Kustom Signals RPK Users manual
Raptor RP-1
Traffic Safety Radar
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
P/N 006-0907-00
1010 W CHESTNUT CHANUTE, KS 66720-0947
Rev 0
Copyright © 2008, Kustom Signals, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
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otherwise without prior written permission of Kustom Signals,
Inc., 9325 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215-3347
Customer Service 1-800-835-0156 (620-431-2700)
Sales Department 1-800-4-KUSTOM (913-492-1400)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................1.1
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.0 General.......................................................................2.1
2.1 Operational.................................................................2.4
3. INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
3.0 Initial Inspection ........................................................3.1
3.1 Material Supplied.......................................................3.1
3.2 VSS Pulse Cable Installation .....................................3.2
3.3 Radar Installation .......................................................3.3
4. UNIT DESCRIPTION
4.0 Display Panel View....................................................4.1
4.1 Target Signal Tracking Bars ......................................4.3
4.2 Remote Control..........................................................4.4
4.3 Processing Unit Rear Panel........................................4.6
5. GENERAL THEORY of OPERATION
5.0 Block Diagram ...........................................................5.1
5.1 General.......................................................................5.2
5.2 Microwave RF Emissions ..........................................5.5
6. TESTING PROCEDURES
6.0 General.......................................................................6.1
6.1 Power-On ...................................................................6.1
6.2 Automatic Self Test ...................................................6.2
6.3 Manual Test ...............................................................6.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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6.4 Tuning Fork Testing ..................................................6.3
6.5 Speedometer Verification ..........................................6.8
6.6 Minimum Patrol Speed Set ......................................6.10
6.7 Moving Mode Test...................................................6.10
7. OPERATION
7.0 Operating Modes........................................................7.1
7.1 Operational Setup.......................................................7.2
7.2 Stationary Operation ..................................................7.4
7.3 Moving Mode—Opposite Direction..........................7.9
7.4 Moving Mode—Same Direction..............................7.12
7.6 Speedometer Pulse Operation ...................................7.13
7.7 Menu Screen Modes .................................................7.14
7.7.1 Main Menu Screen...........................................7.16
7.7.2 Operations Menu Screen..................................7.17
7.7.3 Display Menu Screen.......................................7.18
7.7.4 Advanced Menu Screen ...................................7.19
7.7.5 VSS Setup Menu Screen..................................7.20
7.7.6 Options Menu Screen.......................................7.21
7.7.7 Time / Date Setup Menu Screen ......................7.22
7.7.8 System Information Menu Screen ...................7.23
7.7.9 Diagnostics Menu Screen ................................7.24
8. INFLUENCES AND INTERFERENCE
8.0 Natural Influences......................................................8.1
8.1 Man-Made Influences ................................................8.2
8.2 Groundspeed ..............................................................8.4
9. CARE OF THE Raptor RP-1
9.0 Routine Care ..............................................................9.1
9.1 Equipment Repair/Return ..........................................9.2
9.2 Battery Disposal.........................................................9.3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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10. CASE LAW ...................................................................10.1
11. FCC INFORMATION..................................................11.1
12. TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................12.1
13. DIRECTIONAL OPERATIONAL SUPPLEMENT.13.1
13.0 Directional Operation.............................................13.1
13.1 Stationary Road Graphic........................................13.2
13.2 Moving Mode Road Graphic .................................13.2
13.3 Test Mode ..............................................................13.3
13.4 Stationary Operation ..............................................13.4
13.5 Moving Mode Operation........................................13.7
13.6 Fastest Locking ....................................................13.10
14. WARRANTY.................................................................14.1
SECTION 1--INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
The Kustom Signals Raptor RP-1 directional radar system
comes from a long-standing commitment to the law
enforcement community to provide quality, state-of-the-art
speed measuring equipment. The Raptor RP-1 offers a
wide range of features on this moving/stationary K or KaBand radar system, yet allows easy operation and simple
one-button mode changes.
Raptor RP-1 units have the newest directional features;
D
ual Channel Microwave antennas and Directional Digital
S
ignal Processing (DSP). This allows Kustom Signals to
add features such as same direction with automatic add or
subtract difference speed, fastest vehicle detection in all
modes, TruTrak with Automatic Mode Switching (AMS),
S
mart Patrol Search (SPS) and stationary modes that allow
the operator to select approaching only, receding only, or
all targets identification. With these features, the officer
can better identify the offending vehicle and eliminate
much of the confusion of high traffic environments.
All these features and performance standards are packed
into this small, lightweight unit, providing the most
flexibility for the operator.
The Raptor RP-1 K-Band antenna sets a new standard for
low power / low current operation. This will be
appreciated as low draw on the already heavily taxed patrol
vehicle’s power source. The higher powered Ka-Band
antenna offers higher detection range.
1.1
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.0 GENERAL
Type: Two-piece, Directional Moving /
Stationary, Doppler radar system.
Frequency: K-Band 24.125 GHz +100 MHz
System Accuracy: Stationary +1 mph (+1km/h)
Moving +1/-2 mph (+1/-2 km/h)
Operating Voltage:
Low Voltage
Threshold:
Corded: 10.0 to 16.5 VDC, 340 mA
max.
The Raptor RP-1 will operate
normally and not display a low
voltage alert to at least 10.0 VDC.
Typically it will continue to operate
even when the external battery
voltage drops substantially below the
specified 10.0 VDC.
Corded: Typically 8.5 VDC
2.1
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Power
Requirements:
No target present:
Backlight = Off
Backlight = On
With target present:
Audio = Max
Backlight = Off
With target present:
Audio = Max
Backlight = On
Standby (HOLD):
Backlight = Off
Over Current
Protection:
Electronic
Components:
Operating
Temperature:
Voltage (VDC) Current (mA)
13.6
13.6 230
13.6 190
13.6 260
13.6
Automatic resetting protection
devices on power lines of processing
unit, display, antenna, and wired
remote.
100% solid state; integrated circuits,
Digital Signal Processor, and microcontroller.
-22°F to +140°F (-30°C to +60°C)
90% relative humidity at 37°C, noncondensing.
160
100
2.2
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
Display Unit:
Height: 2.6” (6.60 cm)
Width: 4.1” (10.41 cm)
Depth: 1.5” (3.81 cm)
Weight: 0.30 lb. (0.14 kg)
Processing Unit:
Height: 1.2” (3.05 cm)
Width: 3.9” (9.91 cm)
Depth: 2.35” (5.97 cm)
Weight: 0.35 lb (0.16 kg)
Antenna Unit (K-Band):
Height: 3.1” (7.87 cm)
Width: 3.1” (7.87 cm)
Depth: 1.5” (3.81 cm)
Weight: 0.45 lb (0.21 kg)
2.3
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 OPERATIONAL
Speed Processor: Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
performs all signal analysis and
speed calculations.
Manual Test: All display pixels checked; checks
internal calibration and performs a
cross check of quartz crystals for
timing accuracy.
Automatic self-test: Comparison of quartz crystals done
periodically (5 minutes maximum),
upon every mode change and at the
time of lock. “XTAL ERROR”
displayed if an error is found.
Lock Time: Instantaneous.
Patrol window area: Displays Doppler patrol speed.
Target window area: Displays truncated target speed.
Lock/Fast window: Displays locked target speed or
fastest vehicle in Fast mode.
Display Type: Transflective Graphical Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD).
Back Lighting: White Light Emitting Diode (LED).
2.4
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS
Speed Range: Meets IACP/NHTSA specifications
for target sensitivity.
Stationary: 10 dB from 35 to 90 mph
(56 to 144 km/h); 5 dB from 60 to 90
mph (96 to 144 km/h).
Moving (Opposite Dir.): 10 dB for
targets from 40 to 90 mph (64 to 144
km/h); 5 dB from 60 to 90 mph (96
to 144 km/h).
Moving (Same Dir.): 10 dB for
targets from 5 to 25 mph (8 to 40
km/h).
Stationary: Spec: 10 to 205 mph (16 to 330
km/h).
Typical: 6 to 208 mph (9 to 334
km/h).
Moving:
Patrol: Spec: 10 to 100 mph (16 to 160
km/h)
Typical: 6 to 120 mph (9 to 193
km/h).
2.5
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS
Target:
Opposite Dir.: Target minimum (Patrol < 40 mph):
Spec: 10 mph (16 km/h)
Typical: 9mph (14 km/h)
Target minimum (Patrol > 40 mph):
Spec: 20 mph (32 km/h)
Target maximum:
(Combined patrol and target speeds):
Spec: 205 mph (330 km/h)
Typical: 208 mph (334 km/h).
Same Dir.: Minimum difference speed:
Spec: 5 mph (8 km/h)
Typical: 3 mph (5 km/h).
Maximum difference: 0.65 x Patrol
Speed.
2.6
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS
Indicators:
Stationary: Stationary operation displays “STA”.
Stationary modes display “ALL”,
“APR ONLY”, or “REC ONLY”.
Moving: Moving operation “PATROL” above
the patrol speed area.
Low Voltage: Displays “LOW VOLTAGE” in the
message area when internal voltage
falls below approximately 8.5 VDC.
The transmitter is disabled, but
locked speeds will remain.
Radio Frequency Displays “RFI ERROR” in the
Interference: message area during strong radio
frequency interference. Active speed
displays are blanked during this
condition. Locked speeds will
remain.
Timing Error: Displays “XTAL ERROR” in the
message area when an internal error
in the operating system is detected.
Active speed displays will blank.
Locked speeds will remain.
Transmitter Hold: Displays “HOLD” above the active
target speed area and in the message
area when the system is not
transmitting. (Controlled by the
front panel or remote control).
2.7
SECTION 2--SPECIFICATIONS
Lock: “LOCK” displayed and flashing
above the FAST/LOCK speed area
indicating locked target speed.
Fastest: “FAST” displayed above the
FAST/Lock speed area when fastest
mode (stationary or moving) is
enabled.
Fork Test: Displays “FORK TEST” in the
message area when the unit is in
tuning fork test mode.
Km/h: Displays “Km/h” above the road
graphic area when the option for
units is set to km/h.
Road Graphic: These indicators show the mode of
operation of the active antenna. In
HOLD the mode of operation of both
antennas are shown.
Target Direction: There indicators above both target
speed areas to indicate the direction
of travel of the targets.
Microwave Freq: 24.125 GHz.
Beam Width: 12° +1°.
(Horizontal)
Polarization: Linear.
Power Density: Less than 1 mW/cm2 at aperture.
Source Power: 8 mW max.
2.8
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
3. INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
3.0 INITIAL INSPECTION
Before installing your Raptor RP-1, please take a moment
to carefully inspect the shipping carton for damage.
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 parts are missing, please contact
Kustom Signals Customer Service Department at 1-800835-0156, or (620) 431-2700.
3.1 MATERIALS SUPPLIED
The following equipment is normally included:
Processing/Display Unit
Antenna Unit
Wired Remote Control
Antenna Cable
Antenna Mount
Processing/Display Mount
Speedometer Pulse Interface Cable
Tuning Forks (35 & 65 mph)
Operator’s Manual - CD
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
2nd Antenna
2nd Antenna Cable
IR Remote Control
Processing/Display Separation Cable
Video Interface Cable
Heavy Duty Carrying Case
3.1
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
3.2 VSS PULSE CABLE INSTALLATION
Installing the provided cable to the vehicle’s speed sensor
(VSS) provides a signal to the Raptor RP-1 for Kustom
Signals’ patented Tru-Trak assisted patrol speed search
feature. This feature virtually eliminates the problems of
patrol shadowing and patrol combining. This signal also
allows the unit to automatically switch between moving
and stationary modes as the vehicle’s movement is sensed.
1. The VSS pulse cable has a connector at one end, which
plugs into the back panel of the processing unit.
2. The red wire (inner conductor) of the cable will be
connected to the patrol vehicle’s electrical speedometer
input cable using the splice connector provided. Due to
the vast amount 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)
If your vehicle year, make and/or model is not listed, please
contact Kustom’s Customer Service Department at (800) 835-
0156. If you are outside the US and Canada, please call (620)
431-2700.
NOTE: Only the inner conductor of the speedometer pulse
cable is used. The outer shield is not connected.
3. The speedometer interface will be set up later, in Sec.
6.5.
3.2
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
3.3 RADAR INSTALLATION
3.3.1 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 consists of two components: the front
display panel, which contains the unit's LCD display
and control switches, and the processing unit, which
contains the main signal processing board. These two
components can be mounted in the vehicle as one piece
or they can be separated and mounted in different
locations.
The Raptor RP-1's display panel can be located
overhead, on the dashboard or on the radio rack. The
processing unit can be located under the dash, in the
glove box or under the front seat.
2. Locate the provided Display/Processing mount.
Position the display for best viewing position in the
patrol vehicle and secure the mount.
3. If the processing section is separated from the display,
consider mounting it in a convenient yet protected
location, i.e. under the dash, in the glove box or under
the front seat. The interconnect cable for the two
components attaches to the rear of the display panel and
front panel of the processing unit.
3.3
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
3.3.2 FRONT ANTENNA MOUNTING
Provided with the Raptor RP-1 is a windshield-type
mount for the antenna. Contact your District Manager or
Kustom Signals' Customer Service department for other
optional antenna mounts.
1. Attach the antenna to the mount.
2. Use the antenna cable to connect the antenna to the
Raptor RP-1's processing unit, front antenna port.
Refer to Sec. 4.1 for antenna port location.
3. Connect the Raptor RP-1's power plug to the proper
power source.
4. Momentarily depress the POWER switch on the front
panel of the Raptor RP-1 (refer to Sec. 4.0 for location
and function of front panel switches). It will process
through the power-up sequence and internal tests as
described later in Sec. 6. Select Stationary mode ALL
by depressing the remote MODE switch until “STA”
and “ALL” are displayed in the Patrol area. Both
directional indicators (front antenna) will be lit.
3.4
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
5. Place the Raptor RP-1 in the unsquelched (audio on)
mode. Set the audio level to a point the noise from the
antenna can be heard.
a. Press the Menu switch to go to the main menu
screen.
b. Use the Down switch to highlight the AUDIO option.
c. Press the Enter switch to change audio settings.
(Audio level setting will be blinking)
d. Use the Test(√) switch to toggle the squelch /
unsquelch setting.
e. Press Enter to save the setting and return to the
Exit line.
f. Press Enter again to return to the normal operating
screen.
6. Start the patrol vehicle and position the A/C - heater
fan to a mid-range speed. Move the antenna/mount 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.
1. Aim of the antenna:
Stationary: Maximum performance of the system will
be achieved when the antenna is aimed
directly toward the vehicles being
monitored.
Moving: Aim the antenna parallel to the ground
and straight down the roadway.
NOTE: The polarization of the Raptor RP-1 K-Band
antenna is linear. For best results the antenna
must be mounted with the aim site on the housing
at the top or bottom, not to the side.
3.5
SECTION 3—INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
3.3.3 REAR ANTENNA MOUNTING
1. Place the antenna on the rear antenna mount.
2. Follow the procedure for determining any fan
interference per Sec. 3.3.2, steps 4-6. Set the Raptor
RP-1 for stationary ALL mode, rear antenna.
3. After the optimum position has been located (per Sec.
3.2.3 Step 6), secure the mount.
4. Position the antenna cable behind the rear seat and
under the rear floorboard, then route up to the
processing 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.
NOTE: The polarization of the Raptor RP-1 K-Band
antenna is linear. For best results the antenna
must mounted with the aim site on the housing at
the top or bottom, not to the side.
3.6
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION
4. UNIT DESCRIPTION
4.0 DISPLAY PANEL VIEW
MAIN ENFORCEMENT STATE
S1. Power Switch Control for power on / off and for
toggling backlight on / off.
S2. Hold (↓)
Switch
S3. Lock/Release
(↑) Switch
S4. Enter Switch Places the unit in the menu screen.
S5. Test Switch Initiates the display, internal self-test
Toggles the active antenna microwave
transmitter on and off. In setup menu
screens this is the down control.
Alternately Locks and Releases the
target and patrol speeds. In setup
menu screens this is the up control.
Used to enter a selection.
and tuning fork test mode.
4.1
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION
A. Primary Target
Speed Area
B. Active Antenna Indicates FRONT or REAR for the
C. Directional
Indicator
D. Target Signal
Tracking Bar
E. Road Graphic Indicates the mode of operation for
F. Unit of Measure
Indicator
Displays target vehicle speeds in
stationary and moving modes.
current active antenna. HOLD if no
antenna active.
Indicates the direction of travel of the
target displayed in the Target Speed
Area.
Displays the signal strength history of
the target displayed in the Target
Speed Area.
each antenna.
Indicates Km/h when the speed
readings are in kilometers per hour.
This area is blank if speeds are in
MPH.
G. Fast / Lock
Speed Area
H. Fast / Lock
Label
I. Directional
Indicator
Displays Fastest or Locked target
speed.
Displays FAST when the Fast/Lock
area is displaying a Fastest speed.
Displays LOCK when the Fast/Lock
area is displaying a Locked speed.
Indicates the direction of travel of the
target displayed in the Fast/Lock
Speed Area.
4.2
J. Target Signal
Tracking Bar
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION
Displays the signal strength history of
the target displayed in the Lock/Fast
Speed Area.
K. Patrol Area
Label
L. Patrol Speed
Area
M. Message Area Displays relevant status and error
Displays PATROL in moving mode or
STA in stationary mode.
Displays the vehicle’s Patrol Speed in
moving mode or in stationary mode
displays ALL, APR ONLY, or REC
ONLY.
messages in this area
4.1 TARGET SIGNAL TRACKING BARS
The Target Signal Tracking Bars are a new feature from
Kustom Signals. The level on the bar shows the user the
signal strength duration of the current target. This is not
the same as the instantaneous signals strength. The signal
strength duration shows the accumulated signal to noise
ratio of the current target. A strong target will cause the
duration level to rise quickly, whereas a weak target will
cause the duration level to rise more slowly.
4.3
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION
4.2 REMOTE CONTROL
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Wired Remote
Certain functions of the Raptor RP-1 can be controlled with a
wired or optional wireless/infrared (IR) remote.
A. FRONT HOLD This switch is used to turn the front
antenna microwave transmitter on
and off. If the rear antenna is active,
it will be placed in Hold and the front
antenna will become active.
A
B
C
B. REAR HOLD This switch is used to turn the rear
antenna microwave transmitter on
and off. If the front antenna is active,
it will be placed in Hold and the rear
antenna will become active.
4.4
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION
C. SAME/
OPPOSITE
D. LOCK-RELEASE This switch is used for locking and
E. FAST This switch is used to enable or
F. MODE This switch rotates the selected
In moving mode this switch toggles
between the same direction or
opposite direction mode.
In stationary selective modes, this
switch toggles approaching only and
receding only directions.
This changes the modes of the active
antenna only. The inactive antenna
will retain its mode settings.
releasing target and patrol speeds.
disable fastest target vehicle mode.
antenna through the four modes of
operation.
1. Moving Mode.
2. Stationary ALL.
3. Stationary Approaching only.
4. Stationary Receding only.
G. IR
TRANSMITTERS
H. Screw Release Screw fastener to allow access into
Two IR transmitter LEDs.
the battery compartment.
4.5
SECTION 4—UNIT DESCRIPTION
4.3 PROCESSING UNIT REAR PANEL
A. Rear Antenna Connection for rear antenna cable.
B. Front Antenna Connection for front antenna cable.
C. Speedometer
Input
D. Remote Control Connection for the wired remote
E. Data Port RS232 I/O port provides information to
Connection for the Speedometer pulse
cable.
control cable.
video systems or for updating operating
software. All operations of the Raptor
RP-1 can be controlled via this port.
4.6
SECTION 5—GENERAL THERORY OF OPERATION
5. GENERAL THEORY OF OPERATION
5.0 BLOCK DIAGRAM:
Antenna
Switch
Analog to
Digital
Converter
Speedometer
Microwave
Transmitter
Receiver Mixers
PreAmplifiers
Input
ANTENNA
PROCESSING UNIT
Power
Supply
XTAL
Remote
Control Input
Power
Supply
ALC
EE
Memory
Flash
DSP
Data
Port
XTAL
Power
Supply
ALC
Power
Supply
XTAL
IR
Detector
ANTENNA
Microwave
Transmitter
Receiver Mixers
PreAmplifiers
DISPLAY UNIT
Micro-Controller
Speaker
Amplifier
EE
Memory
Flash
Speaker
5.1
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