Understanding Lidar; Maintenance; Specifications - Cobra RAD350 Operating Instructions Manual

Understanding LIDAR &

Maintenance

Your Detector
Intro Operation Customer Warranty
LIDAR (Laser)
Assistance
The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as laser is
actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.
LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar signal, though
not as widely. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear line of sight to its target
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vehicle throughout the entire measurement interval. Obstructions such as sign
posts, utility poles, tree branches, etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.
Some common questions about LIDAR include:
Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?
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Notice
Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.
Can LIDAR operate through glass?
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Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass.
However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger an
alarm by your detector.
Can LIDAR operate while in motion?
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No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot drive
the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.
Is it legal for police to use LIDAR?
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Yes, LIDAR is allowed to be used in all 50 States by police. Your detector
detects LIDAR (laser).
Maintenance
Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance
without the need for service. No routine Maintenance is required.
If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these
troubleshooting steps:
Make sure the power cord is properly connected.
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Make sure the socket of your vehicle's cigarette lighter is clean and free
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of corrosion.
Make sure the power cord's cigarette lighter adapter is firmly seated in
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your cigarette lighter.
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Specifications

Your Detector
Intro Operation
Specifications
Band and Frequencies
Band
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X Band
K Band
Ka Band
Laser
Notice
VG-2
WARNING Modifications or parts substitutions not approved by
Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules and void your
authority to operate this equipment.
U.S. Patent Number: 6,078,279
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Customer Warranty
Assistance
Frequencies
10.525
24.125
34.700
910 ± 50 nm
11.500
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± 0.050 GHz
± 0.125 GHz
± 1.300 GHz
100 PPS
± 0.250 GHz
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