Houston Radar PNL10 User manual

PNL10
OEM Radar Speed Sign Kit
Installation and User Manual
K-Band Doppler Speed Measurement and Display Kit
Rev 6 May 28th, 2013
Amber LED option
While LED option

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The Doppler radar module incorporated in 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Any modification or use other than specified in this manual will strictly void the
certification to operate the device.
The radar in this device carries FCC modular approval and as such is labeled with FCC
ID TIASS300. If this label is not visible when the module is installed inside another
device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display
a label referring to the enclosed SS300 module. This exterior label can use wording such
as the following: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: TIASS300” or “Contains FCC
ID:
TIASS300.” Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used.
Warning: The PNL10 is supplied in an open frame format with exposed 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.
Note: Specifications may change without notice.
Note: Not liable for typographical errors or omissions.

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Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 5
INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................. 6
DIRECTION POINTING:...................................................................................................... 6
RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURE FOR THE PNL10:................................................................ 6
HOOKUP:.......................................................................................................................... 8
Power Input: ............................................................................................................... 8
Data/PC Connection:.................................................................................................. 8
Measured Speed Output:............................................................................................. 8
IO CONNECTOR SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS:........................................................................ 10
DB9 RS232 Female Connector:................................................................................ 10
AUX Connector:........................................................................................................ 10
USE................................................................................................................................... 11
FORCE ACTIVATING DISPLAY ........................................................................................ 12
TRIGGERING AN EXTERNAL CUSTOM MESSAGE: ........................................................... 12
COLLECTING AND ANALYZING IN-RADAR TRAFFIC STATISTICS............ 13
REAL TIME TRAFFIC STATISTICS IN THE RADAR:......................................... 13
Internal Clock:.......................................................................................................... 13
CONFIGURING THE PNL10: ..................................................................................... 14
Connect To The Unit:................................................................................................ 14
Read The Radar Configuration: ............................................................................... 15
Setup The Display Limits (Permanent Location, Rotary Switch Disabled): ............ 16
Setup The Display Limits (Portable Sign, Rotary Switch Enabled): ........................ 17
Setup White Strobe Configuration:........................................................................... 19
Setup Display Brightness Configuration:................................................................. 20
Setup Operating Mode Configuration:..................................................................... 20
Write the Configuration to the PNL10: .................................................................... 21
Setup Additional Configuration Options:................................................................. 22
Other GUI Options: View Raw Radar Config:......................................................... 23
Other GUI Options: Save Config To File:................................................................ 23
Other GUI Options: Load Config From File: .......................................................... 23
PNL10 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 24
GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 24
APPROVALS ................................................................................................................... 24
DATA INTERFACES......................................................................................................... 24
OPTICAL......................................................................................................................... 24
MECHANICAL................................................................................................................. 24
PERFORMANCE............................................................................................................... 25

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MECHANICAL OUTLINE DIMENSIONS:............................................................... 26
APPENDIX A: PLASTIC WINDOW LOCATION AND SIZE WHEN USING
FRONT METAL MASK................................................................................................ 27
APPENDIX B: ACTIVATE AN EXTERNAL LED MESSAGE ABOVE A PRESET
SPEED.............................................................................................................................. 28
APPENDIX C: EXPANDING TO AN OPTIONAL 3RD DIGIT TO MAKE A 3
DIGIT SPEED SIGN...................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX D: KEEPING TIME WITH AN EXTERNAL CLOCK BACKUP
BATTERY....................................................................................................................... 30

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Houston Radar directional Doppler radar speed
sign kit PNL10. 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.
Utilizing high performance, ultra low power DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology
and microwave components based on a planar patch array antenna with integrated low
power PHEMT oscillator, you will find that this high quality product meets your exacting
standards for performance and reliability.
Some of the highlights of this product include:
Zero cables highly integrated design assembles into your enclosure in minutes
10.5” (27cm) digit height with 30% inter-character separation is matched to 300+ ft
(90+ m) detection range of the radar for optimal display legibility
Best in class power efficiency achieved by:
Low power SS300 radar directly drives display thus eliminating display controller
Built-in ambient light sensing and automatic brightness control
Ambient temperature compensation of the LED drive voltage
High efficiency boost regulator for LED drive voltage
When no traffic is present, the radar automatically powers down 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 light and display flashing can be optionally activated to draw
attention to speeding
An expansion connector allows addition of a third digit or a fixed custom external
message, e.g “SLOW DOWN” when speed violation is detected
Built-in radar is FCC approved with CE mark and available in 24.125GHz and
24.200GHz versions for worldwide deployment
Advanced In-Radar Traffic Statistics collection option now available