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Radar Sensor Solutions Brochure

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Introduction
This document addresses the challenges and solutions for measuring liquid levels in quench tanks used for hardening die-cast metal parts, emphasizing the limitations of traditional sensors in high-steam environments and introducing radar-based sensors as a viable solution.
Benefits of Radar Sensing
Radar sensors are highly resistant to environmental factors such as wind, rain, snow, fog, and sunlight. They offer a long sensing range, durability due to no moving parts, and can operate in extreme temperatures. These sensors are also resistant to interference and can detect both moving and stationary objects.
Configuration Options
Radar sensors can be configured using various methods including DIP switches, Banner Measurement Sensor Software, remote teaching, IO-Link, and push buttons. These options allow for easy setup, remote configuration, and dynamic parameter changes.
Beam Pattern Considerations
Radar sensors come in narrow and wide beam patterns. Narrow beams are suitable for precise measurements and avoiding false detections, while wide beams cover larger areas and detect irregular surfaces. Applications vary from drive-thrus and cranes to vehicle detection and collision avoidance.
Operating Frequency
Different frequencies (24 GHz, 60 GHz, 122 GHz) affect the sensor's range and material detection capabilities. Higher frequencies offer better accuracy and material detection, while lower frequencies provide longer range and weather resistance.
Types of Radar Sensors
Adjustable-field and retroreflective radar sensors offer different detection methods. Adjustable-field sensors detect objects by reflecting radio waves, while retroreflective sensors use a reference target for reliable detection without dead zones.
Applications and Solutions
Radar sensors are used in various applications such as vehicle detection, parking spot availability, loading dock monitoring, and collision avoidance. They provide reliable detection in harsh conditions, improving efficiency and safety in environments like parking structures, loading docks, railways, car washes, and electric vehicle charging stations.
Collision Avoidance
In industries like ports, mining, and agriculture, radar sensors help prevent equipment collisions. They are unaffected by environmental challenges and offer robust solutions for detecting obstacles and ensuring safe operations.
Banner Measurement Sensor Software
This software facilitates easy setup and configuration of radar sensors, allowing users to adjust range, sensitivity, and output settings. It provides real-time application visualization and status monitoring.
Tank-Level Monitoring
Radar sensors can monitor tank levels without direct contact with the liquid, using high-frequency signals to penetrate container walls and detect liquid surfaces.
Challenges
Traditional sensors like ultrasonic and photoelectric are ineffective in quench tanks due to steam interference, which obscures visibility and affects measurement accuracy.
Solution
The T30R Near Range sensor is proposed as a solution, utilizing radar technology to effectively measure liquid levels even in the presence of steam. It features an IP67-rated housing for protection in wet environments and offers improved performance at close range with a short dead zone of 100 mm.
Sensor Features and Configuration
- The T30R series provides robust detection and measurement capabilities in various environments, outperforming optical and ultrasonic technologies.
- It includes an intuitive interface for easy integration and troubleshooting.
- The Q90R and Q90R2 series offer enhanced configuration and multi-dimensional detection, with options for analog and IO-Link outputs.
- The T30R series includes models with different beam patterns and detection ranges, suitable for various applications.
Advanced Features
- The Q130RA series provides reliable detection up to 40 meters with adjustable sensing zones and is unaffected by ambient weather conditions.
- The QT50R series offers both adjustable-field and retroreflective models for detecting objects up to 24 meters away.
- The Q240RA series features a narrow beam pattern for long-range detection up to 100 meters.
Conclusion
Banner Engineering provides a wide range of industrial automation products, including sensors and measurement devices, designed to operate in challenging environments. Their products are known for reliability and innovation, serving various industries worldwide.
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Radar Sensing The ultimate outdoor sensing solution Benefits of Radar Sensing Resistant to wind, rain, snow, fog, and sunlight Beam Pattern Considerations Long sensing range No moving parts, durable, less downtime Radar sensors are available in narrow and wide beam patterns. Narrow beam patterns avoid false detection of objects outside of the region of interest and allow for a more precise measurement. Wide beam patterns provide coverage of larger areas and provide more reliable detection of irregular surfaces and targets presented at steep angles. Narrow Beam Applications • Drive-thru • Gantry...

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Choosing a Banner Radar Sensor If the following are needed: • Visual feedback If the following is needed: • DIP switch configuration • Lower cost per unit If the following is needed: • Longer range If the following is needed: • Longest range If the following is needed: • PC GUI for programming If the following are needed: • 20 m range • High material sensitivity • 40° x 40° beam pattern Or Q90R2: • Configurable 120° x 40° FOV If the following are needed: • Narrow beam pattern If the following are needed: • IP69K washdown rating • Compact barrel mount housing • Process fittings • Multi-Dimensional...

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Vehicle Detection Radar sensors use Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology to reliably detect targets, including cranes, cars, trains, trucks, and cargo in extreme weather conditions. FMCW radar is an ideal solution for these applications because it can detect moving and stationary objects in all weather conditions. The ability to reliably detect vehicles offers significant advantages for asset management, resource allocation, site safety, traffic control, and loading-dock monitoring. Application needs and deployment requirements can be diverse, ranging from indoor, outdoor, and...

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Vehicle Detection (continued) Positioning Feedback Precise positioning of industrial equipment is important to prevent damage and reduce downtime, but challenging environmental conditions including rain, snow, fog, sun, and wind can make it difficult for operators to see and can have an impact on the reliability of other sensor technology. Banner radar devices provide reliable outdoor performance and the 122 GHz models provide the accurate measurements and short deadzones often required for these applications. Dual discrete outputs are available for slow and stop positions for port equipment,...

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Collision Avoidance In many industries including ports, mining, and agriculture, mobile equipment is a large investment, and damage to that equipment results in downtime and requires costly repair or replacement. Banner Engineering's radar sensors are the perfect rugged solution for collision avoidance, even in harsh outdoor conditions. Sensing functions are unaffected by wind, rain or snow, fog, sunlight, humidity, and fluctuating air temperatures. The sensors also utilize a robust steady-state design that is more durable than laser products with moving parts. Reliable Forklift Collision Awareness...

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Tank-Level Monitoring Banner Measurement Sensor Software Overview Storage tanks, totes, and containers can be found in a wide variety of environments, from indoor or outdoor installations to above or below ground deployments. Properly monitoring and managing levels inside these tanks can help owners and asset managers increase productivity and profitability. The Banner Measurement Sensor Software and Pro-Kit with Converter Cable allow for easy setup and configuration of range, sensitivity, and output. • Get up and running in three easy steps: simply set the switch point distance, signal strength...

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Q90R and Q90R2 Series Powerful Detection and Measurement in Nearly Any Environment Banner Measurement Sensor Software Q90R2 offers enhanced configuration and multi-dimensional detection for application flexibility • Robust design for superior and consistent operation in any environment • Versatility to outperform optical and ultrasonic technologies in demanding conditions • Intuitive interface enables simple integration and streamlines troubleshooting • Enhance equipment performance with advanced configuration and detection Q90R Models Beam Pattern Operating Frequency Dual discrete Feedback on...

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Bridges the Gap Between Radar and Ultrasonics Detection and measurement in the harshest environments • O perates at 122 GHz with two independent, adjustable sensing zones, which enables higher-precision measurements with a narrow or wide beam pattern up to 15 meters away • All the benefits of the standard T30R sensor in a more resilient housing • Compact, robust IP67, IP69K housing • Compact, rugged IP67-rated housing for operation in harsh environments • Polypropylene sleeve on the barrel provides ample chemical resistance • D etects a wider range of targets than traditional 24 GHz radar, including...

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Reliable, Cost-Efficient Sensing for Challenging Environments PC GUI Configurable, Narrow and Wide Beam Sensor • For detection and measurement of moving and stationary targets • O ne adjustable sensing zone to reliably detect moving or stationary objects up to 40 meters away • Self contained, all-in-one solution • Simple setup and precise control with intuitive graphical user interface • Bright, visible indication; available in Pro models with configurable LEDs • U naffected by ambient weather, including rain, snow, fog, sunlight, and temperatures from -40 to 65° C • E asy setup and configuration...

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Narrowest Beam, Longest Range Sensor QT50R Series sensors are available in both adjustable-field models, which can use diffuse sensing to detect an object, or in retroreflective models, which use a reference signal retroreflective target, floor, wall, or other stationary object) for reliable detection of weak objects. • R eliably detect moving or stationary objects within a narrow beam pattern up to 100 meters away • Two independent, adjustable sensing zones • Narrow 11° × 13° beam pattern • Rugged IP67-rated housing withstands harsh environments Widest Beam, Small Package Robust Retroreflective...

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