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- Page 2 With over 250,000 miles of road around the UK, knowing the speed limit is often guesswork. Gem+ also has an onboard database of road speed limits, so you will know what the speed limit is, at a glance. Join other ROAD ANGEL Gem+ users in guarding your life and livelihood.
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Page 3: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide IMPORTANT! As soon as possible, please register your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ and purchase subscriptions at: www.roadangelgroup.com. Until you do so, the unit cannot eAssist™ update its database with the latest road speed and camera information and will not function. -
Page 4: Road Speed Data
Forth Bridge, would need constant attention year on year. For the ROAD ANGEL Gem+ we’ve teamed up with Navteq™, owned by Nokia, to use the road speed limit database supplied as part of their navigation product suite. This ensures that we have all the major roads covered and get to hear when a new road or dual carriageway is being built. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick Start Guide Road Speed Data Introduction Unpacking the Box Warranty Battery Power and Recharging Controls and Connectors Front view Rear view Registration Charge the Unit Register your Unit Online Subscriptions The SIM Update Installation Security Mounting the Unit Attaching the Power Lead Hardwiring Getting Started... - Page 6 About Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) Our Camera Database Laser Detection How mobile laser traps operate How the enforcement officer chooses which vehicles to target ROAD ANGEL Gem+ and the Law Targeting Explained Short range targeting Long range targeting Following a vehicle being targeted...
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Page 7: Introduction
CameraShare™ and SpeedShare™ are two unique features to Road Angel, and empower you to keep yourself, and other ROAD ANGEL users, safe on the roads. eAssist™ allows you to connect to emergency services through a Secure Operating Centre (SOC) in the event of an accident or incident. - Page 8 IMPORTANT! ROAD ANGEL Group Ltd sell ROAD ANGEL Gem+ as a road safety device. Driving within the speed limits at all times and within the limitations of the road condition and your abilities is paramount. The directors of ROAD ANGEL Group Ltd take no responsibility for the use of ROAD ANGEL Gem+ for purposes other than those stipulated.
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Page 9: Unpacking The Box
Unpacking the Box Empty all the parts out of the box and familiarise yourself with each item. Each pack contains: ROAD ANGEL Gem+ Mains charger with connector for USB cable USB cable Connects Gem+ to mains charger, car charger or PC USB port. -
Page 10: Warranty
Warranty Your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ is guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase from all manufacturing defects that occur with normal use. If your unit fails to perform as specified in these instructions, please visit: https://www.roadangelgroup.com/warranty.aspx Battery Power and Recharging... -
Page 11: Controls And Connectors
Controls and Connectors This section shows the main features of your ROAD ANGEL Gem+. Front view Visor Scroll up Reduces glare Scroll through on the screen. menu options. Store button On/Off/Menu Add new Long press camera, switches unit blackspot or on/off;... -
Page 12: Rear View
Rear view Laser sensor Detects laser speed measurement devices targeting front of vehicle. USB connector Connect to mains charger or cigarette lighter adapter using supplied cable. -
Page 13: Registration
(this might take up to an hour), your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ displays a splash screen with a battery charging progress indicator. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator (see page 15) is green. -
Page 14: Subscriptions
Subscriptions Your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ uses the award-winning ROAD ANGEL camera and accident blackspot database. It is critical to the operation of your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ that your unit updates regularly and so continued subscription is essential. Current subscription rates can be found at www.roadangelgroup.com. -
Page 15: The Sim Update
The SIM Update Switch on your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ by pressing the button on the front of the unit. Place the unit in a location where there is a GSM signal as indicated by the icon on the screen. When your unit has been registered, it will receive a SIM update from Orange within the next 24 hours (as long as the unit is on and has a GSM signal). -
Page 16: Installation
Please contact ROAD ANGEL Group Ltd if your unit is stolen or lost. Each ROAD ANGEL Gem+ is identified by a unique serial number on the back. We can use this number to block the unit from being updated. -
Page 17: Mounting The Unit
Mounting the Unit ROAD ANGEL Gem+ is supplied with a dash mount cradle allowing you to mount the unit directly on the dashboard. Ensure that your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ is not located close to any heater vents. Clean the area where you want to attach the dash mount cradle. Allow the area to dry. - Page 18 Locking the Mount If you have secured the mount in your vehicle, twist the outer perimeter approximately 30° anticlockwise to lock the mount. Please note – the base of the mount can only be rotated once attached to your dashboard. If the mount is not yet secured, you’ll see that the outer perimeter has two layers that move independently of each other.
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Page 19: Attaching The Power Lead
24) if you want your unit to switch on automatically when it detects power. IMPORTANT! ROAD ANGEL Gem+ has a 5V regulator built into its power cable. If the cable is cut and used to hardwire the unit into the vehicle, you will damage the ROAD ANGEL Gem+ and void your warranty. -
Page 20: Getting Started
Switch on the ROAD ANGEL Gem+ by pressing the power button for about two seconds. If you skipped registration (see page 7) your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ will not have updated its database and the screen will show the registration prompt. -
Page 21: Normal Use
Normal Use Your unit is now ready for use. You can start driving and ROAD ANGEL Gem+ will show your speed and the road’s speed limit. “Connected” icon indicates live updating Battery power level Compass GSM signal strength/ GPRS connectivity... -
Page 22: Alternative Screen
Alternative Screen The Road Angel Gem has an alternative screen which simplifies what is displayed on the main UI – we call this the ‘simple screen’. The centre blue orb background is replaced with a simplified dark background to allow the current speed reading font size to be increased. -
Page 23: Alerts
If it is a fixed, mobile, temporary or average speed camera location, the unit alerts you to the advisory speed limit. You can customise the way your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ alerts you to road dangers: see page 21.Average Speed Camera Alerts... -
Page 24: Advisory Colour Coding
Speed limits may vary according to vehicle type and class. All ROAD ANGEL products are designed to provide the driver with a high visibility speedometer reading within your field of vision. Although GPS speedometers are known to be highly accurate at steady speed, atmospheric conditions and hindered skyward visibility (e.g. -
Page 25: Examples Of Alerts And Advisory Colour Coding
Examples of alerts and advisory colour coding Normal screen, no alerts, vehicle Fixed camera alert, vehicle Fixed camera alert, vehicle travelling below advisory speed travelling above advisory speed travelling below advisory speed Road blackspot alert Average camera zone, vehicle Average camera zone, vehicle travelling above advisory speed. - Page 26 Examples of alerts and advisory colour coding (continued) Red Light Camera alert Red Light Speed Camera alert Railway crossing alert Congestion zone alert School zone alert Simple screen average screen Simple screen camera alert Simple screen no alert...
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Page 27: Customising Road Angel Gem
Customising ROAD ANGEL Gem+ You can change the way ROAD ANGEL Gem+ works by adjusting its menu settings. During normal operation, click on the Power button on the right side of the screen. Menu settings cannot be changed during an alert. -
Page 28: Audio Options
Audio Options Settings in the Audio menu determine how ROAD ANGEL Gem+ uses audio prompts to warn you about road hazards. Options Property Details (factory setting in bold) Voice Type Choose male or female voice for alerts Male … Female... -
Page 29: Alert Options
Alert Options Settings in the Alerts Options determine how ROAD ANGEL Gem+ warns you about road hazards. Options Property Details (factory setting in bold) Blackspot Switch Blackspot alerts on or off. … Camera Van Switch mobile van alerts on or off. -
Page 30: Display Options
Using this menu, you can change the appearance of the display, including the display mode (day or night); hardwire mode, and auto standby settings. Options Property Details (factory setting in bold) Adjust the brightness of the ROAD ANGEL Night…Auto … Display Mode Gem+ display. 0%...100%... -
Page 31: Unit Data
Unit Data This menu provides technical information about your ROAD ANGEL Gem+: its serial number and firmware version, the expiry date of your subscription and the date of the most recent database update. Options Property Details (factory setting in bold) -
Page 32: Adding Danger Zones
ROAD ANGEL Group Ltd is constantly updating the central database of danger zones. You can be of great value to the users of other GPRS-enabled ROAD ANGEL devices by setting ‘Live Van’ and other alerts. Also, by submitting new zones for verification, you can contribute to the safety of the whole community of ROAD ANGEL device owners. - Page 33 6 miles. The location is now stored on your unit for future use. When your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ updates, the location will be downloaded to the central database to be verified by the ROAD ANGEL team for possible inclusion in future updates.
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Page 34: Eassist
In the event of an accident or incident, your ROAD ANGEL Gem+’s eAssist™ feature allows you to contact emergency services via the Secure Operating Centre (SOC). There are two ways to trigger the eAssist™ feature: Manually, by pressing the ‘e’ button. -
Page 35: Automatic Activation
Automatic Activation ROAD ANGEL Gem+ has an onboard ‘g-meter’ that measures the g-force the unit is experiencing. If the g-force is above 2g, a value typical of a vehicle collision, a message will appear on the screen stating that the SOC will be automatically contacted if you do not cancel the eAssist™... - Page 36 ROAD ANGEL GROUP will not be held liable for any injuries or deaths resulting from the use, misuse, or substandard performance of the eAssist™ feature, or the ROAD ANGEL Gem+...
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Page 37: Updating The Database
It is critical to the accurate operation of your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ that your unit is regularly updated to maintain the very latest data. To qualify for database updates: Register your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ with ROAD ANGEL Group Ltd. -
Page 38: Updating By Pc
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista or 7 (we do not support Apple Macs). Visit www.roadangelgroup.com and click on the Customer Support link. Download and install the update software for your ROAD ANGEL Gem+. Full instructions regarding the installation and use of this software are available on the website. -
Page 39: 10. Background Information
ROAD ANGEL's connected products allow you to share LIVE van locations with other members of the ROAD ANGEL community, at a press of a single button. If a member of the ROAD ANGEL community drives past the same LIVE location within the following... -
Page 40: Laser Detection
ROAD ANGEL Gem+ as you drive by. ROAD ANGEL Gem+ and the Law At present, laser sensors are not illegal in the UK. However, if there is a future change in UK Law and laser sensors are banned, you will be able to download a software update from www.roadangelgroup.com... -
Page 41: Targeting Explained
200m if it is targeted towards the unit At 200m the beam of the laser can be as little as 200mm across. If the Laser Gun is targeting your number plate, it is likely that your dashboard mounted ROAD ANGEL Gem+ will not detect the signal. -
Page 42: Long Range Targeting
On some Laser Guns, the sight is bigger than the vehicle. Wherever you have fitted ROAD ANGEL Gem+, it is possible that a laser gun targeted in your direction (not necessarily at your car) may trigger it. -
Page 43: Speed Cameras And Hazards
Speed Cameras and Hazards This section describes the type of cameras and road hazards covered by ROAD ANGEL Gem+: Gatso The most common type of speed camera – used in fixed positions mounted on poles at the roadside. Measures vehicle speed using radar and, if the speed limit has been exceeded, photographs the rear of the vehicle. - Page 44 Uses pressure sensors in the road (similar to Speedmaster – see below) to measure vehicle speed and photographs the rear of any speeding vehicle. Not to be confused with red-light cameras. ROAD ANGEL Gem+ relies on up-to- date database information for detection. Safe Zone Cameras (Siemens)
- Page 45 Blackspot A specific location, identified by the police and local authorities, where a high number of accidents have occurred e.g. a difficult junction. Blackspots are often targeted by mobile speed enforcement units. ROAD ANGEL Gem+ relies on up-to-date database information to identify blackspots.
- Page 46 There are substantial penalties if you do not pay the congestion charge. Primary Schools You can set up ROAD ANGEL Gem+ to alert you whenever you are within 250 metres of a primary school. Unprotected Railway Crossings Alerts you to railway crossings with no barrier.
- Page 47 DISCLAIMER ROAD ANGEL Group Ltd has made every effort to ensure that all the information contained in this manual is accurate and reliable. However, the information is subject to change without notice. ROAD ANGEL Group Ltd assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from the use of this product.
- Page 48 ROAD ANGEL Group Ltd Email: info@roadangelgroup.com Web: www.roadangelgroup.com Clark House Silverstone Technology Park Silverstone Circuit Northants NN12 8GX...
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