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.

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DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION
LOW BATTERY WARNING
If during operation the batteries become depleted the unit will warn
you with this message before automatically shutting down. Simply
replace batteries x2 AA and restart to continue.
SHUTTING THE UNIT DOWN
Holding the power on button for more than one second will shut the
unit down. We would advise removing the batteries if the unit is not
going to be used for long period.
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IMPORTANTDISPLAY / CONFIGURATION 350 RADAR
INFORMATION DISPLAY 350
PULSE/TRANSMIT MODE
Radar type
Target speed preset values or user defined
Advance (recede)
Channel frequency
CONTINUOUS MODE
Radar type
Cosine (radar mounting angle)
Radar range
Speed units
Vehicle type
Save settings
Channel frequency
If relevant to
radar type
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TRACKED TARGET MODE
Radar type
Target speed preset values or user defined
Advance (recede)
Channel frequency
QUEUE MODE
Radar type
Cosine (radar mounting angle)
Radar range
Speed units
Vehicle type
Save settings
Channel frequency
If relevant to
radar type
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FREE FLOW MODE
Radar type
Cosine (radar mounting angle)
Radar range
Speed units
Vehicle type
Save settings
Channel frequency
If relevant to
radar type
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IMPORTANT
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.
DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION 350 RADAR
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IMPORTANTDISPLAY / CONFIGURATION 350 RADAR
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 - 21Km/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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IMPORTANT
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DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION 350 RADAR
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: It is advised to use the radar in a setting of 0º for the 350
radar. Please ensure to also set the mounting angle correctly in the
radar.
SETTING THE RADAR RANGE
The radar range can be set from a minimum of zero metres to a
maximum of 85.2 metres. The value increments will depend on the
radar type.
NOTE: This function is only available on certain radar types.
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IMPORTANTDISPLAY / CONFIGURATION 350 RADAR
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. Simply cycle
through the options and press return to select.
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IMPORTANT
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DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION 350 RADAR
SET TO RECEDE OR ADVANCE
There is a simple toggle button to select either recede or advance.
Press return to select.
MODES OF OPERATION (PULSE)
This option allows you to choose between five modes in the 350 radar:
Pulse/transmit Mode:
This mode is selected by highlighting the mode of operation icon.
Selecting this mode will then give the option of adjusting the pulse
time. This value is adjustable between 100ms and 1000ms in
100ms steps. To adjust the on-screen value, select using the return
key and adjust tthe value using the up/down keys. Hitting return will
exit to the main screen with the selected value.
MODES OF OPERATION (CONTINUOUS)
This option allows you to choose between five modes in the 350 radar:
Continuous Mode:
This mode is selected by highlighting the mode of operation icon.
Selecting this mode will then give a continously repeated target which
has a one second off period before re-transmitting. There are no
adjustable parameters associated with this mode.
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IMPORTANT
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DISPLAY / CONFIGURATION 350 RADAR
MODES OF OPERATION (TRACKED)
This option allows you to choose between five modes in the 350 radar:
Tracked Mode:
This mode is selected by highlighting the mode of operation icon.
Selecting this mode will generate a target either advancing or
receding that steps in range toward or away from the radar.
Upon selecting the ‘tracked target’ icon, the screen will display a
low and high range figure in metres. Simply press the down arrow
to accept these figures and move back to the home screen, or hit
the return key on the highlighted parameter to adjust. Pressing the
down arrow after adjustment will return to the home screen
MODES OF OPERATION (QUEUE)
This option allows you to choose between five modes in the 350 radar:
Queue Mode:
This mode is selected by highlighting the mode of operation icon.
Represented as Q15 in the display, selecting this mode will simulate
a target with a pre-set speed of 15mph, pulsed as such to generate
a queue when using the queue detection function in the 350
radar. Both speed and direction may be adjusted when using this
parameter.
MODES OF OPERATION (FAST FLOW)
This option allows you to choose between five modes in the 350 radar:
Fast Flow Mode:
This mode is selected by highlighting the mode of operation icon.
Represented as F50 in the display, selecting this mode will simulate
a target with a pre-set speed of 50mph, pulsed as such to release
the queue generated using the above queue function when using
the queue detection function in the 350 radar. Both speed and
direction may be adjusted when using this parameter.
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IMPORTANTDISPLAY / CONFIGURATION 350 RADAR
SETTING THE CHANNEL FREQUENCY
This option allows you to select one of six transmit frequencies.
Highlighting the transmit frequency in the display, select using the
return button and using the arrows, the device can cycle through
and select the following frequencies:
24.077GHz, 24.125GHz, 24.175GHz, 24.223GHz for CE marked
models of the 350.
24.102GHz and 24.148GHz for FCC marked models of the 350.
SAVE SETTINGS
Arrow forward to the save settings button bottom right and press
return.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
If during operation the batteries become depleted the unit will warn
you with this message before automatically shutting down. Simply
replace batteries x2 AA and restart to continue.
SHUTTING THE UNIT DOWN
Holding the power on button for more than one second will shut the
unit down. We would advise removing the batteries if the unit is not
going to be used for long period.
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ADJUSTABLE PARAMETERS
Parameter Value / range Comments
Cosine 0° - 30°
Speed 20 - 320 kph Pre-set or user adjustable
(4 - 262 kph for 350 radar)
Speed units kph / mph User selectable
Target direction Advance / recede User selectable
Operating mode Single burst / pulsed / continuous Audible indication provided
/ tracked / queue / free flowing (whilst simulating signal is active)
Vehicle type Small / Medium / Long Depicted as Car / Van / Lorry
Radar type Select radar model number
Range Pre-set range value available on select model type
CONFIGURATION
In addition to the pre-set speed values, user adjustable speed values between
20kph (12mph) and 320kph (200mph) can be set (4 - 262kph for 350 radar).
NOTE: standard operating distance is between 1 and 2 metres from detector
face. Use outside of this recommended operating distance may result in
data errors.
PRE-SET SPEED VALUES
Speed kph Speed mph
21 13
38 24
50 31
64 40
82 51
97 60
110 68
131 81
250 150
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