Novus Delta User manual

www.novusgps.com
Manufactured under license by: GPS Location and Timing Ltd.
Unit 15, Henfield Business Park, Shoreham Road, Henfield,
West Sussex BN5 9SL

E11
Description Novus Delta
Part Number 08-100-001-100
Helpline Number 0845 6590959
Support email address [email protected]
www.novusgps.com
3-4 Package contents
5 Specification
6 Installation
7-8 The Novus Delta
9-12 Operating Instructions
13-14 Announcements & LED display
15-16 Caution
17 Troubleshooting
18 Support

Novus Delta Unit Car Power Lead USB Cable Magnetic Mount User Manual
Contents
We would like to draw specifically to you attention that we will not be liable
in any way in respect of:
1 The failure by the user of the speed camera detector to drive safely and in accordance with
all road traffic laws and regulations;
2 The failure by the user of the speed camera detector to install and use the speed camera
detector in accordance without instructions; and
3 The speed camera detector failing to warm the driver of mobile speed cameras and/
or fixed speed cameras.
ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS IMPLIED BY STATUTE OR COMMON
LAW (SAVE FOR CONDITIONS IMPLIED BY SECTION 12 OF THE SALE OF GOODS ACT
1979) ARE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW EXCLUDED FROM ANY
CONTRACT BETWEEN US, PROVIDED THAT NOTHING EXCLUDES OR LIMITS OUR
LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY OUR NEGLIGENCE OR
FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION.
WE WILL FURTHER NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR
DAMAGE (WHETHER FOR LOSS OR BUSINESS OR OTHERWISE) COSTS, EXPENSES OR
OTHER CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL WHATSOEVER, WHICH ARISE OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE SPEED CAMERA DETECTOR.
What is the warranty covers
The Novus Delta Unit has 2 years Manufacturer’s Warranty. This warrants the hardware will be free from
defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of two (2) years from the date that the
hardware was purchased. During the warranty period the hardware will be repaired or replaced at the
company’s choice without charge to you or for either parts or labour.
What the warranty does not cover
The warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, will not apply if the hardware is opened or repaired by
person not authorised by us and does not cover repair or replacement of any hardware or part thereof
damaged by: misuse, liquids, proximity or exposure to excessive heat and accident, non-compliance with the
unit’s operation instructions, neglect and misapplication. The warranty does not cover physical damage to the
surface of the hardware. If the unit develops a fault due to neglect or accidental damage or the warranty period
has expired there may be a charge to repair the unit.
Damage to In-Car Power Leads is also not covered by warranty. Loss of the 2 Amp fuse, spring, or end cap of
the In-Car Power Lead is not covered. Care should be taken if checking or replacing the fuse in the In-Car
Power Lead. Magnetic Mounts removed from the dashboard may be difficult to re-attach to the dashboard or in
another vehicle and will not be covered by warranty. Additional Magnetic Mounts can be purchased as required.
How to make a warranty claim
If you suspect that a fault has developed on your unit, please read the FAQ page at www.novusgps.com for
information first. If you need additional assistance, please contact us and we will issue an RMA number
(Returns Materials Authorisation) allowing the unit to be returned to us for testing or repair.
Important: We cannot accept equipment returned without an RMA number
Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) provides location and timing information using a satellite-based system.
The system is operated and controlled solely by the Government of the United States of America, who are
responsible for it’s availability and accuracy. Novus Systems Ltd. cannot accept any liability for changes to GPS
accuracy and availability, or in environmental conditions, which may impact upon the operation of your Novus
Delta product.
34
www.novusgps.com Helpline: 0845 6590959

56
Step 5
Step 4
Step 3
Step 2
Step 1
Novus Delta Unit
Input Voltage: 9V – 24 V dc.
Current Consumption: 250 mA
MAX.
Speaker Output: 0.3W.
Operating Temp: -10C - +70C
Dimensions: 102mm(W) x 67mm(D)
x 22mm(H)
Weight: 90g
Cigar Lighter Charger
Input Voltage: 9V – 24V
Capacity: 250V, 2A (Fused)
GPS Engine
Sirf Star III
Frequency: L1 (1575.42MHZ)
Channel: 20 Channels
Output Format GPS Data: NMEA
0183; RS232, 9600 bps
Remove the tape under the magnetic
mount and attach on the dashboard of the
vehicle. Location of the magnetic mount is
important. Position it in order that Novus
Delta has visibility of the sky.
Warning: Do not mount on airbags.
Place the Novus Delta unit on the magnetic
mount. Select the operating mode either
CAM or NORMAL.
CAM mode: Fixed, Mobile* & Red Light
Cameras .
NORMAL mode: Fixed, Mobile** & Red
Light Cameras.
Connect the car power lead to the POWER
SOCKET on the Novus Delta unit.
Connect the cigar plug into the vehicle
cigar lighter socket.
Adjust the position of the Novus Delta unit
so that the display is visible to the driver.
* NO overspeed warning in mobile sites.
** Overspeed warning in mobile sites.
InstallationSpecifications
www.novusgps.com Helpline: 0845 6590959

The Novus Delta
8
Data download port
Used to download the latest database information from a
PC connected to the internet. Use the enclosed USB
download cable.
LED display
When driving normally the LED diplay shows the current
speed of the vehicle. When approaching a “detection zone”, the
LED display indicates the speed limit at fixed camera sites
together with the distance to the speed camera.
Volume switch
For adjusting the volume as required..
MENU button
This button displays a range of functions and
data on the LED display.
(See page 12 for details)
Data download port
Speaker
Volume switch
MENU button
7
Power socket
Used to provide power to the unit.
Mode selection switch
This switch allows the user to select the operating
mode of the Novus Delta unit.
USER button
This button allows recording and deletion of user
defined positions.
(See pages 11&12 for details).
Power socket
Mode selection switch
USER button
LED display
Helpline: 0845 6590959www.novusgps.com

Operating Instructions
10
9
General Announcements.
When the Novus Delta unit is switched on it will give an active chime and in
‘Normal Mode’ only it will announce “Fasten Seat Belt”. It will flash the internal
database version information in the display window, then show the current time.
The unit will also begin to search for GPS satellites. If the vehicle is parked under
cover this will extend the time taken to find satellites.
In ‘Normal Mode’ the Novus Delta unit will make a time announcement whilst
flashing the time at the top of each hour. The time displayed will automatically
adjust for British Summer Time and Greenwich Mean Time.
As a safety feature in ‘Normal Mode’ only the Novus Delta unit will make a
voice announcement and flash the display after every two hours of
continuous operation asking the driver to consider taking a rest.
The Novus Delta unit will not give the ‘System active’, ‘Time check’ or ‘Two
hour alert’ announcements in ‘CAM’ mode.
Warnings of Fixed/Mobile camera sites.
The Novus Delta unit will warn of fixed or mobile camera sites in both ‘NORMAL’ or
‘CAM’ mode.
When the Novus Delta unit is tracking satellites it will display the current time when
the vehicle is stationary and the current speed (mph) when the vehicle is moving. If
the display does not indicate the vehicle speed, then the unit is not yet tracking
sufficient satellites. This may be due to high rise buildings, or trees, etc, or it could
be that the vehicle is fitted with a UV coated windscreen which blocks not only the
Sun’s UV rays, but GPS signals also. See Troubleshooting section for details.
If the Novus Delta unit does not display the vehicle speed after 5 to 10 minutes of
operation then consider resetting the unit.
Drivers should be aware that the sites designated for fixed and mobile
camera operation are chosen because of a history of accidents in the area.
Care should be exercised in these areas regardless of the presence of a
camera.
As a vehicle approaches a Fixed, Mobile, RedLight or SPECS (average speed
over distance) site, the general principles of operation are the same.
The Novus Delta unit will make an initial announcement indicating the type of
site, the speed limit and the distance to the site ahead.
1) Installation and power
Insert the power connector of the Car Power lead into the cigar lighter
socket and the mini jack into the Novus Delta unit in the socket marked
“Power”.
2) Mode Selection
After supplying power to the Novus Delta, switch to either CAM or
NORMAL mode by using the slide switch on the side of the unit.
NORMAL is the safe driving mode and provides ‘reduce speed’ warnings
when overspeed i.e over 5% mph of the speed limit within ’possible
mobile camera site’ locations. In this mode the unit also gives hourly time
checks and two hourly alerts.
CAM is the camera detection mode and will not provide ‘reduce speed’
warnings in ‘possible mobile camera’ locations.
D/L is the “Download position” and is to be used with the download cable
supplied when updating the database to the unit.
3) Volume control
The volume of the voice warning and warning tones can be adjusted by
the volume control.
4) MENU button
Allows various functions to be displayed.
5) USER button
Allows the user to add or remove their own positions within the Novus
Delta unit.
www.novusgps.com Helpline: 0845 6590959

Operating Instructions
12
11
An indication of the distance to the site is given, typically for Fixed sites this
will be 500 yards, however in some cases, due to road layout it is not possible
to provide a 500 yard warning. Under these circumstances the warning will
be issued as far from the camera as possible and a generic ‘camera ahead’
warning is given.
The speed limit for the road at the location of the camera site will be
announced and flash on the display.
As the vehicle approaches the site the display will show the current speed of
the vehicle on the right hand side of the display and a representation of the
distance remaining to the site on the left hand side. Each segment of the
distance remaining display represents approximately 100yds. When only two
segments remain the Novus Delta unit will chime to indicate the close
proximity of the site. If the vehicle is travelling in excess of the speed limit in
close proximity to the camera site, then the Novus Delta unit will make an
announcement advising that the driver should reduce speed. (Drivers should
obey the posted speed limits in preference to the information provided by the
Novus Delta unit).
Once the vehicle has passed the camera site, or if the driver takes an
alternative route that avoids the camera site, then the unit will make an ‘All
Clear’ chime and revert the display back to the current speed of the vehicle.
Adding/Deleting User positions.
Users may wish to make a record of a position as they are driving. If the
USER button is pressed whilst the vehicle is in motion, the Novus Delta unit
will store the current position and make an announcement that a ‘User
Position’ has been saved. In future when the vehicle travels in the same
direction as when the position was stored, then the driver is advised of the
approaching location.
A user position may be deleted from memory, if the USER button is pressed
within 10 seconds of a ‘User Position’ announcement being made.
Button Functions:
There are two buttons on the top of the Novus Delta unit; ‘MENU’ and ‘USER’.
The operation of the buttons depend upon whether or not the vehicle is moving.
Stationary Vehicle
Menu button
Press once: Displays the Date (mm:dd)
Press twice: Displays the Trip distance (miles). Reset to zero when
powered off
Press three times: Displays the Average Speed for the Trip. Reset to zero when
powered off
Press four times: Displays the maximum speed for the Trip. Reset to zero
when powered off
Press five times: Displays the current number of GPS satellites tracked
User button
Press once: The unit will display and announce the current position as a
Latitude and Longitude
Each display is shown for 10 seconds, then the display reverts back to the
current time.
Pressing and holding down the MENU button for 5 seconds will force the Novus
Delta unit to restart. This should only be done if the Novus unit has been
switched on for more than 5 minutes and does not display the current speed (or
time if stationary).
Moving Vehicle
Menu Button
Press once: Press once: Displays the Speed and Directional Indicator
Press twice: Displays the Bearing (Degrees)
Press three times: Displays an average Height above sea level (Feet)
User button
Press once: Stores the current position as a ‘User position’ Up to 200
positions can be stored in this way. If the user button is
pressed within 10 seconds of a ‘User position’
announcement, the Novus Delta will remove the current
location from the user position list.
www.novusgps.com Helpline: 0845 6590959

Voice announcement & LED display
Classification When Tone Announcement LED Display
Start Up Power on D/C Hello - Novus system Active Database version
(NMO) Date Time
Time Check On the hour None GPS Time check at... Time blinks three times
O’Clock (NMO)
2 Hour Alert Every 2 hours D/C 2 hour alert please Time blinks three times
from power on consider taking a rest (NMO)
500 yard Fixed 500 yards from D/C Warning speed camera 500 Speed limit at camera
Speed Camera speed camera yards ahead limit … location flashes for 8
Warning miles per hour seconds - then shows current speed with
LED segment counting down to camera.
Generic distance Generic distance from D/C Warning speed camera Speed limit at camera
Fixed Speed speed camera (when ahead limit … miles per location flashes for 8
Camera Warning 500 yard activation hour seconds - then shows current speed with
point is not practical) LED segment counting down to camera.
Fixed Speed Driving above speed D/C Warning reduce speed Shows current speed
Camera Warning limit with 200 yards
to camera location
Fixed Speed Driving below speed D/C None Shows current speed
Camera Warning limit with 200 yards
to camera location
Fixed Speed When joining road at D/C Warning speed camera Speed limit at camera
Camera Warning a junction after ahead limit.....miles per position flashes for
activation point but hour 8 seconds
in path of camera
500 yard 500 yards from D/C Warning possible mobile Speed limit at camera
Possible Mobile mobile speed camera site 500 yards ahead position flashes for 8
Speed Camera camera site (limit...miles per hour) [speed seconds
Site Warning limit not always added here If no speed limit entered will show
as the mobile site could cover current speed
more than one speed limit]
Generic distance Generic distance from D/C Warning possible mobile Speed limit at camera
Possible Mobile speed camera (when camera site ahead (limit..... position flashes for 8
Speed Camera 500 yard activation miles per hour) [speed limit seconds
Site Warning point is not practical - not always added here as If no speed limit entered will show
often on straight roads the mobile site could cover current speed
where 500 yard more than one speed limit]
warning may not
be sufficient.
Classification When Tone Announcement LED Display
500 Yard Red 500 yards from D/C Warning Red Light camera Speed limit at camera
Light Camera Red Light camera 500 Yards ahead limit..miles position flashes for
Warning per hour [be aware some red 8 seconds - then shows
light cameras now have a current speed with LED segment
speed on green operation, also counting down to camera.
acting as speed cameras]
Generic distance Generic distance from D/C Warning Red Light camera Speed limit at camera
Red Light Red Light camera ahead limit..miles per hour position flashes for
Camera Warning (when 500 yard [Red Light warnings work in 8 seconds - then shows
activation point is same way as Fixed Cameras] current speed with LED segment
not practical) counting down to camera.
All Clear Passing All Cameras T/C None
& Mobile Sites
Saving a user When pressing user User position logged SAVE (Blinks)
input position button when mobile
Deleting a user When pressing user User position deleted dEL (Blinks)
position button in close proximity
to pre-logged position
Changing Mode Changing to CAM Camera detection mode
selection on position
slider switch
Changing Mode Changing to Normal Safe Driving Mode
selection on position
slider switch
User Position Passing a user set User Position Ahead
position
14
13
D/C = Double Chime T/C = Triple Chime NMO = Normal Mode Only
NB. If travelling in a ‘possible mobile site’ above the speed limit the warning ‘reduce speed’ is NOT made when
operating the Tin CAM mode.
D/C = Double Chime T/C = Triple Chime
www.novusgps.com Helpline: 0845 6590959

Caution
16
15
1. When using Novus Delta for the first time the unit
may require a warm up time of approximately
5 - 10 minutes.
2. Position Novus Delta system with a good view
of the sky.
3. It should be remembered that satellite signals
will be lost in tunnels underground car parks.
4. When you install Novus Delta in your vehicle, ensure
that it is placed on the dashboard with a clear view of
the sky through the windscreen.
5. Remember that it takes a few seconds to
re-acquire GPS signals after leaving a tunnel.
6. Avoid splashing unit with water or placing in
areas of high humidity or in direct sunlight for long
periods of time in the summer.
LICENCED TO
GPS LOCATION
& TIMING LTD
7. Place Novus Delta in the vehicle where it does
not interfere with other controls in the vehicle.
8. Only use the in car power or USB lead supplied
with the Novus Delta unit, failure to do so will
invalidate the warranty.
9. When Novus Delta is operating in the vehicle the
switch should be selected to either CAM or NORMAL
mode. If updating the database the switch should be
moved to D/L mode.
10. Do not attempt to open or modify the unit as this
will invalidate the warranty.
11. The Novus Delta is ready for use, preloaded with a
comprehensive database of camera positions. It is
possible to update the database via a computer (with
internet access) by visiting www.novusgps.com and
following the download instructions.
12. All aspects of the product both hardware and
software are licensed to GPS Location and Timing Ltd.
www.novusgps.com Helpline: 0845 6590959

Troubleshooting Support
18
Problem
Action
Fails to power up
1 Check that the power lead is firmly plugged into the “POWER” socket & into the
cigar lighter.
2 Check the internal fuse in the power cable. Replace the internal fuse with the
spare one.
3 High temperature caused by direct sunlight can affect the normal operation of the
Novus Delta (extremes of heat of greater than 85°C must be avoided).
No audible signal
1 Check the volume level.
2 Check the GPS signal.
Does not acquire GPS signal
1 Check the power lead.
2 Novus Delta does not have a clear view of the sky*
3 If driving without a clear view of the sky for a long period and the Novus Delta
does not appear to operate normally, then, when next in a clear view remove and
re-apply power.
4 Long tunnels, tall buildings, bridges or overhanging trees may cut out the
GPS signal.
5 UV filtered windscreen. Some cars are fitted with UV filters on the windscreen,
some times called Climate Comfort or Athermic windscreens.
These windscreens also block GPS signals. It is quite easy to test for this. Simply
hold the Novus Delta outside the car when stationary, or have your passenger do
this in motion, and the Novus Delta will shortly acquire sufficient satellites. When
sufficient satellites are acquired the colon in between the hours and minutes will
begin to flash, or the speed will be indicated if in motion. If your car is fitted with a
UV windscreen, in most cases there is a clear area around the rear view mirror.
A simple screen mounting kit enables the Novus Delta unit to be mounted just
above the rear view mirror which will give the unit sufficient view of the sky for
excellent operation. A four metre cable is supplied in the kit which can be fitted
around the windscreen, and traced neatly to the cigar lighter.
Incorrect operation
1 In a GPS shadow area.
2 Have not updated the Novus Delta with the latest database information.
3 Check that the mode select switch is select to either CAM or NORMAL.
17
Novus Delta is shipped with a comprehensive
database installed.
If you wish to regularly update your Novus Delta unit,
visit novusgps.com and follow the download
instructions.
Technical Support
For any technical support problems
please contact us either via email -
[email protected]
or telephone [phone]
www.novusgps.com Helpline: 0845 6590959