Easy to Install
Easy to Install
The Blinder M47 provides two functions inlcudinh laser jammer and park assist. BLINDER M47 is designed for plug and play installation. Each laser module plugs into the electrical interface via telephone jacks. The LED and audio alert plugs into the interface module, as does the power connector. The only thing to hardwire is the ground and 12Vdc. The built-in self-test function guarantees reliable and complete protection every time you turn your vehicle ignition on. See Installation instructions.
WEB Updates: Once the download is finished, reconnect the Blinder interface, as required, in the vehicle. Do not leave the USB connector plugged into the Blinder during operation.
Many of our competitors direct their customers to the corporate electronic shops that claim to do fast work. But quality work and fine details are not part of the Fast Installers business. Locate a good, local Stereo Installation shop to provide professional work for you. The major installation shops are there for speed, not detail and thoughful work. Average shops generally do not listen to what you want, and typically do not do what you ask. We will work with your local shop and verify they are qualified for this installation.
The key areas to pay attention to is installing the laser modules level to the road and pointed stright down the highway - not left of center or right of center.
1 MOUNTING BRACKETS
Fit the mounting brackets and transponders together by using the short version of enclosed fitting screws. WARNING! Do not use the enclosed longer drilling screws to fit the bracket and transponder together, as it will damage the inside electronic and will NOT be covered under the warranty. The longer screws are to be used to fasten the brackets to the car ONLY.
1.A HORIZONTAL LEVEL
Mount the transponders making sure that each transponder is horizontally level to the road and parallel to the driving direction. To ensure a perfect horizontal level angle, fit the enclosed spirit level in one of the cylindrical holes in the front of the lens. After carefully adjusting the angle, tighten the screws on each side of the transponders. Check the level angle and replace the spirit level. Mount the enclosed plugs with the small curved edge on each plugs facing outward.
2. CPU (INTERFACE MODULE UNDER THE DASH)
Locate a suitable place for the CPU inside the cars’ interior. The CPU may not be located in the engine compartment because of heat risk and moisture. Connect all transponders to the CPU indicated by the numbers 1 to 4.
3. BUZZER and LED
Locate a suitable place for the Buzzer & LED, connect the cable to the CPU marked “Alert”.
4. THREE POSITION SWITCH
Locate a suitable place for the 3-position mode switch, drill a hole of 20mm, draw the cable through the hole and connect it to the CPU.
5. CONNECTION TO AUDIO MUTE
The blue wire from the CPU can be connected to the Car Stereo audio mute and will automatically mute the Car Stereo when the Blinder alerts in multifunction mode (See the Car-Stereo Manual).
6. GROUND CONNECTION
Connect the black wire from the 3-position switch to a solid ground (-).
7. 12VDC POWER CONNECTION
Connect the red wire (+) from the 3-position mode switch to a solid switched 12-volt.
Installation/Tips
Ensure the laser jammer modules are level when you tighten the bolts up. This is very important. The install directions provide excellent guidance for installation.
Make sure the laser modules are pointing straight down the highway, not left or right of center. The thing to remember is the better they are aimed, level and straight down the highway, the better the jamming performance is. If your installers can not provide you with the level of knowledge, expertise and professionalism you demand, think about coming to Denver and visit 1stRadarDetectors for a superb and discreet installation.
WHEN TURNING POWER ON THE FIRST TIME DURING INSTALL – LEAVE POWER ON FOR 60 SECONDS MINIMUM TO ALLOW THE INTERFACE MODULE TO DOWNLOAD CODES TO EACH OF THE LASER MODULES.
HOW TO OPERATE the BLINDER M27 / M47
Use the 3-position switch to select the operating mode you wish to use.
The system can switch between position # I, # 0 and # II. After a mode switch, the system will respond with sound / light as explained below. Sound / Light features are adjustable in the Blinder Update Software.
Switch position # 0 (System OFF)
LED OFF
Sound OFF
Always use the position OFF if you want to disconnect any part of the system, during software updating, or for other reasons.
Switch position # I (Parking Assist Mode / Flashing Green)
(At start-up or mode switch)
LED 1 Red flash
Sound 1 Beep
This mode turns your Blinder into a Parking Assist System and the two color LED changes to flashing GREEN. In Parking Assist mode the system will respond by increasing sound volume of 3 levels when the car is approaching an object. We strongly recommend that you get yourself accustomed to the systems behavior before using on a public road.
USE THE PARKING ASSIST WITH CAUTION!
The Blinder system will detect different objects with uneven effectiveness depending on the color of the object. Bright objects reflect much better compared to dark, and will therefore allow earlier detection and warning. The Blinder system will not detect and alert on glass or other transparent materials. Be especially cautious when parking close to shop windows and similar transparent objects. Always be aware and watch for hidden objects near the car such as children and animals that may not be detected by the system. Please use common sense and visually survey in all parking situations and do NOT rely 100% on the Park Assist feature.
Switch position # II (Multifunction Mode / Constant Green)
(At start-up or mode switch)
LED 2 Red flashes
Sound 2 Beeps
This mode turns your Blinder system into a Multifunction system and the two color LED changes to constant GREEN. In this mode the system will detect and respond to all selected incoming 905nm laser pulses. At laser alert, the LED changes from constant GREEN to RED and the Buzzer alerts simultaneously as long as selected laser pulses receives. To prevent interfering with 905nm laser based systems, such as police speed equipment, the Blinder system will automatic stop transmitting after 7 Sec. and go into a 60 Sec. timeout/sleeping mode. After the 60 Sec. timeout/sleeping mode, the system goes automatically back to active mode, indicated by a short single beep / RED flash. The limited transmitting time feature is adjustable in Blinder Update Software. For further info please visit: www.blinder.dk
Software Updates
BLINDER M47 & M27 UPDATE:
Every time you update the Blinder, you must first erase the CPU programming. Use the following sequence to erase, followed by UPDATE.
BLINDER ERASE PROCESS: 1. Turn Off power, disconnect the laser and power cables and remove the CPU from the vehicle 2. Connect the CPU’s USB port to your desktop or laptop computer, using a standard USB Camera data cable (square data tip).
3. Go to: www.Blinder.us 4. Highlight the "2.12-US ERASE" in the left menu. (Choose Chile Erase, if in South America) 5. Click on the button "UPDATE CPU FIRMWARE". Takes about 1 minute during erase sequence. Wait until stop beeping.
6. Once erased, disconnect from the USB connector, take out to your vehicle, ensure power off in vehicle, connect all cables to CPU.
7. Turn Power on to Mode II. VERY IMPORTANT: Wait for continuous beeps to stop. The LED will rapidly blink RED for approx 10-15 seconds for each head installed with a 1-2 second pause between erasing each head. After erasing is fully completed on all heads the system will go into a loop of beeping as follows: Beep-Beep...Beep. Beep-Beep...Beep. Beep-Beep...Beep. Beep-Beep...Beep, until you power the system off. Be cautious and wait two minutes. 8. Turn Blinder Power Off 9. Remove CPU and take back to the desktop or Laptop computer. PROGRAMMING PROCESS: 1. Connect the CPU’s USB port to your desktop or laptop computer, using a standard USB Camera data cable (square data tip). 2. Go to: www.Blinder.us
3. Highlight the "2.12-US" in the left menu for USA and Canada (Choose Chile Upload for laser jammers in South America 4. Click at the button "UPDATE CPU FIRMWARE"
5. Make your personal settings: Park sensor ports – Startup Sound - Jamming Time - Alarm time after jamming - Park Sensor Calibration, and click at the button "Save CPU settings" 6. Return and install the CPU in the vehicle. (Plug all wires into the CPU) 7. Turn On the Power to Mode II. Blinder CPU will automatically update each laser module. VERY IMPORTANT: Wait for continuous beeps to stop. The LED will rapidly blink RED for approx 10-15 seconds for each head installed with a 1-2 second pause between updating each head, then the system will give you two beeps and a solid green light will follow. Be cautious and wait two minutes. 8. Turn Off the power. 9. Turn On jammer system to Mode II. You should hear two quick beeps. LED will initially turn red during the self test, then turn solid green light will follow, which indicates the system has completed the programming process successfully.
10).Your Blinder is now updated with the latest laser gun codes.
If you switch to Mode I and go to each laser module and place a white piece of paper in front of the laser module at 24 inches, move slowing closer to the laser module, until it starts beeping, this will self test each laser module
