DR500C Doppler Speed Radar
Availability: Full Production
Houston Radar's DR500C K-Band Doppler speed radar is a state of the art low power Digital Signal Processing (DSP) based OEM radar for the traffic calming market. It is the DR500S radar available without the weatherproof enclosure. This results in a smaller profile, allows you to fit the radar inside your enclosure and saves you money.
- Lowest power industry standard radar for speed measurement
- Directional, picks up either incoming or outgoing vehicles/objects
- 1200 feet (366m) typical pickup range for a compact vehicle
- FCC pre-approved
- Available in 24.125GHz and 24.200Ghz center frequencies for US, UK, Australian and other worldwide markets
- Fully configurable via 2x RS232 serial port for enhanced flexibility
- Wide input voltage operating range allows solar operation
- Smaller profile open frame format
- Firmware "boot loader" allows for field upgrading of firmware
- Best in class "Advanced In-Radar" traffic statistics option available
- One 600mA current sink "vehicle detect" trigger output
- Advanced self-test feature built-in
Specifications & Recommended Operating Conditions
| VCC | 9.6VDC min | 18VDC max (21V tolerant) |
| ICC@12VDC | 54mA min | 64mA max (58mA nominal) |
| RF out | 5mW | |
| Freq out | 24.125GHz center | ±25MHz (24.2 available) |
| Operating °F/C | -40min | 185°F/85°C max |
| Trigger output | 600mA sink max | |
| Comm Interface | 2x 3 wire RS232 | |
| Baud Rate | 1200 to 115200 baud configurable | |
| Pickup Distance | 1500 feet(457m) typical for compact car | |
| Beam Angle | 12°x14° | |
| Polarization | Linear | |
| FCCID | TIADR500 | |
| Dimensions | 2.4x2.4x4.3” Dimensions excluding mounting bosses and cable exit |
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| Weight | 1.2lb (0.5Kg) approx | |
| Note: Pickup range will vary with target, installation and road conditions. Range listed is typical on open road with radar mounted 5 feet above ground. | ||
IO/PWR Connection Details
| Pin# | Function | Dir | Description |
| 1 | VCC | PWR | 9.6 to 18VDC |
| 2 | PRI 232TX | Out | PrimaryRS232 TX |
| 3 | PRI 232RX | In | Primary RS232 RX |
| 4 | AUX 232RX | In | Auxiliary RS232 RX |
| 5 | GND | PWR | VDC Ground |
| 6 | AUX 232TX | Out | Auxiliary RS232 TX |
| 7 | Trig | Out | Open Drain Trigger |
| 8 | N/C | - | Do not connect |
| 9 | GND | PWR | VDC Ground |
| Note: Numerous connector options are available including vertical male DB9 (shown), male right angle DB9 or pigtail. Pictured above with optional IR receiver | |||