Driver for updating x sor 5500. Minimum alert threshold
So I rolled the Neoline X-COP 5500 for some time.
Somehow, the neoline company has clearly fallen into some kind of glamor and desire to flaunt its RDs.
Their most striking step in this direction is.
In the case of the 5500, everything is not so hopeless, because someone supplied the manufacturer with a brain and they came to their senses.
No, the concept remains the same - the screen is on top. But! Thank God the suction cup connector is back.
He came back, but it was still very half-hearted. There is a gap, but there is no lock inside (or I couldn’t find it). As a result, when there is serious shaking, the RD crawls out and falls under your feet.
In total, I still had to hang it quite low, because when installed under the ceiling, the screen is simply not visible.
And when everything is below, then of course it is beautiful, but it is visible not only to you, but also to everyone around. And we are still full of unreliable elements of society who love to look for carelessly abandoned and forgotten items in salons that were not hidden when parked.
Well, again the same problem that happened with 8500 - reflections in night and evening conditions:
But enough about the appearance, let's move on to full-scale testing.
Let's start with what's fashionable these days PoliScan M1HP
As you can see, it triggers when it hits the beam.
For comparison, two runs with Neoline 7500
UPDATED: Another video on polyscan, now an accidental hit on the IS, one might say in combat conditions:
It was lucky that the polyscan was installed crookedly, that saved the day
Now it's more interesting.
Direct comparison on laser IC PoliScan M1HP - Neoline 7500 vs Neoline 5500:
Smells sensational, doesn't it? - The younger model is better than the older one!
But! I suggest you take your time and watch the video of real passages above again. But the point here is that in practice, in traffic, the difference these meters/centimeters does not matter, in practice, it’s about “2.5 pillars” and it doesn’t matter whether the taxiway hangs at the top or bottom.
Look again - I specifically shot the video with the Neoline 7500 several times, both above and below, in order to double-check the top/bottom on the weaker RD.
Although it’s a fact that the 5500 worked more confidently with the laser!
But let's continue with classic cameras.
Cordon
Everything seems to be more or less, but comparable to the older Neoline 7500 (the location is the same at the top)
Multaradar SD580
And again comparison with 7500:
There is a difference in person! As with the Cordon, the 5500 performed a little less confidently, on the edge, but in any case there was time to react.
Well, the difference in the back is minimal, and here and there it’s a big deal.
In general, today having GPS in taxiways is a fundamentally minimum requirement. According to the “multiple”, even top detectors in the back very rarely give a more or less acceptable distance. Well, it’s stupid to rely on a smart device or navigator - at one moment either their battery will run out, or at the moment the camera passes, someone will definitely call you, or we’ll simply forget to pick it up. The RD is a device that always hangs in the car, cannot be removed, you cannot forget it, the battery in it will not run out, it is not there, and the RD does not perform any secondary functions, so it cannot be busy with something else and cannot skip the zone .
Mesta2000
In the simple version on M1 everything is very good. With a good distance, with increasing
But let's compare with 7500 on a more complex setup:
But here a more serious difference emerges between the models.
Well, as a bonus, check what different installations of taxiways give against hospitals.
Where is it more profitable to place the detector higher or lower:
Everything is excellent, both visible and audible - the taxiway installed on the panel is 100% in-flight against Mesta2000. At the same time, the difference with the laser is minimal.
(will be supplemented with a test against versus "falcon")
Noise immunity
After a whole heap of videos, we smoothly approached an equally important parameter of a modern taxiway - resistance to interference.
It's difficult to actually record a video here; I usually go to the street. Pritytsky, as one of the difficult streets. I drive back and forth, recording. But watching a 40-minute video with rare peaks is quite boring, so this time I’ll try to describe it simply subjectively in words.
Neoline 5500 is objectively somewhat suppressed relative to the 7500, which is not surprising - the horn is slightly smaller, very similar to the U5. The RD turned out to be a little less sensitive, but at the same time QUIER! Yes, yes, yes! it's really quieter than 7500 in the city!
What is most important and most in demand today is that Neoline 5500 has an excellent antidote against dystronics. 5500 has worker Mute!, that is, when meeting with a distronic, we press the button once and do not listen to the trill for half an hour in a traffic jam, and after that, the RD itself goes into normal mode!
This is exactly how mute should work in RD, this is so far the only antidote to this scourge and this is absolutely lacking in the older 7500.
Conclusions
And the conclusions here are simple, despite the obviously non-functional design move, the design still turned out to be successful and working. This is an excellent compromise between range and noise immunity, with good and clear voice acting like the U5. With a perfectly working laser detector and, hurray! With working mute.
Neoline 5500 is primarily ideal for those who have more urban mileage, where silence and noise immunity are important. In principle, it will be difficult, but it will cope with the portable Mesta1200, since it can be mounted high and increases the chance of detecting a tripod. For hospitals, it has GPS and covers everything perfectly. Well, with laser it showed itself even better than 7500.
The main difference between the glamorous 5500 and the 8500 is that the 5500 can be hung from the ceiling, albeit at a short distance, but the 5500 will catch the portable Mesta1200 under the ceiling.
Radar detector provided by the store.
X-COP Updater is a special software that updates the software (firmware) and file database of radar detectors from Neoline. The program is equipped with a step-by-step wizard that simplifies working with files.
X-COP Updater does not need to be installed, because it is created in portable mode. The software has a simple graphical environment that is suitable for inexperienced users. The utility is distributed on an official basis. You can update the firmware on this device without any problems.
Before updating the device, you need to install a USB driver that detects the active radar detector.
A radar detector allows drivers to “see” the radars and cameras that monitor speed. Using this program, you will break traffic rules and pay fewer fines.
Compatibility
X-COP Updater works with X-COP 3100, 3200, 7500s, 8500 and others. The GUI contains data about files (firmware) and voice commands that can be checked for functionality. All updated libraries contain official files.Updating files does not take much time and improves the performance of the device. While updating the device, do not restart the computer.
Do not forget that sometimes outdated firmware files are not suitable for new devices. The program runs on OS Windows, old and new generation, starting with Windows XP.
Usage
The graphical shell of the software is not difficult to use and is designed for beginners. To start the program, you need to connect the radar detector using a USB cable. Then run the executive file x cop updater.exe and select the folder for the VOI and EFM files in the window that appears.Download the program from the official Neoline website. Then, clicking on the “Download” button, wait until the “update” of the files is completed.
In the main software window there is information about the firmware build that needs to be installed on the device. The program interface is created in a modern design and does not contain complex elements.
Key Features
- full installation of firmware libraries for detectors;
- installation of database updates;
- the software can be used in portable mode;
- the program is distributed officially by the developer;
- The utility works on all builds of OS Windows;
- The software has additional options for individually configuring firmware parameters.
Hi all! This conversation will be about a device that does not belong to smartphones or tablets. Today, almost every family has a car, and some have more than one. At the very least, our roads are being built and various systems for fixing speed limits are installed. If just a few years ago the speed of a car was recorded by valiant traffic police/traffic police officers, so to speak, manually and in an ambush, then with the development of technology in this area, recording becomes more of an automatic progress. Automation copes with fixation much better than one single person with a manual complex. And besides, hiding an automatic or semi-automatic system is much easier and more convenient. But as they say, for every nut there is a bolt! And this is where warning and detection systems of various high-speed motion detection systems, or, more simply put, radar detectors, come into play. Today we will talk about just such a device called Neoline X-COP 5500.
For the readers of this review, I will say this: writing a review about a radar detector is a rather thankless task. First of all, you need to drive long and hard and look for different locations for installing police radars. Since I do not have a schedule for the time and place of installation of the measuring systems, for some points this review will not be entirely complete. Firstly, the famous Strelka in Vladivostok and its environs does not exist and is not expected. Secondly, there are no cameras in the Primorsky Territory in the GPS tags database. I tested the radar detector for a month, covering about 500 km. and 60 liters were burned. fuel.
ABOUT THE MANUFACTURER COMPANY.
In 2006, Neoline began production (OEM) of consumer and automotive electronics aimed at the Russian market. The main activity of the company was the production of GPS navigators. At the end of 2009 - beginning of 2010, the Neoline company released the first car DVR on the Russian market. In April 2011, a foreign economic agreement was signed on cooperation, joint production and exclusive distribution with the international company Oitez. In mid-2011, Neoline participates in the international exhibition Automechanika Moscow 2011, where the first presentation of new models of the Mobile-i series takes place. Now the Neoline company produces automotive electronics and accessories for various applications that greatly facilitate the process of driving and operating a car. The devices we created were tested during several expeditions and road trips around the world. Moreover, they are recognized as the best of their kind by professionals and specialists for whom quality determines everything.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVICE.
1. Detection of signals of a wide range of frequencies (X, K, Ka, Laser).
2. Detection of all types of modern police radars.
3. Detection of cameras of the Avtodoriya system.
4. Radio module for detecting police radars “Strelka”.
5. X-COP mode.
6. GPS database of police radars in the Russian Federation and Europe (Update on neoline.ru).
7. Adding police radar coordinates.
8. “Cold” start – search for satellites for 40-90 seconds.
9. “Warm” start – search for satellites for 5-10 seconds.
10. LED display.
12. Switching between “city”/”highway” modes.
13. Volume adjustment.
14. Display of current speed on the display.
15. Detection range 1~2 km.
16. Input voltage 12 V.
PACKAGE.
The radar detector is supplied in a small rectangular box made of thick cardboard. The box is decorated in white and blue tones. On the front side of the package you can read some of the operating modes of this device. Full technical information can be found on the back of the box. A pleasant moment was the information that the radar detector was made in South Korea. The box opens by sliding the base to the left or right.
EQUIPMENT.
For full operation of the radar detector, the package includes everything you need:
1. Radar detector Neoline X-COP 5500.
2. USB cable.
3. Fastening to the windshield.
4. Mat with adhesive backing.
5. Charger for connecting to the cigarette lighter.
6. User manual.
7. Warranty card.
APPEARANCE.
In appearance, Neoline X-COP 5500 differs positively from all its competitors. There are no fancy lines or awkward design elements in the design. Personally, I really don’t like it when the radar detector is made in the form of a model of an incomprehensible car; this approach looks cheap and ridiculous. In turn, Neoline X-COP 5500 is free from this drawback, which of course pleases.
Before us is a rather pleasant and cute little thing. The general shape of the radar detector is a rectangular block with a diagonally beveled base. The corners of the device are quite rounded, which makes the shape on the sides and part of the base streamlined. In general, such a moderately strict design fits equally well into the interior of absolutely any car.
The material used to make the radar detector is ordinary gray plastic at the top and glossy black plastic at the base. The area above the screen is covered with transparent plastic, but as it turned out during testing, the transparent part is very susceptible to scratches.
There are absolutely no questions about the build quality. The body parts fit very well, there are no squeaks when pressing on the body. There is no play in the buttons. In terms of this parameter, I was very pleased with the Neoline X-COP 5500.
CONTROLS.
Now let's look at the controls:
1. On the front side there is an LED display with orange backlighting with the ability to adjust the backlight intensity.
Above the screen there is a speaker that notifies in a female voice. Below the screen there are control buttons: a menu button, mode selection buttons and a save settings/mute button.
2. The serial number is printed on the back of the radar detector.
3. There are no controls on the right side.
4. The bottom end is also devoid of controls.
5. On the left side there is a mini USB connector for connecting the radar detector to a PC for the purpose of updating the firmware. A little higher is the connector for connecting external power.
6. At the top end there is a radio signal reception sensor.
SOFTWARE UPDATE.
As soon as you purchased the Neoline X-COP 5500, first of all, I strongly recommend updating the device’s firmware, as well as updating the GPS tag database. The company quite quickly releases firmware with various fixes. The GPS tag databases are updated once every two weeks. So be prepared to take your radar detector home quite often to update.
In general, updating Neoline X-COP 5500 is quite simple. Here are some tips for updating software and GPS tags.
1. First of all, go to the manufacturer’s website and use this link http://neoline.ru/products/radar_detectors/Neoline+X-COP+5500/ to download X-COP Updater 1.3, this is a program for updating your radar detector.
3. Download the USB driver for Neoline X-COP 5500. Specify the path to the driver manually.
4. Install X-COP Updater 1.3. In the Firmware section, indicate the path to the previously downloaded firmware. Voice section (voice notification firmware) indicate the path (if you need to flash the voice), the file is located in the main firmware section. And the last item Data Base indicates the path to the previously downloaded databases of GPS tags.
MENU AND SETTING NEOLINE X-COP 5500.
In order not to cover several pages of the menu and settings of the Neoline X-COP 5500, I suggest watching the process in the video presented:
INSTALLATION IN A CAR.
There are two methods for mounting in a car: suction cup mount and adhesive-backed silicone mat.
I did not use an adhesive mat since its specification does not provide for frequent changes of installation location (over time, the adhesive base loses its properties). The rug also attracts dust quite well, which also worsens its properties.
In the end, I chose a double suction cup mount.
The mounting design is made diagonally and during installation the radar detector is located in a horizontal position. For myself, I chose the optimal mounting location exactly in the middle of the dashboard and about 20 cm from its surface. Thus, the radio signal reception sensor is not interfered with by car wipers and the car hood.
Perhaps someone will choose a different way of placing the radar detector:
The double suction cup itself is quite reliable and during the entire testing period the radar detector did not fall off the windshield even while driving on a dirt road.
The complete cable is 1.5 meters long, which is enough to conduct hidden wiring. Mini Jack power connector. There is a power button where the power cable is installed in the cigarette lighter, which is quite convenient.
OPERATING MODES.
The Neoline X-COP 5500 integrates a GPS module, which is responsible for detecting coordinate points of police radars that were previously installed in the GPS database. Just like the X-COP 5500, it has a built-in database of radars from the Russian Federation and Europe. To use the device in EU countries where the use of the radio module is prohibited, you must disable all frequency bands, while only the GPS module will remain active. This solution is very convenient, since you are not breaking the law and you can always track cameras using GPS tags. Thanks to the built-in GPS module, Neoline X-COP 5500 is configured to detect the most modern cameras of the AVTODORIA system, which, using a video unit and optical license plate recognition technology, monitor the average speed of the car on a road section from 500 m to 10 km.
Neoline X-COP 5500 has a built-in additional detection module for the police radar Strelka-ST and Strelka-M (24.150 GHz) and confidently detects the radar at a distance of up to 1 km.
Stationary radar systems such as: Cordon, Chris, PKS-4, Rapier-1 have a video module for recording violations of passage along a public transport lane and a radio module for recording vehicle speed. X-COP 5500 can detect them from a distance of 600-800 meters.
Mobile ambush DPS: Binar, Berkut, Vizir, Iskra, Radis. X-COP 5500 confidently recognizes these devices at a distance of 800-1000 meters, depending on the location of the landscape or traffic on the road.
Low-power radars: Robot, Arena, Berkut, etc. Neoline X-COP 5500 is configured to detect “weak” signals received from low-power police radars. The antenna of the radar detector is more sensitive to incoming signals, which also has a positive effect on detecting radars at long distances.
Naturally, the Neoline X-COP 5500 has “Highway” and “City” modes; these modes are clear by name, but the “X-COP” mode is quite an interesting and useful thing.
The Neoline X-COP 5500 features an automatic X-COP mode that changes the radar detection sensitivity depending on the vehicle speed.
The X-COP mode was developed by Neoline specialists to optimize alert modes and will not attract the driver’s attention with unnecessary signals.
From 1 to 40 km/h - notification only by indication on the display. From 41 to 70 km/h - the “City” mode is activated (reduced sensitivity, reduced number of “false” signals). Over 71 km/h - the “Highway” mode is activated (increased detection sensitivity of police radars).
Minimum warning threshold - this function is intended to set a cutoff below which the Neoline X-COP 5500 radar detector will notify the driver about radars only by displaying them on the display. If the set threshold is exceeded, sound and voice alerts will be added
Thanks to this function, the Neoline X-COP 5500 radar detector draws the driver's attention only to significant police radar signals.
But by experience, I chose the following algorithm for the operation of this radar detector. In the settings, I set the “Highway” mode, turned on all operating modes via radio signal, and in the vehicle speed alert settings I set the value to 70 km/h. After such simple manipulations, there was no need to switch operating modes. Since in the city and on the highway the sound warning of the radar detector begins precisely from a given mark, and the light warning up to this threshold can be safely ignored.
If you are still going to switch operating modes, then in the “City” settings I recommend turning off the “X” and “Ka” modes. Since it is from them that the largest number of false positives occur.
In the "City" mode, I still advise you to set the speed to 70 km/h. The default value is 40 km/h and at this value the radar detector reacts to almost everything.
TEST MATERIAL.
For fun, here are a few videos of this radar detector in action:
Arena at 0:30
Cordon at 1:31
Arrow.
Mesta. GPS detection.
CONCLUSIONS.
Neoline X-COP 5500 left only pleasant emotions. For fairly reasonable money we get a wide-functional device. An important factor is the presence of a GPS module, which gives practically unlimited possibilities for detecting almost all motion control systems. Except maybe Avtohuragan. :)
PROS:
1. High-quality assembly.
2. Made in South Korea.
3. Availability of a GPS module.
4. Constantly updated firmware and GPS base.
5. You can say “catches” everything.
6. Reasonable price.
CONS:
During testing, no obvious disadvantages were identified.
Thanks to everyone who read this review and perhaps this information will help someone make the right choice. And remember that having a radar detector is not a reason to break the speed limit.
Thanks to DNS for providing the device for review.
