User's Manual

environment. The DC310-DFT should be mounted such that the text “Houston Radar” on
the face of the unit is horizontal.
Pick a location where the traffic is free flowing and the DC310 has at least 100 feet
(30m) of unobstructed road in either direction. Avoid mounting within 100 feet (30m) of
congestion points such as stop signs, sharp turns and traffic signals. Avoid mounting
where trees, branches or other objects are obstructing the view of the traffic.
Mount on the side of a two lane undivided road to measure both directions. Mount within
12 feet (3.6m) off to the side of the road. We recommend making the incoming direction
the closer lane.
Mount in the median of a four lane divided road to measure both directions. Pick a
location where the median is no more than 12 (3.6m) feet wide.
Mounting on the side of a 4 lane divided road will allow the DC310 to capture only the
closest two incoming lanes accurately.
Radar may be mounted typically with 0 to 10 feet offset to the side of the road or in
middle of median that is no more than 12 feet wide.
Mount DC310 at least 6 feet (1.8m) high but no more than 10 feet (3m) high. Adjust the
tilt to point down to look at a spot about 75 to 100 feet (20 to 30m) in front of the radar.
You may mount as low as 4 feet (1.2m) if the location has low traffic density and you are
on an undivided two lane road.
When installing on the side of the road point DC310 slightly inwards towards the road.
When installing in the median between opposite flowing traffic, do not angle the DC310
towards either side. You should still tilt the DC310 down to point about 100 (30m) feet in
front of the mounting location.