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- Page 1 Railmaster ™ User’s Manual Rev 5-2-19...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3 .5 Inserting The Holder Into The Railmaster™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Page 3 6 .2 Interference Sources and Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 6 .2 .1 Angular Interference (Cosine Effect) .
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Page 4: Welcome To Decatur Electronics
. The Railmaster™ incorporate high performance and long range, with many leading features . We urge you to study this manual before using the Railmaster™ so you can maximize the benefits of this sophisticated radar device . We believe you will be pleasantly surprised by the features and advantages . -
Page 5: About This Manual
. • Use rechargeable Nickle-Metal-Hydride batteries only . • The Railmaster™ is designed to operate off of conventional +12 VDC (10 .8 to 16 .5 VDC) from the power cable . In addition the Railmaster™ is also designed to operate at 7 .2VDC from the internal... - Page 6 . There are no user serviceable parts inside . • Do not expose the Railmaster™ to excessive moisture . Never submerge the device . Violation of these guidelines may void the warranty .
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Page 7: Receiving Inspection
. 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 . Railmaster™ Radar Detachable power cable Tuning Fork Batteries &... -
Page 8: Getting Started
. Once batteries have been charged if you do not use the Railmaster™ for 3-4 weeks, you will want to recharge the batteries before use in order to get the full run time . To charge batteries for the first time or to replace the batteries following steps 3 .6 to 3 .7 . -
Page 9: Battery Installation
Notice that the negative side of each battery goes to the spring contacts of the holder . 3.5 Inserting the Holder into the Railmaster™ 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 . -
Page 10: Charging The Batteries
. . 3.6 Charging the Batteries The power cable that comes with the Railmaster™ can be used to either power the Railmaster™ directly from your vehicle receptacle (or portable battery pack) or to charge the Railmaster's™ batteries . -
Page 11: Charging Status Indicator (Led)
Next, plug the lighter plug into an active cigarette lighter receptacle in the vehicle . The red led on the lighter plug should come on showing that power is being applied to the Railmaster™ . With the Railmaster™ turned off, it will take approximately 2 hours to fully charge the batteries . -
Page 12: Battery Run Time
How long the Railmaster™ can operate between recharges depends upon several factors including the milliamp hour (mAh) capacity of the batteries, age of the batteries, and how the Railmaster™ is used . Generally a set of 6 new 2500 mAh batteries fully charged should run... -
Page 13: Auto Power Off
Railmaster™ being sure to properly align the plug on the power cord to the connector on the bottom of the Railmaster™ . The Railmaster™ automatically will switch from the internal batteries to the power cord for power when the unit is turned on . -
Page 14: Components
The PWR button turns the radar on and off . When first powered on the Railmaster™ will display the screen shown in Figure 4 .1 . When you power the Railmaster™ off the word OFF will appear in the display and the unit will power down . -
Page 15: Display
Railmaster™ . The icons that represent the features that are used by the Railmaster™ describe the following conditions: Figure 4.2.2a... - Page 16 POWER, HOLD and the units of measure (MPH or KPH) icons along with a dot ( • ) representing a decimal point indicating the low speed mode is active . The Railmaster™ is now ready to use . Figure 4.2.2b The display showing the segment check test is completed and the Railmaster™...
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Page 17: Trigger
. 5. Operating Modes The MENU and SEL buttons on the Railmaster™ control panel lets you review and change programmable settings . The radar gun will remember the settings you last set when it is turned off and will power up with them . - Page 18 Table 5 .1 shows the menu choices that can be set . Table 5 .1 Menu Settings...
- Page 19 The Port settings are shown in the table below . Select the setting that best fits your application . Table 5 .2 Port Selection Table 1 International Version Only...
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Page 20: Backlight (Bl)
An explanation of each the menu option follows: 5.1.1 Backlight (bL) Use the backlight function to turn the Railmaster's™ display backlight on or off . Turning the backlight off when not needed saves battery power . Figure 5.1.1 Backlight mode 5.1.2 Sensitivity Level (SN) -
Page 21: Serial Port (Pr)
5.1.3 Serial Port (Pr) The Port option indicates which port configuration you want the radar to use for communicating with other devices . Zero means no serial communication, and 1 through 7 are the various setting options (See Table 5 .2) Figure 5.1.3a Serial Port Settings The serial port is located on the bottom of the handle . -
Page 22: Speed Units (Su)
• If you have the international model, you can attach the PORTI-KT40 Miniature Printer (supplied by Decatur Electronics, Inc .) to the radar gun by plugging it into the radar gun’s communication port . The printer receives power from the radar gun’s serial port . Use port option 7 to communicate to the printer . -
Page 23: Performance Tips
Figure 5.1.5 Power Down Settings 6. Performance Tips Understanding potential radar interference and what to do when it occurs can greatly increase the radar’s performance . 6.1 How Radar Works Determining a vehicle’s speed begins with the radar gun transmitting a beam of microwave energy (radio waves) at an approaching or departing targets . -
Page 24: Angular Interference (Cosine Effect)
• A reading appears when no target is in the operational range of the antenna . • A target entering the operational range overrides the interference signal, causing the display speed to change suddenly to the target’s speed . • Speeds are irregular and do not provide a valid tracking history . 6.2.1 Angular Interference (Cosine Effect) The cosine effect causes the system to display a speed which is lower than the actual target's speed . -
Page 25: Fan Interference
. To correct this, relocate the radar gun so it does not display spurious speeds, turn off the fan motor or operate the Railmaster™ from outside the vehicle . . 6.2.3 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Operating electric motors can produce EMI . -
Page 26: Feedback Interference
RFI, relocate the radar gun antenna . 6.2.7 Scanning The Railmaster™ is designed to be used while attached to a solid mount or hand-held in a steady position . Moving or “scanning” the antenna past stationary objects can cause the system to detect motion . -
Page 27: Vehicle Ignition Interference
Electronics’ Customer Service Department for more information . 7. Testing the Device 7.1 Self Test on Power Up When you first power up the Railmaster™ it runs a self test and checks the following: Display Test–The display test verifies that the digit segments and status icons are working correctly and that none of the pixels in the number segments are damaged . -
Page 28: Tuning Fork Test
7.2 Tuning Fork Test In addition to the system test when the unit is first turned on, you can verify signal processing accuracy by using a tuning fork, which comes with the radar . To begin the test, tap the tines of the fork on a firm, non-metallic surface . -
Page 29: Care, Cleaning, And Storage
• Only tap the tuning fork against hard plastic, wood, and materials that are softer than metal . Repeatedly tapping the tines on hard surfaces, such as metal and concrete, can damage the tines and invalidate the fork for future tests . . •... -
Page 30: Environment
9.2 Environment Ambient operating temperatures -22ºF to +158ºF (-30ºC to +70ºC) Maximum humidity 90% relative humidity (non-condensing) at 98 .6°F (37°C) 9.3 Speed Range Parameters Speed Display Ranges Minimum Maximum Low speed mph option 1 .0 75 .0 Low speed km/h option 2 .0 122 .0 High speed mph option... -
Page 31: Legal Requirements
VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission’s Rules and Regulations listed below . FCC IDENTIFIER HTRCR-1KD Name of Grantee Decatur Electronics Inc Equipment Class: Part 15 Field Disturbance Sensor Notes: Traffic Safety Radar... -
Page 32: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
Decatur Electronics . Q . Will my radar work while my vehicle is moving? A . No, the Railmaster™ is a stationary only model, so your vehicle should be parked . You need to hold the radar steady while operating it . -
Page 33: Warranty
Decatur Electronics, Inc . guarantees the radar to be free from defects in workmanship and material and to operate within specifications for a period of two years . During this period, Decatur Electronics will repair or replace, at its option, any component (excluding batteries) found to be defective, without cost to the owner, providing you return the unit to a Decatur authorized warranty service center . -
Page 34: Service Return Procedure
If you have questions, want a quick problem diagnosis, or need to return your unit or a component from your unit: • Call Decatur Electronics by phoning 800 .428 .4315 and ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative . -
Page 35: How To Order Additional Products
. 14. How to Order Additional Products You can order upgrades to the Railmaster™ (when available) as well as cases, power supplies, tripods, and tuning forks . To see product descriptions or order products, see the Decatur Electronics Web site at www .DecaturElectronics .com or call the sales office at... - Page 36 www.DecaturElectronics.com 800 . 4 28 . 4 315...