PNL18 kit is a low power speed feedback sign building block. Our state-of-the-art DR600 Doppler radar integrated with an Amber color sunlight readable two-digit 7-segment display makes it ideal for use in slim radar signs for highways, work zones and roads with higher speed limits or where long-range visibility is required. With an addition of a power source and enclosure, this kit can be quickly brought to market as a complete product.
- Zero cables highly integrated design assembles in minutes.
- 18” (46cm) digit height with 30% inter-character separation is matched to 2000+ ft (600+m) detection range of the radar for optimal display legibility¹
- Best in class power efficiency achieved by:
- Low power DR600 radar drives display eliminating extra CPU.
- In built ambient light sensing and automatic brightness control.
- Ambient temperature compensation of LED drive voltage.
- High efficiency boost regulator for LED drive voltage.
- With no traffic present, radar automatically powers down the display further reducing power consumption to only 0.1W.
- Wide input supply voltage operation allows flexible power supply options ranging from 3, 4 or 5 cell Lithium Ion packs to 6 or 12V Lead Acid batteries without sacrificing sign efficiency.
- Built-in rotary switch allows user to set cutoff and violator speed alerts in the field without connecting to a computer.
- White LED strobe and display flashing can be optionally activated to draw attention to speeding.
- Expandable with a 100’s “1” digit and “SLOWDOWN” via connector²
- Radar is FCC approved with CE mark and available in 24.125GHz and 24.200GHz versions for worldwide deployment.
- Ground speed compensation feature to deploy on moving trucks.
- Optional built-in traffic statistics collection³
All specifications are subject to change.
¹Pickup distance is typical and will vary with road conditions and targets.
²1’s digit trigger can operate in addition to white strobe (unlike PNL10).
³Statistics feature will not work with ground speed compensation enabled. Statistics collected for incoming traffic only
| Title | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| PNL18 Short Form Data Sheet | DownloadPreview | |
| PNL18 User Manual | DownloadPreview | |
| PNL18-SolidModels | Download | |
| Android App - Download from Google Play Store | Download from Google Play Store | Download |
| Houston Radar Stats Analyzer Installer | Download |
Dimenstions: 18.5”x 26.8”x 1.3” (47 x 68 x 3.2 cm)
VCC | 8.5VDC to 16VDC (18V max) |
Icc@12VDC (Radar always on) (“88” on display) | Display blank: 20 mA typ |
Radar RF out | 20dBm |
Radar fcenter | 24.125GHz or 24.200 GHz |
Operating °F (°C) | -40 (-40) min to 185 (85) max |
Pickup Distance | 2000+ feet (600+ m) typical in full |
Beam Angle | 9°x18° |
Beam Polarization | Linear |
FCC ID (Radar) | TIADR600 |
CE Mark (Radar) | Yes |
Weight | 18.5”x26.8”x1.3” |
Display Brightness | 11,000 nits (cdm) maximum |
Part # | Image | Accessory | Description |
DGT1-18 |  | Additional Digit* | Hundreds digit for PNL18 |
Stat/Alc | Advanced In-Radar Statistics for Data Logging | ||
SLOW DOWN-18 |  | Triggered by the PNL18 | "SLOW DOWN" two line fixed message 18in tall passive board with amber LED's triggered by PNL18 |
USB-RS-P1 |  | USB Power Dongle | USB power supply and PC COM port serial interface for Houston Radar sensors. |
BT-RS-P1-E-DTE |  | External Antenna Bluetooth | Class 1 long range Bluetooth module with male DB9 and external antenna in DTE configuration |
BT-RS-P1-C-DTE |  | Chip Antenna Bluetooth | Class 1 long range Bluetooth module with male DB9 and chip antenna in DTE configuration |
120-0010 |   | Tuning Fork | 3310Hz 46MPH Radar frequency check tuning fork |