Decatur DragonEye Compact, User Manual

Page 1: ...DragonEye Compact User s Manual Rev 10 25 2012 Speed LIDAR ...

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Page 3: ...DragonEye Compact User s Manual Speed LIDAR ...

Page 4: ...ls 12 4 2 1 Mode Control 13 4 2 2 HUD Brightness Control 13 4 2 3 Side Panel Display Backlight 13 4 2 4 Volume Control 14 4 2 5 Menu Exit Menu 14 4 2 6 Up and Down Arrows 14 4 2 7 Enter Button 14 4 3 Battery Voltage Indications 14 4 4 Jam ECM Attempt Indication 15 5 Basic Operation 16 5 1 Battery Installation 16 5 2 Powering On 16 5 3 Selecting Speed Mode 17 5 4 Using the HUD Sighting System 17 5 ...

Page 5: ...d Defaults 27 6 8 ECCM Control 27 6 9 Input Output Port 28 7 Recommended System Checks 28 7 1 Self Test 28 7 2 Alignment Test 28 7 3 Fixed Target Distance 29 7 4 Certification 29 8 Care Cleaning and Storage 29 8 1 Guidelines 29 8 2 General Handling 30 9 Specifications 31 9 1 Distance Parameters 31 9 2 Electrical 31 9 3 Environment 31 9 4 Mechanical 31 9 5 Optics 31 9 6 Speed Range Parameters 32 10...

Page 6: ... maximize the benefits of this sophisticated LIDAR device We believe you will be pleasantly surprised by the features and advantages If you are as pleased with its performance as we think you will be ask your Decatur sales representative about other products including the Decatur Genesis line of radars the Onsite line of speed trailers dollies and pole signs and the Responder line of in car video ...

Page 7: ...tions Please read it carefully Indicates a helpful tip notice or precaution to note 1 Safety Information All service needs should be referred back to the manufacturer GENERAL WARNINGS When replacing batteries in the DragonEye Compact you should replace both batteries with new ones even if you suspect that only one cell is defective Use rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride or high quality Alkaline AA ...

Page 8: ...LIDAR at anyone using optical instruments such as binoculars as this will increase the risk of eye hazard Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do not point the device at the sun Do not aim the LIDAR directly at the sun as this could damage the internal components CAUTIONS Do not expose the DragonEye...

Page 9: ...ge on the bill of lading and keep a record of the problems or damage Take pictures to document any damage The package should include the following pictured items along with this User s Manual DragonEye Compact speed LIDAR Two AA Cell batteries Soft Pack Carry Pouch Pouch style may vary If your DragonEye Compact LIDAR was ordered with any special accessories please check for those items and for any...

Page 10: ...processing algorithms The DragonEye Compact was designed for compact light weight operation and long battery life It provides numerous useful settings and features including advanced ECCM Electronic Counter Counter Measures inclement weather modes and a USB interface for easy data interface and upgrades 3 2 Diagrams Controls and Displays Use the diagrams and descriptions in this section to quickly...

Page 11: ...plays for both the side panel and the HUD Head Up Display Special menu displays and HUD indicators will be covered in their respective selections of this manual 3 3 1 Side Panel Display LIDAR in Speed Mode Figure 3 3 1 Side panel 3 3 2 Head Up Display LIDAR in Speed Mode Figure 3 3 2 Head Up Display ...

Page 12: ...mpact LIDAR when the unit is off and to initiate laser firing when the unit is awake and ready Simply press and release the trigger and the LIDAR will wake up and be ready to fire in a fraction of a second If the unit has been off for an extended period or new batteries have just been inserted the device will automatically run the Self Test routine 4 2 Keypad Controls All remaining controls are on...

Page 13: ...t or Meters The LIDAR is factory set for English mph or SI metric units and cannot be changed by the operator 4 2 2 HUD Brightness Control Use the button to toggle through the six HUD brightness levels Note Level 1 and Level 2 are typically used for night operation only and will most likely not be visible in normal daylight conditions 4 2 3 Side Panel Display Backlight The backlight for the side p...

Page 14: ...the again The general description of blue function buttons are as follows 4 2 6 Up and Down Arrows While in the Menu system the buttons are used to navigate through the menu options to highlight a desired item or to scroll through various values 4 2 7 Enter Button The button is used to select or activate a particular menu item or value 4 3 Battery Voltage Indications When the LIDAR unit s batterie...

Page 15: ...act LIDAR contains sophisticated counter measures to defeat LIDAR Jamming devices available in the consumer market place while continuing to display accurate speed readings The system also indicates when a jammer or other Electronic Counter Measure ECM is detected on the target vehicle by displaying the phrase Jam ECM on the rear display and flashing the symbol in the HUD Note that extremely brigh...

Page 16: ...the old batteries Figure 5 1 Battery Installation Insert two AA cell batteries positive end against the flat contacts and negative ends against the spring contacts Replace the rubber batter cover and press the snap in place The DragonEye Compact LIDAR is designed to use quality alkaline AA cells from brand name manufacturers The device also functions with rechargeable NiMH AA cells commonly availa...

Page 17: ...ot displayed on power up simply press until the side panel displays MPH FT Figure 5 3 Side Panel indicating Speed Mode is active 5 4 Using the HUD Sighting System The Head Up display provides a precision aiming reticle speed reading and other status information To find the sighting reticle press and release the trigger to wake up the LIDAR and look directly through the HUD letting your eyes focus ...

Page 18: ...es to both RADAR and LIDAR systems and always results in a slightly lower than actual reading A good rule of thumb for approximately straight roadways is to target a vehicle at a range which is at least ten times the operator s perpendicular distance to the vehicle s lane of travel For example if the operator is 30 feet 9 m from the vehicle s lane of travel the vehicle should be targeted at 300 fe...

Page 19: ...agonEye Compact LIDAR will continuously update the target s speed reading at an approximate rate of 3 times per second as long as the trigger is depressed and the data quality is acceptable While not required it is recommended to track the vehicle for at least 1 second to establish robust confidence in the speed reading 5 7 Speed Display Lock Once a desired speed reading is acquired the operator c...

Page 20: ...g is displayed in the HUD and on the side panel display The trigger may be continuously held down as the unit is moved from target to target for quickly checking multiple ranges The last range reading in the display is locked when the trigger is released Range readings are displayed in tenths of a foot on the side panel and in the HUD up to 999 9 feet or 999 9 m Above this range readings are displ...

Page 21: ...ice and exit back to your current mode of operation The weather modes function as described below 6 2 1 Normal Weather Mode In Normal Mode the LIDAR has no additional restrictions placed upon the minimum distance at which a target can be acquired besides the normal minimum range specification If rain snow fog or other obstacles are present in the line of sight to the target it is possible the LIDA...

Page 22: ...ll no longer be available Alternatively the Minimum and or Maximum range values may be set by shooting a target that represents the particular range limit such as a school zone or work zone sign To shoot the Minimum or Maximum range enter the desired menu and instead of using the up down arrows pull and hold in the LIDAR trigger and aim at the target that represents the Minimum or Maximum range Yo...

Page 23: ...isplay the desired filter setting APPROACH RECEDE or BOTH Press Enter to accept the setting The LIDAR will return to the current operating mode range or speed If a vehicle is targeted in a direction opposite that of the Filter selection the LIDAR will still output the solid audible tone however the HUD and side panel will show in the speed display area The side panel will also display the indicati...

Page 24: ...Ensure the front end of the LIDAR unit is positioned exactly at the zero point using a tripod if necessary On the LIDAR unit press the Menu button then use the up down arrows until Diff Distance is displayed Press Enter Carefully obtain a range reading from the first target and then press Enter Carefully obtain a range reading from the second target and then press Enter The LIDAR will then display...

Page 25: ...o point using a tripod if necessary On the LIDAR unit press the Menu button then use the up down arrows until Diff Distance is displayed Press Enter Carefully obtain a range reading from the first target and then press Enter Carefully obtain a range reading from the second target and then press Enter The LIDAR will then display the simulated speed on the rear display The distance should be within ...

Page 26: ...raight line with the operator s position The LIDAR will subtract the two readings to determine the distance To shoot the distances simply aim at the longer range reference object first and pull the trigger to obtain a distance reading Release the trigger to lock in the distance reading If you are not satisfied with the reading you may simply aim and shoot the first reference object again Once you ...

Page 27: ...efaults The factory default settings for the LIDAR can be restored at any time by pressing then selecting Load Defaults using the up down arrows and pressing Enter This command restores default brightness and audio levels as well as settings for Minimum and Maximum range values 6 8 ECCM Control The ECCM menu allows the operator to temporarily disable the LIDAR s Electronic Counter Counter Measure ...

Page 28: ...ing electronics and software components are checked Also all display components are illuminated to allow the user to verify proper operation A pass or fail indication is given at the end of the self test A pass indication then returns the operator to the current mode of operation while a fail indiction will halt operation indicating the need for service If the LIDAR is unused for an extended perio...

Page 29: ...es not pass please contact your specified service representative 7 4 Certification The manufacturer suggests that your LIDAR unit be returned or sent to an authorized testing laboratory periodically for certification The certification process will provide detailed checks on alignment and mechanical integrity as well as verification testing against controlled speeds from 5 to 200 MPH 8 to 321 KPH 8...

Page 30: ...utward in a spiral motion The HUD glass may be cleaned with a cotton swab to facilitate reaching the surfaces If you encounter a stain or speck that cannot be removed with gentle pressure do not increase the cleaning pressure as this may damage the lens coatings Small scratches and stains during the lifetime of a unit are normal and will not noticeable affect the performance of the LIDAR When clea...

Page 31: ...eries High quality Alkaline or NiMH rechargeable Battery Life Up to 16 hours of operation Alkaline AA cell 9 3 Environment Temperature Range 22ºF to 140ºF 30ºC to 60ºC Water Resistant IP57 9 4 Mechanical Weight with batteries 1 0 lbs 455 grams Dimensions 7 52 x 5 30 x 2 25 inches 184 x 135 x 57 mm 9 5 Optics Beam Divergence 3 0 milliradian Laser Source Diode 905 10 nm Eye Safety FDA CDRH Class 1 ...

Page 32: ...s Acquisition Time 1 3 Second Speed Accuracy 1 MPH 2 Km h Minimum Range Speed Mode 50 ft 15 m Range Mode 15 ft 5 m Weather Mode 250 ft 76 m Maximum Range 3000 ft 914 m Speed Max Min 5 to 200 MPH 8 to 320 Km h Speed Mode True Full time Continuous Tracking History ...

Page 33: ...ehicle speed when targeting the vehicle at an angle The diagram below shows the line V as the vehicle s travel direction and the LIDAR operator s line of sight O to the target Vehicle The angle between these two lines is labeled theta Θ Motion of the vehicle along Line V is projected onto the LIDAR operator s line of sight Line O Using standard trigonometry this projected motion can be show to be ...

Page 34: ...tes an acquired speed but the displays show dashes 1 Speed is less than 5 MPH 8 KPH 2 Speed was acquired outside the set range windows or direction filter Adjust Min Max Ranges or Direction settings in Menu Unit has difficulty acquiring speed reading 1 Use Weather or Obstruction Mode if necessary 2 Steady LIDAR for better aiming Unit will not obtain readings at close ranges 1 Disable Weather Mode ...

Page 35: ...g and defects in a unit s internal electro optical components and circuitry and is void as to units that have been opened without prior authorization have experienced unauthorized repairs or have had unauthorized modifications This warranty does not cover the following Normal wear and tear on the unit such as batteries broken connectors or scratched or broken exterior components including optical ...

Page 36: ...aused by a unit in such circumstances THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THIS STATEMENT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES IMPLIED FROM A COURSE OF DEALING COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE THE PURCHASER ...

Page 37: ...e Compact User s Manual 37 13 How to Order Additional Products To additional products or accessories visit the Decatur Electronics website at www DecaturElectronics com or call the sales office at 800 428 4315 ...

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