USER GUIDE - AL G9 Guardian
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1. AN A IN N N USER GUIDE AL G9 RX Package Contents A Sensor Unit A1 Outer Sensor A2 Bracket A3 Screws A4 Cable ties A5 Shrinking tube A6 Adhesive tape B1 Control Box B2 Control Set B3 Level B4 Wire taps B5 LED holder B6 User Guide AL G9 User Guide ed 2009 09 28 COPYRIGHT 2009 A ELEKTRONIK Important Safety Instructions READ BEFORE OPERATING This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of Therefore read keep and follow these quidelines during installation and use Take special care while installing the sensor head Damaging the cable or the factory installed connector on the cable may cause malfunction and will void warranty While the sensor is water resistant and intended to be installed on the outside of the vehicle the control box and it s connections must be made and kept in a dry area preferably the passenger cabin Warranty will be deemed invalid if failures are caused by improper installation Do not plug more than four outer sensors into the control box Do not plug any third party equipment into any of the sockets in the control box Do not plug any part of the AL G9 into third party equipment Doing so may cause fire or damage to the unit and voids warranty Since AL G9 operates on a different voltage it2. Unscrew 5 screws and open the box Unplug the old Memocard and plug in the new one Memocard Close the Control box and stick a new label over the 5th screw IMPORTANT NOTE 1 protective label is delivered with every Memocard Do not remove the original label unless you have a spare one Control boxes without protective labels over the 5th screw will be considered warranty void
3. Speaker loudness 90 dB Laser class 1M Laser wavelength 905 nm 6 Operation description Operation Activation mode 1 second following power up self test Warm up mode OO ES 60 seconds following the Activation mode during warm up mode AL G9 functions are limited The end of a warm up mode is signaled with a green LED flash and a tone from the speaker Search mode Searching for obstacles Other functions LED amp sound signals LED flashing green Normal operation LED flashes green every second LED flashing red tone Obstacle found LED constantred tone _ Interference detected LID activated LED constant red 1 beep Faulty operation low voltage check vehicle power supply LED constant red 2 beeps Faulty operation cables unplugged or defective unit check cables LED constant red 3 beeps Warning sensor unplugged not properly mounted or a defective sensor check sensor LED flashing red beeps during first 15 seconds of operation Automatic sensor check failed check sensor connections If adding or removing sensors perform code 15 restore factory defaults AL G9 User Guide 7 Registration warranty and service Registration To become a Registered owner of the AL G9 please send a registration inquiry no later than 30 days from the date of purchase to register ALG9 com Why to register If you register you get once a year free Memocard with the latest firmware sent to your
4. address directly from the factory on your request Only registered users will receive newsletters and get special discounts To find out if there is a program code upgrade available for your system send an inquiry to support alg9 com or contact your local dealer Warranty The manufacturer guarantees that the product is fully functional During production and before delivery it undergoes numerous quality checks Nevertheless a limited two years warranty will apply valid from the date of the first purchase If you have not registered your product in case of warranty claim you are required to show an original receipt with a visible date of the purchase and a warranty card authorized by the dealer The warranty terms are defined in the warranty card here included Servicing and Support If uncertain whether your AL G9 is working correctly please check Operation description page 14 of this manual If it does not give you a solution to your problem contact your local dealer or our Service and Support center at support ALG9 com Service and support provided by the manufacturer A ELEKTRONIK Zagreb Croatia Phone 385 1 364 3890 www a elektronik hr Wholesales Radikal d o o Itd Sesvete Croatia info radikal hr www alg9 com 15 AL G9 User Guide Upgrade by exchanging the Memocard RX Control Box with plug in Memocard Remove Control Box protective label but do not remove small CSN XXXXX_ serial number label
5. advanced program code the G9 will differentiate the laser signals coming from other laser Sources If an AL Driveway Unit an option is installed in your driveway or garage the G9 becomes a driveway light activator and or a garage door opener As we continue to work on developing new products and supply constant improvements to our existing products we thank you for the support given by this purchase AL GQ is patent pending according to PCT HR2008 000015 1 AL G9 User Guide Revision X Improvements AL G9 superior laser detection is achieved by completely new electronic and computing design of the reception system The unit s memory has been doubled enabling new program features to be added The latest hardware revision brings more advancements waterproof connector 1 meter from the sensor for easier installation thick shielded cable prevents engine interference and mechanical damage cable stress relief is now inside the sensor making it smaller optional extension cables available to fit to any length improved laser sensitivity 15 improved power filtering against power line noise fully effective from 10V to 17V power supply improved parking assistance performance even wider angle protection up to 12 H 12 V Control Box now comes with plug in Memocard enabling quick upgrades by end users IMPORTANT NOTE The G9 uses lower voltage and less current consumption and is NOT compatible with AL G8 compon
6. button while counting the flashing green light Release the key button after the thirteenth 13 flash Tone with LED flashing red indicates MAXIMUM setting selected while tone with LED flashing green indicates OPTIMAL setting being selected 4 1 6 Parking sensor mute DEFAULT OFF With this mode activated the parking sensor will warn you of an obstacle detected only with red flashing lights while in default setting the light would be accompanied by warning tones from the speaker To activate deactivate this mode use the following sequence Press and hold the key button while counting the flashing green light Release the key button after the eighteenth 18 flash AL G9 will reprogram accompanied by three short red flashes 11 AL G9 User Guide 4 2 Additional features 4 2 1 Speaker mute The key button is useful in city driving as a single 1 second press will switch the speaker off and further parking sensor warnings will be given just by red flashing lights This setting lasts until the set is turned off 4 2 2 Restore factory default settings Did you forget which features you programmed into your system Use this simple programming sequence to restore factory default settings Press and hold the key button while counting the flashing green light Release the key button after the fifteenth 15 flash AL G9 will reprogram accompanied by constant green light and longer speaker tone Ib Automatic sensors check Wh
7. is NOT to be mixed with AL G8 components Doing so would cause characteristic failure of the unit and voids warranty It will take time to get acquainted with the range of the parking sensor which can vary from 0 to 3 meters from your car to the obstruction Therefore rely on your personal judgment AL G9 can NOT detect glass or other transparent objects During warm up mode first 60 seconds of operation AL G9 functions are limited While driving especially in winter months dirt and filth can accumulate on the outer sensor lens which can affect the sensor s performance Wipe the lens periodically with a dry or moist cloth Do not use cleaning solvents other than water Laser signals emitted from AL G9 can cause interference to other laser equipment If such a case is detected by the unit the system will reset within few seconds If the vehicle where AL system is to be installed is already using another laser system for instance laser cruise control or similar two systems could interfere with each other Such vehicles may not be suitable for use of ALsystem Use of laser products may be regulated by your local laws Check your local laws before using this product Special caution AL G9 laser sensor emits an invisible laser beam that can be harmful to sight Never under any circumstances look at the sensor while it is operating Safety and Conformity Electromagnetic compatibility The AL G9 Guardian is fully in conformity with the req
8. than 1 sensor connect all of them their order is not relevant 1A fuse is factory installed inside the Control Box but if required additional fuses can be installed externally in the wiring CONTROL SET 7 Define where to install each control in the vehicle interior while keeping in mind that the on amp off switch and programming key button should be close at hand and that the two color light diode is in OPTIONAL If using a Control sight while the speaker should remain within Set in a Box instead of hearing range of the driver Use a LED holder installing each control supplied with the installation accessories eN MOUN TIS bak ING when installing a two color LED diode en eee Peon 8 Connectthe C connector to the C socket of the Control Box 9 Connect the blue car radio mute wire to the corresponding audio mute input on the car radio if it has one AL G9 User Guide Installation diagram an ottewiten programming key button AD D OUTER SENSOR f attery Va speaker M CONTROL BOX two color LED es mute wire ab 3 CONTROL SET control set sensors 1 4 4 Usage Turn on your AL G9 set The activation is followed by an intermittent sound coming from the speaker and alternating red and green flashing diode lights While active the green light will flash once every second With every activation the set runs a self test if the set has not been connected properly or has a malfunctio
9. the Product Installation Installation diagram Usage 4 1 Operating modes 4 1 1 Detection range adjustment 4 1 2 Silent power up 4 1 3 Laser interference defense LID adjustment 4 1 4 LED Dark mode 4 1 5 Laser Power Output 4 1 6 Parking sensor mute 4 2 Additional features 4 2 1 Speaker mute 4 2 2 Restore factory default settings 4 2 3 Manual sensor check Specifications Operation description Registration warranty and service 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing AL G9 GUARDIAN a multipurpose parking sensor designed for your driving comfort by A ELEKTRONIK Croatia The G9 comprises parts fabricated to military standards and was designed to keep you and your vehicle safe by enabling effortless parking and greater confidence while driving As opposed to classic infra red sensors that use light emitting diodes AL G9 is equipped with a laser diode that is used in military range finders and police speed detectors the power of which is one hundred times greater than that of a LED diode In addition it incorporates the new laser detection technology that is a significant improvement in the industry and will ensure higher precision more reliability with high resistance to temperature changes and foreign light interferences specifically Sun rays The G9 works on the 905 nm light frequency It constantly emits laser signals and recognizes them if they return reflected from an obstacle consequently warning the user Thanks to the
10. atically reset You can choose between 4 seconds and 8 seconds duration of eventual interference detection and deflection This mode can be programmed with the following sequence on the key button Press and hold the key button while counting the flashing green light Release the key button after the eighth 8 flash AL G9 will reprogram accompanied by red and green flashing lights and speaker tones A short tone coming from the speaker during reprogramming indicates the 4 sec mode being selected while the long tone indicates the 8 sec mode The limit duration settings alternate so please repeat the sequence to return to the previous state 4 1 4 LED Dark mode DEFAULT OFF To prevent the green light from flashing every second during normal operation you can activate the LED Dark mode The green light will stop flashing after the warm up period 60 seconds after the power up if this mode is activated AL G9 User Guide 10 Use the following sequence to activate deactivate the LED Dark Mode Press and hold the key button while counting the flashing green light Release the key button after the tenth 10 flash 4 1 5 Laser Power Output DEFAULT OPTIMAL Choose between the optimal and maximum laser power output modes Using optimal setting recommended will reduce the possibility of error detection while maximum power insures maximum range and energy To reprogram this mode use the following sequence Press and hold the key
11. during installation cutting the cable or removing the factory installed connector voids warranty and may cause malfunction D Check ifthe cable is long enough to reach the desired position The RX sensor cable 1 meter is to be connected with a connecting cable 4 meters A total of 5 meters in lenght can be reached Longer range can be achieved by adding an Extension cable 2 5 meters purchased separately gt arrow to arrow To achieve maximum water resistance put a heat shrink tube included on the connector Use a strong heater for the tube to shrink and conform to connector size The tube can be torn apart when the sensor requires disconnection OPTION 2 5 m Extension cable Heat shrink tube provides total humidity protection We strongly advise you to use it AL G9 User Guide 4 Attach the unit using double sided adhesive tape and a mounting bracket to a position that offers a clear front back view The mounting bracket can be bent as needed Make sure the sensor is installed firmly in order to absorb vibrations that occur while driving especially if mounted on a motorbike For maximum grip use an adhesive tape in combination with the mounting bracket If installing sensors behind flat surfaces plastic bumpers dens grills it will be necessary to drill holes through which the sensor will have unobstructed view of the road Two circles on the sketch of the sensor lens represent area 50 where rec
12. eiving and emitting diodes are positioned These circles must be clear 10 10 of obstruction while the rest of the lens can be covered if needed Obstructing surface should not be more than 1 cm away from the sensor lens or larger holes should be drilled to maintain angle protection 3 Make sure the sensor is levelled use alevel to check 5 AL G9 User Guide CONTROL BOX The Control Box is to be mounted in the interior of the vehicle at the place of your choice and it should not be exposed to water 4 Locate access to the power supply of the vehicle 12 V 5 Connect the RED Control Box wire to the positive battery lead and BLACK Control Box wire to the ground lead or the car chassis If using the supplied wire taps to be used only on a wire of the appropriate size insure that they are properly locked and preferably wrap them with insulation tape afterwards To avoid the possibility of draining your car battery by accidentally leaving your AL G9 system on for prolonged time use the following connection method instead of the one described above Connect the BLACK Control Box wire to the car chassis or to the negative ground power supply wire of your vehicle s system and connect the RED Control Box wire to the SWITCHED positive power supply wire usually found in the car radio power supply 6 After the control box is connected to the battery connect the sensor into one of the S sockets If having more
13. ents AL G9 User Guide 2 2 Main parts of the Product Control Box The central part and the brain unit of the AL G9 It includes a processor a removable Memocard with upgradeable flash memory a complex power supply unit and the following sockets 1 4 S sockets for front rear sensors connection 2 C socket for control set connection 3 USB socket for AL G9 additional feature modules Outer Sensor Incorporates emitting and detection circuits includes one emitting and four reception diodes As this unit is installed on the outside of the vehicle it is specially protected from water and mechanical damage Sensor cable is 1 meter long ending with a waterproof connector The product set can consist of one to four outer sensors Control Set A cable with a C connector on one end which should be connected to the C socket of the Control Box The other end of the cable consists of controls that include on amp off switch speaker two color light diode programming key button mute wire for car stereo 3 AL G9 User Guide 3 Installation To obtain the best performance of your AL G9 and insure long service life seek a professional installer to mount the product To begin installation follow these steps and refer to the Installation diagram OUTER SENSOR Can be mounted between the front grill partitions or above the rear bumper Take care not to damage the cable or the factory installed connector on the cable
14. from the speaker during reprogramming symbolize four different detection levels 1 tone for LEVEL 1 short mode 2 tones for LEVEL 2 medium mode 3 tones for LEVEL3 long mode 4 tones for LEVEL 4 extra long mode The detection range levels alternate and you will need to reprogram the set several times before reaching the desired setting 9 AL G9 User Guide 4 1 2 Silent power up DEFAULT OFF During activation only red and green indicator lights will flash without sounds Use the following sequence to activate deactivate this feature Press and hold the key button while counting the flashing green light Release the key button after the fifth 5 flash AL G9 will reprogram and this will be signalled by red and green flashing lights and speaker tones 4 1 3 Laser interference defense LID adjustment DEFAULT 4 SEC AL G9 possesses an advanced program code for detecting and deflecting possible interference signals from other sources of laser emissions on the 905 nm frequency When a constant interference is detected and recognized as an aggressive disturbance for the parking sensor operation AL G9 will try to ensure maintaining its reliable performance During this time the user will be warned by a four second tone from the speaker and a red flashing light that a parking sensor operation has become unreliable If the parking sensor operation is not recovered within 4 seconds and the interference continues the unit will autom
15. ile restoring factory default settings the unit will count and memorize the number of sensors connected to the system On each subsequent power up during the self test process the unit will check if all memorized sensors are present and operational If one or more of them is disconnected or not operational you will be warned by five 2 seconds long tones and red flashes during first 15 seconds of operation NOTE In order to memorize the new setup initiate this setting after installation of every new sensor 4 2 3 Manual sensor check To manually check the number of sensors connected and operating in the system use the following programming sequence Press and hold the key button while counting the flashing green light Release the key button after the twentieth 20 flash The number of long tones coming from the speaker shows how many sensors are found connected 12 AL G9 User Guide 5 Specifications Dimensions Outer Sensor LxHxW 43x20x50 mm 1 7x0 8x2 0 in Cable length 1 m 4 m 16 4 ft Control Box LxHxW 85x22x40 mm 3 3x0 8x1 6 in Power supply cable 1 m 3 3 ft Control Set L 1 5 m 4 9 ft Weight Outer Sensor 105 g 160 g 0 26 Ib 0 4 Ib Control Box 110 g 0 27 Ib Specifications are subject to change without notice 13 AL G9 User Guide Working temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Power Operational power supply 10 Vto 17 V Current consumption 600 mA max
16. n the red diode will light up accompanied by a warning tone When an obstacle is detected your AL G9 will warn you with red diode flashes and audible signals that will become faster as the obstacle gets closer to the outer sensor You will also be warned with fast red flashes and speaker tones in case of laser interference detection More on operation modes and audio visual signals can be found on page 14 AL G9 has 6 user selectable operating modes which are set to optimal default values but can be modified by using the programming key button at any time during the operation of AL G9 After been modified operating mode will remain permanently written in the memory of the processor Some additional features will be introduces further on 4 1 Operating modes 4 1 1 Detection range adjustment DEFAULT LEVEL 2 Before using the parking sensor in driving conditions it should be tested with a piece of paper or another object Awarning tone will be heard accompanied by the red flashing light as you bring the paper or object closer to the sensor If needed the detection range which can vary from 0 to 3 meters can be adjusted to four different levels by using the programming key button Use the following sequence for reprogramming Press and hold the key button while counting the flashing green light Release the key button after the third 3 flash AL G9 will reprogram accompanied by red and green flashing lights and speaker tones Long tones coming
17. uirements of Council Directive 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMG based on the full compliance of the product with the following European International Standards Emissions EN 61000 6 3 IEC 61000 6 3 Immunity EN 61000 6 1 IEC 61000 6 1 The labelling of the AL G9 which is affixed on the top of the Outer Sensor and the Control Box housing meets the requirements of the quideline 2004 108 EC CE The AL G9 Guardian is fully in conformity with the requirements of Automotive EMC Directive 2004 104 EC amended by directives 2005 49 EC 2005 83 EC 2006 28 EC and approved by State Office for Metrology of Republic of Croatia with approval number 10R 02 0004 Laser safety The AL G9 is tested and classified as Class 1M laser product in accordance to European and International Eye safety regulations EN 60825 1 and IEC 60825 1 Definition Class 1M laser products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation but may be hazardous if the user employs optics within the beam An Outer Sensor unit of the AL G9 system is labelled in accordance to regulations DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS MAGNIFIERS CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT For products delivered into the United States the following clause applies Complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 Table of Contents Introduction Revision X Improvements Main Parts of
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