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1. S emea Enter the required password and select the login button The Main Screen will be displayed and it should look like the figure below Select the Cancel button to return to the Main Screen without entering the required password FA TruLogger File Change Password TruSpeed Clock About Connect the Instrument to PC serial port Log In turn on the Instrument and press Connect Delete Log From TruSpeed The default password admin To change the required password see later paragraph Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 34 3 Power ON the TruSpeed DC 4 Select the Connect button that appears in the upper right corner of the TruLogger Main Screen TruLogger will search for the instrument Ifthe instrument is found measurement data will be downloaded from the TruSpeed DC and it will appear as shown in the figure below Ifthe instrument is not found verify that the instrument is powered ON and that the download cable is connected to the correct serial port nq TruLogger File Change Password TruSpeed Clock About Loa Connect the Instrument to PC serial port ogin Log In turn on the Instrument and press Connect SP 65 Km H 88 2 m 2008 11 25 09 48 34 TS000275 SP 65 Km H 73 9 m 2008 11 25 09 48 35 TS000275 SP 64 Km H 58 6 m 2008 11 25 09 48 35 TS000275 SP 62 Km H 45 1 m 2008 11 25 09 48 36 TS000275 SP 60 Km H 32 9 m 2008 11 25 09 48 37 TS000275 SP 68 Km H 275 4 m 2008 11 25 09 492. TEDE TRAFFIC LI lt LT Truspeed DC Laser MEASUREMENT DEVICE Operations Manual U K 2010 Version 1 17 Adapted from the LTI International Manual for the United Kingdom By Mike Ricketts Tele Traffic UK Limited LaserTec Centre C2 Harris Road Warwick CV34 5JU Tel No 01926 407272 Fax No 01926 407977 Email tt teletraffic co uk e www teletrafficuk com User s Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Information Page 1 Section 1 Getting Started inn Page 2 Unpacking Your TruSpeed DC Page 2 TruLogger Software ee ree cee renee Page 2 About the TruSpeed DC Page 3 SONSOPS oo ncctennunitimuiitniiiiiiiiiiiiininiiieniniininnniinniinniintititietitiintiiittinntteste Page 4 LCD tesa tcc ater arc death ate nna ca at teste E eater Page 4 Serial Port ennsnneninannseennnnninernnnnimiminninnninnnnienniiiininissnnntiusinsinninininnnssini Page 4 Sighting SCOpe Page 4 Buttons on the rear Keypad oo ocmmnnsnunnnnnnnnnnnunninnunnnnnunninusinnairnnaninnrsinannee Page 5 Optional Shoulder Stock erpecrnri ae a e a E Page 6 Attaching the Shoulder Stock i Page 6 Removing the Shoulder Stock i Page 6 Installing Removing the Batteries Page 7 Removing the Battery Tube from the Handle Page 7 Inserting the Batteries in Battery Tube Page 7 Re inserting the Battery Tube into the Handle e Page 8 Battery Voltage Level Page 8 Powering ON the TruSpeed DC Page 9 Powering OFF the TruSpeed DC Page 9 Understanding
3. The instrument provides a method of verifying the display integrity For more information see page 24 Restoring Factory Default Settings See page 12 31 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Section 5 Serial Data Interface The TruSpeed DC serial interface uses RS 232 for data transference Figure 31 shows the TruSpeed DC s serial interface which is situated on the lower left of the rear panel Figure 31 Accessing the stored data in the TruSpeed DC e Stored at the rear of the foam insert in the lid of the case supplied is a Compact Disk which contains the TruLogger Software This program will need to be downloaded onto a computer to use the data storage functions of this laser Installing the TruLogger Software 1 Insert the TruLogger Software CD in the PC CD ROM drive The TruLogger installation wizard will then appear If the Auto Play is not enabled on your PC select Start gt Run Enter X setup exe Where X is the letter of you CD ROM drive Click the OK button Setup will be initialised and the installation wizard will appear 2 To complete the installation follow the instructions displayed in the wizard A progress bar will be displayed as the software is installed 3 Click finish to close the wizard once the installation is complete Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 32 Starting the TruLogger Program If you have accepted the default location for the installation process the software will be installed at the
4. br 08 is displayed you will see br 01 next 3 Press the TRIGGER to return to the measurement mode that was most recently active Powering OFF the instrument does not change this setting The next time the instrument is powered ON the setting will be the same Restoring Factory Default Settings 1 Verify that the TruSpeed DC is powered ON 2 Simultaneously press and hold the button and the button until AEF CLEAr appears on the screen The display should look similar to Figure 11 Figure 11 3 Release both buttons The Speed Mode will be active and the Speed Measurement Screen will be displayed 12 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Listening to the TruSpeed DC The TruSpeed DC emits a variety of beeps and tones during use The sounds vary and depend on what the instrument is doing The table below lists and explains each of the sounds 3 Low Pitched and 1 High Pitched Beep Ren sae Low Pitched Growl The instrument is attempting to lock onto a target The instrument was not able to complete the intended 1 Low Pitched and speed measurement due to an error An error code 2 High Pitched Beeps will be displayed to indicate the nature of the error page 13 High Pitched The instrument successfully completed the intended Double Beep speed measurement High Pitched The laser s return sensor detected interference from a a la Bee light source such as a xenon headlight or lase
5. Operating Temperature 111i Page 31 Moisture and Dust Protection Page 31 Shock Protection i ccsscsnnnnninnniinuniinusnniiuiniinnnnuninnusninustnnuntnnnsntinnesneese Page 31 Cleaning and Storage Page 31 Caring for the SCOOPS isst Page 31 Checking the Screen Display Page 31 Restoring Factory Default Settings i Page 31 Section 5 Serial Data Interface ummm Page 32 Accessing the stored data in the TrUSpeed DC Page 32 Installing the TruLogger Software i Page 32 Starting the TruLogger Program Page 33 A E S E A E E E AET nn tone E A Page 33 Change Password Page 33 Tu Speed Clock meeen a EA E E E Page 33 A OU scscscesticesctass hinds eeep soya eoioeoasts looped tt esessie a haobesiesteonesoayeaseaasiigonoloasttininas Page 33 Logging ecco enee e ceanetceneeconnn magemuieceednta aa E Pages 34 35 Working with the Log File oo cnnmnnmnnnnuninnuniinuuniniinuininuinnnnninrnnunrinnntinnese Page 36 Save sacs pace ences octal ea clans Saar a cease O NARAR Page 36 Delete log from TruSpeed button Page 37 Open an existing Log US rors ies reich cdc mrinetaomrenaueen a Sameera Page 37 Viewing amp Setting the TrUSPeed Clock Page 38 Get TruSpeed Date amp Time button Page 38 Get PC Date amp Time Dutton simian Page 38 Set TruSpeed Clock button oc ccieieacds minster cena ae weds Page 39 Changing the Password Page 39 Troubleshooting TruLogger cscs iescoveeriereseeinssn ieee eeeceslei a tsb noes Page 40 Viewing Information about the
6. measurement accuracy of the TruSpeed DC See page 27 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 TruSpeed DC Located on the front panel of the TruSpeed DC it is the bottom lens and receives the signals back from the target and then feeds the signal information to the microcontroller A scale located in the sighting scope that helps you aim to your target It is visible when the TruSpeed DC is powered ON You may need to press the TRIGGER to see the reticule See page 4 Located on the front panel of the TruSpeed DC it is the top lens and transmits the infrared laser signals Alternate speed 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 See page 20 See Fixed Distance Test Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 43 Index A About TruLogger 33 Acquisition time 41 Adjustment ring filter 4 Aiming reticule 4 Brightness 12 Not visible 42 Anti Jam 22 B Backlight button 5 bAtt CHAng 11 Batteries inserting 7 Battery display indicator 8 10 Voltage level 8 Battery Release 3 7 Battery Tube 3 7 Beam divergence 41 43 Beeps 13 br xx 10 Brightness of the aiming reticule 12 Brightness Contr
7. more than 15 metres off the road Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Measuring a Moving Vehicle 1 Ensure that the TruSpeed DC is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active Use the aiming reticule to aim the instrument at the target vehicle s licence plate area and press the TRIGGER Continue to press the TRIGGER and keep the instrument sighted on the target Allow pitched growl means that the instrument is attempting to lock onto the target Alow pitched beep means that a measurement error occurred An error code will be displayed Ahigh pitched double 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 In this mode 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 code 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 instead of capturing a speed reading After you release the TRIGGER the instrument will display the most recent speed reading and the distance at which it was captured or an error code When the most recent speed reading is di
8. pitched beep mean 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 After you release the TRIGGER the instrument will display the most recent speed reading and the distance at which it was captured The display screen will look similar to Figure 14 If you did not capture a speed an error code will be displayed page 13 The target s speed Distance from the en midpoint of the l L EE intrument to Ja al Ha i the target attery voltage Figure 14 Choosing a Roadside Location When choosing a spot on the side of the road for measuring moving vehicles you will need to consider e Is the location safe e Do you have a clear line of sight e What is the approximate angle between the instrument s position and the target vehicle s direction of travel e What is the approximate distance to the target vehicles e How is the weather Will you need to use the Weather Mode Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Line of Sight Ideally you should have a clear line of sight to the target vehicle e If there is a momentary break in the beam the instrument will accumulate data and may be able to capture the target vehicle s speed The instrument will display an error code if it cannot capture the target vehicle s speed e f there is an extended break in the beam the instrument will display an error code The Cosin
9. powered ON My PC does not have a serial port You will need a USB to Serial Adapter changed the required password and now cannot remember what changed it to Contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for assistance resetting the password Viewing Information about the TruLogger Program To view the TruLogger version number and copyright information select the About option from the Menu Bar located at the top of the screen The About Screen should look similar to the figure below TruSpeed TruLogger v1 2 0 1 m Copyright 2008 Laser Techonology Inc Select the OK button to close the About Screen Uninstalling the TruLogger Program TruLogger can be removed from your computer using your computer s control panel gt Add or Remove Programs Although this action will remove the TruLogger program desktop icon and Start Menu item it will not delete the log files from your computer Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 40 Section 6 Specifications Weight Size Acquisition Time Speed Measurement Range Speed Accuracy Minimum Range Speed Mode Weather Mode Continuous Mode Maximum Range United Kingdom Standard Range Accuracy Range Resolution Beam Divergence Laser Wavelength Temperature Range Power Eye Safety Environment Construction 1 25 kg with batteries 20 x8 x 30cm 0 33 seconds 200 mph 2 km h 20 metres 61 metres 20 metres 750 metres 15 cm 0 1 metre 2 5
10. shooting mark je 60 meters Figure 23 1 Stand on the shooting mark 2 Ensure the TruSpeed DC is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active 3 Use the aiming reticule to aim at the target 4 Press the TRIGGER 5 Check the display The speed reading should be zero mph 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 The displayed distance should read from 59 8 to 60 2 metres if your fixed distance was 60 metres Figure 24 e Speed accuracy 2 km h e Distance accuracy 15 cm or 0 2 metres rounded If you need assistance contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd See the inside front cover for contact information Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 27 Instrument Self Test When the instrument is powered ON during the Self Test the microcontroller interrogates the system electronics To complete the Self Test 1 Press the x button 4 times The initial screen display should look similar to Figure 25 Figure 25 2 Press the TRIGGER to complete the Self Test Figure 26 shows an example of all tests proving positive Figure 26 If all tests do not prove positive the appropriate error code will appear in the upper display see page 13 If the instrument fails the Self Test 1 Press the button to power OFF the TruSpeed DC 2 Press the button to once again power ON the Tr
11. 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 operator should hold and aim the instrument parallel to the ground to achieve a straight and level path from the instrument to the target e The manner in which you stand and hold the instrument both affect the test measurements For exact readings carefully hold the instrument so that if an imaginary line was drawn from the front of the sighting scope lens through the top of the trigger it would be directly over the middle of the X Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 26 Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test The Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test is not one of the options included in the Test Mode In order to perform the Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test the Speed Mode must be active The Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test requires one target e LTI recommends that the target should be 60 metres from the shooting mark See Figure 23 e NOTE If there is not enough space available that specific distance is not crucial and a shorter distance can be used e However the distance between the target and the shooting mark must be a multiple of 1 metre not a fraction of a metre For absolute accuracy the instrument should be directly over the
12. 17 TS000275 SP 69 Km H 753 5 m 2008 11 25 09 49 40 TS000275 SP 73 Km H 680 8 m 2008 11 25 09 50 40 TS000275 SP 72 Km H 632 5 m 2008 11 25 09 50 42 TS000275 SP 35 Km H 23 7 m 2008 11 25 09 51 14 TS000275 SP 0 Km H 78 9 m 2008 11 25 09 51 41 TSO00275 SP 74 Km H 634 6 m 2008 11 25 09 52 45 TS000275 SP 73 Km H 403 8 m 2008 11 25 09 54 03 TS000275 SP 49 Km H 35 0 m 2008 11 25 09 54 22 TS000275 v 669 entries Delete Log From TruSpeed In the above screen capture 669 speed measurements were downloaded from the TruSpeed DC Using the last speed measurement as an example e SP measurement type speed e 49 Km H vehicle speed approaching e 35 0 m distance to vehicle e 2008 11 25 date e 09 54 22 time 24 hour format e TS000275 laser serial number Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 35 Working with a Log File Save Log To the downloaded data as a log file select the File Menu gt Save Log The following message box will be displayed It is prompting you to navigate to the location for saving the file and also the file name e Navigate to the desired location enter the file name and select the Save button By default the folder name matches the laser serial number TS000275 in this example e Select the Cancel button to return to the Main Screen without saving the log file Save As Savein TS000275 J e ae My Recent Documents 3 Desktop My Documents My Computer File na
13. 6 Figure 16 3 Use the aiming reticule to aim the instrument at the target vehicle s licence plate area and press the TRIGGER 4 Continue to press the TRIGGER and keep the instrument sighted on the target Alow pitched growl means that the instrument is attempting to lock onto the target Alow pitched beep means that a measurement error occurred An error code will be displayed Ahigh pitched double 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 The instrument will attempt to lock onto the target and obtain a speed measurement as long as the TRIGGER is kept depressed e In this mode the instrument will try to obtain a measurement for approximately 3 to 5 seconds Information is accumulated until it gets a good measurement or if not it generates an error code 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 instead of capturing a speed reading Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 20 After you release the TRIGGER the instrument will display the most recent speed reading and the distance at which it was captured or an error code When the most recent speed reading is displayed the display screen will look similar to Figure 17 4 MPH Figure 17 Continuous Mo
14. Ahigh pitched double 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 2 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 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 In this mode the instrument will try up to 5 seconds Information is accumulated until it gets a good measurement or generates an error code 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 instead of capturing a speed reading e The instrument will take and display one reading after another as long as you hold down the TRIGGER After you release the TRIGGER the instrument will display the most recent speed reading and the distance at which it was captured or an error code When the most recent speed reading is displayed the display screen will look similar to Figure 19 Figure 19 The Anti Jam Feature The TruSpeed DC includes hardware based laser jammer detection Anti Jam is an integrated software feature that provides 1 Jammer Defeat 2 Jammer Detection and then 3 emits the jam tone to alert the user It is a factory defined option that is set when the instrument is shipped The LTI 20 20 TruSpeed DC contains advanced circuitry and a
15. Battery release catch press both sides Test Menu control button Battery tube Serial port Sound port Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Sensors The TruSpeed DC has two lenses on the front panel 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 and timing analysis computation and display circuits The TruSpeed DC determines distance through its laser range sensor by measuring the time of flight of short pulses of infrared light The TruSpeed DC 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 e The absolute maximum is about 750 metres for the United Kingdom model LCD Screen The LCD Screen displays menu items option indicators error codes and speed measurement results Serial Port Your TruSpeed DC includes a serial port located on the rear panel The serial port allows you to connect the instrument to a data collector or remote computer Sighting Scope Filter Adjustment Ring Mounted on top of the TruSpeed DC is a single power sighting scope The polarising light filter is adjustable to optimise viewing contrast Figure 02 shows the polarising light filter s adjustment ring Figure 03 shows reticule Figu
16. TruLogger Program Page 40 Uninstalling the TruLogger Program Page 40 Section 6 Specifications seen Page 41 Section 7 Troubleshooting Tips e Page 42 Section 8 Glossary Page 43 Important Safety Information Avoid staring directly at the laser beam for prolonged periods e The TruSpeed DC is designed to meet FDA 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 attempt to view the sun through the scope e Looking at sun through the scope may permanently damage your eyes Never point the instrument directly at the sun e Exposing the lens system to direct sunlight even for a brief period may permanently damage the laser transmitter Do not operate the instrument in extreme temperatures e TruSpeed DC components are rated for a temperature range of 30 C to 60 C Do not operate the instrument in temperatures outside that range Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Section 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your TruSpeed DC When you receive your TruSpeed DC Data Collection laser check to make sure that you have received everything that you or
17. arget s speed is identical to its true speed e 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 target s measured speed multiply the true speed by the number in the chart Distance off the Range to Target Vehicle roadway metres Fraction of the True Speed that will be measured pS 9950 999 9998 9999 1 0000 pO 9487 9950 9978 9994 9999 9889 9950 9988 9997 3 7o 78 9806 9950 9988 3575 9285 9806 9950 The diagonal created by the boldface numbers indicates the boundary between acceptable and unacceptable parameters e Numbers above the diagonal are acceptable margins of error e Numbers below the diagonal are unacceptable margins of error Remember that the Cosine Effect is always in the motorist s favour As a general rule do not exceed 1 metre off the road for every 10 metres shooting down range to the targets If target vehicles will be 150 metres down the road set up no
18. at the minimum range will be 61 metres When measuring a short range to a small target aim slightly above the target Do you have a clear line of sight Rain or fog will reduce the unit s 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 lens is clean Check the lens for scratches Is the Weather Mode active If not turn it ON Keep in mind that the minimum range will be 61 metres If the windscreen is bubble shaped shoot through the centre of the windscreen Is the Weather Mode active If not turn it ON If not turn it ON Keep in mind that the minimum range will be 61 metres Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 42 Section 8 Glossary Beam divergence Continuous Mode Display Integrity Test Fixed Distance Test Laser Lidar Microcontroller Receive Lens Reticule Transmit Lens Weather Mode Zero Velocity Test The tendency of a laser beam to expand in diameter as it moves away from the source measured in milliradians mrad Alternate speed measurement mode Allows you to take several successive readings of a target vehicle Re trigger for each new target See page 21 Allows you to verify that all segments of the LCD screen are operating See page 24 Uses one measurement to a known distance to verify the
19. ayed before the results of the Self Test are displayed Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 24 Scope Alignment Test Scope alignment is set at the factory when the instrument is shipped A heavy blow is the only reason that the scope might ever go out of alignment LTI suggests that you do this test periodically The Scope Alignment Test uses sound to indicate when the scope is on target 1 Select a target Choose a prominent target with well defined horizontal and vertical edges A telephone pole is an excellent choice The recommended distance to target can range from anywhere between 50 and 200 metres 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 might detect so you know without a doubt that any change in pitch is due strictly to the target Ensure that the TruSpeed DC is powered ON Press the V button two times to activate the Test Tone display screen It should look similar to Figure 22 as Vi he Figure 22 Scan the target Press and hold the TRIGGER while panning the 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 a
20. de is an alternate speed measurement mode If you wish to take several successive readings on a target you can put the instrument in Continuous Mode In this mode the instrument takes and displays one reading after another and continues to take and display readings as long as you hold down the TRIGGER Release the trigger and the instrument finishes its latest reading and stops If an error code is shown when you release the trigger the instrument will display either the most recent speed reading or if there is no valid reading the error code will remain When the Continuous Mode is active e The Continuous Mode indicator appears in the middle left side of the LCD Screen e For the best results do not try to use Continuous Mode to target one vehicle after another e When you wish to change targets release the trigger aim to the new target and retrigger To activate the Continuous Mode 1 Ensure that the TruSpeed DC is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active 2 Press the button The display should look similar to Figure 18 Figure 18 3 Use the aiming reticule to aim the instrument at the target vehicle s licence plate area and press the TRIGGER 4 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 Alow pitched beep means that a measurement error occurred An error code will be displayed
21. dered and that it all arrived undamaged If the laser is to be used in the United Kingdom as a stand alone hand held device a basic package will contain the following 1 A hard carry case with foam interior 2 A TruSpeed DC Data Collection laser Instrument 3 Two C cell batteries 4 Anti jammer software installed 5 A shoulder stock 6 TruSpeed DC tripod yoke 7 Sighting scope magnifier 8 TruSpeed DC User manual 9 TruLogger Software package 10 Serial Port leads TruLogger Software The TruLogger software runs on any Microsoft operating system computer and allows you to easily transfer review and archive the speed measurement data stored in the TruSpeed DC s internal memory It is also used to set the time and date within the device In order to connect to the computer you will need to attach the LTI 4 pin to DB9 download cable to the serial port on the rear of the laser The following software and hardware components also need to be present e Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista e CDROM drive e Serial Port or USB port with a Serial Adapter See Section 5 Serial Data interface for installation instructions Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 About the TruSpeed DC Laser Technology s LTI 20 20 TruSpeed DC is part of the Laser Technology family of handheld laser speed and ranging devices Compared to our other laser speed measurement products the TruSpe
22. e Effect If the target vehicle is moving directly toward or away from you the speed measured by the TruSpeed DC 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 e The larger the angle the lower the measured speed e The effect always works to the motorist s advantage e The Cosine Effect is not significant as long as the angle remains small The table below shows this effect Measured Speed by Angle The Cosine Effect True Speed Parsa 30 mph 40 mph 50 mph 60 mph 70 mph Measured Speed mph pT 80 00 4000 5o00 60 00 70 00 l O D Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 The Cosine Effect decreases as the range to the target vehicle increases e 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 t
23. e is no activity for a period of 15 minutes Instrument activity includes any button presses Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Understanding the Display Indicators Figure 09 shows the LCD screen The table below lists the display indicators and the function of each These are presented in order of location on the screen from left to right starting in the upper left corner Figure 09 Display Indicator Function e Explanation Visible The LED backlight is ON Kk Display Backlight e Not Visible The LED backlight is OFF Upper Disnia Provides access to speed PP Play measurements and messages MPH MPH Miles per Hour speed units km h Kilometres per Hour Test Mode The instrument s Test Mode is active page 22 The instrument s Continuous Mode is K Continuous Mode f active page 19 Weather iode The instrument s Weather Mode is active page 18 l Provides access to range Lower Display measurements and messages F F Feet Identifies the approximate current Co Battery battery voltage The indicator shown here represents 100 67 battery life page 5 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Miscellaneous Display Features The table below lists the miscellaneous display features Display Feature Explanation Refer to Pages bAtt You must replace the batteries CHAng Appears in the Upper and Lower Displays bi The in scope aiming Reticule s intensity setting Appears in the Upper Display The factory default sett
24. e page 22 for information about taking speed measurements after entering a value other than zero for the Local Speed Limit Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 29 Model and Firmware Version Number Display To display the model number and firmware version number of your TruSpeed DC press the Vv button repeatedly until the model number and firmware version is displayed The display should look similar to Figure 29 The model number appears in the Upper Display and the firmware version number appears in the Lower Display In this example the model number is 100 and the firmware version number is 1 05 Figure 29 In this example e The T that appears as the last character in the Upper Display indicates that this particular TruSpeed DC includes the optional Long Range Feature e The J that appears as the first character in the Lower Display indicates that this particular TruSpeed DC includes the Anti Jam Feature Serial Number Display To display the serial number of your TruSpeed DC press the x button repeatedly until the serial number is displayed The display should look similar to Figure 30 The serial number has 6 digits and appears in the Upper and Lower Display In this example the serial number is 000001 Figure 30 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 30 Section 4 Maintenance Operating Temperature The instrument is rated for a temperature range of 30 C to 60 C Do not o
25. ed DC includes e Simplified menus and options e Built in Weather Mode an alternate speed measurement mode It is a simplified gating option This factory defined gate ensures that targets are beyond the range where rain and snow can affect the laser s ability to capture a speed reading e Continuous Mode an alternate speed measurement mode It displays one speed reading after another until you release the TRIGGER e Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen for instant access to measurements and options e Sighting scope with in scope aiming reticule and in scope speed measurement display e Seven button keypad that provides quick and easy access to the instrument functions e Sound and visual indicators that ensure confidence of positive target acquisition e Serial data output port for easy connection to a data collector or remote computer e Realtime clock and internal memory used for recording speed measurement data The record includes speed distance date time and laser serial number Note You will need to set the TruSpeed DC date and time using the supplied computer software package if you wish to use this feature Sighting Scope Transmit Weather lens Filter button Entry port and cover for tripod i F and shoulder Recieve sad cia LCD Display lens p rest mounts button Continuous read mode Trigger Backlight button button Scope brightness control button Release catch for entry port
26. en 33 and 11 Only the outline is lit no segments are lit and the display is steady The estimated battery life is approximately 10 and the instrument is still operating normally You should replace the batteries as soon as possible Only the outline is lit no segments are lit and the display is flashing bAtt appears in the upper display and CHAng appears in the lower display All system operation will be locked out and the only button that will work is the button which you can use to power OFF the TruSpeed DC Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Powering ON the TruSpeed DC e Press the TRIGGER or the button Briefly the instrument s microcontroller will perform the Self Test e Ifall tests prove positive PASS appears briefly in the upper display and SELF appears in the lower display as Figure 08 shows e Then the Speed Mode will be active and the Speed Measurement Screen page 14 will be displayed Figure 08 If the instrument fails the Self Test 1 Press the button to power OFF the TruSpeed DC 2 Press the button to once again power ON the TruSpeed DC and repeat the Self Test If the error repeats and you need assistance contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd Powering OFF the TruSpeed DC 1 Press and hold the button for approximately 3 seconds To help save its batteries the TruSpeed DC has a factory defined power OFF interval The instrument will automatically power OFF if ther
27. f 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 Temperature too cold Stop operation Temperature too hot Stop operation E 55 E57 Calibration Errors Please turn OFF unit and try again If the same E 56 E58 error is continuously repeated please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd 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 continuously repeated please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd General System Failure Please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd See inside front cover for Tele Traffic UK Ltd contact information RFI Considerations The TruSpeed DC 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 code The exact code depends on the level and nature of the RFI Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Section 2 Speed Measurements When you power ON the TruSpeed DC the instrument will perform t
28. following location C Program Files LTI TruLogger x TruLogger exe Where x is the TruLogger version number You can start the program by using the TruLogger desktop icon or After you start the program the Main Screen will be displayed It should look like the figure below The Menu Bar is located at the top of the screen and includes the options listed below nq TruLogger Clock About Connect the Instrument to PC serial port Log In turn on the Instrument and press Connect e File Allows you to open a log file save a log file or exit the program e Change Password Allows you to change the password required to login to the TruLogger program This option is available after you login using the required password e TruSpeed Clock Allows you to view and set the TruSpeed Clock This option is available after you login in using the required password and the TruSpeed DC is connected to the Office PC and powered ON e About Displays the TruLogger version number and copyright information Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 33 Logging In 1 Using the LTI 4 Pin to DB9 Download Cable connect the TruSpeed DC to the PC s serial port If your PC does not have a serial port you will need an USB to Serial Port Adapter Select the login button that appears just below the Menu Bar at the top of the screen The login message box will be displayed It should look like the figure below Ti Login ol x Password itti s
29. h one hand and hold the bottom of the Handle with your other hand 2 Press the Battery Release the black button on either side just behind the TRIGGER 3 Slide the Battery Tube out of the Battery Compartment Figure 06 Inserting the Batteries in Battery Tube 1 With the positive end pointing toward the bottom of the Battery Tube align the battery with the opening of the Battery Tube as shown in Figure 7A and B 2 Insert the battery into the Battery Tube and slide the battery to the top of the tube 3 Position the second battery as described in step 1 and insert the battery into the tube as shown in Figure 7C Figure 07 A B C Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Re inserting the Battery Tube into the Handle The Battery Compartment is designed to the Battery Tube only fits one way 1 Align the notched edges of the Battery Tube with those of the Battery Compartment 2 Slide the tube into the compartment until it locks into place Battery Voltage Level The TruSpeed DC continuously monitors its power source LTI has defined an acceptable battery voltage range to ensure that the instrument has sufficient battery voltage to guarantee correct operation 3 segments are lit and the display is steady The estimated battery life is between 67 and 100 2 segments are lit and the display is steady The estimated battery life is between 34 and 66 1 segment is lit and the display is flashing The estimated battery life is betwe
30. he Self Test Figure 12 shows successful completion of the Self Test See page 26 for more information about the Self Test Figure 12 The next screen is automatically displayed and should look similar to Figure 13 Figure 13 e The dashes that appear in the upper display indicate where the speed measurement will appear e MPH means the speed will be measured in miles per hour e The dashes that appear in the lower display indicate where the distance to the target vehicle will appear e m means the distance will be measured in metres e The Battery Icon indicates the approximate battery voltage level page 7 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Taking a Sample Measurement 1 Ensure that the TruSpeed DC is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active 2 Use the sighting scope and aiming reticule to aim the instrument to a convenient target An interior wall will do 3 To fire the laser a Press and hold the TRIGGER The laser will fire after a short delay about one half of a second Or b Press the TRIGGER twice The 1st press turns on the in scope aiming reticule The 2nd press takes the measurement 4 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 c Alow pitched and 2 high pitched beeps mean that a measurement error occurred An error code will be displayed page 13 d A high
31. ings have been dEF i restored Appears in the Upper and CLEAr Lower Displays Error Code An error condition has occurred E xx during a speed measurement attempt or in the system hardware Appears in the Upper Display Successful completion of the instrument Self Paaa Test Appears in the Upper Display My ee The instrument is performing or has SELF performed the instrument Self Test Appears in the Lower Display Serial Number SN appears in the upper display The serial number associated with the unit Appears in the Lower Display When the TruSpeed DC includes the optional Local Speed Limit Edit feature SpdLT appears in the Lower Display on the Speed Limit Edit Screen and on the initial Speed Measurement Screen The instrumenft s test tone is active Used during the Scope Alignment Test Appears in the Upper Display Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Adjusting the Aiming Reticule s Intensity The in scope aiming reticule has eight intensity settings from DIM 01 to BRIGHT 08 1 Press the button The display should look similar to Figure 10 The factory default setting is br 05 as shown in the figure Figure 10 2 Press the button until the desired setting is achieved It s easy to get the desired setting if you look through the scope while making the adjustment Each time you press the button the br xx value increases by 1 If you press the button while
32. lgorithms that allow the instrument to determine if a laser jammer is being used The JAM tone page 12 indicates that the instrument is being flooded by a light source There are two possible situations e You are targeting a strong light source such as xenon headlights or e Atargeted vehicle is employing a laser jammer Regardless of the level of interference you will never get an erroneous speed reading e Ifthe laser jammer uses smart technology you will hear the jam tone and the measured speed will flash e Ifthe laser jammer does not use smart technology or if the interference is from a light source other than a laser jammer Ata low level of interference you will hear the jam tone and a speed may be captured or an E03 error code may be displayed Ata high level of interference you will hear the jam tone and an E07 error code will be displayed Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 22 Local Speed Limit Edit The Local Speed Limit Edit feature allows you to enter the local speed limit into the TruSpeed DC For information about entering the speed limit see page 28 Once you have entered the local speed limit e SPdLt will appear in the lower display on the initial Speed Measurement Screen as Figure 20 shows e The instrument will emit a high pitched single beep when it successfully completes a speed measurement that is below the local speed limit e The instrument will emit a high pitched double beep when it
33. me My Network Save as type Tab Delimited File txt Z Places By default the log file will be saved as a tab delimited text file that can be easily opened in a program such Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word or similar program Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 36 Delete Log from TruSpeed button When you select this button the message box to the right will be displayed It is prompting you to confirm that you really do want to clear the speed measurements from the TruSpeed DC s internal memory Select the Yes button to clear the speed measurements from the TruSpeed DC s internal memory and return to the Main Screen Select the No button return to the Main Screen without clearing the speed measurements from the TruSpeed DC s internal memory Clear Log from TruSpeed 4re you sure The TruSpeed DC can store approximately 6 000 speed measurements If there is not sufficient memory available to record the current speed measurement the oldest measurement will be automatically deleted to free space to record the current measurement Open existing Log File To open a log file that was previously saved to disk select the File Menu gt Open Log and navigate to the folder where you stored the log file Select the log file and then select the Open button Although you can use the TruLogger Software to open and view a log file if you want to work with the data you should open the log file using Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word
34. milliradians nominal 905 nanometres nominal 30 C to 60 C Two alkaline NiCad or NiMH rechargeable C cell batteries providing up to 25 hours of cordless operation FDA Class 1 CFR 21 NEMA 4 and IP 55 Water resistant Composite Polycarbonate Outer Shell Aluminium Internal Chassis 41 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Section 7 Troubleshooting Tips What You Will See Unit powers OFF by itself or No power at all The in scope aiming reticule is not visible E01 error code No range or speed readings Erroneous readings not repeatable Limited Range Difficult to acquire target while aiming through windshield Difficult to acquire target while aiming through rain or snow Required Action Verify that the batteries are installed correctly Replace the batteries Keep in mind that the instrument automatically powers OFF if there is no instrument activity for a period of 15 minutes Press the TRIGGER to activate the aiming reticule Press the button to increase the intensity of the aiming reticule Adjust the polarising filter Can you measure to a wall that is about 20 metres away Check the scope alignment Restore the factory defaults When measuring a short range to a small target aim slightly above the target 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 th
35. nd vertically Ifthe frequency drops off at equal distances from the centre of the aiming reticule the instrument needs no adjustment Otherwise contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for assistance with re aligning the scope See the inside front cover for contact information When checking vertical alignment to a close target be aware of the offset between the centre of the scope and the centre of the transmit lens which is 5 centimetres Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 25 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 any vibrating objects for example a tuning fork will not cause the Laser to displaying a false velocity when the laser is activated For these reasons LTI has designed the Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test LTI suggests that you do one of these tests each time the instrument is taken on duty This test verifies the accuracy of the two key elements of Lidar speed measurement e Precise time measurements e Ability to make mathematical calculations When setting up an area for this test LTI recommends e Permanently installing the test area in a convenient location The test area must establish a permanent known distance between a shooting mark and a target e Using a metal tape to measure the distance this
36. ogin select the Change Password option from the Menu Bar located at the top of the screen A message box will be displayed It should look like the figure to the below a Change Password Enter New Password I Repeat New Password ceee Requirements for the new password e 1 character to 30 characters maximum e Not case sensitive case insensitive Type the new password in the Enter New Password field Retype the new password in the Repeat New Password field N Select the Accept button to update the required password and close this message box Select the Cancel button to close this message box without updating the required password If you cannot remember your password please contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd for assistance Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 39 Troubleshooting What You Will See Required Action After selecting the Connect button the message nstrument Found Downloading Data appears but no data is downloaded The TruSpeed DC s internal memory is empty It does not have any speed measurement data available for download into the TruLogger program e Verify that the download cable is properly connected After selecting the Connect button e Verify that the download cable is connected TruLogger searches for but does to the correct serial or USB port Control not find the instrument Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt Ports e Verify that the instrument is
37. ol button 5 Buttons 5 C Change TruLogger Password 33 39 Cleaning 31 Confidence checks 26 Construction 41 Continuous Mode 21 43 Display indicator 10 Continuous Mode button 5 Cosine effect 17 18 Minimising 18 D Data access 32 dEF CLEAr 11 12 Delete Log 37 Display Backlight 5 Display indicator 10 Display indicators 10 Display Integrity Test 24 43 Download instructions 34 35 Drop shock 31 Dust protection 31 E Exx11 Environment 41 Error codes 14 Serial data 32 Error conditions 41 Eye safety 1 41 F Factory defaults How to restore 12 File TruLogger 33 Filter 4 Filter adjustment ring 4 Firmware version 30 Firmware version number 30 Fixed Distance Test 43 Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test 27 Front panel 3 H Handle Battery Compartment 3 l Installing TruLogger 32 K Keypad 3 L Laser 43 Laser Fire display indicator 10 Laser jammer detection 22 Laser wavelength 41 LCD backlight 5 LCD Screen 3 4 10 Lenses 4 Lidar 43 Limited range 42 Line of sight 17 Login TruLogger 34 35 Lower Display LCD display 10 M Maximum range 41 Measured speed 17 Microcontroller 43 Minimum range 32 Weather Mode 20 Moisture protection 31 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 N Negative value speed display 19 No power 42 O OFF 9 ON 9 Operating temperature 1 32 41 P Panels front and rear 3 PASS 11 Polarising light filter 4 Positive value speed display 19 Power 41 Power OFF in
38. or similar program Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 37 Viewing and Setting the TruSpeed Clock To view the TruSpeed Clock functions select the TruSpeed Clock option from the Menu Bar located at the top of the screen A message box will be displayed FA TruSpeed Clock Functions Date yyyy mm dd Time hh mm ss Set TruSpeed Clock Close Get TruSpeed Date amp Time button Downloads and displays the current Date and Time from the TruSpeed DC TA TruSpeed Clock Functions Date yyyy mm dd Time hh mm ss 2008 09 17 15 03 47 Get PC Date amp Time Set TruSpeed Clock Close Get PC Date amp Time button Displays the current Date and Time from the Office PC TruSpeed Clock Functions Date yyyy mm dd Time hh mm ss Get TruSpeed Date amp Time 2008 09 17 15 09 21 Set TruSpeed Clock Close Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 38 Set TruSpeed Clock button Uploads the current Date and Time from the Office PC to the TruSpeed DC A message box will be displayed asking you to confirm that you want to set the TruSpeed Clock Set TruSpeed Clock Do you want to set the TruSpeed clock e Yes button Select to set the TruSpeed Clock e No button Select to return to return to the message box without setting the TruSpeed Clock e Close button Select this button to close the message box and return to the Main Screen Changing the Password To change the password that is required to l
39. perate the instrument in temperatures outside that range Moisture and Dust Protection The TruSpeed DC is sealed to provide protection from normally encountered field conditions It is protected from dust and light moisture Shock Protection The TruSpeed DC 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 25 before using the instrument for speed measurement 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 Use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt and fingerprints from the scope exterior e Dirty 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 e Batteries If you won t be using the instrument again soon remove the batteries 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 Checking the Screen Display
40. r jammer P P device The speed reading is valid High Pitched Jam tone The instrument s laser return sensor is Oscillating Ring being overwhelmed by interference from a light source such as a headlight or laser jammer device Speed Limit Edit Feature is active 1 When editing the speed limit the speed limit was stored 2 During a speed measurement the instrument successfully completed the intended measurement and it was below the speed limit High Pitched Single Beep Speed Limit Edit Feature is active when editing the speed limit you entered an invalid speed limit page 27 Low Pitched Double Beep Speed Limit Edit Feature is active During a speed High Pitched measurement the instrument successfully completed Double Beep the intended measurement and it was above the speed limit Low Pitched At Power OFF Single Beep Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Understanding Error Conditions Although it s 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 TruSpeed DC monitors both the system hardware and the measurement When the instrument detects an error condition it displays an error code instead of a measurement Error Codes 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 o
41. re 02 e The in scope aiming reticule helps you aim accurately to the target e This reticule represents the size of the laser beam e It will also display the in scope speed measurement You can vary the intensity of the aiming reticule to account for different lighting conditions For more information see page 12 Adjusting the Aiming Reticule s Intensity Figure 03 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Buttons on the Rear Keypad The TruSpeed DC has a 7 button keypad located on the rear panel of the instrument The buttons provide easy access to the instrument functions The table below lists the buttons and the functions of each Activates the instrument s speed measurement mode Speed Mode Speed Limit Edit Function Accepts the value that appears on the screen Activates the instrument s alternate speed measurement mode simplified gating option Targets must be at a distance greater than Weather Mode 61 metres Speed Limit Edit Function Adds 1 to the value of the flashing digit Activates the instrument s alternate speed measurement mode displays one speed reading after another until you release the trigger Continuous Mode Speed Limit Edit Function 1 Activates the edit function The right most digit will be flashing 2 Press to edit the digit to the left of the flashing digit Backlight Toggles the display backlight ON OFF Activates the instrument s Test Mode which allows you to verify the TruSpeed Te
42. splayed the display screen will look similar to Figure 15 Figure 15 The speed displays as a negative number if the target was going away from you when it was measured The speed displays as a positive number if the target was approaching you when it was measured Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Using the Weather Mode Moisture is reflective Weather such as rain snow or fog can make it difficult for the laser to receive signals back from the target This is especially true when you are trying to capture speeds at close range The TruSpeed DC includes a built in Weather Mode that is an alternate speed measurement mode 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 the Weather Mode is active e The Weather Mode indicator appears in the lower left corner of the LCD Screen e Targets must be a distance greater than 61 metres e The instrument s maximum range is not changed e Other than the above items the TruSpeed DC operates the same as when the Speed Mode is active and the Weather Mode is not active To activate the Weather Mode 1 Ensure that the TruSpeed DC is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active 2 Press the m button The display should look similar to Figure 1
43. st Mode DC s mechanics Speed Limit Edit Function Subtracts 1 from the value of the flashing digit Varies the intensity of the in scope Brightness Control oe aiming reticule Press and release to power ON the instrument Power ON OFF Press and hold for approximately 3 seconds to power OFF the instrument Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 The Shoulder Stock The Shoulder Stock is supplied for use with the handheld device The Shoulder Stock helps stabilise the TruSpeed DC while capturing speed measurements and is designed for either left handed or right handed use Attaching the Shoulder Stock 1 Flip the Shoulder Stock Release toward the front of the TruSpeed DC 2 Align the pronged end of the Shoulder Stock with the Shoulder Stock Attachment Point as shown in Figure 04 3 Slide the Shoulder Stock straight into the two holes 4 Flip the Shoulder Stock Release toward the rear of the TruSpeed DC to secure the Shoulder Stock Figure 04 Removing the Shoulder Stock 1 Turn the Shoulder Stock Release toward the front of the TruSpeed DC Continue to hold the Shoulder Stock Release in this position 2 Pull the Shoulder Stock straight towards you Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 Installing Removing the Batteries Two C cell batteries are required to power the TruSpeed DC The batteries are located in the Battery Tube inside the Handle Removing the Battery Tube from the Handle 1 Hold the TruSpeed DC wit
44. successfully completes a speed measurement that is equal to or above the local speed limit Figure 20 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 23 Section 3 Test Mode and Instrument Tests The Test Mode includes 7 options and allows you to verify the TruSpeed DC s mechanics These options include e Display Integrity Test e Scope Alignment Test e Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test e Instrument Self Test e Local Speed Limit Edit e Model and Firmware Version Number Display e Serial Number Display Display Integrity Test The Display Integrity Test allows you to verify that all display segments are operating LTI suggests that you do this test periodically 1 Ensure that the TruSpeed DC is powered ON 2 Press the v button The display should look like Figure 21 Compare the instrument s LCD to Figure 21 A x PE EC DA MPH 4 Dal Dal Dal Lt km h manm r m m Figure 21A Compare the instrument s in scope Heads Up Display to figure 21 B The lower portion of the display will flash 5 times If the display times out before you can complete this test press the v button repeatedly until this screen is displayed again Figure 21B 3 If any segment fails to display contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd to arrange for repair See the inside front cover for contact information The display integrity is also tested each time the unit is powered ON However the results are only briefly displ
45. terval 6 Power ON OFF button 5 Powering OFF 9 ON 9 R Range 41 Accuracy and resolution 41 Range Units display indicator 10 Rear panel 3 Receive Lens 3 4 43 Restore factory defaults 12 Reticule 4 43 RFI considerations 14 Roadside location How to choose 16 S Safety 1 Scope caring for 31 Scope Alignment Test 25 SELF 11 Self Test 28 Serial number Display 30 Serial Port 3 Serial port 32 Shock protection 31 Shoulder Stock 6 Shoulder Stock Attachment Point 3 Shoulder Stock Release 3 Sighting Scope 3 4 Size 41 SN 11 Sounds 13 Speaker 3 Specifications 41 Speed accuracy 41 Speed measurements Continuous Mode 21 How to take 16 LCD screen 15 Moving vehicle 19 Negative value 19 Range 41 Weather Mode 20 Speed Mode 15 Speed Mode button 5 Speed Units display indicator 10 Starting TruLogger 33 Storage 31 T Temperature range 1 41 Test Mode 24 Display indicator 10 Test Mode button 5 Test tone 25 Tones 13 Transmit Lens 3 4 43 TRIGGER 3 Troubleshooting tips 42 TruLogger Trouble Shooting 40 TruSpeed Clock 33 38 True speed percentage measured 18 tt 11 U Unit powers OFF 42 Uninstall TruLogger 40 Upper Display LCD display 10 V Views of the TruSpeed DC 3 Ww Weather Mode 20 43 Display indicator 10 Weather Mode button 5 Weight 41 Working with a Log File 36 Z Zero Velocity Test see Fixed Distance Test 27 43 Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010
46. the Display Indicators Page 10 Miscellaneous Display Features cocci Page 11 Adjusting the Aiming Reticule s Intensity Page 12 Restoring Factory Default Settings Page 12 Listening TO the TruSpeed DC Page 13 Understanding Error Conditions e Page 14 Enor CodeS aree E E E EE eagle Page 14 RFI Considerations oi cssmnnsnnninnnnnnnininninuinnuninnsinnnsininsnnannesinnnesennnete Page 14 Section 2 Speed Measurements Page 15 Taking a Sample Measurement unsssumnienniinninannninanniiuniiininantt Page 16 Choosing a Roadside Location i ecsmnsetsnnnuttnnnntnnnettnnusttnnusnnnnuinitnnsnesnnsee Page 16 Hne or SigA eee E A A E E E E Page 17 The Cosine Effect Pages 17 18 Measuring a Moving Vehicle Page 19 Using the Weather Mode i Page 20 Using the Continuous Mode Page 21 Anti Jam Feature Page 22 Local Speed Limit Edity sssssssunmasisiiiessnanaeinnian ienien Page 23 Section 3 Test Mode and Instrument Tests nnn Page 24 Display Integrity Test Page 24 SCOPE Alignment Test oc ccssmnnnmnnnunnnnnnsniniuiniinuninnusiinniinnnuninnunrnnunrinnnrsnannteeee Page 25 Instrument Confidence CHECKS oo ssssnssnniinnnsnninusnnnnsinnusinnisnnnissinasninnent Page 26 Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test Page 27 Instrument Self Test Page 28 Optional Local Speed Limit Edit Page 29 Model and Firmware Version Number Display Page 30 Seral Number DIS play reene a Page 30 Section 4 Mainten aN Ce mmummnmmnnnmnunnntnnnnnnnnnnnnee Page 31
47. uSpeed DC and repeat the Self Test Contact Tele Traffic UK Ltd if the error repeats and you need assistance See the inside front cover for contact information Tele Traffic UK Ltd 2010 28 Local Speed Limit Edit To display the Speed Limit Edit Screen press the x button 5 times The current value associated with the local speed limit appears in the upper display The display should look similar to Figure 27 In this example the local speed limit is 30 mph Figure 27 Press the v button 5 times The initial screen should look similar to Figure 27 Press the O button to edit the local speed limit The right most digit will flash as shown in Figure 28 Figure 28 Press the m button to add 1 value of the flashing digit Press the Y button to subtract 1 from the value of the flashing digit Press the button to move to the digit to the left of the flashing digit Valid Values 0 to 200 mph Entering a value of 0 mph disables this feature Press the button to store the value as the local speed limit If you entered a valid value the instrument will emit a single beep and store the value as the local speed limit If you entered an invalid value the instrument will emit a double beep and the previous value will be reset When factory default settings are restored page 11 the Local Speed Limit Edit value is set to 0 mph Se
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