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 Open Frame

DR600 Weather Proof

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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • True Average Speed feature built-in for very low cost, easy to deploy, average traffic speed measurements on the road
  • IO expansion board w/ DB9 connector, rotary s/w and isolated high power output available

1Compared to previous generation and regular Doppler radars.

DR600

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)
- Weather Proof - 4.1Wx3.7Hx1.1D"
(10.5x9.3x2.9cm)

Weight

0.3Kg (0.6 lbs) approx

Pin#

Function

Dir

Description

1

VCC

PWR

5 to 24VDC

2

PRI 232TX

Out

Primary RS232 TX

PRI 232RX

In

Primary RS232 RX

AUX 232RX

In

Auxiliary RS232 RX

GND

PWR

Ground Return

AUX 232TX

Out

Auxiliary RS232 TX

Trig 1

Out

Open Drain Trigger 1

Trig 2

Out

Open Drain Trigger 2

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-P1-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

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