What is the new HW4 CPU and when is it available?

[BestRadarDetectors]

The new HW4 CPU is the latest version of the ALP CPU and it has been shipping for a few weeks now. For laser protection there is no functional difference between the older HW2 and the newest HW4 CPU. The HW4 CPU adds additional memory which is needed for new features that will be releasing in the future for our customers with integrated radar configurations. The only physical change is that we have switched to a new Black Enclosure vs, the standard grey enclosures.

6111

[winterbrew]

The HW4 CPU adds additional memory which is needed for new features that will be releasing in the future for our customers with integrated radar configurations.

Thanks Tom.

I'm assuming that support for integrated STi-R+ and 9500Ci antenna's will no longer be offered - just NR DSP and Radenso HD+ ?

[dragons]

Fingers crossed that isn't the case, I have a couple of STi-R heads and rg modules.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Thanks Tom.

I'm assuming that support for integrated STi-R+ and 9500Ci antenna's will no longer be offered - just NR DSP and Radenso HD+ ?

In the US we stopped selling them 2+ years ago. We will not stop the support of them but NR has really become a much better solution and it will grow in time.

[hitechrr]

will there be an upgrade program? Will the STi-R+ still work if upgrading to the new unit?

[BestRadarDetectors]

will there be an upgrade program? Will the STi-R+ still work if upgrading to the new unit?

Its still new but in time we will offer an upgrade to those that need it. Most BSM Filtering is done in the antenna and a Sti-R Plus has very poor filtering so you might eventually want to upgrade to a newer NR DSP head.

[beingaware]

Its still new but in time we will offer an upgrade to those that need it. Most BSM Filtering is done in the antenna and a Sti-R Plus has very poor filtering so you might eventually want to upgrade to a newer NR DSP head.

We tend to hang onto the STIR+ for RDD immunity, especially for those going into NSW, its pretty much instant loss of license if HWP detects anything in that state.

Though in other states it isn't as much of an issue.

Apart from WA/SA, who have K band HWP, the rest of the country uses KA for HWP, but the whole country now apart from WA now uses Redflex Radar Speed Cameras, so we are pretty much screwed no matter which RD we use presently.

[System]

Will HW2 be compatible with any new NR features or will the new CPU be a must? I've been wanting a screen for ages so this sure is exciting, but my 4 year old HW2 is still perfect and I just want to be able to lockout

[BestRadarDetectors]

Will HW2 be compatible with any new NR features or will the new CPU be a must? I've been wanting a screen for ages so this sure is exciting, but my 4 year old HW2 is still perfect and I just want to be able to lockout

New radar features will require a new CPU. HW2 CPU's are just about out of memory.

[midd]

I'll definitely get one! Thanks

[System]

Damn that sucks. I guess I'll be upgrading. Are you able to comment on when the new features will be available?

[BestRadarDetectors]

Damn that sucks. I guess I'll be upgrading. Are you able to comment on when the new features will be available?

Assisted Radar Filter (ARF) is currently available but still has some issues on some phones.

This new option is only available on AL Priority Rev. 4.0 Control Units paired with a GPS antenna.
- Holding the MUTE button in your ALP Connect app (both Android and iOS) during a radar alert, saves the frequency and strength of that radar signal into ARF memory of the AL Priority Control Unit
- Once saved, the AL Priority will only alert to these frequencies again if signal strength is stronger than the saved value
- The AL Priority will filter radar frequencies stored in ARF whether used over a wired Control Set or over the ALP Connect app
- Up to 16 radar sources may be stored in ARF
- Once full the next radar frequency to be saved will overwrite the oldest saved entry, and so on
- ARF memory in the Control Unit can be erased with the reset to default settings option.

This was designed to help with the use of the NR in vehicles that put out false K band alerts.. Allowing it to record the frequency and level on the vehicle so that instead of band segmenting out a large block which is more dangerous the ALP will ignore only the select frequency range and only at the strength of the vehicle. You can also use this to help with BSM alerts that are weak and in ranges you would not typically want to band segment.

[hitechrr]

I just upgraded to hw4. Now my old BT doesn't work. I hope my str+ still works. I have a Uniden r7 for radar but still user the str+ in VA. The uniden work much faster than the str+.

[BestRadarDetectors]

I just upgraded to hw4. Now my old BT doesn't work. I hope my str+ still works. I have a Uniden r7 for radar but still user the str+ in VA. The uniden work much faster than the str+.BT module should not be affected. Did you reconnect it correctly and not accidentally reverse the cables on the BT module.

Sent from my SM-G988U1 using Tapatalk

[nuclearlaser]

I purchased the new HW4 cpu, gps sensor, and TX sensor. I can't find any documentation on making sure the lasers are firing with this new setup. I used to test my setup once a month to make sure each laser is firing with the remote tester. Is there no way of doing this now except rigging up a gopro to test these above 25 mph?
***UPDATE***
I was advised that the ALP test fires each laser and detects if a laser is not firing during the self test. I do hope this is correct. Thanks for this info Tom.

[RedRocket]

I purchased the new HW4 cpu, gps sensor, and TX sensor. I can't find any documentation on making sure the lasers are firing with this new setup. I used to test my setup once a month to make sure each laser is firing with the remote tester. Is there no way of doing this now except rigging up a gopro to test these above 25 mph?
***UPDATE***
I was advised that the ALP test fires each laser and detects if a laser is not firing during the self test. I do hope this is correct. Thanks for this info Tom.

Other than looking at your install w/ an IR camera as you drive by above 25mph you cannot see the IR outputs.
The AL-P operates as Parking proximity detector always & some cellphones cams are IR sensing & if you look at the Transponders in the dark you can see them flashing ~once a sec.

[nuclearlaser]

The camera would be mounted in front of the alp sensor on the vehicle, with the proper filter, not on the side of the road at 25 and above. This however would not be needed as Tom stated the system test fires the laser during self test. As long as the alp lasers are firing, during a self test, I am good. Now I don't have to check them once a month. Thanks.