Kustom Signals ProLaser III Manuel utilisateur

ProLaser III Operator's Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have invested in the latest

generation of the most technologically advanced

instrument available for speed detection and other law

enforcement applications. In a compact, handheld

package, the ProLaser III offers the versatility of direct

range and speed measurement. The unit offers a number

of improved operating features and specifications, which

make it easier to use and service, and easier to train

personnel in its use. These improvements include:

•Improved range accuracy and resolution

•Reduced size and weight

•Waterproof to IP 67 and NEMA 6

•Optional self-contained, removable long-life battery

pack

•Improved power management features with a low

voltage warning and a “sleep” mode to conserve

battery power

•Square reticle to define the laser beam size

•Inclement weather operating mode that improves

performance in fog, rain, snow, and dust.

•Rubber bumpers to protect the unit’s critical areas

•Ergonomically designed handle for reduced arm

and wrist fatigue

•Backlit LCD for unit set-up, control and operator

displays

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Operators who are familiar with the use of

conventional traffic safety radar or laser systems will find

it a simple matter to become accustomed to the ProLaser

III, since it comes from a company with over 28 years of

experience in the industry. Similarly, first-time operators

will be surprised at how easy it is to operate, because the

technology employed overcomes some of the drawbacks

and operational idiosyncrasies of conventional traffic

radar.

UNPACKING

When you first receive your ProLaser III,carefully

inspect the shipping carton for signs of damage. Any

damage evident should be immediately reported to the

carrier. Kustom Signals, Inc. is not responsible for

damage sustained during shipping.

Upon opening the carton, check the contents against

the following list of included items:

•ProLaser III lidar speed detection system

with corded handle

•1 ea. Operator's Manual

•Eye safety certification

•Accuracy calibration certification

Options available include the following:

•Battery pack handle with charger

•Tripod mount

•Cable to PC

•Cable to palmtop

Contact the Kustom Signals Customer Service

department at 800-835-0156 if any of the standard items

(or options which you have ordered) are missing. Having

the order number from your packing list will expedite the

call.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The ProLaser III is a versatile instrument that

measures both the range and velocity of selected targets.

The advanced technology of the ProLaser III provides

pinpoint aiming capability, allowing the operator to isolate

a single vehicle out of a group. In addition, operation of

the ProLaser III is completely invisible to conventional

radar detectors, used by many motorists to avoid

enforcement. The technology employed in the ProLaser III

also renders laser detection devices relatively ineffective

due to the pinpoint accuracy of the system.

Rather than microwave transmission employed by

traditional traffic radar systems, the ProLaser III uses

invisible light waves that are much higher in frequency.

Because the wavelength of these light waves is so much

shorter than microwaves, they can readily be collimated

(or focused) into an extremely narrow beam for absolute

target identification. The signal transmitted by the

ProLaser III travels in a straight line of sight, as opposed

to the "fringing" effect that is characteristic of microwave

emissions.

The technology used by the ProLaser III to measure

distances and speeds is referred to as lidar, which stands

for light detection and ranging. When the trigger is pulled,

the ProLaser III sends out hundreds of invisible infrared

laser light pulses per second. As each pulse is

transmitted, a timer is started, and when the energy of a

laser pulse is reflected from a target and received by the

ProLaser III, the timer is stopped. From the elapsed time

taken for the laser pulse to strike and return from the

target, the distance to the object is calculated with the

known speed of light through the atmosphere. If the

target is moving with respect to the ProLaser III, a

sophisticated algorithm is used to derive the speed of the

target from a successive number of range calculations.

This speed determination is then displayed to the

operator.

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CONTROL LOCATIONS

Operation of the ProLaser III primarily involves using

the integrated LCD/keypad located on the back panel of

the unit. The only function not controlled by the LCD/

keypad is the trigger used to fire the device. Figure 1

illustrates the external controls that are used to operate

the instrument. These controls are briefly described as

follows:

A. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Window displays speed,

range, and command menus and unit status in a text

format.

B. Power (PWR): turns on and off primary power.

C. MENU/ESC: MENU displays the unit’s programmed

text menu items on the LCD; ESC permits the user to

exit the menu and return to the speed or range

operating mode.

D. MODE/ARROW: MODE allows the user to select the

speed measuring mode or range measuring. The

ARROW allows the user to navigate among the text

menu items on the LCD.

E. BRT/VOL/ARROW : Single menu allows user to

adjust the Head-Up-Display brightness to

accommodate varying ambient light levels; VOL allows

the user to adjust the volume of the unit’s audible

alerts; LCD backlight can be activated. ARROW

permits the user to navigate among text menu items

appearing on the LCD.

F. TEST/ENTER: TEST activates the self-test function;

ENTER activates the text menu item selected on the

LCD.

G. Heads-Up-Display (HUD): displays the sighting reticle

and the speed or range of a target.

H. I/O Connector: contains conductors for the external

signal output and optional RS-232 port (UART).

I. Trigger: activates the range/speed measurement

function, and locks and releases speed and range

displays.

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Figure 1

C D E F

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CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

The preceding section of this Operator's Manual

introduced you to the locations of the operating controls

on the ProLaser III. This section will provide detailed

descriptions of the function of each control.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than

those specified is not recommended

Adherence to the instructions contained in

this manual will insure the device works at

peak performance.

Power

The power (“PWR”) switch located on the back panel is

used to turn off and on primary power to the ProLaser III.

Press once to turn the unit on. Press and hold for one

second to turn the unit off..

Trigger

The trigger of the ProLaser III performs two functions.

When the trigger is pulled, it activates the firing of laser

pulses, and the range and speed measurement functions

of the system. When the trigger is released, the last

displayed range and speed readings obtained are retained

on the displays. The locked range and speed displays can

be cleared by momentarily depressing the trigger a second

time.

TEST/ENTER

This is a dual purpose switch. Pressing the

TEST/ENTER push button when the unit does not have a

menu displayed on the LCD initiates the unit’s self test.

Pressing this button when a menu is displayed on the

LCD enters the user’s menu selection.

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BRT/VOL/ARROW

This is a dual function switch. On the initial push of

the switch, a set-up menu for the unit’s displays and

audio alerts will appear on the unit’s LCD. When in Menu

Screen, this switch functions as the “down” selector.

MODE/ARROW

This is a dual function switch. The Mode switch will

toggle between Speed and Range Modes. While in menu

screens, this switch functions as a “up” selector. Upon

initial power up, the unit will default to speed mode.

MENU/ESC

This is a dual function switch. In the Speed mode or

the Range mode, the primary set-up menu is displayed

when the push button is depressed. In any menu mode,

depressing the button will allow the user to escape (ESC)

to the default operating mode.

DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS

The unit’s primary display is the LCD located on the

back panel of the unit. In addition to speed and range

data, the LCD provides set-up menus, user alerts, and

self-test status. The LCD is a 2 X 16 character, extended

temperature, back-lit version designed for long life and

maximum legibility. All operator set-up menus and alerts

are communicated via the LCD in text format.

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HEADS-UP-DISPLAY

The Heads-Up-Display, or HUD, performs two critical

functions in the operation of the ProLaser III. First, it

provides the aiming reticle by which the instrument is

aimed at the desired target. Secondly, it displays the

current speed or range of the target as the operator

continues to observe the target, creating a tracking history

that is vital for admissible court evidence.

The aiming reticle is an illuminated rectangle that

approximately replicates the laser beam spot size. As

seen from the rear of the instrument, the aiming reticle is

located in the center of the HUD reflecting glass, and

defines the area where the laser pulses are transmitted.

The reticle is illuminated whenever the ProLaser III is

powered up. The intensity of the reticle is adjusted along

with the intensity of the displays, by the BRT/VOL switch

on the rear panel of the unit.

Directly below the aiming reticle is a four-character

LED numeric display. This display is used to present four

types of information to the operator:

1. Upon power-up or the activation of the test function,

the HUD display will first go through a display

segment test. The first display will briefly read

"8888".

2. When the trigger is pulled and laser pulses are being

transmitted, the HUD will display four dashes "----"

indicating that the laser is being fired and that the

instrument's range and speed measurement functions

are activated. Display of the dashes in the HUD

occurs simultaneously with the illumination of LCD

characters directly beneath the “Speed” and “Range”

text on the rear display panel. This confirms that

laser activation has taken place, and the operator's

attention is not diverted from the HUD.

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3. When the speed of a moving target has been

determined, the speed will be displayed on the HUD.

The speed of a receding target will be displayed with a

"-" prefix, and the speed of an approaching target will

be displayed with no prefix.

4. When status messages arise, the HUD will read

"HELP", referring the operator to the rear panel

displays for further information. Examples of such

status messages occur during Low Voltage or error

conditions, or when Self-test failures are detected.

These indications in the HUD allow the operator to

track vehicle speeds, and to monitor critical operating

conditions, without having to divert attention from the

target vehicle and its surroundings.

STATUS DISPLAYS

The ProLaser III provides user alerts on the LCD back

panel. They are listed below-

•Low Voltage Alert- if internal battery voltage falls

below 9.2 volts. When the “LV Alert” appears and an

internal battery installed, it is an indication the unit

will shortly exhaust the battery. This alert will appear

approximately every two minutes until the battery is

exhausted. This alert is also given when using an

external battery.

•Low Voltage Warning- if internal battery or external

power voltage is below 8.6 volts. This warning will

appear after the low voltage alert and indicates the

units can no longer function and a new power source

must be used.

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OPERATION

NOTE: The following guide to operating the

ProLaser III lidar system is not intended to be a

training program. Before operating this unit or any

other speed measuring system, Kustom Signals urges

all operators to have prior training in lidar speed

monitoring devices. Such courses are offered by

Kustom Signals, various state and local agencies and

either IPTM (Institute of Police Technologies and

Management) or Northwestern University. Contact

your District Manager or Kustom Signals at 1-800-

4KUSTOM for further details.

SETUP

There are several factors to be taken into account

when setting up to make speed or distance measurements

with the ProLaser III. They have to do with the location of

the instrument relative to the roadway upon which traffic

is moving, and with the actual setup in or around the

patrol car.

In selecting a location for monitoring traffic, be aware

that the ProLaser III is subject to the cosine effect in the

same manner as conventional microwave radar and other

laser-based speed measuring systems. The cosine effect is

a principle which states that the apparent measured

speed of a target will be decreased from its actual speed,

depending upon the angle between the direction of

observation and the true direction of travel.

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