Kustom Signals EAGLE II Operator's Manual

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EAGLE® II

Traffic Safety Radar

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

P/N 006-0765-40

REV. 0

This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission of Kustom Signals, Inc., 9325 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215-3347

Customer Service 1-800-835-0156 or (620) 431-2700 Sales Department 1-800-4-KUSTOM or (913) 492-1400

Table Of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION..........................................................1.1

2. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................2.1

2.0. G

ENERAL

...................................................................2.1

2.1. OPERATIONAL ...........................................................2.2

3. INSPECTION & MOUNTING....................................3.1

3.0. I

3.1. M

3.2. E

NITIAL INSPECTION

ATERIALS SUPPLIED

QUIPMENT MOUNTING

..................................................3.1

...............................................3.1

............................................3.2

4. UNIT DESCRIPTION...................................................4.1

4.0. F

4.1. R

4.2. R

RONT PANEL

EAR PANEL EMOTE CONTROL

............................................................4.1

..............................................................4.3

....................................................4.4

5. GENERAL THEORY OF OPERATION...................5.1

5.0. GENERAL THEORY ....................................................5.1

5.1. MICROWAVE RF EMISSIONS.....................................5.2

6. TESTING PROCEDURES...........................................6.1

6.0. O

VERVIEW

.................................................................6.1

6.1. POWER ON.................................................................6.1

6.2. AUTOMATIC SELF-TEST............................................6.2

6.3. M

6.4. A

6.5. T

6.6. M

ANUAL TEST

CCURACY TESTING

UNING FORK TESTING

OVING MODE TEST

...........................................................6.2

.................................................6.3

.............................................6.4

................................................6.8

6.7. SPEEDOMETER INPUT SYNCHRONIZATION ...............6.8

7. SYSTEM OPERATION................................................7.1

7.0. O

7.1. S

7.2. S

7.3. M

PERATING MODES ETUP TATIONARY OPERATION

OVING OPERATION

.........................................................................7.2

...................................................7.1

.........................................7.4

.................................................7.6

7.4. SPEEDOMETER PULSE OPERATION ...........................7.9

Table Of Contents

7.5. S

7.6. M

ETTING FAN INTERFERENCE FILTER MODE

AINTENANCE MODE

.............................................7.10

............7.9

8. INTERFERENCE..........................................................8.1

8.0. OVERVIEW.................................................................8.1

8.1. NATURAL INFLUENCES .............................................8.1

8.2. MAN-M

8.3. G

ROUNDSPEED

ADE INFLUENCES

..........................................................8.5

..........................................8.2

9. RECOMMENDED CARE & MAINTENANCE.......9.1

9.0. CARE OF THE EAGLE II.............................................9.1

10. CASE LAW...............................................................10.1

11. FCC LICENSING....................................................11.1

11.0. FCC – T

11.1. FCC – L

RANSMITTER RULES AMENDED ICENSING

...............................................11.2

............11.1

12. TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................12.1

13. OPTIONS...................................................................13.1

13.0. O

13.1. O

13.2. O

PTIONS SETUP PTIONS DESCRIPTIONS PTIONS EXAMPLES

....................................................13.1

......................................13.2

............................................13.3

14. WARRANTY............................................................14.1

Section 1—Introduction

1. INTRODUCTION

The Kustom Signals’ Eagle® II series radar units come from a long-standing commitment to the law enforcement community to provide quality, state-of-the-art speed measuring equipment. The Eagle® II series radar units incorporate features that have never been available on moving radar before.

Eagle® II units use Digital Signal Processing (DSP), which allows Kustom Signals designers the opportunity to add features such as same direction - fastest vehicle mode and the newest feature on all Eagle® II series units, TruTrak. This feature automatically directs the DSP to search in a very small speed range for the patrol speed return, thus eliminating false patrol speeds while stopped at a traffic light, combined speeds, splitting speeds, and shadowing. To add to the efficiency of the units, Eagle® II radar are available in either K-Band or Ka-Band frequencies.

All of these features and performance standards are packed into a small, lightweight unit, providing the most flexibility for the operator.

1.1

10.8 VDC to 16.5 VDC, 1.0 amp

Section 2--Specifications

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.0. General

Type: Two piece, Moving/Stationary,

True Doppler radar system.

Frequency: 24.150 GHz + .1 GHz (K-band)

33.4 to 36 GHz + .1 GHz (KaBand).

Tuning Forks: Forks stamped with “KSI Ka-

Band” are for units with microwave frequency 35.5 GHz. Forks for any other Ka-Band frequency will have that frequency clearly labeled on the fork.

Band Selection: Automatic frequency sensing of

selected antenna, K or Ka.

System Accuracy: Stationary--+1 MPH (+2 km/h)

Moving--+1/-2 MPH (+2/-3 km/h).

Operating Voltage:

max. Nominal Power Reqm'ts: Voltage (VDC) Current (A) Without displays illum: 13.6 0.65

With displays illum: 13.6 0.85 Without target present: 13.6 0.65 With target present: 13.6 0.75 Standby (HOLD):

13.6 0.40

Reverse Voltage Protection:

Diode protection. No damage if

power supply leads are reversed.

2.1

Section 2--Specifications

Electronic Components: 100% solid state; integrated

circuits, microprocessors and

transistors tested for reliability. Operating Temperature: -22F to +140F

-30C to +60C

90% relative humidity at 37°C,

non-condensing. Dimensions:

Counting Unit Height:

1.08" (2.74 cm)

Width: 6.50" (16.51 cm) w/o mtg.

knobs Depth: 3.75" (9.52 cm) Weight: 15 oz (0.43kg) w/o pwr cord Display Unit Height:

1.75" (4.44 cm) Width: 6.50" (16.51 cm) Depth: 1.25" (3.17 cm) Weight: 13 oz (0.37 kg)

2.1. Operational

Speed Processor:

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) performs all signal analysis.

Operational Processor: All functions are microprocessor

controlled.

Manual Test: LED and light segment check;

checks internal calibration and performs cross check of quartz crystals for accuracy.

Automatic self test: Comparison of quartz crystals

done periodically (5 minutes maximum period) and upon every mode change. "Err 4" displayed if an error is found.

2.2

40 to 90 mph (5 dB from 60 to 90).

Section 2--Specifications

Lock Time: Instantaneous. Patrol Window: Displays patrol speed. Target Window: Displays truncated target speed. Lock Window: Displays locked target speed. Display Type: High brightness LED

Target, Patrol and Lock - .3" (7.62 mm).

Light Intensity: Automatic dimming to ambient

conditions.

Automatic Clear: All displays are cleared when

mode of operation changes.

Speed Range: Meets IACP/NHTSA

specifications. Stationary: Target channel sensitivity of 10 dB from 35 mph to 90 mph (5 db from 60 to 90).

Moving (opposite direction): within 10 dB for targets between

Stationary: 10 to 199

Patrol: Selectable 10 or 20 to 99 MPH

Target: Maximum target speed is function

Maximum closing K-band speed not to exceed 210 mph.

16 to 320 km/h

16 or 32 to 159 km/h. Typical patrol speeds to 130 MPH (209 km/h).

of combined patrol and target speeds to 199 MPH (320 km/h).

2.3

Section 2--Specifications

Indicators:

Low Voltage: "Lo" displayed in TARGET

window when supply voltage falls below input of 10.8 VDC. Locked speeds will remain.

Radio Frequency Interference:

"rFi" is displayed in TARGET window during radio frequency interference. Active speed displays will blank during this condition. Locked speeds will remain.

Error: "ErX" (“X”=4, 5, or 6) is

displayed in TARGET window when an internal error in the operating system is detected. Active speed displays will blank. Locked speeds will remain.

Hold: "HLd" is displayed in TARGET

window when system is not transmitting. Controlled by remote or front panel switch.

Road Graphic: These indicators are used to show

the mode of operation and selected antenna.

2.4

Section 2--Specifications

Antenna: Height K-band 3.25" (8.26 cm) Ka-Band (ALL) 2.52" (6.4 cm)

Width K-band

7.3" (18.54 cm)

Ka-Band (ALL) 2.52" (6.4 cm) Depth

K-band 3.6" (9.14 cm) Ka-Band 3.2" (8.13 cm) Ka-DCM 3.75" (9.5 cm)

Weight K-band 1.88 lbs (0.85 kg) Ka-Band 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg) Ka-DCM 0.88 lbs (0.40 kg)

Microwave Source: Gunn-Effect Diode. Beam Width:

K-band 12 degrees Ka-Band (ALL) 12 degrees

Power Density: Less than 5 mW/cm2 all bands. Side Lobes: 25 dB below main lobe. Polarization: Circular Receiver: Low noise Schottky diodes. Weather Resistant: For mounting inside or outside

vehicle.

2.5

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

3. INSPECTION & MOUNTING

3.0. Initial Inspection

Before installing your Eagle II, please take a moment to carefully inspect it for damage caused by shipping. Contact the shipping carrier at once if you notice any damage.

Remove the unit from the shipping carton and check the packing list against your original purchase order. If the shipment is incomplete or a parts error has been made, please contact your district sales manager or Kustom Signals Customer Service Department at (620) 431-2700 or 800-835-0156.

3.1. Materials Supplied Description

The following equipment is normally included: Wired remote control

Windshield Mount Mounting Bail 35 MPH Tuning Fork (for K and some Ka-Band

antennas)

65 MPH Tuning Fork (for K and some Ka-Band

antennas) 30 MPH Tuning Fork (for some Ka-Band antennas) 55 MPH Tuning Fork (for some Ka-Band antennas) Operator's Manual

Optional

Wireless Remote Control Battery Pack and Charger 7 or 12-inch Dash Mount Window Mount Heavy Duty Carrying Case Auxiliary Power Receptacle Cable

3.1

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

3.2. Equipment Mounting

3.2.0. Auxiliary Power Receptacle

Cigarette lighter receptacles have been the traditional source of power for traffic radar over the years. In the newer vehicles, it is possible that poor grounding of this receptacle, electrical noise from the vehicle's alternator charging system, electrical fuel pump and microprocessor noise can combine to create an unacceptably high level of ambient electronic interference.

This interference can affect the radar's performance in several ways: decreased range, no target speeds being displayed or abnormal tones or noise in the audio. Available for each Eagle II radar system is an auxiliary power receptacle, which mounts under the dashboard and wires directly to the battery.

1. Mount the receptacle in the desired location using the

hardware provided.

2. Connect the black wire to the receptacle's mounting

bracket. Connect the white wire (with Faston terminal) to the rear plug of the receptacle. Route the cable through the firewall and up to the battery.

3. Connect the white wire of the power cable to the battery

(+) positive terminal and the black wire to the (-) negative terminal.

4. The Auxiliary power receptacle is supplied with a 2 amp

fuse to protect the battery should the cable become shorted.

3.2

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

3.2.1. Indicator Unit

CAUTION: Equipment mounted in 1994 and later series

police vehicles may interfere with the operation of passenger side airbags. Please refer to the vehicle manufacturer or your Kustom Signals District Manager for additional information on safe mounting areas within the vehicle.

1. The indicator unit contains the unit’s displays, switches,

the circuit boards and processor. The Eagle II's display panel can be located overhead, on the dashboard or on the radio rack.

2. Locate mounting bail. Position the indicator for best

viewing position in the patrol vehicle and mark the location for the mounting screws.

3. Drill a small pilot hole at the marked locations.

4. Set the bail bracket in place and secure to the dashboard

or other mounting location with mounting screws.

3.3

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

3.2.2. Front Antenna Mounting

Provided with the Eagle II is a windshield mount for the antenna. Contact your District Manager or Kustom Signals' Customer Service department for other optional antenna mounts.

NOTE: Mounting of the antenna bracket to the dashboard

or any metal bracket (such as the radio rack) may cause improper grounding of the antenna. This would be noticed by reduced range and/or a high pitched squeal in the audio. Use of the Kustom Signals' isolation kit, P/N 050-0200-00 will eliminate improper grounding.

1. Attach the antenna to the mount.

2. Connect the antenna to the Eagle II's indicator unit, front

antenna port. Refer to Section 4.1 for antenna port location.

3. Connect the Eagle II's power connector to the proper

power source. See Section 3.2.0.

4. Momentarily depress the POWER switch on the front

panel of the Eagle II (refer to Section 4.0 for location and function of front panel switches). It will process through a lamp test and internal test as described later in Section 6. Select Stationary mode by depressing the MODE switch, if necessary. Both direction antenna/mode indicators (front antenna) will be lit.

Stationary Mode

Front Antenna

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Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

5. Momentarily depress the AUDIO then the MODE

switch. This places the Eagle II in the unsquelched (audio on) mode. If necessary, depress the AUDIO switch then the RANGE (up) switch to increase the audio level.

6. Start the patrol vehicle and position the A/C - heater fan

to a mid-range speed. Move the antenna/mounting bracket to different positions on the windshield while listening to the audio. If there is fan interference, the audio will have a raspy sound instead of just noise. Position the antenna to minimize the amount of fan interference. Mark this position on the outside of the windshield, using a grease pencil.

The fan interference filter developed for the Eagle II radar series can be turned on or off at the discretion of the operator. To check the status of this filter, momentarily depress the RANGE switch. The word "rnG" will appear in the TARGET window and the range setting (1-6) will appear in the PATROL window.

While "rnG" is being displayed, depress the MODE switch. This will change the TARGET display to "FAn", remove the range number in the PATROL display, and display "On" (fan interference filter ON) or "OFF" (fan interference filter OFF) in the LOCK window. To change the status of the filter, press the MODE switch again. The system will time out and exit this mode after approximately 2 seconds from the last switch entry; or press HOLD to immediately return to the radar mode.

NOTE: Some degradation of target capture may be noted

with the filter activated. For maximum performance, if the patrol vehicle has little or no fan interference, it is suggested that the fan interference filter be turned off.

3.5

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

7. After the optimum antenna position has been found, glue

the bracket to the windshield using the adhesive provided.

8. Position of the antenna:

Stationary: Maximum performance of the

system will be achieved when the antenna is pointed directly toward the vehicles being monitored.

Moving: Aim the antenna parallel to

the ground and straight down the roadway.

3.2.3. Rear Antenna Mounting

1. Place the antenna on the rear-mounting bracket.

2. Follow the procedure for determining any fan

interference per Section 3.2.2, steps 4-6. Set the Eagle II for stationary mode, rear antenna.

Stationary Mode

Rear Antenna

3. After the optimum position has been located (and marked

per 3.2.3 step 6), permanently attach the mount to the rear window using the adhesive provided.

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Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

4. Position the antenna cable behind the rear seat and under

the rear floorboard, then route up to the logic unit and connect. This method of mounting will minimize the antenna from moving around in the vehicle should it break loose in an accident. It should also prevent anyone from using the cable as a weapon against the officer.

5. Position the antenna parallel to the ground and straight

down the roadway.

3.2.4. Speedometer Pulse Cable Installation

1. The speedometer pulse cable has a two-conductor plug

at one end and no plug at the other end. The plug connects into the “SPDOMTR” connector on the rear panel of the Eagle II.

2. The bare end of the speedometer pulse cable will be

connected to the patrol vehicle’s electrical speedometer input cable using the splice connector provided. Due to the vast number of models, makes and years of vehicles, we have moved access to specific vehicle diagrams online, where information can be better maintained and distributed.

Installation details can be accessed at:

http://www.kustomsignals.com

(select: radar fixed mount)

For information on connecting the TruTrak cable, refer to the Kustom website above. For information regarding motorcycle mounts, refer to instructions in the mount kits.

NOTE: Only the inner conductor of the speedometer pulse

cable is used. The outer shield is not connected.

3.7

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

If your vehicle year, make and/or model is not listed or you need hard copies, please contact Kustom’s Customer Service Department at (800) 835-0156. If you are outside of the US and Canada, please call (620) 431-

2700.

3.8

Section 4—Unit Description

4. UNIT DESCRIPTION

4.0. Front Panel

A B C

LOCKTARGET SPEED

LOCK-

REL

TEST AUDIO RANGE HOLD POWERMODE

EAGLE II

KUSTOM SIGNALS, INC.

E F G H I K L

PATROL SPEED

TEST

A. TARGET SPEED Displays the strongest speed of

target vehicles in both stationary and moving modes.

B. Road Graphic Graphic indicates which antenna

is selected and the mode of operation.

C. LOCK Display Displays locked target speeds.

D. PATROL SPEED Displays the speed of the patrol

vehicle.

E. LOCK/RELEASE Switch used to lock and unlock

target and patrol vehicle speeds.

F. TEST Switch used to test the internal

accuracy and activate displays.

4.1

level of audio currently selected.

Section 4—Unit Description

G. MODE Switch used to select moving or

stationary mode. Secondary functions are to squelch or unsquelch audio and to set fan interference filter on or off.

H. AUDIO (ê) This switch used to display the

Secondary function is the decrement (down) control.

I. RANGE (é) Switch used to place the Eagle II

in the range set mode. Secondary function is the increment (up) control.

J. IR Window

Infrared wireless control window.

K. HOLD This switch used to turn the

microwave transmitter on and off.

L. POWER Pushbutton control for power-on.

M. Ambient Light

Detector

Detects ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness of displays automatically.

N. Test indicator Indicates that the unit is in test

mode.

4.2

Section 4—Unit Description

4.1. Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Eagle II has connectors for two antennas, remote control (wireless or wired), RS232 I/O port and Speedometer input cable. In addition, there is a captive power cord attached to the rear panel.

Located on the left side of the rear panel is a 3.5 mm connector for the external wired remote control.

Next to the remote control connector is the Speedometer Input Cable connector. This cable attaches to the vehicle’s speedometer to assist the DSP to process proper patrol speed.

PORT 1 will drive a Kustom Signals Giant Display or can be connected to an Eyewitness® in-car video system. This port provides speed and status information to external devices.

The power cord is permanently attached to the logic unit. It supplies power to the system from the patrol vehicle's cigarette lighter receptacle, auxiliary power receptacle or portable battery pack. The power input is reverse polarity protected and protected from over-voltage and over-current conditions.

4.3

Section 4—Unit Description

4.2. Remote Control

LOCK

REL

HOLD

PAT SEL

FRNT

REAR

EAGLE II

KUSTOM SIGNALS, INC.

The remote control is available in either a wired or wireless version. The wired version plugs directly into the back panel's remote jack. The wireless remote uses an infrared sensor that plugs into the remote jack. The sensor is then secured in a location that allows convenient reception of the remote's infrared commands. The remote control units are otherwise identical.

A. LOCK REL

(LOCK-RELEASE)

B. HOLD This switch is used to turn the

C. FRONT REAR Switches between the front or

This pushbutton switch is used for locking and releasing target and patrol speeds.

microwave transmitter on and off.

rear antenna.

4.4

Pressing it twice displays “SNC”

Section 4—Unit Description

D. PAT SEL

(PATROL SELECT)

In the locked mode, this switch will blank the patrol speed display. Depressing the switch a second time redisplays the locked patrol speed. In the unlocked mode, pressing the switch displays the current minimum patrol speed setting.

and allows speedometer input synchronization.

4.2.0. Broken or Lost remote

If the remote control is broken or lost, the operator can access most of the radar functions by placing the Eagle II in a default mode.

1. Power the Eagle II off.

2. Depress and HOLD the power switch. During the

power-on test sequence the unit will display the lamp test, internal test, and audio (Aud) and range (rnG) levels. Release the power switch when the "Aud" or "rnG" display is on.

3. The mode/antenna indicators will show moving mode,

front antenna.

4. Using the front panel switches, the operator can access

the following controls: RF hold, stationary and moving modes, lock/release, test, and speedometer input synchronization.

5. The rear antenna will not be accessible without a remote

control.

6. The Eagle II will restore remote control access

automatically upon receiving the first remote control command.

4.5

Section 5--General Theory of Operation

5. GENERAL THEORY OF OPERATION

5.0. General Theory

The Eagle II moving radar system transmits a radio frequency on either K-Band, or Ka-Band, in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. A portion of the transmitted signal strikes the surface of the roadway and surrounding terrain and reflects back to the antenna. The signal is captured by the antenna and down-converted into Doppler where the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) translates the signal into the speed of the patrol vehicle (groundspeed) and is displayed in the PATROL display.

The Eagle II series has an exclusive feature from Kustom Signals using the patrol vehicle’s speedometer pulses which steers the DSP processor to look for the Doppler signal in a specific speed range. This feature will eliminate the often annoying anomalies such as shadowing, combined patrol speeds, splitting speeds, and displaying speeds in the PATROL window when stopped at a traffic light or sign.

In moving opposite direction mode, a portion of the transmitted signal strikes an oncoming vehicle (target vehicle) and returns to the antenna at a higher frequency because the two objects (patrol vehicle and target vehicle) are converging. Then the counting unit measures the speed of convergence, or combined speed, of the patrol vehicle and target vehicle.

After receiving the Doppler signal, the counting unit automatically computes the difference between the speed of the patrol vehicle and the target vehicle. The speed of the approaching vehicle registers in the TARGET display. If, for example, a patrol vehicle is traveling 55 MPH and an approaching vehicle is traveling at 65 MPH, the Eagle II would process the groundspeed of 55 MPH and the combined speed of 120 MPH. The DSP would subtract the

5.1

Section 5--General Theory of Operation

patrol speed from the combined speed (120 - 55 = 65). The PATROL display would indicate 55 and the TARGET display would indicate 65.

5.1. Microwave RF Emissions

Traffic radar operators may have some questions about the biological effects of exposure to the microwave energy produced by the radar devices. According to all credible evidence, the emission levels resulting from traffic radar use pose no threat whatsoever, either to the radar operator or to target vehicle occupants.

One widely recognized authority for safe limits of nonionizing radiation exposure is the American National Standards Institute, which recommends maximum exposure levels for the frequencies on which Kustom traffic radar systems operate (ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999, "Standard for Safety Levels With Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz"). These exposure levels, expressed in terms of power density are 10 mW/cm2 for K-band and Ka-Band radar units. Similarly, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, recommends a 10 mW/cm2 exposure limit for all three frequency bands ("Radiation Protection Guide", 29 CFR, Chapter XVII, Subpart G, Part 1910.97). This limit is clearly accepted by most reputable scientific and medical authorities.

Kustom radar systems utilize microwave transmitters which produce aperture power densities, measured directly at the face of the antenna, in the range of approximately 0.3 to 2.3 mW/cm2. Typical levels for the vast majority of units are in the 0.4 to 1.0 mW/cm2 range, which is but a small fraction of the recognized safe limits. Bear in mind that these are level measurements taken directly in the main beam of the antenna, and that the power densities produced at the sides and rear of the unit are typically at least one hundred times lower than in the main beam.

5.2

Section 5--General Theory of Operation

Another reference document on this topic is a DOT publication entitled "Field Strength Measurements of Speed Measuring Radar Units" (NHTSA Technical Report #DOTHS-805 928). This report documents a series of tests performed by the National Bureau of Standards on twentytwo commonly used models of traffic radar units, from six different manufacturers including Kustom. Aperture power density levels measured were from 0.25 to 2.82 mW/cm2, while back-lobe (behind the antenna) power density values ranged from 0.001 to 0.02 mW/cm2. These measurements were obtained with the radars mounted inside vehicles, as in normal operating conditions. Since the NBS study, other laboratories have duplicated these types of measurements, producing consistently similar results.

For a free copy of the latest information regarding the safe human exposure standards, please call or write Kustom to request the "RF Emissions Packet." You may contact us at our corporate headquarters:

Kustom Signals, Inc. 9325 Pflumm Lenexa, KS 66215-3347 (913)492-1400

While traffic radar devices do emit microwave energy, the levels are so low that there are no probable harmful effects. You may use your Kustom radar unit with complete confidence in its safety, as well as in its accuracy.

5.3

Section 6--Testing Procedures

6. TESTING PROCEDURES

6.0. Overview

The internal test and tuning fork tests explained below should be conducted at the beginning and end of each patrol shift to ensure the accuracy and functionality of the unit. The results of these tests may be recorded in a radar log, similar to the log found at the end of this manual.

6.1. Power On

Momentarily depress the POWER switch. The unit will display all LED display segments (888) and turn on all lamps and indicators on the front panel. After approximately 1 second, the unit will perform several internal tests and a crystal cross check to verify the accuracy of the speed processing circuitry.

If these pass successfully, the unit will display "PAS" in the TARGET display (stationary operation) or both the TARGET and PATROL displays if the unit is in the moving mode of operation. This will remain for approximately 1 second. The TARGET display will then indicate "Aud" and the PATROL speed window will display the audio volume level last selected (0 - 9). A short tone at this volume level will be heard in the speaker.

One second later, "rnG" will be displayed in the TARGET window and the PATROL window will display the current range level (1 - 6). After another second, the displays will clear and the unit will be operational in the same mode that it was in when the unit was shut off.

6.1

Section 6--Testing Procedures

6.2. Automatic Self-Test

The Eagle II performs an internal accuracy test whenever the unit's mode of operation is changed, such as changing from moving to stationary, or upon the lapse of a maximum time period of 5 minutes, as long as the unit is powered up.

This test is automatic and will not interfere with any radar speed-readings being taken. The test does not appear in the displays, but if an error is detected during this test, the TARGET display will indicate “ErX” and further speedreadings will be inhibited.

6.3. Manual Test

The operator can depress the TEST switch at any time during normal radar operation to perform the lamp and internal tests as described in 6.4. If the Eagle II is in the stopwatch mode and a timing cycle is in process, the test switch is inoperative until the timing cycle has ended.

NOTE: The audio and range indications will not be

displayed during a manual test.

NOTE: If the antenna label reads “DCM”, the unit will

remain in the TEST state for 30 seconds after releasing the TEST switch, indicated by the flashing TEST LED. Due to the ability of the unit to reject interfering signals, the operator must place the unit in the TEST mode to read tuning forks. (See Sec. 6.5).

6.2

Section 6--Testing Procedures

6.4. Accuracy Testing

Depress the MODE switch, if necessary, to place the Eagle II in the stationary mode of operation.

Select

Stationary

Select

Antenna

MODE

FRNT

REAR

Momentarily depress the TEST switch. Holding the TEST switch depressed will light all displays. Upon releasing this switch, the Eagle II will complete the internal test. If these tests pass, the TARGET window will display "PAS". If the TEST button is held depressed for greater than 10 seconds, the internal test will proceed as a default condition.

NOTE: No audio or range indications will be shown.

Depress the MODE switch to place the unit in the moving mode. The opposite direction antenna/mode indicator will be lit.

Select

Moving

Select

Antenna

MODE

Momentarily depress the TEST switch. If the system is working properly, the unit will proceed through the lamp and internal tests as described above.

Internal test tolerance: + 0.

6.3

FRNT

REAR

Section 6--Testing Procedures

6.5. Tuning Fork Testing

Supplied with the Eagle II are two tuning forks, 35 MPH and 65 MPH (45 km/h and 80 km/h) for K and some KaBand, 30 and 55 MPH for other Ka-Band. These tuning forks will simulate moving vehicles in the stationary or moving modes.

The tuning fork tests should be conducted in an area with no traffic. If this is not possible, point the antenna upward to avoid reflections from moving vehicles.

Tuning fork test tolerance: + 1 MPH (1 km/h).

** Due to the ability of the Eagle II to reject interfering signals, if the antenna label reads “DCM” the operator must place the unit in the TEST mode to read tuning forks. Momentarily depress the TEST switch. Upon releasing this switch, the Eagle II will complete the internal tests and enter the tuning fork TEST mode. The Eagle II will remain in TEST mode for 30-seconds as indicated by the flashing TEST indicator LED.

NOTE: Since striking a tuning fork too hard may cause

harmonic oscillations that will be picked up by the fan interference filter, blanking all speed-readings, it is recommended that the operator momentarily turn the filter "OFF" during this test. (These tests can be performed without turning the filter off if the tuning forks are lightly struck.) If the fan filter is normally used, remember to reset the filter to the FAN "ON" mode after the tuning fork tests have been completed.

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Section 6--Testing Procedures

6.5.0. Stationary & Opposite Direction Moving Modes

1. Press the MODE switch, placing the Eagle II in the

stationary mode (both direction antenna/mode indicators should be on). Use the remote control to change to the desired antenna. If the unit is displaying "Hld" in the TARGET window, depress the HOLD switch on the front panel to place the unit in a transmitting mode.

Select

Stationary

Select

Antenna

MODE

FRNT

REAR

2. Depress and hold the RANGE (up) switch until 6 is

displayed in the PATROL window (maximum range). After releasing the RANGE switch, the "rnG" display will remain for 2 seconds then the displays will return to normal operation.

3. If the antenna label reads “DCM”, momentarily press

the TEST switch to enter the TEST mode. The TEST indictor will be flashing while in the TEST state. The radar system will remain in the TEST state for 30seconds. Note: pressing the TEST switch while the unit is in TEST mode will take the unit out of TEST mode immediately.

4. Lightly strike the lower speed (30 MPH, 35 MPH, or 45

km/h) tuning fork on a hard, non-metallic surface. Place and hold the tuning fork approximately 1 inch in front of the antenna.

5. Verify that the TARGET speed displays the same speed

as the tuning fork (30, 35, or 45).

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Section 6--Testing Procedures

6. Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 using the higher speed (55

MPH, 65 MPH, 80 km/h) tuning fork. The TARGET speed display should indicate the same speed as the tuning fork (55, 65, or 80).

NOTE: Since the Eagle II with an antenna labeled “DCM”

can determine that tuning fork signals are not moving targets; the speeds displayed as a result of the fork tests cannot be LOCKED. Thus step 7 cannot be performed for antennas labeled “DCM”.

7. If the antenna label does not read “DCM” while the

TARGET display is indicating the higher speed, momentarily depress the LOCK/REL switch. Verify that the LOCK display is reading 55 or 65 and a short alert tone was heard. The TARGET speed display should still indicate 55 or 65 (80 km/h) as long as the tuning fork is ringing. Depress the LOCK/REL switch a second time and the locked speed should be erased.

8. Depress the MODE switch and place the Eagle II in the

moving mode, opposite direction, front antenna. Only the patrol LED and the front, opposite direction LED indicator will be lit. If speedometer input is used, depress the TEST switch to temporarily remove the synchronization, allowing tuning fork testing.

Select

Moving

MODE

Select

Antenna

FRNT

REAR

9. If the antenna label reads “DCM”, momentarily press

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Section 6--Testing Procedures

10. Lightly strike the lower speed tuning fork on a hard,

non-metallic surface. Place it approximately 1 inch in front of the antenna. Verify that the patrol speed displayed is the speed stamped on the fork. While holding the lower speed tuning fork in front of the antenna, lightly strike the higher speed tuning fork on a hard, non-metallic surface and place it in front of the antenna at the same time.

The TARGET speed display should read 30 MPH for KBand, 25 (or 30) for Ka-Band (35 km/h). Closing speed, 65 (55), minus patrol speed, 35 (30), equals 30 (25). (80 km/h minus 45 km/h equals 35 km/h).

6.5.1. Tuning Fork Test Failure

If proper speed-readings are not obtained during the previous tests, check the following:

1. Verify that the tuning forks are the proper tuning forks

supplied with the unit.

2. Striking the tuning forks too hard or on a metallic surface

will cause spurious overtones from the tuning forks. This may cause the speed-readings to be slightly higher than specified. These readings are only momentary and the proper readings should appear as the false overtones dissipate.

NOTE: Do not move the tuning forks after they have been

placed in front of the antenna.

3. Ensure that the Eagle II is not in the HOLD mode and

that the RANGE control is set to 6 (maximum range).

4. If the antenna label reads “DCM”, the radar system must

be placed in TEST mode for the unit to read tuning forks. Press the TEST button. The radar system will remain in TEST mode for 30-seconds and will be indicated by the flashing TEST LED indicator.

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Section 6--Testing Procedures

If the proper readings cannot be obtained, remove the unit from service and send to an authorized service center for repair.

6.6. Moving Mode Test

Verification of speed-readings between the patrol vehicle's speedometer and the Eagle II's patrol speed display is another accuracy test that can be performed. These readings should be the same, or within reasonable limits, allowing for minor speedometer error.

Speedometer checks should be done on a daily basis. If a discrepancy is found, the radar unit should be removed from service until the error can be corrected.

6.7. Speedometer Input Synchronization

The initial use of the Eagle II with speedometer pulse input requires the radar unit to be synchronized with the speedometer.

1. After installation and initial testing with tuning forks,

the Eagle II should be driven at a constant speed between 30 and 70 MPH (48 and 112 km/h). Depress the PAT/SEL switch on the remote control twice. “Snc” will appear in the TARGET window and Doppler patrol speed will appear in the PATROL window.

2. Verify the patrol speedometer and the Doppler patrol

speed displayed agree within reasonable limits, and then depress and release the LOCK/REL switch. This tells the DSP processor that the current speedometer pulses (speed) and the Doppler patrol signal (radar patrol speed) agree.

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Section 6--Testing Procedures

After approximately one second, a number will briefly appear in the LOCK window. For Ford Motor Company vehicles, this synchronization number will be around 35. A BMW motorcycle will read around 10. This indicates the Eagle II is reading and comparing the speedometer pulses and the Doppler patrol signal.

NOTE: Only the actual radar Doppler signal is used

for patrol speed. The speedometer pulse input is used only to steer or guide the DSP to “look” for the patrol Doppler signal in a specific area, ignoring other signals.

3. During normal operation, at patrol speeds below the

minimum limit 10 MPH, 16 km/h, or when a patrol Doppler signal cannot be found, the PATROL window will display two dashes, indicating that speedometer pulses are being received, but a patrol speed cannot be displayed. If, for example, a patrol vehicle is traveling at 50 MPH (80 km/h) by the speedometer but the DSP cannot find any patrol Doppler signal around that speed, two dashes will be displayed in the PATROL window and no target speeds will be displayed.

6.9

Section 7--System Operation

7. SYSTEM OPERATION

7.0. Operating Modes

The Eagle II is designed to be the most complete radar system ever developed for law enforcement use. It has 4 different operating modes:

1. Stationary Front Antenna

2. Stationary Rear Antenna

3. Moving Front Antenna

4. Moving Rear Antenna In the stationary mode, the Eagle II obtains speeds of target

vehicles traveling in either direction. In the moving mode, it can obtain speeds of vehicles approaching the patrol vehicle from an opposite direction and receding from the patrol vehicle (in the opposite direction).

NOTE: The following guide to operating the Eagle II

radar system is not intended to be a training program. Before operating this unit or any other traffic radar system, Kustom Signals recommends all operators have prior training in radar speed monitoring devices. Such courses are offered by Kustom Signals, various state and local agencies and either IPTM (Institute of Police Technology and Management) or Northwestern University. Contact your District Manager for further details.

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Section 7--System Operation

7.1. Setup

1. Select a location that provides a good view of the traffic

to be monitored.

2. Check the immediate area for potential interference

sources, such as large reflecting signs in the direct path of the radar's microwave beam, power substations and other sources of electrical interference.

3. Position the patrol vehicle in a safe location, with easy

access to the roadway.

NOTE: Cosine error (angle between the target's direction

of travel vs. the path to the radar), in the stationary mode, will ALWAYS be in the driver's favor. Refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Basic Training Program in RADAR Speed Measurement" for speed reduction information due to cosine angle effect.

4. Adjust the Doppler audio for the desired listening level.

Depress the AUDIO switch. The TARGET window will display "Aud" and the PATROL window will display the current audio level.

With "Aud" still being displayed, depress either the AUDIO (down) or RANGE (up) switches to decrease or increase the audio level. The displays will return to their normal mode two seconds from the last switch entry or momentarily depress the HOLD switch to return to normal operation immediately.

5. To unsquelch the audio, depress the AUDIO switch. The

TARGET window will display "Aud". Depress the MODE switch. The LOCK window will display "Un".

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Section 7--System Operation

To return to squelched audio, with "Aud" and "Un" being displayed, again depress the MODE switch. The LOCK window will be blank and the audio will be squelched. Two seconds after the last switch entry, the displays will return to their normal functions or momentarily depress the HOLD switch to return to normal operation immediately.

6. Set the range control to the desired level. Depress the

RANGE switch and the TARGET window will display "rnG" and the PATROL window will display the current level (1 - 6). Range level 6 is maximum range, range level 1 reduces the Eagle II's range to its minimum distance, typically 250 feet.

Depressing the DOWN (AUDIO) or UP (RANGE) switches will decrease or increase the range level. The displays will return to their normal mode after approximately two seconds from the last switch entry or momentarily depress the HOLD switch to return to normal operation immediately.

7. Check the status of the fan interference filter by

momentarily depressing the RANGE switch. While "rnG" is being displayed, depress the MODE switch to display "FAn" in the TARGET window and either "On" or "OFF" in the LOCK window. Press MODE again to change the status of the filter. The operator may activate or deactivate this filter depending on the amount of fan interference being experienced in a particular patrol vehicle. If the fan is interfering with radar operation, activating the filter will reduce the amount of fan interference.

The displays will return to their normal mode approximately two seconds from the last switch entry or momentarily depress the HOLD switch to return to normal operation immediately.

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Section 7--System Operation

NOTE: Some degradation of target capture may be noted

with the filter activated. For maximum performance, if the patrol vehicle has little or no fan interference, it is suggested that the fan interference filter be turned off.

7.2. Stationary Operation

1. Place the unit in the stationary mode by depressing the

MODE switch and observing that both direction mode/antenna indicators are lit for stationary operation. Switch to the desired antenna. Set range to the desired level. (Level 1, target must be very close before the Eagle II will display the target's speed, Level 6, maximum range.) Set fan interference filter to the desired state (see previous section).

Select

Stationary

MODE

Select

Antenna

FRNT

REAR

*2. If desired, turn the transmitter off by depressing either

the front panel or remote control HOLD switch. "Hld" will be displayed in the TARGET window.

3. Complete a tracking history on the target vehicle.

A. Observe the target and surrounding traffic. B. Estimate the speed of the target vehicle.

*C. Depress the HOLD switch to turn the transmitter on.

D. Listen to the pitch of the audio; it should correspond

to the estimated speed.

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Section 7--System Operation

E. Observe the speed-reading shown in the Eagle II's

TARGET display. It should correspond with B and

D above.

F. If any of the above elements are incompatible, the

reading must be disregarded. * Use the HOLD feature to defeat radar detectors.

4. If the operator wishes to lock (retain) the violator's

speed, simply depress the LOCK/REL switch on either the front panel or the remote control. A short alert tone will be heard and the target speed will be displayed in the LOCK window.

5. The Eagle II will continue to track the violator's speed in

the TARGET window as long as the vehicle is in the antenna beam.

6. If the operator switches to the opposite antenna, the

antenna/mode indicator for the selected antenna at the time of lock will flash and the selected antenna will be on. If the operator changes back to the original antenna, the original antenna/mode indicator will light steady.

NOTE: If the auto-unlock feature is enabled, the locked

speed will be automatically unlocked after 14 minutes.

7. To manually unlock or clear the locked speed depress the

LOCK/REL switch. This will clear the LOCK window.

8. If the operator changes the mode of operation, such as

stationary to moving, the locked speed will be automatically unlocked and cannot be recalled.

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Section 7--System Operation

The Eagle II automatically runs an internal test prior to locking any speed. Depressing the TEST switch will allow the Eagle II to complete a lamp and internal test then return the locked speed.

9. If the remote control is damaged or lost, refer to Section

4.2.0 for default operation of the Eagle II without a remote control.

7.3. Moving Operation

1. Place the Eagle II in the moving mode of operation by

depressing the MODE switch and observing the mode/antenna indicators. The patrol and an opposite direction indicator should be lit.

Select

Moving

Select

Opposite

Select

Antenna

MODE

SAME

OPP

FRNT REAR

2. Select the desired antenna, front or rear (if equipped

with dual antennas) by depressing the FRONT/REAR switch on the remote control. Set the fan interference filter to the desired state (see Sec 7.1).

3. Set the minimum patrol speed to the desired level--10 or

20 MPH (16 or 32 km/h). To activate this feature once the unit has been placed in Moving Mode, press the remote’s PAT/SEL switch once. The TARGET window will display “PAt” and either 10 or 20 will appear in the PATROL window. This display will be active for two (2) seconds unless another switch is pressed. To change the displayed minimum speed, press the MODE switch, which will toggle between the two speeds.

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Section 7--System Operation

Once the desired minimum speed is selected, the unit will time out in two seconds and the displayed speed will be accepted. This feature cannot be activated with a locked speed in the LOCK window.

To display the minimum patrol speed, press the PAT/SEL switch once. Any currently active displays will be replaced with the selected minimum patrol speed for two seconds, then the Eagle II will return to normal operation.

NOTE: This feature cannot be activated with a locked

speed in the LOCK window.

4. Complete a tracking history on a target vehicle as

described in Sect. 7.2 Step 3 and verify the radar's patrol speed reading with the patrol vehicle's speedometer.

NOTE: If an incorrect patrol speed is obtained, the

operator can go in and out of HOLD quickly. This will clear all previous speeds, and a new patrol speed search will be initiated.

5. When all elements agree, enforcement action may be

taken.

6. To lock the violator's speed, depress the LOCK switch.

A short alert tone will be heard and the LOCK window will display the speed of the target vehicle.

7. The Eagle II will continue to track the target and patrol

speeds.

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Section 7--System Operation

8. When the patrol vehicle's speed has dropped 10 MPH (16

km/h) below the speed when lock was activated, or the antenna selection is changed, the patrol vehicle's speed, at the time of lock, will begin flashing in the PATROL window.

NOTE: This allows the operator to continue to track the

target while monitoring the patrol vehicle's speed and still retain the locked patrol speed.

9. The operator may blank the locked patrol speed display

window, during lock, after the patrol speed has flashed, by depressing the PAT/SEL switch on the remote control. Depressing the switch again will return the PATROL display.

10. To manually unlock or clear the locked speeds, depress

the LOCK/REL switch. This will clear the LOCK and PATROL windows.

NOTE: If the auto-unlock feature is enabled, the locked

speeds will be automatically unlocked after 14 minutes.

11. If the operator changes the mode of operation, the

locked speeds will be automatically unlocked and cannot be recalled.

Depressing the TEST switch will allow the Eagle II to complete a lamp and internal test then return the locked speed.

If the antenna was changed to track the target vehicle after it passed the patrol vehicle, the road graphic indicators will flash the antenna selected at the time of lock. All locked speeds will be retained.

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Section 7--System Operation

12. If the remote control is damaged or lost, refer to Section

4.2.0 for default operation of the Eagle II without a remote control.

7.4. Speedometer Pulse Operation

Once the synchronization procedure (Sec. 6.7) has been completed, no further action is needed unless the Eagle II has been placed in another patrol vehicle. If so, the synchronization procedure must be repeated for the new vehicle if use of the speedometer pulse input is desired.

The radar may be operated with or without the speedometer pulse input. If it is not connected to the speedometer pulse input, it will operate as a standard radar. If the Eagle II is connected to the speedometer pulse input, it will operate as a standard radar until it detects speedometer pulses. Then it will automatically reconfigure to the stored synchronization code.

After the unit has received pulses, it can be temporarily forced out of the speedometer mode by pressing the TEST switch. The unit will return to the speedometer mode when it receives speedometer pulses again.

7.5. Setting Fan Interference Filter Mode

To turn the fan interference filter either on or off, depress the RANGE switch, then the MODE switch. The TARGET window will display "FAn" and the LOCK window will display either "On" or "OFF". To change the state, depress the MODE switch again. The radar unit will exit this mode approximately 2 seconds after the last switch entry, or may be returned to radar mode immediately by pressing the HOLD switch.

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Section 7--System Operation

7.6. Maintenance Mode

The Eagle II has a maintenance/configuration mode, which can be used by technicians for diagnosis and troubleshooting. This mode can be accessed by holding the POWER switch depressed for 5 seconds or longer. It can be immediately exited by pressing the HOLD switch or by turning the unit off and back on again.

7.10

Section 8--Interference

8. INTERFERENCE

8.0. Overview

Interferences from external sources may affect the standard operation of any radar device, including the Eagle II. These influences can be natural or man-made, however the Digital Signal Processing circuitry will eliminate most of these influences and a knowledgeable operator should be able to determine the nature of the influences and their effect, if any, on the performance of the Eagle II.

8.1. Natural Influences

1. Heavy rains and blowing dust can cause a scattering

effect, which may reduce the effective range of the Eagle II. The patrol speed can also be affected by driving rain. It is recommended that the operator check the patrol speed-reading and the patrol vehicle's speedometer often during rainy periods.

2. Terrain can affect the range of the Eagle II. Improper

aiming of the antenna can cause the radar to appear to have short range. If the target vehicle were on a slight incline, the antenna could be shooting short of the intended target vehicle.

3. Strong reflections from roadside objects, such as large

signs, parked cars and buildings can cause double bounce reflections, which are the same as the patrol speed. These "harmonics" are detected by the DSP, which inhibits their display. The TARGET window will display "--", double dashes, until this condition no longer exists.

8.1

Section 8--Interference

8.2. Man-Made Influences

1. Various reflections can cause most radar to display

incorrect speed-readings. These include shadowing, combined speeds, moving cosine error and fan speed interferences.

Unlike any other radar, the DSP can sense and eliminate many of the interferences that the radar unit might see during normal operation. As an example, fan speed interference may be detected and not displayed as a speed on the Eagle II. However, if strong interference exists, the range (distance) to a target may be reduced as long as the interference is present.

2. Patrol speed shadowing may occur when the radar unit

receives a stronger signal from a large vehicle traveling the same direction than the groundspeed return signal of the patrol vehicle. This difference speed may be placed in the PATROL window and used instead of the proper patrol speed. See Section 8.3.

NOTE: If the Eagle II is displaying a low patrol speed due

to shadowing, entering and exiting HOLD quickly should resolve the problem

3. The combined speed effect can occur when the patrol

vehicle and the target vehicle are approaching each other at low speeds, usually in the 25 to 35 mph (40 to 56 km/h) range each, and at relative short distances, usually less than 300 feet. The radar unit sees a strong reflection from the combined speed signal and analog radar units may display this speed instead of the true patrol speed. See Section 8.3.

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Section 8--Interference

NOTE: The Eagle II has special software algorithms that

allow the radar to correct a combined reading. If the user suspects that the radar is displaying a combined speed, entering and exiting the Hold Mode quickly should correct the combined reading.

4. Intermittent readings caused by pointing the antenna at

the indicating unit (scanning) should not be a concern to the trained operator. Proper mounting of the antenna on a dash mount will eliminate this problem. In addition, these readings would not satisfy all the requirements of proper tracking history.

5. If the power supply voltage drops below the minimum

operating voltage, the Eagle II will not display any new speed-readings until the low voltage condition is no longer exists. "Lo" will be displayed in the TARGET window.

6. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) exists when there

are strong RF transmitting stations in the immediate area of the radar unit, such as the patrol vehicle's transmitting radio, high power radio or television stations. Potential false target sources of interference will be detected by the Eagle II and the TARGET window will display "rFi" until the source of interference is eliminated. Antennas labeled “DCM” are specially designed to virtually eliminate external forms of RFI and it is unlikely that “rFi” will ever be displayed while using these antennas.

8.3

Section 8--Interference

7. Heater and A/C fan motors can cause conventional

analog radar units to display the fan's speed, rather than a weaker target vehicle's speed. The Eagle II's DSP processing attempts to distinguish fan speeds from actual vehicles and will ignore fan interference signals.

Refer to Sec. 7.5, "Setting Fan Interference Filter Mode".

NOTE: Refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration's Basic Training Program in RADAR Speed Measurement, June 1991, for further information on interferences and training guides.

8.4

Section 8--Interference

8.3. Groundspeed

True groundspeed of the patrol vehicle is required by all moving traffic radar systems before a target vehicle speed can be accurately computed. If the Eagle II loses correct groundspeed, the operator can recapture groundspeed by quickly activating and then deactivating the HOLD mode. In most instances this tactic will also eliminate a combined speed in the PATROL window.

The Eagle II's DSP system will always look for and display groundspeed before displaying any targets. The groundspeed radar signature is unlike any target or interference signal. The DSP can identify this pattern, which is helpful in situations such as shadowing or combined speeds. While this technology will eliminate most of the influences found in moving radar, it is still the responsibility of the operator to complete a tracking history on the target vehicle and verify the patrol speed with the patrol vehicle's speedometer.

Close observation of the patrol vehicle's speed reading is recommended to avoid possible confusion.

NOTE: Minimum ground speed displayed is selectable at

either 10 or 20 MPH (16 or 32 km/h). To check the setting, press the PAT/SEL switch while the radar is not locked. The TARGET window will display "PAt", the PATROL window will display either "10" or "20". To change the setting, press the MODE switch once while the "PAt" "10" or "20" is being displayed. The unit will automatically return to normal operation after 2 seconds.

8.5

Section 8--Interference

Operating moving radar in the rain, fog, or snow requires the operator to pay close attention to the patrol speed. Since rain, fog and snow may affect the ability of the radar system to find groundspeed, the operator must verify that the radar's patrol speed and the patrol vehicle's speedometer agree within allowable limits.

8.6

Section 9--Recommended Care & Maintenance

9. RECOMMENDED CARE & MAINTENANCE

9.0. Care Of The Eagle II

The Eagle II radar system is designed for long, reliable use by law enforcement agencies. Following basic care guidelines will ensure the unit gives many years of troublefree service.

1. Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the radar unit if

it becomes dirty. DO NOT use excessive water or any cleaners or sprays on the outer surface of Eagle II's display unit, antennas or remote control.

2. As with all electrical or electronic equipment, protect

from moisture. Should any liquid get inside, remove power immediately and send the unit in to a repair facility. Prompt action can minimize any damage.

3. Outside mounted antennas are designed for constant

exposure to the elements. Periodic checking of the antenna for cracked or damaged lens or cables is recommended.

4. There are no user serviceable parts in the Eagle II. Inside

the unit is an over current protection device that will shut the radar down if this condition exists. After the over current condition is removed, the protection device will again allow normal operation.

5. Do not pick up or carry the logic or display units by the

power, interconnect or the antenna cables. Do not unplug the power cable from the receptacle by pulling on the power cable. Grasp the plug and remove. Use care in attaching antenna cables to ensure pins are properly lined up with their receptacles.

Broken power and antenna cables are a common cause of intermittent operation.

9.1

Section 9--Recommended Care & Maintenance

6. If the radar exhibits decreasing range over a period of

time, the unit should be examined by an authorized service center for possible receiver diode degradation. Receiver diode degradation has no effect on the unit's accuracy, but will result in unsatisfactory target range.

7. Kustom Signals recommends periodic maintenance of

the Eagle II radar system. Check with your local service center and judicial district for requirements.

9.2

Section 10--Case law

10. CASE LAW

This section is included so radar operators and those individuals responsible for prosecuting traffic arrests can familiarize themselves with the more important legal cases involving the use of traffic radar. To obtain additional information on the referenced material, consult your community's local law library or the prosecutor's office.

Since the Eagle II is a Doppler based traffic radar system, some older case law is presented because of its significance to the acceptance of the Doppler principles as well as the basic requirements of the tuning fork test and operator training.

Reference A -- State vs. Dantonio (N.J.) 1955 115 A2d 35, 49 ALR 2d 460. Landmark case on the acceptance of the Doppler principles as used in traffic radar.

Reference B -- State vs. Shelt (Ohio) 1975 75-D O-3682, L75-166. Establishes that the courts may take judicial notice of the reliability of moving radar.

Reference C -- Honeycutt vs. Commonwealth (KY) 1966 408 SW 2d 421. Court establishes that a tuning fork test is an accurate method of testing the accuracy of a radar unit and along with the visual observations of a trained operator, is an accurate means of determining the speed of vehicles.

Reference D -- Krueger, Pantos and Payne vs. State of California 1986 (class action suit - suppression hearing on radar) 887092, DP44339 and DP54571. Court ruled that a properly built and tested radar used by a trained operator can accurately determine the speed of vehicles. The judge dismissed each of the defendant's claims that outside influences render the radar readings inaccurate in the moving mode of operation. He ruled that proper classroom and field training enables an officer to avoid any false or inaccurate readings due to outside influences.

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Section 10--Case Law

The court held and took judicial notice of the accuracy of Doppler radar in both the stationary and moving modes of operation.

Reference E -- Samuel Knight vs. State of New York Superior Court. 72 N.Y. 2d 481, 530 N.E. 2d 1273 (1988). The court ruled that a trained operator, who properly tested the radar, observed the traffic and checked the patrol speed against the patrol vehicle's speedometer, can accurately determine the speed of vehicles while the patrol vehicle is moving.

The court affirmed the lower court's ruling and accepted judicial notice of the radar in the moving mode of operation.

10.2

Section 11--FCC Licensing

11. FCC LICENSING

11.0. FCC – Transmitter Rules Amended

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has amended its rules to eliminate the required annual measurement of transmitter power, frequency and modulation and to specify transmitter power in terms of output power for licensees in the Public Safety, Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services. The action was the result of a rule making procedure initiated October 29, 1976, on the request of HT&B Electronics.

Under the rules, which amend Part 89, 91 and 93, licensees are required to operate their transmitters within the specified technical parameters.

Each licensee must take effective measures to ensure the integrity of his communications system, including periodic evaluation of receiver performance in order that undue airtime not be consumed in repeating messages lost through poor effective receiver sensitivity, the FCC said.

For the sake of convenience and simplicity of transmitter power measurement, the FCC specified that in the future, transmitter output power, rather than the direct current input power to the final radio frequency stage, be the standard parameter used to indicate transmitter power. The FCC defined transmitter output power as that power measured at the transmitter output terminals when connected to a load of the impedance recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

11.1

Section 11--FCC Licensing

11.1. FCC – Licensing

The Commission has eliminated the requirement for local governmental entities licensed in the Public Safety Radio services to obtain a separate authorization for radar speed detection devices.

This change reduces paperwork for the Commission's licensing staff and for police and other local government units, which no longer have to apply for new radar authorizations or modify or renew existing licenses and may operate speed detection devices as part of their base/mobile communications systems.

To provide the Commission with a record of such units in use, the licensees are required to list the number of speed detection units and the frequencies on which they operate at the time of renewal of their land mobile authorization. Ordinarily, this would be once every five years and would not be a significant addition to the renewal process, the Commission noted.

This action became effective February 1, 1983. If the owning department does not hold a Public Safety

Radio license, but is dispatched by another agency, the owning department will need to obtain a Public Safety Radio license from the FCC. Filing FCC form 574 and obtaining a separate license will be required before placing the radar into service.

11.2

Remove unit from service. Record

the radar must be in TEST mode to

Section 12--Troubleshooting

12. TROUBLESHOOTING

If an operating difficulty is encountered, check the following list of possible problems and solutions before returning the unit to the factory or local Service Center.

Problem Possible Solution No Power Indication Check for proper voltage at

cigarette plug. If indicators momentarily flash, problem may be an over current condition. Disconnect all antennas. If problem still exists, remove unit from service.

Reseat the cigarette plug in the socket.

Check fuses if using vehicle's cigarette socket.

Unit will not complete test cycle or shows Err

Verify the power plug is secure.

message

error.

No target speeds during tuning fork test

Verify that RANGE control is set to 6, maximum range.

If the antenna label reads “DCM” read tuning forks. Test mode can

be selected by pressing the TEST button and is indicated by the Test indicator flashing. The unit will remain in TEST mode for 30 seconds.

Verify the desired antenna is selected.

12.1

the radar must be in TEST mode to

Section 12--Troubleshooting

No target speeds during tuning fork test (cont)

Verify the unit is NOT in the HOLD mode.

Unsquelch audio. Listen for Doppler tone.

Verify (moving mode) that patrol speed is showing the correct speed—30 or 35 MPH (45 km/h).

Lightly strike the tuning fork and retest.

Remove unit from service if above tests fail.

No patrol speed during tuning fork test

Verify that the unit is NOT in the HOLD mode.

If the antenna label reads “DCM” read tuning forks. Test mode can

be selected by pressing the TEST button and is indicated by the Test indicator flashing. The unit will remain in TEST mode for 30 seconds.

Verify the desired antenna is selected.

If speedometer input is used, press TEST button before performing any moving mode tuning fork test.

Verify the proper tuning forks are being used.

Lightly strike the tuning fork and retest.

Remove unit from service if above tests fail.

12.2

Section 12--Troubleshooting

No target readings in stationary mode

Verify that the unit is NOT in the HOLD mode.

Verify the range control is set properly.

Verify the desired antenna is selected.

Verify the antenna is aimed properly and the target is within range of the radar.

Unsquelch the audio and verify that a Doppler tone is heard when targets are present. If no Doppler tone is heard, change antennas or remove unit from service.

Refer to fan interference in Sec.

8.2. Remove unit from service if above

tests fail.

No patrol speed (unit not in lock)

Verify that the unit is NOT in the HOLD mode.

Verify the desired antenna is selected.

Verify the antenna is aimed parallel to the ground and straight down the roadway.

Verify there are no obstructions directly in front of the antenna.

12.3

Section 12--Troubleshooting

No patrol speed (unit not in lock) (cont)

Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow or fog) may affect the Eagle II’s ability to pick up groundspeed.

Verify the patrol speed is above the minimum patrol speed setting and below 100 MPH (160 km/h). To check the setting, press PAT/SEL. To change the setting, press MODE.

Place unit in stationary mode and unsquelch audio. Drive patrol vehicle and verify the TARGET window displays proper groundspeed and the Doppler audio is free of interference. If no speed-readings are obtained, or no Doppler tone is heard, change antennas.

If speedometer input is used:

Verify unit is synchronized to patrol vehicle (see Sec. 6.7).

Verify patrol speed is above 10 MPH (16 km/h).

Verify antenna is aimed properly and is not obstructed.

Remove unit from service if above tests fail.

12.4

Verify the speedometer input cable

Section 12--Troubleshooting

Speedometer input will

Verify unit is not in HOLD.

not synchronize

is connected properly.

Verify the remote control is

connected properly. Patrol speed must be between 30-

70 MPH (48-112 km/h). (Refer to Sec. 6.7.)

If above tests fail, remove speedometer input cable from rear panel and depress TEST switch. Unit will now function as a standard radar.

No target readings in moving mode

Verify that the unit is NOT in the HOLD mode.

Verify the range control is set properly.

Verify the desired antenna is selected.

Verify the proper patrol speed is being displayed.

Verify moving mode is selected. Target speed may be harmonic (same as) patrol speed. Change patrol speed 2 or 3 mph.

12.5

Section 12--Troubleshooting

No target readings in moving mode (cont)

Unsquelch the audio and verify that a Doppler tone is heard when targets are present. If no Doppler tone is heard, change antennas or remove unit from service.

Perform a tuning fork test with selected antenna.

Remove unit from service if above tests fail.

Short range Verify the range control is

properly set for the desired distance to the target vehicle.

Verify the desired antenna is selected.

Verify the antenna is properly aimed.

Verify the unit is not in the HOLD mode.

Verify there are no obstructions between the antenna and the target.

Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow or fog) may affect the Eagle II's range.

Check for electrical influences. Place radar in stationary mode, unsquelch audio and listen for interferences in audio.

12.6

reduce the operating range of the

Section 12--Troubleshooting

Short range (cont) Strong fan interference will

Eagle II. Refer to Sections 7.1 and 7.5 for information on the fan interference filter.

NOTE: Use of the shielded auxiliary power cable may eliminate the vehicle's electrical noise problems.

Remove unit from service if above tests fail.

Intermittent Readings Sometimes caused by multiple

targets traveling at or near the same speed.

Verify the range control is properly set.

Target vehicle may be out of range of radar.

Verify there are no obstructions between the radar and the target.

Moving mode - verify proper patrol speed is being displayed.

Target speed may be a harmonic (same speed) as the patrol speed (moving mode). Change patrol speed 2 or 3 mph.

12.7

Section 12--Troubleshooting

Intermittent Readings (cont)

Weather conditions (heavy rain, snow or fog) may affect the Eagle II's ability to pick up proper groundspeed or the target vehicle.

Verify vehicle electrical influences. (See "Short Range" listed above.)

Fan interference Place unit in stationary mode.

Unsquelch audio and turn audio to mid-range value. Set range control to level "6". Move antenna and mount around on dashboard or rear deck until fan interference subsides or is reduced.

Activate the fan interference filter. (See Sec. 7.1 and 7.5 for information on activation.)

12.8

Section 13--Options

13. OPTIONS

13.0. Options setup

The Eagle II radar unit allows the operator to change certain operating parameters of the unit. The following is a list of the available parameters. Each has a number after the option. An example will be given to instruct the operator how to change the unit.

Option Add

No AUTO UNLOCK 0 Automatic UNLOCK 1

OPEN Minimum Audio (level 0) 0

Minimum Audio (level 1) 4 Patrol Speed Blank 0

No Patrol Speed Blank 8 KSI Video Output 0

Gateway Output 32 DRU Style Output 64 Direct Video Output 96

MPH 0 km/h 128

13.1

Section 13--Options

13.1. Options Descriptions

The following is a description of the function of each one of the Options the operator can set.

13.1.0. Automatic Unlocking Of Locked Speeds

The Eagle II defaults to not automatically unlocking speeds the officer has locked. If automatic unlocking is required, add 1 to the Options total.

NOTE: Due to state regulations, if this option has been

turned on at the factory, it cannot be turned off in the field.

13.1.1. Minimum Audio Level

The Eagle II defaults to allow the audio level to be to 0 (audio off). If it is required that the audio cannot be turned off, add 4 to the Options total.

NOTE: Due to state regulations, if this option has been

turned on at the factory, it cannot be turned off in the field.

13.1.2. Patrol Blank

The Eagle II defaults to allow the operator to blank the locked patrol speed. If it is required that the lock patrol speed cannot be blanked, add 8 to the Options total.

NOTE: Due to international regulations, if this option has

been turned on at the factory, it cannot be turned off in the field.

13.2

Section 13--Options

13.1.3. Interface Output Protocol

The Eagle II defaults to allow the radar unit to interface the KSI Eyewitness® video or giant display equipment. Contact Kustom's Customer Service Department at (800)-835-0156 or (620) 431-2700, before changing the output protocol option.

13.1.4. Speed Reading Units

The Eagle II defaults to displaying the speed-readings in miles per hour. If kilometers per hour reading are required, add 128 to the Options total.

13.2. Options Examples

Using the above options list, add all the numbers for the options you want active. NOTE: default options, such as MPH and Patrol Blank, have a value of zero (0). To enter the Options Menu mode, power the unit off, then press and hold the POWER switch until the power-on sequence stops. Press the TEST switch until OPt appears in the TARGET window and a number appears in the LOCK window. This number may be zero.

Using the UP and DOWN arrows (AUDIO and RANGE switches), increase or decrease the number for the value needed. To make these changes permanent (until changed again), depress the LOCK/REL switch once. When the options have been accepted, the unit will automatically return to radar mode.

13.3

Section 13--Options

EXAMPLE: The operator wishes to permanently change the operation of the unit to the following: Automatic Unlock = 1, no Patrol Blank = 8, Gateway (unencrypted) output = 32 and MPH = 0. These numbers are added for a total of 41. When the menu function is entered (see above), use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the number shown in the LOCK window until 41 is shown. The operator would then depress the LOCK/REL switch one time and the changes would be accepted and used every time the radar is powered up.

13.4

Section 14--Warranty

14. WARRANTY

The Kustom Signals Traffic Safety Radar system is guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of delivery to the Owner or Lessee.

This Warranty applies only to the original registered

•

Owner or Lessee on file at Kustom Signals, Inc., and cannot be assigned or transferred to a third party.

• The Owner or Lessee shall use the Equipment in

accordance with the manufacturer’s operational instructions.

• The Owner’s or Lessee’s exclusive remedy under this

Warranty is limited to repair to the manufacturer’s operational specifications or replacement, at the sole discretion of Kustom Signals, Inc. or its agent, of the Equipment as (i) is covered by this Warranty; (ii) is delivered to Kustom Signals, Inc. or its agent at the Owner’s or Lessee’s expense within the term of this Warranty; and (iii) upon examination thereof discloses to the exclusive satisfaction of Kustom Signals, Inc. or its agent to have been defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service and repairs must be performed by an Authorized Kustom Signals Warranty Service Center or the Factory Customer Service Center or this Warranty is void.

14.1

Section 14--Warranty

Failure of the Owner or Lessee to observe any

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conditions set forth in this warranty; or equipment damage arising from flood, fire, vehicle collision, act of God or similar event or catastrophe; or tampering, abuse, or misuse of the equipment by Owner, Lessee or third party will render the Owner or Lessee responsible for the cost of bringing the system within the manufacturer’s operational specifications.

This warranty is not intended to supplant normal care

•

and service by the Owner or Lessee, as specified in the Operator’s Manual, and shall not apply to Equipment which has been defaced or damaged through normal usage.

• The liability of Kustom Signals, Inc., if any, with

respect to the equipment, shall be limited as provided in this Warranty. Kustom Signals, Inc. disclaims any obligation or liability for the loss of use of the Equipment warranted, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or other direct, consequential, special or incidental damages. Kustom Signals, Inc. makes no warranties of any kind other than as herein expressly provided, expressed or implied, and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose. You may have additional rights under this Warranty that vary from state to state.

• No action for breach of this warranty may be

commenced more than one year after the date of alleged breach.

14.2

Section 14--Warranty

EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED WITH CONSUMABLE ITEMS

Items such as tires, non-rechargeable batteries, light bulbs, transmitter carrying pouch, and microphone cables w/microphone and windscreen are considered consumable items and as such are not covered by this warranty.

SMART RADAR

SMART system radar units are warranted for two years, subject to the warranty terms listed above.

14.3

INDEX

Accuracy....................................................................................2.1

Audio Control..............................................................3.5, 4.2, 7.2

Case Law.................................................................................10.1

Connectors.................................................................................4.3

Cosine Factor.............................................................................7.2

Display

Function.................................................................................4.1

Size........................................................................................2.3

Display Dimming......................................................................4.2

Equipment Mounting................................................................3.2

Equipment Supplied..................................................................3.1

Fan Filter............................................................................3.5, 7.3

Fan Interference........................3.5, 7.3, 7.9, 8.2, 8.4, 12.7, 12.8

FCC Licensing........................................................................11.1

Frequency..................................................................................2.1

Functions...................................................................................7.1

Groundspeed..............................................................................8.5

Health Issues.............................................................................5.2

INDEX

Indicators............................................................................2.4, 4.1

Inspection..................................................................................3.1

Installation

Airbag Information...............................................................3.3

Auxiliary Power Receptacle.................................................3.2

Front Antenna.......................................................................3.4

Indicator.................................................................................3.3

Rear Antenna.........................................................................3.6

Speedometer Pulse Cable.....................................................3.7

Interference

Man-Made.............................................................................8.2

Natural...................................................................................8.1

Law..........................................................................See Case Law

LOCK/REL

Auto Release...............................................7.5, 7.8, 13.1, 13.2

Button.............................................................................4.1, 4.4

Moving Mode........................................................................7.7

Stationary Mode....................................................................7.5

Low Voltage.......................................................................2.4, 8.3

Maintenance..............................................................................9.1

Maintenance Mode..................................................................7.10

Microwave RF Emissions.........................................................5.2

Minimum Patrol Speed................................4.5, 6.9, 7.6, 7.7, 8.5

Mode

Maintenance........................................................................7.10

Moving..................................................................................7.6

Stationary...............................................................................7.4

Moving..........................................................................See Modes

INDEX

Options.....................................................................................13.1

Available.............................................................................13.1

Descriptions.........................................................................13.2

Examples.............................................................................13.3

Patrol Speed Blanking.......................................................4.5, 7.8

Power Receptacle

Auxiliary................................................................................3.2

Location.................................................................................4.3

Range Control....................................................................4.2, 7.3

Rear Panel..................................................................................4.3

Remote Control.........................................................................4.4

Broken or Lost......................................................................4.5

Setup..........................................................................................7.2

Specifications

General..................................................................................2.1

Operational............................................................................2.2

Speed Range..............................................................................2.3

Speedometer

Synchronization Number......................................................6.9

Speedometer Input

Installation.............................................................................3.7

Operation...............................................................................7.9

Synchronization...................................................4.5, 6.8, 12.5

Stationary......................................................................See Modes

INDEX

Switches

AUDIO..................................................................................4.2

Display Unit..........................................................................4.1

FRNT/REAR.........................................................................4.4

HOLD.............................................................................4.2, 4.4

LOCK/REL....................................................................4.1, 4.4

MODE...................................................................................4.1

PAT/SEL...............................................................................4.5

POWER.................................................................................4.2

RANGE.................................................................................4.2

Remote Control.....................................................................4.4

TEST......................................................................................4.1

Test Indicator.............................................................................4.2

Test Mode..................................................................................6.4

Testing.......................................................................................6.1

Accuracy................................................................................6.3

Automatic Self-Test..............................................................6.2

Failure.....................................6.8, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7

Manual...................................................................................6.2

Power On...............................................................................6.1

Speedometer...................................................................6.8, 7.7

Tuning Fork...........................................................................6.4

Tuning Fork - Moving..........................................................6.8

Tuning Fork - Stationary......................................................6.5

Theory of Operation..................................................................5.1

Tracking History................................................................7.4, 7.7

Training.....................................................................................7.1

Troubleshooting......................................................................12.1

INDEX

Unsquelch Audio.........................................................3.5, 4.1, 7.2

Video Interface Protocol................................................13.1, 13.3

Warranty..................................................................................14.1

AIRBAG CAUTION

Equipment mounted in 1994 or later series police vehicles may interfere with the operation of passenger side airbags. Information is available directly from the automobile manufacturers regarding areas for safe mounting of equipment such as police radar.

Since this information will vary by vehicle make and model year, Kustom Signals recommends contacting the vehicle manufacturer and following their instructions with respect to mounting of radar units and other equipment.

For additional mounting suggestions, please contact the Kustom Signals Customer Service Department.

Kustom Signals cannot accept any liability for equipment, which has been mounted in conflict with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation for proper airbag deployment.

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