Features
Installation
Inputs and Outputs
Specifications
Dimensions
Features
Overview: The Whistler
Cruisader is a complete and comprehensive laser/radar solution for motorcycles
and other recreational type vehicles. The Cruisader allows discrete laser/radar
protection with many installation options. Not only does this unit provide a
stealthy installation but also delivers very powerful protection from the newest
laser/radar guns, especially POP Mode detection.
Power On And Self-Test:
Each time the detector is turned on, an automatic self-test sequence confirms
that the audio (if equipped with optional Voice Module) and visual displays are
functional.
Display:
The LCD shows the detected signals as well as battery voltage, air temperature,
Aux out selection (LED, Tone or Voice Module) and volume level selected.
Memory: All features selected,
except Stay Alert and Quiet Mode, are retained in memory.
Audio Level Adjustment: If the
optional Voice Module is connected, the
audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to high, in eight steps.
Auto Quiet Mode: If the
optional Voice Module is connected, Auto Quiet
reduces the selected audio level to level (1) approximately 5 seconds after a
radar or safety radar signal is detected. The alert for any new signal within 20
seconds will resume at level (1). Auto Quiet does not affect VG-2 or laser
alerts.
Quiet Mode: If the optional
Voice Module is connected, Quiet Mode cancels
the audio during an alert and any new alert within 20 seconds. After 20 seconds,
approximately 2 beeps are provided on any new alert and the unit then remains
quiet.
Backlight Settings: You can choose from
the following backlight settings:
- Off-Off: backlight is off
during normal operation and off when the unit sounds the alarm
- Off-Dim: backlight is off
during normal operation and dim when the unit sounds the alarm
- Off-Brt: backlight is off
during normal operation and bright when the unit sounds the alarm
- Dim-Off: backlight is dim
during normal operation and off when the unit sounds the alarm
- Dim-Brt: backlight is dim
during normal operation and bright when the unit sounds the alarm
City/City 1/City 2 Mode:
Whistler's Three Stage City Mode is designed to reduce the annoyance of
automatic door openers, intrusion alarms and other devices that share
frequencies with police radar. In City Mode, weak speed/safety radar signals
give an initial alarm of two beeps (if equipped with optional Voice Module), and then remains quiet unless the signal
becomes very strong. In City 1 Mode, only the X band sensitivity is lowered. In
City 2 Mode, X-band is not detected.
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts:
When X, K or Ka is detected, the band ID and signal strength is displayed. If
the optional Voice Module is connected, the
audio alert is continuous and has a Geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the
beep, the closer or stronger the radar source.
Pulse Protection: If the
optional Voice Module is connected, when a pulse
type signal (instant-on strong signal) is detected, an urgent 3-second audio
warning is sounded. Even without the Voice Module, the display will show
"Pulse."
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts: When
a laser signal is detected, the word "Laser" and signal strength is displayed.
If the optional Voice Module is connected, an audio alert is continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts: When
a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector "hides" its own radiated signal and
becomes undetectable by the VG-2. A text message confirms detection of VG-2.
Every 30 seconds, the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. If a VG-2 signal is
still present, the unit continues to hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. If no
signal is detected, two beeps are provided (if equipped with optional Voice
Module), indicating an "all clear" condition.
Alarm LED: The supplied LED
connects to the Aux output on the control panel. The LED flashes to indicate
signal detection. The faster the flash rate, the stronger or closer the source.
Safety Warning System Text: In
communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System displays
over 60 text messages.
Stay Alert Feature: If the
optional Voice Module is connected, you can use the Stay
Alert Feature to test your alertness. Within 30-60 seconds of
turning this feature on, two beeps are sounded and the LCD backlight flashes. To show alertness, the driver
must press either the B/L, City or Quiet button within 3-5 seconds. If the
button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated. If a button is not
pressed within 3-5 seconds, an alarm sounds and the display shows "Get Rest."
Temperature/Voltage Mode: The
unit can be programmed to display either the outside temperature or battery
voltage along with Highway/City modes. The Ice Warning Mode alerts you when the
temperature drops to 32°F.
Alert Priority: When two or
more signals are received at the same time, the alert priority is: Laser, VG-2,
Speed Radar, and Safety Radar.
Communication Breakdown: If a
problem arises between the control panel and the laser/radar antenna, the unit will
give a unique audio tone (if equipped with optional Voice Module), and the
backlight will go to full brightness.
Optional Wireless In-Helmet
Display: The Cruisader incorporate a built-in wireless transmitter. This
transmitter sends laser-radar information to the optional wireless in-helmet
display. The receiver provides a flashing LED that is in your peripheral vision.
The LED flashes when the unit receives a signal.
Installation
Laser-Radar Antenna: The
laser-radar antenna is water resistant and designed to be mounted on a
motorcycle, snowmobile, etc. Because the optimal location for mounting the
antenna varies by vehicle type, the hardware supplied is designed to offer a
wide variety of mounting options. The antenna can be attached to the vehicle in
a horizontal or vertical position, or at any angle between these two points. To
mount the antenna, you can use the supplied reflector bracket, universal
brackets, or self-adhesive dual lock fasteners. The
dual lock fasteners can be used to mount the antenna to almost any flat surface
in your vehicle. For vehicles that do not have sufficient clearance or
access (about 5") to mount the antenna in a horizontal position, the reflector
bracket should be used. The temperature probe should be mounted far enough away
from the engine and radiator heat but still in the airflow for the vehicle.
Laser Antenna: This laser
antenna has two uses depending on installation of the laser-radar antenna. The
first is providing front laser detection when the laser-radar antenna
installation does not allow for laser detection. The second is providing rear
laser detection when the laser-radar antenna does allow for laser detection. The
laser antenna can be mounted using the supplied dog bone bracket or
self-adhesive foam pad.
Control Panel: The installation
package provides at least three ways to mount the control panel to the vehicle.
Using the "V" bracket alone will allow attachment to an existing bolt on the
vehicle. Another is using the handlebar clamp in conjunction with the "V"
bracket. The handle bar bracket is designed to be used on any 1 inch to 1-1/4"
handlebar tubing. The next way is using the dog bone bracket instead of
the "V" bracket.
Inputs and Outputs
Back Panel of Control Panel:
- PWR:
minijack stereo connector on a 37" lead that is used with the supplied power harness
- Aux: minijack on a 37"
lead that is used with the supplied alarm LED, or an optional audio module
or Voice Module
- Laser: minijack
on a 37" lead that is used with the supplied laser antenna
- Antenna: minijack
on a 37" lead that is used with the supplied laser-radar antenna
Specifications
Specifications:
- Laser Wavelength: 905 ± 50
nanometers (nm)
- Radar Frequencies:
- 10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)
- 24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band)
- 33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka
Superwideband)
- Operating Temperature Range:
-20° C to +80° C (-4° F to +176° F)
Dimensions
Dimensions:
- Control Panel: W=2.417",
H=2.417", D=2.842"
- Laser-Radar Antenna:
W=3.068", H=1.223", D=2.985"
- Laser Antenna: W=1.457",
H=0.791", D=2.573"
