Rocky Mountain Radar KAT-TRAXX User Manual
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INTRODUCTION 4
FEDERAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS 4
WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE 5
CONTROL AND BUTTONS 6
INSTALLATION 7
HOW DOES IT WORK? 10
WHAT CAN IT MEASURE AND DETECT? 10
SET-UP 11
ACCELERATION MODE OPERATION 14
BUTTON OPERATION FOR ACCELERATION MODES 18
SAFETY ALARM MODE OPERATION 19
RADAR DETECTOR MODE OPERATION 20
TROUBLESHOOTING 23
LASER SCRAMBLER OPERATION 24
FCC INFORMATION 25
FEATURE MEMORY 25
FACTORY RESET 26
REPLACING FUSE 26
SPECIFICATIONS 27
LIMITED WARRANTY 28
SERVICE 28
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the TRAXX developed by KAT Inc.
TRAXX is the first and unique sophisticated device in the world,
which has Vehicle performance meter and Safety alarm feature
with Radar & Laser detection. The TRAXX scrambles all police
laser speed measurement devices and operates automatically.
We are pleased to have you as a valued customer and hope
you will be delighted with your TRAXX. This manual provides all
the information you need for putting the TRAXX to work for you.
Note: Always obey all local and federal laws when using this
device to measure the performance of your vehicle. Use only in
designated areas with care and do not take your eyes off the road
when you measure acceleration. TRAXX records the results
after the run. We are not responsible for any accident or injures
that occur while using this device. Drive safely.
WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE
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WINDSHIELD BRACKET & SUCTION CUPS TRAXX
POWER CORD & FUSE
HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER TAPE
SPARE FUSE TICKET REBATE
FEDERAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
The FCC passed the Communications Act in 1934 to give all
citizens the right to receive all types of radio transmissions.
The same radio frequencies used by police radar are also used
by other devices, such as automatic door openers, burglar
alarms and some amateur radio equipment.
Since the TRAXX is just a radio receiver tuned to a specific
portion of the public radio spectrum, it is protected under this act.
Some local, state and federal regulations may prohibit the use
of this detection device. Please check with authorities
regarding the use of this device before operating it.
Warning: Turn OFF Laser Scrambler in states where it is prohibited.
CONTROL AND BUTTONS
a. Power on/off and Volume Control
b. DC 12V Power Input Jack
c. Start Button/ Backlit Button
d. Down Button/ Voice on/off Button
e. Mode Button
f. Memory Button/ Mute Button
g. Up Button/ City Button
h. Display
i. Front Laser Detection Lens
j. Radar Antenna
k. Rear Laser Detection Lens
INSTALLATION
For the best performance of acceleration features, mount
TRAXX on the windshield centered between driver and
passenger. TRAXX must be positioned straight across the
vehicle. Do not angle the device toward the driver. The front of
the device does not have to be perfectly level. This device
automatically compensates for mounting angles up to 30
degrees from level.
Adjust the device on its windshield bracket until it is
approximately level. It is important that the device stays in
position during use. If the device moves too easily, attach
suction cups firmly.
For the best performance of radar detector feature, select the
proper location for the device where it has a direct view of the
road. The radar antenna and laser lens are located behind the
rear panel of the device. The antenna and lens should not be
obstructed by metal or metallic surface and should be pointed
at the horizon for accurate long range detection.
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Choose a location that does not block the driver’s vision.
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Mount the device in a level position.
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Do not mount the device behind metal surfaces, windshield
antenna, wiper blades, ornaments or mirrored glass.
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Headed windshields, currently available as an option on
some Ford or GM vehicles act as an impenetrable barrier to
radar signals.
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Do not mount the device where the driver or passenger
might collide in the case of an abrupt halt.
Note: Whichever mounting method you choose, remember to
place the device out of view when you leave your vehicle. This
keeps the device out of sight from thieves and prevents exposure
to extremely high temperatures.
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Caution: On some newer model cars, a plastic safety coating
has been applied to the windshield. The suction cups may leave
permanent marks on the windshield once they are removed.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see if your car has the
plastic safety coating.
�Windshield Mounting
1. Attach bracket to windshield
2. Bend bracket for correct detection angle
3. Plug power cord into the device
4. Attach bracket to device
5. Plug power cord into cigarette lighter
�Dashboard Mounting
1. Peel protective paper off one side of hook-loop
2. Tape on device’s bottom
3. Peel top paper off
4. Place device on dash board
5. Plug power cord into the device and cigarette lighter
�Power and Volume Control
The TRAXX is designed to operate on most DC12V negative
ground vehicle electrical system. The power cord provided with
the device has a cigarette light socket plug at one end and a
small connector at the other.
To turn on the TRAXX, connect power and rotate the wheel
controller, located on the side of the device, until you hear it
click. To turn it off, rotate the wheel controller in the opposite
direction. You can control volume level with this wheel.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
The TRAXX measures the performance of your vehicle by
sensing acceleration forces. It uses a three-axis accelerometer
to measure acceleration. This digital three-axis accelerometer
sensor tracks your vehicle’s acceleration and cornering forces.
This device analyzes data and calculates corrected G-Forces
for the G Meter operation, speed and distance data. The result
is the most accurate.
The TRAXX provides distinct visual and voice alerts to warn
you of the presence of X, K and all kinds of Ka band radar guns
in the front and rear of you. This model also provides the
benefit of ‘undetectability’ by alerting you to the presence of
VG-2 (Radar detector-detector). The unit also scrambles all
laser devices.
The TRAXX has Safety alarm mode for safe driving. You can
set safety level of lateral G-force. TRAXX gives warning sound
and visual blinking whenever you exceed your level setting.
WHAT CAN IT MEASURE AND DETECT?
�TRAXX can measure the followings:
1. Time to go from 0 to 60MPH (0 to 100Km)
2. Speed at the end of 1/4 mile (400m)
3. G-Force
4. Peak and Average Horsepower
�TRAXX can detect the followings:
1. X, K and Superwide Ka band radar guns
2. Laser guns (Laser speed monitoring devices)
3. VG-2 undetectability
4. Laser Scrambler
SET-UP
If this is the first time the device is powered since installation or
if the orientation has changed, please move the vehicle to a
level place and calibrate the three-axis accelerometer. Press
Mode button to go G-FORCE mode and complete calibration
by pressing START button.
To accurately measure horsepower, the correct vehicle weight
and the correction factor for the vehicle must also be entered to
allow a horsepower calculation. To enter set-up mode, press
MEMORY button for three (3) seconds at any mode of GFORCE / 0 TO 60/ 1/4mile except Radar Detector mode until
default weight of 2000lbs shows in the display. Please enter
your vehicle weight and each correction factors.
�SET-UP FOR METRIC USE
You can set up your TRAXX for US or Metric unit and calculate
engine power in HP or PS (metric horsepower). When pressing
‘DOWN’ button and turn on the Power at the same time, it
displays current engaged mode. Press UP/DOWN button to
toggle ‘US’ or ‘METRIC’ and press ‘MEMORY’ button to select.
The factory default is ‘US’. Please enter its metric calculation
factor. When ‘US’ or ‘METRIC’ is changed each other, its
measurement will be changed as follows.
- US: Time to go from 0 to 60MPH / METRIC: 0 to 100Km
- US: Speed at the end of 1/4 mile / METRIC: 400m
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SET-UP ITEM MIN MAX DEFAULT STEP
VEHICLE WEIGHT (LBS) 25 16000 2000 5
HP FACTOR 1.00 2.00 1.00 0.01
HP MIN SPEED (MPH) 10 60 30 1
HP MAX SPEED (MPH) 30 100 50 1
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