Kustom Signals Directional Golden Eagle II User manual

Directional

Golden

Eagle

®

II

Traffic Safety Radar

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

P/N 006-0765-00

REV. 0

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means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or

otherwise without prior written permission of Kustom Signals,

Inc., 9325 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215-3347

Customer Service 1-800-835-0156

Sales Department 1-800-4-KUSTOM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction..................................................................1.1

2. Specifications................................................................2.1

2.0 General..............................................................2.1

2.1 Operational........................................................2.2

3. Inspection & Mounting................................................3.1

3.0 Initial Inspection................................................3.1

3.1 Materials Supplied.............................................3.1

3.2 Equipment Mounting.........................................3.2

4. Unit Description...........................................................4.1

4.0 Front Panel........................................................4.1

4.1 Rear Panel.........................................................4.4

4.2 Remote Control..................................................4.5

5. General Theory of Operation.......................................5.1

5.0 General..............................................................5.1

5.1 Microwave Emissions........................................5.3

6. Testing Procedures.......................................................6.1

6.0 General..............................................................6.1

6.1 Power On...........................................................6.1

6.2 Automatic Self Test...........................................6.2

6.3 Manual Test.......................................................6.2

6.4 Accuracy Testing...............................................6.2

6.5 Tuning Fork Testing..........................................6.3

6.6 Moving Mode Test............................................6.8

6.7 Speedometer Input Synchronization...................6.9

TABLE OF CONTENTS

7. System Operation........................................................7.1

7.0 Operating Modes...............................................7.1

7.1 Setup.................................................................7.2

7.2 Stationary Operation..........................................7.5

7.3 Moving Operation (Opposite Direction).............7.8

7.4 Moving Operation (Same Direction)................7.12

7.5 Stopwatch........................................................7.14

7.6 Speedometer Pulse Operation..........................7.16

7.7 Setting Fan Interference Filter Mode................7.16

7.8 Maintenance Mode..........................................7.17

8. Interference.................................................................8.1

8.0 General..............................................................8.1

8.1 Natural Influences..............................................8.1

8.2 Man-Made Influences........................................8.2

8.3 Groundspeed......................................................8.5

9. Recommended Care & Maintenance..........................9.1

10. Case Law ...................................................................10.1

11. FCC Licensing...........................................................11.1

12. Troubleshooting.........................................................12.1

13. Directional Operational Supplement........................13.1

13.0 Directional Operation.....................................13.1

13.1 Stationary Road Graphic................................13.2

13.2 Moving Mode Road Graphic..........................13.2

13.3 Test Mode......................................................13.3

13.4 Stationary Operation......................................13.4

13.5 Moving Mode Operation................................13.7

13.6 Fastest Locking............................................13.10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

14. Options ...................................................................14.1

14.0 Options Setup................................................14.1

14.1 Options Descriptions......................................14.2

14.2 Options Examples..........................................14.4

15. Warranty...................................................................15.1

Section 1--Introduction

1.1

1. INTRODUCTION

The Kustom Signals’ Eagle

®

II series radar units come from

a long-standing commitment to the law enforcement

community to provide quality, state-of-the-art speed

measuring equipment. The Eagle

®

II series radar units

incorporate features that have never been available on

moving radar before.

Directional Golden Eagle

®

II units use Digital Signal

Processing (DSP), which allows Kustom Signals designers

the opportunity to add features such as same direction,

fastest vehicle, TruTrak, and the newest directional features

that distinguish approaching and receding vehicles. With

these features, the officer can better identify the offending

vehicle and eliminate much of the confusion of high traffic

environments.

All of these features and performance standards are packed

into a small, lightweight unit, providing the most flexibility

for the operator.

Section 2--Specifications

2.1

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.0 GENERAL

Type: Two piece, Directional

Moving/Stationary,

True Doppler radar system.

Frequency: 33.4 to 36 GHz + .1 GHz (Ka-

band)

Tuning Forks: Forks stamped with “KSI Ka-

Band” are for units with micro-

wave frequency 35.5 GHz.

Forks for any other Ka-Band

frequency will have that

frequency clearly labeled on the

fork.

System Accuracy: Stationary--+1 MPH (+2 km/h)

Moving--+1/-2 MPH (+2/-3

km/h)

Operating Voltage:

10.8 VDC to 16.5 VDC, 1.5 amp

max

Nominal Power Reqm'ts:

Voltage (VDC) Current (A)

Without displays illum:

13.6 0.65

With displays illum: 13.6 0.85

Without target present: 13.6 0.65

With target present: 13.6 0.75

Standby (HOLD): 13.6 0.40

Reverse Voltage

Protection:

Diode protection. No damage if

power supply leads are reversed.

Electronic Components: 100% solid state; integrated

circuits, microprocessors and

transistors tested for reliability.

Section 2--Specifications

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2.2

Operating Temperature: -22F to +140F

-30C to +60C

90% relative humidity, non-

condensing.

Dimensions:

Counting Unit

Height:

1.08" (2.74 cm)

Width: 6.50" (16.51 cm) w/o mtg.

knobs

Depth: 3.75" (9.52 cm)

Weight: 15 oz (0.43kg) w/o pwr cord

Display Unit

Height:

1.75" (4.44 cm)

Width: 6.50" (16.51 cm)

Depth: 1.25" (3.17 cm)

Weight: 13 oz (0.37 kg)

2.1 OPERATIONAL

Speed Processor: Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

performs all signal analysis.

Operational Processor: All functions are microprocessor

controlled.

Manual Test: LED and light segment check;

checks internal calibration and

performs cross check of quartz

crystals for accuracy.

Automatic self test: Comparison of quartz crystals

done periodically (5 minutes

maximum period) and upon

every mode change. "Err"

displayed if an error is found.

Lock Time: Instantaneous.

Section 2--Specifications

2.3

Patrol/Dist Window: Displays patrol speed in radar

mode and distance in stopwatch

mode.

Target Window: Displays truncated target speed in

radar and stopwatch mode.

Lock/E.T. Window: Displays locked target speed or

Elapsed Time (stopwatch mode)

or fastest speed (Fastest Mode).

Display Type: High brightness LED

Target, Patrol and Lock - .3"

(7.62 mm).

Light Intensity: Automatic dimming to ambient

conditions.

Automatic Clear: All displays are cleared when

mode of operation changes.

Speed Response: Meets IACP/NHTSA

specifications.

Stationary: Target channel

sensitivity of 10 dB from 35 mph

to 90 mph (5 db from 60 to 90).

Moving (opposite direction):

within 10 dB for targets between

40 to 90 mph (5 dB from 60 to

90).

Section 2--Specifications

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2.4

Stationary: 10 to 210 MPH

16 to 255 km/h

Patrol: Selectable 10 or 20 to 99 MPH

16 or 32 to 159 km/h.

Typical patrol maximum speeds

to 120 MPH (193 km/h).

Target:

Opposite Direction:

10 MPH (16 km/h) minimum, 20

MPH (32 km/h) minimum if

patrol greater than 40 MPH (64

km/h).

Maximum target speed is function

of combined patrol and target

speeds to 210 MPH 337 km/h).

Same Direction: Minimum difference: 5 MPH (8

km/h). Typical 3 MPH (5 km/h).

Maximum difference:

(0.65 x Patrol Speed).

Indicators:

Low Voltage: "Lo" displayed in target window

when supply voltage falls below

input of 10.8 VDC. Locked

speeds will remain.

Radio Frequency

Interference:

"rFi" is displayed in target

window during radio frequency

interference. Speed displays will

blank during this condition.

Locked speeds will remain.

Error: "Err" is displayed in target

window when an internal error in

the operating system is detected.

All speed displays will blank.

Locked speeds will remain.

Section 2--Specifications

2.5

Hold: "HLd" is displayed in target

window when system is not

transmitting. Controlled by

remote control switch.

FASTEST: Indicator lights when operator

selects fastest mode. Flashes

when fastest target is tracked and

when fastest target has been

locked.

STPW/TEST: Indicator lights when in

Stopwatch Mode. Flashes when in

tuning fork test mode.

Road Graphic: These indicators are used to show

the mode of operation, target

direction, and selected antenna.

Section 2--Specifications

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2.6

Antenna:

Height:

2.52" (6.4 cm)

Width: 2.52" (6.4 cm)

Depth: 3.75" (9.5 cm)

Weight: 14 oz. (0.40 kg)

Microwave Source: Gunn Diode

Beam Width 12 degrees

Power Density: Less than 5 mW/cm

2

Side Lobes: 25 dB below main lobe.

Polarization: Circular

Receiver: Low noise Schottky diode

direction conversion receiver.

Weather Resistant: For mounting inside or outside

vehicle.

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

3.1

3. INSPECTION AND MOUNTING

3.0 INITIAL INSPECTION

Before installing your Directional Golden Eagle II, please

take a moment to carefully inspect it for damage caused by

shipping. Contact the shipping carrier at once if you notice

any damage.

Remove the unit from the shipping carton and check the

packing list against your original purchase order. If the

shipment is incomplete or a parts error has been made,

please contact your district sales manager or Kustom

Signals Customer Service Department at (620) 431-2700 or

800-835-0156.

3.1 MATERIALS SUPPLIED

Description

The following equipment is normally included:

Wired remote control

Windshield Mount

Mounting Bail

30 MPH Tuning Fork

55 MPH Tuning Fork

Operator's Manual

Separation kit

Optional

Battery Pack and Charger

7 or 12-inch Dash Mount

Window Mount

Heavy Duty Carrying Case

Auxiliary Power Receptacle Cable

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

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3.2

3.2 EQUIPMENT MOUNTING

3.2.1 AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLE

Cigarette lighter receptacles have been the traditional source

of power for traffic radar over the years. In the newer

vehicles, it is possible that poor grounding of this receptacle,

electrical noise from the vehicle's alternator charging

system, electrical fuel pump and microprocessor noise can

combine to create an unacceptably high level of ambient

electronic interference.

This interference can affect the radar's performance in

several ways: decreased range, no target speeds being

displayed or abnormal tones or noise in the audio.

Available for each Directional Golden Eagle II radar system

is an auxiliary power receptacle, which mounts under the

dashboard and wires directly to the battery.

1. Mount the receptacle in the desired location using the

hardware provided.

2. Connect the black wire to the receptacle's mounting

bracket. Connect the white wire (with Faston terminal)

to the rear plug of the receptacle. Route the cable

through the firewall and up to the battery.

3. Connect the white wire of the power cable to the battery

(+) positive terminal and the black wire to the

(-) negative terminal.

4. The Auxiliary power receptacle is supplied with a 2 amp

fuse to protect the battery should the cable become

shorted.

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

3.3

3.2.2 INDICATOR UNIT

CAUTION: Equipment mounted in 1994 and later series

police vehicles may interfere with the operation of

passenger side airbags. Please refer to the vehicle

manufacturer or your Kustom Signals District Manager for

additional information on safe mounting areas within the

vehicle.

1. The indicator unit consists of two components: the front

display panel, which contains the unit's displays and

switches, and the logic unit, which contains the main

circuit board. These two components can be mounted in

the vehicle as one piece or they can be separated and

mounted in different locations.

The Directional Golden Eagle II's display panel can be

located overhead, on the dashboard or on the radio rack.

The logic unit can be located under the dash, in the

glove box or under the front seat.

2. Locate mounting bail. Position the indicator for best

viewing position in the patrol vehicle and mark the

location for the mounting screws.

3. Drill a small pilot hole at the marked locations.

4. Set the bail bracket in place and secure to the dashboard

or other mounting location with mounting screws.

5. If the logic section is separated from the display,

consider mounting it in a convenient yet protected

location, i.e. under the dash, in the glove box or under

the front seat. The interconnect cable for the two

components attaches to the rear of the display panel and

front of the logic unit.

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

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3.4

3.2.3 FRONT ANTENNA MOUNTING

Provided with the Directional Golden Eagle II is a

windshield mount for the antenna. Contact your District

Manager or Kustom Signals' Customer Service department

for other optional antenna mounts.

NOTE: Mounting of the antenna bracket to the dashboard

or any metal bracket (such as the radio rack) may

cause improper grounding of the antenna. This

would be noticed by reduced range and/or a high

pitched squeal in the audio. Use of the Kustom

Signals' isolation kit, P/N 050-0200-00 will

eliminate improper grounding.

1. Attach the antenna to the mount.

2. Connect the antenna to the Directional Golden Eagle II's

logic unit, front antenna port. Refer to Sec. 4.1 for

antenna port location.

3. Connect the Directional Golden Eagle II's power

connector to the proper power source. See Sec. 3.2.1.

4. Momentarily depress the POWER switch on the front

panel of the Directional Golden Eagle II (refer to Sec.

4.0 for location and function of front panel switches). It

will process through a lamp test and internal test as

described later in Sec. 6. Select Stationary mode ALL

by depressing the remote MODE switch until ALL is

displayed in the Patrol window. Both directional

indicators (front antenna) will be lit.

Stationary Mode

Front Antenna

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

3.5

5. Momentarily depress the AUDIO then the PAT-SET

switch. This places the Directional Golden Eagle II in

the unsquelched (audio on) mode. If necessary, depress

the AUDIO switch then the RANGE (up) switch to

increase the audio level.

6. Start the patrol vehicle and position the A/C - heater fan

to a mid-range speed. Move the antenna/mounting

bracket to different positions on the windshield while

listening to the audio. If there is fan interference, the

audio will have a raspy sound instead of just noise.

Position the antenna to minimize the amount of fan

interference. Mark this position on the outside of the

windshield, using a grease pencil.

7. After the optimum antenna position has been found, glue

the bracket to the windshield using the adhesive

provided.

8. Position of the antenna:

Stationary: Maximum performance of the

system will be achieved when

the antenna is pointed directly

toward the vehicles being

monitored.

Moving: Aim the antenna parallel to

the ground and straight down

the roadway.

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

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3.6

3.2.4 REAR ANTENNA MOUNTING

1. Place the antenna on the rear-mounting bracket.

2. Follow the procedure for determining any fan

interference per Sec. 3.2.3, steps 4-6. Set the

Directional Golden Eagle II for stationary mode ALL,

rear antenna.

Stationary Mode

Rear Antenna

3. After the optimum position has been located (and marked

per Sec. 3.2.3 Step 6), permanently attach the mount to

the rear window using the adhesive provided.

4. Position the antenna cable behind the rear seat and under

the rear floorboard, then route up to the logic unit and

connect. This method of mounting will minimize the

antenna from moving around in the vehicle should it

break loose in an accident. It should also prevent

anyone from using the cable as a weapon against the

officer.

5. Position the antenna parallel to the ground and straight

down the roadway.

3.2.5 SPEEDOMETER PULSE CABLE

INSTALLATION

1. The speedometer pulse cable has a two-conductor plug

at one end and no plug at the other end. The plug

connects into the “SPDOMTR” connector on the rear

panel of the Directional Golden Eagle II.

Section 3—Inspection & Mounting

3.7

2. The bare end of the speedometer pulse cable will be

connected to the patrol vehicle’s electrical speedometer

input cable using the splice connector provided. Due to

the vast number of models, makes, and years of vehicles

we have moved access to specific vehicle diagrams

online, where information can be better maintained and

distributed. Installation details can be accessed at:

http://www.kustomsignals.com

(select: radar fixed mount)

For information on connecting the Tru-Track cable

refer to the Kustom website above. For information

regarding motorcycle mounts refer to instructions in the

mount kits.

If your vehicle year, make and/or model is not listed or

you need hard copies, please contact Kustom’s

Customer Service Department at (800) 835-0156. If you

are outside of the US and Canada, please call (620) 431-

2700.

NOTE: Only the inner conductor of the speedometer pulse

cable is used. The outer shield is not connected.

Section 4—Unit Description

4.1

4. UNIT DESCRIPTION

4.0 FRONT PANEL

FASTEST PATROL SPEED/DIST.

KUSTOM SIGNALS, INC.

LOCK-

REL

TEST AUDIO RANGE

STPW

POWER

PAT

SET

LOCK/E.T.TARGET SPEED

DIRECTIONAL

EAGLE II

GOLDEN

STPW/TEST

A B C J D

E F G H I K L

N

M

O

A. TARGET SPEED

Window

Displays the strongest speed of

target vehicles in both stationary

and moving modes. If a fastest

target is Locked, this display will

track the fastest speed. Displays

calculated target speed in

stopwatch mode.

B. Road Graphic Graphic indicates which antenna

is selected, the mode of

operation, and target direction.

C. LOCK/E.T.

Window

Displays locked target speeds. In

the stopwatch mode, displays the

elapsed time in seconds and

tenths seconds. In the Fastest

Mode, displays fastest speed.

D. PATROL SPEED

Window

Displays the speed of the patrol

vehicle. Displays the stationary

directional modes: ALL,

Receding only, or Approaching

only. In the stopwatch mode,

displays the distance to be used

for speed calculations.

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