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Summary of Contents for Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser S
- Page 1 PEED ASER ® UIDE Laser Atlanta 2827 Peterson Place Norcross, GA 30071 Phone: (770) 446-3866 Fax: (770) 840-0462 http://www.laseratlanta.com mailto:sales@laseratlanta.com P/N 40150-H (FOR Version 4.96 AND ABOVE)
- Page 2 SpeedLaser “S” and “R” Use the same instructions...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendices: ............... 5 NTRODUCTION ..............6 Cautions................7 Capabilities ................ 8 ETTING TARTED ...............10 Packing List ..............10 SpeedLaser Controls & Layout ........11 ® Battery Handle Power............13 Connecting a Handle ............14 To Power ON ..............15 To Power OFF .............. -
Page 4: Appendices
PPENDICES A: Troubleshooting / Error Messages B: Care and Maintenance C: Technical Specifications D: SpeedLaser and Accessory Diagrams ® E: Measuring Surface Datum F: Battery Handle Notes G: LIDAR Menu Tree Warranty Rear Cover... -
Page 5: Introduction
Speed Measurement Chapter 4: User Setting’s Appendices: Information on care, troubleshooting, and specifications If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Laser Atlanta via any of the following means: Voice: (770) 446-3866 Fax: (770) 840-0462 Email: sales@laseratlanta.com Web: http://www.laseratlanta.com... -
Page 6: Cautions
Do not open the case under any circumstances. ® • Do not point the SpeedLaser directly at the sun. • Use only Laser Atlanta approved power sources. ® • Do not leave SpeedLaser in areas of high humidity. ® •... -
Page 7: Capabilities
Capabilities Performance • Target Acquisition in 0.3 seconds • Speed Accuracy of ± 1 mph (± 1.6 kph) • Range to 4,000 feet (1,220 m) or more Advanced Input-Output • Remote Fire trigger switch • Full Remote control via RS-232 port •... - Page 8 Optional carrying cases and cords in a variety of styles are available...
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Page 9: Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started ACKING Please check to make sure the following items were included in your shipment: • ® SpeedLaser LIDAR Gun • Battery Handle • Softside Carrying Case (or optional hard-shell case) • Battery Charger • 12 volt Charging Cable (s) •... -
Page 10: Speedlaser ® Controls & Layout
SpeedLaser Controls & Layout ® LASER ATLANTA LASER ATLANTA LLC S/N: 23456 NORCROSS, GA 30071 MF’D: AUGUST 2009 Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser® P/N YYYYY-EEEE vx.xx SYSTEM READY. FIRE BACK MENU A: Head Up Display (HUD) E: Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) B: HUD Sighting Reticle... - Page 11 ® PEED ASER LASER ATLANTA I: Transmit Optics M: Battery Handle J: Receive Optics N: External Data Port K: Handle Trigger (Tripod mountable handle L: Handle Latch has data port on the side) O: Laser Warnings...
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Page 12: Battery Handle Power
Battery Handle Power ® The SpeedLaser comes equipped with a rechargeable battery handle (or additional extra handles as an option), shipped uncharged, so you will need to charge them (10-12 hours) with the wall charger or 12V cigarette cable completely before first use. Each handle will provide an average of five (5) hours of continuous use per charge. -
Page 13: Connecting A Handle
NOTE: Make certain the handle latch slides into position and secures the handle to the SpeedLaser . If necessary, push the handle latch toward the ® back to secure the handle to the SpeedLaser ® SpeedLaser LASER ATLANTA Handle Handle Latch Catch... -
Page 14: To Power On
NOTE: Keep the key pressed until no information is displayed on the LCD. If the button is not depressed for a long enough time, it toggles the LCD backlight ON and OFF. Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser® P/N YYYYY-EEEE vx.xx System Ready. -
Page 15: Speed Measurement
Chapter 3 Speed Measurement ® When the SpeedLaser is first turned ON, it automatically and quickly runs the self-test function. To capture a speed, simply follow the procedure below when the self-test is complete. EASURING PEED NOTE: Always verify operational procedures for Alignment Check. Align the HUD Sighting Reticule (+ symbol in the HUD) on the target you wish to measure the speed of. -
Page 16: Approaching And Receding Targets
PPROACHING AND ECEDING ARGETS The SpeedLaser can measure the speeds of both approaching ® (oncoming) and receding targets. When the target is receding, a “-“ sign will precede the speed displayed in the HUD and on the LCD. Example of an Approaching target Oncoming Target Oncoming... -
Page 17: Manufacturer's Recommended Daily Test
Manufacturer’s Recommended Daily Test In keeping with NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and IADLEST (The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training) guidelines general operational considerations for LIDAR Speed Measurement devices, the operator must perform the following accuracy checks prior to beginning enforcement operations: 1) Internal Circuit Check 2) LED Segment Test... - Page 18 3) Range (Chronometer) Accuracy Test ® The SpeedLaser hardware ONLY measures Time. Range and Speed are computed values derived from multiple time measurements by the firmware, which was checked for proper operation during BIT. The design of the firmware was verified as part of the IACP certification process.
- Page 19 Running the Manufacturer’s Recommended Daily Tests 1) Internal Circuit Check Press MENU followed by “A” on the keypad, which selects Test. The LIDAR will then automatically: a) Enter the TEST/RESET Mode b) Restore factory default settings c) Run the internal circuit check d) Run the program and dynamic memory test e) Runs an LED count test (1111, 2222, …, 9999) f) Defaults the HUD display to 8888...
- Page 20 4) Horizontal Sight Alignment Test a) Locate a tall, vertical object (such as a utility pole) with clear sky behind it (and preferably greater then 150 feet away.) b) Aim to the right of the object, and pull the trigger. c) While keeping the trigger pulled, slowly sweep the crosshair sight to the left.
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Page 21: Range (Mapping) Measurement
ANGE APPING EASUREMENT To make a range measurement: Press Power. Press MENU > HUD > Mapping > MENU (MENU>C>D>MENU) Align the HUD Sighting Reticule on the target that you wish to measure the range to. Squeeze and hold the Handle Trigger. Release the Handle Trigger to stop measurement and lock the measurement data temporarily in the HUD and on the LCD. -
Page 22: User Settings
Chapter 4 User Settings NTENSITY AND ONTRAST ® The contrast / intensity of the SpeedLaser are set outside of the Menu system. Above each letter is a symbol that shows what the key function is outside of the menu. Before entering the menu you can activate the backlight, set the LCD contrast or set the HUD intensity. -
Page 23: The Menu System
MENU S YSTEM ® The SpeedLaser provides a number of user settable features to help the user in making speed and distance measurements. These are accessible through sub-menus. The menu system is reached by pressing the MENU ® key located on the back of the SpeedLaser •... - Page 24 For each menu choice, on the outside left or right edge of the LCD is the letter matching the key to be pressed to activate the option. Between each key letter and its corresponding description is a symbol. The meanings of the symbols are as follows: >...
- Page 25 Please note that the current settings are automatically saved, even when the power is turned off, and if the battery handle is removed. ® When the Daily Test is run, the SpeedLaser automatically reset all settings to their factory default values. The remainder of this Chapter presents a diagram and description of each sub-menu.
- Page 26 Main Menu MAIN MENU Pg 0 A>Test HUD<C B>Audio Obstructed:D FIRE BACK MENU Action Turn On Select MENU MENU The Main Menu is the starting menu page for all user configurable functions. These functions are divided into four groups: • Test •...
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Page 27: Test Mode
Test Mode Performing the Self-Test MENU A RESET & TEST Pg A P/N 50103-E190 v4.86 Memory-OK PWR:E---*F Units: ft,mph NEXT<D FIRE BACK MENU Action Turn On Select MENU MENU Select TEST MODE The self-test performs the following functions: • ® The SpeedLaser setting are restored to their factory default values. -
Page 28: Audio
Audio Toggling the beeper tone ON and OFF MENU B AUDIO MENU Pg B A:Off B:Valid Result C:Quality Chirp FIRE BACK MENU # Action Turn On Select MENU MENU Select AUDIO Select preference Off | Valid | Quality A | B | C If selection A: Off is NOT selected, the unit will emit a short beep each time a menu key is pressed. -
Page 29: Hud Mode
HUD Mode Setting what information is displayed on the HUD MENU C HUD MENU Pg C A@Speed Mapping<C B:Range Aiming:D FIRE BACK MENU Action Turn On Select MENU MENU Select HUD MENU Select preference A | B | C | D This setting chooses what is displayed in the HUD;... -
Page 30: Aiming Menu
AIMING MENU Setting the appearance of the HUD aiming reticle MENU CD AIMING MENU Pg CD A:Crosshair Dot:C B:Original Default@D FIRE BACK MENU Action Turn On Select MENU MENU Select HUD MENU Select AIMING MENU Select preference A | B | C | D This setting chooses the appearance of the HUD aiming reticle. - Page 31 AIMING MENU continued Crosshair Original Default...
- Page 32 Obstructed Turning the Obstructed mode On / Off MENU D MAIN MENU Pg 0 A>Test HUD<C B>Audio Obstructed:D FIRE BACK MENU # Action Turn On Select MENU MENU Obstructed (Toggles On / Off) Set to ON when firing the LIDAR through the patrol vehicle window, or when RAIN, SNOW, FOG or other OBSTRUCTIONS are present.
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Page 33: Appendices
Low Battery Voltage too low Recharge the Battery Handle If you are unable to resolve the problem on your own, please contact Laser Atlanta Technical Support by any of the following methods: Voice: (770) 446-3866 Fax: (770) 840-0462 Email: techsupport@LaserAtlanta.com Web: http://www.LaserAtlanta.com... -
Page 34: B: Care And Maintenance
APPENDIX B CARE AND MAINTENANCE General Care Considerations: • ® Transport the SpeedLaser in its carrying case • ® Occasionally clean the SpeedLaser Optics (see procedure below) DO NOT: • Operate while the battery charges • Point the SpeedLaser at the sun ®... - Page 35 TRANSMITTER OPTICS O. HUD COMBINER GLASS P. HUD SEALING WINDOW R. RECEIVER OPTICS...
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Page 36: C: Technical Specifications
APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: 10 in H x 3.3 in W x 11 in L Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. including battery Laser: Classification: Class I (21 CFR 1040.10&1040.11) Wavelength: 904 nm Beam Divergence: < 3 mrad x < 3 mrad Acquisition Time: 0.3 seconds Speed: Range Max:... -
Page 37: And Accessory Diagrams
Appendix D SpeedLaser & ACCESSORIES ® Standard Package Callout Description SpeedLaser ® Battery Handle Power Cable Wall Charger... -
Page 38: E: Measuring Surface Datum
Appendix E MEASURING SURFACE DATUM The measuring surface datum is located 4.25 inches back from the face of the gun. (This location corresponds to the vertical center of gravity of the unit.) SpeedLaser LASER ATLANTA 4.25”... -
Page 39: F: Battery Handle Notes
Appendix F BATTERY HANDLES NOTES The battery voltage reading is accessed from the SELF-TEST function of the unit. See page 20 for more information. Voltage Reading When Fully Charged: Immediately after charging the NiMH battery handle, the voltage may temporarily read 7.0 volts or higher. It will quickly taper down to about 6.5 volts. -
Page 40: G: Lidar Menu Tree
APPENDIX G LIDAR MENU TREE...