Summary of Gem+
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Thank you for choosing road angel gem + as our roads become busier, more congested and more regulated, staying alert to road and traffic conditions is a challenge to everyone. Even the most conscientious driver can have a momentary lapse of concentration that could easily lead to an accident or a fi...
Page 3: Quick Start Guide
I quick start guide important! As soon as possible, please register your road angel gem+ and purchase subscriptions at: www.Roadangelgroup.Com . Until you do so, the unit cannot update its database with the latest road speed and camera information and eassist™ will not function. 1. Mount the road an...
Page 4: Road Speed Data
Ii road speed data for many years, you have been asking us to help you understand the current legal speed limit of the roads you are driving, regardless of the presence of a safety camera or obvious road signage. However, once we started looking into this we were amazed that there is currently no de...
Page 5: Contents
Iii contents quick start guide i road speed data ii 1. Introduction 1 unpacking the box 3 warranty 4 battery power and recharging 4 controls and connectors 5 front view 5 rear view 6 2. Registration 7 charge the unit 7 register your unit online 7 subscriptions 8 the sim update 9 3. Installation 10 s...
Page 6: Adding Danger Zones
Iv 6. Customising road angel gem+ 21 audio options 22 alert options 23 display options 24 unit data 25 7. Adding danger zones 26 adding new locations 26 deleting an alert from your personal database 26 8. Eassist™ 28 manual activation 28 automatic activation 29 speaking to the soc operator 29 9. Upd...
Page 7: 1. Introduction
1 1. Introduction road angel gem+ is a standalone gps camera and accident blackspot locator. It uses the latest global positioning satellite technology (see page 31) to give you audible and visual alerts as you approach hazardous sections of road: accident blackspots (as designated by the police and...
Page 8: Important!
2 important! Road angel group ltd sell road angel gem+ as a road safety device. Driving within the speed limits at all times and within the limitations of the road condition and your abilities is paramount. The directors of road angel group ltd take no responsibility for the use of road angel gem+ f...
Page 9: Unpacking The Box
3 unpacking the box empty all the parts out of the box and familiarise yourself with each item. Each pack contains: *please note that actual items may differ slightly to what appears in the image as the image is for representative purposes only. 12v/24v cigarette socket charger connects unit to ciga...
Page 10: Warranty
4 warranty your road angel gem+ is guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase from all manufacturing defects that occur with normal use. If your unit fails to perform as specified in these instructions, please visit: https://www.Roadangelgroup.Com/warranty.Aspx battery power and recharging ro...
Page 11: Controls And Connectors
5 controls and connectors this section shows the main features of your road angel gem+. Front view scroll up scroll through menu options. On/off/menu long press switches unit on/off; short press when on opens settings menu. Scroll down scroll through menu options. Dash mount cradle mounting pad to s...
Page 12: Rear View
6 rear view usb connector connect to mains charger or cigarette lighter adapter using supplied cable. Laser sensor detects laser speed measurement devices targeting front of vehicle..
Page 13: 2. Registration
7 2. Registration charge the unit with the unit switched off, connect it to the mains charger and charge the internal battery. Until the battery charge reaches the minimum level required to run the internal software (this might take up to an hour), your road angel gem+ displays a splash screen with ...
Page 14: Subscriptions
8 subscriptions your road angel gem+ uses the award-winning road angel camera and accident blackspot database. It is critical to the operation of your road angel gem+ that your unit updates regularly and so continued subscription is essential. Current subscription rates can be found at www.Roadangel...
Page 15: The Sim Update
9 the sim update 1. Switch on your road angel gem+ by pressing the button on the front of the unit. Place the unit in a location where there is a gsm signal as indicated by the icon on the screen. 2. When your unit has been registered, it will receive a sim update from orange within the next 24 hour...
Page 16: 3. Installation
10 3. Installation we recommend that you install your road angel gem+ on the dashboard of your vehicle, using the supplied dash mount cradle. This has been designed for secure mounting and quick release. Road angel gem+ requires a clear view of the sky to receive information from gps satellites. We ...
Page 17: Mounting The Unit
11 mounting the unit road angel gem+ is supplied with a dash mount cradle allowing you to mount the unit directly on the dashboard. Ensure that your road angel gem+ is not located close to any heater vents. 1. Clean the area where you want to attach the dash mount cradle. Allow the area to dry. 2. P...
Page 18: Locking The Mount
12 locking the mount if you have secured the mount in your vehicle, twist the outer perimeter approximately 30° anticlockwise to lock the mount. Please note – the base of the mount can only be rotated once attached to your dashboard. If the mount is not yet secured, you’ll see that the outer perimet...
Page 19: Attaching The Power Lead
13 attaching the power lead 1. Take the power lead, and plug it into the usb port on the back of the unit. 2. Route the power cable to the cigarette lighter socket. Ensure that it does not interfere with any of the vehicle's controls or airbag modules. If you use your cigarette lighter socket for an...
Page 20: 4. Getting Started
14 4. Getting started switching on for the first time 1. Find a location with a clear view of the sky (away from obstacles such as tall buildings and overhanging trees – these may delay or prevent satellite acquisition). 2. Switch on the road angel gem+ by pressing the power button for about two sec...
Page 21: Normal Use
15 normal use your unit is now ready for use. You can start driving and road angel gem+ will show your speed and the road’s speed limit. “connected” icon indicates live updating if you are approaching a known hazard, road angel gem+ will alert you to the type and proximity of the hazard (see page 17...
Page 22: Alternative Screen
16 alternative screen the road angel gem has an alternative screen which simplifies what is displayed on the main ui – we call this the ‘simple screen’. The centre blue orb background is replaced with a simplified dark background to allow the current speed reading font size to be increased. The road...
Page 23: 5. Alerts
17 5. Alerts your road angel gem+ alerts you to: fixed, temporary, red light, red light speed or average speed camera locations. Mobile safety van locations (with the ‘live van’ & hot alert facility). Hazard locations: accident blackspots, schools, or congestion charging zones. Speech warnings will ...
Page 24: Important!
18 important! Use the advisory speed limit for guidance only. Any road speed limit can change without prior notice or consultation, for example, in temporary road works. It remains important for drivers to constantly re-evaluate and be aware of the road limit at all times. Speed limits may vary acco...
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19 examples of alerts and advisory colour coding normal screen, no alerts, vehicle travelling below advisory speed fixed camera alert, vehicle travelling above advisory speed fixed camera alert, vehicle travelling below advisory speed road blackspot alert average camera zone, vehicle travelling abov...
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20 examples of alerts and advisory colour coding (continued) red light camera alert red light speed camera alert railway crossing alert congestion zone alert school zone alert simple screen average screen simple screen camera alert simple screen no alert.
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21 6. Customising road angel gem+ you can change the way road angel gem+ works by adjusting its menu settings. During normal operation, click on the power button on the right side of the screen. Menu settings cannot be changed during an alert. Audio options choose how road angel gem+ uses audio prom...
Page 28: Audio Options
22 audio options settings in the audio menu determine how road angel gem+ uses audio prompts to warn you about road hazards. Property details options (factory setting in bold) voice type choose male or female voice for alerts male … female camera volume change the sound level of safety camera relate...
Page 29: Alert Options
23 alert options settings in the alerts options determine how road angel gem+ warns you about road hazards. Property details options (factory setting in bold) blackspot switch blackspot alerts on or off. Off … on camera van switch mobile van alerts on or off. Off … on congestion switch congestion zo...
Page 30: Display Options
24 display options using this menu, you can change the appearance of the display, including the display mode (day or night); hardwire mode, and auto standby settings. Property details options (factory setting in bold) display mode adjust the brightness of the road angel gem+ display. Day … night …au...
Page 31: Unit Data
25 unit data this menu provides technical information about your road angel gem+: its serial number and firmware version, the expiry date of your subscription and the date of the most recent database update. Property details options (factory setting in bold) serial id serial number of road angel gem...
Page 32: Adding New Locations
26 7. Adding danger zones road angel group ltd is constantly updating the central database of danger zones. You can be of great value to the users of other gprs-enabled road angel devices by setting ‘live van’ and other alerts. Also, by submitting new zones for verification, you can contribute to th...
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27 to add a location or new road speed: 1. Tap on the + button. This will confirm your location and heading. If you intend to add an average speed zone to the database, road angel gem+ will take this position as the start of the zone. Road angel gem+ needs to be travelling in excess of 4 mph to calc...
Page 34: Eassist™
28 8. Eassist™ in the event of an accident or incident, your road angel gem+ ’s eassist™ feature allows you to contact emergency services via the secure operating centre (soc). There are two ways to trigger the eassist™ feature: manually, by pressing the ‘e’ button. Automatically, through a ‘g-event...
Page 35: Automatic Activation
29 automatic activation road angel gem+ has an onboard ‘g-meter’ that measures the g-force the unit is experiencing. If the g-force is above 2g, a value typical of a vehicle collision, a message will appear on the screen stating that the soc will be automatically contacted if you do not cancel the e...
Page 36: Important!
30 important! Please note that the eassist™ function is not designed to save your life, nor act as a replacement to existing safety and / or emergency services. It is designed to complement existing protocols and provide extra peace of mind for drivers. We do not guarantee that eassist™ will work 10...
Page 37: The Road Angel Database
31 9. Updating the database the road angel database road angel gem+ uses a database of police, local authority and department for transport designated danger spots, including accident blackspots and safety camera locations, primary schools and congestion charging zones. Using the latest global posit...
Page 38: Updating By Pc
32 updating by pc you can update your unit firmware and road speed library from a pc with internet access running microsoft windows 2000, xp, vista or 7 (we do not support apple macs). Visit www.Roadangelgroup.Com and click on the customer support link. Download and install the update software for y...
Page 39: Our Camera Database
33 10. Background information about global positioning satellites (gps) operational since 1990, 24 satellites orbit the earth at a height of 11,000 miles. At any given point on the globe, at least 4 satellites are in view at any one time. Using sophisticated aerials and triangulation techniques, uni...
Page 40: Laser Detection
34 laser detection how mobile laser traps operate police laser guns work by firing a pulsed beam of light at a vehicle and measuring the time taken for it to return - this can take as little as a third of a second. The beam is conical: at greater distances from the gun, it is wider and more diffuse....
Page 41: Targeting Explained
35 targeting explained short range targeting at 200m the beam of the laser can be as little as 200mm across. If the laser gun is targeting your number plate, it is likely that your dashboard mounted road angel gem+ will not detect the signal. Short range ( – normal police target area road angel gem+...
Page 42: Long Range Targeting
36 long range targeting at long range, it is not possible for the enforcement officer to choose which part of the vehicle to target. On some laser guns, the sight is bigger than the vehicle. Wherever you have fitted road angel gem+, it is possible that a laser gun targeted in your direction (not nec...
Page 43: Speed Cameras And Hazards
37 speed cameras and hazards this section describes the type of cameras and road hazards covered by road angel gem+: gatso the most common type of speed camera – used in fixed positions mounted on poles at the roadside. Measures vehicle speed using radar and, if the speed limit has been exceeded, ph...
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38 speedcurb a speedcurb is a digital enforcement camera system. Digital means that it can work 24 hours a day with any speed violations captured and sent directly to the central ticket processing office. These cameras are rear facing and have a sequence of secondary check lines painted on the road....
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39 blackspot a specific location, identified by the police and local authorities, where a high number of accidents have occurred e.G. A difficult junction. Blackspots are often targeted by mobile speed enforcement units. Road angel gem+ relies on up-to-date database information to identify blackspot...
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40 congestion drivers must pay in advance or on the day of travel to enter the designated zone during the scheme’s hours of operation. There are substantial penalties if you do not pay the congestion charge. Primary schools you can set up road angel gem+ to alert you whenever you are within 250 metr...
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41 disclaimer road angel group ltd has made every effort to ensure that all the information contained in this manual is accurate and reliable. However, the information is subject to change without notice. Road angel group ltd assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from the use ...
Page 48: Road Angel Group Ltd
Road angel group ltd email: info@roadangelgroup.Com web: www.Roadangelgroup.Com clark house silverstone technology park silverstone circuit northants nn12 8gx.