Frequently Asked Questions

How long should my battery last before it needs recharging?

A good battery should charge to 13.4 volts or high. It should be recharged once it drops between 11.5 and 11.2 volts.

 

What the best place to install the Black Cat Radar?

For the best results, the Black Cat Radar Recorder should be installed:

• Six to ten feet back from the road.

• At least six feet above the ground.

• At a 45 degree angle to the flow of traffic.

• Where the far side lane is no greater than 50 feet away.

• Where traffic is free flowing.

 

What do the lights on the front of the Black Cat Radar mean?

• Alarm Indicator – This light illuminates during boot-up. It also illuminates when a fault is detected. Wait for this light to go off before attempting to connect to the STARnext software.

• Run/Vehicle Indicator – This is normally ON, and flashes off when a vehicle is detected.

• Busy Indicator – This light alone, or in conjunction with the Alarm light, indicates the unit is conducting a firmware update.

• USB Indicator – This indicates that the Black Cat is connected to a computer using the Mini USB port

 

The lights may time out after approximately 1 minute. Simply push the Wake button to again see the lights.  

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How do I use the Black Cat Radar with the USB Cable Connection?

Please see the step by step video on our 

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Creating a Custom Length Scheme with JAMAR Radar Data
JAMAR Radar style counters will be shown in 13 groupings of speeds. Most customers find this default breakdown to be the best way to display their data. However, some choose to create custom length schemes for radar data. This process can be done by following the below steps:
From the main screen of STARnext, click 'Wizards' then ‘Edit Schemes’.
You will now see the Scheme Editor window.
Click 'New Scheme' if you wish to create a new scheme from scratch.

Click 'Open' and select an existing Length Scheme if you wish to modify and existing scheme.

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