Radar security system with radar sensors
One of the major advantages of using radar for machine and plant protection is that it is non-optical. Where dust, water, smoke, vapor, wood chips or moisture would normally cause unstable protection or cause an unwanted emergency stop/machine stop, this is not the case with a radar sensor protection system.
The radar protection system of Inxpect is designed to detect the access or presence of operators in hazardous areas. They also have the ability to dynamically set detection and warning zones.
- Restart prevention: Inxpect's radar protection prevents machines from restarting while operators are in the hazardous area.
- Access protection: If an operator gets closer to the hazardous area, the radar protection system puts the machine in a safe state.
Radar technology
Other safety products recognize this as a hazardous situation and switch to a safe situation. This is seen by an operator as a false interruption. By using radar protection that ignores small objects and recognizes people, these situations are prevented. Even without direct visibility, the system only responds to people and ignores other objects and substances.
Advanced communication and customisation capabilities with radar protection
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| Dynamic modification of detection zones | Improved communication with machines | Safe configuration | Reaction time < 100 ms |
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The sensor parameters can be configured in real time, allowing for dynamic modification of the detection zone. This feature makes Inxpect sensors perfect solutions for mobile robot applications. |
The sensor parameters can be configured in real time, allowing for dynamic modification of the detection zone. This feature makes Inxpect sensors perfect solutions for mobile robot applications. |
Whether you choose USB or Ethernet for configuring Inxpect Safety Radar products, we have got you covered. In all cases, Inxpect control units and the Inxpect Safety application work together in complete safety. |
With reaction times lower than 100 ms, you can save space and reduce the area needed to stop the machine. |
Table summarising radar sensors and their specifications
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S101A |
S201A |
S201A-W |
S203A-W |
S201A-MLR |
S201A-WL |
S203A-WL |
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| Vertical angle coverage | W30°/N15° | 20° | 12° | 20° | 12° | ||
| Field of view | Symmetric | Symmetric Asymmetric Corridor/(door)passage |
Symmetric | Symmetric Asymmetric Corridor/(door)passage |
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| Maximum target speed | 1.6 m/s | 2 m/s | 4 m/s | ||||
| Minimum installable distance | 1 m | 0.5 m | 0.2 m | 0.5 m | 0.2 m | ||
| Adjustable Radar Cross Section | - | - | - | - |  |
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| Maximum switching distance | 4 m | 5 m | 5 m | 5 m | 9 m | 9 m | 9 m |
| Restart timeout | 10 s | 4 s | |||||
| Frequency | 24 GHz | 60 GHz | |||||
| Degree of protection | IP67 | ||||||
| Connector | 2x M12 5-pin connector | ||||||
| Article numbers | IT100006 | IT100004 | IT100030 | IT100032 | IT100029 | IT100031 | IT100033 |
Table summarising sensor controllers and their specifications
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C201A-PNS |
C201A-F |
C202A |
C203A |
C201B-P |
C201B-F |
C202B |
C203B |
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Features and Specifications |
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| Fieldbus | PROFIsafe MODBUS | FSoE MODBUS | MODBUS | - | PROFIsafe MODBUS | FSoE MODBUS | MODBUS | - |
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| Configuration | Ethernet / USB | USB | Ethernet / USB | USB | ||||
| Dynamic setting of detection fields | 32 in real time | 8 in real time* | 32 in real time | 8 in real time | ||||
| Output | 4 OSSD of 2 dual channel safety outputs | |||||||
| Degree of protection | IP20 | |||||||
| Article numbers | IT100023 | IT100034 | IT100025 | IT100024 | IT100035 | IT100036 | IT100037 | IT100038 |
* Vanaf FW 2.0.0.
Corridor FOV for accurate detection in narrow passages and aisles
The Corridor FOV (Field of View) of Inxpect's radar sensors is an important feature designed to optimize the sensor's performance when detecting objects in narrow corridors or passageways. By using the Corridor FOV, the sensor can concentrate the data on the area where objects are likely to appear, improving the accuracy of the sensor and reducing the likelihood of false-positive detections.
How does the Corridor FOV work?
Instead of a wide FOV that can detect objects in all directions, the Corridor FOV is focused on detecting objects within a limited zone. This is particularly useful in applications such as warehouses and distribution centers where narrow aisles and passageways are common. By limiting the FOV to the area of interest, the sensor can better focus on the objects and reduce background noise caused by objects outside the FOV.
Dynamically adjustable
The Corridor FOV is available on both W and WL versions of the inxpect radar sensors.
Radar sensor S201A-W & S203A-W
On the W versions, the opening of each field of view is dynamically adjustable in 5° steps over a range of 10° to 100°.
Radar sensor S201A-WL & S203A-WL
On the WL versions, the opening of each field of view can be dynamically adjusted in 5° steps over a range of 10° to 100° (0-5 m) and over a range of 10° to 40° (5-9 m). This provides increasingly modular capabilities for all industrial applications.
The benefits of asymmetric FOV in radar sensors from Inxpect
Inxpect radar sensors offer an asymmetric FOV function that can adjust the detection range of the sensor in specific directions. This provides significant benefits in various applications, from industrial automation to security and surveillance.
Adapting to the specific requirements of the application
Instead of a symmetric field of view that is equally wide in all directions, the asymmetric FOV can adjust the detection range of the radar sensor to the specific requirements of the application. This can improve the accuracy and performance of the sensor by allowing it to focus on a specific object or area, such as a machine component or assembly line.
Applications in industrial automation
In industrial applications, an asymmetric FOV can be used to detect the movement of objects along a production line. By adjusting the FOV to the specific angles of the line, the sensor can focus on the movements of the parts and improve the accuracy of the detection. This can increase productivity and help optimize the production line.
Applications in security and surveillance
In security applications, the asymmetric FOV can be used to detect the movement of people or vehicles along a specific road or path. By focusing the FOV on a specific direction, the sensor can be directed towards the movement in that direction and reduce unnecessary detections in other directions. This reduces the chance of false-positive detections and improves the efficiency of the sensor, which is particularly useful for monitoring sensitive areas.
Features and specifications radar security system
The radar sensors offer numerous advanced features and specifications to meet the stringent requirements of various industries. With the ability to use up to six sensors per controller, our radar security systems are perfectly customizable to your specific needs. The sensors are designed with a protection rating of IP67 (sensor), making them resistant to dust and water and ideal for use in challenging environments.
The systems offer a restart timeout of 4 and 10 seconds, allowing operators to work safely without unnecessary delays. The radar sensors operate at frequencies of 24 and 60 GHz, providing accurate detection in various applications.
These sensors are deployable up to SIL 2, PL d and category 3, meaning they meet high safety standards for a wide range of applications. Additionally, the controllers are equipped with a USB or Ethernet/PROFIsafe interface, making them easy to integrate and configure into your existing systems. The systems have up to four OSSD outputs and can support up to 32 zone sets.
Field of view
Regarding the field of view, our sensors offer various options for optimal adaptation to your specific environment. There are two fixed angle options available: 110° horizontal and 30° vertical (wide) or 50° horizontal and 15° vertical (narrow). Additionally, our radar sensors offer a configurable field of view of 10-100° horizontal and 20° vertical, with adjustments possible in increments of 10°.
This versatility ensures that our radar sensors can be perfectly tailored to the requirements of your application and environment. Additionally, our radar sensors have a maximum range of 9 meters, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
Software for radar security
The software enables easy and intuitive configuration and subsequent validation of the coverage area. The Inxpect Safety App is a software application that can be installed on any PC or Mac and guides users through the configuration of Inxpect safety radar systems' volumetric coverage areas, I/O interface configuration and system parameter settings, and the validation process. It is an integral part of all Inxpect safety systems.
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System validation |
| Easily set all sensor and control unit parameters, as well as importing machine layouts in different formats. | Reporting on the status of the control unit and individual sensors, outputs, and inputs. | The Inxpect safety app guides users through system validation and the production of validation reports. |
Set up complete safety system with safety PLC
The power of radar safety lies in the collaboration between advanced systems such as those from Inxpect and safety PLCs like the Reer Safety Mosaic M1. By integrating these systems, a complete safety system is created that detects both objects and people in hazardous areas and activates the appropriate safety measures.
Inxpect's radar safety system acts as a sensor that accurately identifies people and objects in high-risk zones. Once a dangerous situation is detected, the system sends this information via the Inxpect controller to the safety PLC. This Mosaic safety PLC analyzes the data and takes appropriate actions to minimize risk, such as stopping machinery or activating warning signals.
The Inxpect controller supports protocols such as PROFIsafe, EtherCAT Safety, and MODBUS, ensuring seamless and reliable data exchange between the systems.
Static Object Detection with radar sensors
Static object detection is an advanced feature that further improves the safety and efficiency of industrial applications. By using this function, radar sensors can detect stationary objects within their coverage area and safely stop the machine. This helps to prevent potential collisions and damage to both the machine and objects in the surrounding environment.
Mobile applications
Static object detection is particularly useful for mobile applications such as overhead cranes, AGVs, and autonomous vehicles, where unexpected obstacles may occur during operation. By integrating this feature into your safety system, you can benefit from increased operational reliability and a safer working environment for both humans and machines.
Use cases - Radar security
Restart prevention
Restart prevention plays a crucial role in increasing safety in various industrial applications.
- Restart prevention in robot cells
- Restart prevention in packaging stations
- Restart prevention in automation applications for robot cells
- Restart prevention in automatic palletizing applications
- Restart prevention in automatic loading and unloading applications for CNC applications
Smart collision prevention
Smart collision prevention is essential for ensuring safety and efficiency in various applications.
- Smart collision prevention in indoor applications such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs)
- Smart collision prevention in pick-and-place applications
- Smart collision prevention for outdoor applications such as construction sites, contributes to improving safety and reducing the risk of accidents by preventing collisions between vehicles, machines, and workers.
Application areas radar protection system
There are numerous industrial applications that require safety barriers where traditional safety components can be applied. Where safety light curtains, safety mats, and other optical or pressure-sensitive solutions cannot function or cannot guarantee the desired safety, the Inxpect radar safety system provides the solution.
Application areas of the radar safety system:
- Robot applications and automated production processes
- Dangerous machines
- Packaging machines
- Food and beverage industry
- Material handling equipment
- Special machine constructions
Adjustable protection kits for indoor and outdoor applications
These adjustable protection kits are used to install smart sensors in heavy indoor and outdoor environments. The purpose of the support is to position the sensor at the desired height and protect it from the sides and from above.
Indoor protection kit
For indoor applications, there is the indoor version (90302ZAC) with a downward slope of 30 degrees. This is made of RAL1021 powder-coated metal.
Outdoor protection kit
For outdoor applications, there is the outdoor version (90302ZAD) with an upward slope of 20 degrees. This is also made of RAL1021 powder-coated metal. These protection kits ensure a safe and reliable installation of the sensors, regardless of the conditions.
