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RADAR DETECTION KIT INSTALL GUIDE
LEVEL 4
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The MUTCD states that an RRFB shall only be installed to function as a pedestrian-actuated
conspicuity enhancement. The MX Radar Detection Kit is meant to trigger MX systems to flash
when a vehicle is detected.
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1.0 MX Radar Detection Kit Components
The MX Radar Detection Kit is used to activate Carmanah MX systems when a moving vehicle is detected.
Applications include wrong-way driver systems, LED stop signs, railroad crossing beacons and intersection
conflict warning beacons.
When ordered with the Advanced Statistics option, the radar module collects and saves vehicle traffic data that
can be downloaded and analyzed. For instructions on the use of this option, see the associated user manual
included with the system.
The MX Radar Detection Kit components are shown and described below.
Cable ties (4)
MX radar interface PCB assembly
Interface PCB mount standoffs (2)
Radar mount assembly
Radar module & cable assembly (includes hardware to fasten
to mount)
Radar module to interface PCB connection: provides power to radar
module and passes activation and programming signals.
Programming interface:connects to supplied Programming Kit to
allow adjustment of radar module settings if required. Also used with
Advanced Statistics option to download traffic data.
Radar mount: side of pole mount for radar module. Can be through-
bolted or banded to pole.
Radar module: detects oncoming vehicles and activates Carmanah
MX system(s).
Programming Kit (not shown): allows adjustment of radar module
settings. With the Advanced Statistics option, allows for downloading of
traffic data. Includes a communications adapter and PC USB interface
cable. One kit can service any number of systems equipped with the
Radar Detection Kit.
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2.0 Operation
When used with a single Carmanah MX system1, the Radar Detection Kit triggers that system’s flasher module(s)
(MX RRFB Module, MX Beacon Module, and/or MX LED Sign Module). When installed with multiple linked2
Carmanah MX systems, one or more Radar Detection Kits will activate all linked systems’ flasher modules.
The radar module used in the Radar Detection Kit is the Houston Radar DR600. The radar operates in the 24 -
24.25 GHz band and is configured using PC-based software.
Whenever the radar module detects the motion of a vehicle, it shorts the connected MX power module's input
terminals to ground, activating the flasher modules of that system and those of any linked systems. The radar
module is configured by default to trigger an activation of the MX system(s) whenever it detects a vehicle
approaching at 5 – 206 mph. These and other radar settings can be changed using the Programming Kit, see
Section 4 for details.
When the radar module stops detecting a vehicle’s motion, either because the vehicle has stopped or has moved
out of the detection zone, it stops shorting the trigger input terminals. The connected MX system and any linked
systems will then continue to flash according to each system's Duration setting, which is set separately for each
MX system.
1An MX system is defined as a power module wired to at least one flasher module or trigger kit. The elements of one system
are typically mounted on a single pole.
2Linking two or more MX systems allows any trigger activation to activate the flasher modules of all linked systems and
synchronizes their flashing. See the MX Level 1 Planner and MX Field App Guide for details.
Beacons and LED sign modules will flash continuously by default using the Always On operating
mode. To flash only when triggered by the radar, set the operating mode to Trigger using the MX
Field App. (RRFB modules operate only in Trigger mode.)
To make all linked MX systems flash for the same length of time, set the systems' Duration
setting to be the same. The default Duration setting is 20 seconds; it can be set to a variety of
preset values between 5 and 3600 seconds.
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3.0 Installation
The following is a summary of the installation sequence of the Radar Detection Kit:
1. Determine installation location on pole for Radar Detection Kit.
2. Install Carmanah MX system on pole per supplied instructions.
3. Install MX radar interface PCBA into MX power module.
4. Drill holes for radar cable and bolts, if required.
5. Fish radar cable, install radar and mount to pole.
6. Aim radar module.
7. Connect and configure radar module, if required.
8. Test system.
3.1 Determine Installation Location on Pole
The radar module should be mounted on the pole so that its front surface directly faces and has an unobstructed
view of oncoming traffic. The radar module cable is 9.8 ft long; to allow sufficient cable slack, the vertical distance
between the radar mount and the MX system should be at most 7 ft.
For optimal radar performance:
•Mount radar at least 6 ft above the ground (for maximum range).
•Minimize the angle between target traffic and the radar module.
3.2 Install Carmanah MX system on Pole
Use the instructions supplied with your system to install the Carmanah MX system onto the pole.
If the radar module can’t be located near the side of the road, it may need to be pointed further
up the road to detect vehicles effectively.
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3.3 Install Radar Detection PCBA into MX Power Module
1. Open the MX power module lid or door and remove and set aside the two screws indicated from the
Power Module PCBA. Thread the two provided standoffs into the holes and tighten firmly.
2. For MX 100, 200 and 300, use one of the provided cable ties to fasten the wires to the interface PCB
feature shown. For MX 400, route the three wires away from the interface PCB as shown.
3. Use the two screws removed earlier to fasten
the interface PCB assembly to the standoffs.
If the standoffs are difficult to thread in, temporarily loosen the other four power module screws
to improve fastener alignment and prevent cross-threading.
For MX 400, avoid pinching the
existing trigger and module wires
when tightening the interface PCB
screws.
MX 100, MX 200, MX 300
MX 400
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4. Remove the insulation on the ends of the three wires.
5. For MX 100, MX 200 and MX 300: depress the terminal buttons with a small tool and insert the stripped
wires into the terminal positions shown. Take care to avoid any stray wire strands.
6. For MX 400:
•Remove the left-most cable tie shown.
•Loosen the three terminal screws shown.
•Match the white, red and black wire colors with the
codes on the label under the terminal block as
shown.
•Insert the stripped wires under the terminal plates.
•Re-tighten the terminal screws firmly.
•Replace the removed cable tie with one of those
provided.
White
Red
Black
Remove
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3.4 Drill Holes for Radar Cable and Mount Through Bolts
If routing the radar cable inside the pole, drill a 5/8" hole in the center of where the radar mount will attach to the
pole. If through-bolting the radar mount, drill two 7/16" holes above and below as shown, through both sides of the
pole.
3.5 Fish Radar Cable, Install Radar & Mount to Pole
Install the radar module into the mount saddle with the cable facing down and fasten with the supplied spacers,
washers and screws as shown. Fish the radar cable through the mount, into the pole and up or down to the
Carmanah MX system. Bolt or band the radar mount to the pole.
Install the radar module with its cable facing down to optimize both detection range and
resistance to water ingress.
Pole mount to pole hardware not supplied.
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3.6 Aim Radar Module
Adjust the radar tilt and pan so its front face points directly at oncoming traffic. Tighten the hardware firmly to lock
it in place.
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3.7 Connect and Configure Radar Module
Plug the radar cable connector onto its mate on the interface PCB within the MX power module. Turn the barrel
firmly clockwise to lock the connectors together.
For MX 300, fasten the radar cable to one of the features on the power module chassis with a cable tie.
MX 300
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For MX 100, MX 200 and MX 400, fasten the radar cable to the two slots on the interface PCB and again to a
strain relief feature on the enclosure as shown.
The radar module is configured from the factory to trigger an activation whenever an oncoming vehicle is detected
approaching at a speed of at least 5 mph. Changes from the default settings are often unnecessary. Reasons for
changing the radar’s configuration include:
•To change the detection speed limits (the minimum and maximum speeds that will trigger an activation)
•To increase or decrease the sensitivity of the radar module
•You’ve ordered the Advanced Statistics option and wish to configure data logging options or read traffic
statistics from the radar module
•To configure the radar module for a less common application (e.g., a radar-activated minimum speed
sign)
If it is necessary to configure the radar module, see Section 4.
MX 100
MX 200
MX 400
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