AGD 932 User manual

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PRODUCT MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Product & technology 3
Key features 3
Typical applications 4
Product overview 4
DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION
Screen mode operation 5
Information display 342 5
Pulse/Transmit mode 5
Continuous mode 5
Screen modes 6
Start up screen 6
Select radar type 6
Setting the target speed values 7
User selectable speed values 7
Setting the radar mounting angle 8
Setting the radar range 8
Setting speed measurement - kph/mph 9
Setting target type 9
Set to recede or advance 10
Save settings 10
Pulse/Transmit or Continuous mode 10
Low battery warning 11
Shutting the unit down 11
Information display 350 12
Pulse/Transmit mode 12
Continuous mode 12
Tracked target mode 12
Queue mode 12
Free flow mode 12
Screen modes 13
Start up screen 13
Select radar type 13
Setting the target speed values 14
User selectable speed values 14
Setting the radar mounting angle 15
Setting the radar range 15
Setting speed measurement - kph/mph 16
Setting target type 16
Set to recede or advance 17
Modes of operation (pulse) 17
Modes of operation (continuous) 17
Modes of operation (tracked) 18
Modes of operation (queue) 18
Modes of operation (fast flow) 18
Channel frequency 19
Save settings 19
Low battery warning 19
Shutting the unit down 19
CONFIGURATION
Adjustable parameters 20
Pre-set speed values 20
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Product specification 21
CERTIFICATION 22-23
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety precautions 24
DISCLAIMER 28
Warranty 28
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY
KEY FEATURES
• Lightweight ergonomic profile
• State-of-the-art radar technology
• Ease of set up in road side environment
• Intuitive user Interface
• User selectable pre-set speed values
• User definable specific speed values
• Battery powered (2x AA)
932
The AGD932 is a compact purpose designed
portable radar target simulator that can be used to
test radars on site for correct operation and speed
reporting. A number of special features have been
designed into the target simulator including user
selectable pre-set speed values or capability to set
specific speed values as required and vehicle type.
The target simulator features a number of user
adjustable parameters via an intuitive user
interface allowing quick and easy set
up in a roadside environment.
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INTRODUCTION
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Target simulation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Information display
Select / Accept / Return
Select highlighted option
/ accept change
Activate Test
Audible
confirmation
given
Power on / off
press and hold for 1
second to power up
or power down unit
(auto power off after
5 minutes)
Up / Down
Scroll through
options. Inverse
highlighted item
identifies the
currently selected
parameter
200mm
Compartment
for 2 x AA Batteries
64mm
96mm
Battery
compartment
cover - takes
2x AA batteries
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DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION
SELECT RADAR MODEL
SELECT SPEED (pre-set values)
SELECT ANGLE (if relevant to model)
SELECT RANGE (if relevant to model)
SET SPEED UNITS
SET VEHICLE TYPE
SET DIRECTION
SAVE SETTINGS
SET MODE (Pulse or Continuous)*
SELECT CUSTOM SPEED (if required)
SCREEN MODE OPERATION
The 932 menu system works on a basic principal whereby the screen will cycle through the menu options
as shown below. The return button allows you to enter a menu and the up/down arrows allow you to adjust
settings, pressing the return button will cycle you to the next menu option.
*The 350 radar has extra modes available,
please refer to relevant section in this manual

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DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION
INFORMATION DISPLAY 342
PULSE/TRANSMIT MODE
Radar type
Target speed preset values or user defined
Advance (recede)
CONTINUOUS MODE
Radar type
Cosine (radar mounting angle)
Radar range
Speed units
Vehicle type
Save settings
If relevant to
radar type
Please note that the orientation
of the unit varies with radar type
due to the e field polarisation
- horizontal or vertical.
SCREEN MODES
Start up screen
On powering up the 932 will display a splash screen. The current
software version is shown on the bottom left, along with the
detector model the 932 has been calibrated for.
Select radar type
The screen will switch to “Select Radar” automatically, here you can
scroll up or down using the arrows to select the radar you wish to
test. Press return to select and move to next screen.
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DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION
SETTING THE TARGET SPEED VALUES
The large numbers indicating the pre-set speed setting is
highlighted ready for input. The default setting is 30Km/Hr, press
return to make active, the numbers will flash you can use the up/
down arrows to amend the speed, see the table on page 11 for
the pre-set values. The presets will simply cycle through from
minimum to maximum range - 20Km/Hr (12mph) to 320Km/Hr
(200mph). To select the speed press the return button.
The sample screens show the minimum speed setting of 21Km/Hr
and the maximum speed setting of 320Km/Hr.
NOTE: certain radars may only support certain speed values.
USER SELECTABLE SPEED VALUES
You can highlight the individual numbers, i.e. hundreds, tens and
units to set your own speed measurement. Toggle through each
unit then press return to set.
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DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION
SETTING THE RADAR MOUNTING ANGLE
The next setting displayed is the radar target mounting angle - top
right. Minimum angle is 0º - maximum is 30º, use the return button
to make active and arrows buttons to alter value, either up or down.
Press return again to set.
NOTE: certain radars may not require mounting angle adjustment.
SETTING THE RADAR RANGE
The radar range can be set from a minimum of zero metres to a
maximum of 96 metres. The value increments will depend on the
radar type.
NOTE: This function is only available on certain radar types.
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DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION
SETTING MEASUREMENT - KPH/MPH
The next setting allows you to toggle between kph and mph.
SETTING THE TARGET TYPE
There are 3 options for target type, Car, Van and Lorry. Simple cycle
through the options and press return to select.
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DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION
SET TO RECEDE OR ADVANCE
There is a simple toggle button to select either recede or advance.
Press return to select.
SAVE SETTINGS
Arrow forward to the save settings button bottom right and press
return.
TRANSMIT & CONTINUOUS MODE
This option allows you to decide between transmit or continuous
mode.