LI sun interference

[2006goat]

When the LI notifies that the sun is interfering, and the sun continues to interfere, how long before the unit gives another warning? Or will it only warm again if the sun issue goes away, and then comes back?

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

It depends on what the setting is on your CPU. Most are set at 120 seconds but as of late, I've been setting them to 255.

Cliff - C55

[2006goat]

would you be able to tell by S/N?

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

No. You need to check it with the LI User's Software.

Cliff - C55

[sarge471]

No. You need to check it with the LI User's Software.

Cliff - C55


Hey Cliff..... first off I am extremely happy with my new LI. Don't know if you read the posts, but we did a few runs here in NJ with the PLII and I had no issues at all. I am having trouble accessing the software though. Hooked up the laptop via the serial cable, but it says that the port is in use and I tried it with all 6 ports.
PORT 1, 2 &3 have nothing on them. Any suggestions??

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

Joe,

If you are using the proper USB to Serial cable, it should have an ADSI Chip on-board or it will NOT be able to communicate with the CPU.

Try this procedure after successfully loading the drivers for the USB to Serial adapter.

1. First you need to connect the USB to Serial adapter.

2. I'm using WIN XP. Click START, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System, Hardware, Device manager, scroll down and expand Ports (COM & LPT).

3. You will see the USB to Serial Bridge. If it doesnt say "COM1" then follow the next few steps.

4. Double click the USB to Serial Bridge

5. Click on tab Port Settings.

6. Click on Advanced button.

7. Click on drop down and change the COM Port Number to 1, Click OK.

Cliff - C55

[TSi+WRX]

I'm using Windows XP off of my approx. 3 year-old datalogging laptop, with a simple "Straight Thru" Serial RS232 DB9 "extension cable" - male-to-female, 3 ft. length (0.91 meters).

QVS brand - product number CC317-03N

QVS.COM - The Connection Specialist (http://www.qvs.com/)

Easy to get, at your local MicroCenter, or the like. :)

[crazyVOLVOrob]

It depends on what the setting is on your CPU. Most are set at 120 seconds but as of late, I've been setting them to 255.

Cliff - C55
so it will be in reduced power mode for 255 seconds?

How long will it stay in reduced power mode after I get a SIA?

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

Not reduced power! It will Jam with Full Power if the sun does not overpower (interfere) with an incoming LIDAR signal received simultaneously but the newer 7.xx Variant CPU's have been designed to address this so all one has now is merely the SIA Alert to deal with and no longer the concern of the LI NOT jamming due to SI.

Read here:http://85.125.82.130/LaserInterceptor/smf/index.php?topic=259.0

Cliff - C55

[WK446]

That's great to know Cliff. Thanks. Hats off to the designers/engineers at LI!


Not reduced power! It will Jam with Full Power if the sun does not overpower (interfere) with an incoming LIDAR signal received simultaneously but the newer 7.xx Variant CPU's have been designed to address this so all one has now is merely the SIA Alert to deal with and no longer the concern of the LI NOT jamming due to SI.

Read here:Strange Problem (http://85.125.82.130/LaserInterceptor/smf/index.php?topic=259.0)

Cliff - C55

[crazyVOLVOrob]

Not reduced power! It will Jam with Full Power if the sun does not overpower (interfere) with an incoming LIDAR signal received simultaneously but the newer 7.xx Variant CPU's have been designed to address this so all one has now is merely the SIA Alert to deal with and no longer the concern of the LI NOT jamming due to SI.

Read here:http://85.125.82.130/LaserInterceptor/smf/index.php?topic=259.0

Cliff - C55So you say it will jam at full power IF the sun doesn't over power the incoming lidar signal??

So why does LI still put the SIA into the LI cause theorethically at the point you get the SIA it only matters if you are being nit by laser.


According to Ivan and a talk I had with him back in 2007 when you get the SIA alert the reception of the LI cuts down a signifigant percentage.....Now Ivan was also saying that every over jammer does that but the LI was the only one to alert you that it entered that mode?

How long is that mode on the LI?

The thread doesn't answer my question

[Aoshi]

I have a similar question about Sun Interference.

Today I was driving along, the sun was ahead of me at approx 11:00 in the sky (Not the time, the position!) and I suddenly got an alert I was being targeted by the Traffic Pro XR.. I looked all over, nobody around... about 30 seconds later I got an SI alert...

I don't see this as a real problem, was just curious if the LI can get confused about SI and label it as a *specific* gun. I know the other detectors can falsely identify the sun as a laser threat...

Thanks!

[sarge471]

Joe,

If you are using the proper USB to Serial cable, it should have an ADSI Chip on-board or it will NOT be able to communicate with the CPU.



Who's Joe??? :rolleyes: Lol.... thanks for the info... it was driving me nuts!

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

I have a similar question about Sun Interference.

Today I was driving along, the sun was ahead of me at approx 11:00 in the sky (Not the time, the position!) and I suddenly got an alert I was being targeted by the Traffic Pro XR.. I looked all over, nobody around... about 30 seconds later I got an SI alert...

I don't see this as a real problem, was just curious if the LI can get confused about SI and label it as a *specific* gun. I know the other detectors can falsely identify the sun as a laser threat...

Thanks!
While possible, a more likely explaination is the presence of a new Infiniti SUV with LCC which utilizes the same pps as the Traffipatrol XR.

Cliff - C55

[Aoshi]

Well then, I jammed his cruise control good! :P

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

I had one approach me from behind last evening and the LI seemed to have no affect whatsoever on the LCC.

Cliff - C55

[TSi+WRX]

While possible, a more likely explaination is the presence of a new Infiniti SUV with LCC which utilizes the same pps as the Traffipatrol XR.


+1.

I believe that this has also been reported from another LI user on this Forum.

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So you say it will jam at full power IF the sun doesn't over power the incoming lidar signal??

So why does LI still put the SIA into the LI cause theorethically at the point you get the SIA it only matters if you are being nit by laser.


According to Ivan and a talk I had with him back in 2007 when you get the SIA alert the reception of the LI cuts down a signifigant percentage.....Now Ivan was also saying that every over jammer does that but the LI was the only one to alert you that it entered that mode?

How long is that mode on the LI?


^ That's my understanding as well - and also is why, I believe, LI went to the "divorced logic" of recommending that two-head users utilize ports 2 and 3, to enable off-side continuous full-jamming capability, if only one side detected SI.

My question - and I guess this is what brother cVr is asking, is whether if the recycle time of the SIA is based on the set alert notification/timing variable, as-set in the LI interface program, or if it is determined by something else (i.e. akin to when the Escorts' laser alert finally trails-off, after the actual hit has already ceased).

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

SIA Recycle Time is User Software setting based.


Cliff - C55

[TSi+WRX]

^ Cool. Thankyee! :)

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OK, so this begs the question -

For those of us who have the SIA voice-alert turned off, should we just decrease the recycle delay/time as much as possible, to allow for fastest cycle-through between reduced SI performance, and enabling optimal performance as soon as we're out of the glare.......

[interceptor]

Changes of receiver sesitivity are prompt. ( as soon as ther eis no more interference it resets to full receiving mode) Recicle time is only for a WARNING.

[TSi+WRX]

^ Thank you! :)

[Governator]

It depends on what the setting is on your CPU. Most are set at 120 seconds but as of late, I've been setting them to 255.

Cliff - C55
Cliff, lately when I turn in the the sun I get the obligatory warning and this is about mid day where the sun isn't that low yet so is some adjustment in order here? Below is my screen with defaults selected, but without the cpu hooked up, are these settings the true defaults? Any I should think about changing?

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn265/Governator08/LI_Default.jpg

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

Turn the SIA OFF. No more warnings! :D

Cliff - C55

[BlinderGuy]

Cliff, lately when I turn in the the sun I get the obligatory warning and this is about mid day where the sun isn't that low yet so is some adjustment in order here? Below is my screen with defaults selected, but without the cpu hooked up, are these settings the true defaults? Any I should think about changing?

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn265/Governator08/LI_Default.jpg
Looking at this I noticed the 30 second setting for the parking aid...Can I actually change that to make it longer in case I'm stopped? I havent hooked my LI up to computer yet so its unknown to me.

[Governator]

Turn the SIA OFF. No more warnings! :D

Cliff - C55Seriously? Wouldn't you want to know to any degree it's affecting things?

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

Seriously? Wouldn't you want to know to any degree it's affecting things?
Yes, but if it's a bother, shut it off.

Cliff

[Governator]

Yes, but if it's a bother, shut it off.

CliffNot a bother really Cliff, I'm just wondering if I should adjust it any for optimum performance or any other setting for that matter...

:beer:

[TSi+WRX]

Looking at this I noticed the 30 second setting for the parking aid...Can I actually change that to make it longer in case I'm stopped? I havent hooked my LI up to computer yet so its unknown to me.

I have not yet tried this on my 7.04 box - but those with 7.05 and 7.06 boxes, it is said that "doubling" the timing shown on the computer interface display will return with actual timing.

i.e. - set for 60 seconds - return with actual 30 second's worth of parking aid

:)

[BlinderGuy]

I have not yet tried this on my 7.04 box - but those with 7.05 and 7.06 boxes, it is said that "doubling" the timing shown on the computer interface display will return with actual timing.

i.e. - set for 60 seconds - return with actual 30 second's worth of parking aid

:)

Thanks!:)

[TSi+WRX]

NP. :)

Remember to join the LI Forums. The technical information/discussions there, specifically relating to the LI, usually presents several weeks prior to what is seen here.

That's where I got the above information from.

Also, there is now a lot of talk on the LI Forums as to how to achieve various means of making the device into a true "parking assist only," should prying eyes ever want to see...... :cool:

[interceptor]

it is not afecting a performance in any aspect... it is settings for WARNING only... so if it is anoying to you, just turn it off...

[Loiosh]

+1.

I believe that this has also been reported from another LI user on this Forum.


That user is me. I actually had one just yesterday. Giant Infinity SUV set my LI off twice (and once got it to give a bad sensor when I restarted it) before the fatty turned to go stuff fast foot into his brats.

[Governator]

I have not yet tried this on my 7.04 box - but those with 7.05 and 7.06 boxes, it is said that "doubling" the timing shown on the computer interface display will return with actual timing.

i.e. - set for 60 seconds - return with actual 30 second's worth of parking aid

:)That's about right as mine says 30 sec but in actuality it sounds off about 15 seconds or so after "welcome"...