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- Page 1 Genesis II Select Directional ™ User’s Manual and Installation Guide Canada Variant • Rev 25/Aug/2010...
- Page 2 Genesis II Select Directional ™ User’s Manual & Installation Guide Canada Variant • Rev 25/Aug/2010 This manual is the most current version and supersedes all other manuals.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating the Genesis II Select Directional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 4: Welcome To Decatur Electronics
. range, with many leading features . We urge you to study this manual before using the Genesis II Select Directional, so you can maximize The Genesis-II Select Directional digital signal processing (DSP) the benefits of this sophisticated radar device . We believe you will be provides instant target acquisition and speed lock as well as more pleasantly surprised by the features and advantages . -
Page 5: About This Manual
This manual contains valuable information to help you set up, use and maintain your Genesis II Select Directional™, so you can extend its life and keep it at peak performance . Please take a moment to read through it, and keep it handy for future reference . -
Page 6: Installation
1.1 Separating the Computer/Display Unit (optional) If the space in your motor vehicle is at a premium, you will appreciate Genesis II Select Directional’s compact size and versatile components . You can separate and remotely mount the computer unit from the display unit . Common places to mount it are behind the dash, under the driver’s seat, or on the console . - Page 7 You can mount the computer/display unit behind and to the side of 1 . Align the red dot on the connector with the red dot at the top of the steering wheel or on the dashboard . The computer unit easily the receptacle .
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Page 8: Mounting And Connecting The Antenna
C-Pillar and as high as possible for cable . (A communications cable for video and PC is not included . You optimum performance . can order it from Decatur Electronics by calling 800 .428 .4315) . 25/Aug/2010 25/Aug/2010... -
Page 9: Computer/Display Unit
ORIENTATION CAN AFFECT THE READING OF A VALID TARGET . 2.1 Front Panel The Genesis II Select Directional display faceplate contains three windows for displaying the patrol, target and locked target speeds . In addition, the faceplate also has indicators used to show the range setting, faster or slower setting and whether the front or rear antenna has been selected . -
Page 10: Display Windows
2.2 Display Windows FASTER: Illuminates when the fast function is active . TARGET: The TARGET window displays target speeds and is blank when no target is present . MODE: Displays the mode of operation (Stationary, Moving Mode Opposite Direction, or Moving Mode Same Direction) except during power up, self-test or when an error occurs . -
Page 11: Hand-Held Remote Control
3. Hand-Held Remote Controls 3.1 Control Buttons POWER (PWR): Powers the Genesis II Select Directional on and off . OPTION (OPTN): The City/Highway option helps reduce shadowing by setting a different minimum patrol speed for city and highway speed conditions . This option works only while the unit is set in a Moving Mode and the motor vehicle is not equipped with a VIP . -
Page 12: Communication System Controls
. 5.2 Front and Rear Antenna At power up, the Genesis II Select Directional antennas are in standby mode . (Standby mode is when the antenna is not transmitting .) If no antenna is connected to the unit, the FRONT and REAR lights cycle on and off and Ant? displays in the MODE window . -
Page 13: Stationary Mode
(ANT) button . Only tracks vehicles moving away from the patrol vehicle . The Genesis II Select Directional has three main operating modes: To select a Stationary Mode of operation, press and hold the Stationary, Moving Mode Opposite Direction, and Moving Mode MODE button for two seconds . - Page 14 Figure 5.3c Figure 5.3b The MODE window when the radar is in Stationary Both Mode . Initially the letter “T” will indicate the Stationary Towards Mode has been selected . The “T” will also appear when a target is acquired . Detected target speeds will display in the TARGET window .
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Page 15: Moving Mode Opposite Direction
5.4 Moving Mode Opposite Direction Use the Genesis II Select Directional in the Moving Mode Opposite Direction setting to display the speed of a target moving toward or away from the moving patrol motor vehicle . These targets will be moving towards the patrol (using the front antenna) or away from the patrol (using the rear antenna) . -
Page 16: Moving Mode Same Direction
Unlike conventional moving radars, the operator is not required Figure 5.6 to choose a "Faster or Slower" setting when measuring same lane Evaluating multiple targets in Faster Mode . targets . The Genesis II Select Directional chooses the correct setting automatically . 25/Aug/2010 25/Aug/2010... -
Page 17: Faster Mode
The five LED lights above the word RANGE indicate the target- WARNING acquisition range . • When in Stationary Mode, it is possible that the faster vehicle is not traveling in the same direction as the Press the negative (–) or positive (+) side of the RANGE button to strongest vehicle . -
Page 18: Performance Tips
6. Performance Tips Example: Distance Set to: 440m (0 .4 km) Understanding potential radar interference and what to do when it Time Measured: 150 (15 .0 seconds) ( .00416 hours) occurs can greatly improve your results . Calculated Speed: 96 km/h 6.1 How Radar Works To make use of the stopwatch mode, you need a road surface Determining a motor vehicle’s speed begins with the radar antenna... -
Page 19: Fan Interference
. causes a proportional change in the display speed . 6.2.3 Batching With the DSP algorithms the Genesis II Select Directional uses batching will not occur . 6.2.4 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Operating electric motors may produce EMI . With the DSP algorithms the Genesis II Select Directional has eliminated this . -
Page 20: Multi-Path Beam Cancellation
. The stronger of the two, the patrol speed, is created when the radar beam reflects from passing stationary objects, such as The Genesis II Select Directional will not power down during a self the pavement or terrain the motor vehicle is traveling on . However,... -
Page 21: Road Test
Doppler frequencies corresponding to a series of four simulated speeds: 25, 50, 75, and 100 km/h . Each speed is • The Genesis II Select Directional can withstand temperature accompanied by a audio tone that is proportional to the speed variations, however, only the antenna is weather resistant . -
Page 22: Specifications
Computer Unit 9.5 Accuracy Dimensions 13 .33 cm x 3 .68 cm x 7 .62 cm The speed calculations of any radar Decatur Electronics produces are Weight 0 .45 kg 100% accurate . The display precision is as follows: Hand-Held Remote ±... -
Page 23: Legal Requirements
10. Legal Requirements 10.2 Canadian Industry Certificate of Technical Acceptability 10.1 FCC Document FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D .C . 20554 GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION Certification Decatur Electronics Inc Date of Grant: 02/28/2000 715 Bright Street Decatur, IL 62522 Application Dated: 12/21/1999 Attention: Randall Sanner NOT TRANSFERABLE... -
Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q. What upgrades are available now for my Genesis II Select? A . Contact Decatur Electronics Sales Department 800 .428 .4315 for Q. My radar device will not power up. What should I do? upgrade information . A . Make sure the radar device is plugged into the power source and that the power source has power . Also, check to see if the LED Q. SYS appears in the MODE window and nothing else works? -
Page 25: Service
Canadian repair depot) and ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative . Have the serial number of the radar unit ready . Decatur Electronics, Inc . guarantees the Genesis II Select Directional to be free from defects in workmanship and material and to Phone: 800 .428 .4315... -
Page 26: How To Order Additional Products
. Decatur does not accept incoming COD shipments . 487cm antenna cable S769-118-0 Decatur Electronics will pay the freight (up to $10 .00 US) for shipping 670 antenna cable S769-115-0 the system from the repair facility to the customer, provided the system is still under warranty . -
Page 27: Appendix A: Communications Port
Default is 25 km/h . BEEP ON, OFF Beep - Beeps when button is pushed on The Genesis II Select Directional transmits data as ASCII symbols in the hand remote . Default is ON . the following digit sequence: UNTS... -
Page 28: User Notes
User Notes: 25/Aug/2010... - Page 29 www.DecaturElectronics.com 3433 East Wood Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85040, USA 800 .428 .4315 | 217 .428 .4315 | Fax 217 .428 .5302...
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