TMG a-15 User manual

LASER DEFENDER
a-15
Operaon Manual
Facets Product Design & Development Ltd.
Taiwan Microwave Group
www.TMG-FACET.com
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2019V2

Content
Introducon ............................................................................................. 2
Installaon ............................................................................................... 4
Operaon ................................................................................................ 8
Troubleshoong ....................................................................................... 11
Warranty .................................................................................................. 12
Appendix ................................................................................................. 13
Introducon
Thank you for purchasing the TMG A-15, one of the most innovave and
sophiscated devices in its category today.
Please be sure to read this manual to familiarize yourself with the features and
operaon of this product. Enjoy the trip and drive safely.
TMG system is a class 1M laser product. Never look at the heads
closely while powered on! We recommend wearing Laser protected
eye wear, when tesng the jamming funcon with Laser guns.
Motorists are expected to exercise all cauon while using this
product, and to obey all applicable trac laws.
Check your State and local laws on usage. We encourage you to disable your
jamming funcon as soon as possible once you slow down. This can be done by the
RCV buon, front power buon, or the RCV tab on the app. Running in the “test
mode” is meant for laser jamming tesng only, and is in full me jamming mode,
and could result in suspicion that a LIDAR operator has been jammed. Auto-sleep
mode is default, and highly recommended with an Auto-kill feature to “Receive only
mode” aer 4 seconds. Jamming funcon can be disabled by adjustable Auto-kill
funcon through the App.
CPU only takes 12V power sources; A 24V power source will
damage the product permanently, and will void your 2 year
warranty.
Specicaons
Input ............................................................................... DC 12V
Laser Wavelength ........................................................... 905nm
Opcal Peak Power.......................................................... Up to 75 W
Communicaon .............................................................. BT3.0/4.0 Compable
Operaon Temperature .................................................. -10°F~150°F / -25°C~70°C
FCC ID ............................................................................. 2ARGWTMGA15
Fuse size ......................................................................... 2A 250V Glass
0.2 x 0.78 inch /
5 x 20 mm (2amp) (F2A)
Tool Requirements
• T-10 torque bit or allen wrench
• Cordless screw driver- mount the brackets
• Small screws- to mount the brackets
• Velcro or 3m tape to mount the CPU
• Tape measure- measure out the head separaon
• Electrical tape - wrap up the head connectors and the wire to feed through
the rewall.
• Metal wire to feed the
wires through the
rewall. (Oponal)
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Indent
Set Screw
Detent
Coupler
Detent on transponder lines up with indent on the bracket.
Posion is locked into place with the set screw.

CHAPTER 1: Installaon
Make sure the heads are posioned approximately the same height as the
license plate and separated by at least 20 to 32 inches from each other. Being
too close together can cause interference.
Use the included green bubble level tool to make sure the heads are
horizontally posioned, and are facing straight forward, and ensure all torque
screws are ght.
When using a third head, install the head in the center of both heads,
below the car’s emblem or directly above the license plate.
The CPU computer has a capability of having 8 heads total
with an oponal splier.
Make sure
transponders
are facing
straight forward.
Make sure the heads are
horizontally installed by us-
ing the bubble level included
in the package.
Changing the Lens cover
Replace the lenses only as needed. To
replace the old lens cover with a new
one. Use a pin to pry open the old lens
cover to replace it.
Cables
Arrows on cable align for
proper t.
Oponal third head for maximum protecon.
BMW owners have the opon to install the heads vercally. However a third
horizontal head is required so you have two vercal outside heads and one center
horizontal head. For opmal performance,we recommend horizontal installaon of
the heads.
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Controller is installed inside the cabin.
24” ~ 30”
a-15
UDT
AUTO/QUIETRCV
a-15
UDT
AUTO/QUIETRCV
a-15
UDT
AUTO/QUIETRCV
a-15
UDT
AUTO/QUIETRCV
24” ~ 30”
a-15
UDT
AUTO/QUIETRCV
a-15
UDT
AUTO/QUIETRCV

CHAPTER 1: Installaon Cont.
Installaon parts list
Trim removal tool
Flex claw tool
Flashlight
Zip es
Wire strippers
16g plug connectors
16g ring connectors
Add-a-fuse (oponal)
Heat shrink (assorted sizes)
3M mounng tape
Bubble level
Pre-planning
Determine best locaon for CPU Controller, parking sensors and wire roung
Tip: It’s a good idea to label the connector locaons on the parking sensor wires at
both the connector end and the sensor head to help with troubleshoong should
there be any performance problems down the road.
The following is a loose guideline for hard wiring the TMG
Installaon
1. Park on level ground
2. Shut o vehicle
3. Disconnect negave baery terminal.
4. Remove trim pieces for access to wiring passages.
5. Run sensor wires from the mounng locaon to the CPU controller. (Be sure to
keep wires secured in the engine bay and away from moving parts).
6. Access to passages through the re wall can be achieved by piggy backing on an
exisng wire route.
7. Use ex claw tool to pull wires through the rewall and into the cabin.
8. Any extra length of sensor wire should be coiled loosely and secured with a zip
e to the vehicle, under the dash or behind the glove compartment.
9. Wire the power to either the posive baery terminal or a switchable fuse in
the fuse box with an “add-a-fuse”. (Be sure to procure the right size add-a-fuse
for your fuse bank.)
10. Find a solid part of the vehicle’s frame that’s in a discreet locaon, drill a small
hole then connect the ground wire to the frame with a loop connector and an
appropriately sized machine screw.
11. Mount CPU controller in the cabin in an area where it can be accessed directly.
12. Connect negave baery terminal
13. Start the vehicle
CHAPTER 1: Installaon Cont.
Sensors
Ground wire
Power wire
Power
Opon 1
Power
Opon 2
In-line
Fuse
In-line
Fuse
CPU
Controller
Negave
Vehicle Ground
Vehicle Fuse Box
Posive Baery
Terminal
ADD
A-FUSE
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CHAPTER 2: Operaon
Adjusng Volume
Press the + and - side buons to adjust the volume. Press for 1 second to reach the
maximum or minimum volume level. (15 is the maximum).
Receive only Mode
Press the RCV buon to switch to receive only mode. This mode only receives Laser,
and does not jam. Pressing the RCV buon again will enable Auto sleep mode.
Adjustable jamming default is 4 seconds.
Auto/Quiet
Pressing one second enables Auto sleep mode, this stops jamming funcon aer
selected Auto kill by the TMG Defender Lite App, Or a third party App. Auto sleep
mode will take 1 minute to relay back to 4 second jamming from RCV only mode.
Use cauon for 1 minute because laser alerts will be muted unl the CPU announces
“Auto sleep mode o”. Press the SLP/RPT buon for 1 second to report police to the
server. ”Test mode” is recommended only for tesng the jamming capability.
The RDT port is for radar detector integraon, or other accessories. The side PWR
port can be used to power the unit with a 12v barrel connector 1.3 mm.
a-15
Power
Receive only
Algorithm update
For factory use only
System reset
Auto sleep/Report
Switches to determine heads 3 and 4 or rear.
TP (Terminal Ports 1-4 are connecons for Transponders)
(Heads 1 and 2 are always front.)
Align pins on the transponder cable
with the connecon port
AUTO/QUIETRCV UDT
RST
PWR TP1 TP2 TP3
RER
FRT
TP4 RDT
DTA PWR
1 2
ON
Power port (1.35 mm)
TP4 RDT
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CHAPTER 2: Operaon cont.
Algorithm rmware Update - This rmware uploads the Lidar gun algorithms to the
CPU. (Must have strong Internet access) These updates
will come available as more Lidar gun rmwares are captured.
1. Connect to your Android or IOS device by the Starng the TMG Laser Defender
Lite App instrucons menoned above.
2. Once connected, push the UDT buon on the CPU. An audio voice will say “Algo-
rithm update open app and select new algorithm and enable Bluetooth”
3. Press the Alglo update tab on the App, and you will hear an audio voice say “Start
transferring” select OK on the instrucon screen.
4. The Alglo rmware will load up on top, by the loading bar, followed by the green
indicator light ashing on the app, and a blinking UDT CPU buon.
5. The CPU will reset,and announce “Update nished or aborted returning to de-
fender mode” to conrm the upload.
CPU Control Firmware- This rmware uploads changes, or updates in the CPU only.
(This is not a common rmware to update)
1. Power on the TMG a-15 CPU, and pin the RST buon on the side of the CPU for 2
seconds. A small red constant LED will appear on the CPU.
2. Open the TMG Defender Lite App and Connect to your device by Bluetooth.
3. Press the CTRL update tab on the App,and select OK.
4. “Start transferring” audio will announce.
5. The rmware will upload,followed by the small red LED ashing on the CPU,green
indicator ashing on the app
6. An Audio voice will announce “System On” with a power cycle to conrm the
update.

CHAPTER 2: Operaon cont.
App operaon
The TMG a-15 system can be paired with a Android or IOS device. The following apps
are available, TMG Defender Lite App on Android and IOS.
JBV1 Android app, paired with a Valenne One Radar detector, and TMG Remote on
Android. JBV1, and TMG Remote are made by John Boy Soware.
Starng the TMG Laser defender Lite App on Android or IOS
1. Power on the TMG a-15 CPU
2. To begin pairing,press the Bluetooth icon on the far right side of the app.
3. Select scan,and choose the “LD” that appears,and type 1234 as the password.
0000 is also another password to try.
4. The blue Bluetooth light on the CPU will light up. You are now connected.
5. From the App you can have full access to the CPU buons,adjust Auto-kill
seconds,Adjust the sleep me in between alerts.
6. You can now update gun algorithms, and CPU control rmware.
*Note- The rmware servers are only available on the TMG Laser Defender Lite App.
Algorithm update (Must have Internet access)
This rmware uploads the Lidar gun algorithms to the CPU. (Must have strong
Internet access) These updates will come available as more Lidar gun rmwares are
captured.
1. Connect to your Android or IOS device by the Starng the TMG Laser Defender Lite
App instrucons menoned above.
2. Once connected, push the UDT buon on the CPU. An audio voice will say
“Algorithm update open app and select new algorithm and enable Bluetooth”
3. Press the Alglo update tab on the App, and you will hear an audio voice say “Start
transferring” select OK on the instrucon screen.
4. The Alglo rmware will load up on top, by the loading bar, followed by the green
indicator light ashing on the app, and a blinking UDT CPU buon.
5. The CPU will reset,and announce “Update nished or aborted returning to
defender mode” to conrm the upload.
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CHAPTER 3: Troubleshoong
Q: The CPU is not powering on?
A: Make sure the power port is plugged in snug. Make sure all electrical wires have good
connecons,Check for a blown fuse in the hardwire power cable.
Q: Why aren’t my heads receiving a Laser alert when shot by Police?
A: Make sure your Volume is turned up high enough to hear over road noise and loud
music,and is not on zero. The Ocer may have not targeted you specically,or pulled
the trigger. Make sure your sensor cables are all plugged in, and lined up correctly by the
arrows. A laser tester will conrm a Laser alert. A faulty head will not alert to Laser.
Q: Why is my CPU locked up?
A: Try a so reset by a 1 second push on the RST buon. The rmware did not upload
correctly, The CPU case was smashed causing a buon to be stuck. CPU noces a bad head.
Q: How do i know if i have a bad sensor,or the sensor has head failure?
A: The CPU can lock up, The CPU bluetooth light will randomly ash rapid upon start up,
The fuse in the hardwire will keep blowing. The sensor will run hot compared to the others.
Please call Customer support for a replacement.
Q: Why does the CPU keep announcing “Algorithm update” and is frozen?
A: Try to re-upload the Alglo,or CPU control rmware.
Q: Why will the App not load up a rmware?
A: Make sure your device has a 4G service, or a strong WIFI connecon. Make sure you are
not in a third party app.

CHAPTER 5: Appendix
Protecon
Here is a collecon of laser/lidar guns we have tested. Our laser jammer works
for other similar ones. The coverage is increasing and we always keep our
products promptly updated.
CHAPTER 4: Two Year Limited Warranty
For a period of two years from the date of purchase by the consumer Facets will
repair or replace, at Facets discreon, defecve Facets products upon delivery to
Facets or an authorized Service agent. Facets products must include a proof of
purchase with the date it was rst purchased from an authorized dealer, such as
a copy of a sales receipt.
The customer must pay for shipping Facets products to an authorized Facets
Service Agent. If the product is proven to be under warranty, the return charge,
to the customer, will be at our expense.
This limited warranty does not apply:
To any product damaged by accident.
In the event of misuse or abuse of the product.
As a result of unauthorized alteraons or repairs.
If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.
All implied warranes, including warranes of merchantability and tness for a
parcular purpose are limited in duraon to the length of this warranty.
Aenon
When tesng the system at any me, such as on a bench
or a temporary install, unwrap all cables. Tesng with the
cables wrapped up can cause a magnec eld, and the heads
performance may be compromised.
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