Decatur Electronics GHD Manuel utilisateur

Certied ISO 9001

Handheld Directional Radar

User’s Manual

GHDTM & SCOUTTM

Decatur Electronics(XURSH, Inc.

Auratie 9, 67600 Kokkola, Finland

Tel: +358 207 528 508

Fax: +358 207 528 579

www.DecaturEurope.com

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Table of Contents

Welcome to Decatur Electronics ............................................................ 4

About This Manual ................................................................................. 5

1. Safety Information............................................................................... 5

2. Receiving Inspection..............................................................6

3. Getting Started ................................................................................... 7

3.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 7

3.2 Battery Charging - SCOUT ............................................................... 7

3.3 Removing The Battery Holder - SCOUT ............................................ 7

3.4 Battery Installation - SCOUT ............................................................ 8

3.5 Inserting The Holder Into The SCOUT ............................................... 8

3.6 Charging The Batteries - SCOUT ...................................................... 9

3.7 Charge Status Indicator (LED) - SCOUT .......................................... 10

3.8 Battery Run Time - SCOUT ...................................................... 10

3.9 Replacing Batteries - SCOUT .............................................11

3.10 Connecting The Power Cord - SCOUT ........................................... 11

3.11 Plug In The Power Cord - GHD & SCOUT .........................................11

3.12 Control Panel Functions ............................................................ 11

3.13 Measuring Target Speed In Faster Vehicle Mode .............................11

4. Components - GHD & SCOUT ................................................................. 12

4.1 Control Buttons ........................................................................... 12

4.2 Display ............................................................. 13

4.3 Trigger ............................................................ 15

4.4 Mounting Configurations............................................... 15

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5. Operating Modes ................................................................... 15

5.1 Menu .......................................................... 15

5.2 Directional .................................................................... 19

5.3 Strongest Signal Mode ................................................................. 20

5.4 Faster Mode .................................................................... 20

5.5 Faster-Toggle Mode ....................................................... 21

5.6 Faster-Hold Mode .................................................... 21

6. Serial Output Mode ................................................................................22

7. Performance Tips ................................................................................23

7.1 How Radar Works ......................................................................23

7.2 Interference Sources.........................................................23

7.3 Angular Interference (Cosine Error Effect)..................................24

7.4 Fan Interference ...................................................25

7.5 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ........................................25

7.6 Feedback Interference .................................................................26

7.7 Multi-Path Beam Cancellation ....................................................26

7.8 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)...............................................26

7.9 Scanning.................................................................26

7.10 Vehicle Ignition Interference..................................................27

8. Testing The Device..............................................................................27

8.1 Operator-Requested Self Test......................................................27

8.2 Mini-Test............................................................................28

8.3 Tuning Fork Test..............................................................28

9. Care, Cleaning, and Storage..................................................................29

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10. Specifications.....................................................................29

10.1 Antenna Parameters K-Band.................................................29

10.2 Environment............................................................29

10.3 Speed Range Parameters...........................................................30

10.4 Power Consumption Parameters..................................................30

11. Legal Requirements ....................................................................... 31

11.1 FCC ..............................................................31

11.2 Radar Case Law ................................................................32

12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ......................................................33

13. Warranty ..................................................................................34

14. Service Return Procedure ....................................................................35

15. How To Order Additional Products..........................................................36

16. Communications Port.............................................................37

17. Maintenance and Repair Record ......................................................38

18 User Notes ....................................................................................39

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WELCOME TO DECATUR ELECTRONICS

Thank you for choosing this Decatur Electronics product—a highly

advanced trafc radar device that will reward your department with years

of dependable service. Both the Genesis Handheld Directional (GHD)™

and the SCOUT Handheld Directional (SCOUT)™ incorporate high

performance and long range with many leading features.

We urge you to study this manual before using the GHD or SCOUT so you

can maximize the benets of this sophisticated radar device. This Decatur

radar product might appear similar to earlier models, but its digital signal

processor (DSP) gives the device advanced capabilities. If you are as

pleased with its performance as we think you will be, ask your Decatur sales

representative about other Decatur products, including the Genesis™ line of

dash-mount moving radar products and the OnSite™ product line of speed

trailers and dollies. Also, Decatur Electronics offers the Responder™ in-car

video solutions.

Trafc ofcers told us exactly what they wanted in a hand-held radar

device, and we built it. Try any one of our products and see if you don’t

agree that it is best-in-class!

The GHD and the SCOUT are manufactured by Decatur Electronics, Inc.

We can be contacted by calling +358 207 528 508 or by going to the web

at www.DecaturEurope.com.

—The Management and Staff at Decatur Electronics,

the Nation’s Oldest Radar Company

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rev. 6-10-10

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About This Manual

This manual contains valuable information to help you set up, use and

maintain your radar. Please take a moment to read through it, and keep it

handy for future reference.

Note the following symbols in this manual:

Indicates a warning message about safety precautions.

Please read it carefully.

Indicates a helpful tip or precaution to note.

1. Safety Information

All service needs should be referred back to the manufacturer.

Do not over voltage the radar - it can damage the unit!

The GHD and the SCOUT are designed to operate off of conventional +12

VDC (10.8 to 16.5 VDC) from their power cables. In addition the SCOUT

is also designed to operate at 7.2VDC from the internal batteries. Over

voltage to the power cables or incorrect batteries can cause damage. Use

only Nickel-Metal-Hydride batteries in the SCOUT.

Opening the GHD or the SCOUT automatically voids any warranty

still in effect. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Do not expose the GHD or the SCOUT to excessive moisture. Never

submerge the device. Violation of these guidelines may void the

warranty.

Do not drop the GHD or the SCOUT on hard surfaces since damage

could occur. Units damaged by dropping or abuse are not covered for

warranty repair.

When replacing batteries in the SCOUT you should replace all 6 with

new batteries even if you suspect that only one cell is defective. Use

rechargeable Nickle-Metal-Hydride batteries only.

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2. Receiving Inspection

• When you receive your radar, inspect all components for freight damage

that might have happened during shipping or unloading.

• Notify the freight company immediately of any damage, preferably while

the driver is present. Record the damage on the bill of lading and keep a

record of the problems or damage.

• The package should include the following pictured items along with this

User’s Manual.

SCOUT or GHD Radar SCOUT - detachable power cable

GHD & SCOUT - Tuning Fork SCOUT - batteries & battery holder

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3. Getting Started

3.1 Introduction

The GHD and SCOUT are stationary radars that give you the option

to track vehicles approaching, receding, or moving in both directions

simultaneously. Directionality dramatically enhances the target

selection process. For example, if the radar is set in toward (t) mode,

it will track only vehicles coming toward the radar and ignore all

vehicles moving away from it! In heavy trafc situations, you can

choose to make trafc moving in either direction invisible to the

radar.

3.2 Battery Charging - SCOUT

The SCOUT is designed to operate off of six (6) rechargeable Nickel-

Metal-Hydride batteries (or off the DC power cord). When you rst

receive your radar, the batteries will need to be charged for the rst

time before using. Once batteries have been charged if you do not

use the SCOUT for 3-4 weeks, you will want to recharge the batteries

before use in order to get the full run time. You can either charge the

batteries prior to placing them into the holder by using an optional

Nickel-Metal Hydride battery charger or you can charge the batteries

by following steps 3.6 to 3.7.

3.3 Removing the Battery Holder - SCOUT

The battery holder is located inside the handle of the SCOUT and is

accessed by means of a sliding door. When rst received, the holder

has no batteries in it, so it will need to be removed and loaded with

batteries. To remove the battery holder slide the battery cover to the

right until the battery holder is released as shown in gure 3.3. The

door can be completely removed from the slide.

Figure 3.3

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3.4 Battery Installation - SCOUT

Insert the batteries into the battery holder following the polarity

guide that is on the inside of the battery holder (Figure 3.4a.) Once

properly loaded the battery holder will look like the example in

Figure 3.4b

Figure 3.4a Figure 3.4b

Notice that the negative side of each battery goes to

the spring contacts of the holder.

3.5 Inserting the Holder into the SCOUT

The battery holder is designed so that it can only make contact with

the power connections inside the gun if the holder is slid into the

gun in the correct way. If you look closely at the holder you will see

that there is a positive and negative terminal on it. These need to be

inserted into the gun with the terminals located at the top as shown in

the picture below.

Figure 3.5

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