CPR4  Handheld  Radar  

User  manual  
 1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 2
The power to sense through walls – in your hand ........................................................... 2
How it works ..................................................................................................................... 3
Typical Applications .......................................................................................................... 3
2. QUICK START GUIDE .............................................................................................................. 4
Controls............................................................................................................................. 4
Starting up the device....................................................................................................... 4
Turning off the device....................................................................................................... 4
The display ........................................................................................................................ 4
Typical use ........................................................................................................................ 5
3. DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................... 6
Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 6
Understand Operation...................................................................................................... 7
Menus ............................................................................................................................... 8
Menu 1 – Everyday use..................................................................................................... 8
Menu 2............................................................................................................................ 10
Menu 3............................................................................................................................ 11
Power options................................................................................................................. 12
Mounting support........................................................................................................... 13
CPR4 system basic content ............................................................................................. 13
CPR4 optional accessories .............................................................................................. 13
CPR4 spare parts ............................................................................................................. 14
4. USING CPRMon ON A REMOTE TERMINAL ......................................................................... 14
See what your CPR4 is seeing – on your PC or Android device ...................................... 14
Installation steps for CPRMon on Android ..................................................................... 14
Wired Remote Control, WRC .......................................................................................... 16
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 17
Display............................................................................................................................. 17
Radar ............................................................................................................................... 17
Communication .............................................................................................................. 17
Power management/batteries ....................................................................................... 17
Dimensions and other .................................................................................................... 18
Human safety.................................................................................................................. 18
6. Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 18
For your satisfaction – 2 Year Functional Warranty ....................................................... 18
7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 19
Explanation of CPR4’s backward sensitivity ................................................................... 19
Which sensitivity level to use? ....................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting and common questions? ..................................................................... 20

CPR4 User Manual V2.1, 20 Jan 2014

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 1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you and congratulations for purchasing Cinside CPR4!

In this user manual you will find:

 A quick start guide

 Detailed description of options
 A brief guide about the monitoring software CPRMon (for Android) and
Command Center (for Windows). There is a separate document
describing these programs in more detail.
 Technical specifications
 Warranty information

We advise you to read the whole manual carefully in order to use the
equipment correctly and to learn about its functions. Look out for these
symbols when you are reading:

Pay attention

Tips and information

We recommend you to store the user manual together with the equipment
for easy access in the field. You can also download the latest version of the
manual from our website.

Before starting up, we would like to give you some background information
about CPR4.

The power to sense through walls – in your hand

CPR4 is a handheld easy-to-use device for detection of moving objects behind

walls or other obstacles. A person hiding may be detected several meters
behind a wall. If there are any moving objects, the operator will be alerted
immediately. CPR4 can also be fixed mounted or simply put in a bag to
observe an area of interest. Up to 4 units can be remotely controlled and
monitored, by wire or wireless.

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New features in CPR4:

 AEC – Automatic Environment Compensation

The device automatically compensates for operator and environment
motions
 Motion classification: place – direction – speed
The operator can now receive a rough estimation of the distance to the
detected motion visualised by graphical symbols
 Internal charge of batteries with a USB-cable (CPR4B)

How it works

The CPR4 radar is primarily measuring motion compared to other radar

technologies that are measuring distance and from that may calculate a
motion.

The CPR4 radar transmits electromagnetic energy (radio waves) of a certain

frequency, which is reflected in all surfaces it hits. The energy also penetrates
all kind of materials except a homogenous metal plate. Eventually some of
the energy returns back to the radar. The returned frequency is the same as
the transmitted for static objects and for moving objects the returned
frequency is different. The detection of the difference gives the alert.

The measured level of motion is dependent on the size of the object, size of
motion, speed of motion, distance to object and of course the obstacles in
between.

Typical Applications

 Military and police break in or search operations.

 Searching for humans in enclosed rooms or voids.
 Monitor areas to be cleared, free from humans with a hidden sensor.
 Monitor an enclosed room for presence and health status of a human,
ie in a Prison cell, with a hidden sensor.

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 2. QUICK START GUIDE

Controls

You control the CPR4 using six buttons:

 The POWER button is used for turning on and

switching off the device.
A short press returns to main menu.
 The LEFT (←) and the RIGHT (→) arrows are used
to move the cursor to the left and right to select
a parameter.
 The UP (↑) and the DOWN (↓) arrow are used
to increasing or decreasing the value of
a chosen parameter.
 The LAMP button us used for turning on and off Fig. 1 - Front of CPR4

the background lighting.

Starting up the device

 Turn on CPR4 by pressing the POWER button and holding it for a few
seconds until display shows information. If you don’t hold the button,
the CPR4 will switch off automatically. This is to avoid unintentional
start-up of the device, for example in a bag, which will drain the
batteries.

Turning off the device

 Press the power button and hold for a few seconds until the display tell
to release button.

The display

 The upper part of the display shows results from

the collected data. Here you receive information
about movements with the main indicator to the
right. The thin line to the left represents the history Fig 1 Standard view

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 of movements, time scale is selectable by “Graph Mode”.
 The lower part of the display is used for symbols as the result of
classifying the movement. The lower part is also used for navigating in
the menus. The menu automatically appears when pressing an arrow
button. The menu also automatically disappears after seconds of
inactivity (not pressing buttons nor moving the unit).

There are three menu pages in the CPR4. You navigate to and in-between
them using the LEFT and RIGHT arrow. Menu 1, here you can manage settings
for sensitivity level, sound level and background lighting. The Menu 2 and 3,
when you navigate to the right, is used for advanced settings. When you are
inactive in the menus for a while, the device will return to standard view.

Fig 3 Menu 1 Fig 2 Menu 2 - more settings

Typical use

When the device is turned on, simply hold it still against the wall, or
preferable monopod-mounted. Observe and analyse what happens on the
display.

To make best use of CPR4 and be able use higher sensitivity it is preferred to
mount the CPR4 against the wall on a monopod or similar to reduce the
influence of the operator. To further increase the robustness of
measurements it´s recommended to monitor the CPR4 remotely a couple of
meters away wirelessly on a Android device with our CPRMon app or wired
with our simple WRC device.

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 3. DESCRIPTION
Indicators

The main indicator is placed in the top right corner and contains three
symbols:

 A blinking cross indicates self-motion of the

radar or that the radar is calibrating.

 OK – indicates that the radar is active and that

no movement is detected.

 The motion symbol indicates that movement is

detected

When a movement occurs, the CPR4 may also show

more detailed information about the motion itself – if possible. The
information given is place – direction – speed. This is represented by three
sets of symbols:

 Tree symbols – indicates whether the movement is detected close to

the CPR4 or far away. The scale ranges from 1-4 trees. If one tree is
shown, then the movement is close to the operator (typically less than
2m) and if four trees are shown, then the movement is far away from
the operator (typically more than 5m).
It should be noted that this estimate of range is very hard to make
indoor, where you have a lot of objects reflecting the energy in addition
to the object of interest. The built in signal processing has functions to
deal with this multi path issue but there will be situations where this
cannot be resolved and thus indicating, most often, to many trees for a
short period of time. This “faulty behaviour” has a natural cause and is
not an error.
 Arrows – an UP arrow indicates that the detected object is moving
away from the operator and a DOWN arrow indicates object is moving
towards the operator.

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  Standing and walking man – indicates whether the detected object is
standing relatively still or if it is moving.

1. Main indicator
2. Place 6 1
7 8
3. Direction
4. Speed 5
5. Battery indicator
6. Histograph
7. Motion value
8. Threshold value 2 3 4
Fig 4 Standard view and identification of standard indicators

 The two sets of numbers shown in the picture above (0 and 12 in this
case) are the measured movement value (0) and alert threshold value
(12) is dependent of the sensitivity. The movement value is changing
constantly when movement occurs and the threshold value is set up in
menu 1.
 To the right in the lower part of the display you will find another
indicator, the battery indicator. If the battery is fully charged, all ten
bars will appear inside the battery symbol. Fully charged batteries will
last for 6-16 hours depending on what functions and resources used.
To optimize operating time turn display background light off or use as
low intensity as possible. If wireless communication is not used turn
this off in menu 3, set “Bluetooth active” to 0. Also the AEC (Automatic
Environment Compensation) takes some extra power, so if
“background noise” is not an issue you may turn it off setting the
parameter AEC to 0 in menu 3.

Understand Operation

The motion detection of CPR4 is highly sensitive. It is therefore very

important that the CPR4 itself is fixed and the environment around the unit is
as still as possible. When used as a handheld piece of equipment, it is very
important that the operator is holding the CPR4 in a firm grip while lightly
pressing it against the wall. It takes some practice. The surrounding
movement level, including the operator, will decide how high sensitivity can
be used. The new function AEC (Automatic Environment Compensation) will

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help to reduce the influence of the operator and adapt the sensitivity
accordingly.

The best way to familiarise yourself with CPR4 is to find a still environment
with as little surrounding movements as possible.
Start with a low sensitivity, level 2 or 3. The first goal is to get no alert, the
OK, when there is nothing moving. Therefore, the most important factor is for
the operator to understand what is required for the CPR4 not to alert.

A very good aid in the learning process of the CPR4 is the CPRMon software.
With a portable PC or Android device with Bluetooth, and the CPRMon
software, it is easy to investigate and understand how the CPR4 responds to
movements. Put the monopod-mounted CPR4 on one side of the wall and the
operator can move around on the other side and at the same time view the
results from the CPR4. (See more on page 11)

Menus

There are three menu pages in the CPR4. You navigate to and in-between
them using the LEFT and RIGHT arrow. In standard mode the classification
symbols are normally shown in the lower part of the display. The menu
automatically appears in the same area when pressing an arrow button. The
menu also automatically disappears after seconds of inactivity (not pressing
buttons nor moving the unit). In classic mode (CPR3 look) there is no
classification and the menu is shown all the time.

Menu 1 – Everyday use

The first – and the most important setting to understand – is the sensitivity
setting. There are five sensitivity levels and each level corresponds to an alert
threshold value. If the measured movement exceeds the threshold value, the
operator will be alerted with the Wave symbol flashing and an optional
sound. The current movement and threshold values are displayed in the
center of the display when DisplayMode>=1. In certain circumstances it is
possible to classify the motion in terms of distance, direction and speed and
corresponding symbols are presented for that.

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 SENSITIVITY
LEVEL
Sensitivity Alert threshold VOLUME
level value
BACKGROUND
1 250
LIGHTING
2 120
3 60
Fig 5 Menu 1 – for everyday use
4 30
5 12

 To enter Menu 1 – press an arrow to activate the menu and navigate to

the desired parameter. If not in Menu 1 press POWER button to return.
 To change sensitivity level, mark “Sensitivity” and use the UP and
DOWN arrow to change the value. The same procedure is used for
volume and background light as well.
 The volume setting has 5 levels and a mute level
(indicated by an X next to the speaker)
 The background lighting setting ranges from 1-100% in varying steps.
You could also use the LAMP button to quickly toggle between on and
off.

A higher level of sensitivity requires a minimal amount of movement on

the operator’s part. Do not use to high sensitivity setting unless
necessary as it aggravates usability.

Full backlighting will result in a high battery usage. Use the LAMP
button to quickly turn the background lighting on and off!

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Menu 2

The menu 2 is accessed by pressing the RIGHT button from menu 1. The
marked function name appears at the bottom of
the display.

 To change a parameter, simply mark the

function and then press UP arrow or DOWN
arrow to choose the preferred setting

Function Interval Default Description

Filter mode 0-15 4 A higher value filters out fast motion
Display mode 0-3 1 Extra information may be presented
on the display.
0: numerical information turned off.
1: numerical presentation of motion
level and threshold.
2: and 3: more information is
presented, useful for technichans
Graph mode 0-5 1 0: Graph off
Graph showing the 1-5: 0.5 sec steps for each point
past alerts in 80 1: 40 sec of history data
points 5: 3 min 20 sec of history data
Classification of 0-2 2 0 = OFF, CPR3 style
motion 1 = AEC active
2 = AEC + Classification active
Alert backlight 0-1 0 0 = normal mode
1 = backlight on when alert
Unit still auto 0-1 1 0 = alert always (good for testing)
1 = alert only when the unit is still

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Menu 3

The third menu is accessed by pressing the RIGHT button from menu 2.
To change a parameter, simply mark the function and then press UP arrow or
DOWN arrow to choose the preferred setting

Function (in order) Interval Default Description

AEC level 0-9 3 A higher value compensate more for
the motion behind the sensor
Bluetooth address -- -- Press UP to show unit ID
Bluetooth active 0-1 1 0 = Bluetooth off, 1= on
Status indicated in display,
NB= off, BR= ready, BT= connected
USB pow auto on 0-1 1 CPR4 turns on automatically when
USB power connected
USB to BAT auto 0-1 1 CPR4 continues on batteries when
USB power is removed
Charge enable 0-1 1 Turn off if using alkaline (non-
chargeable) batteries

You can always return to the main menu by a short press on the POWER
button not needing to press LEFT many times.

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Power options

There are two ways to charge the batteries, internally

or externally. The CPR4 will automatically charge the
batteries when USB power is connected and charge
enabled in menu 3. For a full charge of high capacity
and empty batteries more than 12 hours will be
needed. For faster charging or you feel that batteries
Fig 6 The battery compartment
are not fully charged internally an external charger
must be used.

To replace the batteries follow these instructions:

 To open the battery compartment, simply unscrew the ¼-turn screw

located on the backside of the CPR4.
 Dash the device into your hand to remove the batteries. You may need
a tool to get the batteries out.
Do NOT use your nails to get the batteries out.
 Four AA batteries are required. Rechargeable NiHM and disposable
alkaline batteries can be used. If non-chargeable (alkaline) batteries are
used, disable charging in menu 3. Don´t mix different kind of batteries.
 Please note the symbols indicating the direction in which to insert the
batteries.

Make sure to use a high quality USB-cable, 2 m cable 24AWG or 5 meter

cable 22AWG is recommended otherwise operation can be
undeterministic.

If the USB cable is connected, then the device will always remain turned
on and receive its energy supply. When the USB-power is removed the
device will continue on batteries or switch off depending on setting in
menu 3.

There are two types of rechargeable NiMH batteries, the normal High
Capacity and the Low Discharge batteries. The latter have a bit less
capacity but may remain 80% of its capacity after one year of storage
while the more common High Capacity may discharge itself in one

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 month. Depending how the equipment will be used this is worth
thinking of.

If the equipment is not be used for a longer period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid leakage.

Mounting support

 There is support for a mono-pod (or tri-pod) with ¼" camera screw to
ease the fix mounting of CPR4.

Fig 9 Mono-pod connection

Fig 7 CPR4 mounted on a tripod

CPR4 system basic content

Your new CPR4 is delivered in a hard or soft case for

storage, transport and protection. The case content:

 The CPR4 device, rubber details selectable in

standard or custom color. Standard colors to select
from are black, gray and yellow.
 One set of rechargeable batteries
 USB power adapters 110-230VAC (europlug) and Fig 8 CPR4 hard case

12-24VDC (cigarette lighter)

 Connection cable, USB 2 m long
 User manual

CPR4 optional accessories

 External Battery charger 110-230VAC/12VDC

 Power adapter 4xUSB, 110-230VAC international AU, EU, UK, US

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  Extra set of batteries, 4x R6 NiMH 1.2V/2500mAh
 Extra set of batteries, 4x R6 NiMH 1.2V/2000mAh Low self-discharge
and long life
 Connection cable 2.0 m USB Type A – USB Type B mini 24AWG
 Connection cable 5.0 m USB Type A – USB Type B mini 22AWG
 Monopod
 Butyl stripes, to easy attach the CPR4 on the wall. Works on dry wood,
concrete and bricks.
 Soft bag to carry one or two CPR4 and room for accessories.
 WRC, a simple remote monitoring device with two LED indicators and a
speaker, connected with a 5 m fixed cable USB Type B mini.
 Ruggedized Android smartphone for outdoor and indoor use.

CPR4 spare parts

 Spare rubber feet, 6 pcs.

4. USING CPRMon ON A REMOTE TERMINAL

See what your CPR4 is seeing – on your PC or Android device

From an Android device with Bluetooth you may remotely supervise and
control up to four CPR4 units.

An external adapter for Bluetooth Class 1 gives the longest range, up to 100
meters. Bluetooth Class 2, which is normally built into computers and
smartphones, gives a useful range of 5 to 20 meters depending on the
environment. The CPR4 have Bluetooth Class 1 and a built-in antenna.

Installation steps for CPRMon on Android

There are some steps you have to walk through when you connect to a CPR4
for the first time.
We have one description for all operating systems so some terms and
procedures may be slightly different on your system.

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You get the CPRMon software (an apk-file) from your distributor on request.
The basic version is free of charge for CPR4 customers.

1) To install the apk-file on the Android device there are several ways to
do it. If your computer and Android device are connected to internet,
the fastest way is to use the site http://www.apkinstall.com/, upload
the file from PC and then download it to Android device.
Another way if you have got a link to the file, just use the browser in
the Android device and the installation will start.
During install you may have to accept that Bluetooth will be used.
2) Make sure that you have the Bluetooth enabled on both devices.
3) Power on the CPR4 and keep it within range. Use the Bluetooth settings
on your mobile phone or PC to pair the devices together (PIN code:
0000)
4) After starting the CPRMon app, the paired devices should connect
automatically. If not, you can connect manually in the individual view
with “Tap to connect”.
5) When the connection has been completed, ”BT” can be read next to the
battery symbol on the CPR4 display.

Fig 11 Monitor several CPR4 devices on an Android device Fig 10 Individual view in CPRMon

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 If several CPR4’s are running at the same time, it might be helpful to
identify them with the serial number or a friendly name. The serial
number is printed on the label on the bottom of the battery
compartment and/or on the front panel of CPR4. You could also display
the serial number with the second option in menu 3. You may set a
Friendly name for each CPR4 monitored. In the smart phone app
CPRMon it’s also possible to take a photo to pair with each device to
further simplify identification of units and describe the setup.

Wired Remote Control, WRC

The WRC may be used to monitor

CPR4 motion detections on a
distance of up to 5 m via a USB
cable. This is desired when you
don’t want to use the wireless
communication for some reason or
you like a simpler and easy to
maintain remote monitoring than
an Android device.

As always it is recommended to keep ambient movements very low within 3

m behind the sensor to make use of the highest sensitivity.

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 5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Display
Graphical 128x64 pixels, monochrome with trans-reflective background and
adjustable LED backlight. It is readable in sunlight and darkness.

Radar
Type: DFCW, Dual Frequency Continuous Wave
Operating frequency: 10 GHz
Max output power: +10dBm, 10mW
Antenna: Built in
Detection range: 2-10 meters in a 70 degrees sector depending on wall
type and motion
Approvals: EN300440, EN50371:2002
Communication
Type: Bluetooth 2.0 Class 1, Fully Bluetooth pre-qualified
Operating frequency: 2.400 – 2.485 GHz
Max / Min output power: +6dBm / -27dBm
Antenna: Built in
Range: 100 m in open air, typically 10-30 m indoor
Approvals:
Radio EN 300 328 V1.5.1 (2004 – 08), EN 301 489 – 1 V1.4.1
(2002 – 08)
EN 301 489 – 17 V1.2.1 (2002 – 08)
EMC Emissions FCC15B Class B, EN55022 Class B
EMC Immunity EN55024 Class
Environmental EN300 019-2-4 v2.2.2 (2003-2004)
Power management/batteries
Type: Standard pen light size AA, rechargeable or alkaline
Capacity: 2500-2700 mAh standard or 2000-2200 mA low self-
discharge
Number of cells: 4
Operating time: Up to 16 hours depending on what features are
activated,
e.g backlight, Bluetooth, AEC

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External power: 5V DC 0,5 A, USB mini connector
Dimensions and other
Size: 90/120 mm width, 220 mm height, 40 mm thick
Weight: 600 grams operational
Enclosure material: Reinforced ABS
Oper. temperature: -20 - +50 degrees Celsius
Water resistance: IP67 (approval pending) 0.15 m depth in 30 minutes
Mechanical chock: TBD
Air Pressure: Operational up to 4000 m height
Human safety
The CPR4 is safe to use. The RF power levels radiated by the CPR4 are
extremely low under all conditions, and many orders of magnitude below the
maximum recommended levels.
The maximum transmitted power is less than 10 mW. This power is
distributed within the coverage pattern of the CPR4. The maximum power
density is 1mW/cm² at a distance of 5 mm from the front face of the unit,
reduced to 0.72 μW/cm² at a distance of 1 meter.
CPR4 fulfills the requirements for maximum human exposure to
electromagnetic fields under the safety aspects of the R&TTE directive per EN
50371:200 and in IEEE standard C95.1-1991.

6. Warranty
For your satisfaction – 2 Year Functional Warranty

The warranty is valid during two year after purchase and as long as the unit’s
enclosure remains undamaged. CPR4 is a sensitive instrument. If attempts
are made to open CPR4 the equipment will be damaged and the guarantee is
no longer valid. CPR4 contains no repairable parts.

If any faults or errors are encountered, please contact the distributor or

Cinside directly to get a RMA-code before returning any goods. Faulty
equipment is exchanged free of charge during the warranty period, the
sender pay the freight costs.
We strive for 100% customer satisfaction. If you have any questions or issues,
don’t hesitate to contact us via e-mail: [email protected]

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 7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Explanation of CPR4’s backward sensitivity

The radar itself is not particularly sensitive to movements behind the unit
(operator side). This can easily be verified in a setup with no reflecting objects
within a 10 meter range in front of the radar, and then move your hand or
body behind the unit.

When static reflectors, e.g. a wall surface and the internal layers of the wall,
are present in front of the radar, the movements behind the radar may be
mirrored in these reflectors and cause unwanted alerts.

AEC, Automatic Environment Compensation, is a new special function to

suppress unwanted alerts that origin from the operator or other motion
behind the sensor. The AEC is implemented to automatically and dynamically
adjust the sensitivity to the surrounding noise.

You can compare the impact of different motions by observing the measured
value and the threshold value on the display (see fig. 2)

The risk of backwards reflection increases if the radar is not placed face to
face with the wall. If the radar is placed a distance from the wall the
penetration will probably be as good as in the normal use but the wall may be
a very good mirror for the radar waves as well.

Which sensitivity level to use?

The transmitted waves are reflected in the different layers of the wall to
different degrees. An interior wall may consist of several layers. Each layer
reflects radar waves to a small degree, which increases the operators’ risk to
cause an alert. On the other hand, the interior wall layers are often easy to
penetrate, resulting in using a low sensitivity level (2 or 3).
A concrete wall is more homogeneous and thicker. Fewer layers means less
reflections but the material is also harder to penetrate resulting in that a
higher sensitivity level must be used (3 or 4).

Sensitivity level 5 is probably only useful when the equipment is fixed

mounted and used in an extremely “quiet” environment.
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Troubleshooting and common questions?

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Problem: If the self motion indicator, the X, flashes continuously even though
the unit have been still for several seconds

Solution:

- If on external power, try run the device on batteries, check cables,

make sure at least AWG22 for 5 m cables and AWG24 for 2 m, try a
shorter cable or another power supply.
- If WRC is used together with external power the cable length will be too
long to charge the device at the same time, therefore disable charging
in menu 3 option 6, “Charge Enable”.
- Maybe the self motion sensor is damaged, to be able to continue using
the device, disable the self motion detection in menu 2 option 6, “Unit
still auto”.

Problem: The radar seems to be insensitive compared to experience.

Solution: Maybe the AEC (Automatic Environment Compensation) doesn’t

work properly.

- If WRC is used together with external power the cable length will be too
long to charge the device at the same time, therefore disable charging
in menu 3 option 6, “Charge Enable”.
- Check the value of “AEC level”, menu 3 option 1, try 0 to turn it off.

Question: How to understand AEC operation and set the right parameter?

Answer: Let us display some more information maybe we can figure out if
settings or something else is wrong. In menu 2 option 2, set the “Display
Mode” to 2. You see two numbers at the top, the right one corresponds to
the background motion. You should see higher values when moving your
hand on the operator side of the device. When there are no movements
around the device the value should be at 10 or below if good, not fluctuating
at higher numbers. The top left value is the lowest level of operator motion
this session.

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