Blackspot Interactive Road Angel User Manual
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Page 1: User Guide
USER GUIDE Blackspot Interactive Limited Unit 5, New Rookery Farm, Little London Silverstone, Northants NN12 8UP Email: info@blackspot.com Web: www.blackspot.com Please register your new ROAD ANGEL and update its database of danger zones as soon as possible. - Page 2 The safety of you and your passengers is our prime consideration, and we trust that for all the miles you drive, your ROAD ANGEL will enhance the safety and enjoyment of your journey. Join other ROAD ANGEL users in guarding your life and livelihood.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction................1 ROAD ANGEL's main features............. 1 Front View..................2 Back View..................3 ROAD ANGEL's Database..............4 Using ROAD ANGEL Abroad............. 4 Register Now!..................5 Subscriptions..................6 Warranty....................6 Security....................6 2. Installation................7 Unpacking....................7 Mounting the Unit.................. 7 Assembling the windscreen mounting bracket........ - Page 4 Menu Settings..................20 Alerts....................20 Distances..................21 GPS....................21 Unit Data..................22 Display..................... 22 Modem..................... 22 Adding and Deleting Danger Zones........... 23 Deleting zones.................. 23 Adding new locations............... 23 Adding an Average Speed monitoring section (SPECS zone)..24 Protecting and Cleaning..............24 Cleaning the case................
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Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction Road Angel uses the latest global positioning satellite (GPS – see page 30) and laser detection (see page 30) technology to give you audible and visible alerts as you approach hazardous sections of road: Accident black spots (as designated by the Police and Local Authorities) •... -
Page 6: Front View
ANGEL settings (see page reception and indicates 17) or remove alert zone type of hazard (see from database (see page page 14). 23). Magnetic Base Magnet in base of unit secures ROAD ANGEL to rubberised metallic disk on mounting bracket or dash pad. -
Page 7: Back View
Back View Visor-Locating Guides Used to attach anti-glare visor or additional motorbike mounting bracket. Earpiece Socket Front Laser Sensor For earpiece supplied with Detects laser speed Motorbike Accessory kit measurement devices (see page 11) targeting front of vehicle THIS IS NOT THE (see page 31). -
Page 8: Road Angel's Database
It is critical to the accurate operation of your Road Angel that you update your unit regularly to maintain the very latest data. With up to 100 new hazard locations added each month, we suggest that you update your ROAD ANGEL monthly (see Updating the Database on page 25). -
Page 9: Register Now
ROAD ANGEL. REGISTER your unit in one of the following ways: 1. Insert the ROAD ANGEL CD into your PC's CD drive and follow prompts for all aspects of registration, software installation and updates. 2. Register online: a) Go to www.blackspot.com... -
Page 10: Subscriptions
Please contact Blackspot Interactive Ltd if your unit is stolen or lost. Each ROAD ANGEL is identified by a unique serial number on the base. We can disable a unit through our security systems and detect any attempt to re- register it. -
Page 11: Installation
If you want to install ROAD ANGEL anywhere else within your vehicle, you will require an external GPS antenna and number plate laser sensor. Please contact Blackspot Interactive Ltd or visit www.blackspot.com... -
Page 12: Assembling The Windscreen Mounting Bracket
Assembling the windscreen mounting bracket 1. Locate the seven anti-vibration dampers: Medium Long Short 2. Select one of the three long dampers and insert it into the central hole from inside the bracket. Slide it across to lock in position. This damper stabilises the ROAD ANGEL in the mounting bracket. -
Page 13: Using The Dashboard Pad
6. Attach the bracket to your vehicle's windscreen. Read the guidelines in the next section (see Mounting ROAD ANGEL in a Car, on page 10). Do not leave the bracket on the front windscreen without the product attached, for security issues (see page 6). -
Page 14: Choosing The Location
DASH PANEL. ALL WIRING MUST BE TUCKED AWAY SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLE'S CONTROLS. We highly recommend that ROAD ANGEL is positioned in the centre of the front windscreen low down, just above the dashboard. Make sure that the windscreen wipers do not obstruct the front laser sensor. -
Page 15: Attaching The Visor
Attaching the visor ROAD ANGEL comes with a visor that can be attached to shade the display from bright sunlight and stop reflections onto the windscreen at night. Attach the visor using the two locating notches on each side of the unit (see page 3). -
Page 16: Providing Power
Power socket (PWR) 1. Choose a power cable. ROAD ANGEL is supplied with two types of power cable. Use the cable that suits your vehicle according to the location of your vehicle's cigar socket. 2. Connect the cable to the socket labelled PWR on the back of your ROAD ANGEL. -
Page 17: Getting Started
ROAD ANGEL flashes its blue and red backlights. If you have not updated your ROAD ANGEL, the display illuminates red and prompts you to ‘Please register your Road Angel and execute an update. -
Page 18: Operation
3. Operation Understanding the Display Standby Mode In its normal standby mode, ROAD ANGEL's display shows your speed and compass heading, the time, satellite reception (indicated by a five-bar column – the more bars displayed, the greater the satellite reception) and... -
Page 19: Alert Mode
The Proximity-to-hazard counter increases from 1 to 5 bars as you get • closer to the danger zone. If ROAD ANGEL detects targeting by a laser speed measurement device it will instantly flash all 5 bars. Speech warnings will tell you the type of zone followed by an audible •... -
Page 20: Alert Types
Alert Types Alert Type Icon Location Type You are approaching a fixed Speed Camera ahead. ROAD ANGEL only alerts you if you are Fixed travelling in the direction that the camera enforces. Temporary speed camera ahead, often seen in Mobile road works, or at a Speedmaster location. -
Page 21: Customizing Road Angel
The position of the property within the menu. Each menu and property • has an associated number; ROAD ANGEL displays the menu and property numbers in the lower left corner of the screen. For example, Alerts is menu 1 and Camera alert single beep is property 2 within the menu. - Page 22 Illustration of the procedure for changing ROAD ANGEL's settings: how to view and change the Camera Alert Volume Setting. Press MENU to enter ROAD ANGEL's menu mode. The Alerts menu icon is displayed. ROAD ANGEL confirms the change and then returns to its Standby display mode.
- Page 23 PLEASE ONLY CHANGE MENU SETTINGS WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. If you want to access another menu, keep pressing MENU to cycle around the other menus. To open a menu, press DELETE. The first property in the menu is displayed. In the Alerts menu, this is Voice Alert.
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Page 24: Menu Settings
Menu Settings The following sections list all the editable properties in each of the menu categories. Alerts Settings in the Alerts menu determine how ROAD ANGEL warns you about road hazards. Options Property Details (factory setting in bold) Voice Alert Switch voice alerts on or off. -
Page 25: Distances
Distances With its factory setting, ROAD ANGEL alerts you to a hazard when you are within 250m of it; you can change this to 500m or 1000m. In addition, ROAD ANGEL has a feature to increase the warning distance when you are travelling over 50mph. -
Page 26: Unit Data
Using this menu, you can change the appearance of the display: its contrast and the speed units in use. You can also adjust the clock and specify whether the high intensity LED is used during ROAD ANGEL alerts. Options Property... -
Page 27: Adding And Deleting Danger Zones
Adding and Deleting Danger Zones Blackspot Interactive Ltd. are constantly updating the central database of danger zones. You can be of great value to all ROAD ANGEL users by noting new information accurately, adding it to your ROAD ANGEL's database and then downloading the information to our central database. All general information is verified by Blackspot Interactive Ltd. -
Page 28: Adding An Average Speed Monitoring Section (Specs Zone)
General precautions Avoid water or very damp conditions, extremes of heat (60ºC) or cold (-10ºC) and dropping the unit. We recommend removing ROAD ANGEL and its bracket from the dashboard if the vehicle is parked for long periods in direct sunlight. -
Page 29: Updating The Database
4. Updating the Database Your ROAD ANGEL is capable of storing up to 50,000 unique danger zones (see page 4). As soon as possible after your purchase, you should: REGISTER the unit. This can be done by inserting the CD and following •... -
Page 30: Updating
Updating 1. Connect your ROAD ANGEL to the PC using the USB cable. 2. With your Internet connection active, start the ROAD ANGEL software. 3. Click on the Synchronise button. 4. Your ROAD ANGEL is updated from the the central database. Any additions you have made to your database are downloaded for confirmation and possible inclusion in future updates. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
ROAD ANGEL lights up but does not acquire satellites (stays at 'SEARCHING FOR SATELLITES' see page 13) 1. Check the position of your ROAD ANGEL in the car: it must have a clear view of the sky to acquire GPS data (see page 10). - Page 32 1. Has the unit been updated recently? Carry out an update to add all the new locations (see page 25). 2. ROAD ANGEL has a directional feature that allows it to ignore cameras that are enforcing the speed limit in the opposite direction.
- Page 33 If this is the case, the proximity bars may switch off before they go all the way to maximum. This problem is more likely to occur if your ROAD ANGEL is set to a long alert distance setting; to reduce this: a) Press MENU twice to move to the Distances screen.
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Page 34: Background Information
At any given point on the globe, at least 4 satellites are in view at any one time. Using sophisticated aerials and triangulation techniques, units such as ROAD ANGEL are able to compute your exact position with great accuracy. -
Page 35: Targeting Explained
On some Laser Guns, the sight is bigger than the vehicle. Wherever you have fitted ROAD ANGEL, it is possible that a laser gun targeted in your direction (not necessarily at your car) may trigger... -
Page 36: Following A Vehicle Being Targeted
When the vehicle is targeted from the rear, the laser signal will pass thorough the rear windscreen and trigger LASER ALERT as long as no obstructions are in the way. ROAD ANGEL must be visible from the rear and not obstructed by headrests, high cargo, passengers or following... -
Page 37: Speed Cameras And Blackspots
TruVelo Measures vehicle speed using sensor strips in the road and photographs the front of a speeding vehicle, along with the driver. Uses an infra-red flash. ROAD ANGEL relies on up-to-date database information for detection. SPECS Takes a digital photograph of your vehicle at the ‘start’... - Page 38 Can be accessed remotely allowing operators to download live video, stored images or data. ROAD ANGEL relies on up-to-date database information for detection. Speedcurb...
- Page 39 There are substantial penalties if you do not pay the congestion charge. Primary Schools You can set up ROAD ANGEL to alert you whenever you are within 250 metres of a primary school.
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Page 40: Accessories
Laser Extension Cable (2m) Used with Additional Laser Sensor (see above). Connects New Road Angel to a serial port on a PC or Serial DIN Connection Lead PDA for outputting mapping data. Mounting bracket and hard-wire kit for motorbikes.
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