Summary of Gem
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User guide.
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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 fine...
Page 3: Quick Start Guide
I quick start guide important! As soon as possible, 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 angel gem i...
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 alert options 21 display options 22 unit data 23 7. Adding danger zones 24 adding new locations 24 8. Eassist 26 manual activation 26 automatic activation 27 speaking to the soc operator 27 9. Updating the database 29 the road angel database 29 automatic updates by gprs 29 updating by pc 30 10. B...
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 visible alerts as you approach hazardous sections of road: accident blackspots (as designated by the police and...
Page 8: Important!
2 important! The directors of 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 r...
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: 12v/24v cigar socket charger connects unit to cigar socket for in-car power and trickle charge. Usb cable connects gem to mains charger, car charger or pc usb port. Road angel gem dash...
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 roa...
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 se...
Page 12: Rear View
6 rear view usb connector connect to mains charger or cigar 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 a...
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.Roadangelgr...
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 right of the screen. 2. When your unit has been registered, it will receive a sim update from orange within the ...
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 hi...
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. Using the supplied wipe, clean the area where you want to attach the dash mount cradle. Allo...
Page 18: Attaching The Power Lead
12 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 cigar lighter socket. Ensure that it does not interfere with any of the vehicle's controls or airbag modules. If you use your cigar lighter socket for any other ...
Page 19: 4. Getting Started
13 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 seco...
Page 20: Normal Use
14 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 15)....
Page 21: 5. Alerts
15 5. Alerts your road angel gem alerts you to: fixed, temporary or average speed camera locations. Mobile safety van locations (with the ‘live van’ facility). Hazard locations: accident blackspots, schools, or congestion charging zones. Speech warnings will tell you the type of hazard (for example:...
Page 22: Important!
16 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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17 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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18 examples of alerts and advisory colour coding (continued) congestion zone alert low bridge alert school zone alert railway crossing alert overspeed limit exceeded fatigue time limit exceeded.
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19 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 prompts...
Page 26: Audio Options
20 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 alert volume change the sound level of safety camera r...
Page 27: Alert Options
21 alert options settings in the alerts menu 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 zone switch congestion z...
Page 28: Display Options
22 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 contrast of the road angel gem display. Day … night hardwi...
Page 29: Unit Data
23 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 no. Serial number of road angel gem...
Page 30: Adding New Locations
24 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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25 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 calcul...
Page 32: 8. Eassist
26 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’ – a...
Page 33: Automatic Activation
27 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 1.5 to 2g, values 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 ...
Page 34: Important!
28 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 100%...
Page 35: The Road Angel Database
29 9. Updating the database the road angel database road angel gem uses a database of police, local authority and ministry of transport designated danger spots, including accident blackspots and safety camera locations, primary schools and congestion charging zones. Using the latest global positioni...
Page 36: Updating By Pc
30 updating by pc you can update your unit 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 your road angel gem. Full instruc...
Page 37: Our Camera Database
31 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 38: Laser Detection
32 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 39: Targeting Explained
33 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 o...
Page 40: Long Range Targeting
34 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 nece...
Page 41: Speed Cameras And Hazards
35 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, pho...
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36 speedcurb measures the speed of vehicles in the monitored section of road using pressure sensors in the road surface. If the speed limit has been exceeded, it takes a photograph of the rear of the vehicle. Uses a flash module for night-time operation. Road angel gem relies on up-to-date database ...
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37 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 blackspots...
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38 primary schools you can set up road angel gem to alert you whenever you are within 250 metres of a primary school. Unprotected railway crossings alerts you to railway crossings with no barrier. Fatigue timer warning the highway code recommends a minimum break of at least 15 minutes for every two ...
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39 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 46: 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.