User's Manual

5. Antenna ............................................................................................... 40
6. IR Remote Controls .............................................................................. 41
6.1 Control Buttons .................................................................................. 42
7. Communication System Controls ......................................................... 48
8. Performance Tips ................................................................................. 48
8.1 How Radar Works ................................................................................... 48
8.2 Interference Sources and Remedies ..................................................... 48
8.2.1 Angular Interference (Cosine Effect) ..................................................... 49
8.2.2 Fan Interference ..................................................................................... 51
8.2.3 Batching .................................................................................................. 51
8.2.4 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ...................................................... 51
8.2.5 Feedback Interference ........................................................................... 51
8.2.6 Multi-Path Beam Cancellation ............................................................... 52
8.2.7 Patrol Harmonics .................................................................................... 52
8.2.8 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ....................................................... 53
8.2.9 Shadowing .............................................................................................. 53
8.2.10 Vehicle Ignition Interference ............................................................. 54
9. Field Tests ............................................................................................. 54
9.1 Operator-Requested Self-Test ............................................................... 54
9.2 Tuning Fork Test ...................................................................................... 55
9.3 Tuning Fork Test Using a VIP™ ................................................................ 55
9.4 Stationary Mode Test ............................................................................. 56
9.5 Moving Mode Opposite Direction Test .................................................. 57
9.6 Moving Mode Same Direction Test ........................................................ 58
9.6.1 Directional Antennas .............................................................................. 58
9.7 Road Test ................................................................................................. 60
10. Care, Cleaning, and Storage ................................................................. 61
11. Specifications ...................................................................................... 62
11.1 Mechanical .............................................................................................. 62
11.2 Antenna ................................................................................................... 63
11.3 Environment ........................................................................................... 63
11.4 Power Consumption ............................................................................... 64
11.5 Speed Range ........................................................................................... 64