Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for PSI RG-3W
Summary of Contents for PSI RG-3W
- Page 1 RG-3W Operation Manual Link to Current Manual Version Release Date Description 02/01/22 Initial release document 02/10/22 Updated graphics and information 2/11/22 Added LED status indications.
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operations Manual RG-3W Table of Contents Introduction Important Safeguards Environmental Considerations RF Notification System Identification Serial Number Identification: System Setup Battery Installation Low Battery Indication Base Unit Setup Light Unit Setup System Setup Application Settings and Configuration Operating the System... -
Page 3: Introduction
This manual explains the operation, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the ReactionGate RG-3W light system for version 22.01.05. The version number is the year, month, and day of release. No printed manual is provided with the product as this manual is available only online and thus updates are readily accessible. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Internal electronics are sensitive and the units should not be exposed to excessive forces or dropped from a significant distance. There are no user-serviceable parts inside and the housings should never be opened by anyone other than PSI trained technicians. -
Page 5: System Identification
Operations Manual RG-3W System Identification Figure 1: ID Plate Information Serial Number Identification: xxxxx-x When a system is shipped, all units within the system share the first five characters of the serial number (xxxxx). The last digit of the serial number indicates whether a device is a Base Unit, or which particular Light Unit. - Page 6 Operations Manual RG-3W Table 1: Serial Number Identification xxxxx-0 System (case) xxxxx-9 Base Unit xxxxx-1 Light Unit 1 xxxxx-2 Light Unit 2 xxxxx-{3-8} Light Unit {3-8} The components of each system are uniquely paired and thus other systems will not interfere with the operation, however components may not be interchanged.
-
Page 7: System Setup
Operations Manual RG-3W System Setup Battery Installation Each Light Unit and the Base Unit has two access doors at the back for replacement of the AA batteries. Install eight new AA batteries (do not mix old and new batteries or various battery types) while paying attention to the polarity indicators. -
Page 8: Low Battery Indication
Operations Manual RG-3W Table 2: Battery Types and Run Times Base Unit Light Unit Battery Reuse Approximate Approximate Notes Type Run Time Run Time Lithium Disposable 15 hours 20 hours Preferred Battery Alkaline Disposable 15 hours 20 hours Lights dim as batteries drain... -
Page 9: Base Unit Setup
Operations Manual RG-3W Base Unit Setup The Base Unit must be set up with the Gate (beam) pointed across the lane of traffic. A vehicle can be detected up to 10 ft from the Base Unit and this parameter is also configurable in Setup. -
Page 10: Light Unit Setup
Operations Manual RG-3W Light Unit Setup Light Units are placed on the course, typically as an indication of an object to avoid. The lights utilized in the system are brake lights and thus have a viewing angle of +/- 10°. While the Light Units are typically set up closer to the Base Unit, the wireless range between the Base Unit and Light Units must not exceed 500’. -
Page 11: System Setup
Operations Manual RG-3W System Setup While there can be a variety of applications, the most standard configuration of the ReactionGate is illustrated above with the Base Unit as the trigger for randomly illuminating one of the Light Units. -
Page 12: Application
Operations Manual RG-3W Application Settings and Configuration Configuration settings and system status are accessible from any Smart device that can access ReactionGate the WiFi signal of the Base Unit. WiFi ssid: RG_xxxx Password: reaction where xxxx = <last four characters of MAC ID> (ex: RG_2D64) Each Base Unit has a unique ID that allows for independent access. - Page 13 Operations Manual RG-3W Home Interface of the ReactionGate Web Access: Browser search bar. Enter 192.168.4.1 AFTER connecting to the RG WiFi. Trigger Count: Number of times that Gate has been triggered. Use <Setup> to reset to zero. Base Unit: Status LED indicates battery power status. Press icon to trigger all lights.
- Page 14 Operations Manual RG-3W Setup Screen of the ReactionGate Setup Parameters Factory defaults are listed below. For accurate representation of vehicle velocity, the length of the actual vehicle (measured at the height that the gate is set) will yield the most accurate results.
- Page 15 Operations Manual RG-3W Vehicle Count This button is used to reset the counter to zero. Each time the Gate is triggered this counter is incremented by one. Operation Mode (Default = Brake Test) The default Operation Mode is the “Brake Test”. In this mode, the Gate is triggered when the beam is broken.
-
Page 16: Operating The System
Operations Manual RG-3W Operating the System With system ready Light Units communicating with the Base Unit the <Ready> light will illuminate. The Gate is represented by the vertical white bar and when an object blocks the Gate, this icon will flash. -
Page 17: Specifications
Operations Manual RG-3W Specifications Dimensions L x W x H Unit Dimensions L x W x H 7 3/8 Lx2 1/8 Wx5 3/8 H per unit Weight Unit Weight Base Unit - 22.5 oz (637 g) Light Unit - 25.2 oz (714 g) Base Unit standby power 130 mA, (1.6 W) -
Page 18: Cone Pattern - Brake And Escape / Forty Mph Deceleration
Operations Manual RG-3W Cone Pattern - Brake and Escape / Forty mph Deceleration... -
Page 19: Service
Repairs or returns must first obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) via email through PSI, Inc. Equipment will be returned to PSI, Inc. at Customer expense. Return shipping (if required) will be billed appropriately along with any costs for upgrades / repairs. -
Page 20: Links And Resources
Operations Manual RG-3W Links and Resources ● Reaction Gate Information, PSI https://www.publicsafetyinnovation.com/products_reaction_gate.htm ● MCRider Brake and Escape Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHU556MK90A ● TOPS Motorcycle Training Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UILe5YDA4B8 ● Setcom Police Motor Training (cone pattern) https://setcomcorp.com/course-maps/advanced/police-motorcycle-rodeo-course-brake-evade.pdf ● Braking Capabilities of Motorcyclists - Nathan Rose https://www.nathanarose.com/blog/braking-capabilities-of-motorcyclists-a-literature-revi... -
Page 21: Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear or if any component of the Reaction Gate system is opened or repaired by someone not authorized by PSI, and does not cover repair or replacement of any Reaction Gate hardware damaged by misuse, moisture or liquids, proximity or exposure to heat, accident, abuse, neglect, misapplication, or defects due to repairs or modifications made by anyone other than PSI or its authorized service representative.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the RG-3W and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers