TMG a-17 User manual

LASER DEFENDER
a-17
Facets Product Design & Development Ltd.
Taiwan Microwave Group
www.TMG-FACET.com
TMG, the TMG logo, and other TMG marks are owned by TMG and may be registered.
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Content
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Warranty .................................................................................................. 12
Appendix ................................................................................................. 13
Please be sure to read this manual to familiarize yourself with the features and
TMG system is a class 1M laser product. Never look at the heads
closely while powered on! We recommend wearing Laser protected
Check your State and local laws on usage. We encourage you to disable your
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
CPU only takes 12V power sources; A 24V power source will
damage the product permanently, and will void your 2 year
warranty.
Input ............................................................................... DC 12V
Laser Wavelength ........................................................... 905nm
.......................................................... Up to 75 W
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.................................................. -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
•
•Electrical tape - wrap up the head connectors and the wire to feed through
•Metal wire to feed the
wires through the
2 3
Indent
Set Screw
Detent
Coupler
Detent on transponder lines up with indent on the bracket.
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length can be adjusted through the App.

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
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
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
the heads.
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Controller is installed inside the cabin.
24” ~ 30”
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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
VPR
front
/rear lamps
VPR

Trim removal tool
Flex claw tool
Flashlight
Wire strippers
16g plug connectors
16g ring connectors
Heat shrink (assorted sizes)
Bubble level
Pre-planning
there be any performance problems down the road.
The following is a loose guideline for hard wiring the TMG
1. Park on level ground
2.
3.
4. Remove trim pieces for access to wiring passages.
5.
keep wires secured in the engine bay and away from moving parts).
6.
7.
8. Any extra length of sensor wire should be coiled loosely and secured with a zip
9.
the fuse box with an “add-a-fuse”. (Be sure to procure the right size add-a-fuse
for your fuse bank.)
10.
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.
13. Start the vehicle
Sensors
Ground wire
Power wire
Power Power
In-line
Fuse
In-line
Fuse
CPU
Controller
Vehicle Ground
Vehicle Fuse Box Terminal
ADD
A-FUSE
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maximum or minimum volume level. (15 is the maximum).
Receive only Mode
Adjustable jamming default is 4 seconds.
Auto/Quiet
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.
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Power
Receive only
Algorithm update
For factory use only
System reset
Auto sleep/Report
Switches to determine heads 3 and 4 or rear.
(Heads 1 and 2 are always front.)
Align pins on the transponder cable
AUTO/QUIETRCV UDT
RST
PWR TP1 TP2 TP3
RER
FRT
TP4 RDT
DTA PWR
1 2
ON
Power port (1.35 mm)
TP4 RDT
VPR heads are intended for (variable pulse rate) lidar guns.
These heads sync with the normal heads,but will fire
(VPR heads need to be placed at least 2＂ higher or lower than
the RX heads and centered between the two)
PWR VPR VPRTP3 TP1
RER
FRT
TP2
1 2
ON
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To reset BT module, long-press UDT button.
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.
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.
Algorithm update (Must have Internet access)
captured.
1.
2.
“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
4.
5.
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TMG Defender/Updater Lite on iOS or Android respectively.
Download Algo file then transfer, and you will hear an audio voice say“Start
Defender/Updater Lite App on iOS or Android.
Apps mentioned
above.
7. If you have difficulty finding LD device, reset BT by long pressing UTD button.

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Q: The CPU is not powering on?
A: Make sure the power port is plugged in snug. Make sure all electrical wires have good
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
the trigger. Make sure your sensor cables are all plugged in, and lined up correctly by the
Q: Why is my CPU locked up?
bad head.
Q: How do i know if i have a bad sensor,or the sensor has head failure?
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?
Q:
not in a third party app.
port can be used to power the unit with a 12v barrel connector 1.3 mm.
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CPU. (Must have strong Internet access) These updates
1.
CPU Control Firmware-
1.
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.
6.
update.
App.
App and connect to your device by Bluetooth.
Download the CTRL file then tranfer.
2. -
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
4.
5. -
Download the Algo file then tranfer
tranferring”.

CHAPTER 5: Appendix
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
Facets or an authorized Service agent. Facets products must include a proof of
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.
If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.
performance may be compromised.
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License Agreement
Facets products are made by Facets Product Design and Development Ltd in Taiwan. Facets and its licensors grant to
manner not expressly authorized by this agreement. By using this product, the purchaser agrees to be bound by the terms
not make any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of data used by this product and shall not be liable to the
arising from the use of the product.
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