OPS-UM-001-C User Manual
OmniPreSense Corporation
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OPS242 User Manual
OmniPreSense OPS242 short range radar sensor has an easy to use API to control the output of the sensor.
Simple commands can be used to configure the operation and output information provided by the sensor.
Default settings are noted below. Upon powering on the module, the default settings are used.
Installation Instructions
The OPS242 provides a complete radar module on a single board. The coverage area or field of view (FOV)
for the OPS242 is 76
in the azimuth (horizontal) and elevation (vertical). Install the OPS242 facing the
direction of the FOV to be covered.
Figure 1. OPS242 Beamwidth
The OPS242 can generally can be placed behind most any material (plastic, glass, wood, etc.) depending
on thickness. Typical applications will use plastics such as ABS or PVC at 3 or 6mm thickness. Some
materials will block the signal and the OPS242 should not be placed behind these. Examples of these are
metal, concrete or brick.
