BodyGuard
SAFETY SOLUTIONS
-Tag
®
Driver Awareness System
BodyGuard Safety Solutions—A division of Orbit Communications Pty Ltd Install Guide rev r1.11
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Sensor Location
The detection zone range is the distance from the actual Sensor unit to the Tag device. The Range is
adjustable from minimum setting of around 2.5m to maximum setting around 9m. The 4-way switch
inside sensor unit is used to adjust range.
The Sensor unit mounts either horizontally or vertically. The shape of the detection zone is slightly
oval around the vehicle when sensor is located horizontally and is almost circular when mounted
vertically. The choice of mounting orientation is dependent on the application. The horizontal
orientation is good for applications where more detection may be required at front and rear with less
range at sides. The vertical orientation is best when a uniform zone is required.
These characteristics of the Sensor detection zone shape can be used to advantage in various
applications. For instance, a large vehicle may require long distance at front and rear. In this case, a
front and rear sensor placed horizontally with edges of sensor pointing to sides, would give best front
and rear range turning the horizontal sensor 90 degrees would give better range at sides and less at
front and rear. Vertical mounted sensor on a smaller vehicle (such as a forklift) may give better all-
round cover.
The optional Install Kit comes with magnetic mounting brackets for ease of installation. M5 x 8mm
bolts secure the magnets to the mounting brackets. Leave as much “free space” gap between sensor
and surrounding metal as possible. This will optimise sensor performance. If the magnetic mounting
is not used, avoid mounting base of sensor directly to metal surface. In this case, try to mount sensor
at least 30mm above the surface.
At least 40mm if not
using supplied magnets
Free space
Free space
Free space
Free space
Free space
