Carmanah E Series User Manual
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- Page 1 Radar Detection Kit USER MANUAL For Carmanah E, F and G Series and WW200 Traffic Beacon Systems 89824_MANUAL_TRA_Radar-Detection-Kit_RevA Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Syncing radar clock to computer ......................13 Adjusting Speed Detection Limits and Sensitivity ................... 14 Adjusting Trigger Output Configuration ....................15 7.0 Troubleshooting .............................. 16 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 3: Warnings And Precautions
NOTE suggests optimal conditions and provides additional information. Warranty Disclaimer This manual will familiarize you with the features, operation standards and installation of Carmanah's Radar Detection Kit. Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance, installation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the warranty. -
Page 4: Radar Detection Kit Components
RADAR DETECTION KIT 2.0 Radar Detection Kit Components The Radar Detection Kit is used to activate one or more Carmanah beacon systems when a moving vehicle is detected. Applications include wrong-way driver systems, LED-enhanced stop signs, railroad crossing beacons and intersection conflict warning beacons. -
Page 5: Operation
RADAR DETECTION KIT 3.0 Operation When used with a single non-wireless Carmanah E, F or G system, the Radar Detection Kit triggers the system’s RRFB light bar(s), beacon(s), or LED enhanced sign(s) to flash for a pre-set field-adjustable duration (see Output... -
Page 6: Installation
Install Carmanah E, F or G system on Pole Use the instructions supplied with your system to install the Carmanah E, F or G system onto the pole. When multiple wireless Carmanah E, F or G systems are triggered by one or more systems equipped with the Radar Trigger Kit, ensure the systems are set to the same radio channel. -
Page 7: Drill Holes For Radar Cable And Mount Through Bolts
Carmanah E/F/G system. Bolt or band the radar mount to the pole. Install the radar module with its cable facing down to optimize both detection range and resistance to water ingress. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 8: Aim Radar Module
Adjust the radar tilt and pan so its front face points directly at oncoming traffic. Tighten the hardware firmly to lock it in place. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 9: Connect And Configure Radar Module
RADAR DETECTION KIT Connect and Configure Radar Module Plug the radar cable connector onto its mate on the Radar Detection PCBA within the Carmanah E, F or G system. Turn the barrel firmly clockwise to lock the connectors together. The radar module is configured from the factory to trigger an activation whenever an oncoming vehicle is detected approaching at a speed of at least 5 mph (8 km/h). -
Page 10: Test System
RADAR DETECTION KIT Test System Ensure that the Carmanah E/F/G system to which the radar kit is connected is powered up. See the Carmanah E/F/G Series User Manual at support.carmanah.com for details. Test that the system activates as desired when vehicles approach the pole onto which the radar detection kit has been installed. -
Page 11: Radar Module Connection & Settings
Powered-up Carmanah E, F or G system with Radar Detection Kit installed and radar module connected • The radar module is powered by the Carmanah E, F or G system to which it is connected. To be configured using the programming kit, the radar module must be connected to an operating Carmanah E, F or G system. -
Page 12: Connecting To The Radar Module
7. Ensure you see a “Radar Found on…” message. 8. Click “OK”. The radar module is powered by the Carmanah E, F or G system to which it is connected. To be configured using the programming kit, the radar module must be connected to an operating Carmanah E, F or G system. -
Page 13: Syncing Radar Clock To Computer
This is done by clicking the button from the Connection tab of the Connect to Radar window: After a few moments, the Radar Clock listed will match the computer’s clock. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 14: Adjusting Speed Detection Limits And Sensitivity
Range Boost. Default is off. Click on “Save Changes” to save the changes to the radar module, or “Close” to disconnect from the radar module without saving. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 15: Adjusting Trigger Output Configuration
E/F/G system(s) continue to flash after the radar module stops sensing vehicle motion. Default is 10 seconds. To avoid erratic flashing, this setting should not be set below 5 seconds. Trigger Event: this setting changes the conditions under which an activation of the connected Carmanah E/F/G system is triggered: None: no activations will occur. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
1. Radar module configured to detect outgoing vehicles: by outgoing vehicles. • Ensure “Trigger Direction” setting on radar module is configured correctly (see Section 6.4). Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... - Page 17 Adjust Carmanah E/F/G systems to have desired flash behavior using manner. the OBUI. See EMS Programming and Testing section of Carmanah E/F/G manual. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
- Page 18 RADAR DETECTION KIT © 2021 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Technical Support: Email: customersupport@carmanah.com Toll Free: 1.877.722.8877 (US & Canada) Worldwide: 1.250.380.0052 Fax: 1.250.380.0062 Web: carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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