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1. ID The request identifier lt CR gt A carriage return lt LF gt An optional line feed character Instrument response 1D TSmodel versionid date csum lt CR gt lt LF gt Example Version D Messages Request ID lt CR gt lt LF gt Response 1D TC100 1 16 2 NOV 26 2008 97BBB052 49DF Serial Number Request SN lt CR gt lt LF gt SN The request identifier lt CR gt A carriage return lt LF gt An optional line feed character I nstrument s Response SN SerialNum csum Example Serial Number Message Request SN lt CR gt lt LF gt Response SN TCO00077 B3CA gt Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 66 Initiate Measurement Request GO lt CR gt lt LF gt GO The request identifier lt CR gt A Carriage return lt LF gt An optional line feed character I nstrument s Response 0K csum Example Serial Number Message Request GO lt CR gt lt LF gt Response 0K 0774 Stop Measurement Request ST lt CR gt lt LF gt ST The request identifier lt CR gt A carriage return lt LF gt An optional line feed character I nstrument s Response 0K 0774 Example Serial Number Message Request ST lt CR gt lt LRF gt Response 0K 0774 Print Requests OPR 0 No print PR 1 Print only valid readings PR 2 Print valid readings and errors Speed Range Date Time Data Message Format SP Speed Range Sunits Runits date time csum lt CR gt lt LF gt SP Message identifier
2. The Dual Speed Mode is intended for use in locations that have separate posted speed limits for passenger vehicles and A CS a ul high profile transport trucks Dual Speed Mode allows the TruCAM to ae eS La ech automatically differentiate between cars and trucks and apply the h ia raid Sha una appropriate speed limit 70 1928 2408 23456 e Dual Speed Mode is enabled on the System Options cree ES 9887288 kr h 8 208 Screen as shown in Figure 63 Use the stylus to clea oe a78 Enabled toggle TRUCK SPEED from Disabled to Enabled Classic Proceed 2889 04 14 89 20 44 Changes to the System Options Screen are not Enter the code English 5 8 E m 0 8 o MENE saved until you tap or press the soft d a dl E key However unsaved changes are valid until the system Options Screen System Setup Screen TruCAM is powered OFF Figure 63 e When Dual Speed Mode is enabled you will be prompted to enter two Speed Limits and two Capture Speeds on the System Setup Screen A E Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the desired Speed Limits and Capture Limits As Figure 64 shows the first value entered applies to Cars and the second applies to Trucks and the two values must be separated by a comma Ferat lan dini Example To enter 55 km h for Cars and 35 km h for Trucks you would enter 55 35 Figure 64 With a Capture Speed of 55 for Cars and 35 for Trucks any speed below 35 will not be captured All soeeds ov
3. 0 0 c ees 5 Unpacking rour TUCAM pada oe atrio God amp Whoo on Ay te os OD A ta ee ee BR a a ib 5 important Safety and Product Information sess 424 545 caera ee ES eS ed A O a 5 MEWS OF the TUCAM ss aarp heed a a E ee Be Se Pa ee Ee ae OE ee a ee ea 7 DE aaa Eder EE hE ad O Ea Ee A EE ee OE eee 7 Section 2 TruCAM Components 0000 cee eee 10 POWer SUBDI asar wadowectued hae eens been eane beeaer ene eee kane eas Pena e se SEuRe ye eee 10 Charging the Battery Pack gy eeu we eee ow eo Ree Be Oe Ea PY Ea De Ee ES ew EE RE A 10 Inserting the Battery Pack into the Handle 1 0 0 eee teas 11 Removing the Battery Pack from the Handle 0 0 cc ee eee eas 11 Understanding the Battery Voltage Icon sexual 12 Loer SCNGOS cnet eai E a a III bOS 4s bee Ee eee e 12 o A a 12 SIGA CIO CONG uc aerae porro eos eSB Ss bee ee eae pas be ed bene ees 13 Adjusting the Aiming Reticle s Intensity aa vir a dk Rae KR A a BG a A ee Ba Baw acia 13 Socie Digital SD Cad vas 2 2 a tos prosas ria Ey rr ee ee OR aa tee ah eke aes 13 SB ONG 136 oa oe ew ya soso eb Ge tibia e bir ica a See bh ea ka ee ted ee ee 14 Roa MWe CLOCK 4 4 aaam eek Go ys cee IT ee Dh ee eA 15 OFFRO ON e ara o a eeu eae eh ee ee eee a a eh Gord e eee ee E E 15 SElla POE gina en boon oe oa eh ah ee i be ed A ue ee Seen een fat Bete awe Ade ee ey A 15 Renap s e o e ese ope and ono e ee ee O e eee Oe eee hee ee a 16 LEO TOUCH SGC ape noor ao y al na iio e E eee ee 16 ICONS se
4. Section 4 Roadside Laser Camera Setup 33 Attaching Removing the Sun Shade Your decision to use the Sun Shade may depend on weather conditions You may find it useful on bright sunny days Attaching the Sun Shade lt 7 Large Tabs 2 1 Align and insert the two large tabs on the back of the Sun Shade with the aa two slots above the LCD Touch Screen XK n 2 Press down and rotate the cover into position until the pegs lock on the ARE url I notches located one on each side of the LCD screen Ms Slots 2 Notches 1 each side Hd Figure 47 Removing the Sun Shade oo eked gt A T ML y hy jl k r q e 1 Expand slightly to Vee release the peas a pa from the notches Figure 48 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 34 Section 5 TruCAM Capture Modes During the Capture Session During the capture session you should monitor the following items Battery Charge It is recommended that the TruCAM be charged to the maximum prior to any field acquisition See page 12 for information about the Battery Voltage Icon File Space Available on the SD Card for Additional I mages This information is available on the System Setup Screen page 19 During the capture session briefly press the Power Button to display the System Setup Screen and then double tap the area indicated as Tap here to the right of Memory Usage For a 4 GB SD card the average is approxima
5. E Tap or press the soft key to cancel without changing the user password Verification Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 O e The default user password admin e Resetting the factory default settings restores the default user password e f you cannot remember current user password contact your authorized LTI Dealer or LTI for assistance See inside front cover for LTI contact information RESET SETTINGS See page 50 e Icons at top of the LCD Touch Screen See page 69 for information about the icons that appear at the top of the LCD Touch Screen e Tool Bar Buttons at the Bottom of the LCD Touch Screen Toolbar A ternative Button oaa Tap to scroll to the next option that appears on the screen F This button is displayed when a message box is displayed prompting you change value associated with an option Tap to close the message box and accept the value that you entered ama Tap to select the option that you want to change wa Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 17 a Tap to save changes and return to the System Setup Screen page 19 lt x This button is displayed when a message box is displayed prompting you to change value associated with an option Tap this button to close the message box without changing the value Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 28 Section 4 Roadside Laser Camera Setup Choosing a Roadside Location When choo
6. still images tap either yellow or red ES Is available on the System Setup Screen mp Ly Is available on the Capture Menu If it is not displayed tap repeatedly or press the soft key repeatedly until is displayed The most recently captured still image will be displayed as shown in Figure 67 O Initially a preview of the file will be displayed Figure 67 e Tap the Or press the soft key to load the motion clip and still image data e To display the GPS data associated with the motion clip still image use the stylus to tap the Time Date data and toggle between Time Date and GPS Toolbar A ternative Button Soft Key oma Tap to display the previous image in the current folder I E Tap to display the list of folders that are stored on the SD Card O Tap to display the next image in the current folder JH Tap to load the video and still image Displaying the Folders Stored on the SD Card The TruCAM creates a folder each day that the TruCAM is used Figure 68 shows an example of the screen that will be displayed when you tap or press the O soft key The current date is assigned as the folder name when the folder is created In this example there are 11 folders The highlighted folder is from December 22nd and contains 16 mf files The screen can display a maximum of 28 folders If your SD Card contains more than 28 folders the most recent 28 are displayed In this case you will need to transfer th
7. Click the ok button Setup will be initialized and the Installation Wizard will be displayed 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 the Finish button to close the wizard once the installation is complete Starting the TruCAM Image Viewer Program If you accepted the default location during the installation process the software was Installed at the following location Ai C Program Files LTI TruCAM Viewer TruCAMViewer exe e You can start the program using the TruCAM Viewer desktop icon or from the PC s ere Start Menu gt Programs gt Laser Technology Inc gt TruCam Viewer gt TruCam Viewer After you start the program the TruCAM Image Viewer will be displayed It should look like Figure 80 jd role lmape View Menu Ele Gusha Predefined Lists Printing Language 2 Took About 7 A oom ar MOTION CLIP Control Motion Clip Viewing Area Speed amp Distance Still Image Measurement Display Area Display Area Speed amp Distance Measurement Results Figure 80 Section 9 TruCAM Image Viewer 53 Using the Menu Bar The Menu Bar includes seven pull down menus The table below lists the menus and the options available on each menu File Open Clip Allows you to select the jmf file that you want to view First you will be prompted to select a folder laser serial number and then a second folder ba
8. Confirm or Select Display Playback System Setup Mode Screen Delta Distance HUD Speed Mode Cancel Test Intensity Level Previous Video Only Zoom Save Folder Mode Playback Mode Rear Plate Auto Mode Display Next Mode 3 Options on the Capture Session Toolbar Load Still Image Shutter Speed Display Next Image Night Time Mode Distance between Cars Automatic Gain Control Adjust White Balance Display List of Folders Reload Motion Clip Next Folder Zoom In Play B Motion Clip Laser Measure Stop DBC Roadside Motion Clip Offset Advance 1 Frame Manually Enter DBC Roadside Offset Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 72 Glossary AGC aperture beam divergence Delta Distance Test Depth of Field F stop Fixed Distance Test focal length HUD Integrity Test iris laser lidar microcontroller Receive Lens reticle Self Test shutter speed Transmit Lens Weather Mode white balance Zero Velocity Test Automatic Gain Control Optimizes picture quality at all times during the day It increases the video Signal at low light levels to make the picture brighter A unit of measurement that defines the size of the opening in the lens that can be adjusted to control the amount of light that reaches the digital sensor The size of the aperture is measured in F stop T
9. SD Card 2 Slide the small plastic toggle out of the lock position Sandisk 9 512 a Figure 93 This message is displayed when you pull the TRIGGER to start image capture and your TruCAM does not recognize the SD Card as being registered Contact you authorized LTI Dealer for assistance Verify that the TruCAM is powered ON and that both ends of the cable are connected properly Using the USB connection files on the SD Card are Read Only In order to remove files from the SD Card use the SD Card Reader that shipped with your TruCAM For a 4 GB SD Card the average is approximately 2 000 files stored If you find a 4 GB SD Card stores less than that you may want to change the Video Mode setting to 1920 240 page 19 and also decrease the Frame Rate and Track Storage page 26 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 64 Problem In Playback Mode when listing folders of motion clips still images not all folders are listed In Playback Mode when displaying folder contents two files have the same file name did not use the TruCAM Image Viewer program to transfer the jmf files to the Office PC and now want to use the Viewer program to open the jmf files Remedy The TruCAM interface displays the most recent 28 folders If the SD Card contains more than 28 folders you will need to transfer files to your Office PC using the 1 SD Card reader that shipped with your TruCAM or 2 U
10. Speed The speed measurement Legal values are 000 to 322 Km h 000 to 200 MPH If the target was departing when the measurement was taken the number will be preceded by a minus sign Range The range measurement Legal Values Metric 000 0 to 1200 0 unsigned mperial 000 0 to 4000 0 unsigned Sunits Speed units K km h M MPH Runits Range units M meters F feet date YYYY MM DD time hh mm ss 24 hour system csum 8 bit checksum lt CR gt Carriage return lt LF gt An optional line feed character Example Speed Range Message SP 18 9 4 K M 2008 09 16 11 39 06 AA1D Error Messages If an error occurs the speed and range values are replaced by an error code in the form Er xx date time csum where xx is the error code For more information about Error Codes see page 68 Example Error Message ER 01 2009 03 26 07 34 17 979 4738 Section 11 Serial Data Interface 67 External Device Commands The TruCAM may send messages that are designed to look for external devices such as the roadside printer etc All external device commands start with lt lt or gt gt Examples e gt gt gt ID o lt lt AUTO gt You can ignore these messages To remove these messages contact your Authorized LTI Dealer or LTI See inside front cover for LTI contact information Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 68 Section 12 Additional Information Error Conditions Although it is rar
11. Time HH MM MM 4 MM 1 Use the stylus to double tap the current date and time As Figure 26 A shows a message box will be displayed prompting you to enter the required user password Figure 26 2 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the user password O e The default user password admin e To change the user password see page 27 e f you cannot remember current user password contact LTI for assistance See inside front cover for LTI contact information A message window will be displayed that includes the current setting As an example Figure 26 B shows the information for Denver CO USA 07 00 Denver is 07 00 offset from UTC 03 2 MM W For 2009 daylight savings time starts the 2nd Sunday in March 3rd month 11 1 MM W For 2009 daylight savings time ends the first Sunday in November 11th month O e f your location does not use daylight savings time just enter the offset from UTC See Figure 26 C e Inthe Southern Hemisphere the beginning month will be larger than the ending month 8 2 4 2 for example This example represents the 2nd week in August and the 2nd week in April 3 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the information for your location When done tap or press the O soft key If there are no errors you will hear a good tone and the System Setup Screen will be displayed The change is not immediately displayed The Date amp Time is only updated when the
12. TruCAM Capture Modes 37 Auto Mode Speed Measurements eens Ase Ea Sil Um When this mode is active the icon is displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen as Figure 52 shows 1 Ensure that the TruCAM is powered ON and that the Capture Mode is active 2 ra k to display the other options on the Caption Session Toolbar To start Auto Mode tap El or press the O soft key You will want to target vehicles at approximately the distance set as the Camera Lens Focus distance on the System Options Screen O The laser will start firing immediately but NO images will be stored until you tap 5 Figure 52 press the soft key or 5 minutes has elapsed This allows time to properly setup the instrument position the crosshair and view image capture onscreen without storing data During the setup process all passing vehicles are captured but not stored no matter how their speed compares to the Capture Limit fs 3 To exit Auto Mode tap or press the soft key Rear Plate Mode Rear Plate Mode can be used when targeting an approaching motorcycle or other vehicle that does LAER 7 Oa not have a front license plate The process of measuring the speed and distance is the same as in the Speed Mode The difference is that in this mode after the speed measurement has been taken continue to hold the TRIGGER and track the vehicle as it passes Keep the camera on the target until it is on the rear license plate and then rele
13. e The toolbar buttons are not active during the check e Do not press the Power button during the check e The TruCAM will power OFF when the check is complete e f the SD Card is damaged any recovered files will be located in the SD Card s root directory with an rec file extension POU RAG With a logically damaged SD Card some data or entire data may be lost e LICENSE MANAGER The license manager is used to install additional software features on your TruCAM For example if you purchase DBC some time after receipt of your TruCAM to activate the DBC feature you would enter a unique License Code into the License Manager 1 To activate the License Manager double tap Enter the code es p Or Ca am The unique License Code will be provided by LTI or your Authorized i vs LTI Dealer As Figure 29 shows the License Manager message box will be displayed ion to prompt you to enter the unique code required for the feature that you LICENSE MANAGER want to activate Enter the code m The license code is unique to each software feature and to each individual TruCAM m 18 characters a combination of upper and lower case alpha numeric Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the alpha numeric characters Verify that you entered the correct code AIID 8 p t a Tok Figure 29 Tap or press the C soft key to accept the code NH A message box will be displayed to indicate that you entered t
14. version number TruCAM 24 TruCAM Image Viewer 54 TruCore 24 video mode 19 Video Only Mode 37 video size 76 View Details 53 views of the TruCAM 7 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM Users Manual 2nd Edition 80 Notes
15. 45 and remember to tap Or press to save the test results before exiting the screen The default values associated with the various Power OFF intervals are designed for battery life The Power OFF intervals can be extended or shortened on the Device Parameters Screen page 25 Set the GPS interval to 0 to prevent the GPS from powering OFF page 26 Note the continual on time will shorten battery life Contact your Authorized LTI Dealer or LTI for assistance See inside front cover for LTI contact information Update on the System Setup Screen page 19 If you require video clips select the Unmanned Auto Mode Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 62 Problem Difficult to see the LCD Touch Screen The TruCAM is powered ON but do not know how to start the Speed Mode The in scope aiming reticle is not visible Measurement Error Unstable Targeting Erroneous speed measurements not repeatable Limited range Images are fuzzy Difficulty acquiring target while aiming through rain or snow Remedy Tap Em to adjust the intensity of the LCD Backlight Attach the Sun Shade Change your location in relation to the sun Pull the TRIGGER L 2 3 Pull the TRIGGER to activate the aiming reticle ood Tap to increase the intensity of the aiming reticle Adjust the polarizing filter Attach the Shoulder Stock page 32 or mount the TruCAM on a tripod Do you have a clear lin
16. Entering the Roadside Offset es ADT Use the stylus or the soft keys to select the Roadside Offset Figure 58 shows the message box that will be displayed ccs TE m Jall CO Sail a0 Laser Tech Laser Tech S Tucson way S Tucson way e Using the Laser to Measure the Roadside Offset Distance 1 Select the Laser Measure option Use the stylus to tap the 1 field in the message box 1926 2468 j 15 Laser Measure 2 Key In i 898 488 878 Enabled 670 Enabled tap the El button or press the C soft key The 2089 83 18 14 06 94 screen should similar to Figure 59 left 2 Aim to the center of the lane of travel and press the aa Wa trigger The measured distance will be displayed at the ES bottom of the screen as Figure 59 right shows Figure 58 2889 83 18 13 39 63 English 5 8 English Se 2000 Lave R poA 3 Tap the or press the E sort key to save this o value or repeat step 2 if you want to change the measured value e Manually Entering the Roadside Offset Distance 1 Select the Key In option Use the stylus to tap the 2 field in the message box tap the 2 button or press the O soft key Figure 60 shows the message box that will be displayed 2 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the Figure desired Roadside Offset Range 1 to 100 meters 3 to 300 feet A Call aD default 5 0 meters 16 4 feet Laser Tech 3 Tap or press the E so
17. LICENSED FUNCTIONS Licensed programs that are active in your TruCAM Default SPEED includes Speed Mode Rear Plate Mode Video Only Mode Weather Mode Night Mode requires additional hardware Available Options DBC and Dual Speed Truck e INSTALLED DEVICES Displays the devices that are installed in your TruCAM RTC Real Time Clock GPS Global Position System Receiver e LAST ALIGNMENT CHECK Displays the date and time of the last Scope Alignment Test page 45 Minimum of 5 test tones TRIGGER activations e Icons at top of the LCD Touch Screen See page 69 for information about the icons that appear at the top of the LCD Touch Screen e Tool Bar Buttons at the Bottom of the LCD Touch Screen The O and soft keys are not active Toolbar A ternative Button Soft Key 2 Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 17 ro Tap to return to the System Options Screen page 22 hz Section 3 TruCAM System and Information Screens Device Parameters Screen 25 Changes are not saved until you tap or press the soft key However unsaved changes are valid until the TruCAM is powered OFF ER A 7 sws A O arn Pui am km h meter Manned 78 Display Change Proceed Classic Proceed Change Enter the code eset o AMS C System Options Screen Device Parameters Screen Figure 31 On the System Options Screen double tap Change that appears just below DEVICE PA
18. List When you select Predefined Lists gt Manage Locations you should see a window that looks similar to Figure 90 E Location Manager File Transfers View Locations on SB Card The Menu Bar on the Location Manager window includes 3 menus The table below lists the menus and the options available on each menu Figure 90 Menu Available Jolla Options Function File Etna a new Locations list You will be prompted to enter the ID and Operator Name for each entry Type the desired information and use the Tab key to move to the next field When done review the accuracy of the entries and make any necessary corrections Save the list see below Open Opens a Locations list that exists on the Office PC You will be prompted to select the file that you want to open and then select the Open button You may add new entries or edit existing entries When done review the accuracy of the entries and make any necessary corrections Save the list see below Save Prompts you to name the file that you want to save New file Type the file name and then select the Save button Existing file Select the file and then select the Save button Assigned file type pbe File Location TruCAM Viewen predef addressesl Exit Closes the Locations Manager window Transfers To SD Card SD Card must be in the SD Card Reader and the SD Card Reader must be inserted in one of the Office PC s USB ports e The Select File Names window will p
19. Tucson way Ca ptu re date gt J mf that you W ish to view TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 08 02 80 0 km h 83 6 m S Tucson way E TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 08 21 63 0 km h 74 8 m S Tucson way oF Select the View button to d isplay the selected TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 08 47 68 0 kmph 99 2 m S Tucson way imf fil TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 08 51 74 0 km h 58 5 m S Tucson way v J m Ie 34 Clips Close view Select the Close button to close the window without viewing a jmf file Figure 85 O To open one particular jmf file Select the File Menu and then the Open Clip option Select the folder that corresponds to the TruCAM serial number Select the folder that corresponds with the date that you want to view Select the file that you want to view Click the Open button or double click in step 4 So If your files are not stored in the default location select the File Menu gt Open Clip option and then manually navigate to locate the jmf file that you want to open Laser Technology Inc TruCAM Users Manual 2nd Edition 56 Figure 86 shows an example of a jmf file displayed in TruCAM Image Viewer Motion Clip Measurement Type File Name Speed DBC Video Tag to Motion Clip still Image Zoom Level amp Buttons Print Counter Size In Out and Restore Detail Final Frame of Summary the Motion Clip A Ele Grosshar Predefined ists Printing Languadif SD Tools Abo Scroll to Previous a MOTION CLIP e rP Vieweng Cip
20. a ues ici a Bee dae GOSS Gah oe oe ea a ee ee oe Oe Ud tee E A 38 Taking the DBC Measurement sas adc 00 6454 dia DORR eRe eo oh Le Pew ee aH CS 39 DBC Measurement Requirements acsc4 ce 0uadkiceW ee i we POA ROE ede EOS Ede EOE RAD ED RO 40 Da Speed Truco Mode escroto oh ete eed bok ees ae eae bee FE ee ee ee 41 WEMICIG CIaSSINCOTION s s eiei ye ptr oe Gace eda woe Oe ae ee Pe We ee a eo 42 Dual Speed Measurements ciccctene cr badtawanirat har dead edtewn ea badGaad cae a ede ewe a dds 42 Section 6 Playback Mod si cscs aaa e ewe sie aa A ee ie ARA 43 Displaying the Folders Stored on the SD Card orando cards wa re BA OYE Ree a ow ee Ese YAR 43 Loading The Motion Cp Stll Image File 4s reservas eA ie oo ee ea oe ee da oe ee A 44 Exiting PlayDack MOOG sesosarrrra road oe eta ee ee ee ot o oo 44 Section 7 Instrument Tests amp Confidence Checks 00000 eens eee 45 SITES a sane kore eae a a ee a dad ia ee ee E 45 D TCO TSC UNO oe Oe Ga Ph II 45 SCOPES ANA Tes y 5 4 4 euch ok oo ao we a ee OG E a a eee 45 Camera NOMMENE TESE 45 4 5 tape dk ae ee Aa ae A ee A A ee ee eae eh aa 46 Instrument Confidence CHECKS ax ote pad ee es dd Oe paai Oe ee a Pe 46 Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test eee eens 47 Delta Distance TEST sx teu ho 6b eed ee ee Ee Ee ee RS 48 Section 8 Care and Maintenance 000c eee e eee ees 49 Operating Temperature 4 at ede ae AE OE Re ee SR ee ie Oe De eee eS 49 Moisture and Dust Protection cr
21. about printing see pages 53 54 Measured Speed 66 km h Firmware 2 4 4 100 200 1 17 ID 5436 Measured Distance 124 3 m Serial No TCOOO013 Speed Limit 50 km h Name MARKO Capture Speed 10 km h 5 Date 03 30 2009 Speed Limit 60 km h T Last Aligned 03 07 2008 09 39 22 16 23 27 Capture Speed 10 kmh T Time Location BRANIMIROVA Street Code n a Latitude 45 48 35 50 N Longitude 16 0 23 12 E Figure 87 Section 9 TruCAM Image Viewer 57 Playing a Motion Clip The Motion Clip Control buttons are available whenever the displayed jmf file includes motion frame data MOTION CLIP MOTION CLIP b nate sec A P ral Rae 24 00 A ra 03302009 16 23 25 829 03 30 2009 16 23 31 311 First Frame Last Frame Figure 88 S Select to display the Large Clip Viewer window a Select to play the motion clip i Select to stop the motion clip Ls Select to advance to the next frame of the motion clip Select to return to the first frame of the motion clip Managing Predefined Lists The Predefined Lists option allows you to create and manage the Operator Names and Locations Lists that are used on the TruCAM System Setup Screen page 19 Predefined lists do require setup maintenance time but offer time savings during the roadside setup process e Ifa predefined list is not used the operator uses the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the required alpha numer
22. displayed on the LCD Touch Screen Then the Self Test Results Screen will be displayed briefly before the System Setup Screen is displayed 2 Locate a target with defined edges that is approximately 70 meters 229 feet away A street sign Is ideal The specific distance is not critical but the camera s optimum targeting distance is 70 meters 229 feet Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 8 Focusing the Camera CAER NIT 1 Pull and release the TRIGGER to start the live video function Briefly the screen should look similar to Figure 2 Then the live video will appear in the upper half of the screen 2 Open the Camera Cover to allow access to the Focus Adjustment Ring and the Iris Adjustment Ring 3 Aim the TruCAM to the target selected in step 1 and adjust the iris for the best amount of light entering the camera 4 ra MEM or press the Bed soft key to display the other options on the Caption Session Toolbar 5 Tap or press the soft key to increase the screen magnification This will make Figure 2 it easier to set the focus Repeat this step as needed to return the screen image to normal display before taking a speed measurement 6 If necessary tap Or press the C soft key to adjust the shutter speed Taking a Sample Speed Measurement PWNE 5 Motion Cli If Speed Mode is not active tap or press the C soft key Use the sighting scope and aiming reticle to aim the TruCAM to the selected target To f
23. e To optimize the measurement geometry for the best possible results the DBC measurement sequence should be to the lead vehicle first and then to the trailing vehicle Roadside Offset eee AO Sul aD The Roadside Offset is equal to the distance from the location where you are taking the LaserTech DBC measurement to the mid point or center of the road where the vehicle is travelling The offset is used to eliminate any bias in the DBC calculation due to the cosine effect page 28 As Figure 57 shows when DBC is enabled the System Setup Screen includes a Road Offset value located in the bottom right corner S Tucson way 1926 2468 2 2 4 488 476 Enabled O e When entering the Roadside Offset keep in mind that the minimum capture distance is a 2 5 to 1 ratio o Example If your Roadside Offset is 10 meters the minimum capture distance to she ia either target vehicle would be 10 meters x 2 5 25 meters a e You may either use the TruCAM to measure the Roadside Offset Distance or manually Fi l gure 57 enter the Roadside Offset Distance e The default value is 5 0 meters 16 4 feet e Manual entry valid range limit between 1 0 and 100 0 meters 3 and 300 feet e Laser entry range limits are ignored 2889 83 18 14 66 64 e Changes to the System Setup Screen are not saved until you tap or press the soft key However unsaved changes are valid until the TruCAM is powered OFF Section 5 TruCAM Capture Modes 39
24. entries or edit existing entries When done review the accuracy of the entries and make any necessary corrections Save the list see below Prompts you to name the file that you want to save New file Type the file name and then select the Save button Existing file Select the file and then select the Save button Assigned file type pbe File Location TruCAM Viewer predef_names Exit Closes the Operator Names Manager window Transfers To SD Card SD Card must be in the SD Card Reader and the SD Card Reader must be inserted in one of the Office PC s USB ports e The Select File Names window will prompt you to select the Operator Names list that you want to transfer to the SD Card e When the transfer process is complete a message box will be displayed Click the OK button to clear this message From SD Card SD Card must be in the SD Card Reader and the SD Card Reader must be inserted in one of the Office PC s USB ports e The Select File Names window will prompt you to select the Operator Names list that you want to transfer to the Office PC e When the transfer process is complete a message box will be displayed Click the OK button to clear this message View Operator SD Card must be in the SD Card Reader and the SD Card Reader Names on SD must be inserted in one of the Office PC s USB ports Card Displays the Operator Names list that is currently active on the SD Card Section 9 TruCAM Image Viewer 59 Locations
25. is especially true when you are trying to capture speeds at close range The TruCAM includes a built in Weather Filter that when it is active it is applied when the laser is fired When the Weather Mode Is active the factory defined gate setting increases the instrument s minimum range from 15 meters to 61 meters 50 feet to 200 feet Increasing the minimum range ensures that the laser only acquires targets beyond the range where weather affects the laser s ability to capture a speed reading When this filter is active eres ASAE ey Me Oi oD e The Ae icon is displayed at the top of the Touch Screen as Figure 50 shows e Targets must be a distance greater than 61 meters 200 feet e The instrument s maximum range is not changed e Other than the above items the TruCAM operates the same as when the Weather Mode is not active To activate the Weather Mode 1 Ensure that the TruCAM is powered ON and that the Capture Mode is active gt Figure 50 Za rap O to display the other options on the Caption Session Toolbar 3 Tap KA or press the soft key to activate the Weather Filter 4 Proceed with making a normal speed measurement as described on the previous page Auto Mode O Your TruCAM may not include Auto Mode It is a factory defined option that is set when the instrument is shipped The process of measuring the speed and distance Is the same as in the Speed Mode The difference is that in this mode a range gat
26. may cause error messages Targeting a vehicle that is too close Targeting multiple lanes of traffic Targeting downhill or multiple vehicles are moving in the camera field of view Dual Speed Measurements 1 Enable TRUCK SPEED on the System Options Screen 2 Enter the two Speed Limits and two Capture Limits on the System Setup Screen 3 Pull the trigger to start the Capture Mode To start Auto Mode tap El or press the O soft key When this mode is E active the icon is displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen You will want to target vehicles at approximately the distance set as the Camera Lens Focus distance on the System Options Screen O The laser will start firing immediately but NO images will be stored until you tap press the soft key or 5 minutes has elapsed Figure 66 This allows time to properly setup the instrument position the crosshair and view image capture onscreen without storing data During the setup process all passing vehicles are captured no matter how their speed compares to the Capture Limit x To exit Auto Mode Dual Speed Mode tap or press the soft key 4 Target the TruCAM as you normally would in Auto Mode Figure 66 shows an example where the vehicle was classified as a Truck which is represented by the T which appears to the left of the date Section 6 Playback Mode 43 Section 6 Playback Mode To view previously captured motion clips
27. not active Video Only Mode e Displayed Video Only Mode is active e Not Displayed Video Only Mode is not active Rear Plate Mode e Displayed Rear Plate Mode is active e Not Displayed Rear Plate Mode is not active Auto Mode e Displayed Auto Mode is active e Not Displayed Auto Mode is not active Weather Filter e Displayed Weather Filter is active e Not Displayed Weather Filter is not active LCD Backlight Level e 0 dimmest e 1 e 2 e 3 default e 4 brightest Approximate Battery Voltage Level 4Asegments lit 75 100 estimated battery life e 3 segments lit 50 75 estimated battery life e 2segments lit 25 50 estimated battery life e 1 segment lit 5 25 estimated battery life e 0 segments lit and red X 5 or less estimated battery life You need to replace or recharge the battery pack as soon as possible Section 12 Additional Information 71 TruCAM Tool Bar Buttons The toolbar is located at the bottom of the LCD Touch Screen The table below includes the various buttons that appear on the toolbar The color at the top of each column corresponds to the soft key located on the TruCAM s rear plate that may be used as an alternate to tapping the toolbar button O Some of the buttons are related to optional features Buttons related optional features may not display on your TruCAM LCD Backlight Level Confirm or Select Confirm or Select
28. reconnected anytime during the countdown process Figure 16 Section 2 TruCAM Components 15 Real Time Clock The TruCAM s internal system clock is a Real Time Clock RTC and its accuracy is 20 parts per million ppm over the full operating temperature of 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F 10 minutes per year GPS Receiver The Global Positioning System GPS is based on 24 satellites orbiting 20 000 km above the Earth in 12 hour circular orbits In order to make sure that they can be detected from A Y anywhere on the Earth s surface the satellites are divided into six groups of four Each i group is assigned a different path to follow This creates six orbital planes which A completely surround the Earth These satellites send radio signals to Earth that contain information about the satellite Using GPS ground based receivers these signals can be detected and used to determine the receivers positions latitude longitude and height x i In the TruCAM GPS is used to automatically set and synchronize the system time You LA need only set the local time zone and day light savings information page 20 The TruCAM a is capable of receiving Satellite Based Augmentation System SBAS differential corrections Figure 17 in both Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS and European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service EGNOS Although the GPS data is transmitted continuously the following items need to be
29. the TruCAM 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 TruCAM is powered ON You may need to pull the TRIGGER to see the reticle At power ON a number of internal checks are performed During those tests all display segments are lit and a series of tones are emitted When all of the tests have successfully completed the Self Test Results Screen is displayed briefly before the instrument Is ready for use If any test fails a system error message Is displayed and the instrument will not operate page 18 The length of time that the shutter remains open as the image is captured and Is very critical for image quality Choose lower values as much as possible The shutter speed and aperture together control the total amount of light reaching the sensor Shutter speeds are expressed in fractions of a second Located on the front panel of the TruCAM it is the top lens and transmits the infrared laser signals Alternate 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 meters Compensates for lighting conditions and allows the camera to see white under a given lighting condition See Fixed Distance Test Sectio
30. to tap the area indicated on the screen to Proceed and Align the screen A A shows the first Calibration Screen it will prompt you to tap the screen Tap the target black box located in the upper left corner of the screen B shows the second Calibration Screen Tap the target black box in the lower right corner of the screen C shows the third Calibration Screen 5 Tap the target black box in center of the screen Ifthe process is successful the data will automatically be saved and the System Setup Screen will be displayed Ifthe process is not successful a message will be displayed prompting you to Please try again as shown in D Start with Step 3 above ee Figure 77 Restoring Factory Default Settings 1 Use the stylus to double tap Reset shows the message box that will be displayed Password Required O TECHNOLOGY 2 Use the stylus to enter the user password il ta Pla ds eee As shows the TruCAM Splash Screen will be displayed while parameters are reset Once all parameters are Figure 478 reset the TruCAM will power OFF T a ES na Oo Tap or press the soft key to cancel without resetting the parameters The Device Parameters screen will be displayed powered by Linux Figure 79 Section 8 Care and Maintenance gl BN IE E IE MU AE SUI 19 7 19 19 5 5 2 l 7 Power OFF Timer 600 seconds 5 1 2 2 2 Roadside Offset 5 0 meters 16 4 feet Roadside Of
31. to the Browse Clip Files O ffi C e P C S e e a b 0 ve TC SerialNo SPD Date Time Measured Speed Speed Limit Speed Units Measured Distance Distance Units Location TC SerialNo DBC Date Time Speedi Speed2 Speed Units Distance1 Distance2 Distance Units Location s gt 2 Select the File Menu the Refresh Cli Ps E3 Movie Clips TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 08 43 40 100 25 km h 204 1 m 5 Tucson way a Tcooooo7 TCODOO18 DBC 03 18 2009 08 43 46 100 99 km h 98 0 204 1 m S Tucson way Summary option An hourglass may be 2 vara TCUODO1B DEC 03 18 200308 44 20 100 100 0n h 204 1138 7 mS Tucson way f f gt Ey Tcoooore _ 7C000018 08C 03 18 2009 09 06 01 99 100 km h 204 2 164 9 m 5 Tucson way d ISp ayed durin g this process ar TC000018 DBC 03 18 2009 09 11 57 100 99 km h 204 1 174 1 m S Tucson way Sra TC000018 DBC 03 18 2009 09 14 40 62 62 MPH 670 548 ft S Tucson way i EEJ 1co00018 D8c 03 18 2009 10 03 29 62 62 MPH 666 59D ft S Tucson way 3 Select the File Menu gt Browse Cli ps O pti on 0401 7C000018 DBC 03 18 2009 10 04 03 99 99 km h 204 2 184 5 m S Tucson way f f f G 04 TC000018 D8C 03 18 2009 10 04 39 100 99 km h 204 2 176 0 m S Tucson way The Browse Cli p Files window will be dis p ayed E TC000018 DBC 03 18 2009 10 29 39 100 99 km h 204 2 178 7 m S Tucson way ee l TC000018 D8C 03 18 2009 10 30 08 100 99 km h 204 2 189 6 m S Tucson way g TC000018 DBC 03 18 2009 10 30 17 100 99 km h 204 2 1
32. tracks stored will result in larger jmf files approximately 1 3 of the Frame Rate same as the Frame Rate approximately 1 6 of the Frame Rate O The equations below can be used to estimate Tracking Time and Tracking Distance Tracking Time seconds typical frames 2 Frame Rate Track Storage Tracking Distance Vehicle Speed Tracking Time Example Coarse Motion Clip Frame Rate 24 frames second Vehicle Speed 30 km h 8 m sec Tracking Time 250 frames 2 24 frames second 8 frames 25 seconds Tracking Distance 8 meters second 25 seconds 200 meters ALIGN SCREEN See page 50 Section 3 TruCAM System and Information Screens 27 PASSWORD Follow the steps below to change the user password 1 Use the stylus to double tap Change to change the user password Figure 37 shows the message box that will be displayed 2 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the current user password 3 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the new password Minimum 5 characters and maximum 23 characters Figure 38 shows the message box that will be displayed 4 Use the stylus and on screen keypad to re enter the new user password Figure 39 f new user password passes verification the Device Parameters screen will be displayed Ifthe new user password fails verification an error message displays Tap OK The Device Parameters Screen will be displayed Repeat the above steps
33. using the instrument again soon remove the Battery Pack before storing it Caring for the Scope Do not attempt to lubricate the scope It is sealed from within using o rings and special compounds All seals are permanent and require no maintenance Use a lens brush to remove surface dust and loose particles To clean a lens moisten it with lens cleaning solution and wipe it with a clean cloth or lens tissue Laser Technology Inc TruCAM Users Manual 2nd Edition 50 Caring for the LCD Touch Screen To prevent damage to the LCD Touch Screen never use any device other than the stylus that comes with the TruCAM to tap on the LCD Touch Screen If your stylus is lost or broken please contact LTI to order replacement stylus See the inside front cover for LTI contact information Realigning the LCD Touch Screen If the TruCAM does not properly respond to your taps the LCD Touch Screen may need to be realigned The Align Screen option is available on the Device Parameters Screen page 25 O While the Calibration Screens are displayed the Toolbar buttons are not active 6 Do not tap Em or The soft keys located on the rear panel are active while the Calibration Screens are displayed Press the EJ button to adjust the LCD Brightness Level e Press the button to cancel the realignment process and return to the System Setup Screen without realigning the Touch Screen 1 Display the Device Parameters Screen 2 Use the stylus
34. 23 of 34 STILL IMAGE 1920 x 1440 or Next Motion Clip eo EN oomo oe osamo fene 17078 tae 5 Toon ID GH Speedi Ohm Distance 426 m Motion Clip Display Frame Data gt Motion Clip Buttons Start Stop Last and First Frame Frame that Represents the Speed amp Distance Measurement Measurement Results Speed amp Distance Figure 486 O e To scroll to the next jmf file select the at the top of the MOTION CLIP display area e To scroll to the previous jmf file select the above the MOTION CLIP display area As you scroll through the jmf files the images Detail Summary Motion Clip Counter Still Image Size Frame Data and Measurement Results will update The crosshair indicator displays at the time and location on the target when the laser measurement was taken During DBC playback the crosshair indicator displays twice noting the measurement time and target location for each individual laser measurement during the DBC process e To view the more detail information related to the jmf file select File gt View Details Figure 87 shows an example You may see additional data depending upon the features of your TruCAM capture mode etc e To tag this image to print later use the mouse to click on the box that appears to the left of the Print the Tag to Print option shown in Figure 86 When ready to print all tagged images select the Printing menu gt Print Tagged option For information
35. 8088 10000 o oes 9050 8087 8087 9000 O As a general rule METERS Do not exceed 1 meter off the road for every 10 meters shooting down range to the targets If target vehicles will be 150 meters down the road set up no more than 15 meters off the road e FEET Do not exceed 10 feet off the road for every 100 feet shooting down range to the targets If target vehicles will be 500 feet down the road set up no more than 50 feet off the road Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 30 Adjusting Camera Settings The Camera s default settings are set for optimum results in a typical situation You may need to adjust some settings based upon your preference or current location Depth of Field The depth of field DOF is a unit of measurement that represents the range of distances within an image where the focus is acceptably sharp This is the distance in front of and beyond the subject that appears to be in focus The DOF is determined by the subject distance the lens focal length and the lens F stop On the TruCAM you cannot change the distance and the lens focal length so only the F stop is variable The TruCAM is able to adjust gain in accordance of the aperture During a capture session a larger f number is better GE ne Ei Ann The two images to the right have the same focus but the f number of Figure 42 A is 5 6 and Figure 42 B is 16 In Figure 42 B the DOF is from the mosquito
36. 88 2 m Tucson way F igure 85 Initial ly the left d isplay window TC000018 DBC 03 18 2009 10 35 58 100 100 km h 187 4 202 5 m S Tucson way 3 A TC000018 DEC 03 18 2009 10 36 29 100 99 kmh 204 2 188 1 m S Tucson way includes a folder icon titled E Tcoo0019 TC000018 D8C 03 18 2009 10 39 01 100 100 kmfh 204 2 186 2 m S Tucson way Movie Clips d th aht displ ind f Ey Tcoooo40 7C000018 SPD 03 18 2009 13 40 07 0 0 km h 3 0 m S Tucson way TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 13 40 09 0 0 km h 4 6 m S Tucson way ovie Ips an e rig ISpiay WINGOW IS TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 13 40 25 0 0 km h 3 1 m S Tucson way blank TCO00018 SPD 03 18 2009 13 40 29 0 0 km h 4 8 m S Tucson way a n TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 01 24 62 0 km h 98 0 m S Tucson way f coe TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 03 48 66 0 km h 36 8 m S Tucson way 4 Use the mouse to click on the sym bol to the TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 03 53 76 0 km h 186 5 m S Tucson way TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 04 30 65 0 km h 85 4 m S Tucson way f TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 05 22 65 0 km h 98 2 m S Tucson way right of the folder icon You will be prompted to U r E E E nS Tucan we i TC000018 DBC 03 18 2009 17 05 42 60 63 km h 50 4 47 5 m S Tucson way select the TruCAM serial number gt ima ge TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 07 21 62 0 kmh 83 8 m S Tucson way ki l l TCO00018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 07 48 70 0 km h 62 0 m 5 Tucson way TC000018 SPD 03 18 2009 17 07 55 60 0 km h 106 6 m S
37. A Bleed Ghd a 69 Icons that Appear at the Top of the TruCAM LCD Touch Screen 0 eee 69 TUCAM OOM Bar BULONG uo ye oe eb oe Gre Se os ee a Ee as Ee Se Se Ge ee a 71 GIOSSALR cosacos nora eee ee bee be eke ene ee eee eee se e a a pi pete eee 72 e aire ate a 6a w wate SS 73 Section 13 Specifications iria Roe eee ee A AAA 74 A aeua bee oo bw eee EN eee eee Eero Pea eee ee ee eee ee aes 74 PAY Ca ON CUON ns carpa pens coe Pee edad ies Rae oa ee ee A IS HANE carro eave ee eae A E eae eee EE eek ee aa 75 POWER ca 4548 ow ceo org Ee ae ete oe a Bt eG a 76 o Feo eae oe Oe a Se a a ee ee eee oe eee eae ee ne 76 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM Users Manual 2nd Edition 4 Notes Section 1 Introduction to the TruCAM 5 Section 1 Introduction to the TruCAM Congratulations on the purchase of your TruCAM from Laser Technology Inc LTI The TruCAM is an all in one digital video camera laser speed and ranging device The TruCAM not only measures speed it can calculate the traveling time and distance between two following vehicles and produces full action video and still image evidence for both speeding and tailgating violations e Standard Capture Modes Speed Mode Auto Mode Manned or Unmanned Rear Plate Mode and Video Only Mode Motion clip and still image capture Linux operating system with custom device drivers High Speed USB 2 0 connection Built in 20 channel Global Positioning System GPS receiver with Satell
38. BC screen Figure 62 e Restoring the default configuration resets the Roadside Offset to the default value DBC Measurement Requirements e Time Limit between Measurements 3 seconds e Minimum distance between vehicles 4 meters 13 12 feet e Minimum Vehicle Speed 5 km h 3 mph e Maximum Speed Difference between Target Vehicles 8 km h 5 mph e Minimum Capture Distance 2 5 times the Road Offset Distance O e The Minimum Capture Distance is the minimum distance that the TruCAM will accept a DBC measurement e The Minimum Capture Distance is 2 5 times Roadside Offset distance entered by the user e Ifa vehicle measurement is taken and the distance to the vehicle is less than the Minimum Capture Distance an error message is displayed and the measurement is aborted e Measurements are always made front to front of each vehicle or rear to rear A front to rear or rear to front measurement will result in an error message displayed and no DBC value will be calculated displayed Section 5 TruCAM Capture Modes 41 Dual Speed Truck Mode O Your TruCAM may not include Dual Speed Mode It is an optional feature that requires a unique License Code be entered in the License Manager on the System Options Screen page 20 If purchased at the same time as your TruCAM the license will be activated at the factory If purchased separate from your TruCAM the Dual Speed license may be purchased from either your Authorized LTI Dealer or LTI
39. ER Check the display As Figure 76 B shows the measured distance will be displayed If necessary you may repeat step 4 Tap or press the C soft key to display the next screen The screen will be prompting you to shoot to the second target as shown in Figure 76 C The Red Toolbar button and soft key will not be active until you complete the second measurement Aim to the near target and pull the TRIGGER Check the display As Figure 76 D shows the measured distance will be displayed If necessary you may repeat step 7 Tap or press the C soft key to display the results screen as shown in Figure 76 E Meters The screen displays the difference between the two distances 10 meters 30 cm Feet The screen displays the difference between the two distances 25 feet 6 inches The result appears as a positive number if the targets are shot in reverse order near target first and the far target second Figure 76 Section 8 Care and Maintenance 49 Section 8 Care and Maintenance Operating Temperature The TruCAM is rated for a temperature range of 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Do not operate the instrument in temperatures outside that range When in storage the TruCAM is rated for a temperature range of 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Do not store the instrument in temperatures outside that range Moisture and Dust Protection The TruCAM is sealed to provide protection from normally e
40. Ee stem HA a na Fall stem A a na epal Wc l OPERATOR HAE L OPERATOR HANE he al as 19287248 HHH HHH HHH Enab ler Enab leg Back Space Carriage Return zix c v b Ea 5 awit lay PEE 5 zal Space Bar a Z C Y MT 2 f E E te J a i a Keyboard Display Q Upper Case Lower Case D Extension 1 2 Extension 2 Figure 20 Tap Or press the O soft key to save the current data and close the data entry message box Figure 20 right shows Operator Name and the new data is Laser Tech e Tap E3 or press the soft key to jump to the beginning of the data entry field e Tap Em or press the C soft key to adjust the intensity of the LCD backlight See below x m e Tap or press the soft key to close the data entry message box without changing the current data Figure 20 left shows Operator Name and the field is blank LCD Backlight You can vary the intensity of the LCD Backlight to account for different lighting conditions The LCD Backlight has five intensity settings When the Em toolbar button is displayed tap it or press the O soft key to adjust the intensity of the backlight Tap repeatedly until the desired level is achieved 0 dimmest o 1 o 2 3 default 4 brightest TruCAM Image Viewer TruCAM Image Viewer is a software program that runs on a PC and allows you to view the motion clips and still images It is covered in Section 9 page 52 Laser Techn
41. GPS has a fix In most cases you will have to be outside and cycle the TruCAM OFF ON f there is an error an error message will be displayed and it may look similar to Figure 26 D Tap OK and try entering the information again x ro E i Oo Tap Or press the soft key to cancel without changing the date and time Section 3 TruCAM System and Information Screens 21 LANGUAGE English default Using the stylus tap the Video Mode field to display the next language e Languages are selected loaded via the TruCAM Viewer Program page 60 e For more information about language availability contact your authorized LTI Dealer e Icons at top of the LCD Touch Screen See page 69 for information about the icons that appear at the top of the LCD Touch Screen e Tool Bar Buttons at the Bottom of the LCD Touch Screen Toolbar A ternative Button Tap to enter the Test Mode The Scope Alignment Test page 45 will be the first screen displayed x This button is displayed only after you select an option Tap to scroll to O the next option that appears on the screen Vv Ej Tap to select the option that you want to change Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 17 Tap to enter Playback Mode page 43 The most recent image will be displayed Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 22 system Options Screen LASER ora A O km h Manned 78 Display Change Classic E
42. It is an optional feature that requires a unique License Code be entered in the License Manager on the System Options Screen page 20 If purchased at the same time as your TruCAM the DBC license will be activated at the factory If purchased separate from your TruCAM this license may be purchased from either your Authorized LTI Dealer or LTI DBC Is defined as the back to front bumper separation between two vehicles see Figure 55 In DBC Mode you aim the TruCAM at the first leading vehicle I fal take the measurement aim at the second trailing vehicle and take the 4 3 pa measurement The DBC results are displayed at the bottom of the LCD Touch Screen Since it is not possible to directly measure the back to front separation a Be back to back or front to front measurement is made and used to calculate the haa displayed DBC value This approach biases the DBC value in favor of the trailing Figure 55 vehicle by the length of the leading or trailing vehicle selecting a Location 1 Select a location that is safely off the side of the road 2 Make sure you have a clear line of sight 3 Make sure that you have enough distance to visually track the vehicles before measuring the DBC with the TruCAM Approaching Departing Figure 56 O e As shown in Figure 56 your measuring position may be in front of the lead vehicle for approaching traffic or to the rear of the trailing vehicle for departing traffic
43. Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual All in one Digital Video Camera Laser Speed and Ranging Device Second Edition AR oG TECHNOLOGY Measurably Superior LTI TruCAM User s Manual lst Edition Part Number 0144823 Copyright Notice Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Laser Technology Inc No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without the express written consent of Laser Technology Inc Copyright Laser Technology Inc 2009 All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America First Edition March 2009 Second Edition May 2009 Trademarks TruCAM and TruSpeed are trademarks of Laser Technology Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner This product is covered by pending patent applications and the following issued patents 5 359 404 5 521 696 5 617 199 5 715 045 How to Contact LTI Street Address 7070 South Tucson Way Centennial CO 80112 USA Phone 1 303 649 1000 1 800 790 7364 USA and Canada Fax 1 649 9710 Web Site www lasertech com Email service Olasertech com Table of Contents 1 LTI TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction to the TruCAM
44. Previously changed the user password and have forgotten what it is Date and or time Is incorrect During the Manned Auto Mode only still images are produced video clips are not produced 1 The battery charge is too low Leave the TruCAM plugged in for at least one hour to trickle charge the cells 2 After one hour disconnect and reconnect the charging cable 3 If enough charge is present the LED Charge Indicator should be orange page 10 Try 2 or 3 measurements it may be automatically cleared If it is not cleared a Power OFF the TruCAM b Remove and re insert the Battery Pack c Power on the TruCAM one more time to repeat the Self Test d Ifthe error repeats contact your Authorized LTI Dealer or LTI for assistance See inside front cover for LTI contact information 1 Remove and then re insert the battery pack Press the Power Button or pull the TRIGGER to power ON the TruCAM The LCD Touch Screen needs to re aligned 1 Access the Device Parameters Screen 2 Select or double tap the Align Screen Proceed option 3 Follow the prompts to re align the screen The change is not immediately displayed The Date Time is only updated when the GPS has a fix In most cases you will have to be outside and cycle the TruCAM OFF The Last Alignment Check is only updated after you have a completed a minimum of 5 test tones You may have completed less than 5 test tones Repeat the Scope Alignment Test page
45. RAMETERS Use the stylus to select the option that you want to change You can either double tap the field or tap the desired field and then tap or press the O soft key D Once you have selected an option you can tap or press the C soft key to scroll to the next option POWER OFF TIMER Instrument power OFF interval The instrument will automatically power OFF if there is no activity for the specified time interval Instrument activity includes any taps on the LCD Touch Screen button presses or serial communication Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the desired time interval Range 300 to 7 200 seconds default 600 seconds Entering a value that is invalid displays a range error message Figure 32 Tap OK and then enter a valid value The Power OFF timer is disabled when Auto Mode is active BACKLIGHT LCD Backlight power OFF interval The LCD backlight will automatically power OFF if there is no activity for the specified time interval Instrument activity includes any button presses or serial communication Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the desired time interval Range 30 to 7 200 seconds default 120 seconds Entering a value that is invalid displays a range error message Figure 33 Tap OK and then enter a valid value CAMERA POWER Camera power OFF interval This is the time in seconds that live video is displayed without any activity while in Speed Mode Use t
46. SB connection page 15 Then you can view the motion clips still images using the TruCAM Viewer program If the Battery Pack is accidentally removed or the SD Card is rejected while a film clip is being saved the Film Number may be not increased The folder will have two motion clips that have the same Film Number and the first file will be damaged In the TruCAM Image Viewer program select File gt Open Clip option Then manually navigate to the folder that contains the mf file that you want to view Section 11 Serial Data Interface 65 Section 11 Serial Data Interface The TruCAM serial interface uses RS 232 signal levels and data format Data Format TruCAM serial data format is similar to that of the Laser Technology 20 20 TruSpeed speed detection instruments All data values are available at the serial port after each speed measurement Format Parameters 115200 BPS 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Xon Xoff flow control Download Instructions The instructions below are provided for general information only Specific steps may vary depending upon your data collection program 1 Connect the TruCAM to the PC Pocket PC etc 2 Start the data collection program on the PC and adjust settings to match format parameters see above 3 Power ON the TruCAM and verify that the speed mode is active 4 Take the desired measurement Requests Firmware Version ID Request 1D lt CR gt lt LF gt
47. TruCAM is powered OFF This option is available during the Capture Mode Tap the Cu Or press the O soft key White Balance has four settings e Red Default 1024 and can be adjusted from 644 to 1344 To increase tap HERA and to decrease tap ES e Green Fixed at 1024 and can not be adjusted e Blue Default 1024 and can be adjusted from 644 to 1344 To increase tap MEM and to decrease tap ES e White Intensity Default 128 and can be adjusted from O dark to 255 light To increase tap F and to decrease tap ees Ase Figure 44 e AGC threshold can be adjusted from 100 to 159 100 darkest and 159 lightest Default 128 Attaching Removing the Shoulder Stock The Shoulder Stock helps stabilize the TruCAM and is designed for either left handed or right handed use Attaching the Shoulder Stock 1 Rotate the Shoulder Stock Release toward the front of the TruCAM 2 Align the pronged end of the Shoulder Stock with the Shoulder Stock Attachment Point as shown in Figure 45 3 Slide the Shoulder Stock straight into the two holes 4 Rotate the Shoulder Stock Release toward the rear of the TruCAM to secure the Shoulder Stock Removing the Shoulder Stock 1 Turn the Shoulder Stock Release toward the front of the TruCAM 2 Continue to hold the Shoulder Stock Release in this position 3 Pull the Shoulder Stock straight toward you es Enlarged to show step 1 Enlarged to show step 17 Figure 46
48. ainers or on induction cookware In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one s eye do not rub the eye Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care If left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye Views of the TruCAM Front Left Side Front Right Side Rear Right Side Rear Panel 22 21 Figure 1 Quick Start 2ps 12 Section 1 Introduction to the TruCAM ONDAN 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Ve 7 Sighting Scope Transmit Lens Camera Lens Receive Lens Handle Battery Compartment Battery Pack LED Charge Indicator Battery Release Shoulder Stock Release Stylus and Holder SD Card Slot USB Port Cover Camera Cover Focus Adjustment Ring Iris Adjustment Ring Trigger Shoulder Stock A P Rear Panel 18 LCD Touch Screen 19 Function Buttons Red Green Blue Yellow 20 Power Button 21 Speaker 22 Serial Port This section demonstrates the basic soeed measurement and still image motion clip capture and the playback process Preparation 1 If necessary charge the Battery Pack page 10 2 If necessary insert the Battery Pack into the Handle page 11 3 If necessary insert the SD Card into the SD Card Slot page 13 Speed Measurement and Still I mage Motion Clip Capture Selecting a Target 1 Press and release the Power button Initially the TruCAM Splash screen will be
49. al Speed Mode 41 dust protection 49 E error messages 68 serial data 66 troubleshooting 61 excess moisture 49 exterior dirt 49 eye safety 6 74 F factory default values 51 File menu TruCAM Image Viewer 53 film number 24 Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test 47 focal length 72 focus adjustment ring 12 focus distance optimum 74 format parameters serial data 65 frame rate 26 front panel 7 fs check 23 F stop 30 72 fuzzy images 62 Index 77 G GPS interval 26 on time 61 receiver 15 specifications 75 H HUD Integrity Test 72 icon battery voltage 12 icons list 69 location 16 input output 76 installed devices 24 INVALID SD CARD error message 63 iris 30 72 iris adjustment ring 12 J jam detect 16 IA keypad 17 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 78 L Language menu TruCAM Image Viewer 54 language selection System Setup Screen 21 TruCAM Image Viewer 60 laser 72 power 74 sensors 12 last alignment check 24 troubleshooting 61 LCD backlight 17 power OFF interval 25 LCD Touch Screen 16 caring for 50 difficult to see 62 realigning 50 LED charge indicator 7 61 license manager 23 licensed functions 24 lidar 72 light images 63 limited range 62 line of sight 28 Linux operating system information 24 locating jmf files on TruCAM 43 location 19 Auto Mode 36 DBC Mode 38 Speed Mode 28 M Manage Locations 53 Manage Operator Names 53 Manned Mode 22 Auto Mod
50. as much as possible The shutter soeed and aperture together control the total amount of light reaching the sensor Shutter speeds are expressed in fractions of a second Lower shutter speeds provide larger F stop number and in turn result in a larger DOF O Shutter speed may not be displayed during Playback Mode This option is available during the Capture Mode Tap or press the C soft key to change the shutter speed The current shutter speed is displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen See page 69 for information about the icons that appear at the top of the LCD Touch Screen The actual shutter speed is inversely related to the speed value displayed so to increase the shutter speed you would select a smaller setting Range 2K0 1 2000 second bright day to 200 1 200 second dark day 200 is suitable for dark environments 400 is suitable for lower speed zones 600 is suitable for faster speed zones Higher shutter speeds may be suitable for bright environments and test alignment Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 32 White Balance amp AGC Threshold Adjusting the White Balance compensates for lighting conditions and allows the camera to see the color white under a given lighting condition To attain proper white balance red and blue can be adjusted while green is fixed Changes are not saved until you tap Or press the soft key However unsaved changes are valid until the
51. ase the TRIGGER The still image is captured when you release the TRIGGER When this mode Is active the icon is displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen as e Figure 53 shows To start the Rear Plate Mode tap Or press the soft key O e Image quality may be poor if the target vehicle is not in the camera focus range when you release the TRIGGER e In this mode target vehicles will always be approaching therefore all measured speeds will be positive values Figure 53 Video Only Mode When this mode is active the TruCAM captures video images only ERT The o icon is displayed at the top of the Touch Screen and appears just above the toolbar buttons as Figure 54 shows To start the Video Only Mode tap Ei Or press the soft key Since speed measurements are not captured pressing the TRIGGER does not fire the laser 1 Power ON the TruCAM 2 Start the Video Only Mode 3 Use the aiming reticle to aim the instrument at the target and pull the TRIGGER 4 Continue to press the TRIGGER and keep the instrument sighted on the target Video will be captured as long as you hold the TRIGGER Figure 54 Maximum recording is up to 2 minutes or 8 MB whichever occurs first Since the jmf file includes the image data and file header information the actual file size may be larger than 8 MB Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 38 Distance between Cars DBC Your TruCAM may not include DBC
52. aved on each SD card depends upon the SD card size SHAAN the image size selected and the length of video captured for each file For a 4 GB SD card the average is approximately 2 000 files stored Figure 12 The SD Card Slot is located under the cover that is part of the rear rubber bumper and is on the same side as the Camera The Cover opens from the top down The SD Card must be installed before power ON Refer to Figure 12 when inserting the SD Card Do not insert the card upside down make sure that the label is up The SD card is asymmetrically shaped in order not to be inserted upside down For information about SD Card format requirements see page 62 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 14 The SD Card includes the TruCAM folder and two subfolders e film motion clips Contains many folders Folder names are 5 characters MM_DD still images Where MM is the month and DD is the date Example 05 04 May 4th Example motion clip still image file name 1228306087_ D1000_ 1203 _ 120807 jmf e config daily data System configuration data operator name operator ID and non critical data like LCD backlight level HUD brightness etc USB Port The TruCAM s High Speed USB 2 0 connection is located under the cover that is part of the rear rubber bumper and is on the same side as the Camera See Figure 13 The Cover opens from the top down The USB connection allows you to copy files from the TruCAM SD Ca
53. ce Gidra y rides 3267 MB and the 4GB SD Card is approximately 16 full Hi O a See page 75 for information about SD Card requirements 000 000 000 080 The number of files that can be saved on each ats hes sE E SD Card depends upon the SD Card size the image pierre aaa size selected and the length of the video captured English English for each file For a 4 GB SD Card the average is w G al approximately 2 000 files stored Figure 25 Date amp Time GPS Current date and time The date format can be changed on the Device Parameters Screen page 25 Using Figure 25 as an example the SET CLOCK screen image was captured on Friday December 5 2008 at 15 28 39 PM aee and ante When you receive your TruCAM the date and time will not match your location It A is easy to set the clock but it does require some knowledge about time zone and daylight savings summer time O You will need to know CANCEL No Change e How does your local time compare to Coordinated Universal Time UTC Page 73 includes a map of World Time Zones e Does your location use daylight savings time If yes what are the start and end dates for daylight savings time e f you are not able to answer the above questions Google Coordinated Universal Time or contact your Authorized LTI Dealer You may also contact LTI for assistance See inside front cover for LTI contact information CANCEL No Change Format Error To change the Date
54. considered e The default GPS Interval is 60 seconds The default setting is designed for battery life e You can change this value on the Device Parameters Screen page 26 A shorter interval will increase the GPS on time but will also reduce battery life A longer interval will decrease the GPS on time and extend the battery life e When GPS is locked in the H icon appears at the top of the LCD Touch Screen and the real time clock has been synchronized with the GPS e When the GPS is not locked in the time is from the internal TruCAM real time clock e GPS receivers do not work well underground inside buildings tunnels or if there is an obstruction to the TruCAM Areas where there are tall buildings or dense strands of trees may also obstruct the signal Serial Port The serial port is located in the lower left corner of the rear panel It allows you to connect an external device to the TruCAM Figure 18 shows the pin out assignments for the TruCAM s serial port O Serial Out TX O 485 A External Flash Serial In RX Ground RS232 serial communication 485 B External Flash e RS485 night time flash signal O 4 6V External Power e Auxiliary power supply for accessory items Figure 418 O The serial port provides Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 16 Jam Detect The TruCAM contains advanced circuitry and algorithms that allow the instrument to determine if a laser jammer i
55. cusosrois tar tros ios dr beeen ed ae es Aaa 4 16 TOG bal BUMChSaNG SON Revo espro ise ear ene aa la Bien eh a 16 a A Sea Shoes eae Shes BEGAN ead Beene nt eae eens es 17 LON BACK GIG sore dora Bee yn ee dei os Se a Sw Ok re ed dw Ok ae a ee Oe a ee 17 TUCAM Ade VIEWEF cres arar Gee SR e Do a a oh a a OE a o do de dea 17 Section 3 TruCAM System and Information ScreenS 000000ce seen eee 18 FO Wenn ON the TUCAM 45 o py ad a A ar ok oe ee rk depa a Bb ek ek ee R 18 Powering OFF the TrUCAM diia at oe nade bee EAE ee Oe EKA EEA EADS ODE ERE EO 18 SY SLi SeU A ee ores bho eee he on Soe Fo ae ode eure Oe ake ee Mare ob oso 19 System OpPUONS SCEE sxi sakae e a ce beeen aed en ge Eee wade awe ea awe eh oe bees ete ce 4 22 Device Information Screen cpu Gacy ow pew Gee ER A a ER Hh ER Ye EE De OA 24 Device Parameters SCI 2 ac cted ddan eho SEs eee SOU EOS EEE EG Se ESE Ee A whe ERA ws 25 Section 4 Roadside Laser Camera Setup 0 ccc eee e eee e eee eee 28 Choosing a OASIS LOCALBON 2404424464 65808 4 0454 65844 bee errada darse aa 28 LCOS reia pre drena eet dpa neo keene oe ees OP aed Ae ee a ee Oe 28 Te COSIME PCC aer epa es ees oa ed eee FEES Ee Pee ed oN Fe ee oo 28 Adjusting Camera SEWING sasis 4 caw ands bas oad Gee a BORER oR eee bebe eR oS eo oe 30 DEPDENROPEFISI gt si haere x rk a Gre ton od eh ha tees fob we Rae e ee ea Ra 30 Won eh oe ee ee eo ee ek ek ee Oa Ee ee ae a a ee oe a ed 30 AOOO Gal CONTO 45 242 Kia arrendado 30 Ca
56. detail of the displayeo image Tap to restore normal display a Tap to return to Playback Mode Section 1 Introduction to the TruCAM 9 Exiting Playback Mode When you are ready to exit Playback Mode To power OFF the TruCAM press and hold the Power button To display the System Setup Screen press and release the Power button To return to Capture Mode pull the TRIGGER Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 10 Section 2 TuCAM Components Power Supply A Lithium ion Polymer rechargeable Battery Pack powers the TruCAM The Battery Pack is located in the TruCAM s handle It is protected from short circuit and overcharge and will provide 9 to 15 hours of cordless operation Charging the Battery Pack A WARNI NG Be sure to follow the instructions below while charging the battery Failure to do so may cause the battery to become hot rupture or ignite and cause serious injury When charging the battery use the charging cable that shipped with your TruCAM Do not attach the battery to a power supply plug or directly to a car s cigarette lighter Do not place the battery in or near fire or into direct sunlight When the battery becomes hot the built in safety equipment is activated preventing the battery from charging further Heating the battery can destroy the safety equipment and cause additional heating breaking or ignition of the battery Do not continue charging the batt
57. does not respond properly to your taps the LCD Touch Screen may need to be realigned The Align Screen option is available on the Device Parameters Screen See page 50 for information about realigning the touch screen Icons The icons are the images that are displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen Icons The icons show such things as the battery voltage level LCD Backlight Level Capture Mode zoom factor shutter speed etc See page 69 for a list of the icons AS 5 Tucson way Toolbar Buttons and Soft Keys 1 1920 240 86217 The toolbar is located at the bottom of the LCD Touch Screen The available 000 006 toolbar buttons vary with each screen Each screen contains 4 toolbar buttons There are 4 colored soft keys on the TruCAM s rear panel the colors correspond to isi eo the toolbar buttons As an alternative to tapping a toolbar button you can press 2008 12 05 15 28 33 FrilGPS the corresponding soft key See page 71 for a list of the toolbar buttons IR Ga 0 Le l Toolbar s L ED Buttons Figure 419 Section 2 TruCAM Components 17 On screen Keypad Whenever alpha numeric data entry is required the TruCAM displays a set of keypads As Figure 20 shows the keypad is located at the bottom of the LCD Touch Screen The keypad is automatically selected by the Language option page 21 Use the stylus to tap the letters numbers and symbols on the on screen keypad to enter typed text directly onto the screen mom EF ee
58. e GPS Interval 0 Prevents the GPS from powering OFF The continual on time will shorten battery life GPS Interval 999 Disables GPS but still receives 2D fix and provides time and date information This option extends battery life DATE FORMAT Selectable date format Use the stylus and on screen keypad to toggle the value YYYY MM DD default MM DD YYYY DD MM YYYY e FRAME RATE and TRACK STORAGE Default values are based on the Video Mode selection System Setup Screen page 19 Changing the Frame Rate automatically adjusts the Track Storage Use the stylus or the soft keys to toggle the Frame Rate and Track Storage values Track Storage may be changed independently of the Frame Rate FRAME RATE Selectable video capture frame rate before the measurement and based on motion clip size selection Use the stylus to toggle between the possible values listed in the table below This selection effects mf file size Larger number frames per seconds will result in larger jmf files 240x180 pixels 480x360 pixels Coarse Motion Clip Mode Fine Motion Clip Mode Typical Frames jmf file 250 Typical Frames jmf file 125 Frame Rate Frame Rate per second A TRACK STORAGE Selectable frame storage after the measurement and based on the current Frame Rate Use the stylus or the soft keys to toggle the value Possible values are listed below This selection effects mf file size Larger number of
59. e You can either double tap the field Laser Tech or tap the desired field and then tap or press the O soft key 5 Tucson way 1978 2748 3456 l D c Once you have selected an option you can tap or press the soft key to scroll to the next option 000 ppd H H Enabled e OPERATOR NAME Your name Use the stylus and on screen keypad to 6889 85 14 67 15 47 i i i enter the required information 49 character maximum English 4 amp s LOCATION Street name city etc Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the required information 59 character maximum Figure 24 VIDEO MODE Using the stylus tap the Video Mode field to display the next value Value Still Image Size Motion Clip Size Video Mode Options Still Image Sizes Motion Clip Sizes 1920 240 1920 x 1440 pixels 240 x 180 pixels 1920 480 1920 x 1440 pixels 480 x 360 pixels 1440 240 1440 x 1080 pixels 240 x 180 pixels 1440 480 1440 x 1080 pixels 480 x 360 pixels When selecting the Video Mode you need to consider both image size and file size Larger images sizes provide more detail but smaller image sizes require less space for data storage OPERATOR ID Additional information such as officer number or rank Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the required information 14 character maximum Default 23456 SPEED LIMIT The posted speed limit for the location Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the r
60. e error conditions can occur during a measurement attempt or in the system hardware To make sure that you never get an erroneous speed reading the TruCAM monitors both the system hardware and the measurement When the instrument detects an error condition it displays an error message Instead of a measurement Error Messages The table below lists the possible error messages related to speed measurements This is not a complete list there are additional error messages that may be displayed on the LCD Touch Screen Generally the error messages are self explanatory You will need to tap OK to clear the error message correct the cause of the error and then retry the action that had caused the error message to be displayed Message and Explanation Code Measurement Error the target was out of range or was too close Measurement Error unstable targeting Data is not stable enough to measure E 03 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 E 07 headlight Temperature too cold Stop operation E 52 Temperature too hot Stop operation Calibration Errors Please turn OFF unit and try again E55 E57 If the same error is continuously repeated please contact LTI E56 E58 continuously repeated please contact LTI continuously repeated please c
61. e folders to your Office PC using the 1 TruCAM Image Viewer Program page 52 or 2 USB connection page 15 Once the files have been transferred then you can use the TruCAM Image Viewer program to view the jmf files Toolbar A ternative Button Soft Key oaa Tap to select the next folder displayed on the screen Tap to select the previous folder displayed on the screen Figure 68 Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 17 D Tap to load the image still file Laser Technology Inc TruCAM Users Manual 2nd Edition 44 Loading the Motion Clip Still Image File y m Figure 69 A shows a preview of a jmf file To playback the motion clip it must be loaded Tap or press the soft key to load the motion clip Figure 69 B shows an example of the screen that will be displayed LAYER gt O LAYER gt O gt O LASER al O zali 7 El E a g oTel A oO e e ra IN P PA or itt Figure 69 ap to preview previous jm Toolbar Alternative Button Soft Key Tap to display the list of folders stored on the SD Card 2 25 odiada While the image is being previewed tap to load the jm While the still image is loaded tap to return to Playback Moda The hee ere and triple Hoe show Abel ld ca is normal and triple is fast play during tracking In Figure 69 C the E that appears to the left of the date and time represents 240 image size and has a total of 29 fra
62. e 36 maximum record size 76 measurement Auto Mode 37 DBC Mode 40 distance 74 Dual Speed Mode 42 Rear Plate Mode 37 Speed Mode 35 Weather Mode 36 measurement units 22 memory storage 20 menu bar TruCAM Image Viewer 52 53 microcontroller 72 moisture protection 49 motion clip Control buttons TruCAM Image Viewer 57 motion clip sizes 19 O Open Clip 53 opening files TruCAM Image Viewer 55 operating system 76 operating temperature 49 operator ID 19 operator name 19 P password 27 PC requirements TruCAM Image Viewer 52 Playback Mode 43 playing a motion clip TruCAM Image Viewer 57 power button 7 power consumption 76 power OFF intervals 18 power OFF timer 25 power supply 10 powering ON OFF 18 precautions 5 precharging routine battery pack 11 predefined lists 57 locations 59 operator names 58 Predefined Lists menu TruCAM Image Viewer 53 Print Batch option 54 Print option 53 Print Tagged option 53 Printing menu TruCAM Image Viewer 53 R radio frequency interference RFI 68 rain snow 62 Real Time Clock RTC 75 rear panel 7 Rear Plate Mode 37 receive lens 7 72 Refresh Clips Summary 53 reset settings 27 50 roadside location 28 roadside offset DBC Mode 38 S safety See precautions Save Clip compressed 53 un compressed 53 Save Current Frame 53 Save Still Image 53 Scope Alignment Test 45 screen Device Information 24 Device Parameters 25 Self Test Results 18 System Options 22 System S
63. e is applied and the laser fires continuously as it acquires targets Options for this mode are set on the System Options Screen You can select Manned or Unmanned Mode and also set the Camera Lens Focus Distance range gate Choosing a Location When choosing a roadside location setup the TruCAM so the laser is aimed parallel to the ground Figure 51 shows an example of targeting vehicles while aiming downhill From location A the laser is aimed parallel to the ground an approaching vehicle will make only one dimensional movement in the terms of the TruCAM s view which is optimum From location B the laser is not aimed parallel to the ground an approaching vehicle will make Figure 51 two dimensional movements in the terms of the TruCAM s view Manned Mode Select this mode if there is an operator observing each measurement who can provide an independent confirmation of the target vehicle and estimated speed In this mode only a still image is produced 1 to 2 measurements per second are possible depends on image size selected Unmanned Mode Select this mode if an operator is not present The system takes a small motion clip in addition to the still image Due to the extra processing only 1 measurement per 1 to 2 seconds Is possible depends on image size selection The extra motion clip is used to calculate an estimated speed of the target vehicle as a secondary confirmation to the primary laser speed measurement Section 5
64. e of sight Check the scope alignment Is it raining or foggy If yes is the Weather Mode active If not turn it ON Keep in mind that the minimum range will be 61 meters 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 meters Keep in mind that acquiring a target through glass will reduce the unit s maximum range Make sure the Transmit and Receive Lenses are clean Check the Transmit and Receive Lenses for scratches Keep in mind that the optimum targeting distance is 70 meters 230 feet Hand held 15 80 meters 50 262 feet Tripod mounted 15 90 meters 50 295 feet You may need to adjust the Video Tracking Distance page 19 Auto Mode Camera Lens Focus Distance page 22 or Camera settings page 30 Is the Weather Mode active If not turn it ON If not turn it ON Keep in mind that the minimum range is 61 meters 200 feet It may be necessary to adjust the Video Tracking Distance page 19 Auto Mode Camera Lens Focus Distance page 22 or Camera settings page 30 Section 10 Troubleshooting Tips 63 Images are too dark Images are too light lt Message gt WRITE PROTECTED Unlock SD Card Powering Off in 60 seconds lt Message gt INVALID SD CARD connected the TruCAM to
65. e size selection Unmanned n this mode an operator is not present The system takes a small video clip in addition to the still image Due to the extra processing only 1 measurement per 1 to 2 seconds is possible depends on image size selection CAMERA LENS FOCUS Select to change the distance where the still image capture will occur during Auto Mode Displays message box and on screen keypad prompting you to enter the new value The range 50 150 meters 50 500 feet The optimum and default value 70 meters 229 feet DEVICE INFORMATION Double tap Display to display the Device Information Screen page 24 DEVICE PARAMETERS Double tap Change to display the Device Parameters Screen page 25 CROSSHAIR Use the stylus to select the crosshair style that will be displayed on vehicle images FA Classic default 4 and Beam Size Section 3 TruCAM System and Information Screens 23 e FS CHECK FS CHECK stands for Linux File System Check and Repair Double tap Proceed to check the integrity of the SD Card file system Figure 28 shows the screen that will be displayed during the check If necessary the TruCAM is able to recover repair a damaged file system on the SD Card The TruCAM will automatically start the FS Check if 1 the SD Card is accidentally rejected 2 the battery pack is removed during use or 3 the SD Card contains logically damaged files LINUX FILE SYSTEM
66. ed page 19 when the target vehicle reaches the specified distance the camera will capture the still image of the vehicle Video Tracking will stop if you move off the target the laser measurement beam is interrupted or the maximum file size is exceeded e If Video Tracking is disabled the still image is captured when the speed is measured Image quality may be poor if the target vehicle is not in the camera focus range After you release the TRIGGER the instrument will display the speed reading and the distance at which it was captured or an error message 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 The TruCAM will compare the measured speed to the Capture Speed Limit System Setup Screen page 19 Ifthe measured speed is greater than or equal to the Capture Speed Limit the motion clip still image and the related measurement data will be saved to the SD Card Ifthe measured speed is less than the Capture Speed Limit no data is saved to the SD Card 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to capture each additional soeed measurement motion clip still image Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 36 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 vehicle This
67. ed break in the laser measurement beam the instrument will display an error message The Cosine Effect If the target vehicle is moving directly toward or away from you the speed measured by the TruCAM is identical to the vehicle s true speed However the instrument is usually set up on the side of the road for safety This results in an angle between the instrument s position and the target vehicle s direction of travel When the angle Is significant the measured speed Is less than the target s true speed The phenomenon is known as the cosine effect Cosine is the trigonometric function that relates to this phenomenon The difference between the measured speed and the true speed depends upon the angle between the instrument s ideal position the position where targets would be moving in direct line with the instrument and its actual position e The larger the angle the lower the measured speed e The effect always works to the motorist s advantage e Loosely speaking the cosine effect is not significant as long as the angle remains small Section 4 Roadside Laser Camera Setup 29 Measured Speed by Angle The Cosine Effect METRIC IMPERIAL Angle True Speed Angle True Speed a ae Measured Speed km h Measured Speed MPH o S000 7000 9000 mo o on 4000 5090 en 60 90 E i i950 o oo wo 0000 0000 0000 80 0000 0000 0000 oo 00 00 The cosine effect decreases as the range to the target ve
68. electable 1920x1440 pixels 1440x1080 pixels 120 seconds 2 minutes or 8 MB which ever occurs first AES 128 United States Federal Information Processing Standards Advanced Encryption Standard 128 bit Index A accessories 5 AGC See automatic gain control aiming reticle 13 72 not visible 62 align LCD touch screen 26 aperture 2 Auto Capture 22 Auto Mode 36 61 automatic gain control AGC 30 72 B backlight 17 battery charger 76 charging 10 compartment 7 icon 12 release battery pack 7 76 inserting or removing 11 precautions 10 beam divergence 72 74 beam size crosshair 22 53 Browse Clips TruCAM Image Viewer 53 55 C camera cover 7 12 lens 7 75 lens focus distance 22 31 power OFF interval 25 sensor 75 Camera Alignment Test 46 capture speed 19 charging cable 10 charging the battery pack 10 Check amp Repair SD Card TruCAM Image Viewer 54 classic crosshair 22 53 cleaning 49 Coordinated Universal Time UTC 20 cosine effect 28 how to minimize 29 crosshair TruCAM 22 Crosshair menu TruCAM Image Viewer 53 D dark images 63 data encryption 76 data entry keypad 17 date format 26 System Setup Screen 20 date and time troubleshooting 61 Delta Distance Test 48 72 depth of field DOF 30 desktop icon TruCAM Image Viewer 52 Device Information Screen 24 Device Parameters Screen 25 display resolution 74 specifications 75 distance accuracy 74 Distance between Cars DBC Mode 38 Du
69. equired information e km h 0 320 e MPH 0 200 e CAPTURE SPEED The Capture Speed Limit is the capture threshold for an image The TruCAM will only capture an image when the vehicle s measured speed is equal to or greater than the Capture Speed Limit Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the required information e km h 0 320 e MPH 0 200 VIDEO TRACKING MODE When this mode is enabled you can measure the speed of a distant target vehicle and store a motion clip While continuing to pull the TRIGGER and keeping the aiming reticle aimed at the target vehicle s license plate The still image of the vehicle is captured once the vehicle reaches the camera focus range The distance value is the camera focus distance where the still image capture will occur Use the stylus and on screen keypad to enter the required value Range 15 150 meters 50 500 feet Default value 70 meters 229 feet Use the stylus to Enable or Disable this mode When this option is disabled the still image is captured when the speed is measured Image quality may be poor if the target vehicle is not in the camera focus range Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 20 MEMORY USAGE Use the stylus to tap the spot rT gt Gala eee asean indicated on the screen tap here to display memory oe a S h usage See Figure 25 As shown in the figure a message 0 box will be displayed briefly In this example Free Spa
70. er 55 will be captured Only trucks will be captured between 35 and 55 When the Dual Speed Mode is enabled it is only active when Auto Mode Is active See page 36 if you are not familiar with Auto Mode setup and operation Changes to the System Setup Screen are not saved until you tap or press the soft key However unsaved changes are valid until the TruCAM is powered OFF O When using Dual Speed Mode LTI recommends e Using the TruCAM on a tripod e Setting the Camera Lens Focus Distance to a minimum of 80 meters 240 feet for approaching vehicles 70 meters 210 feet for departing vehicles Laser Technology Inc TruCAM Users Manual 2nd Edition 42 Vehicle Classification Vehicle classification uses computer vision technology and is designed for tripod application The TruCAM automatically differentiates between cars and trucks by taking into account the range to the vehicle and evaluating the number of pixels the vehicle occupies in the image The factory default Truck Size is 210 cm x 240 cm Depending upon your location the default Truck Size may vary Figure 65 shows an example of good positioning O e This function is designed to be reviewed by human beings or verified by a vehicle license database When image processing fails to classify the vehicle type an error message will be A O RI displayed You will want to clear the error message and retry the measurement Figure 65 The following situations
71. ery if it does not recharge within the specified charging time Doing so may cause the battery to become hot rupture or ignite A CAUTI ON Li ion battery cells can become unstable potentially dangerous at low and high temperatures Charging Temperature Range 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Charging the battery outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot or to break Charging the battery outside of this temperature range may also harm the performance of the battery or reduce the battery s life expectancy Do not leave the battery unattended while charging Immediately unplug the charging cable if during the charging process the battery emits an unusual smell feels hot changes color changes shape or appears abnormal in any other way Contact LTI or your local Authorized LTI Dealer if any of these problems are observed To avoid damaging your TruCAM or the Charging Cable check to be sure all connectors are properly aligned before connecting them If battery voltage is below normal operation level page 12 please power OFF the TruCAM and recharge the Battery Pack as soon as possible The Charging Cable works in a standard electrical outlet You can also charge your TruCAM in your automobile with an optional Automobile Charger that works in your vehicle s electrical cigarette lighter or a 12 volt power outlet Power Adapter Corc Boliom of the Handle 1 Plug the appropriate end of the Charging Cable into
72. es Select this menu and option Navigate to the TruCAM serial number and date Press and hold the Ctrl Control key on the keyboard and use the mouse to select the jmf that you want to include in the batch When ready to print release the Ctrl key and click on the Print Selected button Language Select TruCAM Languages Displays the languages that are available to be loaded on the SD Card Default allows you to select a maximum of 4 languages Displays the languages that are currently loaded on a particular SD Card Select Viewer Languages Displays the current language displayed in the TruCAM Image Viewer program Allows you to change the language displayed in the TruCAM Image Viewer program SD Tools Check amp Repair Checks the integrity of the SD Card file system Repairs the SD Card file system if a problem is found About N A Displays the TruCAM Image Viewer Software version number and copyright information Tap the OK button to close the About Screen Figure 81 Section 9 TruCAM Image Viewer 55 Transferring the jmf Files from the SD Card to the Office PC Each jmf file includes the motion clip still image and all associated text data The number of files that can be saved on each SD card depends upon the SD card size the image size selected and the length of video captured for each file For a 4 GB SD card the average is approximately 2 000 files stored TruCAM Image Viewer makes it easy to transfer the jm
73. etup 19 TruCAM Splash 18 SD Card 13 how to unlock 63 slot 7 SD Tools menu TruCAM Image Viewer 54 Select TruCAM Languages 54 Select Viewer Languages 54 Self Test 18 45 72 results display 24 Self Test Results Screen 18 serial data 65 external device commands 66 message format 66 requests 65 serial number 24 serial port 7 15 shock protection 49 shoulder stock release 7 shutter speed 72 sighting scope 7 13 caring for 49 soft keys description 16 sounds 69 speaker 7 specifications 74 speed accuracy 74 speed limit 19 Speed Mode 35 how to start 62 speed range 74 still image sizes 19 76 storage temperature 49 stylus and holder 7 system memory 75 System Options Screen 22 System Setup Screen 19 y temperature range 75 time System Setup Screen 20 toolbar buttons 16 list 71 track storage 26 76 Transfer Clips from SD Card 53 transfer files from SD Card to Office PC 55 transmit lens 7 72 transporting the TruCAM 49 troubleshooting 61 TruCAM languages 60 TruCAM Image Viewer 52 languages 60 TruCAM Splash Screen 18 TruCAM Version 24 Truck Mode See Dual Speed Mode TruCore Version 24 Index 79 U W unlock SD Card 63 wavelength 74 Unmanned Mode 22 Weather Mode 36 72 Auto Mode 36 white balance 72 USB port 14 world time zones 73 user password 27 WRITE PROTECTED Unlock SD Card troubleshooting 61 error message 63 UTC See Coordinated Universal Time Z V Zero Velocity Test 72 vehicle classification Dual Speed Mode 42
74. example TC100 1 17 1 R2 6 0 eee PRE model TC100 TruCAM 100 TruCore Version 1 17 1 fee 5 Er TruCAM Version R2 6 0 Enter the code 2008 12 11 12 11 37 Thu G o E 0 0 System Options Screen Device Information Screen Figure 30 SERIAL AND FILM NUMBER Serial Number The serial number of your TruCAM In this example TC000018 Film Number 7 digit sequence number that is increased by 1 each time a jmf file is saved to the SD Card The Film Number is not related to any particular SD Card The information associated with the Film Number counter resides on the TruCAM and can not be reset In Figure 30 the Film Number 0000003 The TruCAM with serial number TC000018 has stored a total of 3 jmf files O e The last 3 digits of the Film Number are displayed during Capture Mode page 34 and Playback Mode page 43 e If the Battery Pack is accidentally removed or the SD Card Is rejected while a jmf file is being saved the Film Number may be not increased The folder will have two mf files that have the same Film Number and the first file will be damaged e SELF TEST Displays the results of the power ON Self Test 0 indicates that all tests proved positive Ifall tests do not prove positive the appropriate error code will appear in this field For more information about Error Codes see page 68 Example 52 temperature too low LINUX Operating system version number and information
75. f files from the SD Card to the Office PC During the transfer process you will be prompted to delete clips from the SD Card Figure 82 FOUTE 02 1 Remove the SD Card from the TruCAM 2 Insert the SD Card into the SD Card Reader and then insert the SD Card Reader into an available USB port on the Office PC 3 In TruCAM Image Viewer select File gt Transfer Clips from SD Card Click on the answer to this question Delete Clips from SD Card If you receive an error message that the SD Card is not found just clear the error message and a window will be displayed prompting you to navigate to the SD Card Example Location My Computer gt Removable Disk gt TruCAM gt film If you click the Yes button the files will be moved from the SD Card to the Office PC The files will no longer reside on the SD Card If you click the No button the files will be copied from the SD Card to the Office PC The files continue to reside on the SD Card As Figure 83 shows a progress bar will be displayed Click the Cancel button if you want to stop the transfer process When the transfer process is complete a message box will be displayed as Figure 84 shows Figure 84 4 Click the OK button to clear the message Transferring Clip Files Delete Clips from SD Card Figure 483 Transferring Clip Files Ed File Transfer Completed Successfully Browsing the jmf Files 1 Transfer the jmf files from the SD Card
76. for prolonged periods The TruCAM 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 point the instrument directly at the sun 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 TruCAM components are rated for a temperature range of 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Do not operate the instrument in temperatures outside that range Li ion battery cells can become unstable potentially dangerous at low and high temperatures Charging Temperature Range 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Storage Temperature Range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F I mmediately discontinue use of the battery if while using charging or storing the battery the battery unit emits an unusual smell feels hot changes color changes shape or appears abnormal in any other way Contact LTI or your local Authorized LTI Dealer if any of these problems are observed Do not place the battery in microwave ovens high pressure cont
77. fset38 Shutter Speed 1 800 second Track Storage 26 Unmanned Distance 70 meters 229 feet 2 disabled Manned Mode enabled Video Mode 1920x1440 240x180 ee 70 meters 229 feet Enabled a White Balance_red 32 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 52 Section 9 TruCAM Image Viewer The TruCAM Image Viewer software runs on the Office PC and is used to e Transfer motion clips jmf files from the SD Card to the Office PC e Play motion clips and view still images e Create avi format of a motion clip The avi files can be viewed using a program such as e Microsoft Windows Media Player e Create jpg format of a still image e Create a jpg format of a single frame of a motion clip e Create and manage Predefined Lists for Operator Names and Locations used on the TruCAM System Setup Screen e Print images e Select the language used for text display in both the TruCAM and the TruCAM Image Viewer program e Check repair the SD Card PC Requirements e Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista e CD ROM Drive e USB Port Installing the TruCcAM Image Viewer Software 1 Insert the TruCAM Image Viewer Software CD in the PC s CD ROM drive The TruCAM Image Viewer Installation Wizard will be displayed If Auto Play is not enabled on your PC select Start gt Run Enter X setup exe Where X is the letter of your CD ROM drive
78. hat the distance to the targets must be greater than the minimum distance of the TruCAM The typical minimum distance is 15 meters 50 feet To simplify the interpretation of the test results LTI recommends that the distance between the targets and the shooting mark be a multiple of 1 meter or 1 foot not a fraction of a meter or foot Example Positioning the Targets and the Shooting Mark 1 Ze 3 4 Install the farther target Measure 55 meters 175 feet to the shooting mark and mark the shooting spot Measure from the shooting mark 45 meters 150 feet to the second target Mark that spot and install that target 5 3 7 g gt y For absolute accuracy the instrument For absolute accuracy the instrument should be directly over the shooting mark should be directly over the shooting mark i lt Or gt po Ls A L AA meters Pa l AS 150 feet s22 lt t lt tee2se 0 222 gt 55 meters Figure 75 Conducting the Test 1 2 a Stand on the shooting mark Power ON the TruCAM and tap or press the C soft key to display the Test Tone Scope Alignment Screen Tap or press the O soft key to display the Delta Distance Test Screen The screen will be prompting you to shoot to the first target as shown in Figure 76 A The Red Toolbar button and soft key will not be active until you complete the first measurement Aim to the far target and pull the TRIGG
79. he correct code Tap OK to clear the message box m f there is an error an error message will be displayed Tap OK to clear the error and then repeat the above steps e Icons at top of the LCD Touch Screen See page 69 for information about the icons that appear at the top of the LCD Touch Screen e Tool Bar Buttons at the Bottom of the LCD Touch Screen Toolbar A ternative Button Soft Key a Tap to scroll to the next option that appears on the screen This button is displayed when a message box is displayed prompting you change value associated with an option Tap to close the message box and accept the value that you entered 5 Y EJ Tap to select the option that you want to change Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 17 er ro Tap to save changes and return to the System Setup Screen page 19 ee This button is displayed when a message box is displayed prompting you to change value associated with an option Tap this button to close the message box without changing the value Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 24 Device Information Screen a a sa e TO display the Device Information Screen km h meter 10108 1 17 1 R2 6 8 On the System Options Screen double tap Display that appears just gt see ic ong below DEVICE INFORMATION 70 81 PASSED VERSION TruCAM model package and firmware version number Display 1 Tue Jan 13 49 32 38 2889 In this
80. he stylus and on screen keypad to enter the desired time interval Range 20 to 600 seconds default 60 seconds Entering a value that is invalid displays a range error message Figure 34 Tap OK and then enter a valid value When the camera times out the live video will be suspended The image shown in Figure 35 will flash Pull the trigger to activate camera Range Error From 300 to 7200 sec Figure 32 Range Error From 30 to 7200 sec Figure 33 Range Error From 0 to 600 sec Figure 34 A KT bs Figure 35 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 26 GPS INTERVAL The GPS does not sense location continuously Based on this time interval the GPS will wake up sense the current date time location update the system and then shut down The default interval is 60 seconds Use the Disabled stylus and on screen keypad to enter the desired time interval Figure 36 shows the message box that will be displayed e Range 5 to 120 seconds Figure 36 Entering a value that is invalid displays a range error message Tap OK and then enter a valid value Example When the interval is set to 60 seconds the GPS sensor will sense and update the location every 60 seconds Always on Default Setting the GPS senses location and provides rough information only It does not try to get precise location information The default setting is designed for battery lif
81. he tendency of a laser beam to expand in diameter as it moves away from the source measured in milliradians mrad Optional Feature Uses two measurements each to a known distance to verify the measurement accuracy of the TruCAM DOF Unit of measurement that represents the range of distances within an image where the focus Is acceptably sharp Refers to the international standard sequence of numbers that express relative aperture F stop is the lens focal length divided by the effective aperture diameter The smaller the F number the greater the amount of light that passes through the lens Each change of F stop halves or doubles the image brightness as you step up or down Uses one measurement to a known distance to verify the measurement accuracy of the TruCAM Refers to the size of the image and angle of field of view as seen by the camera through the lens Heads Up Display Integrity Test Allows you to verify that all segments of the in scope display and aiming reticle are operating properly page 45 An adjustable aperture used to control the amount of light coming through the lens The more the iris is opened the more light it lets is and the brighter the image will be Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation A device that is similar in operation to radar but emits pulsed laser light instead of radio waves The computer processor that controls all of the functions of the TruCAM Located on the front panel of
82. hicle increases At the maximum range of the instrument the vehicle is so far away that the angle between it and the instrument is very small indeed The instrument s perception of the target s speed is identical to its true speed As the vehicle approaches the angle increases until it becomes large enough to affect the measurement To minimize 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 minimizing 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 IMPERIAL Distance Range to Target Vehicle off the roadway feet 10 8850 seen 8088 8088 10000 25 082 0050 8087 8087 9000 15 e0 8086 9950 9087 8007 50 aeoo 9798 9950 8887 907 9509 8788 9050 8987 9165 8798 9950 8087 000000 e s 8788 9050 200 0000 6000 9165 8788 9050 Remember that the cosine effect is always in the motorist s favor METRIC Distance Range to Target Vehicle off the roadway fraction of the True Speed that will be measured meters fraction of the True Speed that will be measured 33850 3085 8008
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84. ic characters for both the Operator Name 49 characters max and the Location 59 characters max e Ifa predefined list is used the operator uses the stylus and on screen keypad to scroll to and select the desired Operator Name or Location from the predefined list Ifthe desired Operator Name or Location is not found on the predefined list the operator can manually enter the Operator Name or Location e See page 58 for information about the Operator Names List e See page 59 for information about the Locations List Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 58 Operator Names List When you select Predefined Lists gt Manage Operator Names you should see a window that looks similar to Figure 89 al Operator Names Manager File Transfers View Operator Names on SD Card The Menu Bar on the Operator Names Manager window includes 3 menus The table below lists the menus and the options available on each menu Available Options Creates a new Operator Names list You will be prompted to enter the ID and Operator Name for each entry Type the desired information and use the Tab key to move to the next field When done review the accuracy of the entries and make any necessary corrections Save the list see below Figure 489 Opens an Operators Names list that exists on the Office PC You will be prompted to select the file that you want to open and then select the Open button You may add new
85. ignment The Scope Alignment Test uses sound to indicate when the scope is on target with the laser measurement beam When the scope is properly aligned and you are targeting close targets you will see a small vertical offset due to the separation between the optics of the sighting scope and the laser transmitter Therefore your should choose a target that is at the longest possible distance when performing the Scope Alignment Test A target at a distance of 200 meters 650 feet or greater is preferred if available Figure 71 1 Select a target Choose a prominent target with well defined horizontal and vertical edges A telephone pole is an excellent choice 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 2 Ensure that the TruCAM is powered ON L ml 3 From the System Setup Screen tap Or press the C soft key to activate the Test Tone display screen It should look similar to Figure 71 4 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 reticle is cente
86. ing Cable is plugged in 1 Leave it plugged in for at least one hour to trickle charge the Battery Pack If after one hour there is a good level of voltage charging can occur 2 Disconnect both ends of the Charging Cable 3 Reconnect both ends of the Charging Cable If enough voltage is present charging will start and the LED will be orange Ifthe LED Charge indicator still does not illuminate contact LTI or an LTI authorized service center for assistance See the inside front cover for LTI contact information 4 Refer to the Charging the Battery Pack Instructions previous page Inserting the Battery Pack into the Handle The Battery Compartment is designed so the Battery Pack only fits one way 1 Align the notched edges of the Battery Pack with those of the Battery Compartment 2 Slide the pack halfway into the compartment 3 Using the palm of your hand and smooth firm motion slide the Battery Pack up until it locks into place The required force is similar to the force required to insert a magazine into a firearm eS Figure 6 Removing the Battery Pack from the Handle 1 Hold the TruCAM with one hand and hold the bottom of the Handle with your other hand 2 Press the Battery Release simultaneously press the black buttons on both sides of the TruCAM just behind the TRIGGER 3 Slide the Battery Pack out of the Battery Compartment Battery Release 1 on each side Figure 7 Laser Technolog
87. ire the laser pull and hold the TRIGGER The laser will fire after a short delay Continue to press the TRIGGER and keep the instrument sighted on the target A low pitched growl means that the instrument is attempting to lock onto the target 1 Low Pitched and 2 High Pitched Beeps mean that a measurement error occurred An error message will be displayed A high pitched single beep means that a speed was captured The measured speed will be displayed on the LCD screen and will be projected in the scope just below the aiming reticle Release the TRIGGER The vehicle image measured speed and distance will be displayed If you did not capture a speed an error message will be displayed Repeat the above steps Playback l PA Tap or press the C soft key A preview of the still image is displayed It should look similar to Figure 3 Tap or press the soft key to load the motion clip still image file Toolbar A ternative Button Soft Key Tap to load the motion clip still image LAYER gt o Teis A f 7 o Smil LLL 4 ed al A Y x Tap to advance one frame Tap to play the motion clip As the motion clip is being played the frame number will be updated This button Is displayed while the motion clip is being played back Tap to stop the playback Tap to reload the motion clip Figure 3 Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight E 15 8 Tap to load the still image Tap to enlarge
88. ite Based Augmentation System SBAS Long battery life Unpacking Your TruCAM When you receive your TruCAM check to make sure that you received everything that you ordered and that it all arrived undamaged TruCAM Basic Package Optional Features _ TruCAM Instrument _ Distance between Cars DBC _ SD Memory Card Dual Speed _ SD Card to USB Reader Available Accessories _ Battery Pack 2 T 3 5 X Magnifier Battery Charger 110 200 v ac _ Serial Cable 6 pin to DB9 Sun Shade Monopod _ Stylus 3 _ Tripod _ Shoulder Rest _ TruSpeed TruCAM Yoke includes _ TruCAM Image Viewer Software CD adapter for monopod tripod mounting Carrying Case 12V Automobile Charger _ User s Manual LTI Limited Warranty Important Safety and Product Information The symbols below are used to distinguish between vital operating instructions and helpful information A Vital operating instructions O Helpful information A WARNING Never attempt to view the sun through the scope Looking at sun through the scope may permanently damage your eyes Misusing the battery may cause the battery to get hot rupture or ignite and cause serious injury Be sure to follow the safety rules listed below Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery Do not install the battery backwards so the polarity is reversed Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each othe
89. le languages are listed below The available languages is subject to change Contact your authorized LTI Dealer for current language availability 2 Select the available language that you want display 3 Select the Apply button The change will happen instantly 4 Select the Close button to close the window Avallable Languages Figure 92 Section 10 Troubleshooting Tips 61 Section 10 Troubleshooting Tips If you have a problem with your TruCAM use the table below to troubleshoot the problem Additional troubleshooting tips may be available on the LTI web site If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed here or if you need assistance resolving a problem please contact LTI or your authorized LTI Dealer for assistance See inside front cover for LTI contact information The LED Charge Indicator is not lit during the charging process When powered ON the TruCAM it displayed an error message The TruCAM is powered ON and Is not responding to any taps or button presses The TruCAM is not responding properly to taps and double taps changed the time zone on the System Setup Screen but the Date amp Time was not updated On the Device Information Screen the Last Alignment Check displays an incorrect date The various Power OFF intervals are inconvenient either too short or too long When intervals are too long it drains the battery charge want to increase the on time of the GPS
90. mera Lens FOCUS DISTOMCS corpus riera ada ra eee o eee ad ee ee 31 a ini o a e a ae s eo sd anand one on ee oe Bee ee Sao eae eee ee Gena Hae eee S 31 White Balance amp AGC Threshold aid is ed ei a he OG ee Rc ee ee pe 32 Attaching REMOVING the Shoulder Stock sico a ao wna a 32 Attaching Removing the Sun Shade s s sss sasssa baw ew aa RR A aa a Ea ee AA ee we BO 33 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 2 Section 5 TruCAM Capture Modes 0000 cee e ee eee 34 During the Capture SessiON ss s naa e ais a Beka Shas amp hae Sis eo a edo e ead ave e e 34 PTM aaa mae aes amp Soe Bee Meee Fb Oe eG ees oe Boo ae ee eee Oe art ee eo ure ee 30 VV Cater MOUE s m akan da ara are dd ma o gh Gary ay enh E ga Rare eae e daa aude ey ee a 36 AUTO MOdE oz pie cae s ve Gh tareas Poe ee ee Be ee ee Rae aa de oe Bee ee ee Pe ee ee e 36 ess e oa o perryi aee eed s BE REE OEE RAR AEE EE RGR eee eee eee eee bea es oes 36 ManMeCC MONG e wena uta dace Wee s genase We eee ee ee ee eh paren Oe eee See Go 36 Uggla MOOO sas ee A ee ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee eee ee 36 Auto Mode Speed Measurements 0 cc ee ees 37 Rear Pete NG encarece de eae ne as y eee ena CARER eee eae eee ees 37 VAT ORI MICS vacia yapa eres eee ee se eee rs eee ses ee eee vea 3 Distance pebveen Calls DBC aceras sardina dana asar ba paa REA 38 gt 1 a1 p 0 a LOCA 1110 11 PAAAANO 0OCECEnnnn ah oa he eae e eee a ka be KGS ede 38 ROSO dE ONSET 005 e
91. mes MAMEEE 480 image size and has a total of 35 frames During motion clip playback the crosshair indicator displays at the time and location on the target when the laser measurement was taken During DBC playback the crosshair indicator displays twice noting the measurement time and target location for each individual laser measurement during the DBC process This button Is displayed while the image Is being played back Tap to stop the motion clip playback Tap to reload the motion clip Tap to change the brightness of the LCD Backlight page 17 ap to load the still image Tap to enlarge detail of the displayed image ETEN Tap to restore normal display aoa oo Tap to return to Preview Mode Exiting Playpack Mode There are three ways to exit Playback Mode 1 Pull the TRIGGER to start the Capture Mode The Speed Capture Screen will be displayed page 35 2 Quickly press and release the Power Button two times The System Setup Screen will be displayed page 19 3 Double tap the Battery Icon located in the upper right corner of the LCD Touch Screen The System Setup Screen will be displayed page 19 Section 7 Instrument Tests amp Confidence Checks 45 Section 7 Instrument Tests amp Confidence Checks LTI recommends the following tests be performed by an operator before or after each shift to confirm proper instrument operation The combination of operator performed daily checks and built in instrument
92. my computer using a high speed USB 2 0 cable and the High Speed USB message was not displayed Using the USB connection it is not possible to delete files from the SD Card Still image motion clip files are large Want to be able to store more files on the SD Card Shutter speed gt F number gt AGC lt optional gt gt brightness level lt optional gt 1 Try to set slower shutter speed like 600 400 or 800 instead of 1KO or 1K5 a If itis still dark you may open the aperture a little bit however do not open too much b Always maintain bigger F number c Examples F number should be 8 to 11 for cloudy and foggy and 11 to 16 for sunny day 4 Adjust your location so the sun Is on your back and behind the Camera and illuminates the license plate 5 lt optional gt Turn on AGC page 30 6 lt optional gt Adjust brightness level using the Cu button page 32 F number shutter speed gt AGC lt optional gt brightness level lt optional gt 1 Try to set faster shutter speed like 1K0 or 1K5 instead of 600 400 or 800 a If itis still light you may close the aperture a little bit however do not close too much b Always maintain bigger F number c Examples F number should be 8 to 11 for cloudy and foggy 11 to 16 for sunny day 4 lt optional gt Turn on AGC page 30 5 lt optional gt Adjust brightness level using the Cu button page 32 1 After the TruCAM powers OFF remove the
93. n 12 Additional Information 73 World Time Zones 0 w Se Se E Eg Eg o T pT go H oy fo Y j Q 8 Ww O o a rg l i i SORA BS AR O a E po Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 74 Section 13 Specifications Performance Optimum Focus Distance Lens Operating Range Speed Accuracy Speed Range Distance Accuracy Display Resolution Minimum Measurement Distance Maximum Measurement Distance Measurement Time Maximum Laser Sampling Units of Measure factory configured Laser Power Laser Wavelength Beam Divergence Eye Safety 70 meters 230 feet Hand held 15 80 meters 50 262 feet Tripod mounted 15 90 meters 50 295 feet 2 km h 1 mph 0 km h to 320 km h approaching and departing 0 mph to 200 mph approaching and departing 15 cm absolute accuracy 6 Inches absolute accuracy Speed 1 km h 1 mph Distance 0 1 meter 1 foot Speed Mode 15 25 meters 50 feet Weather Mode 61 meters 200 feet 1 200 meters 4 000 feet 0 33 second up to 3 measurements per second Speed kilometers per hour miles per hour Distance meters feet 90 microwatts nominal 905 nanometers nominal 2 5 milliradians nominal FDA Class 1 CFR 21 IEC 60825 1 Section 13 Specifications Physical Construction Body Weight Size Environment Temperature Range Hardware Processor System Memory Ca
94. nchronized with GPS CR3032 backup battery 0 1 m s 0 3 ft s 1 us 20 PPM 3 years without main battery pack Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 76 Input Output 1 0 Power Battery Pack Battery Charger Power Consumption Software Operating system Anti J am Video Size Video Modes Track Storage Still Image Sizes Maximum Record Size Data Encryption RS232 serial communications port RS485 night time flash signal USB 2 0 image data transfer Touch panel input 6 button inputs including TRIGGER 7 4 v dc Lithium ion Polymer rechargeable battery pack short circuit and overcharge protected providing up to 15 hours of cordless operation Main Charger 110 v ac to 240 v ac 50 60 Hz input 12 v dc 1 8 A output or better Automobile Charger 11 v dc to 16 v dc cigarette plug connectorwith 3 Amp fuse Standby 950 mW typical Laser Firing 2400 mW typical Linux based with custom device drivers Automatic laser jammer avoidance Standard Format 240x180 pixels Extended Format 480x360 pixels Selectable video capture frame rate before the measurement and based on motion clip size selection 240x180 Coarse 24 fps 18 fps 12 fps 480x360 Fine 14 fps 11 fps 9 fps Selectable frame storage after the measurement and based on the current Frame Rate O approximately 1 3 of the Frame Rate O same as the Frame Rate O approximately 1 6 of the Frame Rate S
95. ncountered field conditions It is protected from dust and light moisture Shock Protection The TruCAM is a precision instrument and should be handled with care It will withstand a reasonable drop shock If you drop the instrument check the scope alignment page 45 and camera alignment page 46 before using the instrument for speed measurement video image capture Transporting Use the provided carrying case when transporting the TruCAM This is especially important when transporting the instrument in a vehicle since sudden bumps or sharp cornering might damage the instrument Cleaning and Storage Clean the instrument after each use Check for the following e Excess moisture Towel off excess moisture and air dry the instrument at room temperature e Exterior dirt Wipe exterior surfaces clean LCD Touch Screen Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen Do not use any liquid cleaners To reduce the risk of damage to the internal components do not spray liquid directly on A the screen or allow excess liquid to drip into your TruCAM Using soap or other cleaning products on the screen might discolor the finish and damage the screen Scope Exterior Use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt and fingerprints 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 Battery Pack If you won t be
96. nder The recommended distance to target is 200 meters minimum 650 feet Figure 72 2 Position the aiming reticle on the target and take a measurement 3 Immediately view the position of the video crosshair on the display and make sure that it is aimed in the same location as the aiming reticle o Ifthe video crosshair is in proper alignment adjustment is not needed As an example refer to Figure 72 Ifthe video crosshair is not in proper alignment remove the TruCAM from use and contact LTI or an LTI authorized service center to arrange for repair See the inside front cover for LTI contact information Instrument Confidence Checks There are several ways to verify the measurement accuracy of a Lidar instrument You can verify it directly by measuring the speed of an object traveling at a known speed but this is seldom practical The nature of Lidar is such that it cannot be tricked by a vibrating object such as a tuning fork into displaying a velocity For these reasons LTI has designed the Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test and the Delta Distance Test LTI suggests that you do one of these tests each time the instrument is taken on duty These tests verify the accuracy of the two key elements of Lidar speed measurement e Precise time measurements e Ability to make mathematical calculations When setting up an area for these tests LTI recommends e Permanently installing the test area in a convenient location The test area mu
97. net to the pine tree l Figure 42 Iris Iris is an adjustable aperture used to control the amount of light coming through the lens The more the iris is opened the more light it lets in and the brighter the image will be Aperture is the unit of measurement that defines the size of the opening in the lens that can be adjusted to control the amount of light that reaches the digital sensor The size of the aperture is measured in F stop The Iris Adjustment Ring may be positioned on an F stop or anywhere in between two F stops e In any type of environment maintain the biggest f number possible The smaller the f number the bigger the opening more light Typical value on cloudy or foggy day 8 to 11 The bigger the f number the smaller the lens opening less light Typical value on sunny day 11 to 16 Automatic Gain Control Automatic Gain Control AGC optimizes picture quality at all times during the day It increases the video signal at low light levels to make the picture brighter If the majority of the image is dark AGC will adjust the entire image to make it more easily viewable See page 32 for information about AGC threshold P _ This option is available during the Capture Mode Tap Or press the soft key to toggle AGC ON or OFF gt gt ai If the toolbar button is not displayed tap or press the soft key e OWN The A icon is displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen and AGC electronically adjusts the camera
98. ng mark be a multiple of 1 meter or 1 foot X not a fraction of a meter or foot Deo ea 60 meters 1 Stand on the shooting mark lt or gt 2 Ensure the TruCAM is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active 3 Aim to the target and pull the TRIGGER N 4 Check the display The speed reading should be zero km h or 0 MPH For absolute accuracy the instrument should be directly over the shooting mark as Figure 74 shows A reading of zero verifies the timing accuracy of the instrument and is identical in nature to an accurate velocity reading of a vehicle moving at any speed a Ena mee mamoe Figure 73 Ifthe fixed distance was 60 meters an acceptable displayed distance result from 59 8 to 60 2 meters Distance accuracy 15 cm or 0 2 meters rounded Speed accuracy 2 km h Ifthe fixed distance was 175 feet an acceptable displayed distance result from 174 to 175 feet Distance accuracy 6 inches Speed accuracy 1 MPH Ifyou need assistance contact LTI See the inside front cover for LTI contact information Figure 74 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 48 Delta Distance Test This test is optional Your TruCAM may not include the Delta Distance Test It is a factory defined option that is set when the instrument is shipped The Delta Distance Test is optional and requires two targets When selecting the targets keep in mind t
99. ns The absolute maximum is about 1 200 meters 4 000 feet O The laser diode emits light in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum Infrared light is invisible to the human eye and can not be a distraction to drivers or operators Camera The camera captures single frames as well as continuous motion clips Specifications include CMOS imaging technology 3 megapixel resolution and 12 7 mm inch optical format O Adjustable Settings e Automatic Gain Control page 30 e Camera Lens Focus Distance page 31 e Iris page 30 e Shutter Speed page 31 e White Balance page 32 To open the Camera Cover 1 Press the tab on the underside of the Camera Cover camera There is a hinge that secures the Tab cover to the TruCAM Hinge To close the Lens Cover Focus Adjustment Ring 1 Push the cover down to close it 2 Secure the tab on the underside of the cover in the slot Iris Adjustment Ring Slot Figure 8 Section 2 TruCAM Components 13 Sighting Scope A single power sighting scope is mounted on top of the TruCAM Filter Adjustment Ring e The polarizing light filter is adjustable to optimize viewing contrast Figure 9 shows the polarizing light filter s adjustment ring Figure 9 e The in scope aiming reticle helps you aim accurately to the target Figure 10 shows the reticle This reticle represents the approximate size of the laser beam on the target e In scope speed measurement dis
100. nter the code O a To display the System Options Screen z Sal m meter From the System Setup Screen tap and then or press the O soft key and then the e soft key e Changes are not saved until you tap the or press the soft key However unsaved changes are valid until the TruCAM is powered OFF e f your TruCAM includes the optional Dual Speed feature the System Options Screen will include the TRUCK SPEED option page 41 Proceed e em Use the stylus to select the option that you want to change You can either double tap the field or tap Figure 427 the desired field and then tap or press the soft key D Once you have selected an option you can tap or press the C soft key to scroll to the next option MEASUREMENT UNITS This option is factory set and appears as display only Before the TruCAM ships from the factory it is locked into one of three configurations Metric km h and meters Imperial MPH and feet UK MPH and meters AUTO CAPTURE When Auto Mode Is enabled the laser fires continuously as it acquires targets During this mode still image capture is based on the Camera Lens Focus Distance see below Use the stylus to toggle between Manned Mode and Unmanned Mode Manned Manned Mode means that there is an operator observing each measurement whom can go to court and testify if necessary In this mode only a still image is produced 1 to 2 measurements per second are possible depends on imag
101. ology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 18 Section 3 TruCAM System and Information Screens This section covers the screens that display system information and prepare the TruCAM for measuring speeds and capturing motion clips still images Powering ON the TruCAM 1 Press the Power button or pull and release the TRIGGER The TruCAM Splash Screen appears briefly it should look like Figure 21 Next the instrument s microcontroller performs the Self Test f all tests prove positive the Self Test Results Screen appears briefly it should look like Figure 22 Next the System Setup Screen is displayed page 19 o fall tests do not prove positive the appropriate error code will appear Figure 23 shows an example error message box o LAVERE a TECHNOLOGY HIGH TEMPERATURE ERROR CODE 53 Figure 23 powered by Linux Figure 21 Figure 22 If the Self Test indicates an error message 1 Press the Power button to power OFF the TruCAM 2 Remove and re insert the Battery Pack page 11 3 Power ON the TruCAM one more time to repeat the Self Test 4 Ifthe error repeats power OFF the TruCAM If the power source is not the problem contact LTI for assistance See the inside front cover for LTI contact information If you want to go directly to the Capture Mode 1 Pull the TRIGGER to start the Capture Mode 2 Pull the TRIGGER a second time to activate the aiming reticle Otherwise see page 19 for info
102. on generates larger file size eS Closes the TruCAM Viewer program Crosshair lt Like the TruCAM you can toggle the crosshair between f Beam lt _ Classic ES and Beam Size default A check mark appears to the left of the current selection Predefined Lists Manage Operator Names Allows you to create and manage the Operator Names Lists for use on the TruCAM System Setup Screen Manage Locations Allows you to create and manage the Locations Lists for use on the TruCAM System Setup Screen Printing Print Prints two images from the jmf file that is currently displayed The frame that displays the crosshair to indicate the speed and distance measurement 2 The final frame of the motion clip Also includes the text data related to the jmf file Figure 81 next page shows an example Print Tagged While viewing images you can tag or select individual images that you want to print page 56 This option allows you to print only the images that you tagged while browsing Laser Technology Inc TruCAM Users Manual 2nd Edition 54 3 E a Print Batch Displays the Print Selected Clip Files window that allows you to select multiple jmf files Prints two images for each jmf file selected 1 The frame that displays the crosshair to indicate the speed and distance measurement 2 The final frame of the motion clip Also includes the text data related to the jmf file To select multiple jmf fil
103. ontact LTI See inside front cover for LTI contact information RFI Considerations The TruCAM does not display a specific error message indicating the presence of radio frequency interference RFI The instrument s electronics have been designed for optimum RFI immunity If RFI is present the instrument displays an error message The exact code depends on the level and nature of the RFI Section 12 Additional Information 69 sounds from the TruGAM The TruCAM emits a variety of beeps and Sound Explanation tones during use The sounds vary and 3 Low Pitched At Power ON depend on what the instrument is doing and The table to the right is a partial list of 1 High Pitched some of the sounds that you will hear Beeps Low Pitched The instrument is attempting to lock onto a target for a speed Growl measurement 1 Low Pitched The instrument was not able to complete the intended speed and measurement due to an error An error code will be displayed 2 High Pitched to the indicate the nature of the error page 68 Beeps High Pitched The instrument successfully completed the intended speed Single Beep measurement Icons that Appear at the Top of the TruCAM LCD Touch Screen The icons are the images that display at the top of the LCD Touch Screen Explanation Li i a CS i mim oe E E El EJ S o om Bon fon ul S funk B jah an aa de BEE oe LTI logo e Tap to capt
104. pia er Eta daa ta 60 TruCAM Image Viewer Languages 0s euccxor tara e a aa ae a A A 60 Table of Contents 3 Section 10 Troubleshooting TipS 000 eee eee 61 Section 11 Serial Data Interface 0c eee ees 65 Data POL MOL is nu pst ee aa cd ek ae ee ee ee E ed ne ee 65 a 444 4624 85 So 85 eee ee eA GEE O DA SP ee GE TO et hee oes 65 Download INStrUCHONS su aba ado eho e io ye Saw ace he Se Ew we ew A a ede aaa a 65 ROOUSS GS ae ghee a ee eee Ge is Be ee a ee a A le sy Oe Boer Ee ee ee a es a ed 65 Firmware Version D Request ss variar DRG eRe RE ee Oe eG he EEE ERO EOE ES 65 SenaliNUMDECrREOUCSE sa rompa du beady De ee REE RA ea Ae ee ERAS ERA ee OE Ce oe ees oe 65 Initiate Measurement Request 0 0 cc ees 66 Stop Measurement Request 0 cc es 66 di antec triir sence bee eee es eee eee hehe oes eee oS ew ose 66 Speed Range Date Time Data Message Format 0c eee ens 66 EMO MIESSades surte cantaora ee teed SAS ee eee a GEES RAS FES ORE Es Ss 66 Exe nal Device Commands i sc pra dea ra eee ee e eee oe Ss de eS oe Ss de Be aa 67 Section 12 Additional Information 0000c eee e eee eee ees 68 Error CONGWIION S14 nenita asias aaa a eee eee ees 68 ENOT MiCSSAGCS cien 4 ae oe ee ee a Oe a eee a a ee es ee Ree eee ee ee 68 RFI Considerations sis ia seso Boe e Bus ee heed een EEE RHO SORE Re SOE SESE oa e 68 Sounds THOM the TUCAM saaa or tia Bee ken oe ae ds pucha a hoe Od eee Bh eK dee
105. play Figure 10 Adjusting the Aiming Reticle s Intensity You can vary the intensity of the aiming reticle to account for different lighting conditions The in scope aiming reticle has eight intensity settings from DIM 01 to BRIGHT 08 im 1 Tap SS or press the O soft key The display should look similar to ha Figure 11 The factory default setting is br06 2 Repeat tapping or pressing the E sort key until the desired setting is Figure 11 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 brxx value increases by 1 Ifyou press the button while br08 is displayed you will see br01 next 3 Pull the TRIGGER to accept the current setting e Powering OFF the instrument does not change this setting The next time the instrument is powered ON the setting will be the same e Restoring the Factory Default Settings page 27 resets this value to br06 secure Digital SD Card A CAUTION Do not remove the SD Card when the TruCAM is powered ON To do so could damage the SD Card e If necessary the TruCAM will attempt to recover repair damaged file system on the SD Card page 23 All data is stored on the removable SD card Each file contains the motion clip still image and all associated data Each file is encrypted SD Card using the AES 128 data encryption standard The number of files Enlarged to that can be s
106. pture Data Storage Display Camera Sensor Camera Lens GPS Real Time Clock 9 Composite Polycarbonate outer shell aluminum internal chassis 1 50 kg Includes Battery Pack does not include SD Card 3 30 pounds 1 50 kg Includes Battery Pack does not include SD Card 21 0 cm x 9 8 cm x 31 7 cm 8 27 inches x 3 86 inches x 12 47 inches NEMA 4 IP55 Water and Dust Resistant Operating 10 Cto 60 C 14 F to 140 F Charging 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Computer AT32AP7000 147 45 MHz Laser Core LPC2136 40 MHz 20 PPM 64 MB SDRAM 73 7 MHz Removable SD Card 2 GB and greater SD file system formats MS DOS FAT16 FAT32 Linux EXT2 EXT3 2 7 inch 6 9 cm 240x320 pixel color 18 bits per pixel bpp touch sensitive 3 1 MPixel 2048x1536 75 mm Manual focus and iris Channels Max Update Rate Max Altitude Maximum Velocity Receiver Sensitivity Acquisition Tracking Acquisition Times Hot Start Cold Start Re acquisition Horizontal Position Average Maximum Accuracy 20 1 Hz 18 000 meters 515 m sec 59 000 feet 1689 ft sec 142 dBm 159 dBm lt 1s lt 355 lt 1 558 2 2 meters 7 2 feet 10 meters 32 8 feet autonomous 5 meters 16 4 feet SBAS corrected Vertical Position Average 0 meters 0 feet Maximum 15 meters 49 2 feet Horizontal Velocity Time Accuracy Sy
107. r with any metal object such as wire Do not carry or store the battery with hair pins necklaces or other metal objects Do not pierce the battery with nails strike the battery with a hammer step on the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly onto the battery Do not expose the battery to water salt water or allow the battery to get wet Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 6 Do not disassemble or modify the battery The battery contains safety and protection devices which if damaged may cause the battery to generate heat rupture or ignite Do not place the battery or near fires stoves or other high temperature locations Do not set or store TruCam lithium on batteries in direct sunshine When storing batteries inside cars in hot weather be sure to keep them shaded and out of direct sun Direct sun or extreme hot temperatures may cause the battery to heat up rupture or ignite Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy Do not discharge the battery using any device except the TruCAM Using the battery in a device other than the TruCAM may damage the performance of the battery or reduce its life expectancy and if the device causes abnormal current flow it may cause the battery to become hot rupture or ignite and cause serious injury A CAUTI ON Avoid staring directly at the laser beam
108. rd to the Office PC The TruCAM does not ship with a USB cable Figure 13 O USB Cable requirements e High Speed USB 2 0 Length 1 2 meters 3 6 feet Ferrite y e Ferrite core see Figure 14 Core e A High Speed USB 2 0 cable used to transfer data from a digital camera or scanner to a PC should be compatible with the TruCAM dinos Files from the TruCAM SD Card to the Office PC Power ON the TruCAM Connect the appropriate end of the USB Cable to the TruCAM 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the PC The TruCAM will detect the USB connection Figure 15 shows the screen that will be displayed 4 On the Office PC use My Computer or Microsoft Windows Explorer to navigate to the SD Card The SD Card will appear as Drive Letter Removable Disk The drive letter varies and depends upon how your computer is setup N FP Figure 15 O e The files in the directory displayed on the PC are Read Only You can copy the files See p EIF from the SD card onto your PC You cannot delete files or write files to the TruCAM SD Card e Since you cannot change the contents of the SD card the USB cable can be removed at any time without concern of lost files or corrupting the file structure on the SD card er e The TruCAM will automatically power OFF 60 seconds after the USB cable is unplugged In Figure 16 the TruCAM will power OFF in 50 seconds The TruCAM will countdown the seconds until the unit powers OFF The cable can be
109. red on the target Scan the target both horizontally and vertically to confirm alignment in both directions Ifthe test tone pitch decreases evenly off of each side of the target adjustment is not needed The TruCAM counts the number of TRIGGER presses that are made during the Scope Alignment Test After 5 TRIGGER presses is displayed in the toolbar Tap or press the soft key to save the date and time of the last Scope Alignment Test which is displayed on the Device Information Screen page 24 f there is a discrepancy between the on target tone and the position of the aiming reticle remove the TruCAM from use and contact LTI or an LTI authorized service center to arrange for repair See the inside front cover for LTI contact information Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 46 Camera Alignment Test LTI recommends that you perform this test before or after each shift to verify that WE ascot e Call Ge the video crosshair displayed on the screen matches the position of the aiming reticle The video crosshair displayed on the screen is set at the factory when the instrument is shipped A heavy blow is the only reason that the camera and crosshair position might ever go out of alignment Always perform the Scope Alignment Test previous page before doing the Camera Alignment Test 1 Aim to the target that was used for the Scope Alignment Test and pull the TRIGGER to activate the Speed Measurement Mode Remi
110. rmation about the System Setup Screen Powering OFF the TruCAM 1 Press and hold the Power button for approximately 2 seconds It will take approximately 10 seconds for the operating system to shut down O e You can press and release the Power button to cancel the displayed screen This is useful when the toolbar button is not displayed Examples Aligning the LCD Touch Screen or if the Capture Mode is active and you want to display the System Setup Screen e To help save its battery charge the TruCAM has factory defined power OFF intervals The default intervals are listed below You can change the power OFF intervals on the Device Parameters Screen page 25 O Instrument 10 minutes LCD Backlight 2 minutes O Camera 1 minute GPS Interval 1 minute Section 3 TruCAM System and Information Screens 19 system Setup Screen When you power ON the TruCAM the instrument will perform the Self Test page 18 Upon successful completion of the Self Test the System Setup Screen is the next screen displayed e Changes to the System Setup Screen are not saved until you tap Or press the soft key However unsaved changes are valid until the TruCAM is powered OFF e f DBC is enabled the System Setup Screen will include Roadside Offset option page 38 e f Dual Speed is enabled the System Setup Screen will include 2 Speed Limits and 2 Capture Speeds page 41 ey ewer Use the stylus to select the option that you want to chang
111. rompt you to select the Locations list that you want to transfer to the SD Card e When the transfer process is complete a message box will be displayed Click the OK button to clear this message From SD Card SD Card must be in the SD Card Reader and the SD Card Reader must be inserted in one of the Office PC s USB ports e The Select File Names window will prompt you to select the Locations list that you want to transfer to the Office PC e When the transfer process is complete a message box will be displayed Click the OK button to clear this message View Locations on SD Card SD Card must be in the SD Card Reader and the SD Card Reader must be inserted in one of the Office PC s USB ports Displays the Locations list that is currently active on the SD Card Laser Technology Inc TruCAM Users Manual 2nd Edition 60 Selecting Languages The Language menu includes two options e Select TruCAM Languages e Select Viewer Languages TruCAM Languages This option allows you to view and change the language the is used to display text on the TruCAM 1 Remove the SD Card from the TruCAM man TruCam Languages nissan TruCam Languages and insert it into the SD Card Reader and then insert the reader in an available USB slot on the Office PC 2 Select Language gt Select TruCAM Languages option The Select TruCAM Languages window will be displayed and should look similar to Figure 91 A 2 The left portion of this window li
112. rt key to accept the entered value oo Range 1 to 188m Figure 60 Taking the DBC Measurement ee Aeon 1 Vehicle 1 speed amp distance 2 Vehicle 2 speed amp distance 3 Roadside Offset When DBC Mode is active the e icon is displayed at the top of the Touch Screen as Figure 61 shows Tap or press the E soft key to start the DBC Men Mode Remember to set the Roadside Offset page 39 before taking any DBC measurements 6 5 Distance between Vehicles 6 Time between Vehicles Figure 61 Laser Technology Inc TruCAM Users Manual 2nd Edition 40 1 Aim to the first leading vehicle of the pair and pull the trigger to take a measurement A _ The measured speed and distance will be displayed 1 in Figure 61 ic E E 2 Aim to the second trailing vehicle of the pair and pull the trigger to take a i i measurement The results of the DBC measurement will be displayed and should look similar to Figure 62 The crosshair displayed on the image represents when the second trailing vehicle was targeted 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to capture additional DBC measurements O e f either vehicle measurement generates an error the instrument will beep and return to the initial DBC screen resetting the sequence e The time between the first and second measurements must be less b than three seconds Otherwise the instrument will emit a low pitched gt f 3 G beep cancel the operation and return to the initial D
113. s potentially being used There are two possible situations e You are targeting a strong light source such as xenon headlights Or e A targeted vehicle is employing a laser jammer Regardless of the level of interference you will never get an erroneous speed reading e At a low level of interference a speed may be captured or an E03 error code may be displayed e Ata high level of interference an E07 error code will be displayed LCD Touch Screen AUTION To prevent damage to the Touch Screen never use any device other than the stylus that comes with the TruCAM to tap on the LCD Touch Screen If your stylus is lost or broken please contact LTI to order a replacement stylus See the inside front cover for LTI contact information ome polarized light interacts with the polarized lenses and is not a malfunction of the LCD Touch Screen In this situation you may find it is beneficial to attach the Sun Shade page 33 or adjust the LCD Backlight level page 17 The LCD Touch Screen is located on the rear panel of the TruCAM The LCD Touch Screen is 7 cm 2 7 inch QVGA color and sunlight readable Your TruCAM comes with a stylus that you should use to tap on the screen You can perform two basic actions using the stylus e Tap Use the stylus to lightly touch the screen to select an item Tapping is equivalent to clicking an item with the mouse on your computer e Double tap to modify or open an option item etc e Ifthe TruCAM
114. sed on the date MM_DD Example of MM_DD is 05 04 May 4th View Details Displays Speed and Capture Limit detail TruCAM firmware version number TruCAM serial number Last Alignment Operator ID and Name Image Capture Date Time and Location and any GPS data related to the jmf file that is currently displayed Transfer Clips from SD Moves or copies the jmf files from the SD Card to the Office PC Card Refresh Clips Summary Generates or updates the Summary log file This log file is a text file that contains one record for each jmf file transferred from the SD Card to the Office PC using the TruCAM Image Viewer program By default log file location is C Program Files LTI TruCam Viewer Browse Clips Displays the Browse Clip Files window This window includes the information from the Summary log file that was generated or updated using the Refresh Clips Summary option above Save Still Image Creates jpg format of the still image Save Current Frame Creates a jpg format of the frame of a motion clip that is currently displayed Save Clip Creates avi format of the selected motion clip file Compressed The avi files can be viewed using a program such as Microsoft Windows Media Player This option generates smaller file size Save Clip Creates avi format of the selected motion clip file Un compressed The avi files can be viewed using a program such as Microsoft Windows Media Player This opti
115. self tests provide positive indication of a system fault should one occur Self Test When the TruCAM is powered ON a number of internal checks are performed During those tests all display segments are lit and a series of tones are emitted When all of the tests have successfully completed the Self Test Results Screen is displayed briefly before the instrument is ready for use If any test fails a system error message Is displayed and the instrument will not operate See page 18 or 24 for information about Self Test results HUD Integrity Test LTI recommends that you perform this test before or after each shift to verify that all in scope display segments are operating properly At power ON compare the instrument s in scope Heads Up Display to Figure 70 The lower portion of the display flashes 2 times and the aiming reticle is illuminated If the display times out before you can complete this test you will need to power OFF the TruCAM and repeat this step If any segment fails to display contact LTI or an LTI authorized service center to arrange for repair See the inside front cover for LTI contact information scope Alignment Test LTI recommends that you perform this test before or after each shift to verify proper alignment of the aiming reticle to the laser measurement beam Scope alignment is set at the factory when the instrument is shipped A heavy blow is the only reason that the aiming reticle might ever go out of al
116. sing 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 e Where is the sun located Ideally it is best to setup with the sun on your back behind the Camera This ensures the license plates and the LCD Touch Screen are both illuminated as much as possible It is also acceptable to setup with the sun to your left or right Setting up with the Camera aimed directly into the sun is not recommended and will not result in good images The optimum targeting distance is 70 meters 230 feet but good illumination and focus can increase this distance Conversely there is less natural light available on cloudy days so it may be necessary to decrease the targeting distance Hand held 15 80 meters 50 262 feet Tripod mounted 15 90 meters 50 295 feet Line of Sight Ideally you should have a clear line of sight to the target vehicle e f there is a momentary break in the laser measurement beam the instrument will accumulate data and may be able to capture the target vehicle s speed The instrument will display an error message if it cannot capture the target vehicle s speed e f there is an extend
117. st establish a permanent known distance between a shooting mark and a target Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test or between a shooting mark and two targets Delta Distance Test e Using a metal tape to measure the distance this will ensure that the measurement is accurate Other considerations e The shooting mark is where you stand to do the test and it can be an X painted on the pavement e A target can be any flat permanent structure a sign or wall for example painted with a bull s eye or other aiming point e The shooting mark and the target must form a straight line e The manner in which you stand and hold the instrument both affect the test measurements For exact readings carefully hold the instrument so the center of the TruCAM is directly over the middle of the X Section 7 Instrument Tests amp Confidence Checks 47 Fixed Distance Zero Velocity Test LTI recommends that you perform this test before or after each shift O 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 When selecting the target 3 keep in mind that the distance to the target must be greater than the minimum Y distance of the TruCAM The typical minimum distance is 15 meters 50 feet shouldbe drecty over the shooting mark To simplify the interpretation of the test results LTI recommends that the distance y between the target and the shooti
118. sts the languages that are available for a ak oad use on the TruCAM The available languages are subject to change Contact your authorized LTI Dealer for current language availability 3 Select the View SD Card button As Figure 91 Figure 91 B shows the right portion of the screen displays the languages that are on the SD Card Maximum of 4 languages J Select TruCam Languages J Select TruCam Languages TruCam Languages 4 max TruCam Languages 4 max 4 Inthe left window select the language that you want to load and then select the button The right window should be include the language that you selected An error message will be displayed if you attempt to load a 5th language Clear the error message and then delete one of the existing languages to make space for the new language To delete a language from the SD Card use the mouse to select the language that you want to delete and then select the X button 5 Select the Close button to close the window TruCAM Image Viewer Languages This option allows you to view and change the language that is used to display text in the TruCAM Image Viewer program fd Select Viewer Language E X Current Viewer Language English 1 Select Language gt Select Viewer Language option The Select Viewer Language window will be displayed and should look should look similar to Figure 92 The current language is listed at the top of the screen and the availab
119. tely 2 000 files stored e Image Quality During the capture session changing weather conditions or location of the sun may affect image quality If the image quality is not optimum it may be necessary to adjust camera settings page 30 Toolbar buttons that appear at the Bottom of the LCD Touch Screen Toolbar Alternative Button Soft Key Function Ba Playback Mode page 43 The most recently captured image will be displayed EJ m Wee Oniy Mode page 37 Video Only Mode page 37 Rear Plate Mode page 37 This button is only displayed when the Video Only Mode is active Speed Measurement Mode page 35 Tap to advance to the next three options on the Capture Session Toolbar aa Tap to adjust Shutter Speed page 31 C Tap to adjust the intensity of the aiming reticle and HUD page 13 imi Tap to adjust the intensity of the LCD backlight page 17 Night Time Mode Hardware requirements apply This manual does not cover this mode it is covered in a separate document Weather Mode page 36 Zoom Function Tap to enlarge detail of the displayed image Coarse Motion Clip Mode includes normal display and 3 levels of zoom page 69 Fine Motion Clip Mode includes normal display and 1 level of zoom page 69 Tap to adjust White Balance page 32 Ej Tap to toggle AGC ON or OFF page 30 Auto Mode page 37 Section 5 TruCAM Capture Modes 35 speed Mode 7 hin Onn a Speed Mode is the default cap
120. the bottom of the battery Figure 4 pack as shown in Figure 4 Before applying any force ensure that the pins in the bottom of the handle are aligned with the Charging Cable 2 Plug the other end of the Charging Cable into a power outlet The color of the LED Charge indicator see Figure 5 on the Handle indicates battery charge status Orange charging Charging time is about 4 5 hours or less Ifthe LED ts not illuminated refer to the PreCharging Routine see next page Green fully charged Yellow blinking malfunction Contact LTI Service for repair See inside front cover for LTI contact information 3 When finished charging disconnect the Charging Cable from the power outlet and then disconnect from the TruCAM by gripping and pulling the green connector plug 7 EEO Charge Indicator Figure 5 Section 2 TruCAM Components 11 O If the battery charge Is very low the LED Charge Indicator may not illuminate when you plug in the Charging Cable Li ion battery cells must have a nominal voltage of approximately 2 volts within them before a large amount of current can be applied If the cells are below 2 volts a high current could be dangerous Therefore if the cell voltage Is less than the nominal 2 volts the internal charging circuit supplies a very small amount of current to slowly bring the battery charge up to a nominal voltage Precharging Routine If the LED Charge Indicator does not illuminate when the Charg
121. to the proper light level e OFF The A icon is not displayed at the top of the LCD Touch Screen AGC can not compensate for all lighting conditions and typically must be used in conjunction with an adjustment of the lens iris Section 4 Roadside Laser Camera Setu 31 Camera Lens Focus Distance During assembly the Camera is focused for 70 meters 229 feet This setting provides sharp images from 50 150 meters 150 to 500 feet 1 Pull the TRIGGER to start the Capture Mode 5 OR md i 2 Tap or press the C soft key twice to display and then tap Lu or a y wh Focus Adjustment Ring Iris Adjustment Ring press the C soft key to use the zoom function to optimize the view 3 Locate a target with defined lines on it A street sign is ideal The target should be at the Video Tracking Distance set on the System Setup Screen 4 Open the Camera Cover to access the Focus Adjustment Ring and the Iris o Adjustment Ring Figure 43 5 Aim the TruCAM at the target and adjust the lens iris for the best amount of light entering the camera Focus the Camera so you can easily read the target vehicle s license plate and readily recognize the surrounding roadway Hand held 15 80 meters 50 262 feet Tripod mounted 15 90 meters 50 295 feet Shutter Speed Shutter speed is the length of time that the shutter remains open as the image is captured and is very critical for image quality Choose faster speeds
122. ture mode When this mode is active the icon is displayed at the top of the Touch Screen as Figure 49 shows If another feature of the Capture Mode is active tap or press the O soft key to start the Speed Mode 1 Select your location and adjust the camera settings Section 4 Roadside Setup 2 Power ON the TruCAM 3 Use the aiming reticle to aim the instrument at the target vehicle s license plate and pull the TRIGGER 4 Continue to pull 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 Figure 49 A low pitched beep means that a measurement error occurred An error message will be displayed page 68 A high pitched single beep means that a speed was captured The measured speed will be displayed on the LCD and projected in the scope just below the aiming reticle While the instrument is attempting to lock onto the target as long as the TRIGGER is kept pressed it will retry the soeed measurement The instrument will attempt to lock onto the target for up to 5 seconds Information is accumulated until it gets a good measurement or generates an error message 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 O e If Video Tracking is enabl
123. ure bmp image of the image that is displayed on the LCD Touch Screen Automatic Gain Control AGC See page 30 e Displayed AGC Is on e Not Displayed AGC Is off Shutter Speed See page 31 200 1 200 second 400 1 400 second 600 1 600 second 800 1 800 second 1K0 1 1000 second 1K5 1 1500 second 2K0 1 2000 second Night Time Operation e Requires LTI IR Flash e Displayed Night Time Mode is active e Not Displayed Night Time Mode Is not active Zoom Factor Fine Motion Clip Mode 480 x 360 pixels e Yellow box indicates the Fine Motion Clip Mode e Normal 1 zoom level e Normal display is represented by the thick white outline e Zoom display is represented by the thin white outline Zoom Factor Coarse Motion Clip Mode 240 x 180 pixels e Black box indicates the Coarse Motion Clip Mode e Normal 3 zoom levels e Normal display is represented by the thick white outline e As the display zooms in the white outline gets thinner Laser Technology Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 70 p pD oaoggog ai Pall Explanation GPS Information e Displayed TruCAM is in the process of receiving GPS information e Not Displayed TruCAM is not currently in the process of receiving GPS information Speed Mode Status e Displayed Speed Mode is active e Not Displayed Speed Mode is not active Distance between Cars DBC e Displayed DBC is active e Not Displayed DBC Mode is
124. y Inc TruCAM User s Manual 2nd Edition 12 Understanding the Battery Voltage Icon The TruCAM continuously Appearance monitors its power of the source LTI has defined Battery Icon Explanation an acceptable battery 4 segments lit 75 100 estimated battery life voltage range to ensure that the instrument has sufficient battery voltage to guarantee correct operation The battery icon is located in the upper right corner of the LCD Touch Screen 3 segments lit 50 75 estimated battery life 2 segments lit 25 50 estimated battery life 1 segment lit 5 25 estimated battery life 0 segments lit and red X 5 or less estimated battery life You need to replace or recharge the battery pack as soon as possible Laser Sensors The TruCAM has three lenses on the front panel The smaller lens is the Camera Lens The top lens transmits the infrared laser signals The bottom lens receives the signals back from the target and feeds signal information to the internal circuitry The internal circuitry consists of a laser range sensor and timing analysis computation and display circuits The TruCAM determines distance through its laser range sensor by measuring the time of flight of short pulses of infrared light The TruCAM has a broad spectrum of sensitivity and can work with both reflective and non reflective targets The maximum measurement distance varies with target and environmental conditio

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