Blackspot Interactive Road Angel Plus Guida Utente

USER GUIDEBlackspot Interactive LimitedUnit 5, New Rookery Farm, Little LondonSilverstone, Northants NN12 8UPEmail: [email protected]: www.blacksp

6Anti-vibrationdampers (x7)Dashboardmounting padUSB cableWindscreen mountingbracketSuction cups(x2)ROAD ANGEL Plus unit12V/24V cigar socket leadsVisor

73. RegistrationIf you're in a rush to get started, you can come back to this step later. However, it is important that you register your ROAD AN

8 Why should I register?Registration is important for two reasons:a) You cannot update the unit until it has been registered. Hazard and safety camer

94. Putting It All TogetherWe recommend that you install your ROAD ANGEL Plus on the dashboard of your vehicle. ROAD ANGEL Plus has an internal high s

10Assembling the Windscreen Mounting Bracket1. Locate the seven anti-vibration dampers; there are three pairs of round dampers and a long rectangular

114. Press the rectangular damper into the three holes along the front edge of the bracket. This damper stabilises the ROAD ANGEL Plus in the mounting

12Fitting the ROAD ANGEL PlusWe strongly recommend that ROAD ANGEL Plus is positioned in the centre of the front windscreen low down, just above the d

13Attaching the VisorROAD ANGEL Plus comes with a visor that can be attached to shade the display from bright sunlight and stop reflections onto the w

14Mounting ROAD ANGEL Plus on a MotorbikeThe windscreen mounting bracket can be used to mount ROAD ANGEL Plus under the screen of a sports bike. Howev

15 Where should I put my ROAD ANGEL Plus?ROAD ANGEL Plus has a high sensitivity GPS antenna and requires a clear view of the sky to receive informati

Thank you for buying your ROAD ANGEL PlusAs our roads become busier, more congested and more regulated, staying alert to road and traffic conditions i

165. Getting Started1. Find a location outside with a clear view of the sky (away from obstacles such as tall buildings and overhanging trees – these

176. Hazard WarningsUnderstanding the DisplayStandby modeIn its normal standby mode, ROAD ANGEL Plus's display shows your speed, compass heading

18In addition: The Proximity-to-hazard meter increases from 1 to 5 bars as you get closer to the danger zone.  Speech warnings will tell you the t

19Alert TypesAlert Type Icon Location TypeSafety CameraYou are approaching a fixed speed camera ahead. ROAD ANGEL Plus only alerts you if you are trav

20 How accurate is the speed measurement?ROAD ANGEL Plus calculates your vehicle speed from GPS data. The value is updated every second and, at a con

217. Updating the DatabaseYour ROAD ANGEL Plus is capable of storing up to 50,000 unique danger zones (see page 4). As soon as possible after your pu

22Updating1. Switch on your ROAD ANGEL Plus (if the internal battery is flat, you will need to connect it to the PC first).2. Connect your ROAD ANGEL

238. Customising ROAD ANGEL PlusYou can change the way ROAD ANGEL Plus works by adjusting its menu settings. Press the MENU button repeatedly to view

24Illustration of the procedure for changing ROAD ANGEL Plus’s settings: how to edit the Camera Alert Volume Setting.1. Press MENU to enter ROAD ANGEL

25PLEASE ONLY CHANGE MENU SETTINGS WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.If you want to access another menu, keep pressing the MENU button to cycle around the othe

iContents1. Introduction...1Front View...

26Menu SettingsThe following sections list all the editable properties in each of the menu categories.AlertsSettings in the Alerts menu determine how

27No Property DetailsOptions(factory setting in bold)1-13 Startup TuneChoose whether unit starts up silently, with the ‘ROAD ANGEL’announcement, or

28Unit DataThis menu provides technical information about your ROAD ANGEL Plus: its serial number and firmware version. No Property DetailsOptions(f

299. Adding and Deleting Danger ZonesBlackspot Interactive Ltd is constantly updating the central database of danger zones. You can be of great value

30Adding an Average Speed Monitoring Section (SPECS Zone)Store an average speed monitoring area only if you are absolutely sure of the start and finis

3110. Background InformationAbout Global Positioning Satellites (GPS)Operational since 1990, 24 GPS satellites orbit the earth at a height of 11,000

32Targeting ExplainedShort range targetingAt 200m the beam of the laser can be as little as 200mm across. If the Laser Gun is targeting your number pl

33Following a vehicle being targetedAt short range it is difficult to detect, but if the vehicle in front is targeted from long to medium range it is

34Speed Cameras and Black SpotsThis section describes the type of cameras and road hazards covered by ROAD ANGEL Plus:GatsoThe most common type of spe

35WatchmanMeasures vehicle speed and, if the speed limit has been exceeded, takes a photograph of the rear of the vehicle. Can be accessed remotely al

ii7. Updating the Database...21System requirements ...

36Safety Camera VansMobile enforcement vehicles use Laser guns to measure vehicle speed and, normally, video equipment to record the evidence of any o

3711. AccessoriesThe following table lists the accessories available for ROAD ANGEL Plus. Please visit the ROAD ANGEL Plus online shop at www.blacksp

11. IntroductionROAD ANGEL Plus is a standalone, cable-free, GPS camera and accident black spot locator. It uses the latest global positioning satell

2Front ViewMenu/On/Off ButtonPress to enter and navigate ROAD ANGEL Plus settings (see page 23). Press and hold down to turn unit on/off.Rear Laser Se

3Back ViewExternal Antenna (ANT)Required for certain vehicles (see page 15).Visor-Locating GuidesUsed to attach anti-glare visor or additional motorbi

4The ROAD ANGEL Plus DatabaseROAD ANGEL Plus uses a database of Police, Local Authority and Ministry of Transport designated danger spots, including a

5SubscriptionsYour ROAD ANGEL Plus comes with a free subscription for six months of database updates and product support. It is critical to the operat