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- Page 1 OEM Radar Speed Sign Kit Installation and User Manual K-Band Doppler Speed Measurement and Display Kit Rev 1 December 20, 2021 © 2005 to 2021 Houston Radar LLC 702 Julie Rivers Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77478 http://www.houston-radar.com Toll Free: 1-888-602-3111...
- Page 2 Changes or modifications not approved by Houston Radar could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 3 IC ID: 21838-DR600 This device meets the IC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments. Cet appareil est conforme aux conditions de la IC en matière de RF dans des environnements publics ou incontrôlée. IC Warning This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Setup The Display Limits (Portable Sign, Rotary Switch Enabled): ......19 Setup White Strobe Configuration: ................20 Additional PNL18 Configuration Option: ..............21 PNL18 LED Driver Calibrate: ................. 22 Write the Configuration to the PNL18: ..............22 Setup Additional Radar Configuration Options: ............23 PNL18 SPECIFICATIONS ................... 24 ........................24... - Page 5 FRONT METAL MASK ....................27 APPENDIX B: ACTIVATE AN EXTERNAL LED MESSAGE ABOVE A PRESET SPEED ..........................28 APPENDIX C: HOUSTON RADAR “SLOW DOWN” PANEL ......29 APPENDIX D: EXPANDING TO AN OPTIONAL 3 DIGIT TO MAKE A 3 DIGIT SPEED SIGN ...................... 30...
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Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Houston Radar directional Doppler Speed Radar sign kit PNL18. This state of the art two-digit speed display with integrated ultra-low power 24GHz K-band microwave Doppler radar is specifically designed for the license free solar power or battery operated speed sign and traffic calming sign market. -
Page 7: Installation
PNL18 should be pointed into the direction of the oncoming traffic. PNL18 should be placed along the size of the road to minimize the angle of the oncoming traffic to the sign. o If it cannot be placed right along the side of the road, it should be pointed at least 100-150 feet up the road into oncoming traffic. - Page 8 PNL18. For maximum field reliability we recommend that you test the proposed enclosure design to ensure the front face does not flex sufficiently to transfer an impact to the PNL18. 2. The optimum material for the front window/face is Lexan (Polycarbonate) plastic.
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Page 9: Hookup
It also sends out the measured speed over this interface when a vehicle is detected which may be used by an external controller board to monitor the speed measured by the radar in the PNL18 kit or display on a connected PC running Houston Radar Stats Analyzer. -
Page 10: Io Connector Signal Descriptions
IO Connector Signal Descriptions: J1 - DB9 RS232 Female Connector: Connector Signal Direction Description Pin # Name (wrt Radar) Note 1 Connected to input supply voltage + RS232 TX RS232 Serial port TX pin from sign RS232 RX RS232 Serial port RX pin into sign Do not connect Signal/PWR Ground Do not connect... -
Page 11: J9 - Io Connectors
J9 - IO Connectors: Connector Signal Direction Description Pin # Name (wrt Radar) Open Drain 2 output IN/OUT Digital input/output 0 (future expansion) Open Drain 1 output IN/OUT Digital input/output 1 (future expansion) Push button input IN/OUT Digital input/output 2 (future expansion) Signal/PWR Ground IN/OUT Digital input/output 3 (future expansion) -
Page 12: J6 - Pwr In (Molex Micro-Fit)
J6 - Pwr In (Molex Micro-Fit) Connector Signal Direction Description Pin # Name (wrt Radar) Signal/PWR Ground Connected to input supply voltage + J7 - Pwr In (Terminal Block) Connector Signal Direction Description Pin # Name (wrt Radar) Signal/PWR Ground Connected to input supply voltage + J10 –... -
Page 13: Use
Turn on the power to the PNL18 to make it operational. The display will count up to from 1 to 10 and then blank out. The sign is now fully operational. If the rotary speed switch is enabled (see later section on configuration), turn the speed... -
Page 14: Force Activating Display
Force Activating Display In order to test integrity of the LED digits, to convert PNL18 into a slave display unit or , or for any other custom purposes, the user may activate PNL18 display by using the following procedures: Option 1: 1. -
Page 15: Dr600 Open Drain Outputs
Houston Radar for more information if you are interested in acquiring live statistics from the radar. Internal Clock: The PNL18/DR600 has a built in clock/calendar function. This is used to keep the time to date/time stamp the historical archive records saved by the Advanced In-Radar traffic statistics collection feature that is available as an option in the radar. -
Page 16: Configuring The Pnl18
Windows PC. After starting the installed program, click on “Connect To Radar” in the top ribbon. Connect To The Unit: Step 1: Connect to the PNL18 in the “Connection” tab by clicking the “Connect To Radar” button. Ensure you get “Radar Found” message and another window with radar details. Click past these messages. -
Page 17: Read The Radar Configuration
Read The Radar Configuration: Step 2: Click on the “DR600 Setup” tab. The software will read the radar configuration and you should see this screen (actual values will depend on your setup). Step 2 Page 17 of 30... -
Page 18: Setup The Display Limits (Permanent Location, Rotary Switch Disabled)
Setup The Display Limits (Permanent Location, Rotary Switch Disabled): Step 3: Setup the display limits for your permanent location. The following screen shows the simplest option with the rotary switch disabled. We will discuss the rotary switch in the next section. Step 3A: Disable the rotary switch if the sign will be in a permanent location and the display limits will be fixed (skip to next section if sign will be portable unit). -
Page 19: Setup The Display Limits (Portable Sign, Rotary Switch Enabled)
To change the speed limits in the sign, the actual rotary switch on the back of PNL18 needs to be adjusted. The simulated values are provided as a tool to check what actual speed settings you will get when your configuration is saved to the sign. -
Page 20: Setup White Strobe Configuration
If you do not wish the strobe to be activated, simply uncheck both checkboxes. The PNL18 has a white LED cluster (strobe light) arranged in a circle in between the two digits (this option may not be present in your display). The cluster strobes at a fast 10Hz rate to attract attention and may be selected to activate above the flashing speed limit as well as above the maximum display speed. -
Page 21: Additional Pnl18 Configuration Option
Additional PNL18 Configuration Option: Step 6: Click on the “Hardware & IO Config” tab. Step 6A: Enable or disable strobe flashing based on your requirements. Step 6B: Enable the One’s digit option if you have purchased and attached the Houston Radar One’s digit panel. -
Page 22: Pnl18 Led Driver Calibrate
PNL18 LED Driver Calibrate: If you install a new one’s digit panel, uninstall a one’s digit panel, or change the DR600 radar on a PNL18, it is recommended to recalibrate the LED driver controller. This is to ensure optimal performance and power consumption. -
Page 23: Setup Additional Radar Configuration Options
Setup Additional Radar Configuration Options: The radar utilized in the PNL18 is the Houston Radar model DR600. It supports numerous other options like detection sensitivity, programmable serial port baud rate, different measurement units (mph, kph, fps, mps) and fractional high precision speed output over the serial port. -
Page 24: Pnl18 Specifications
PNL18 SPECIFICATIONS General Operating Band K-Band 24.125 GHz 50Mhz (US) or 24.200 GHz (UK, Australia) Frequency Power Output Antenna Beam Pattern 9° x 18° Polarization Linear Supply Voltage 8.5V DC to 16V DC (18VDC Maximum) Reverse Battery Protected Nominal Current Draw... - Page 25 0.003 mph Resolution 0.5% of reading + 0.1mph Accuracy Detection Range In non-range boost mode, typically 450+ m (1500+ feet) for compact vehicles on open and level road with radar mounted 1.5 m (5 feet) high and pointed straight into oncoming traffic.
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Page 26: Mechanical Outline Dimensions
Mechanical Outline Dimensions: Rev 1.0 PCB. Dimensions in mm [Inches] Page 26 of 30... -
Page 27: Appendix A: Plastic Window Location And Size When Using Front Metal Mask
LEDs based on ambient light conditions. You must allow ambient light to reach this sensor. Alternatively you may provide an external light sensor wired to the AUX connector on the front of PNL18. Contact Houston Radar for more details. Dimensions in mm [Inches]... -
Page 28: Appendix B: Activate An External Led Message Above A Preset Speed
Emoticons like a “sad face” are also commonly used in certain countries. The schematic below shows how to connect a string of LEDs that can be triggered by the PNL18 above a user set speed limit. Additionally this message will blink if the user chooses. -
Page 29: Appendix C: Houston Radar "Slow Down" Panel
Appendix C: Houston Radar “SLOW DOWN” panel Houston Radar also offers a “SLOW DOWN” panel that can simply be plugged into the PNL18 to start operation. This panel operates similarly to the LED Message board described in Appendix B. Page 29 of 30... -
Page 30: Appendix D: Expanding To An Optional 3
Appendix D: Expanding to an Optional 3 Digit to Make a 3 Digit Speed Sign digit (to show the 100’s place value) via the You may easily expand the PNL18 to a 3 optional Houston Radar PNL18 One’s digit panel. Page 30 of 30...
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