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GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL
USER'S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Certified ISO 9001
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GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL
USER'S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Decatur Electronics, Inc.
715 Bright Street
Decatur, IL 62522
USA/Canada 800.428.4315
Intl 217.428.4315
Fax 217.428.5302
www.decaturradar.com
Copyright 2005 Decatur Electronics, Inc.
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Rev. 02/05

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  • Page 1 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Certified ISO 9001 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Decatur Electronics, Inc. 715 Bright Street Decatur, IL 62522 USA/Canada 800.428.4315 Intl 217.428.4315 Fax 217.428.5302 www.decaturradar.com Copyright 2005 Decatur Electronics, Inc. Rev. 02/05...
  • Page 2 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. 02/05...
  • Page 3 Directional, so you can maximize the benefits of this sophisticated radar device. We believe you will be pleasantly surprised by the features and advantages. The Genesis-II Directional is small, dependable, features instant target acquisition, and is designed using a quality management system certified to ISO 9001. Its digital signal processing (DSP) gives the device advanced capabilities unseen by many veteran officers.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Separating the Computer/Display Unit (optional).............10 Mounting the Computer/Display Unit ......12 Mounting and Connecting the Antenna ....15 Installation Check ...........18 3. Operating the Genesis-II Directional ........19 Power ..............19 Front and Rear Antenna .........20 Stationary Mode ............21 Moving Mode Opposite Direction ......25 Moving Mode Same Direction .........26...
  • Page 5 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 8.2.6 Multi-Path Beam Cancellation .....48 8.2.7 Patrol Harmonics .........48 8.2.8 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ....49 8.2.9 Shadowing ..........49 8.2.10 Vehicle Ignition Interference......51 Field Tests ..............52 Operator-Requested Self Test ......52 Road Test ............52 Tracking History ..........53 10.
  • Page 6 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. 02/05...

  • Page 7: Genesis-Ii Directional Features

    It also features Faster Mode for detecting the next strongest target going faster than the strongest in multiple target situations. Unlike conventional radars, the Genesis-II Directional is able to determine which direction targets are moving. Directional technology enables the radar to single out vehicles moving in one specific direction, while ignoring vehicles moving in the other direction.
  • Page 8 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL The Genesis-II Directional includes: Detachable computer/display unit Antennas Connector cables Hand-held remote Mounting brackets Rev. 02/05...

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 1. Quick Start 1. Press the PWR button on the hand-held remote to power up the radar unit. 2. Press the ANT FRONT or REAR button to select the antenna from which you want the radar to transmit.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Directional. 2.1 Separating the Computer/Display Unit (optional) If the space in your vehicle is at a premium, you will appreciate Genesis-II Directional’s compact size and versatile components. You can separate and remotely mount the computer unit from the display unit.
  • Page 11 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Figure 2.1b To connect the separated unit, first insert the standoffs to secure the cable connectors. Then attach and secure the connectors with the thumbscrews on the sides of each cable connector. Figure 2.1c Secure the connecting cable by fastening the thumbscrews into the standoffs.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Computer/Display Unit

    USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 2.2 Mounting the Computer/Display Unit WARNINGS • Do not place the Genesis-II Directional components in locations that will obscure the driver’s view of the road. • Double-check each component to ensure it is securely mounted. In an accident, a loose component could strike an occupant of the vehicle.
  • Page 13 All cables connect to the rear panel of the computer unit with a quick-disconnect connector. (A communications cable for video and PC is not included. You can order it from Decatur Electronics by calling 800.428.4315.) Figure 2.2a The quick-disconnect connector plugs into the computer unit.
  • Page 14 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Power connector WARNING Be sure to plug the connector into the computer unit first before pluging the power plug into the auxiliary power source. If the power source is on, it can damage the unit.

  • Page 15: Mounting And Connecting The Antenna

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Mounting and Connecting the Antenna To attach the antennas to the brackets, align the threaded mounting hole on the antenna with the slot on the L-brace. Then screw the post into the threaded mounting hole.
  • Page 16 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL After you affix the bracket to a surface, adjust the position of the antenna. ANY SIGNIFICANT DEVIATION FROM A PARALLEL ORIENTATION CAN AFFECT THE RADAR’S ACCURACY. Figure 2.3c Orientation of the antenna to the target vehicle.
  • Page 17 Police Service. • To reduce interference, position the antenna away from the patrol vehicle’s display, fans, engine, and the Genesis-II Directional computer unit. • When removing the bracket, use the tabs on the suction cups to break the vacuum seal.

  • Page 18: Installation Check

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 2.4 Installation Check After you install the components, for safety, double- check to ensure all components are secure. Then check for potential interference from sources such as the air conditioner/heater fan. With all other vehicle accessories off, turn on the heater/air conditioner fan.

  • Page 19: Operating The Genesis-Ii Directional

    Power The PWR button on the hand-held remote turns the Genesis-II Directional on and off. After you press the PWR button, the display illuminates and the computer checks the circuitry. If the power-up checks pass, the computer displays TEST PASS in the MODE window.

  • Page 20: Front And Rear Antenna

    GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 3.2 Front and Rear Antenna At power up, the Genesis-II 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 21: Stationary Mode

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL The Genesis-II Directional has three main operating modes: Stationary, Moving Mode Opposite Direction, and Moving Mode Same Direction. 3.3 Stationary Mode You can use Stationary Mode to monitor traffic that is moving toward or away from the parked patrol vehicle.
  • Page 22 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Figure 3.3b Stationary Both Mode In order to select the “Stationary Towards” or “Stationary Away” modes, one of the antennas must be activated. Detected target speeds will display in the TARGET window. The PATROL window will always remain blank while in this mode.
  • Page 23 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Figure 3.3c Initially the letter “T” will indicate the Stationary Towards Mode has been selected. The “T” will also appear when a target is acquired. Figure 3.3d For a FRONT antenna selection, the Stationary Towards Mode will show an arrow pointing down.
  • Page 24 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Figure 3.3e Initially, the letter “A” will indicate the Stationary Away Mode has been selected. The “A” will also appear when a target is acquired. Figure 3.3f For a FRONT antenna selection, the Stationary Away Mode will show an arrow pointing up.

  • Page 25: Moving Mode Opposite Direction

    GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 3.4 Moving Mode Opposite Direction Use the Genesis-II Directional in the Moving Mode Opposite Direction setting to display the speed of a target moving toward or away from the moving patrol vehicle. These targets will be moving towards the patrol vehicle (using the front antenna) or away from the patrol vehicle (using the rear antenna).

  • Page 26: Moving Mode Same Direction

    GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Figure 3.4b The MODE window with Moving Mode Opposite Direction arrows. In this mode, the Genesis-II Directional simultaneously processes and displays the patrol and target vehicle speeds. Detected target speeds will appear in the TARGET window.
  • Page 27 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL To select this mode, press and release the MODE button until the MODE window shows two upward pointing arrows. Figure 3.5b The MODE window when the unit is in Moving Mode Same Direction.

  • Page 28: Faster Mode

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Faster Mode The FAST button controls the Faster Mode feature that modifies the operation of the Stationary and Moving Mode Opposite Direction modes. The Faster light illuminates when you press and hold the FAST button on the hand-held remote. (The unit will remain in Faster Mode for two seconds after you release the FAST button.)

  • Page 29: Lock A Speed

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Lock a Speed The LOCK button transfers the target speed in the TARGET window to the LOCKED window. After locking the speed, the radar unit continues to process speeds and display target speeds in the TARGET window. If the...

  • Page 30: Range Setting

    Moving Opposite Mode Moving Same Lane Mode Stationary Modes The Genesis-II Directional can track the speed of targets that exceed 3,000 ft. when the unit is set at maximum range. The five LED lights above the word RANGE indicate the target-acquisition range.

  • Page 31: Stopwatch Mode

    GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 3.9 Stopwatch Operational Mode You can use the Genesis-II Directional to calculate target speeds without transmitting radar by using the stopwatch mode. The stopwatch mode relys on the time / distance formula to calculate target speeds by measuring the amount of time a vehicle takes to travel a known distance.
  • Page 32 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL To make use of the stopwatch mode, you need to have a road surface that is marked with known distance intervals, or you will need to independently make a measurement between two visible points on the road in...

  • Page 33: Computer/Display Unit

    Figure 4a The Genesis-II Directional display unit (front). The Genesis-II Directional display faceplate contains a photocell that automatically dims the display at night for less glare and makes the display brighter in daylight conditions, so you can easily read the display windows.

  • Page 34: Display Windows

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 4.1 Display Windows TARGET The TARGET window displays target speeds and is blank when no target is present. MODE The MODE window 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 35: Lights

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 4.2 Lights RANGE The range scale indicates the sensitivity setting (or the target-acquisition distance). The range can be set independently for each main operating mode. Short Range Medium Range Maximum Range Figure 4.2a The RANGE lights.
  • Page 36 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ANT FRONT and REAR The ANT FRONT and REAR indicator lights show which antenna is transmitting. In standby mode, neither light is on and neither antenna is transmitting. Figure 4.2c The FRONT and REAR antenna lights.

  • Page 37: Antennas

    GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 5. Antennas The Genesis-II Directional K- and Ka-band Directional antennas are incredibly strong, yet compact and light weight. The antennas are interchangeable. The cables and connectors are also interchangeable and work with either antenna.

  • Page 38: Hand-Held Remote Control

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 6. Hand-Held Remote Control front antenna rear antenna target lock (stopwatch timer start / stop) faster target mode volume range control (stopwatch distance up / down) self-diagnostic squelch power option (stopwatch mode) Figure 6 The hand-held remote control unit.

  • Page 39: Control Buttons

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 6.1 Control Buttons Power (PWR) The PWR button powers the Genesis-II Directional on and off. Option (OPTN) City/Highway The City/Highway option helps reduce shadowing by setting a different minimum patrol speed for city and highway speed conditions.
  • Page 40 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Patrol Speed Lock, Recall, and Blanking This feature comes standard with the Genesis II Directional and will enable the patrol officer to lock a target speed which will then become displayed in the locked window, while remembering internally what the patrol speed was at the time the speed was locked.
  • Page 41 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Squelch (SQL) The SQL button lets you select the type of Doppler audio you hear. In squelch mode, the sound is only the Doppler tone for the currently displayed target. In unsquelch mode, the unit sends out all Doppler tones received by the antenna—patrol vehicles, targets,...
  • Page 42 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Fast (FAST) Use the FAST button to control the Faster Mode feature when you are evaluating multiple targets, either moving opposite or stationary modes, also use the FAST button to switch to between Faster and Slower settings when operating in the Moving Same Direction Mode.

  • Page 43: Communication System Controls

    GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 7. Communication System Controls You can configure the Genesis-II Directional through the serial communication (COM) port on the rear panel to communicate with PCs, speed signs, and in-car video systems, such as the Decatur Electronics Gemini™ in-car video system.

  • Page 44: Performance Tips

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 8. Performance Tips Understanding potential radar interference and what to do when it occurs can greatly increase the radar’s performance. 8.1 How Radar Works Determining a vehicle’s speed, begins with the radar antenna transmitting and directing a beam of microwave energy (radio waves) at an approaching (or receding) target vehicle.

  • Page 45: Angular Interference (Cosine Effect)

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Interference regardless of the source is neither additive or subtractive of a valid target reading. Interference will not impact on teh accuracy of the radar unit, but it will impact on the operational range. If a member establishes a solid tracking history, as referred to in section 9.3, it can be established that interference was...

  • Page 46: Fan Interference

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL The following table shows the effect that an increasing angle has on a displayed speed. Horizontal angle degrees: 0° 1° 3° 5° 10° 15° 20° 30° 45° 60° 90° Actual speed: Displayed speed:...

  • Page 47: Batching

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Please refer to 9.3 Tracking History. This target discrimination test is required for all moving radar units in same direction mode. In addition, to eliminate fan interference as the source of the reading in units that do not have “Direction Sensing”, which is a feature of...

  • Page 48: Multi-Path Beam Cancellation

    This type of interference occurs when the radar loses track of a target vehicle, because the target is reflecting two or more signals, which are interfering with each other. The Genesis-II Directional is immune to multi-path cancellation. 8.2.7 Patrol Harmonics...

  • Page 49: Shadowing

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL processing and displaying speeds. The system resumes normal operation when the RFI condition no longer exists. At that time, any locked speeds will display again. 8.2.9 Shadowing In Moving mode, the radar processes two speeds–...
  • Page 50 By ensuring that correlation exists, the operator can be satisfied that the patrol speed shadowing did not occur. In addition, if your Genesis-II Directional is equipped with the VIP (Vehicle Interface Portal) interface there is no possibility of obtaining an...

  • Page 51: Vehicle Ignition Interference

    Absent of any one of the above tracking history components and NO ENFORCEMENT ACTION shall be undertaken. 8.2.10 Vehicle Ignition Interference The Genesis-II Directional has been designed to operate from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter receptacle. However, some vehicles exhibit excessive alternator noise at the lighter receptacle.

  • Page 52: Field Tests

    The Genesis-II Directional will not power down during a self test and checks the following: Display Test — The display test verifies that the digit...

  • Page 53: Tracking History

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL time the patrol speeds for the front and rear antenna should be the same. In addition to this road test, as part of the tracking history for any violation in which enforcement action is...

  • Page 54: Care, Cleaning, And Storage

    To clean the radar device, dust it with a soft clean cloth, which is free of cleaning solutions. • The Genesis-II Directional can withstand temperature variations, however, only the antenna is weather resistant. • Insert and remove the connectors by following the correct connect and disconnect procedures.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 11. Specifications 11.1 Mechanical Display Unit Dimensions 5.25 in x 1.45 in x 1.10 in 13.33 cm x 3.68 cm x 2.79 cm Weight 5.90 oz 0.17 kg Computer Unit Dimensions 5.25 in x 1.45 in x 3.00 in 13.33 cm x 3.68 cm x 7.63 cm...

  • Page 56: Antenna

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 11.2 Antenna K-Band Directional IACP type Nominal transmission frequency 24.150GHz ± 50MHz Nominal horizontal beamwidth 12° Polarization Circular Nominal microwave power output Maximum aperture power density < 1mW/cm Ka-Band IACP type Nominal transmission frequency 35.50GHz ±...

  • Page 57: Power Consumption

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 11.4 Power Consumption Supply voltage range 10.8 to 16.5VDC with internal, resettable fuse Low voltage threshold 10.8VDC with visual indicator Current draw with 13.6VDC applied in various modes: (K-Band) Standby (antenna OFF) 0.35 amperes Antenna ON, no targets displayed 0.50 amperes...

  • Page 58: Speed Range

    GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL ™ USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 11.5 Speed Range Stationary Mode Target 19 km/h - 337 km/h Moving Mode Opposite Direction Patrol Patrol with High-Speed Option 8 km/h - 161 km/h 16 km/h - 180 km/h Target 19 km/h - Closure of 337 km/h...

  • Page 59: Legal Requirements

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 12. Legal Requirements 12.1 FCC Documents FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION Certification Decatur Electronics Inc Date of Grant: 02/28/2000 715 Bright Street Application Dated: 12/21/1999 Decatur, IL 62522...

  • Page 60: Canadian Industry Certificates

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 12.2 Canadian Industry Certificate of Technical Acceptability 18276 TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICAT D’ACCEPTABILITÉ CERTIFICATE TECHNIQUE CERTIFICATION No. 1270A-GVPD No. DE CERTIFICATION ISSUED TO DECATUR ELECTRONICS INC. DÉLIVRÉ A TYPE OF EQUIPMENT RADAR GENRE DE MATÉRIEL...

  • Page 61: Radar Case Law

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 12.3 Radar Case Law See Appendix C for more information on the Offense of Speeding and Training Qualifications. Rev. 02/05...

  • Page 62: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    (COM) port, including the Decatur Electronics Gemini™ in-car video system. Please call the Decatur Electronics sales staff to see which video systems will work with your Decatur radar device. How often do I need to recertify my radar unit?
  • Page 63 A. Yes, the Genesis™ series of hand-held stationary radar guns, such as the GHS™, Genesis-VP™, Genesis-VPD™ (Directional) and dash-mount radar systems. Q. Does Decatur Electronics have a sports radar gun? A. Decatur Electronics has developed a radar gun specifically for use in baseball and softball. We market this radar gun exclusively through the JUGS Company.

  • Page 64: Service

    USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 14. Service 14.1 Warranty TWO-YEAR RADAR WARRANTY Decatur Electronics, Inc. guarantees the Genesis-II Directional to be free from defects in workmanship and material and to operate within specifications for a period of two years. During this period, Decatur...

  • Page 65: Service Return Procedure

    GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 14.2 Service Return Procedure If you have questions, want a quick problem diagnosis, or need to return your Genesis-II Directional to the factory. • Call Decatur Electronics Customer Service and ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
  • Page 66 USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL The customer is responsible for the shipping charges to send the system to Decatur Electronics, Inc. If we receive a system from a customer COD that is still under warranty, we will charge the customer for the amount of COD freight charges plus an additional 10% for handling after we repair the system.

  • Page 67: Maintenance And Repair Record

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 14.3 Maintenance and Repair Record Date of Maintenance or Repair What Was Done By Whom ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________...

  • Page 68: How To Order Additional Products

    15. How to Order Additional Products You can order upgrades (when available) to the Genesis-II Directional from Decatur Electronics as well as cases, power supplies, tripods, tuning forks, different cable lengths and mounting brackets. To see product descriptions or to order products, visit the Decatur Electronics Web site at www.decaturradar.com or contact the Decatur Electronics...
  • Page 69 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Interconnect cable for use in separating detachable display from computer unit or for use in connecting communications port to other equipment 10-ft. interconnect cable S769-116-0 $15.00 Mounting bracket for use with detachable display...

  • Page 70: Appendix A Communications Port

    ASCII [hundreds][tens][ones] carriage return<CR> (<CR> = ASCII decimal value 13) The Genesis-II Directional sends the data in this sequence when the TARGET or PATROL speed display changes, or when the MODE or antenna (ANT) selection changes. During the test sequence the target and patrol speeds transmit, but the display segment check data do not.

  • Page 71: Appendix B Menu Feature

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Appendix B Menu Feature The menu feature allows the operator to fine tune some of the settings of the radar. To activate the menu feature, press and hold the TEST button down until MENU is displayed in the mode window.

  • Page 72: Appendix C Radar Case Law

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Appendix C Radar Case Law The Offence of Speeding (General) R. v. Hickey (O.C.A.) 1976 Speeding is an offence of absolute liability. Defence of reasonable mistake of fact is not available. R. v. Hickey (O.H.C.J.) 1976...
  • Page 73 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL R. ats. Sim (O.C.A.) 1988 See transcript of evidence at trial no evidence of visual observation no evidence of officer’s training and qualifications no evidence tests performed on radar unit conformed with manufacturer’s specifications no evidence as to accuracy of tuning forks no evidence radar units “is capable of accurately...
  • Page 74 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL R. v. Joudrey (1992) Nova Scotia Prov. Court The accused was charged with speeding contrary to s. 106(2) of the Motor Vehicle Act. The night of the alleged offence was foggy and drizzly. The accused insisted that he was not driving over the speed limit and challenged the accuracy of the RADAR readings.
  • Page 75 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL susceptible to inaccuracies. In addition, the testing procedure was sought for review. The Crown, in response to the preliminary motion, indicated that it would not provide a copy of the manual, but would consent to an adjournment so the defence could hire an expert in the operation of the RADAR machine.
  • Page 76 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Owusu v. R. (P.O.A. Appeal Crt.) 1988 1. It is not mandatory for the speed limit sign to display a tab sign below. See Reg. 486 (d) “MAY” display... 2. There is no statutory provision in Ontario Highway Traffic Act, for the admissibility Of a certificate as to the accuracy of the tuning forks.
  • Page 77 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL R. v. Meyer (P.O.A. Appeal Crt.) On appeal, Court held that there must be evidence that the radar device was “capable of registering the speed of vehicles”. R. v. O’Reilly (Alta. Dist. Crt.) 1979...

  • Page 78: User Notes

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL R. v. Cook (1994) Nova Scotia Supreme Court The accused was convicted of speeding based on a reading from a moving RADAR. The accused appealed arguing that the trial Judge erred in finding that a prima...
  • Page 79 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Evidence as to the operator’s usual practice did not constitute proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the RADAR device was operation in this case. All that could be safely inferred from the RADAR operators testimony...
  • Page 80 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL at which the accused was driving is not required, since the accused had not adduced evidence raising a reasonable doubt as to the accuracy of the police officer’s speedometer. Therefore, the conviction was justified and had to be restored.
  • Page 81 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Quebec c. Rannaud (1988) Quebec Provincial Court The accused was stopped for speeding. The sole evidence was from a RADAR operator. The operator testified that he took an instruction course and that he frequently used the device on duty.
  • Page 82 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NOTE: Can be distinguished on the facts of this case, as officer had no formal training. R. v. Waschuk (Sask. Q.B.) 1970 Judicial notice of radar: Judicial notice may only be taken of facts which are known to intelligent persons generally, therefore, judicial notice may not be taken of meaningfulness of tests.
  • Page 83 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL At all times, the onus is on the crown to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. R. v. Seymour (Unreported, June 16, 1982 Prov. Off. App. Ct., County of Huron, Ont.) The crown must establish in evidence that the officer is...
  • Page 84 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL R. v. Hallett (May 3, 1988, N.S. Co. Ct.) Appeal by accused from his conviction on a charge. The accused’s vehicle had been clocked on radar and the accused now argued that the police officer operating the...
  • Page 85 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. 02/05...
  • Page 86 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL User Notes Rev. 02/05...

  • Page 87: Index

    ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Index FAIL 51 fan interference 18, 46 air bag deployment zone 12 FAST button 9, 28, 35, 38, 42 air conditioner 18 Faster operating mode 9, 28, 35, angular interference 45 ANT (FRONT and REAR) buttons...
  • Page 88 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL remote control 38 LOCKED window 9, 28, 29, 31, repair record 73 32, 33, 34, 42 return policy 65, 66 low voltage (LowV) 34 RMT? 34, 38 road test 52 maintenance 67 RS232 communications port 43,...
  • Page 89 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Moving Mode Same Direction road 52 self test 40, 51 speed simulation 51 Stationary Mode 58 tracking history of target speed 29, 42 troubleshooting 62, 63 upgrades 68, 69 user notes 86 vehicle ignition interference 50...
  • Page 90 ™ GENESIS-II DIRECTIONAL USER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. 02/05...

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