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HAWKEYE RADAR INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE GUIDE

Hawkeye Radar Installation and
Maintenance Guide
The installation and maintenance guide has been devised as an overview and
explanation of the Hawkeye radar sensor, system components and accessory parts for
traffic engineers, signal technicians and contractors.
The document covers the installation of the Hawkeye Radar sensor at the intersection
and post-installation network requirements so that the solution can operate as
expected.
Note:
It is important that the parties responsible for the installation and maintenance of the
Hawkeye radar carefully read through the details of this manual prior to installing,
maintaining or monitoring the system.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 – Introduction
CHAPTER 2 – Tools and Equipment
CHAPTER 3 – Prerequisites: Prior to Mounting the Radar Sensor
Determine Where to Mount the Radar Sensor
Install Extension Arms
Pull Network Cable
CHAPTER 4 – Mounting the Radar Assembly
The Pole Bracket
The Middle Bracket
The Radar and Camera Bracket Assembly
Mount the Pole Bracket Assembly
Attach the Middle Bracket to the Radar and Camera Bracket Assembly
Attach the Middle Bracket to the Pole Bracket Assembly
CHAPTER 5 – Terminating the Network Connections
CHAPTER 6 – Grounding and Connecting
Ground the Ethernet Surge Protector
Connect the Equipment in the Cabinet
Install the Equipment Panel and Connect Network Cables
Ground the Equipment Panel
CHAPTER 7 – Installing the Processing Unit
Installing the Processing Unit
Verify Communication
Radar Communication
Context Camera Communication
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 8 – Alignment of Camera and Radar
Context Camera Alignment
Radar Alignment
Elevation
Roll
Azimuth or Rotation Angle
Disable Snap-to-Lane
CHAPTER 9 – Adjustments and Validation
Mounting Bracket Sensor Rotation Adjustment Bolts
Rotate Sensor for Fine-Tuned Adjustment
Adjusting Sensor on the Map
Adjusting Sensor to Presence and Advance Zones
Adjusting Sensor to Lanes
Enable Snap-to-Lane
Save Configuration
CHAPTER 10 – Networking Needs Post-Installation
Networking Bandwidth
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Hawkeye is a third generation 3D-UHD UMRR with unprecedented detection and data
collection capability. The radar can not only detect vehicles at the stop bar, but also up
to 1000 feet away from it. It provides separation in speed, range and angle with nearly
100% accuracy, and utilizes high-speed modulation of adaptive beams to achieve
those characteristics.
To take full advantage of the technology, the traffic professionals and any deployment
project parties must ensure that the solution components and adjacent parts are
properly assembled and installed. Rhythm has been partnering with top manufacturers
with proven track record of development and innovation in the field of traffic and
overall detection technologies.
The Hawkeye hardware solution components and physical parts have been approved
for quality by Agency Standards: UL497B and UL508A. They are compliant and
compatible with NEMA TS1 and TS2 traffic cabinets and controllers via industry
standard connections. The Hawkeye radar solution has been devised to integrate well
with both Rhythm owned deployments and with new, brand agnostic solutions.
Tip: For information on monitoring the Hawkeye data analytics soware, refer to the
Hawkeye ASPM User Guide.
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction

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CHAPTER 2 - Tools
and Equipment
Tools and Equipment Needed
• 10 mm socket and socket wrench or combination wrench
• Slotted screwdriver
• Band straps and fastening tool
• Network cable tester
• Shielded RJ45 connectors and crimping tool
• 12 AWG copper wire; wire strippers
Network Cable Terminations
All network cable terminations should be pinned according to EIA/TIA T568B
specifications.
Fig. 1 Wiring with RJ45 Pinouts per T-568B Standard

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Determine Where to Mount the Radar Sensor
The radar sensor will need to be mounted to a ridged pole.
• If mounting on a mast arm, the radar sensor should be mounted out on the
mast arm in front of on-coming traffic, but no more than 1/3 of the length of
mast arm from the upright. The mast arm should be near horizontally level.
Install Extension Arms
• If installing on a vertical pole, extension arms can be used to provide a more
direct view of the on-coming traffic for the radar sensor. If extension arms are
being used, ensure they are installed.
• If installing on a diagonal mast arm, a vertical extension pole must be used.
The included mounting bracket is unable to rotate the radar sensor enough to
face the approaching traffic, so rotation on the vertical pole is required.
Pull Network Cable
Outdoor, direct burial-rated CAT5e or better (CAT6 recommended) cable needs to be
run to the location where the radar sensor will be installed.
CHAPTER 3 – Prerequisites:
Prior to Mounting the Radar Sensor

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The Pole Bracket
The radar and monitoring camera bracket consists of three major parts. Some assembly
will occur during mounting. The pole bracket contains an ethernet surge protector and
grounding lug.
Fig. 2 Assembly of Pole Bracket with Surge Protector
CHAPTER 4 – Mounting the
Radar Assebly
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The Middle Bracket
The middle bracket will connect the pole bracket to the radar and camera bracket
assembly. It supports adjustments for the radar to be rotated (le/right) and tilted (up/
down).
Fig. 3 The Middle Bracket
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CHAPTER 4 – Mounting the Radar Assebly
The Radar and Camera Bracket Assembly
The radar camera bracket assembly contains the radar sensor and camera mounted on
a single bracket.
Fig. 4 The Radar and Camera Unit Assembled

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Mount the Pole Bracket Assembly
Mount the Pole Bracket Assembly as level as possible in all directions, but with a slight
incline.
• If the mast arm rises significantly, mount the bracket on the most level section
of the mast arm closest to the vertical pole.
• If this causes the radar sensor to be mounted more than half-way out on the
mast arm, then the radar bracket must be mounted to the vertical pole or a
small vertical pole extension must be used.
Fig. 5 Pole Bracket Assembly with Incline Set

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CHAPTER 4 – Mounting the Radar Assebly
Attach the Middle Bracket to the Radar and Camera Bracket Assembly
The Middle Bracket will need to be assembled to the Radar and Camera bracket using
four M6x16 mm bolts. Ensure the Middle Bracket is oriented to pivot on the top bolts,
with the tilt adjustment opening at the bottom. These bolts are used to adjust the tilt/
depression angle of the radar sensor.
Note: Use a 10 mm wrench to tighten the bolts.
Fig. 6 Middle Bracket Facing the Radar and Camera Bracket
Fig. 7 Middle Bracket Holding the Tilted Sensor

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Attach the Middle Bracket to the Pole Bracket Assembly
Next,attachthe Middle Bracket tothe PoleBracket Assembly, whichisalreadymounted
to the pole, using two M6x16 mm bolts. These two bolts can be used to adjust the
rotation of the radar le and right.
Note: Use a 10 mm wrench to tighten the bolts.
Fig. 8 Middle Bracket Attached to Pole Bracket Assembly
Fig. 9 Hardware Assembly Ready

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CHAPTER 5 - Terminating the
Network Connections
1. Pull the ethernet cable to the IN port of the ethernet surge protector and provide
enough excess for a drip loop.
2. Terminate the burial rated CAT5e (or better) field ethernet cable using a shielded
RJ45 connector.
3. Open the ethernet surge protector enclosure by removing the 4 Philips-head screws.
Tip: The screws are captive, so they do not need to be removed from the cover
completely.
4. Remove the cable gland caps and pull out or push through the split ring sealing
insert. The PCB for the Ethernet surge protector is labeled with ports IN and OUT.
Fig. 10 Surge Protector with In and Out Connectors Fastened

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CHAPTER 5 –Terminating the Network Connections
5. Install the cable gland cap over the network cable, insert the sealing ring, and
connect the network cable from the traffic cabinet to the IN port inside the ethernet
surge protector enclosure. Ensure the beveled side of the sealing ring faces out.
6. Pull slightly on the Ethernet cable to ensure it is locked into the Ethernet port.
7. Insert the sealing ring into the gland completely and then attach the cap.
Fig. 11 Ethernet Cable Fitted into the Surge Protector
Fig. 12 Ethernet Cable Attached to the PCB In Port

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CHAPTER 5 –Terminating the Network Connections
8. Perform the same process for the radar network cable. The network cable from the
radar is already terminated with a shielded RJ45 connector. Pull it through the holes in
the middle bracket and insert it into the OUT side of the ethernet surge protector.
9. Install the cover on the enclosure. The image below shows what the final assembly
will look like.
Fig. 14 Final Assembly with Sensor
Fig. 13 Radar Cable Pulled Through the Connector

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Fig. 15 Grounding Going through the Pole
Ground the Ethernet Surge Protector
1. Connect a 12 AWG or thicker copper wire to the provided ground lug.
2. Run the wire to the base of the pole and attach it to the ground rod. If a ground rod
is not available, attach the ground wire to the mast arm or extension arm directly.
Connect the Equipment in the Cabinet
This installation guide does not cover connecting the In|Sync processor or other
Processing Unit to the traffic cabinet or connecting various other modules that are used
to interface the Processing Unit to vehicle detection, ped detection, and controller
inputs and outputs. Refer to the In|Sync Installation or Hawkeye Cabinet Installation
manual for that information.
Install the Equipment Panel and Connect Network Cables
1. Make sure that the equipment panel contains the following components:
• 24 VDC power supply
• 48 VDC power supply
• 10/100 unmanaged non-PoE network switch
• 4x single port passive PoE injector and Ethernet surge protectors
• DIN Relay
CHAPTER 6 – Grounding
and Connecting

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CHAPTER 6 – Grounding and Connecting
2. Aer installing the equipment panel to a side wall or shelf, plug the two AC power
cables into the surge protected AC power strip provided. This will power the 24 VDC
and 48 VDC power supplies.
3. Next, connect the field network cables for the radar sensors to the 4x single port 48
VDC passive PoE injector and Ethernet surge protectors. The ports are labeled Radar.
The radar devices should be connected to the ports in this order for simplicity:
a) Port 1: North Bound radar
b) Port 2: South Bound radar
c) Port 3: East Bound radar
d) Port 4: West Bound radar
Note: These are passive PoE/always-on PoE network ports. Do not connect
anything except the radar sensors to these ports or you will risk damage to your
network port or device.
4. The DIN rail mounted fuses are 1 A slow blow. Numbers 1-4 have to correspond to
the labeled PoE injector ports.
Fig. 16 Connecting Network Cables to Equipment Panel

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CHAPTER 6 – Grounding and Connecting
Ground the Equipment Panel
1. Connect a 12 AWG or thicker gauge copper wire to the ground lug or ground bar.
2. Connect the other end of the wire to the traffic cabinet earth ground bus bar.
Fig. 17 Fastening the Ground Wire to the Traffic Cabinet

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CHAPTER 7 – Installing the
Processing Unit
Installing the Processing Unit
1. Position the processing unit on a shelf or install with rack mount brackets.
2. Connect the green 3-conductor 24 VDC power cable from the equipment panel’s
24 VDC power supply to the processing unit.
3. The processing unit has two network ports, each with a specific purpose. The LAN
port is designated to be connected to the traffic network via the cabinet network
switch used to provide communications between all the traffic cabinets on the corridor.
Connect the LAN port to an available port on the cabinet network switch. Only the
processing unit will be connected to the traffic network.
4. Connect the SENSOR port on the processing unit to an available port on the network
switch on the equipment panel. The ports should be labeled Sensor Port.
Fig. 18 Connecting the Processing Unit to the Network