Section 6—Testing Procedures
6.1
6. TESTING PROCEDURES
6.0 GENERAL
The internal test and tuning fork tests explained below
should be conducted at the beginning and end of each patrol
shift to ensure the accuracy and functionality of the unit.
The results of these tests may be recorded in a radar log, or
officers shift log.
6.1 POWER ON
Press and release the PWR switch. The unit will light all
display segments and perform a crystal cross check to verify
the accuracy of the speed processing circuitry.
If these tests pass, the unit will display “32” in the
TARGET display window, stationary mode, or both target
and PATROL display windows in the moving mode. This
will remain for approximately one (1) second. The displays
will clear and the unit will be operational.
6.2 AUTOMATIC SELF-TEST
As long as the unit is turned on, the Talon performs an
internal accuracy test every 5 minutes or whenever the
unit’s mode of operation is changed, such as moving to
stationary, and each time the target speed is locked.
This test is automatic and will not interfere with any radar
speed readings being taken. The test does not appear in the
displays, but if an error is detected, the ERR indicator will
be turned on and no further speed readings will be
displayed.
