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Features
Installation
Inputs and Outputs
Specifications
Dimensions
Features
Overview: The Whistler 3500 is
an easy to install, wireless laser-radar detector that features the new POP Mode
Detection Capability, and a Tri-directional display. The Tri-Directional Display
allows you the option to install the control panel in 3 different orientations:
horizontal, vertical, or upside down. The Whistler 3500 provides Total Band
Protection, combined with the convenience of wireless technology.
Power On and Self-Test:
Each time the detector is turned on, an automatic
self-test sequence confirms that the speaker and
visual displays are functional.
Memory:
All features selected, except Stay Alert and Quiet Mode, are
retained in memory.
Audio Level Adjustment: The
audio levels can be adjusted high to low, or low to high, in eight steps.
Auto Quiet Mode: 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: 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.
Dim/Dark Modes: Dim/Dark Mode
reduces the illumination of the display. Dim or dark can be engaged during an
alert. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being
detected and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to the dimmer
setting.
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, 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. 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: When a pulse
type signal (instant-on strong signal) is detected, an urgent 3-second audio
warning is sounded.
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts: When
a laser signal is detected, the word "Laser" and signal strength is displayed.
The 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, indicating an "all clear" condition.
Safety Warning System Text: In
communities where transmitters are located, the Safety Warning System displays
over 60 text messages.
Stay Alert Feature: The Stay
Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's alertness. Within 30-60 seconds of
turning this feature on, two beeps are sounded. To show alertness, the driver
must press either the Dark, 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 outside antenna, the unit will
give a unique audio tone.
Integrated Real Voice: When an
optional voice module is connected, Real Voice will be used to articulate the
following: band identification, Safety Warning System messages, and feature
selection.
Installation
Radar Antenna: The radar
antenna is waterproof and designed to be mounted at the front of your vehicle.
In most vehicles the best mounting location is directly below or behind the
bumper. Using the supplied brackets, the antenna can be attached to the vehicle
in a horizontal or vertical position, or at any angle between these two points.
For vehicles that do not have sufficient clearance behind the bumper (about 5")
to mount the antenna in a horizontal position, the 45º Reflector 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.
Note: Installation
requires drilling two holes in the mounting surface.
Laser Antenna: The laser
antenna provides both front and rear laser reception. The laser antenna should
be mounted with the 3-lens array facing forward (down the road) and the single
lens facing behind. The laser antenna can be mounted to the front windshield
using the windshield bracket supplied. Using Hook & Loop Fasteners, the laser
antenna may also be mounted to the back side of your rearview mirror.
Control Panel: The control
panel may be mounted using any of the following methods:
- Under Dash Bracket: This
bracket allows you to mount the control panel to the underside of your
vehicle's dash. This method requires drilling two holes.
- Hook & Loop Fasteners: The
fasteners can be used to mount the control panel to almost any flat surface
in your vehicle.
- Thru Dash Bracket: This
bracket allows you to mount the control panel in your vehicle's dash. This
method requires making a cutout in your dash and drilling two screw holes.
The cutout must be 3.035" wide, 0.998" high, and 3.151" deep.
Inputs and Outputs
Back Panel of Control Panel:
- Voice: minijack for use
with an optional voice module
- Laser:
minijack for use with supplied laser antenna
- PWR:
jack for use with supplied power harness
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=2.884",
H=0.845", D=2.336" (3.464" with cables)
- Radar Antenna: W=3.618",
H=1.392", D=4.145"
- Laser Antenna: W=0.891",
H=0.736", D=2.045"
