Banner Engineering R-GAGE series radar-based sensors for collision avoidance

The R-GAGE series of radar-based sensors capable of detecting large objects in challenging outdoor situations has been introduced by Banner Engineering. R-GAGE sensors support collision avoidance and vehicle management applications in container ports, traffic and parking systems, manufacturing, mining, materials handling and railways.

With expanded distance capabilities, the sensors can detect objects both farther away from the sensor and closer to it (reducing ‘dead’ zones). The frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar provides reliable detection in nearly any weather condition and is not affected by rain, snow, wind, fog, light, humidity or temperature. It also detects stationary objects that cannot be detected by Doppler radar.

The sensors provide dual-zone signalling to prevent damaging collisions between harbour cranes. They can also increase efficiency of container movement by providing accurate position information to the crane operator.

Models are available for long-range (up to 40 m), wide-angle and narrow-beam applications. All feature easy DIP-switch configuration with no PC required.