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7.2 Tips for Users:
Radar works on the principle of line of sight and relies on some of the electromagnetic energy transmitted by the sensor being reflected back
from the object to the sensor. If an object does not reflect enough electromagnetic energy back to the sensor it will not be detected.
In the case where there are multiple objects in the detection area at various distances and/or angles, the sensor detects the closest object,
which is the most important one for collision avoidance. The object nature, location and direction are key influences in determining if an
object is detected or not. The influencing factors are listed below.
Size: Larger surfaces are detected better than smaller surfaces.
Material: Metal is detected better than non-metal materials, e.g. wood, plastic.
Surface: A smooth and solid surface is detected better than rough, uneven, porous, fragmented or liquid surfaces, e.g. bushes,
gravel, water.
Shape: A flat object is better detected than a complex shape.
Angle: An object facing directly towards the sensor is detected better than an object that is located towards the edges of the
detection area or at an angle.
Distance: An object closer to the sensor is better detected than one which is farther away.
7.3 Alerts Description:
This system provides the operator both visual and audible indications of a detected object. As soon as an object enters the zones it will alert
the operator to be aware of the potential danger. Distance to the detected object is displayed with five zones on the monitor. Distance of each
zone and detection range can be customized.
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Single Sensor System
Two Sensor System
The buzzer can provide an audible alert that will increase in rate as an object becomes closer, alerting the operator that an object is being
detected. The monitor’s internal buzzer can provide an audible alert too.
8. PC Configuration Tool:
8.1 PC System Requirements:
The system requires a PC with a USB connector and the software environment with .NET Framework 4.6.2 (or newer) and Microsoft
Visual C++ Redistributable package. Thumb drive included with system.
8.2 PC Software Installation:
The software installation requires two steps. First, the installation of a USB to serial port driver and second, the installation of the
Configuration Tool itself. The Configuration Tool files can be found in the supplied thumb drive.
