Houston Radar SpeedLane® Pro is a state of the art true dual beam, low power side-fire radar. It is designed to accurately detect lane, speed and class of individual vehicles and compute per lane volume, occupancy, gap, average speed, 85th percentile and headway parameters.

SpeedLane Pro
  • Patented (US Patent: US10317525, US11119209, & EU Patent: EP3117235) true dual beam “speed trap” technology inherently provides accurate measurements without the need for in situ calibration.
  • World’s lowest power usage highly integrated multi-lane traffic measurement radar. At 1.0 Watts the SpeedLane® Pro requires 10X less power than competing products.
  • FCC and CE listed for full 250MHz operation to suit variety of application requirements.
  • Mounts on the side of the road for non-intrusive traffic data collection and works in all weather and lighting conditions.
  • Simultaneously measures all vehicles in up to 22 user defined lanes.
  • All traffic measurements are on per-vehicle, per-lane basis, available in real-time and stored in device memory.
  • Lane-by-lane vehicle counts, length based class, average and 85th percentile speeds, occupancy, headway and gap measurements.
  • Companion Windows application provides intuitive GUI to set all configuration parameters, display real time plots of targets and view snapshots & streaming HD video.
  • Built-in long range Class I 2.1+EDR Bluetooth, RS232/RS485 serial ports and Ethernet.
  • 512 Mbytes of on-board storage plus uSD card expansion slot.
  • Built-in 1.3MP HD video camera for sighting makes setup a snap and allows convenient remote monitoring of traffic.
  • Comprehensive Houston Radar protocol, C and C# SDK.
  • Powerful SQL-based query interface for historical data.
  • Optional cloud-based Tetryon server to aggregate data from multiple devices provides a quick and seamless dashboard view.
  • Optional automatic data upload to MS2 Traffic Data Management System.
  • Optional built-in UPS with rechargeable battery keeps unit running for  up to 102hrs on loss of external power.
  • Optional MPPT solar charger for optimal winter and cloudy day charging.
  • Optional internal 102Whr or 114Whr LiFePO4 battery for temporary or solar installations.
  • Optional LTE CAT-1 4G cellular modem for remote access in North America only.
  • Optional LTE CAT-M1 4G World Wide modem for worldwide remote access.
  • Optional built-in PoE (Power over Ethernet).
  • Optional Ethernet
  • Available 2, and 4 channel Loop Replacement Cards (LRC) for US NEMA and UK MIDAS (4ch only) cabinets allows interfacing to legacy loop systems.

Attribute

Specification

Type

True dual beam side-fire FMCW traffic measurement radar

VCC

- Standard: Supply Voltage 9VDC to 28VDC
- With Camera Enabled: 2.5 Watts streaming video over Ethernet (214mA @ 12V)
- 6.2V Undervoltage and 28.5V overvoltage protection shutdown
Power Consumption:
- Base System: 1.0 Watts fully operational (85mA @ 12V)
- With Ethernet: 1.2 Watts with Ethernet cable connected (98mA @ 12V)

Icc@12VDC (typical)

- Ethernet Off: 85mA (1.0W)
- Ethernet On: 98mA (1.2W)
- With LTE Modem Option:
- On Line: 111 mA (1.3W)
- Upload New Data: 150mA (1.8W)

Reverse Power

Protected w/ resettable fuse

RF Power

5 mW maximum each radar

Occupied Band

24.020 GHz to 24.230 GHz

Modulation Type

Frequency with linear ramp

Beam Angle

7 x 74 

Beam Polarization

Linear

Speed Accuracy

- Average per lane: +/- 1%
- Average per direction: +/- 1%
- Per Vehicle: +/- 6% for 90% of vehicles

Volume Accuracy

- Per Direction Typical: 98 to 99%
- Per Direction Minimum: 95%
- Per Lane Minimum: 90%

Length Class Accuracy

+/-5.7ft (1.7m) or 15% whichever larger for 90% vehicles

User Defined Lanes

16 (capable of 22 with firmware update if required)

User Defined Length Class

8 max

Trigger outputs

None

Range

255 feet (79m) max

Minimum Setback

6 feet (2m) .3 (1m) feet with reduced number of lanes and adequate mounting height

Sample rate

500 Hz x 2 Radars

Certification

FCC, CE, Industry Canada, NCC, NEMA TS-2, IP66, IEC 61000-4-5 Level 4

Serial Communication

Surge immunity to IEC 61000-4-5 Level 4

Storage Capacity

Speed, lane and class for 1,000,000 vehicles. Per lane average speed, 85th percentile speed, occupancy, gap, headway for 3 last months.

Operating F (C)

Without battery:
-40F (-40C) to +167F (+75C)
With LiFePO4 battery:
-4F (-20C) to +131F (+55C)

Relative Humidity

95% non-condensing

Dimensions without mounting bracket

- 26 length x 3 diameter (670mm x 76mm Diameter)
- Without battery: 4.6lb (2.1 Kg)
- With battery: 6.4lb (2.9 Kg)

Enclosure Protection

IP66

Optional Built-in Accessories

Solar Kit

Optional MPPT charger with 30W, 60W or 100W solar panel

Ethernet

Optional: 100 BaseT Half/Full Duplex auto polarity detect. Surge immunity to IEC 61000-4-5 Level 4

Power Over Ethernet

Yes, optional
802.3af. Mode A/ Type 1 (power over data pairs)

Rechargeable Battery

102WHr LiFePO4

114WHr LiFePO4 (available for ground shipments in the continental US only)

Remote Access

4G LTE CAT1 Modem for North America and Canada
4G LTE CATM1 Worldwide Modem

GPS

Included with optional modem

Part #

Image

Accessory

Description

SpeedLane Pro Standard Clamps

Permanent Bracket Option*

With Hex Bolts

SpeedLane Pro Quick Clamps

Temporary Bracket Option*

Cam action lever quick release clamps for SpeedLane Pro

OPT-SLP-0010

Built In Battery*

102WHr or 114WHr LiFePO4 rechargeable battery with Universal AC Charger. (114WHr is available for ground shipments in the continental US only)

Solar-Kit-SpeedLane-30W

Solar Option*

30 Watt solar panel with mounting bracket and 3m cable.

Solar-Kit-SpeedLane-60W

Solar Option*

60 Watt Watt solar panel with mounting bracket and 3m cable.

Solar-Kit-SpeedLane-100W

Solar Option*

100 Watt Watt solar panel with mounting bracket and 3m cable.

OPT-SLP-0070

Built-In LTE 4G Cellular Modem With GPS*

Customer must provide SIM card with a static IP address to be installed at the factory. You can also provide a private dynamic SIM card if you are ordering the Tetryon Option.  SIM card size is 2FF mini SIM for North America modem or 3FF micro SIM for worldwide modem.

OPT-SLP-0080

Built-In Ethernet*

High speed wired connectivity with Real-time streaming video

OPT-SLP-0180

Built-In POE module*

Allows Power Over Ethernet *Ethernet Option Required*

OPT-SLP-NTCIP

NTCIP

Addition and activation of NTCIP 1209 v02 compliance package

Allows callout feature and license in SpeedLane to aggregate data in the Tetryon Server in the cloud

Tetryon Annual Maintenance

Tetryon Annual Maintenance and Technical Support 

New upgrades to Tetryon available. Email technical support for 1st year beyond free initial “startup” tech support.

900-0037 (40ft)
900-0066 (100ft)

SpeedLane Pro Cable

SpeedLane Pro Cable

Cable, M12 right-angle female to Y-cable RJ45, female DB9, and female barrel plug, 12-pole, PUR jacket

110-0036

Bluetooth USB

Class 1 Windows (XP, Win7, Win8) Bluetooth Dongle

110-0073

90 to 240VAC Input Power Supply

24VDC out 90 to 240VAC in DC power supply to power SpeedLane

110-0074

90 to 240VAC Input Power Supply

12VDC out 90 to 240VAC in DC power supply to power SpeedLane

120-0036

External POE Injector

Industrial Gigabit 75W Power Over Ethernet Adapter Ultra 802.3bt-PoE-Midspan-Injector AC Input 75W Output(6KV Surge Protection)IEEE802.3af,802.3at PoE++

110-0065

SpeedLane Pole Mounting Bracket

SpeedLane Pole Mounting Bracket

Bracket that attaches to the back of the smiley plate bracket to band a SpeedLane Pro to a round pole.

KIT-SLP-0007

SpeedLane Pro Square Pole Bracket

Bracket that attaches to the back of the smiley plate bracket and a square pole to allow horizontal adjustment.

FIB12-485

SpeedLane Pro Field Interface Box

SpeedLane Pro Field Interface Box

NEMA 4X enclosure with 12V power supply, AC surge protector, DC surge protector, RS485 surge protector, field wiring terminals.

DIN-100-0001

AC DC Surge Protector

AC surge protector, DC surge protector, field wiring terminals.

110-0144
110-0143

Split Cable Gland

Icotek circular split frame for quick and easy installation of SpeedLane Pro cable. Allows SpeedLane side M12 connector on cable to penetrate your enclosure wall without needing to cut the end off and maintains IP54 ingress protection

LRC222 (and LRC224)

2 (and 4) channel Loop Replacement Card

2 (and 4 channel- two different entries) channel NEMA compatible Loop Replacement Card for Intersections Controllers.

LRC224E

4 Channel Loop Replacement Card

4 Channel MIDAS compatible loop replacement card for MIDAS Intersection Controllers.

CBL-100-0005

Cable

6 feet SpeedLane DB9 to LRC RJ25 adapter cable, male DB9 to RJ25.

KIT-SpeedLanePro-Midblock

Houston Radar’s Mid-Block Kit enhances the safety of your streets by providing the advanced and detailed data you need to control the traffic flow of your towns and cities, while ensuring a fast and low-cost installation that leverages existing technologies and infrastructure

KIT-SLP-0003

14" M12 to RJ45 cable

14" long ethernet cable that connects to the M12 connector on the SpeedLane Pro and provides a sealed bulkhead to connect a user provided ethernet cable.

KIT-SLP-0001

Streetlight Charger Kit

200-480VAC to 24VDC 3.25A Output, IP67-rated SpeedLane Pro Power Supply Kit.

*Needs to be ordered with the original order or subject to an upgrade fee.

M12 Connector that connects to the
SpeedLane Pro up to cable split:


After the split into three (3) connectors:

Feature

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro

Wavetronix SmartSensor HD

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit

Performance

Dual-Beam Radar

2 fully independent beams (TX/RX), spaced 2 ft apart

1 TX & 2 RX beams

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: 2 ft beam separation delivers superior per-vehicle speed & gap accuracy

HD 250 MHz Bandwidth

Full 250 MHz approved

Full 250 MHz

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: guaranteed full-bandwidth HD resolution

Per-Vehicle Detection

Yes

Yes

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: onboard storage of every individual vehicle record—no external modules or site visits required. Smartsensor does not allow remote download of per-vehicle data

Measurement

Demonstrated 3rd-party results showing superior overall performance

Struggles in rapidly changing traffic conditions/congestion

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: validated by independent testing (TXDOT TTI Report) for overall accuracy under diverse and rapidly changing traffic conditions

Classification Performance

Does not merge closely following sedans into trucks in congestion

% of trucks increases in congested traffic (merging behavior observed)

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: maintains accurate classification in congestion—avoids inflating truck counts due to closely spaced vehicles

Data Storage & Management

Data Storage

1 million vehicle records + 3 months of interval data

Interval-only

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: full individual vehicle logs are accessible remotely—no external modules or on-site downloads needed

Built-in SQL DB

Yes (power-fail-safe)

No

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: supports advanced SQL queries directly on device (e.g., filter by speed, vehicle class, lane, and time)

Connectivity & Remote Management

Remote Access

Full remote control: lane adjustment, live camera, level & tilt sensor readings, Autolane setup

Offline Maintenance mode required for configuration changes

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: make changes without stopping data collection; full remote diagnostics and adjustments with no site visit required

Remote Assistance

Simultaneous local and remote access with live camera during installation

Only local technician access; no visual tools

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: remote engineers can assist and monitor alignment, lane setup, and traffic during installation via camera and sensor readings—reducing cost and errors. Free remote setup assistance from factory

Camera Streaming & Traffic View

Live camera view and remote snapshots for traffic visibility

No camera or electronic level sensor

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: technicians or traffic managers can remotely observe traffic conditions live through the sensor’s camera

Local Bluetooth Access

Long-range Bluetooth enables setup and download from bottom of pole or across roadway

No wireless access

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: technician can configure or download data wirelessly—no need to open cabinets or access lift

Multi-User Access

Ethernet-based protocols allow multiple users simultaneously

Serial interface supports only one user at a time

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: multiple users can simultaneously poll and receive data over native Ethernet. Any combination of local and/or remote

Communication Interfaces

Ethernet (option), PoE (option), RS-232, half and full duplex RS-485, Bluetooth, 4G modem (option)

half-duplex RS-485 only

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: no need for extra hardware like terminal servers—ready for modern networks out of the box. With POE, customer can run their own Cat5e or Cat6 cable up to device

Setup & Alignment

Installation Wizard

Integrated setup wizard using camera, level, and tilt sensor readings

None

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: guided alignment requires no specialized training; reduces install time and error rate, remote user can fully assist

Sighting Camera

HD camera with live streaming and snapshot capability

Manual alignment—requires technician behind unit

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: remote techs can align the sensor while on the ground or from an operations center. Can use camera for remote traffic viewing any time

Autolane™ Setup

Windows based Stats Analyzer and Android apps support automatic lane setup using live traffic

Windows only

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: detects and adjusts for complex layouts including medians and barriers using real traffic patterns. Setup 12 lanes in few minutes!

Mechanical Design

Enclosure

3″-diameter round tube

Flat panel design

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: rounded design minimizes windage (sail area), reducing mechanical stress on poles

Pole-Mount Bracket

Direct bracket mounting with no standoff required

Requires ~2 ft standoff arm

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: close-mount design increases pole setback and enables better detection in near lanes. Bracket allows mounting behind pole ensuring even more flexibility and setback.

Power & Environmental

Power Consumption

Ultra-low 1.1 Watts

9 Watts

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: ideal for solar or battery power, extended operation during power loss, and environmentally friendly deployments

4G Modem & GPS

Integrated

External click-on module

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: no external enclosures or cables—simplified, more reliable field deployment. Modem fully controlled by radar. Turned on/off on schedule lowering power usage.

LiFePO₄ Battery & Charger

Integrated. For Built-in battery; PoE, 12VDC, solar charging, and street light charging options for battery

Not available

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: internal UPS maintains operation during power loss and recharges via multiple sources

Integration & Scalability

Integrated Design

Fully integrated 3rd-gen unit with Ethernet, PoE, camera, 4G modem, battery, charger, solar input

Modular design using external “Click” add-ons

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: fewer parts, faster installation, fewer failure points—no external cabinet or trenching required

Batch Manager

Windows-based Batch Manager supports bulk updates and queries across many units

Manual configuration, one sensor at a time

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: manage hundreds of devices simultaneously—huge time and labor savings

Supported

Not available

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: remote data aggregation, visualization, alerts, and cloud-based integration. REST API in radar and Tetryon to retrieve data easily

Full-function app supports installation, Autolane, diagnostics

Not available

Houston Radar SpeedLane Pro Benefit: technicians can deploy and verify installs from mobile devices without a laptop

Note: Built-in battery, Ethernet, POE, 4G Modem w/ GPS are options that can be built in when ordering from the factory