RoadPilot Ltd PRO Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUALIssue 1.7 20/07/2006

2.2 Satellite status pageTo select the Satellite status page, touchthis icon on the main menu.The satellite status page (Fig 2.6) shows visuallythe

350005270062. 8ODOTRIPmph0005270062. 8ODOTRIP35mphRANGE700yards11:36:19RANGE700yards11:36:192.3 Speedo pageTo select the Speedo page, touch this ico

2.4 Tracking pageTo select the Tracking page, touch this iconon the main menu.This page allows you to visually track the routeyour vehicle has taken

2.5 GPS pageTo select the GPS page, touch this icon onthe main menu.The GPS page is a summary page which shows thefollowing information (Fig 2.10) -

35mph 70yards3011:36:19SPECSGATSOSPECSWAYPOINTUSERKRadar versions onlyLONDON CONGESTIONCHARGE ZONERANGE500yardsPress button tocancel warnin

3. Miscellaneous Features3.1 User Reported LocationsIf you encounter a new camera position, or onethat does not appear on the database, the positionc

3.3 Delete LocationThis icon will only appear on the main menu whenthe vehicle is close to a camera location, a UserReported Location or a Waypoint.

3.5 LaserPilotThe LaserPilot is a compact weatherproof modulethat can detect laser emissions from hand held andmobile speed detection devices (SDDs),

VOLUME50%4. SetupTo select the Setup page, touch this icon onthe main menu.The display will show five options -The General setup menu(section 4.1)The

4.1.2 ContrastThis function sets the contrast of the display (Fig4.3).Touch to adjust the contrast.Touch to return to the setup menu.Touch to return

The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going toprint

4.1.4 Speedo typeThis function selects the speedo style -digital or “traditional” analogue (Fig 4.5).Touch to select digital style.Touch to select an

DAYLIGHT SAVING11:36:19SET TIME11:36:194.1.6 Set TimeThe time transmitted by the satellites is UTC (for-merly known as GMT). This feature(Fig 4.7) a

4.1.8 LanguageThis function selects the language for the displaysand audible alarms (Fig 4.9). At present, RoadPilotPro supports English and Dutch -

INFORMATIONRoadPilot Version 1.2Serial No. RO1412345Database 02/01/2004 20:38:32Temperature 35ºCMODENORMAL4.1.10 InformationThis page contains usefu

RANGE1.0miles.(Will only appear if theoptional Radar module isconnected)4.2 WarningsThe Warnings setup section is used to adjust thevisual and audibl

SHOW OFF HEADING LOCATIONSWARN OFF HEADING LOCATIONS35mph 70yards3011:36:19GATSOGAGATSO4.2.2 Warn off heading locationWhen this function i

4.2.4 Auto rangeAuto range (Fig 4.18) automatically adjusts therange of the proximity alert to suit the speed of thevehicle - so if driving at high s

4.2.6 Early WarningIf this function is enabled, RoadPilot Pro will give anaudible warning as soon as a camera comes withinrange, rather than after th

4.3 LaserIf a LaserPilot is connected, an additionaloption will appear on the setup menuscreen -Touch to select Laser setup.4.3.1 Laser warning enabl

LASER WARN WHEN GPS OFFLINELASER WARNING TIME1sTouch to adjust the laser stealthspeed in 1mph/km/h steps.Touch to return to the setup menu.Touch to re

CONTENTS1. General1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4 Mileage ManagerMileage Manager gives you the ability to record alljourneys travelled with your RoadPilot Pro. Thesejourneys can be categorised as

4.4.1 Mileage data lengthThis function allows you to select the frequencythat data is recorded for Mileage Manager - forexample selecting '1 sec

Page 324.5 RadarThis section covers the setup options for RoadPilot Pro’s fitted with the optional Radar module.These options will not be shown if thi

4.5.2 Radar mute speedThis function sets the speed below which audibleRadar warnings are not given (Fig 4.32), reducingunnecessary Radar warnings whe

RADAR X BAND SENSITIVITY80%RADAR WARN WHEN GPS OFFLINE4.5.4 Warn when GPS offlineIf this option (Fig 4.34) is turned ON, RoadPilot Prowill alert you

5. PC Software Operation5.1 System RequirementsRoadPilot Pro’s database can be updated via theinternet using a PC and the desktop USB interfaceuni

5.3 Connecting to the RoadPilot DatabasePlug the interface unit into a spare USB port on thecomputer (Fig 5.3) and place RoadPilot Pro ontothe USB in

Page 37The right side of the window shows the detail ofthe item currently selected. If a category is select-ed, a summary of the journeys of that cate

5.4.3 TotalsClick this icon in the main window to select Totals.The totals window shows statistics of the journeyscurrently shown in the Mileage Manag

5.4.6 Find addresses for journeys Click this icon in the main window to select FindAddresses for Journeys.This option is available only if Microsoft

CONTENTS ctd4.5 Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5.4.9 Show map for a selected pointA map for a selected point can be shown using thewww.mapquest.comwebsite.Right-click on the point and select Show(F

5.4.11 Deleting journeyJourneys can be deleted by right-clicking on thejourney and choosing the Deleteoption (Fig 5.18).Any journeys deleted are only

Lift clampLock clamp6. Installation6.1 Installing RoadPilot Pro6.1.1 Fitting the display unitThe mounting arm is fitted with a suction cup so itc

Page 43made of plastic (most are), otherwise it will preventthe signal being received. Mount it as high as pos-sible - if the antenna is too low down

6.2 LaserPilot InstallationThe LaserPilot (Fig 6.5) is a compact weatherproofmodule that can detect laser emissions from handheld and mobile speed de

using the self adhesive pad or mounting screws. Ifattaching to the grille it is recommended that thecable tie option is used (Fig 6.10). Once it is

6.3 Radar InstallationThe RoadPilot Radar kit (optional extra part no.RO48) is supplied with the following additionalaccessories (Fig 6.14) -1. Radar

6.3.2 Additional functionsBy connecting the Radar kit to a RoadPilot Pro thefollowing new functions appear on the menu -• Radar configuration• Radar

6.5 Limitations of operationBecause RoadPilot Pro uses satellites to pinpointthe vehicle’s location, there are certain limitationsinherent with this

7. Appendix7.1 G PS - how does it workThe Global Positioning System is a navigation sys-tem consisting of a network of 24 orbiting satellite

Page 5Fig 1.1 - RoadPilot Pro1. General1.1 IntroductionThank you for purchasing RoadPilot Pro, which willgive you many years of quality service. Ple

Page 507.2 Types of cameraRoadPilot Pro works with the following types ofcamera -• GatsoTM(Fig 7.2)• SPECSTMInfrared (Fig 7.3)• TruveloTM(Fig 7.4)• T

Page 517.5 Trouble shootingIf you have any problems with the operation of your RoadPilot Pro, please refer to this troubleshootingguide before contac

Page 527.6 Technical SupportIf you have any queries, the unit doesn’t appear to be working properly, or you are unhappy with the per-formance of your

Page 537.9 Care and MaintenanceYour RoadPilot Pro is designed and constructed to the highest standards, but in order to enjoy this prod-uct for many

7.11 RegistrationRoadPilot Pro is shipped with the most up to dateversion of the database and can be used straightfrom the box. However we recommend

Page 3 (Fig 7.8) asks you to enter the details of thevehicle that RoadPilot Pro is to be used on, thetype of driving the vehicle is used for, your ave

Page 563d position fix 10Accessories 52Accuracy 13Addresses 39Altitude 13Analogue 11Antenna 10, 48Audio mute 8Auto range 26AutoRoute 39Benelux 22, 50A

1.3 How it worksUnlike speed camera detectors which work by detecting the radar or laser signal from the cameras,RoadPilot Pro works by using the lat

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2. OperationThe very first time RoadPilot Pro is powered up, itmay take up to 45 minutes to initialise and to comeonline. This is because it must try

2.1.2 Information DisplayThe information display area on the right of thescreen (Fig 2.3) shows -• Current compass bearing. The vehicle will needto

2.1.3 Multifunction DisplayTo select a page on the multifunction display, sim-ply touch the screen to bring up the main menu(Fig 2.5).NNOOTTEE- As a