User's Manual

RaDeKL Radar User’s Guide 5

e. Skip forward one sample.

f. Go to Sample nnn: Enter a specific sample number to display.

15. Radar Settings (file)

The radar settings as saved in the playback file. These are the same settings that existed when the file

was recorded and therefore cannot be changed. Refer to “12. Radar Settings” above for the definitions

of individual items.

Part II: Usage

The RaDeKL Radar application is very straightforward and intuitive to use. Grayed-out buttons indicate that

the corresponding function is not allowed within the current context. Follow these steps:

Setup

1. First, ensure that you have the FTDI USB driver installed (see appendix below).

2. Ensure that you have the RaDeKL Radar device plugged into the USB port and that the device is

powered up. Point the radar unit in the desired direction for measurements.

Display Radar Data

1. Run the RaDeKL Radar GUI application (there should be a shortcut in the Start / Programs menu).

2. Ensure that desired radar unit is selected under “Select Radar Device” (if there are multiple units

connected).

3. If you get a warning message saying that there is no RaDeKL Radar device attached, ensure that

the radar unit is properly connected and powered up and also that the FTDI USB driver has been

correctly installed (see appendix below).

4. If no radar device is connected to your PC, the application will automatically switch to Simulator

mode, giving you access to four simulated, but fully functional radar devices. These allow for testing

or demonstration of the GUI without having an actual RaDeKL radar device attached.

5. Under “Run Radar” Click either “Single” or “Continuous” to display the data collected.

6. Adjust the orientation of the radar unit as needed.

7. Play with other settings as desired to get the output you need. Note: For most settings to be

changed, continuous mode must first be stopped, the setting changed and continuous mode then

restarted.

8. To save radar data to a file for later playback, click the appropriate button under “Record”. A

standard Create File dialog box will ask for file name and location of the saved TEXT file.

File Playback

1. To play back a previously recorded, click the “Playback” tab.

2. Under “Playback File” click “Open” and select the desired data file.

3. Use the “Playback Controls” to play and/or navigate the file.