USER GUIDE - RoadPilot
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1. GEODESY A unique dimension in driving safety GEODESY uses state of the art satellite technology The GEODESY is a complete and reliable solution to fixed point Speed Detection Devices GEODESY High quality warning system No False Alarms No ast minute warnings Reliable accurate and consistent operation N B Unless you are using a re radiating antenna the Geodesy must be installed with the domed section facing upwards GEODESY User Guide Setting upthe GEODESY Positioning The GEODESY must have a clear view of the sky for the system to work The greater the exposure the better the performance In a car we recommend that you place the GEODESY on the dashboard Ona motorcycle we recommend that you place the GEODESY on the underside of your screen It is vital to install the GEODESY where it will not interfere with your safe operation of the vehicle controls and where it will not obstruct your view of the road You can use the re radiating external antenna optional extra to mount the GEODESY elsewhere It is recommended that fitting be done professionally Please note that the Geodesy must be mounted with the raised section facing upwards Check that your GEODESY Kit is complete When you unpack you must have 1 GEODESY unit 1 Desktop Modem 2 Scotch Clips 1 Power Clip 12VDC 1 240V Power Supply 2 Adhesive Pads 1 Telephone Adapter 2 Alcohol Wipes 1 Telephone Extension Cable General Please do not attempt permanent ins2. Step6 Slot the GEODESY into the power clip Your GEODESY is now ready to use When leaving the vehicle remove the GEODESY from the power clip by gently squeezing the side of the clip to release the locking catch at the top of the clip You can then slide the Geodesy out of its clip The GEODESY may take up to 45 minutes before coming online for the first time cold start Thereafter it will only take a few minutes to re establish the satellite communication link Geodesy is operable in England Scotland and Wales Operatingthe GEODESY Having inserted the GEODESY into its power clip all the operations except manually storing a user location are automatic The unit keeps the user informed as to its operative status by means of the LEDs on the front panel Status Indicator The two lights on the left are the status indicators The blue light shows that the GEODESY is online and receiving satellite signals The red light indicates the power is on The GEODESY initialising Power Indicator red page four GEODESY User Guide Motorcycle Installation The GEODESY Online Receiving satellite signal blue If at any time you have any of the scale of ten lights showing you may be within range of a camera site SDD The scale of ten display LEDs are warning lights These count up from the left in red as the GEODESY approaches an SDD location One red LED indicates a distance one tenth of the selected distance to the SDD lo
3. beep when the first red light comes on and only when the speed limit for that camera site is being exceeded ensuring that you know you are approaching the site of a camera page seven GEODESY User Guide Accessorles Optlonal Extras One of the key benefits of the GEODESY is its ability to move from one vehicle to another The following accessories may help you get the most out of your GEODESY RE RADIATING ANTENNA OFFERS BETTER MOUNTING OPTIONS ao 7 By using a re radiating antenna you are able to mount your GEODESY unit in neater and more discrete locations in your vehicle This specially tuned antenna enhances the GPS signal in a vehicle and means that a GEODESY can be mounted below dash level or in less prominent positions without losing the signal Certain UV protected windscreens act as an RF shield and therefore require use of a re radiating antenna Note If UV or heated screen then antenna to be mounted externally The re radiating antenna is available for 85 00 incl VAT Part No A002 GEODESY POWER CLIPS 25 00 incl VAT Individual purchase available to allow the use of the Geodesy in additional vehicles Available as Direct Wire or Cigarette Adaptor Connector Part No G015 and G016 respectively page eight GEODESY User Guide Speclflcatlons Range User defined between 0 3 mile and 1 7 miles factory setting 1 mile Power Consumption Less than 400mA Max 160mA Typical SDD Locati
4. Please update at least once a week Update Service The update service is free for the first six months following purchase and 50 00 incl VAT per year thereafter Failure to renew your update service in advance of your expiry date will affect the operation of your GEODESY Desktop Modem Once inserted into the Desktop Modem the GEODESY goes through a sequence of events before dialing The power indicator shows these as follows a ideghononewoke telephone network Green All 10 Scale Lights The GEODESY has completed all database updates and uploaded new locations to the RoadPilot network The GEODESY is ready for use Green 9 Scale Light The GEODESY will dial 9 first press the button to delete the dial 9 action Blue Flashing The GEODESY is online with the RoadPilot network Updating step by step Step1 Make sure that the Desktop Modem is correctly installed i e the power and telephone line are connected Step2 Insert the GEODESY into the Modem until you hear a click You should only be able to remove it from the Modem by depressing the button on the Modem If the option to dial 9 for an outside line has been set then the 9th scale light is displayed green To turn this off press the button The GEODESY will reboot and dial the RoadPilot network without using a 9 first such as a home telephone line To turn on press the button until the 9th light is illuminated Step4 The blue flashing light shows the Modem is online All l
5. Number of points on your licence Q Technology of the GEODESY QO Awareness of advanced warning in traffic Safety Implications Marital Status Single Q Divorced Separated Q Married Q Widowed Age Group Q Under 20 Q 41 50 QO 20 25 0151 60 QO 26 30 QO 61 plus u 31 40 Occupation SSS Would you recommend the GEODESY to a friend Q Yes Q No Do you have any suggestions or improvements for the GEODESY or ideas for future developments Please provide us with any comments you may have Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove GEODESY User Guide Geodesy Features 1 SPEED SENSITIVITY This feature programmes the GEODESY to alert you to the location of fixed speed cameras ONLY when you are travelling ABOVE the legal limit If the legal speed limit is being observed just the warning light function is activated Geodesy will initiate a warning at the lowest speed of locations characterised by variable speed limits 2 AUTO RANGING A feature that allows the GEODESY to provide shorter warning signals when you are travelling at lower speeds In others words the unit becomes time based rather than distance based 60 70mph You can set the signal to any distance Default to 1 mile 40 50mph The distance is reduced by 30 0 7 of a mile 30mph The distance is reduced by 50 0 5 of a mile 3 AWARENESS BEEP As agentle prompt the GEODESY will now emit a single
6. Q Yes Q No Which vehicles are intended for use with the GEODESY Motor Car Business U Pleasure Make Model Year Q Motorcycle Q Business U Pleasure Make Model Year Q Van Truck Q Business U Pleasure Make Model Year Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove GEODESY User Guide Reglstering GEODESY Ownership What is your average annual mileage U Under 12 000 miles 0 12 000 20 000 0 20 000 30 000 0 30 000 40 000 Q 40 000 50 000 Q Over 50 000 Does your job require you to drive Q Yes Q No If your job involves regular driving on average how many days per week are you on the road Gt 2 4 5 2 3 5 7 3 4 If your job involves regular driving on average how many hours per day are you on the road Q Under 2 LI6 8 LI2 4 U Over 8 LI4 6 Have you undertaken any advanced driving tuition i e Institute of Advanced Motorists Please state any driving courses attended qualifications achieved or membership What product features most influenced your GEODESY purchase Q Appearance Style Q Technology Q Portability QO Effectiveness Q Ease of Use Q Recommendation Q RoadPilot Reputation Q Editorial Q Advertisement Q Availability Q Competitive Price Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove GEODESY User Guide Reglstering GEODESY Ownership Reason for GEODESY Purchase OQ Investment in a clean licence
7. you remove it whenever your vehicle is left unattended to prevent theft Please report a stolen Geodesy as the account can be flagged with immediate effect Any subsequent download to the server will scramble the Geodesy signal affecting the operation of the stolen Geodesy Cold Start The first time the GPS engine is powered up it begins the task of calculating where it is positioned on the Earth by recording tables of information received from the satellites it finds This can take up to 45 minutes Warm Start The GPS engine has been powered down and then after a period powered up again Having already written the necessary tables the GPS engine cross checks its position by referring to the information in the tables and then goes online This can take a couple of minutes Hot Start The GPS engine has been powered down and then powered up again almost immediately going online is couple of seconds Reacquisition The GPS engine loses sight of the sky and therefore communication is temporarily broken i e going through a tunnel Power is still connected and once a clear view of the sky is next available online status is almost immediate
8. ODESY by RoadPilot ltd 43 Riverside 2 Sir Thomas Longley Road Rochester Kent ME2 4DP USER GUIDE Version 3 8 22 07 Ld WWW ROADPILOT COM T 0870 2401702 F 0870 2401704 E info roadpilot com Please complete and return the registration from the centre of this booklet Geodesy User Guide Amendments Power Clip As of the 15t October 2002 Geodesy Kits are shipped with one Cigarette Power Clip only If you wish to purchase an additional Power Clip please call us on 0870 2401702 Modem Usage Do NOT leave your Geodesy in the modem base connected to your telephone line for more than 30 minutes a day RoadPilot will not be held responsible for long periods of telephone connectivity Finder s Fee As of 15t May 2004 the finder s fee shall be a credit of 20 00 to your RoadPilot account Serial Interface From August 2003 a serial interface to a standard PC not Apple compatible is available This enables downloads to be performed via the internet This process can be faster and cost less than using a modem to update your Geodesy unit Operating Voltage Geodesy is designed to operate on 12VDC power supplies only 9 5 15VDC GEODESY User Guide User Gulde Contents Introduction to the GEODESY Setting Up Positioning Motor Vehicle Installation Motorcycle Installation Operating the GEODESY Status Indicator Alarm Display and Sounder Audio Mute Button User Locations Database Credit Incentive Databa
9. cation Two tenths of the distance is indicated by two red LEDs When the fifth LED is illuminated the display will flash slowly When the sixth LED is illuminated the sounder begins to emit a warning tone The flashes and tone will increase in frequency as you get closer to the SDD location Once the SDD location has been passed the display counts down in green Audio Alarm Mute Button Pressing the brass button whilst the GEODESY is sounding an alarm will mute the sounder Once the current SDD location has been passed the sounder is active for the next SDD location User Locatlons Pressing the Brass Report Button whilst the GEODESY is NOT in alarm status will enable the GEODESY to store the current location as a new user location The button must be held down at the location as the GEODESY counts to ten shown by the individual count of the scale of ten display LEDs All ten lights flashing red together accompanied by an audible tone will confirm the location has been stored When the report button is pressed The purpose of user locations is to automatically advise RoadPilot of new SDD locations Each user location stores the following information e Latitude e Longitude e Speed e Date and Time The next time the GEODESY is connected to the Desktop Modem or Serial Interface all the new user locations are uploaded to the RoadPilot Network RoadPilot will then act upon this new information validating each new location before entering it
10. igations and to enjoy this product for many years 1 Keep the unit and all its parts and accessories out of reach of small children 2 Do not store the unit in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices and warp certain plastics 3 Do not store the unit in cold areas When the unit warms up to its normal temperature moisture may form inside the unit which may damage electronic circuit boards 4 Do not attempt to open the unit Non expert handling of the unit may damage it 5 Do not drop knock or shake the unit Rough handling can break internal circuit boards 6 Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the GEODESY Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution If the unit appears not to be working properly please contact the RoadPilot Information Help Line Servicing Do not attempt to repair the GEODESY yourself Opening or removing covers will render the guarantee invalid Refer all servicing to the qualified RoadPilot Technical Team Every effort will be made to replace or return units within 48 hours The Morpheous Guarantee All GEODESY components and materials are covered by a full year s guarantee from date of purchase of the product Any defects that occur during normal usage will be repaired free of charge including parts and labour providing the unit has been used in accordance with our operating instructions and conditions RoadPil
11. ights may go out for approx 30 sec before the blue light starts flashing Step5 The Modem completes all communication disconnects and displays all ten scale lights as green The GEODESY returns to Step3 every two minutes until updated If any of the display LED lights are showing red then the GEODESY cannot dial because of one of the following errors GEODESY User Guide Dial up Errors Codes LED No Colour Error Action Red No Line Carrier No Line detected Check cable connections to modem and phone socket Red Modem Error Modem faulty Call RoadPilot Help line 0870 2401702 No Dial Tone Check telephone socket is connected correctly Note line must be Coe analogue no connection is possible on digital or BT Highway lines Check with your telephone company that the line gain is at maximum Red Line Busy Check answer phone or internet connections are not interfering in line Red No Answer RoadPilot server temporarily offline Wait and try again later Reglsterlng GEODESY Ownershlip Please validate your GEODESY guarantee by carefully removing this centre registration form and returning it in the prepaid envelope provided This will enable RoadPilot to activate your personalised account and improve customer service These details will serve to streamline the customer Database and provide customer demographics for RoadPilot records Please note Retail Dealership Catalogue sales must register personal details wi
12. into the system Database Credit Incentive Be part of our winning team Help us identify new speed camera installations The first GEODESY user to report a new SDD will receive a credit to their RoadPilot account Having logged a new SDD location please call the Database Hotline 0870 2401702 with clear details of the new SDD site Please include town amp village road name amp number speed zone camera type amp direction This speeds up the reliability and accuracy of validating the database Credit incentives will be subject to the correct registration of the Geodesy Due to validation credits may take 12 weeks to process GEODESY User Guide Database Update Since new SDD locations are installed and mobile SDD locations relocated typically at road works a regular download update is advised To update the database simply insert the GEODESY into the Desktop Modem Once an update is complete the GEODESY will display all ten scale lights in green The GEODESY will only dial if the line is free The GEODESY will not interrupt a busy line but will test for a free line every two minutes To avoid this process simply remove the GEODESY from the Desktop Modem Once an update is complete or in the event of difficulties in making a connection do not leave the GEODESY unattended in the Modem base Morpheous RoadPilot Limited take no responsibility for phone bills if the equipment is left unattended and makes multiple attempts to download data
13. n England Scotland and Wales page three GEODESY User Guide Motorcycle Installation Step1 Select the appropriate rounded adhesive pad to suit the installation Step2 Cut off the cigarette lighter plug from the power clip then clean the top of the power clip and the screen with the alcohol wipe Make sure that visibility is not obscured and that you can see your instruments clearly Step3 Feed the cable from the GEODESY through to the back of your instruments or to your wiring loom Safely ensure that the cable does not interfere with the operation of the motorcycle controls or steering system Step4 Locate the two power supply wires from your wiring loom One of these must be a permanent ground usually black and the other needs to be power usually red yellow blue blue red brown blue red black red white One of the wires from a front indicator is usually ground black and one of the two wires on the brake light switch is usually positive brown You may now cut the GEODESY wire to length or split the wire and cut to different lengths as appropriate Make sure that there is just enough slack so that there is no tension on any wires Step5 Now use two of the self stripping connectors scotch clips to fix the GEODESY wires to the motorcycle wires by clamping the scotch clips with pliers TIP The GEODESY draws very little current and is non polar i e it does not matter which wire goes to positive and which goes to negative
14. n will be from a cold start GEODESY does not dial up correctly No successful database updates Ensure that the GEODESY is firmly inserted in the Desktop Modem hear a click and can only be removed by depressing the button on the Desktop Modem If you have a single red or green light you will need to do it again If all the indicators are green then a successful data transfer dial up has already taken place and the GEODESY will need to be placed in a power clip before a dial up can be executed Prior to being dispatched all GEODESY units are loaded with the latest database Check that the ninth indicator is illuminated only if a nine is required to dial out Click the brass button to clear or set the ninth indicator as required Make sure that the telephone line being used is NOT ISDN ISDL or BT Highway a form of ISDN When attempting to use one of the above mentioned telephone lines the GEODESY will show a green dialup indicator alternating with a single red indicator either indicator 3 or 6 A single blue flashing light indicates that data is being transferred and the GEODESY must not be removed from the Desktop Modem until all the lights are showing green If removed the transfer will fail to complete Please allow the Geodesy a couple of attempts to dial page ten GEODESY User Guide Updating step by step Every GEODESY despatched by RoadPilot has been updated so there is no real reason to update your GEODESY when y
15. ons Storage for 6000 SDD locations User Locations Storage for 500 new user locations Audio Alert Adjustable up to 70dBA as 1m Colour Display Adjustable day night brightness setting Reacquisition 0 1 seconds average Water Resistance Splash proof suitable for motorcycle mounting Operating Range 40 deg C to 85 deg C Backup Battery Lithium coin cell Power Requirements 7 to 16 VAC or dc non polarised 400mA max not 24V Communications Interface RoadPilot proprietary encoded Download Device Modem or optional Serial Interface G011 Modem Update Update time approximately 4 5 minutes Dimensions Length 115mm Height 22mm Width 62mm Glossary Reference Description Drivers Vehicle amp Motorcycle Operators User Location New Speed Detection Device located by user Collision Hot Spot High risk roads based on KSI killed or seriously injured rates Offline to Online GEODESY goes into low power state continually processing when power is removed to reduce time delay when power is reapplied Range Distance at which advanced warning is determined Database Determining and compiling all fixed SDD locations GPS Global Positioning Systems SDD Speed Detection Device these include GATSO MULTANOVA MAROM SPEED VIOLATION DETECTION DETERRENT DIGITAL CAMERAS SPECS SPEEDCHECK RACAL GOLDEN RIVER MARKSMAN 850 GEODESY User Guide Trouble Shooting the GEODESY does not go online No blue satellite communication indicat
16. or illuminated ion power clip If the GEODESY is powering up for the first time it will need to learn its position this can take up to 45 minutes Whilst learning its position the GEODESY records the information from the satellites in tables that are referred to when it next powers up If the satellite it is communicating with disappears over the horizon the table is scrapped and the whole process of finding another satellite starts again Once valid tables are built the GEODESY goes online with the blue communication indicator illuminates Like all engines the more it is used the better it works After the first time it should take a few seconds to come online again Ensure that the GEODESY is mounted the correct way with the dome shaped antenna side facing upwards in the power clip Make sure that the GEODESY has a clear view of the sky in order for the GPS engine to communicate with the available satellites Try moving to Geodesy closer to the middle of the dash If the vehicle is of one of the latest models with heat reflective windscreen try using the GEODESY outside of the vehicle whilst stationary as some models have reflective windscreen which deplete the GPS signal If the GEODESY goes online then a re radiating antenna would be the solution If any doubt about windscreen please ask the vehicle manufacturer If the Geodesy is left powered with no satellite view for a period of time it may lose its primary position record and reacquisitio
17. ot guarantees this product against defects in materials and workmanship If your product is found to be defective in materials or workmanship it will be repaired or replaced at our discretion free of charge To register your guarantee please complete and return the registration card within two weeks of purchase page eleven ese are NOT sneed cameras Red light cameras are always between 20 and 40 yards from a set of traffic lights These cameras DO NOT log your speed they only capture the offence of jumping a red light UILIEME RoadPilot Limited RoadPilot leads in a new era of innovation and technology where our customers benefit from high technology solutions We have launched the first accurate and reliable safety device guided by Global Positioning Systems GPS by identifying the black spot locations favoured by Traffic Enforcement for speed detection devices SDD Geodesy is operable in England Scotland and Wales We thank you for making the right choice and expect that your GEODESY will give you many years of quality service Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this User Guide for future reference Quality Service and Customer Care RoadPilot units are extremely robust and reliable and our research and development ensures that the unit is always up to date incorporating the very latest technology Security Your GEODESY is a valuable and portable piece of equipment and we would recommend that
18. ou first receive it The Master Database can take between three and five minutes to download national rate The recommended update period is once a week Customlisingthe GEODESY The GEODESY provides the user with the ability to change characteristics of the GEODESY This provides the user with a great deal of flexibility and control over their driving environment The GEODESY can be suitably tailored by changing certain settings Display Brightness Display colour automatically adjusts day and night brightness via an atomic clock Each colour can be individually changed to suit 0 to 100 Factory setting is day 90 and night 10 Volume The volume of the sounder can be adjusted from muted to 100 93 decibels Factory setting is 50 Range The user can select the distance at which the GEODESY will warn the driver of an approaching SDD location Range is from 0 3 mile to a maximum of 1 7 miles The factory setting is 1 mile To make any of the above changes takes less than a minute Call the RoadPilot Technical Team on 0870 2401702 quoting your name and serial number The changes will automatically be downloaded to your Geodesy on your next update via the Desktop Modem or ask about the Serial Interface Care and Malntenance To get the most from your product please note the following advice Your unit is a product of superior design and manufacture and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfil the guarantee obl
19. se Update Desktop Modem Updating Step by Step Guide Geodesy Plus Features Accessories Optional Extras Specifications Glossary Trouble Shooting Customising the GEODESY Care and Maintenance Servicing The RoadPilot Guarantee Cameras covered by the GEODESY Cameras NOT covered by the GEODESY ODDWDNDDMDOAIAATARARWWWW PDP Technicallinformation Helpline Answers to technical queries and advice is available on the technical information help line on 0870 2401702 Returns Pollcy If you experience technical problems please call RoadPilot on 0870 2401701 for advice if you need to return the equipment a returns number RMA must be obtained before sending your unit back GEODESY User Guide GEODESY ata Glance Satellite communication indicator Mae Power indicator EZ 1 10th of the distance from location 2 10th of the distance from location eae 3 10th of thte distance from loaction Be 1 10 full red indicates speed camera location I Report button for storing new SDD locations ae Audio alarm mute button Eg Designer GPS engine a Tough weather resistant casing Built in RoadPilot database KS GPS antenna with state of the art GPS receiver Introductlontothe GEODESY By bringing together the latest satellite technology and a vast range of flexible services and features GEODESY puts you in control of the way you use Britain s roads With GEODESY you have the choice to protect your licence and your life
20. tallation unless you are competent to do so Modern cars and motorcycles often have complex and delicate electrical systems which could be damaged if care is not taken Refer to a professional installer where there is any doubt Please ensure that self fitting of this device does not invalidate any vehicle manufacturer s warranty Please note RoadPilot Ltd accepts no responsibility for damage caused by fitting to either the vehicle or any of its components Motor Vehicle Installation Power Clip with Cigarette Connector Step1 Select the appropriate square block adhesive pad to suit the installation Step2 Clean the underside of the power clip and the dashboard with alcohol wipe Step3 Stick the adhesive pad to the underside of the power clip position it on the dashboard and press firmly Step4 Insert the cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Some cars require the ignition to be ON See next section for permanent wiring details Step5 Slot the GEODESY into the power clip Your GEODESY is now ready to use When leaving the vehicle remove the GEODESY from the power clip by gently squeezing the side of the clip to release the locking catch at the top of the clip You can then slide the Geodesy out of its clip The GEODESY may take up to 45 minutes before coming online for the first time cold start Thereafter it will only take a few minutes to re establish the satellite communication link Geodesy is operable i
21. th RoadPilot to open a GEODESY account Registration documents MUST be returned within 7 days of purchase RoadPilot is registered with the Data Protection Act and all information provided will be for the sole use of the Marketing Department only and will NOT be divulged to a third party RoadPilot to use this information as described above Yes Q No Thank you Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove amp Return Remove GEODESY User Guide ReglsterlIng GEODESY Ownership Today s Date Title Day Telephone no First Name Evening Telephone no Surname Mobile no Postal Address Fax no Email Address Post Code GEODESY Serial no Please include zeros as these denote the batch number How did you learn about the GEODESY ee How did you purchase the GEODESY Q RoadPilot Telephone Sales U Fax Order Form Q RoadPilot Website Dealer Name of Dealer QO RoadPilot Exhibition Q Retail Name of Retailer QO Catalogue Name of Catalogue Purchase Date Please attach proof of purchase if not bought directly from RoadPilot Copy proof of purchase will validate your RoadPilot guarantee Payment Method Q Cash QO Credit Card Q Cheque Q Other What reason prompted the GEODESY purchase L Information Pack O Gift Q Recommendation LJ Media Press Which publication influenced your decision _ lt Who did you buy the GEODESY for Please notify me of NEW product releases by email
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