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SS300
Installation and User Manual
K-Band Doppler Speed Sensor
Built Type: SS300-DFT, SS300-OPF
nd
Rev 6, 22
January 2010
SS300 in Weatherproof Enclosure
SS300 Open Frame Version
SS300-DFT
SS300-OPF
Houston Radar LLC
13814 Sherburn Manor Dr. Cypress .TX
Http://www.Houston-Radar.com
Email:
sales@Houston-Radar.com
Contact: 1-888-602-3111
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- Page 1 Installation and User Manual K-Band Doppler Speed Sensor Built Type: SS300-DFT, SS300-OPF Rev 6, 22 January 2010 SS300 in Weatherproof Enclosure SS300 Open Frame Version SS300-DFT SS300-OPF Houston Radar LLC 13814 Sherburn Manor Dr. Cypress .TX Http://www.Houston-Radar.com Email: sales@Houston-Radar.com Contact: 1-888-602-3111...
- Page 2 Houston Radar SS300 User Manual This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 3 Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Warning: SS300-OPF radar is supplied in an open frame format with exposed antenna and electronics and thus is a static sensitive device. Please use static precautions when handling. Warranty does not cover damage caused by inadequate ESD procedures and practices.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Table Of Contents INTRODUCTION......................5 INSTALLATION......................5 : ........................5 OUNTING :...................... 6 IRECTION OINTING SS300-OPF: ............6 ECOMMENDED NCLOSURE FOR THE :.......................... 7 OOKUP Power Input: ....................... 7 Serial Connection: ...................... 7 Measured Speed Output:..................... 7 Setting Detection Sensitivity via the ASCII Interface: .......... -
Page 5: Introduction
The SS300-DFT is supplied in a weatherproof encapsulated enclosure with a pigtail connection. This unit may be mounted outside without any further protection from the environment. The SS300-DFT should be mounted such that the text “Houston Radar” on the face of the unit is horizontal. -
Page 6: Direction Pointing
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Direction Pointing: The SS00 is directional in nature. It may be configured to detect and measure the speed of incoming or outgoing traffic. It then rejects traffic moving in the opposite direction. Direction of detection is configured via a bit in the MO variable in the radar. -
Page 7: Hookup
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Hookup: Power Input: The SS300 radar should be powered from a nominal 12V DC source and features best in class operational power consumption of 9mA (average). There is no other radar in the world that even comes close to this ultra-low power usage. Competing products may consume up to 20 times more power. -
Page 8: Setting Detection Sensitivity Via The Ascii Interface
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Setting Detection Sensitivity via the ASCII Interface: In addition through the supplied PC program interface, the radar also allows ASCII programmatic sensitivity setting. Over the serial interface, send in ASCII the following commands: Sensitivity:nn\n and Sensitivity?\n The fiirst command will set the detection sensitivity to "nn"... -
Page 9: Wire Signal Descriptions
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Wire Signal Descriptions: Connector Signal Direction Description Pin # Name (wrt Radar) Radar GND (battery “–“ terminal) Do not connect I/O0 Reserved for future use I/O1 Reserved for future use I/O2 Reserved for future use... -
Page 10: Use
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Turn on the power to the SS300 to make it operational. No other action is required. The radar will activate OUT 1 and OUT 2 open drain outputs whenever it detects a vehicle that is above the programmed lower speed limit (the “LO” value) and below the programmed high limit (the “HI”... -
Page 11: Internal Clock
Configuring the Unit: The unit’s internal parameters may be configured by connecting the radar’s RS232 port to a PC’s RS232 serial port and using the Houston Radar Advanced Stats Analyzer program’s configuration screen as described here. The following internal “variables” may be set. Their functions are described below:... - Page 12 Note: Bit 12 of the MO variable sets direction of detection. This functionality is available in firmware versions v115 and higher release date Jan 21 2010. Older radars may be upgraded to this version. Please contact Houston Radar for a firmware update. Page 12 of 19...
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Page 13: Setting Variables In The Radar
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Setting Variables in the Radar: 1. Install the Houston Radar Advanced Stats Analyzer Windows program on a Windows 2000, XP or Vista computer. 2. Connect the radar RS232 port to the PC’s RS232 serial port. If the PC does not have a serial port you may buy a USB serial converter dongle (from BestBuy, Radioshack or any Internet store). - Page 14 Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Set Serial Baud Rate: The supplied Windows configuration program can auto detect the baud rate of the radar serial port. However if you wish to communicate with the radar from your electronics, the radar serial port may be configured to different baud rates.
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Page 15: Ss300 Specifications
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual SS300 SPECIFICATIONS General Operating Band K-Band Frequency 24.125 GHz ±50Mhz (US), 24.200Ghz on request Power Output Antenna Beam Pattern 45deg x 38 deg Polarization Linear Supply Voltage 8.7V DC to 18V DC Reverse Battery Protected Nominal Current Draw 9 mA avg. -
Page 16: Performance
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Performance Resolution ±0.1 mph (internal) rounded to whole mph (kph) when output over serial port. Accuracy ±0.5% of reading + 0.1mph Detection Range Typically 90+ m (300+ feet) for compact vehicles on open and level road with radar mounted 1.5 m (5 feet) high and pointed straight into oncoming traffic. -
Page 17: Appendix A: Hooking Up To The Trigger Outputs On The Radar
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Appendix A: Hooking up to the trigger outputs on the radar The SS300 radar features two “open drain” outputs. The device used for this purpose is the On Semiconductor relay driver NUD3160. The output configuration of this device is shown below (from the On Semi datasheet). -
Page 18: Appendix B: Optional Breakout Io Board Connections
Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Appendix B: Optional Breakout IO Board Connections: (Non-Isolated Mosfet version with PWM Brightness Control) Page 18 of 19... - Page 19 Houston Radar SS300 User Manual Optional Isolated IO Board. Note: PWM Brightness Control is NOT available with Isolated AC/DC Relay outputs. Page 19 of 19...
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