ROAD ANGEL Quick Reference Guide Menu Button High Intensity LED Delete Button Store Button Visor Locating Guide (one each side) Rear Laser Sensor Ear Piece Front Laser Sensor 12v dc External Antenna Auxiliary Port USB Port READ ME FIRST READ ME FIRST Serial Adaptor READ ME FIRST With camera and blackspot data changing constantly, it is imperative that you REGISTER your unit in one of the following ways: 1. Register on-line at www.blackspot.com and click on Product Registration.
Thank you for buying your ROAD ANGEL As our roads become busier, more congested and more regulated, staying alert to road and traffic conditions is a challenge to everyone. Even the most conscientious driver can have a momentary lapse of concentration that could easily lead to an accident or a fine and points. ROAD ANGEL is specially designed to be a simple-to-use addition to any vehicle, to alert and warn you in advance of known danger areas.
In this user guide: How ROAD ANGEL Works P3 Setting Up P4 ROAD ANGEL Menu Settings P6 ROAD ANGEL Displays P9 Laser Detection P11 Adding and Deleting Danger Zones P13 ROAD ANGEL Database and Updating P14 System Requirements P15 Subscriptions P15 Hardwiring ROAD ANGEL P16 ROAD ANGEL and your Motorbike P16 Protecting and Cleaning ROAD ANGEL P16 Warranty P17 ROAD ANGEL Security P17 ROAD ANGEL Troubleshooting P17 Background Information P20
How ROAD ANGEL works ROAD ANGEL works by comparing the position of your vehicle using GPS technology against the database inside the unit of safety cameras and accident blackspots.When approaching a known danger zone, the LCD display turns from blue to red and the type of danger is shown.The bar counter starts to count up as the danger area gets closer. Speech warnings will tell the driver the type of zone followed by a audible tone that increases with proximity.
Setting Up How ROAD ANGEL Works Fitting ROAD ANGEL with LASER ALERT in your vehicle. Setting Up 1. Empty all the parts out of the box and familiarise yourself with each item. 1 2 7 9 3 6 4 8 5 1. Straight Power Lead 4. USB Cable 7. Suction Cups 2. Sprung Power Lead 5. Windscreen Bracket 8. ROAD ANGEL 3. Dash Pad 6. Anti-vibration Damper 9. Anti-glare Visor 2. We highly recommend that ROAD ANGEL is positioned in the centre of the front windscreen low down, just above the dashboard.
Caution: NO ROAD ANGEL, OR ASSOCIATED ITEMS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO OR PLACED ACROSS THE PADDED SURFACE OF THE AIRBAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASH PANEL. ALL WIRING MUST BE TUCKED AWAY AS TO NOT INTERFERE WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLE'S CONTROLS. 3. ROAD ANGEL has a quick release magnetic base, and is supplied with a bracket that can be mounted on the front windscreen. A pad can also be affixed directly onto the dashboard.
. When the unit has acquired the satellites the ‘SEARCHING FOR SATELLITES’ will be replaced by 0 showing you are stationary, or the speed of your vehicle if you are moving.Your unit is now ready for use. Note: The vehicle must be in the open air (not in a garage). The very first time the unit is switched on (cold start) it must acquire a minimum of 4 satellites to establish its position. THIS MAY TAKE UP TO 45 MINS.
Camera alert single beep – Switch alert on or off, as each proximity bar counts up it will emit a single beep. Safety Alert Volume – Changes the volume setting for Blackspot, School and Congestion related warnings. 0%-100% in 20% increments. Safety Alert single beep – Switch alert on or off, as each proximity bar counts up it will emit a single beep. Blackspot alert – Switch Blackspot alerts on or off. School zone alert – Switch School alerts on or off.
Mapping Output – Switches NMEA data for interfacing into Mapping Software on or off. (Requires extra cable available from Blackspot Interactive Ltd). Mapping Baud Rate – Switch between 4800, 9600, 19200 baud rate. ROAD ANGEL Menu Settings GPS/RescueLoc – This function allows the user to read off their exact position in Latitude and Longitude, in degrees, minutes and seconds. This can be quoted to rescue services. Unit Data: Unit Serial Number – Displays the serial number of the unit.
1. Normal Display – Speedometer Compass Time Satellite Reception Speed The backlight is blue, as default it shows vehicle speed in MPH, which is measured by the GPS.The speed is updated every second, and at a constant speed is highly accurate. When quickly accelerating or decelerating, the display will lag the actual speed by a small margin. It’s rare to find a vehicle that shows the same speed as ROAD ANGEL.
Blackspot Extreme danger zones where serious accidents have occurred School Warns the user as they enter the proximity of Primary schools Congestion Warns as you are approaching a congestion charging zone ROAD ANGEL Displays Your current road speed will display on the unit at all times.When warning all non essential information will disappear from the display (time, heading and satellite coverage). There are a total of 5 display bars.When all 5 are visible you are at the location of the danger point.
Laser Detection How Mobile Laser Traps operate Police Laser Guns work by firing a pulsed beam of light at a vehicle which then measures the time taken for it to return, this can take as little as a third of a second.The beam is very narrow, this allows the enforcement officer to be very precise in which vehicle they want to target. From a motorway bridge any vehicle in a line of traffic could be targeted. The beam fired from the gun is of a conical shape, the further away from the gun, the wider the beam.
How the enforcement officer chooses which vehicles to target Even though the police have equipment for measuring and recording the speeds of motorists, it is down to the officer using the equipment to choose which vehicle to target. A lot of people believe that the police are checking every vehicle as they go by.This is not the case. Guidelines state that an officer can only measure the speed of a vehicle that they believe to be exceeding the posted limit.
Adding and Deleting Danger Zones CAUTION: PLEASE ONLY ADD OR DELETE DANGER ZONES WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. Deleting zones Simply wait until your ROAD ANGEL alerts you to the required danger zone and then press DELETE, you will then be asked to confirm your deletion. Any of the locations that are stored into the ROAD ANGEL database can be deleted by the user.
Adding an Average Speed monitoring section or SPECS area The use of SPECS cameras are becoming more frequent, both in residential areas and on Motorways. A photograph is taken of your vehicle at the ‘start’ point and then another a set distance further down the road. If your average speed is greater than the speed limit between these two cameras you are automatically prosecuted. You can record these areas as follows.
We recommend that you update your ROAD ANGEL on a regular basis, as safety camera locations are constantly changing.With new locations being added and old cameras being removed, the recommended update frequency is weekly. If you are a high mileage motorist, often on unfamiliar roads, you may wish to update your database more regularly. If you are about to venture on a long trip and have not updated regularly then we suggest updating just before you go.
Hardwiring ROAD ANGEL ROAD ANGEL power cable can be hard wired into the vehicle permanently. If you use lots of different products in the car this will free up the cigar socket.The straight cable supplied in the box can be used by removing the cigar socket. It must have its own 3A fuse in line. If you are unsure on how to carry out the procedure then we highly recommend using an auto electrician.
Warranty Your unit is guaranteed for one year from date of purchase from all defects that occur with normal use. If your unit fails to perform as specified in these instructions, please return using registered post directly to Blackspot Interactive Ltd. with the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. The problem you are encountering Proof of purchase Date of purchase A contact telephone number and address Blackspot Interactive Ltd.
ROAD ANGEL lights up but does not acquire satellites (stays at SEARCHING FOR SATELLITES) 1. Check that ROAD ANGEL has a clear view of the sky. ROAD ANGEL must have a clear view of the sky. 2. Is this the first time the unit is switched on? If yes, the unit will be carrying out a cold start that can take up to 45 minutes to acquire a good enough signal to lock on. 3. Power down the unit and reboot. 4.
I am not getting a warning on all fixed cameras 1. The unit has not been updated recently; carry out an update to add all the new locations. 2. ROAD ANGEL has a directional feature that allows it to ignore cameras that are enforcing the speed limit in the opposite direction. I am not getting enough warning as I approach fixed cameras 1. The distance setting is set too short Press MENU to move to the Distances screen. Press DELETE to enter the menu. Press DELETE to edit the distances.
Background Information GPS Output ROAD ANGEL can output NMEA data.This can be used to interface with Laptops and PDA’s running routing software. Please note we have tested on all popular systems but cannot guarantee the compatibility with all products. Speed cameras and blackspots The main danger zones are: Gatso – Measure your speed and photograph the rear of your vehicle. TruVelo – Measure your speed and photograph the front of the vehicle along with driver.
Congestion – Alerts the user when they are near to or approaching a congestion charging zone. Most congestion charging schemes require drivers to pay if they wish to continue driving during the scheme’s hours of operation. Schools – Alerts the user that they are within the vicinity of a primary school. Blackspot Interactive Ltd. have 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.
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