viafalcon BASIC radar detector

viafalcon BASIC radar detector

The viafalcon BASIC is a microprocessor-controlled radar detector for movement and speed detection applications at long distance range. It detects approaching and/or leaving vehicles and pedestrians (detection direction adjustable) within a narrow detection zone defined by its 12° x 17° antenna beam — reaching cars at up to 250 m.

If the adjustable speed threshold is exceeded, the detector sets its signal output (relay) for an adjustable hold time — the classic trigger for speed warning signs and speed-activated variable message signs. Parameters are set via the serial RS232 interface or manually through switches, and the detection sensitivity is adjustable in 5 steps.

Features

• Long detection range: up to 250 m (cars)

• Narrow detection zone with 12° x 17° patch antenna

• Detects vehicles and pedestrians, approaching and/or leaving (uni- or bidirectional)

• Relay signal output with adjustable speed threshold and hold time

• Detection sensitivity adjustable in 5 steps

• Parameter setting via serial RS232 interface and manually through switches

• Battery discharge protection for 6 V, 12 V and 24 V systems

Technical data

• Sensor type: CW stereo-Doppler radar, planar module

• Transmit frequency & power: 24.165 GHz / 100 mW (EIRP)

• Detected speed range: 0.7–255 km/h

• Power supply (nom / min–max): 12 V / 5.4–30 V DC

• Current consumption @ 12 V DC: 40 mA

• Signal outputs: 1 relay, LED; data outputs: no

• Interface: RS 232 (ASCII, 8N1, 9600 Baud)

• Operating temperature range: -40° to +70° C

• Housing: 125 x 80 x 57 mm (H x W x D), protection class IP 66

Options

• 230 V version

• 3 relays with separate thresholds

• 1 relay with minimum and maximum threshold

• Ball joint fixture for mounting on various posts, fork mounting

Fields of application

Speed warning signs, speed-activated variable message signs (VMS), wrong-direction driver detection, economic replacement of inductive loops, railway surveillance and movement detection