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1. www novusgps com Manufactured under license Unit 15 Henfield Business Pa West Sussex BN5 9SL cE E Bats E Description Novus Delta Part Number 08 100 001 100 Helpline Number 0845 6590959 Support email address support novusgps com 8 S12 13 14 1 t6 17 18 Package contents Specification Installation The Novus Delta Operating Instructions Announcements amp LED display Caution Troubleshooting Support es We would like to draw specifically to you attention that we will not be liable in any way in respect of 1 The failure by the user of the speed camera detector to drive safely and in accordance with all road traffic laws and regulations 2 The failure by the user of the speed camera detector to install and use the speed camera detector in accordance without instructions and 3 The speed camera detector failing to warm the driver of mobile speed cameras and or fixed speed cameras ALL WARRANTIES CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS IMPLIED BY STATUTE OR COMMON LAW SAVE FOR CONDITIONS IMPLIED BY SECTION 12 OF THE SALE OF GOODS ACT 1979 ARE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW EXCLUDED FROM ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN US PROVIDED THAT NOTHING EXCLUDES OR LIMITS OUR LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY OUR NEGLIGENCE OR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION WE WILL FURTHER NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER FOR LOSS OR BUSINESS OR OTHERWISE COSTS EXPENSES OR2. OTHER CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL WHATSOEVER WHICH ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE SPEED CAMERA DETECTOR What is the warranty covers The Novus Delta Unit has 2 years Manufacturer s Warranty This warrants the hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of two 2 years from the date that the hardware was purchased During the warranty period the hardware will be repaired or replaced at the company s choice without charge to you or for either parts or labour What the warranty does not cover The warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear will not apply if the hardware is opened or repaired by person not authorised by us and does not cover repair or replacement of any hardware or part thereof damaged by misuse liquids proximity or exposure to excessive heat and accident non compliance with the units operation instructions neglect and misapplication The warranty does not cover physical damage to the surface of the hardware If the unit develops a fault due to neglect or accidental damage or the warranty period has expired there may be a charge to repair the unit Damage to In Car Power Leads is also not covered by warranty Loss of the 2 Amp fuse spring or end cap of the In Car Power Lead is not covered Care should be taken if checking or replacing the fuse in the In Car Power Lead Magnetic Mounts removed from the dashboard may be difficult to re attach to the dash
3. Novus Delta is shipped with a comprehensive database installed Check that the power lead is firmly plugged into the POWER socket amp into the If you wish to regularly update your Novus Delta unit aes visit novusgps com and follow the download Check the internal fuse in the power cable Replace the internal fuse with the oP spare one instructions High temperature caused by direct sunlight can affect the normal operation of the Novus Delta extremes of heat of greater than 85 C must be avoided No audible signal 1 Check the volume level 2 Check the GPS signal En not acquire GPS signal Check the power lead Technical Support Novus Delta does not have a clear view of the sky For any technical support problems 3 If driving without a clear view of the sky for a long period and the Novus Delta please contact us either via email does not appear to operate normally then when next in a clear view remove and re apply power su rt novu m 4 Long tunnels tall buildings bridges or overhanging trees may cut out the ERY a aaa Ore caiae a or telephone 0845 659 0959 5 UV filtered windscreen Some cars are fitted with UV filters on the windscreen some times called Climate Comfort or Athermic windscreens These windscreens also block GPS signals It is quite easy to test for this Simply hold the Novus Delta outside the car when stationary or have your passenger do this in motion and the Novus Delta will shortl
4. various functions to be displayed USER button Allows the user to add or remove their own positions within the Novus Delta unit sf Www novusgps com General Announcements When the Novus Delta unit is switched on it will give an active chime and in Normal Mode only it will announce Fasten Seat Belt It will flash the internal database version information in the display window then show the current time The unit will also begin to search for GPS satellites If the vehicle is parked under cover this will extend the time taken to find satellites In Normal Mode the Novus Delta unit will make a time announcement whilst flashing the time at the top of each hour The time displayed will automatically adjust for British Summer Time and Greenwich Mean Time As a satety feature in Normal Mode only the Novus Delta unit will make a voice announcement and flash the display after every two hours of continuous operation asking the driver to consider taking a rest The Novus Delta unit will not give the System active Time check or Two hour alert announcements in CAM mode Warnings of Fixed Mobile camera sites The Novus Delta unit will warn of fixed or mobile camera sites in both NORMAL or CAM mode When the Novus Delta unit is tracking satellites it will display the current time when the vehicle is stationary and the current speed mph when the vehicle is moving If the display do
5. board or in another vehicle and will not be covered by warranty Additional Magnetic Mounts can be purchased as required How to make a warranty claim If you suspect that a fault has developed on your unit please read the FAQ page at www novusgps com for information first If you need additional assistance please contact us and we will issue an RMA number Returns Materials Authorisation allowing the unit to be returned to us for testing or repair Important We cannot accept equipment returned without an RMA number Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System GPS provides location and timing information using a satellite based system The system is operated and controlled solely by the Government of the United States of America who are responsible for it s availability and accuracy Novus Systems Ltd cannot accept any liability for changes to GPS accuracy and availability or in environmental conditions which may impact upon the operation of your Novus Delta product Specifications Taku telievilela Novus Delta Unit Cigar Lighter Charger Remove the tape under the magnetic Input Voltage 9V 24 V dc Input Voltage 9V 24V mount and attach on the dashboard of the _ P vehicle Location of the magnetic mount is Current Consumption 250 mA Capacity 250V 2A Fused iponank Ponca imarder har Nons MAX Delta has visibility of the sky Speaker Output 0 3W GPS Engine Warning Do not mount on airbags Ope
6. elta system with a good view of the sky It should be remembered that satellite signals will be lost in tunnels underground car parks When you install Novus Delta in your vehicle ensure that it is placed on the dashboard with a clear view of the sky through the windscreen Remember that it takes a few seconds to re acquire GPS signals after leaving a tunnel Avoid splashing unit with water or placing in areas of high humidity or in direct sunlight for long periods of time in the summer a www novusgps com HOMEPAGE Update gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 10 11 Place Novus Delta in the vehicle where it does not interfere with other controls in the vehicle Only use the in car power or USB lead supplied with the Novus Delta unit failure to do so will invalidate the warranty When Novus Delta is operating in the vehicle the switch should be selected to either CAM or NORMAL mode If updating the database the switch should be moved to D L mode Do not attempt to open or modify the unit as this will invalidate the warranty The Novus Delta is ready for use preloaded with a comprehensive database of camera positions It is possible to update the database via a computer with internet access by visiting www novusgps com and following the download instructions 12 All aspects of the product both hardware and software are licensed to GPS Location and Timing Ltd Troubleshooting Support Action
7. es not indicate the vehicle speed then the unit is not yet tracking sutticient satellites This may be due to high rise buildings or trees etc or it could be that the vehicle is fitted with a UV coated windscreen which blocks not only the Sun s UV rays but GPS signals also See Troubleshooting section for details If the Novus Delta unit does not display the vehicle speed after 5 to 10 minutes of operation then consider resetting the unit Drivers should be aware that the sites designated for tixed and mobile camera operation are chosen because of a history of accidents in the area Care should be exercised in these areas regardless of the presence of a camera As a vehicle approaches a Fixed Mobile Red Light or SPECS average speed over distance site the general principles of operation are the same The Novus Delta unit will make an initial announcement indicating the type of site the speed limit and the distance to the site ahead Helpline 0845 65909 Operating Instructions An indication of the distance to the site is given typically for Fixed sites this will be 500 yards however in some cases due to road layout it is not possible to provide a 500 yard warning Under these circumstances the warning will be issued as far from the camera as possible and a generic camera ahead warning is given The speed limit for the road at the location of the camera site will be announced and flash on the display As the veh
8. icle approaches the site the display will show the current speed of the vehicle on the right hand side of the display and a representation of the distance remaining to the site on the left hand side Each segment of the distance remaining display represents approximately 100yds When only two segments remain the Novus Delta unit will chime to indicate the close proximity of the site If the vehicle is travelling in excess of the speed limit in close proximity to the camera site then the Novus Delta unit will make an announcement advising that the driver should reduce speed Drivers should obey the posted speed limits in preference to the information provided by the Novus Delta unit Once the vehicle has passed the camera site or if the driver takes an alternative route that avoids the camera site then the unit will make an All Clear chime and revert the display back to the current speed of the vehicle Adding Deleting User positions Users may wish to make a record of a position as they are driving If the USER button is pressed whilst the vehicle is in motion the Novus Delta unit will store the current position and make an announcement that a User Position has been saved In future when the vehicle travels in the same direction as when the position was stored then the driver is advised of the approaching location A user position may be deleted trom memory if the USER button is pressed within 10 seconds of a User Position anno
9. ion Deleting a user position Changing Mode selection on slider switch Changing Mode selection on slider switch User Position Helpline 0845 6590 Tone Announcement LED Display 500 yards from Red Light camera D C Warning Red Light camera Speed limit at camera 500 Yards ahead limit miles position flashes for per hour be aware some red 8 seconds then shows light cameras now have a current speed with LED segment speed on green operation also counting down to camera acting as speed cameras Generic distance from D C Warning Red Light camera Speed limit at camera Red Light camera ahead limit miles per hour position flashes for when 500 yard Red Light warnings work in 8 seconds then shows activation point is not practical counting down to camera Passing All Cameras T C None amp Mobile Sites When pressing user User position logged SAVE Blinks button when mobile When pressing user dEL Blinks button in close proximity to pre logged position Changing to CAM position User position deleted Camera detection mode Changing to Normal position Passing a user set User Position Ahead position Safe Driving Mode D C Double Chime T C Triple Chime same way as Fixed Cameras current speed with LED segment Warming up 5 10 When using Novus Delta for the first time the unit may require a warm up time of approximately 5 10 minutes Position Novus D
10. is pressed within 10 seconds of a User position announcement the Novus Delta will remove the current location from the user position list Helpline 0845 65909 Lo Cox Mr lalate Ul aror aa 0 mr Pe Fo Fe Classification Start Up 500 yard Fixed Speed Camera Warning Generic distance Fixed Speed Camera Warning Fixed Speed Camera Warning Fixed Speed Camera Warning Fixed Speed Camera Warning 500 yard Possible Mobile Speed Camera Site Warning Generic distance Possible Mobile Speed Camera Site Warning When Time Check On the hour 2 Hour Alert Every 2 hours from power on 500 yards from speed camera Generic distance from speed camera when 500 yard activation point is not practical Driving above speed limit with 200 yards to camera location Driving below speed limit with 200 yards to camera location When joining road at a junction after activation point but in path of camera 500 yards from mobile speed camera site Generic distance from speed camera when 500 yard activation point is not practical often on straight roads where 500 yard warning may not be sufficient Tone Announcement LED Display D C Hello Novus system Active Database version Date Time GPS Time check at Time blinks three times O Clock NMO 2 hour alert please Time blinks three times consider taking a rest NMO None D C D C Warning speed ca
11. mera 500 Speed limit at camera yards ahead limit miles per hour location flashes for 8 seconds then shows current speed with LED segment counting down to camera D C Warning speed camera Speed limit at camera ahead limit miles per location flashes for 8 hour seconds then shows current speed with LED segment counting down to camera D C Warning reduce speed Shows current speed D C None Shows current speed D C Warning speed camera Speed limit at camera position flashes for hour 8 seconds D C Warning possible mobile Speed limit at camera camera site 500 yards ahead __ position flashes for 8 limit miles per hour speed seconds limit not always added here __ If no speed limit entered will show as the mobile site could cover current speed more than one speed limit D C Warning possible mobile Speed limit at camera camera site ahead limit position flashes for 8 miles per hour speed limit seconds not always added here as If no speed limit entered will show the mobile site could cover _ current speed more than one speed limit D C Double Chime T C Triple Chime NMO Normal Mode Only NB If travelling in a possible mobile site above the speed limit the warning reduce speed is NOT made when operating the Tin CAM mode B www novusgps com Classification 500 Yard Red Light Camera Warning Generic distance Red Light Camera Warning All Clear Saving a user input posit
12. rating Temp 10C 70C Sirf Star III Place the Novus Delta unit on the magnetic Dimensions 102mm W x 67mm D Frequency L1 1575 42MHZ mount Select the operating mode either x 22mm H Channel 20 Channels CAM or NORMAL CAM mode Fixed Mobile amp Red Light Cameras NORMAL mode Fixed Mobile amp Red Light Cameras Weight 90g Output Format GPS Data NMEA 0183 RS232 9600 bps Connect the car power lead to the POWER SOCKET on the Novus Delta unit NeVvus Connect the cigar plug into the vehicle DELTA cigar lighter socket a S nbd rash ae a sie x z si F h rat eee S ee A Abhi A sl i Y Adjust the position of the Novus Delta unit so that the display is visible to the driver NO overspeed warning in mobile sites Overspeed warning in mobile sites 5 www novusgps com Helpline 0845 6590959 6 The Novus Delta Data download port k Power socket SPSAREN Mode selection switch Volume switch MENU button USER button LED display Data download port Used to download the latest database information from a PC connected to the internet Use the enclosed USB download cable Power socket Used to provide power to the unit LED display When driving normally the LED diplay shows the current speed of the vehicle When approaching a detection zone the LED display indicates the speed limit at fixed camera sites MOAS cie non SWIECN together with the di
13. stance to the speed camera This switch allows the user to select the operating mode of the Novus Delta unit Volume switch For adjusting the volume as required USER button This button allows recording and deletion of user defined positions See pages 11 amp 12 for details MENU button This button displays a range of functions and data on the LED display See page 12 for details 7 www novusgps com Helpline 0845 6590959 8 Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 Installation and power Insert the power connector of the Car Power lead into the cigar lighter socket and the mini jack into the Novus Delta unit in the socket marked Power Mode Selection After supplying power to the Novus Delta switch to either CAM or NORMAL mode by using the slide switch on the side of the unit NORMAL is the sate driving mode and provides reduce speed warnings when overspeed i e over 5 mph of the speed limit within possible mobile camera site locations In this mode the unit also gives hourly time checks and two hourly alerts CAM is the camera detection mode and will not provide reduce speed warnings in possible mobile camera locations D L is the Download position and is to be used with the download cable supplied when updating the database to the unit Volume control The volume of the voice warning and warning tones can be adjusted by the volume control MENU button Allows
14. uncement being made af o www novusgps com Button Functions There are two buttons on the top of the Novus Delta unit MENU and USER The operation of the buttons depend upon whether or not the vehicle is moving Stationary Vehicle Menu button Press once Displays the Date mm dd Press twice Displays the Trip distance miles Reset to zero when powered oft Press three times Displays the Average Speed for the Trip Reset to zero when powered oft Press four times Displays the maximum speed for the Trip Reset to zero when powered oft Press five times Displays the current number of GPS satellites tracked User button Press once The unit will display and announce the current position as a Latitude and Longitude Each display is shown for 10 seconds then the display reverts back to the current time Pressing and holding down the MENU button for 5 seconds will force the Novus Delta unit to restart This should only be done if the Novus unit has been switched on for more than 5 minutes and does not display the current speed or time if stationary Moving Vehicle Menu Button Press once Press once Displays the Speed and Directional Indicator Press twice Displays the Bearing Degrees Press three times Displays an average Height above sea level Feet User button Press once Stores the current position as a User position Up to 200 positions can be stored in this way If the user button
15. y acquire sufficient satellites When sufficient satellites are acquired the colon in between the hours and minutes will begin to flash or the speed will be indicated if in motion If your car is fitted with a UV windscreen in most cases there is a clear area around the rear view mirror A simple screen mounting kit enables the Novus Delta unit to be mounted just above the rear view mirror which will give the unit sufficient view of the sky for excellent operation A four metre cable is supplied in the kit which can be fitted around the windscreen and traced neatly to the cigar lighter Incorrect operation 1 In a GPS shadow area 2 Have not updated the Novus Delta with the latest database information 3 Check that the mode select switch is select to either CAM or NORMAL HER www novusgps com Helpline 0845 65909
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