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Kustom Signals Falcon HR User Manual

Kustom Signals Falcon HR
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
P/N 006-0862-00
Rev. 0
1010 W CHESTNUT CHANUTE, KS 66720-0947
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Kustom Signals Falcon HR Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHandheld
Radar TypeDoppler
FrequencyK-Band
Targeting ModeStationary and Moving
Antenna Beamwidth12 degrees
DisplayLCD
Operating ModesStationary, Moving
Power SourceRechargeable Batteries

Summary

Introduction

Specifications

2.0 General

General specifications and operating voltage details for the FalconHR radar system.

2.1 Operational

Operational characteristics including speed processor, lock time, and display type.

Inspection and Installation

3.0 Initial Inspection

Instructions for inspecting the unit and its packaging upon receipt.

3.1 Materials Supplied

Lists standard and optional equipment included with the radar system.

3.2 Cable Installation

Details on connecting power and speedometer cables for operation.

3.2.1 Auxiliary Power Receptacle

Instructions for installing the auxiliary power receptacle.

3.2.2 Speedometer Pulse Cable

Instructions for installing the speedometer pulse cable.

3.3 Radar Installation

Procedures for mounting the radar unit and antenna in the vehicle.

Unit Description

4.0 Side View

Explains the side view of the FalconHR unit, including the trigger and connectors.

4.1 Rear Panel

Identifies and describes the indicators and buttons on the rear panel of the unit.

4.2 Remote Control

Details the functions of the wireless and wired remote controls.

4.3 Mounting Pod (Optional)

Describes the optional mounting pod and its ports.

General Theory of Operation

5.0 General

Explains the basic principles of how the radar system operates.

5.1 Microwave RF Emissions

Discusses safety and exposure levels related to microwave emissions.

Testing Procedures

6.0 General

Importance of tuning fork tests for accuracy and functionality.

6.1 Power On

Describes the power-on sequence and initial self-tests.

6.2 Automatic Self-Test

Explains the unit's automatic self-testing features during operation.

6.3 Manual Test

How to manually perform indicator and internal tests.

6.4 Tuning Fork Testing

Procedures for simulating targets using tuning forks.

6.4.1 Stationary Tuning Fork Test

Steps to perform stationary tuning fork tests.

6.4.2 Moving-Opposite Direction Tuning Fork Test

Steps for tuning fork tests in moving opposite mode.

6.4.3 Moving--Same Direction Tuning Fork Test

Steps for tuning fork tests in moving same direction mode.

6.4.4 Tuning Fork Test Failure

Troubleshooting steps for tuning fork test failures.

6.5 Speedometer Verification

Process to synchronize the radar with the vehicle's speedometer.

6.6 Minimum Patrol Speed Set

How to set a minimum patrol speed threshold.

6.7 Moving Mode Test

Verifying patrol speed readings against the vehicle's speedometer.

Operation

7.0 Operating Modes

Lists and briefly describes the five operating modes of the radar system.

7.1 Operational Setup

Covers setup for handheld and dash-mounted operations.

7.1.1 Battery Charging

Instructions for charging the battery handle using standard and fast chargers.

7.1.2 Battery Operation

How the unit monitors and indicates battery status.

7.1.3 Location

Guidance on selecting optimal locations for stationary operation.

7.1.4 Adjusting Audio

How to adjust the Doppler audio listening level.

7.1.5 Audio Unsquelch

Procedure to unsquelch and resquelch the audio output.

7.1.6 Range

How to set and adjust the radar's detection range.

7.1.7 Backlight

How to turn the unit's backlight on and off.

7.2 Operation - Handheld

Specific operating procedures for handheld use.

7.2.1 Setup

Steps for setting up and performing a tracking history in handheld mode.

7.2.2 Target Lock

How to lock target speeds and the implications of the lock.

7.2.3 Fastest Vehicle Mode - (Optional Feature)

Operation of the fastest vehicle detection feature.

7.3 Operation—Dash Mounted

Specific operating procedures for dash-mounted use.

7.3.1 Setup

Steps for setting up a dash-mounted unit using the mounting pod.

7.3.2 Stationary Mode

Operating the unit in stationary modes (Approaching, Receding, All).

7.4 Moving Mode-Opposite Direction

Procedures for operating in moving mode with opposing traffic.

7.4.1 Hold Mode

How to use the HOLD function in moving mode.

7.4.2 Moving Mode – Target Lock

Locking target speeds in moving mode.

7.4.3 Moving Mode – Patrol Blank

Blanking the patrol speed display.

7.4.4 Moving Mode – Fastest Vehicle (Optional Feature)

Using the fastest vehicle feature in moving mode.

7.4.5 Moving Mode – Fastest Vehicle Lock

Locking the fastest vehicle speed.

7.5 Moving Mode – Same Direction (Optional Feature)

Procedures for operating in moving mode with same-direction traffic.

7.6 Speedometer Pulse Operation

How the speedometer input affects operation.

7.6.1 Automatic Mode Switching

How AMS switches between modes based on vehicle movement.

7.7 Smart Patrol Search

Explanation of the SPS software for reducing shadowing.

7.8 Maintenance Mode

How to access the unit's maintenance and configuration mode.

7.9 Test Screen Mode

Using the test screen mode for troubleshooting.

Influences and Interference

8.0 Natural Influences

Discusses natural factors affecting radar performance like rain and terrain.

8.1 Man-Made Influences

Discusses man-made interference sources like RFI and vehicle systems.

8.2 Groundspeed

Importance of groundspeed for accurate target speed calculation.

Care of the FalconHR

9.0 Routine Care

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the radar unit.

9.1 Equipment Repair/Return

Procedures for obtaining repair or calibration services.

9.2 Battery Disposal

Information on proper disposal of rechargeable batteries.

Case Law

FCC Information

Troubleshooting

Directional Supplement

13.0 Directional Operation

Explains directional capabilities for target identification.

13.1 Stationary Road Graphic

Description of the road graphic indicators in stationary modes.

13.2 Moving Mode Road Graphic

Description of the road graphic indicators in moving modes.

13.3 Test Mode

How to use the test mode for diagnostics and fork testing.

13.4 Stationary Operation

Detailed operation in stationary modes.

13.4.1 Stationary All

Operation in Stationary ALL mode.

13.4.2 Stationary Approaching Only

Operation in Stationary Approaching Only mode.

13.4.3 Stationary Receding Only

Operation in Stationary Receding Only mode.

13.5 Moving Mode Operation

Detailed operation in moving modes.

13.5.1 Same-Direction

Operation in Same-Direction moving mode.

13.5.2 Moving Opposite

Operation in Moving Opposite mode.

13.6 Locking

How to lock speeds and the behavior of indicators.

Options

14.0 Options Setup

Overview of changing operating parameters and accessing the options menu.

14.1 Options Description

Descriptions of available user-configurable options.

14.1.1 Automatic Unlocking of Locked Speeds

Functionality of automatic speed unlocking.

14.1.2 Track Through Lock (Trigger Operation)

How long the transmitter stays active after a lock.

14.1.3 Minimum Audio Setting

How to set the minimum audio level.

14.1.2 Low Power Savings

Disabling the low power saving features.

14.1.5 Fastest Operation

Configuring the Fastest feature (Push/Hold or Toggle).

14.1.6 Interface Output Protocol

Setting up interface for video or display equipment.

14.1.7 Speed Reading Units

Switching between MPH and km/h.

14.2 Options Examples

Examples of how to set and change unit options.

Warranty

Printer/DataLogger Options

A.0 Optional Feature Description

Description of printer and data logger features.

A.1 Printer/DataLogger Options

How to access the maintenance screen for these options.

A.2 Real Time Clock Setup and DataLogger Memory

Setting the unit's clock and managing data logger memory.

A.3 FalconHR Print Out

Example of a print slip generated by the printer feature.

A.5 TALONDL PC Software

Software for interfacing with the DataLogger feature.

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