viafalcon NET 3 radar detector

viafalcon NET 3 radar detector

The viafalcon NET 3 is a microprocessor-controlled radar detector with network communication, developed for use in traffic management systems. Its RS 485 multipoint communication supplies nearly real-time data to a traffic controller, and every viafalcon NET is assigned a unique network address — up to 15 detectors can share one bus line.

With its 11° x 18° antenna, the NET 3 can be mounted overhead or in sidefire position, projecting an elliptic radar spot on the lane. At a typical mounting angle of 45°, the detector delivers speed, a profile value for vehicle classification and the inter-vehicle net time gap for every passing vehicle, with adjustable detection direction and sensitivity. An RS 485 / RS 232 network adapter for simple PC connection is optionally available.

Features

• RS 485 multipoint network communication with nearly real-time data delivery

• Unique network address per detector — up to 15 detectors per bus line

• 11° x 18° patch antenna for overhead or sidefire mounting with elliptic radar spot on the lane

• Delivers speed, profile value for vehicle classification and net time gap per vehicle

• Detects approaching and/or leaving vehicles (detection direction adjustable)

• Adjustable detection sensitivity

• Long range: up to 250 m (cars)

Technical data

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

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

• Detected speed range: 0.5–255 km/h

• Power supply (nom / min–max): 12 V / 8–36 V DC

• Current consumption @ 12 V DC: 65 mA

• Data outputs: yes; protocol CSMA/CD, binary, up to 115000 Baud

• Interface: RS 485

• Operating temperature range: -40° to +85° C

• Housing: 120 x 120 x 90 mm (H x W x D), protection class IP 66

Options

• RS 485 / RS 232 network adapter for serial PC connection

• Integrated male socket with female cable connector

Fields of application

Radar detector networks connected to traffic management or traffic counter systems (single vehicle data, counting, classification, speed, net time gap), traffic jam warning, wrong-direction driver warning, traffic density and travel time calculation, tunnel surveillance