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