Decatur DragonEye Compact User manual
DragonEye
Compact
User’s Manual
Rev 10/25/2012
Speed LIDAR
DragonEye
Compact
User’s Manual
Speed LIDAR
Table of Contents
Welcome to Decatur Electronics .......................................6
About This Manual ....................................................7
1 Safety Information ....................................................7
2 Receiving Inspection ..................................................9
3 Getting Started ......................................................10
3.1 Introduction.....................................................10
3.2 Diagrams, Controls and Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Display Descriptions .............................................11
3.3.1 Side Panel Display (LIDAR in Speed Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.2 Head-Up Display (LIDAR in Speed Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Controls and Indicators...............................................12
4.1 Laser Fire Trigger.................................................12
4.2 Keypad Controls .................................................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
5.5 Roadside Setup..................................................18
5.6 Measuring Vehicle Speeds........................................18
5.7 Speed Display Lock ..............................................19
5.8 Speed Display Lock Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.9 Range Mode.....................................................20
6 Advanced Controls and Modes .......................................21
6.1 Self Test Initiation................................................21
6.2 Weather Modes..................................................21
6.2.1 Normal Weather Mode.........................................21
6.2.2 Poor Weather Mode............................................21
6.3 Minimum and Maximum Ranges (Range Window) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.4 Direction Filter...................................................23
6.5 Dierential Distance Test.........................................23
6.5.1 Dierential Distance: LIDAR in English Units (MPH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.5.2 Dierential Distance: LIDAR in Metric Units (KPH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.6 Timed Distance Mode............................................25
6.7 Load 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 Certication .....................................................29
8 Care, Cleaning and Storage...........................................29
8.1 Guidelines......................................................29
8.2 General Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9 Specications........................................................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 Cosine Eect.........................................................33
11 Troubleshooting and Service Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
12 Warranty & Service ...................................................35
13 How to Order Additional Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
User Notes...........................................................38
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Welcome to Decatur Electronics, Inc.
Thank you for choosing the DragonEye Compact— A highly
advanced speed LIDAR that will reward your department with years
of dependable service. We urge you to study this manual before
using the DragonEye Compact so you can maximize the benets 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
systems.
—The Management and Sta at Decatur Electronics,
The Nation’s Oldest Radar Company
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About This Manual
This manual contains valuable information to help you set up, use
and maintain your LIDAR, so you can optimize its life and keep it at
peak performance. Please take a moment to read through it, and
keep it handy for future reference.
Note the following symbols in this manual:
Indicates a warning message about safety
precautions. 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-cell batteries only.
• Opening the DragonEye Compact (other than battery
replacement) automatically voids any warranty still in
eect. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
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NOTICES AND PRECAUTIONS
The DragonEye Compact Speed LIDAR is a Class 1 Laser
product in accordance with U.S. 21CFR parts 1040.10
and 1040.11, which is safe for use in all intended
operation modes. However, standard precautions
should always be taken with laser products:
• Avoid staring into the output aperture of the device.
• Avoid directing the LIDAR at other individuals for
prolonged periods.
• Do not direct the output of the 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 specied 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 Compact to excessive
moisture. Never submerge the device.
• Do not drop the DragonEye Compact on hard surfaces
since damage could occur. Units damaged by dropping
or abuse are not covered for warranty repair.
Violation of these guidelines may void the warranty.
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2. Receiving Inspection
• When you receive your unit, inspect all components for
freight damage that might have happened during shipping or
unloading.
• Notify the freight company immediately of any damage,
preferably while the driver is present. Record the damage 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 packing lists
or special instructions that might be included with those additional
items.
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3. Getting Started
3.1 Introduction
The DragonEye Compact is a high performance electro-optical
LIDAR providing accurate speed and distance measurements custom
designed for the law enforcement community. The LIDAR provides
pinpoint target identication via its clear heads-up display targeting
system and fast target acquisition using sophisticated, robust data
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
familiarize yourself with the DragonEye Compact LIDAR controls
and features. The following diagram shows the location of the key
external features of the device.
Figure 3.2
DragonEye Compact Layout
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