Welcome to JUGS Sports Thank you for choosing The JUGS Gun Handheld Sports Radar—a ™ highly advanced sports radar device that will reward you with years of dependable service. The JUGS Gun incorporates high performance and long ™ range, with many leading features. We urge you to study this manual before...
1. Safety Information All service needs should be referred back to JUGS Sports. WARNING • Do not over voltage the radar—it can damage the unit! • When replacing batteries in The JUGS Gun you should replace all 6 ™ with new batteries even if you suspect that only one cell is defective.
2. Receiving Inspection • When you receive your JUGS Gun , inspect all components for freight ™ damage that might have happened during shipping. • Notify the freight company immediately of any damage, preferably while the driver is present. Record the damage on the bill of lading and keep a record of the problems or damage.
To charge batteries for the first time or to replace the batteries follow steps 3.6 to 3.7. 3.3 Removing the Battery Holder The battery holder is located inside the handle of The JUGS Gun and is ™...
Note that the negative side of each battery goes to the spring contacts of the battery holder . 3.5 Inserting the Holder into The JUGS Gun ™ The battery holder is designed so that it can only make contact with the power connections inside the gun if the holder is slid into the gun in the correct way.
If the holder has been placed incorrectly into the handle the door can not be put back in place and closed . 3.6 Charging the Batteries The JUGS Gun comes with a charger and cord. When you receive your ™...
CAUTION Best performance from your batteries is obtained when recharged at temperature between 50 F (10 C) and 113 C). Recharging outside of that temperature range may result in reduced battery life or incomplete charging. Figure 3.7...
3.10 Connecting the Power Cord If you choose to run off the power cord instead of the internal batteries, connect the power cord to the receptacle on the bottom of The JUGS Gun ™ being sure to properly align the plug on the power cord to the connector on the bottom of The JUGS Gun (See figure 3 .8).
3.12 Control Panel Functions The operation of The JUGS Gun is controlled by the five-button key pad ™ and the trigger. 4. Components 4.1 Control Buttons Overview Figure 4.1 Faceplate Display and Control Buttons Looking at the control buttons from left to right the buttons have the...
4.2 Display 4.2.1 Number Segments The three large digits (888) on the left show the target’s speed. The three small digits on the right show the last speed depending on the mode setting you have selected or the recall level when the recall button is pressed.
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XMIT: Indicates that the radar is transmitting. HOLD: Indicates the system is not transmitting. ERROR: Indicates that the radar has detected an internal hardware error which can affect the operation of the radar device. You should turn the gun off and back on. If the problem persists, contact JUGS Sports at 800-547-6843.
4.4 Auto Mode To measure speeds automatically without using the trigger mode, simply click the trigger once and release. The JUGS Gun will automatically record ™ a speed then clear after the designated hold time indicated in the menu.
5. Operating Modes The MENU and SEL buttons on The JUGS Gun control panel let you review ™ and change programmable settings. The radar gun will remember the settings you last set when it is turned off and will power up with them.
• r4 indicates 4 events ago • r5 indicates 5 events ago The FAST speed corresponding to the recall level is displayed in the left window. To clear the recall events turn The JUGS Gun off and back on. ™...
The unit will exit recall mode if the unit begins transmitting. 6. Clocking A Speed Reading The JUGS Gun™ detects targets moving either toward or away from it. The radar measures the true release speed with an accuracy of + 1 display unit, approximately 12 inches (30 centimeters), from the pitcher’s hand before...
Figure 6.2 Example showing a speed of 33 mph in the LAST mode 6.3 Fast/Last Mode (Fast and Last icons show in display) In this mode The JUGS Gun will display the Fast speed in the left hand side ™...
ASCII, 1200 Baud, One (1) Start bit, Eight (8) Data bits, One (1) Stop bit, No parity . Figure 7 Port location as shown on The JUGS Gun™ 8. Performance Tips Understanding potential radar interference and what to do when it occurs can greatly increase the radar’s performance.
8.2 Interference Sources When properly installed and operated, Doppler radar technology is extremely accurate and reliable. However, variations in the environment can cause situations and circumstances which can cause spurious (erratic and unusually low or high) speeds to display. Signs that a speed is spurious can include the following characteristics: •...
8.2.5 Scanning is designed to be used while attached to a solid mount or The JUGS Gun ™ hand-held in a steady position. Moving or “scanning” the antenna past sta- tionary objects can cause the system to detect motion. Obtaining a speed reading from scanning will not happen when you properly use the radar and is considered deliberate misuse of the system.
Q. What if I drop my gun? A . The unit is extremely durable. Simply power up—If the gun doesn’t appear to work properly, contact JUGS Sports. Q. Can I use any type of batteries in The JUGS Gun ™ A . No, The JUGS Gun is specifically designed to use rechargeable Nickel- ™...
JUGS Sports guarantees the radar to be free from defects in workmanship and material and to operate within specifications for a period of two years. During this period, JUGS Sports will repair or replace, at its option, any component (excluding batteries) found to be defective, without cost to the owner, providing you return the unit to the factory.
If you have questions, want a quick problem diagnosis, or need to return your radar unit to the factory: • Call JUGS Sports and ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative. Have the serial number of the radar unit.
If your radar is out of warranty and you would like to know the cost of repair prior to the actual repair work being performed, JUGS Sports would be happy to give you a repair estimate. To obtain an estimate, request it either on the paperwork you submit with the radar when you send it in for service or when you obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number.
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