Houston Radar’s DR600 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 premier product in its class available in the world.
DR600 Open Frame
DR600 Weather Proof
- Small and low power usage OEM K-Band Doppler radar at 0.12 Watts, 5x lower than our previous generation DR500S radar and up to 20X lower than some other industry offerings
- 600+ m (2000+ feet) typical pickup range for a compact vehicle
- Advanced rain rejection algorithm rejects over 95% of rain pickup1
- FCC pre-approved with CE mark
- Fully configurable via Primary and Auxiliary RS232 serial ports for all settings
- Wide input operating range allows solar operation
- Firmware “boot loader” allows for field upgrading of firmware
- Two open drain trigger outputs capable of driving 15W load each.
- 100% self-test feature built-in including self power usage
- Best in class “Advanced In-Radar” traffic statistics option available
- “Ground Speed Compensation” or “Moving Mode” feature automatically measures ground speed and corrects target speeds for mounting on moving vehicles
- True Average Speed feature built-in for very low cost, easy to deploy, average traffic speed measurements on the road
- 2.1″x1.75″x0.6″ (LxWxD) 52 x 46 x 16mm (open frame version)
- 4.1″x3.7″x1.1″ (LxWxD) 105 x 93 x 29mm (weather proof version)
1Compared to previous generation and regular Doppler radars.
| Title | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| DR600-Short-Form-Data-Sheet | DownloadPreview | |
| DR600 User Manual | DownloadPreview | |
| Android App - Download from Google Play Store | Download from Google Play Store | Download |
| Houston Radar’s Advanced In-Radar Statistics Package | DownloadPreview | |
| Houston Radar Stats Analyzer Installer | Download |
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.
VCC | 5.0V to 24VDC (30V max) |
ICC@12VDC | 10 mA (0.12 Watts) |
Radar RF out | 5 mW maximum |
Radar fcenter | 24.125GHz or 24.200 GHz |
Operating °F (°C) | -40 (-40) min to 185 (85) max |
Pickup Distance | 2000+ feet (600+ m) in most cases |
Speed Measurement Range | 0.6mph to 206 mph (0.97km/h to 331 km/h) |
Beam Angle | 9°Vx18°H |
Beam Polarization | Linear |
Lamp 1 & 2 out | 500 mA max each up to 30VDC |
FCC Approved | Yes |
CE Mark | Yes |
Dimensions | - Open frame - 2.1Wx1.75Hx0.6D" (52x46x16 mm) |
Weight | 0.3Kg (0.6 lbs) approx |
Pin# | Color | Function | Dir | Description |
1 | Red | VCC | PWR | 5 to 24VDC |
2 | Green | PRI 232TX | Out | Primary RS232 TX |
3 | Gray | PRI 232RX | In | Primary RS232 RX |
4 | Brown | AUX 232RX | In | Auxiliary RS232 RX |
5 | Black | GND | PWR | Ground Return |
6 | Yellow | AUX 232TX | Out | Auxiliary RS232 TX |
7 | Purple | Trig 1 | Out | Open Drain Trigger 1 |
8 | Orange | Trig 2 | Out | Open Drain Trigger 2 |
9 | Blue | GND | PWR | Ground Return |
Part # | Image | Accessory | Description |
 | Added Cable* | Added cable for weatherproof radars past the standard 2 feet | |
Stat/Alc | Advanced In-Radar Statistics for Data Logging | ||
110-0077 |  | U Mounting Bracket | Bracket shaped in a U for easy mounting |
110-0065 |  | Pole Mounting Bracket | Can attach to the bottom of the U mounting bracket to attach to a pole. |
900-0007 |  | Y Cable Option 1 | DB9 Female to 2x DB Male "Y" cable for DR600-DFT |
900-0025 |  | Y Cable Option 2 | DB9 Female to 1X DB9 Male and 1x DB9 Female "Y" cable for DR600-DFT to power Houston Radar Bluetooth module from pin #1 on Female "Y" DB9 end |
USB-RS-P1 |  | USB Power Dongle | USB power supply and PC COM port serial interface for Houston Radar sensors |
BT-RS-P2-E-DTE |  | External Antenna Bluetooth | Class 1 long range Bluetooth module with male DB9 and external antenna in DTE configuration |
900-0044 & CBL-900-0044 |  | Male DB9 to female DB9 null modem cable | 6 inch Male DB9 to female DB9 null modem cable. 36in cable with barrel jack for power coming off female DB9. |
120-0010 |  Front View  Back View | Tuning Fork | 3310Hz 46MPH Radar frequency check tuning fork |
DR600-CMH-M12-5 |
| Weatherproof DR600 With 5 position M12 Cable | 5 pin connector limits connections to power, serial communication, and trigger 1 output. This assembly includes modified mounting boss hardware. |
