip with antenna on with power cord 8 5 Battery supply voltage 7 2VDC Battery low voltage trip with antenna on 6 3VDC GHD and SCOUT when using power cord All currents measured at 13 8VDC with backlight on and speaker on volume 4 Standby antenna off 105 amperes Antenna ON 170 amperes no targets displayed Antenna ON 172 amperes 55
14. UT How long the SCOUT can operate between recharges depends upon several factors including the milliamp hour mAh capacity of the batteries age of the batteries and how the SCOUT is used Generally a set of 6 new 2500 mAh batteries fully charged should run for approximately 1 week between recharges given normal use Replacing Batteries SCOUT When replacing the batteries with new ones remember to use only rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries and to replace ALL the batteries at the same time even if you suspect that only one battery is bad Follow the instructions listed in steps 3 2 through 3 7 for proper installation and charging when replacing batteries 3 10 Connecting the Power Cord SCOUT 3 11 If you choose to run off the power cord instead of the internal bat teries connect the power cord to the receptacle on the bottom of the SCOUT being sure to properly align the plug on the power cord to the connector on the bottom of the SCOUT The SCOUT automati cally will switch from the internal batteries to the power cord for power when the unit is turned on Plug In the Power Cord GHD amp SCOUT Plug the radar s power cord into your vehicle s cigarette lighter receptacle If you are using a separate battery pack as a power source plug the radar s power cord into the battery pack s receptacle 3 12 Control Panel Functions The operation of the GHD and the SCOUT are controlled by the five button key pad and the
15. ckly followed State v Tomanelli 1966 The court pointed out that while the tuning fork testing method is acceptable the result of the test is only as good as the tuning fork used Honeycutt v Commonwealth 1966 The court ruled that it is sufficient for an officer to have enough knowledge and training to properly Setup radar Test its accuracy Read the instrument to obtain the speed measurement State v Hanson 1978 The court decreed that the officer must be able to testify To having had adequate training and experience in the operation of moving radar That the moving radar instrument was in proper working order and that its testing had followed suggested methods That the instrument was used in an area where road conditions presented only the minimum possibility of distortion That the patrol car s speed was verified That the instrument was expertly tested soon after the arrest and that the testing did not rely on the instrument s own internal circuit testing GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 12 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Q My radar gun will not power up What should I do A If operating off the batteries check to make sure they are charged If operating off the power cord then check to make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the power source If the LED on the lighter plug is off you have blown the fuse If the LED light on the connector is on you have
16. creases At 90 the target speed is 0 grossly incorrect 7 4 Fan Interference Fan interference is the most common form of interference that you are likely to experience It is caused when the radar measures the speed of the vehicle blower fan Changing the fan speed causes a proportional change in the display speed To correct this relocate the radar gun so it does not display spurious speeds or turn off the fan motor 7 5 Electromagnetic Interference EMI Operating electric motors can produce EMI EMI from power seats or windshield wipers can also produce spurious target speeds To correct the interference simply turn off its source 25 26 7 6 7 7 7 8 7 9 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL Feedback Interference When the radar beam is directed at computer screens streetlights and other electronic devices it can display spurious speeds To correct the interference relocate the radar gun antenna Multi Path Beam Cancellation If multi path beam cancellation occurs the target vehicle speed sporadically blinks and reappears at semi random intervals This type of interference occurs when the radar loses track of a target vehicle because the target is reflecting two or more signals which are interfering with each other The GHD and the SCOUT are immune from multi path cancellation Radio Frequency Interference RFI The system can inadvertently process radio energy as Doppler speeds including that from police
17. e make sure you have selected Faster Hold in the menu FSt 0 Press and continue to hold the FAST button When active the faster vehicle speed is in the left window If there are no faster vehicles the display will be blank When you release the FAST button the gun will automatically switch back to the strongest signal 21 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL If you lock the speed of the fast vehicle the LOCK and FAST icons will designate that the locked speed is a faster target lock If these icons do not appear the lock is on the strongest target Strongest Signal Faster Toggle Faster Hold Figure 5 6 6 Serial Output Mode The GHD and the SCOUT have an RS232 communications port on the bottom of the handle Using a custom RS232 communications cable you can connect the SCOUT and transmit data to display signs in car video and PCs for recording and analyzing speed data Figure 6 illustrates the location using the SCOUT as an example Decatur Electronics 3 SE mek men RE a Communications Port Figure 6 Port location as shown on the SCOUT gt If you have the international model you can attach the PORTI KT40 Miniature Printer supplied by Decatur Electronics Inc to the radar gun by plugging it into the radar gun 5 communication port The printer receives power from the radar gun s communication port 22 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 7 Performance Tips Understanding potential radar interferenc
18. e and what to do when it occurs can greatly increase the radar s performance 7 1 7 2 How Radar Works Determining a vehicle s speed begins with the radar gun transmitting a beam of microwave energy radio waves at an approaching or departing target vehicle When energy from this beam strikes a vehicle a small amount of the beam is reflected back to the antenna The reflected signal frequency shifts by an amount proportional to the speed of the target vehicle This is known as the Doppler effect The radar device then determines the target vehicle speed from the difference in frequency between the reflected and transmitted signal Interference Sources When properly installed and operated Doppler radar technology is extremely accurate and reliable However variations in the environment can cause situations and circumstances which can cause spurious erratic and unusually low or high speeds to display Signs that a speed is spurious can include the following characteristics e A reading appears when no target vehicle is in the operational range of the antenna e A target vehicle entering the operational range overrides the interference signal causing the display speed to change suddenly to the vehicle s speed The Doppler tone is corrupted with noise Speeds are irregular and do not provide a valid traffic history Erroneous speeds appear to track with the engine speeds 23 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL
19. electronics Certified ISO 9001 GHD amp SCOUT Handheld Directional Radar User s Manual DIRECTIONAL Decatur Electronics Inc Auratie 9 67600 Kokkola Finland Tel 358 207 528 508 Fax 358 207 528 579 www DecaturEurope com GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL Table of Contents Welcome to Decatur Electronics 4 About This Manual Lx vona ini 5 1 Safety Information 5 2 Receiving 6 3 Getting Started e iue etat perite ae ie nine 7 9 1 7 3 2 Battery Charging SCOUT seen 7 3 3 Removing 7 3 4 Battery Installation SCOUT 8 3 5 Inserting The Holder Into The SCOUT ee 8 3 6 Charging The Batteries SCOUT eene 9 3 7 Charge Status Indicator LED SCOUT sess 10 3 8 Battery Run Time SCOUT sire sirenen 10 3 9 Replacing Batteries SCOUT 11 3 10 Connecting The Power 11 3 11 PlugIn The Power Cord GHD amp SCOUT 11 3 12 Control Panel Functions 11 3 13 Measuring Target Speed In Faster Vehicle Mode 11 4 Components GHD amp SCOUT ete n he a REN 12 4 1 Control BUtto
20. es in the direction of the arrow Figure 3 5 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL Once the batteries have been properly loaded into the holder and the holder has been inserted into the handle of the gun then the door can be put back in place and slid closed If you have not already charged the batteries using an optional NiMH charger you are now ready to charge the batteries using the power cable If the holder has been placed incorrectly into the handle the door can not be put back in place and closed Charging the Batteries SCOUT The power cable that comes with the SCOUT can be used to either power the SCOUT directly from your vehicle receptacle or to charge the SCOUT s batteries Once the batteries have been properly installed into the holder and inserted into the handle plug the power cord into the power connector at the base of the handle by aligning the red dot on the power cord s plug with the red dot on the connector Failure to align the plug with the connector properly will result in damage to the pins of the jack Reference figure 3 6 for proper alignment Red dot on plug aligns with red dot on connector Figure 3 6 Next plug the lighter plug into an active cigarette lighter receptacle in the vehicle The red led on the lighter plug should come on showing that power is being applied to the SCOUT With the SCOUT turned off it will take approximately 2 hours to fully charge the batteries Turning the SCOUT
21. etbedansseeenbies 27 8 1 Operator Requested 5 5 27 8 2 Minis Test eoe oed t o Eco oed fa o a 28 9 39 Tuning Fork iiie eei Lob ee ote eedem ete SE goose 28 Care Cleaning and Storage cte rete rr 29 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL Specificatii MS i cereo dea rere reU E FER AY YT Ua x 29 10 1 Antenna Parameters 29 10 2 e ee ener 29 10 3 Speed Range Parameters eee 30 10 4 Power Consumption 30 legal Requirements 31 WEA FOG ou M IEEE 31 11 2 Radar Case 32 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 33 VWarranty M 34 35 How To Order Additional Products 36 7 37 Maintenance and Repair Record 38 User OY IR RT m 39 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL WELCOME TO DECATUR ELECTRONICS Thank you for choosing this Decatur Electronics product a highly advanced traffic radar device that will reward your department with years of dependable service Both the Genesis Handheld Directional GHD and the SCOUT Handheld Directional SCOUT incorporate
22. ify signal processing accuracy by using a tuning fork which comes with the radar To begin the test tap the tines of the fork on a firm non metallic surface The tuning fork will ring audibly Then place the tuning fork that you tapped with the narrow side facing about 3 inches directly in front of the antenna Pull the trigger and compare the speed in the display window to the speed stamped on the fork If the difference is within 1 display unit the radar gun is working properly Figure 8 3 Place the vibrating tuning fork about 3 inches in front of the antenna If the device does not display the expected speed contact Decatur Electronics Customer Service at 358 207 528 508 to arrange for service gt Only tap the tuning fork against hard plastic wood and materials that are softer than metal Repeatedly tapping the tines on hard surfaces such as metal and concrete can damage the tines and invalidate the fork for future tests 28 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL gt Make sure the dir setting is set tot A both toward and away during the tuning fork test If it is not set tot A the system may not detect the fork s frequency gt Make sure the sensitivity SEN is set between 2 and 6 while performing the tuning fork test A setting of 1 will not allow a proper tuning fork test to occur gt Atuning fork does not generate a directional signal Ignore the directional indicator when performing the
23. iver is present Record the damage on the bill of lading and keep a record of the problems or damage The package should include the following pictured items along with this User s Manual SCOUT or GHD Radar SCOUT detachable power cable GHD amp SCOUT Tuning Fork SCOUT batteries amp battery holder GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 3 Getting Started 3 1 3 2 3 3 Introduction The GHD and SCOUT are stationary radars that give you the option to track vehicles approaching receding or moving in both directions simultaneously Directionality dramatically enhances the target selection process For example if the radar is set in toward t mode it will track only vehicles coming toward the radar and ignore all vehicles moving away from it In heavy traffic situations you can choose to make traffic moving in either direction invisible to the radar Battery Charging SCOUT The SCOUT is designed to operate off of six 6 rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries or off the DC power cord When you first receive your radar the batteries will need to be charged for the first time before using Once batteries have been charged if you do not use the SCOUT for 3 4 weeks you will want to recharge the batteries before use in order to get the full run time You can either charge the batteries prior to placing them into the holder by using an optional Nickel Metal Hydride battery charger or you can charge the bat
24. ns 12 42 Displays anaE datu ea 18 4 3 Trigger eii cere e Red Eu 15 4 4 Mounting 15 5 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL Operating Mod s eet reae ees 15 15 5 2 Directional 19 5 3 Strongest Signal Mode 20 5 4 Faster Mode itera cones 20 5 5 Faster Toggl Mode tti 21 5 6 Faster Hold 21 Serial Output Mode c c eec 22 Performance eer eti debe he etd ete a aquam 23 7 1 How Radar Works 23 172 nterference SOUFGeS iin EORR Rx HE RR 23 7 3 Angular Interference Cosine Error Effect 24 CA Fan Interference ere xir e he xx ha ay aia but 25 7 5 Electromagnetic Interference EMI 25 7 6 Feedback Interference 26 7 7 Multi Path Beam Cancellation 26 7 8 Radio Frequency Interference 26 TO STANNING meer rtr taeda tote utet ha e t Ri ne 26 7 10 Vehicle Ignition 27 Testing The Device 4 22 cccscceccsnecctseceeteeceessecausnneestbecaeteeee
25. on with the cord plugged in will stop the charge cycle allowing the gun to be operated from the power cord Batteries do not charge when the gun is turned on GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 3 7 gt gt Charge Status Indicator LED SCOUT The status of the charge can be determined by the Charge Status Indicator LED located on the bottom of the handle See figure 3 7 The table below defines the status Fast blinking green light checking battery condition Medium blinking green light charging battery Solid green light charged Solid red light charging error Decatur Electronics Inc b k Bod 428 231 AEE peri ie Charge LLL Status Indicator LED Figure 3 7 The normal charging sequence 15 fast blink for 60 seconds medium blink until batteries are fully charged approximately 2 hours for fully discharged batteries and solid green once batteries are charged The gun can be left to charge indefinitely The charging circuit will automatically shut off once charging is complete The SCOUT must be OFF or the batteries will not charge You can not operate the SCOUT and charge the batteries at the same time Best performance from your batteries is obtained when recharged at temperature between 50 F 10 C and 113 F 45 C Recharging outside of that temperature range may result in reduced battery life or incomplete charging GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 3 8 3 9 Battery Run Time SCO
26. precautions Please read it carefully gt Indicates a helpful tip or precaution to note 1 Safety Information All service needs should be referred back to the manufacturer The GHD and the SCOUT are designed to operate off of conventional 12 VDC 10 8 to 16 5 VDC from their power cables In addition the SCOUT is also designed to operate at 7 2VDC from the internal batteries Over voltage to the power cables or incorrect batteries can cause damage Use only Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in the SCOUT Do not over voltage the radar it can damage the unit gt Opening the GHD or the SCOUT automatically voids any warranty still in effect There are no user serviceable parts inside gt Do not expose the GHD or the SCOUT to excessive moisture Never submerge the device Violation of these guidelines may void the warranty gt Do not drop the GHD or the SCOUT on hard surfaces since damage could occur Units damaged by dropping or abuse are not covered for warranty repair When replacing batteries in the SCOUT you should replace all 6 with new batteries even if you suspect that only one cell is defective Use rechargeable Nickle Metal Hydride batteries only GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 2 Receiving Inspection When you receive your radar inspect all components for freight damage that might have happened during shipping or unloading Notify the freight company immediately of any damage preferably while the dr
27. ram contract for the appropriate warranty terms or contact Decatur Electronics If you are interested in an extended warranty or the MaintenancePLUS maintenance contract contact your sales representative to discuss options GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 14 Service Return Procedure If you have questions want a quick problem diagnosis or need to return your radar to the factory Call Decatur Electronics Customer Service and ask for the Customer Service Department Have the serial number of the radar gun ready Phone 358 207 528 508 Fax 358 207 528 579 If you need to return your radar gun to Decatur Electronics Return ALL of the radar parts in the original packaging transportation prepaid Include note describing the problem and or the incident that resulted in the problem Failure to do so can delay the return of your radar device The Repair Services Department will issue you a return authorization RA number Write the RA number on your note and shipping label Return the system to Decatur Electronics Europe Inc Auratie 9 67600 Kokkola Finland RA XXXXXX 35 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL The customer is responsible for the shipping charges to send the system to Decatur Electronics If we receive a system from a customer COD that is still under warranty we will charge the customer for the amount of COD freight charges plus an additional 10 for handling after we repair the
28. s The following icons can appear at the top and bottom of the display screen and describe the following conditions POWER RFI LOW BAT LOCK FAST 559 XMIT HOLD ERROR KPH Figure 4 2 Number segments and status indicator icons POWER When POWER appears the power is on RFI The radio frequency interference RFI icon indicates that excess RFI energy is present The radar automatically inhibits all speed measurements No new speeds display in the display window or transmit via the serial port while this icon is active and if the system is displaying a locked speed the speed will remain locked When the RFI condition no longer exists the system will resume normal operation Possible causes of this condition are the patrol vehicle s FM communications proximity to radio stations and other broadcast equipment LOW BAT The LOW BAT icon indicates that your vehicle s battery or your separate battery pack may be low on power The system will not transmit or display any new speeds while LOW BAT appears and if the system is displaying a locked speed the speed will remain locked 13 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL LOCK The LOCK icon indicates the speed previously displayed on the left window is now locked and will appear in the right window FAST FAST shows that the radar is in Faster mode When the device is not in Faster mode it is in Strongest Signal mode which is the default mode XMIT
29. tandard camera tripod Operating Modes The MENU and SEL buttons on the GHD amp SCOUT control panels let you review and change programmable settings The radar gun will remember the settings you last set when it is turned off and will power up with them 5 1 Menu You can use the factory default settings listed on the next page or you can select your own settings To select a setting repeatedly press the MENU button until the setting you want to change appears Then press the select SEL button to advance through the selections for that setting When you have made your selection release the buttons and your new settings will be in effect If neither MENU or SEL is pressed after 2 seconds the radar gun will return to normal operating mode capturing whatever settings you have selected to that point 15 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL Letters How Default Setting Displayed Description Setting Selection Is Displayed Dir Direction t toward away tl 5 tA toward 8 away Default bL Backlight On Off Default On bl Un L Aud Audio 0 8 Default 4 Volume SEn Sensitivity 1 6 Default 6 5 i SLh Squelch On Off Default On m L 16 Menu Settings GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL Letters How Default Setting Displayed Description Setting Selection Is Displayed International Version Only 0 Comm Port Off Default 1 Not used 2 OnSite sign
30. teries by following steps 3 6 to 3 7 Removing the Battery Holder SCOUT The battery holder is located inside the handle of the SCOUT and is accessed by means of a sliding door When first received the holder has no batteries in it so it will need to be removed and loaded with batteries To remove the battery holder slide the battery cover to the right until the battery holder is released as shown in figure 3 3 The door can be completely removed from the slide Figure 3 3 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 3 4 Battery Installation SCOUT Insert the batteries into the battery holder following the polarity guide that is on the inside of the battery holder Figure 3 4a Once properly loaded the battery holder will look like the example in Figure 3 4b Figure 3 4a Figure 3 4b Notice that the negative side of each battery goes to the spring contacts of the holder 3 5 Inserting the Holder into the SCOUT The battery holder is designed so that it can only make contact with the power connections inside the gun if the holder is slid into the gun in the correct way If you look closely at the holder you will see that there is a positive and negative terminal on it These need to be inserted into the gun with the terminals located at the top as shown in the picture below Terminals to top of holder Slide in batteri
31. vehicles going faster than the strongest vehicle and compares them to that reference level It will display the speed of the vehicle that is moving faster than the strongest signal and is the next strongest target In multiple target situations the next strongest target going faster than the strongest is often closest to the strongest vehicle The FAST icon illuminates when in faster mode There are two different Faster target modes Faster Toggle mode and Faster Hold mode GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL 62 MPH 61 MPH 77 MPH 85 MPH Overtaking Vehicle Radar Patrol Vehicle 70 MPH 5 5 5 6 The vehicle going 70 mph is the strongest target going faster than the strongest Faster Toggle Mode In Faster Toggle mode you can toggle between the Faster and Strongest Signal targets by pressing the FAST button the FAST icon illuminates To switch from Strongest Signal target to Faster target press and release the FAST button The speed of the vehicle returning the strongest signal will continue to appear in the left window and the speed of the next strongest target going faster than the strongest will appear in the right window The system will remain in Faster mode until you press the FAST button again or until you lock a speed which automatically switches the gun back to the Strongest Signal target In Faster Toggle mode the radar gun locks only the strongest vehicle speed Faster Hold Mode To use Faster Hold mod
32. vidence for presentation in court and whenever the device undergoes repair 33 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL Q Does Decatur Electronics carry other law enforcement products A Yes the Genesis series of radars Genesis VPD Directional and the Genesis Select and Genesis ll Directional dash mount moving radar products and Responder series of in car video solutions M 13 Warranty TWO YEAR RADAR WARRANTY Decatur Electronics Inc guarantees the radar to be free from defects in workmanship and material and to operate within specifications for a period of two years During this period Decatur Electronics will repair or replace at its option any component found to be defective without cost to the owner providing you return the unit to the factory or to a Decatur authorized warranty service center The full warranty on parts and workmanship does not include normal wear and tear crushing dropping fire impact immersion over tightening of screws or damage from attempted repair or modifications by unauthorized service agents For repairs simply return the unit transportation prepaid directly to the factory or to a Decatur authorized warranty service center Refer to section 11 2 Service Return Procedure TWO YEAR WARRANTY EXCEPTION If you purchased the unit under a special buying program such as a state purchase contract etc the above warranty may not apply Please refer to the buying prog
33. video ASCII 1200 Baud hundreds tens ones 000 lt CR gt unlocked data hundreds tens ones lt CR gt locked data 3 ASCII 9600 Baud hundreds tens ones lt CR gt 4 ASCII 1200 Baud hundreds tens ones lt CR gt locked data 5 ASCII 9600 Baud hundreds tens ones lt CR gt locked data 6 SpeedTracker format 9600 Baud 7 Chinese ticket format 0 Fast hold 1 Fast toggle Default On Off Default Off On Off Default On On Off Default On 17 GHD amp SCOUT USER S MANUAL Direction dir Direction lets you select the direction of the vehicle you want to display The dir default value t A indicates that you are monitoring vehicles moving both toward and away from the radar gun Backlight bL This turns on and off the LCD backlight bL ON is the default setting Audio Aud The Audio setting controls the volume level of the Doppler tone The volume level settings are from 0 to 8 0 is off and 8 is the highest volume level Sensitivity Level SEn The SEn option lets you control the maximum target acquisition range SEn levels range from 1 through 6 1 is off 2 is the minimum range and 6 is the maximum range You will normally want to start with the maximum range and decrease it until you attain the desired performance level Squelch SLh The squelch determines the type of Doppler audio you want the radar gun to send
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