TIAPD300K-Band FMCW Ranging Radar

PD300 FMCW Radar User Manual and Installation Guide K-Band FMCW Ranging Radar Built Type: PD300-DFT, PD300-OFD Rev 0.3, June 2011 Houston Radar LLC 13814 Sherburn Manor Dr. Cypress .TX Http://www.Houston-Radar.com Email: [email protected] Contact: 1-888-602-3111 PD300 in Weatherproof Enclosure PD300-DFT PD300 Open Frame Version PD300-OFD Houston Radar PD300 User Manual Page 2 of 25 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. This device carries FCC modular approval and as such is labeled with FCC ID TIAPD300. 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 PD300 module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: TIAPD300” or “Contains FCC ID: TIAPD300.” Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. Houston Radar PD300 User Manual Page 3 of 25 Warning: PD300-OFD 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. Note: Specifications may change without notice. Note: Not liable for typographical errors or omissions. Houston Radar PD300 User Manual Page 4 of 25 Table Of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 5 INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 6 MOUNTING: ................................................................................................................. 6 APPLICATION OPTIMIZED OPERATING MODES: .............................................................. 6 RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURE FOR THE PD300-OFD: ..................................................... 8 HOOKUP:...................................................................................................................... 8 Power Input: ............................................................................................................ 8 Serial Connection: ................................................................................................... 9 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION: .......................................................................................... 11 RADAR DETECTION ZONE: .......................................................................................... 11 RADAR RESOLUTION: ................................................................................................. 12 INITIAL ONE TIME SETUP: ................................................................................... 13 USER SELECTED OPERATING MODES: ......................................................................... 14 Highway mode (side firing only) ............................................................................ 14 Intersection mode (side or front firing) .................................................................. 14 Highway mode (front firing only) ........................................................................... 14 USER CONFIGURED DETECTION LANES: ...................................................................... 14 BACKGROUND CLUTTER COMPENSATION: ................................................................... 15 Choosing a CTC value:.......................................................................................... 16 Internal Clock: ...................................................................................................... 17 USING THE SUPPLIED WINDOWS PROGRAM TO CONFIGURE THE RADAR: ....................... 17 PD300 Basic Application Setup: ............................................................................ 18 PD300 Lane Setup: ................................................................................................ 19 PD300 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 24 GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 24 APPROVALS................................................................................................................ 24 DATA INTERFACES ..................................................................................................... 24 MECHANICAL ............................................................................................................. 24 APPENDIX A: HOOKING UP TO THE TRIGGER OUTPUTS ON THE RADAR ...................................................................................................................................... 25 Houston Radar PD300 User Manual Page 5 of 25 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Houston Radar Ranging Radar PD300. This state of the art 24GHz K-band microwave frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar is specifically designed for the license free battery and solar operated presence detection market. Unlike regular Doppler radars, FMCW radars are capable of measuring range and detecting stationary targets. Typical applications include ground loop replacement, multi-lane traffic counters, mid- block detectors, vehicle actuated signals and intrusion detectors. Utilizing high performance, ultra low power DSP (Digital Signal Processing) te…

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Authority to Act as Agent Date: June 30, 2011 American Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Avenue Suite C110 McLean, VA 22101 To Whom It May Concern: Professional Testing (EMI) Inc. of 1601 FM 1460 Suite B, Round Rock TX 78664, is authorized to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications to American Certification Body, Inc. (ACB). We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002 (b) , to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. Thank you, Agency Agreement Expiration Date: 06/30/2012 By: __________________________ Vipin Malik (Signature) (Print name) Title: CEO On behalf of: Houston Radar LLC Telephone: 281-382-7303 Date: 06/30/2011

Request for Confidentiality Date: July 1, 2011 Subject: Confidentiality Request for: ______TIAPD300______ Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 10, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Exhibit Short Term Permanent Block Diagrams Short Term External Photos Short Term Permanent* 1 Internal Photos Short Term Permanent Operation Description/Theory of Operation Short Term Permanent Parts List & Placement/BOM Short Term Permanent Tune-Up Procedure Short Term Permanent Schematics Short Term Test Setup Photos Short Term Permanent* User’s Manual *Note: We request that the internal photos be kept confidential because our product is typically installed on poles inside traffic monitoring equipment and not accessible by the general public, but by a technician. The general public therefore does not have access to an internal view of our product. Public disclosure of this information might be harmful to the company and provide unjustified benefits to our competitors. Houston Radar LLC has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage we have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of 180 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify ACB in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public. ACB will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. NOTE for Industry Canada Applications: The applicant understands that until such time that IC distinguishes between Short Term and Permanent Confidentiality, either type of marked exhibit above will simply be marked Confidential when submitted to IC. Sincerely, By: __________________________ (CEO) Vipin Malik (Signature/Title 2 ) (Print name) 1 2

1601 North A.W. Grimes Blvd., Suite B Round Rock, TX 78665 e-mail: [email protected] (512) 244-3371 Fax: (512) 244-1846 July 21, 2011 On behalf of Houston Radar, LLC, Professional Testing (EMI), Inc. is seeking a modular approval for the PD300 Doppler Radar. Requirements listed in FCC Part 15.212 are addressed below. 1) The device has a RF shield installed. The RF portion of the device is a Gunn Oscillator which is enclosed in a solid metal case. Please refer to the internal photographs. 2) The external data inputs are routed to a microcontroller. All of the data inputs are buffered. 3) The RF portion of the device contains internal power supply regulation. 4) The antenna requirement is addressed in the test report. 5) The module was tested in a stand alone configuration. It is intended to be used as a Serial device. While testing the unit was powered using an external 12 Volt Battery 6) A sticker is affixed to the back side of the EUT. The manual contains the explicit directions to label the exterior of the the device into which the EUT is integrated with “Contains FCC ID:TIAPD300”. 7) The Users Manual explains that any modifications may strictly void the certification and a separate approval must be obtained. 8) The device is very low power. The maximum rated power of the device is 5mW. The device is not intended to be mounted within 20 cm of a human. The device is therefore exempt from SAR evaluation. Layne Lueckemeyer Product Development Engineer

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PD300 FrontPD300 PD300 FrontPD300 Field Strength and Occupied Bandwidth Photographs PD300 FrontPD300 Close View PD300 RearPD300 Side Radiated Emissions Photographs Equip. Under Test: FMCW Microwave Radar Witness' Name: Vipin Malik / Sergei Sharonov Purchase Order #: 81126 Supervisor: Jason Haley Project Number: 12538-10 Test Technician: Layne Lueckemeyer Customer: Houston Radar EUT Part #: PD300 Section: 15.109 Test Date(s): 6/27/2011 EUT Serial #: 1 Professional Testing, EMI, Inc. Test Method: ANSI C63.4–2003: “Methods of Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz” (incorporated by In accordance with: FCC Part 15.109 - Code of Federal Regulations Part 47, Subpart B - Unintentional Radiators, Radiated Emissions Limits