Decatur Electronics Genesis II Select, User Manual & Installation Manual

Page 1: ...GenesisII Select User s Manual Installation Guide Canada Variant Revision 16 September 2015 Copyright 2009 2015 Decatur Electronics Inc ...

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Page 3: ...GenesisII Select User s Manual Installation Guide CanadaVariant Revision 16 September 2015 ...

Page 4: ... 20 2 5 4 VIP Activation 21 2 5 5 Configuring the VIP 22 3 Computer Display Unit 23 3 1 Display Windows 23 3 2 Lights 24 3 2 1 Range Lights 24 3 2 2 FASTER and SLOWER Lights 24 3 2 2 1 Moving Mode Same Direction using Non Directional Antennas 24 3 2 2 2 Moving Mode Same Direction using Directional Antenna 25 3 2 2 3 Faster Target 25 3 2 2 4 Fastest Target OPT 26 4 Hand Held Remote Control 27 4 1 C...

Page 5: ... 7 2 5 Multi Path Beam Cancellation 47 7 2 6 Patrol Harmonics 48 7 2 7 Radio Frequency Interference RFI 48 7 2 8 Shadowing 48 7 2 9 Vehicle Ignition Interference 49 8 Field Tests 50 8 1 Operator Requested Self Test 50 8 2 Road Test 50 9 Care Cleaning and Storage 52 10 Specifications 53 10 1 Mechanical 53 10 2 Antenna 53 10 3 Environment 54 10 4 Power Consumption 54 10 5 Accuracy 55 10 6 Speed Rang...

Page 6: ...this sophisticated radar device We believe you will be pleasantly surprised by the features and advantages The Genesis II Select is small dependable features instant target acquisition If you are as pleased with its performance as we think you will be ask your Decatur sales representative about other Decatur products including the Genesis line of radars the Onsite line of speed trailers dollies an...

Page 7: ...afety conscious installation options you can separate the pieces and mount them wherever best meets your specific needs The Genesis II Select interchangeable antennas lets you choose a combination that is right for you For example you can transmit from K band K band Directional and Ka band silver ring antennas When used with K band Directional antennas the Genesis II Select is able to determine wh...

Page 8: ...esis II Select so you can optimize its life and keep it at peak performance Please take a moment to read through it and keep it handy for future reference Note the following symbols in this manual Indicates a warning message about safety precautions Please read it carefully Indicates a helpful tip or precaution to note Indicates section refers to optional equipment OPT ...

Page 9: ...r 2015 9 Your Genesis II Select radar unit includes selections from the following components Detachable Computer Display Unit Handheld Remote K and Ka Band Antennas Various Connector Cables Optional VIP Various Mounting Brackets Optional Radar Mirror Display ...

Page 10: ...g Mode Same Direction Press and hold the MODE button for two seconds to activate Stationary Mode 5 Press and hold the FAST button to select Faster Mode when you want to track the next strongest target going faster than the strongest 6 If you are in the Moving Mode Same Direction setting and are using non directional antennas and want to track a target that is traveling slower than the patrol motor...

Page 11: ...rate and remotely mount the computer unit from the display unit Common places to mount it are behind the dash under the driver s seat or on the console To separate the combined unit firmly grasp the ends and pull them apart Figure 2 1a Separating the computer display unit Note the 9 pin connectors on each half of the unit Screw two standoffs into the holes next to each connector to attach the two ...

Page 12: ...h the two pieces together 2 2 Mounting and Connecting the Computer Display Unit WARNINGS t P OPU QMBDF UIF FOFTJT 4FMFDU DPNQPOFOUT JO locations that will obscure the driver s view of the road t PVCMF DIFDL FBDI DPNQPOFOU UP FOTVSF JU JT TFDVSFMZ mounted In an accident a loose component could strike an occupant of the vehicle t P OPU QMBDF UIF FOFTJT 4FMFDU DPNQVUFS BOUFOOBT cables or brackets in ...

Page 13: ... on the computer display unit and mounting surface After the unit is in the correct position press it firmly to affix it to the surface For the bracket mount simply place and tighten the screws on the mounting bracket into the holes in the unit Then adhere the suction cups to a clean glass surface For maximum adhesion moisten the suction cups before affixing them to the surface There are five loca...

Page 14: ...the red dot on the computer receptacle Power connector WARNING t F TVSF UP QMVH UIF DPOOFDUPS JOUP UIF DPNQVUFS VOJU first before plugging the power plug into the auxiliary power source If the power source is on it can damage the unit The power cable has a larger 12 volt power plug cigar plug on one end Make sure the plug fits securely in the motor vehicle s auxiliary power cigarette lighter recep...

Page 15: ... smooth finish than the connector that plug into the unit It is important that the right connector be plugged into the right receptacle or damage to the connector or receptacle may result Figure 2 2e Cable connector that plugs into the antenna To remove a cable grasp and pull the connector Serial connector On the back of the computer unit there is a female DB 9 connector marked serial that allows ...

Page 16: ...d controls Figure 2 3a Antennas for the Genesis II Select include K band K band Directional left and Ka band silver ring right A variety of brackets are available to mount the antennas To attach the antennas to the standard brackets align the threaded mounting hole on the antenna with the threaded post of the front antenna bracket and on the rear antenna bracket the threaded knob with the slot on ...

Page 17: ...n in Figure 2 3d t 1SJPS UP HMVJOH UIF CVUUPO JO QMBDF UFTU UIF QPUFOUJBM BOUFOOB location for good performance and for any fan interference Once the considerations listed above have been observed follow the instructions on the glue packet making sure that the windshield glass is properly cleaned and prepared Apply the glue to the button as described in the glue packet instructions Make sure that ...

Page 18: ...eading displayed can be affected due to the angle Rear Antenna Mounting Mount the rear facing antenna so it has a clear view of traffic and so it is not obstructing the driver s view The bracket is easily affixed to the rear deck using the Velcro strips supplied with the bracket Follow the same orientation instructions as for the front antenna t 6TF POMZ UIF NPVOUJOH IBSEXBSF BQQSPWFE CZ ZPVS agen...

Page 19: ...r safety double check to ensure all components are secure 2 5 VIP Installation Optional If your Genesis II Select has come with the optional Motor vehicle Interface Portal VIP then use the following installation instructions WARNING t FGPSF DPOOFDUJOH UIF 7 1 FOTVSF BMM EFWJDFT including the motor vehicle and radar are powered off 2 5 1 Connecting to the Radar Connect the VIP s communications cabl...

Page 20: ...he officer s leg when getting into the motor vehicle In those cases Decatur offers a two foot right angle extension cable S769 15 to allow the VIP to be relocated away from the port so as not to be damaged Contact Decatur Electronic s Customer Service Department at 800 428 4315 for ordering information or contact your authorized dealer 2 5 3 Connecting to the Video Camera The VIP has an additional...

Page 21: ...nt from the car t P OPU FYQPTF UIF 7 1 UP FYDFTTJWF NPJTUVSF PS submerge the VIP t G UIF JT NPTUMZ Pò CVU øJDLFST POMZ PDDBTJPOBMMZ there is an issue with the power being supplied to the VIP The VIP is in hibernation mode to conserve the motor vehicle s battery If the LED is on and the VIP is connected to a radar unit then when the radar is turned on and it runs through its diagnostics routine it ...

Page 22: ... to recognize that the VIP has been connected it may be necessary to go into the radar s menu feature and select the VIP 1 With the radar turned on and all power up routines having been ran press and HOLD the Test button on the hand remote until the word MENU is displayed on the radar Then release the test button 2 Next press the OPTN button several times until VIP is displayed 3 Press the UP arro...

Page 23: ...I Select front display The faceplate also contains a photocell that automatically dims the display at night for less glare and makes the display brighter in daylight conditions so you can easily read the display windows Figure 3b The Genesis II Select rear interface 3 1 Display Windows TARGET Displays target speeds and is blank when no target is present MODE Displays the mode of operation Stationa...

Page 24: ...tivity setting or the target acquisition distance The range can be independently set for each main operating mode Figure 3 2a Short Range Figure 3 2b Medium Range Figure 3 2c Maximum Range 3 2 2 FASTER and SLOWER Lights The FASTER and SLOWER lights are used to indicate different settings depending on the mode of operation and what features are activated 3 2 2 1 Moving Mode Same Direction using Non...

Page 25: ... since the selection will be made by the radar However if your radar is equipped with the Fastest Target feature then pressing the FAST button will active that feature See Section 3 2 2 4 3 2 2 3 Faster Target FASTER When in Stationary or Moving Mode Opposite Direction and using either directional or non directional antennas press and hold the FAST button to activate the Faster Mode The FASTER lig...

Page 26: ...ted when the FASTER button is pressed and the strongest target speed will be displayed in the TARGET window and the LOCKED window will display the speed of the next strongest target going faster than the strongest target Pressing the FASTER button again will return the unit to normal operation and the FASTER light will shut off The SLOWER light is not used Figure 3 2 2 4a The Faster light ANT FRON...

Page 27: ...te Control Figure 4a The S778 41CC 0 hand held remote keypad controls Figure 4b The S778 41CC 0 hand held remote control unit with detachable cable t G UIF IBOE IFME SFNPUF JT SFNPWFE EVSJOH PQFSBUJPO 3 5 BQQFBST JO UIF PEF XJOEPX BOE XJMM TUBZ PO until the remote is plugged back in ...

Page 28: ...officer to lock a target speed which will then become displayed in the locked window while remembering internally what the patrol speed was at the time the speed was locked The Genesis II Select will as long as the antenna remains activated continue to track both the speed of the target in the target window and the patrol motor vehicle speed in the patrol window 1 To blank the patrol speed press t...

Page 29: ...tton cycles through distance units VOLUME VOLUME The volume control regulates the Doppler audio and system status tone beep volume Press the negative or positive side of the VOLUME button to decrease and increase the volume level FAST FAST Controls the Faster Mode feature MODE MODE Switches between the three operating modes Stationary Mode Moving Mode Opposite Direction and Moving Mode Same Direct...

Page 30: ...hat the radar will process in stationary mode Default is 25 km h BEEP ON OFF Beep Beeps when button is pushed on the hand remote Default is ON UNTS KPH Display units Measure speeds in km h COMX 0 through 5 Serial Port Communication Protocol Selects protocol for interfacing to MDT signs etc 0 no output 1 Decatur format 2 3 4 5 Reserved no output Default is 1 FSTL ON OFF Fast Lock Allows the locking...

Page 31: ...hand held remote turns the Genesis II Select on and off After you press the PWR button the display illuminates and the computer checks the circuitry If the power up checks pass the computer displays TEST PASS in the MODE window If the power up checks fail a system error message SYS will display in the MODE window and the unit will not respond to any control except the PWR button to power down Turn...

Page 32: ...rrow REAR on the hand held remote activate and deactivate the antennas The FRONT or REAR light will illuminate when the antenna is transmitting Figure 6 2b When the FRONT light illuminates the FRONT antenna is transmitting To discontinue transmitting to place the radar back into standby mode press the same ANT button The Genesis II Select has three main operating modes Stationary Moving Mode Oppos...

Page 33: ... in Stationary Mode 6 3 1 Using Non Directional Antennas When using non directional antennas to switch to Stationary Mode press and hold the MODE button for two seconds The straight vertical bar represents the stationary patrol motor vehicle and the two arrows show the target s travel direction Figure 6 3 1 The MODE window when the radar is in Stationary Mode Detected target speeds will display in...

Page 34: ...icles moving towards or away from the patrol motor vehicle Stationary Towards Only tracks motor vehicles moving toward the patrol motor vehicle Stationary Away Only tracks motor vehicles moving away from the patrol motor vehicle To select Stationary Mode of operation press and hold the MODE button for two seconds The Stationary Both mode will be represented by two arrows on the left one pointing u...

Page 35: ...nd releasing the MODE button a third time will select the Stationary Away mode Pressing and releasing the MODE button a fourth time will cycle to the moving opposite mode of operation When the radar is toggled into the Stationary Towards mode a i5w XJMM CSJFøZ CF EJTQMBZFE BMPOH TJEF PG UIF TPMJE MJOF PO UIF SJHIU The radar will then replace the T with an arrow representing the direction of travel...

Page 36: ... radar is toggled into the Stationary Away mode an i w XJMM CSJFøZ CF EJTQMBZFE BMPOH TJEF PG UIF TPMJE MJOF PO UIF right Once the A is cleared an arrow pointed in the appropriate direction based on the antenna selection will be displayed to indicate the direction of the targets moving AWAY from the patrol motor vehicle Once a solid target is acquired the letter A will again appear Figure 6 3 2e I...

Page 37: ...up Detected target speeds will display in the TARGET window The PATROL window will always remain blank while in all of the stationary modes WARNING t 8IFO PQFSBUJOH XJUI UIF JSFDUJPOBM OUFOOB CF sure the antenna facing forward is connected into the FRONT antenna port If using dual antennas the antenna facing the rear should be connected into the REAR antenna port ...

Page 38: ... away from the patrol using the rear antenna Figure 6 4a A patrol vehicle that is tracking a target vehicle with the rear antenna while traveling with the radar unit in Moving Mode Opposite Direction To select Moving Mode Opposite Direction press the MODE button until the MODE window displays a down arrow on the left and an up arrow on the right The down arrow indicates the target s travel directi...

Page 39: ...trol speeds will display in the PATROL window while the patrol motor vehicle is moving 6 5 Moving Mode Same Direction To display the speed of targets traveling the same direction as the patrol motor vehicle use the Moving Mode Same Direction setting Figure 6 5a A patrol car tracking a target using Moving Mode Same Direction To select this mode press and release the MODE button until the MODE windo...

Page 40: ...on Mode and using non directional antennas t UIF 45 3 TFUUJOH XJMM UIF EJòFSFODF POUP UIF QBUSPM NPUPS vehicle speed t UIF 4 08 3 TFUUJOH XJMM 46 53 5 UIF EJòFSFODF GSPN UIF QBUSPM motor vehicle speed For example if the patrol motor vehicle is traveling 88 km h and the same direction target motor vehicle is moving away from the patrol motor vehicle at a relative speed of 16 km h the same direction...

Page 41: ...2 Observe the target speed 3 If the target speed changes with the patrol speed it means you need to switch to the other mode WARNING t 8IFO PQFSBUJOH XJUI UIF JSFDUJPOBM OUFOOB CF sure the antenna facing forward is connected into the FRONT antenna port If using dual antennas the antenna facing the rear should be connected into the REAR antenna port 6 5 1 Setting Separation Speed The minimum separa...

Page 42: ...r faster target namely the passenger motor vehicle at 123 km h will be displayed Figure 6 6 Evaluating multiple targets in Faster Mode WARNING t 8IFO JO 4UBUJPOBSZ PEF VTJOH OPO EJSFDUJPOBM antennas or using directional antennas without the directional feature active it is possible that the faster vehicle not traveling in the same direction is the strongest vehicle 6 7 Lock a Speed The LOCK button...

Page 43: ...ndently t PWJOH 0QQPTJUF PEF t PWJOH 4BNF JSFDUJPO PEF OPT t 4UBUJPOBSZ PEF The five LED lights above the word RANGE indicate the target acquisition range Press the negative or positive side of the RANGE button to decrease or increase the range setting The range lights progressively illuminate as you increase the distance When all lights are on the unit is in maximum range The range setting for ea...

Page 44: ...istance Set to 440m 0 4 km Time Measured 150 15 0 Seconds 00416 hours Calculated Speed 96 km h To make use of the stopwatch mode you need a road surface that is marked with known distance intervals or you will need to independently make a measurement between two visible points on the road in which you can time motor vehicles passing between those points for example a bridge underpass and a road si...

Page 45: ...tton to exit the Stopwatch mode 7 Performance Tips Understanding potential radar interference and what to do when it occurs can greatly improve your results 7 1 How Radar Works Determining a motor vehicle s speed begins with the radar antenna transmitting and directing a beam of microwave energy radio waves at an approaching or receding target motor vehicle When energy from this beam strikes a mov...

Page 46: ... the radar unit to display a speed which is always lower than the actual target motor vehicle speed This condition exists when the target motor vehicle s path is not parallel to the antenna including conditions such as the motor vehicle traveling on a curve or a hill As the angle between the beam of the antenna and the target motor vehicle increases the displayed speed decreases Ideally an angle o...

Page 47: ...es Small angles less than 10 have little effect on displayed speeds As the angle increases the displayed speed decreases At 90 the displayed target speed is 0 km h 7 2 2 Fan Interference Fan interference is the most common form of interference that you are likely to experience It is caused when the radar measures the speed of the motor vehicle blower fan Changing the fan speed causes a proportiona...

Page 48: ...lays the RFI message and stops processing and displaying speeds The system resumes normal operation when the RFI condition no longer exists At that time any locked speeds will display again 7 2 8 Shadowing In Moving mode the radar processes two speeds patrol and target The stronger of the two the patrol speed is created when UIF SBEBS CFBN SFøFDUT GSPN QBTTJOH TUBUJPOBSZ PCKFDUT TVDI BT the paveme...

Page 49: ...our visual estimation The correct City Highway setting helps to minimize this effect t 5IF FOFTJT 4FMFDU SFDPHOJ FT BOE JHOPSFT shadowing when equipped with the VIP 7 2 9 Motor vehicle Ignition Interference The Genesis II Select is designed to operate from the motor vehicle s cigarette lighter receptacle However some motor vehicles exhibit excessive alternator noise at the cigarette lighter recept...

Page 50: ...L will be displayed in the MODE window and the unit should be removed from service SPEED SIMULATION TEST Verifies the speed accuracy using synthesized Doppler frequencies corresponding to a series of four simulated speeds 25 50 75 and 100 km h These speed are first displayed in the patrol window and then in the target window In each case the speed being displayed is accompanied by a audio tone tha...

Page 51: ...O LN I BOZ EJTDSFQBODZ JO UIFTF TQFFET JO OPU SFøFDUJWF PG an inaccuracy of the radar unit but is attributable to a slight tolerance in the speedometer If the discrepancy is greater than 3 km h then the speedometer should be checked for accuracy and the alignment of the antenna should be check to make sure they are pointing straight ahead and not at an angle to the patrol motor vehicle If you have...

Page 52: ...4FMFDU DBO XJUITUBOE UFNQFSBUVSF WBSJBUJPOT however only the antenna is weather resistant t OTFSU BOE SFNPWF UIF DPOOFDUPST CZ GPMMPXJOH UIF DPSSFDU connect and disconnect procedures WARNING t O DBTF ZPVS VOJU IBT B CMPXO GVTF QMFBTF SFQMBDF UIF fuse with another fuse rated at the same capacity DO NOT replace the fuse with a higher rated fuse since this may cause damage to the equipment and or the...

Page 53: ...te Dimensions 12 70 cm x 3 04 cm x 5 33 cm Weight 0 26 kg Ka Band Silver Ring Antenna Dimensions 9 77 cm x 5 33 cm Weight 0 20 kg K Band Antenna Dimensions 10 54 cm x 7 62 cm Weight 0 37 kg K Band Directional Antenna Dimensions 10 54 cm x 7 62 cm Weight 0 37 kg 10 2 Antenna K Band Nominal transmission frequency 24 150 GHz Nominal horizontal beamwidth 12 Polarization Circular Nominal microwave powe...

Page 54: ...er output 15mW Maximum aperture power density 2 mW cm2 10 3 Environment Ambient operating temperatures 30 C to 70 C Maximum humidity 90 relative humidity at 37 C 10 4 Power Consumption Supply voltage range 10 8 to 16 5VDC with internal resettable fuse Low voltage threshold 10 8VDC with visual indicator Current draw with 13 6VDC applied in various modes Standby antenna OFF 0 60 amperes Ant ON no ta...

Page 55: ...ry Mode Target 19 km h 337 km h Moving Mode Opposite Direction Patrol 8 km h 161 km h Patrol with High Speed Option 16 km h 180 km h Target 19 km h Closure of 337 km h Moving Mode Same Direction Patrol 32 km h 160 km h Slower Target 19 km h 120 km h Faster Target 40 km h 281 km h The Moving Mode Same Direction target speed is computed as follows when tracking a slower target TS PS SS when tracking...

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Page 57: ...ion Randall Sanner NOT TRANSFERABLE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission s Rules and Regulations listed below FCC IDENTIFIER HTRCR 1KD Name of Grantee Decatur Electronics Inc Equipment Class Part 15 Field Disturbance Sensor Notes Traffic Safety Radar Frequency Output Frequency Emission Grant...

Page 58: ... 1997 Attention Randall Sanner NOT TRANSFERABLE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission s Rules and Regulations listed below FCC IDENTIFIER HTRKA2 Name of Grantee Decatur Electronics Inc Equipment Class Licensed Non Broadcast Notes Frequency Output Frequency Emission Grant Notes FCC Rule Parts ...

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Page 62: ...will interface with various in car video systems with an active communications COM port including the Decatur Electronics Responder 1000 in car video system Please call the Decatur Electronics sales staff to see which video systems will work with your Decatur radar device or contact your authorized dealer Q Does Decatur Electronics carry other law enforcement products A Yes Decatur offers handheld...

Page 63: ...anty service center The full warranty on parts and workmanship does not include normal wear and tear crushing dropping fire impact immersion damage from attempted repair modifications by unauthorized service agents or improper voltage and fusing including removal of the power plug For repairs simply return the OnSite 300 directly to the factory or contact your authorized dealer Refer to Section 13...

Page 64: ...mber on your note and shipping label t G TP EJSFDUFE JODMVEF B OPUF EFTDSJCJOH UIF QSPCMFN BOE PS UIF incident that resulted in the problem Failure to do so can delay the return of your system t 3FUVSO UIF TZTUFN UP Decatur Electronics Inc 3433 East Wood Street Phoenix AZ 85040 USA RA XXXXXX Decatur Electronics does not accept items shipped COD The customer is responsible for all shipping charges ...

Page 65: ...oceed with option 3 If your product is under warranty it will automatically be repaired and sent back to you 14 How to Order Additional Products You can order upgrades when available to the Genesis II Select from Decatur Electronics as well as cases power supplies tripods tuning forks different cable lengths and mounting brackets To see product descriptions or to order products visit the Decatur E...

Page 66: ...r to an external device 731cm cable P769 10 connects to IBM format PC and some video systems Carrying Case Hard case with cutout foam P801 20 Interconnect cable for use in separating detachable display from computer unit or for use in connecting communications port to other equipment 304cm interconnect cable S769 116 0 Mounting bracket for use with detachable display or the computer unit Detachabl...

Page 67: ...ect transmits data as ASCII symbols in the following digit sequence Target Patrol hundreds tens ones ASCII hundreds tens ones carriage return CR CR ASCII decimal value 13 The Genesis II Select sends the data in this sequence when the TARGET or PATROL speed display changes or when the MODE or antenna ANT selection changes During the test sequence the target and patrol speeds transmit but the displa...

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