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ELOshield: driver-assistance system for vehicle safety that automatically
helps avoid collisions to reduce risk of vehicle-pedestrian accidents
Revision 20
For software version 1.2.0.9
09.03.2020
Winning solution

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual ELOshield: driver-assistance system for vehicle safety that automatically helps avoid collisions to reduce risk of vehicle-pedestrian accidents Revision 20 For software version 1.2.0.9 09.03.2020 Winning solution...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........................4 Risk assessment ............................6 Electromagnetic wave radiation ........................7 Operation of ELOshield ..........................7 MAIN FUNCTIONALITY OF THE MODULES ....................8 Vehicle/stationary antenna modules (A) ...................... 8 Pedestrian module ............................8 Vehicle/stationary antenna module (B) ....................... 8 Vehicle module .............................
  • Page 3 8.12.4 Pedestrian module action results ....................... 69 8.12.5 Examples of actions ............................ 73 MAINTENANCE ............................ 77 FAILURES OF ELOSHIELD ........................78 TECHNICAL DATA ..........................79 11.1 Accuracy – worst case (small distance between antennas) ............... 79 11.1 Vehicle set ..............................80 11.2...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    The attention of all participants to the surroundings must always be maintained. ELOKON cannot be held liable for damages caused due to misuse of the device. It must be remembered that: ...
  • Page 5 All cables and connections must be laid in a manner preventing damages and minimizing susceptibility to inference.  ELOshield must be installed so as it does not obstruct the view and does not interfere with vehicle entry and exit. ...

  • Page 6: Risk Assessment

    Risk assessment The users vigilance may be limited as they become used to being warned by ELOshield. It may result in hazardous situations for the people and machinery. In order to minimize the risk of such hazards, the following guidelines must be observed: ...

  • Page 7: Electromagnetic Wave Radiation

    3 GHz and does not constitute a hazard to human life in accordance with their intended use. ELOshield is intended to protect pedestrians (a pedestrian module), vehicles (a vehicle module) and zones (a stationary module). The system may also be used to create industrial automatic control systems reacting to an approaching/receding object.

  • Page 8: Main Functionality Of The Modules

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Main functionality of the modules Vehicle/stationary antenna modules (A)  Recognition of objects equipped with the pedestrian module, vehicle module and stationary module.  Transfer of information regarding detected objects to the vehicle module in order to control outputs and warn the driver.

  • Page 9: Interaction Between Modules

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Interaction between modules Device Name Operation Vehicle antenna module (A) or Creates warning/alarm zones. stationary antenna module (A), Detects antenna modules (B) and depending on jumper setting. pedestrian modules. Sends information about detected devices to the vehicle/stationary module which notifies an operator and controls outputs.
  • Page 10 Instruction manual I ELOshield Device 1 Possibility of communication Device 2 between device 1 and device 2 Rev. 20 09.03.2020 Page 10 of 85...
  • Page 11 Instruction manual I ELOshield Antenna type devices send information to the vehicle/stationary module about detected objects such as:  Pedestrian module  Vehicle antenna module (B)  Stationary antenna module (B) Based on such information, the vehicle/stationary module may be used to control outputs.
  • Page 12 Instruction manual I ELOshield The stationary set detects pedestrians in the custom shaped zone and emergency–stops the hazardous machine:  Pedestrian module used by each employee,  Stationary module, 3 or 4x stationary antenna modules (A). The stationary set detects pedestrians, vehicles and opens the gate, vehicles detect pedestrians, vehicles detect other vehicles: ...

  • Page 13: Scope Of Delivery

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Scope of delivery Vehicle set  1x vehicle module  2x vehicle antenna modules (A) for zone generation  1x feeding cable (9-wire) supporting 2 inputs and 2 open-collector outputs  1x cable (6-wire) supporting 2 NC/NO relay outputs ...

  • Page 14: Pedestrian Set

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Optionally:  1x USB cable for stationary zone configuration. One is sufficient for the entire system.  1x configuration software including the license to use. One is sufficient for the entire system.  Stationary antenna modules (A) to create the zones detecting persons and vehicles equipped with vehicle modules (max.

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Figure 3. Pedestrian set Accessories  10 port dedicated USB charger  Pedestrian modules have to be placed as shown in the picture. Rev. 20 09.03.2020 Page 15 of 85...

  • Page 16: Use And Operation Of The Pedestrian Module And Charger

    Use and operation of the pedestrian module and charger The pedestrian module is used to warn about a potential threat from a vehicle equipped with ELOshield. The protection is realized by generating broadband electromagnetic pulses with ultra- low power. WARNING...

  • Page 17: Operating Modes

    Instruction manual I ELOshield DANGER Electrical voltage hazard. Touching live parts can result in death. Damage to insulation or individual components can be life-threatening.  The power supply must be disconnected when working on electrical components.  Metal objects such as rings or watches must be removed beforehand.

  • Page 18: Q Button

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Q button  When pressed – the device is switched on (if switched off), auto-test is completed or the driver’s muting mode activating. The driver’s muting mode may be switched on, when the pedestrian module is within the muting zone reach. The muting zone is configured from the application level in vehicle module.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery  Charge the battery before usage.  Use only ELOKON-approved chargers, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.  Connecting the charger improperly may cause damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 20: Correct Use Of The Pedestrian Module

    DANGER Risk of death from explosion!  The ELOshield pedestrian module can cause sparks, which could ignite dust, gases or vapours. Switching sparks can occur when the on/off switch is operated, when it is removed from the charger or when internal relays are switched.
  • Page 21  Connection leads should be laid and labelled in such a way as to prevent damage to them and harm to persons. Avoid trip hazards!  Ensure that the ELOshield module is not exposed to direct sunlight, heat, open fire or electric sparks.
  • Page 22 Instruction manual I ELOshield Battery LED (during normal operation of the device without the charger connected):  Off – battery fully discharged or fully charged (if the status LED blinks)  Blinking yellow - battery discharged in 70%  Blinking red – battery discharged in 85% ...

  • Page 23: Use And Operation Of The Vehicle Module

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Use and operation of the vehicle module The vehicle module is used to warn the operator about an object equipped with ELOshield, which breaches configurable zones around vehicle antenna modules (A) installed on a vehicle. Depending on the configuration, the device will alert the user, switch the vehicle to the creeping mode, stop it completely or perform other action depending on a device connected to the module outputs.

  • Page 24: Warning And Informing The Operator

    Instruction manual I ELOshield The muting mode 1, 2, 3 is activated, when the yellow status LED blinks. In addition, the letter "A" appears on the display unit for mode 1, and blinks for mode 2. The signal from the operator seat sensor should be connected to digital input 1.

  • Page 25: Inputs/Outputs

     If the electrical parts are faulty or damaged, turn off the electrical power supply immediately and initiate repair.  Cabling must be installed according to local laws, electrical standards and the technical properties of ELOshield and other connected devices. Rev. 20 09.03.2020...

  • Page 26: Vehicle Modules

    Instruction manual I ELOshield 6.5.1 Vehicle modules Vehicle modules can be installed according to personal preferences. The modules can be screwed to the vehicle, or optionally fixed with RAM Mount clamps or suction caps. In front of the driver, in the drivers view: ...
  • Page 27 Instruction manual I ELOshield  If circular zones are to be used in a given location, it should be noted that they are arranged concentrically around the vehicle antenna modules (A).  If symmetric zones are to be used in a given location, it should be noted that the line connecting the vehicle antenna module (A) is at the same time the symmetry axis of the symmetric zone.
  • Page 28 Instruction manual I ELOshield 4 antennas, available modes:  Circular / combination of circles  Custom shaped zone 3 antennas, available modes:  Circular / combination of circles  Custom shaped zone 2 antennas, available modes:  Circular / combination of circles ...
  • Page 29 Instruction manual I ELOshield Custom shaped zones – position, size and shape of the zones are configurable. Figure 8. Due to accuracy reasons fringes as depicted in the 2 pictures above cannot be exactly defined and may differentiate during operation.
  • Page 30 Instruction manual I ELOshield NOTICE Any changes may only be carried out when the device is switched off. The vehicle antenna modules (A) on the vehicle should have consecutive addresses from the 0-3 range set as in the example below: ...

  • Page 31: Antenna Module (B)

    Instruction manual I ELOshield 6.5.3 Antenna module (B) The vehicle/stationary antenna module (B) is installed and configured just as the vehicle/stationary antenna module (A). The CAN ID address should be configured from 0-3 range, and it should be remembered that CAN ID in the vehicle/stationary modules is not in conflict with the CAN ID set in the antenna module (B).

  • Page 32: Vehicle Module

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Without jumper Vehicle antenna module (A) Vehicle antenna module (B) – will be seen as vehicle object by stationary antenna modules (A) and vehicle antenna modules (A) With jumper Stationary antenna module (A) Stationary antenna module (B) – will...

  • Page 33: Assigning Connection Cables

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Antenna module Antenna module (A/B) # 2 (A or B) # 1 X3 cable, vehicle module to antenna module (A/B), 4 wires CAN ID CAN ID X4 cable, antenna module (A/B) to antenna module (A/B), 4 wires...
  • Page 34 Instruction manual I ELOshield Assigning the X1, 9 x 0.34 wire Signal desig- Wire color Technical data Comments nation DIN1 a* Pink Digital input 1, Connect to the operator seat (5 - 48 VDC) sensor DIN1 b* Gray Digital input 1,...

  • Page 35: Example Connections In X1 Group

     Pink and red wire are connected to the power supply voltage of +12 VDC … +48 VDC  Blue and gray wires are connected to the ground Example 2: ELOshield is permanently activated (option two).  Red wire is connected to the power supply voltage of +12 VDC … +48 VDC ...
  • Page 36 Instruction manual I ELOshield Example 3: ELOshield is active only when the operator is present.  Red wire is connected to the power supply voltage of +12 VDC … +48 VDC  Blue wire is connected to the ground  Pink wire is connected to the operator seat sensor ...

  • Page 37: Use And Operation Of The Stationary Module

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Use and operation of the stationary module The stationary module is used for detecting pedestrians and vehicles in circular and symmetric or custom shaped zones. Depending on its configuration, the device will control output signals or start an action of the vehicles when detecting an object within the range of the zone.

  • Page 38: Inputs/Outputs

     Output controlling external siren and light signal column  Supply voltage – 24 VDC Examples of input use:  Optical sensor for detecting objects not equipped with ELOshield Examples of output use:  Alarm siren control  Rotary gate control ...

  • Page 39: Stationary Antenna Modules (A)

    ELOshield (e.g. crossings, gates, areas where people and vehicles operate at the same time, etc.). The antenna module (A) allows for detecting people equipped with pedestrian modules and vehicles equipped with vehicle modules.
  • Page 40 Instruction manual I ELOshield Warning zone (yellow) ELOshield antenna module (A) Alarm zone (red) Rack Figure 13. Impact of the arrangement of antenna modules (A) on the shape of the zone covering a crossing: circular zones (standard). Axis of symmetry...
  • Page 41 Instruction manual I ELOshield Alarm zone (red) ELOshield antenna modules (A) Warning zone (yellow) Figure 15. Impact of the arrangement of antenna modules (A) on the shape of the zone covering a crossing: custom shaped zones (example – the shape and size of the zone is configurable).
  • Page 42 Instruction manual I ELOshield The stationary module is connected with the antenna modules (A) using the CAN bus. In order to make connection, the unique CAN ID address should be correctly configured in each of the antenna modules (A). In order to do so, the cover should be removed by unscrewing 4 bolts, the unique address should be set in the switch and the cover should be closed.

  • Page 43: Stationary Antenna Module (B)

    Instruction manual I ELOshield The example of correct configuration of the panel with 4 antenna modules (A): Antenna module (A) # 1: Antenna module (A) # 2: Antenna module (A) # 3: Antenna module (A) # 4: The stationary antenna module (A) is equipped with 2 LEDs: ...
  • Page 44 Instruction manual I ELOshield Figure 17. Stationary antenna module (B) with the cover taken off. Marked in red is the switch used to set the CAN ID address. Also marked, in blue, is the link used to set its operation mode as a vehicle antenna module (B) or stationary antenna module (B).

  • Page 45: Example Of Installed Antenna Modules (A/B)

    Instruction manual I ELOshield 7.4.3 Example of installed antenna modules (A/B) Antenna module with bracket. Example of how it shouldn´t be done: horizontally mounted on metal sheet Electrical installation DANGER Electrical voltage hazard. Touching live parts can result in death. Damage to insulation or individual components can be life-threatening.

  • Page 46: Connecting The Power Supply

    Instruction manual I ELOshield 110 / 230 V AC Stationary antenna Stationary antenna module (A/B) #1 module (A/B) #2 Figure 18. Circuit diagram of the system components Each antenna module (A/B) requires a unique hardware CAN ID to be set. The procedure is described in the previous chapter.

  • Page 47: Switching The Stationary Module On/Off

    Instruction manual I ELOshield 110 V / 230 VAC power supply 24 VDC power supply Connector Connect to Connector Connect to marking marking AC L Network phase conductor AC L Not connected AC N Network neutral conductor AC N Not connected...
  • Page 48 Instruction manual I ELOshield Assignment of signal connectors Connector Signal Comments marking COLUMN Signal column ground For connection of the dedicated light signal column IN1 A Digital input 1; contact a Input reads as „1” if there is voltage of 5 –...

  • Page 49: Can Bus And Terminator

    The order in which the antenna modules (A/B) are connected is irrelevant. ELOKON offers CAN cables of multiple lengths: stationary module to antenna module (A/B) cable of 4 m and 15 m and antenna module (A/B) to antenna module (A/B) cable of 4 m and 30 m.
  • Page 50 Instruction manual I ELOshield Figure 19. CAN terminator Examples of stationary device connection variants with and without the CAN terminator are depicted below: The total length max. 50 m The total length max 80 m CAN terminator The total length max. 80 m Figure 20.

  • Page 51: Verification Module

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Verification module The verification module is a special version of the stationary module. Its task is to verify the correct operation of the pedestrian modules. The green light on the device front signals that the pedestrian module was detected correctly.

  • Page 52: System Configuration

    Instruction manual I ELOshield System configuration The system should be configured by means of ELOshield Manager software. It should be installed by double clicking the setup.exe file and following the installer guidelines. Minimum requirements:  PC or laptop with Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 ...

  • Page 53: Establishing The Connection

    To establish the connection, select the COM port from the list of available ports, and then press the Connect button. If a corresponding ELOshield device (a pedestrian module, a stationary module or a vehicle module) is connected to the port, the connection status changes to Connected. Otherwise, the connection will not be established.

  • Page 54: Setting Up The Stationary Module / Vehicle Module

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Such saved settings may be uploaded again to facilitate the configuration process of multiple devices. The configuration may be read from an .els file by pressing the Open button and pointing a corresponding file. Setting up the stationary module / vehicle module The stationary/vehicle module is a device identified depending on antenna modules (A and/or B) connected to it.
  • Page 55 0 cm, max. 0 cm For other configurations: min. 0 cm, max. Zone 1 radius Driver's muting zone is to prevent ELOshield vehicle set from being triggered by the driver's pedestrian module. Once the operator enters the vehicle, he should press Q button on his pedestrian module to switch it to the driver's muting mode.
  • Page 56 Instruction manual I ELOshield o Internal zones – when inner zones are selected, the panel used for signaling the breached zones uses its own configuration for zones i.e. 300 cm and 600 cm, as shown in the picture above. When inner zones are...
  • Page 57  Switching on/off the range test mode During the range test, the correctness of the detection of the other ELOshield devices is additionally tested. The range test is signaled by the blinking red status LED and the alarm and safety zone LEDs.
  • Page 58 Instruction manual I ELOshield  Settings of the antenna modules (A and B) connected to the stationary/vehicle module – the list of configurable modules: o Module ID For the pedestrian module and antenna module (B): Module ID 0 to 499...

  • Page 59: Configuration Of The Pedestrian Module

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Configuration of the pedestrian module The pedestrian module is unambiguously identified by the application. Rev. 20 09.03.2020 Page 59 of 85...
  • Page 60 Instruction manual I ELOshield Signaling and zone settings o Zone 1 (alarm) buffer – the first zone radius expressed in centimeters, by which alarm zone generated by antenna modules (A) is extended (min. 0 cm, max. 1,500 cm). o Zone 2 (warning) buffer – the second zone radius expressed in centimeters, by which warning zone generated by antenna modules (A) is extended (min.

  • Page 61: Pedestrian Module Detection Ranges

     Switching on/off the range test mode During the range test, the correctness of detection of other ELOshield devices in the system is verified. The range test is signaled by the blinking red status LED and the alarm and safety zone LEDs.

  • Page 62: Circular, Symmetric And Custom Shaped Zones

    The antenna modules (A) create zones around them with radius set in the configuration. However, if the circular zones do not meet the requirements, ELOshield allows for setting non- standard shapes of the zones. The non-standard zone shapes are divided into: 1.
  • Page 63 Instruction manual I ELOshield Zone editor functions:  Layout scaling (6),  Switching the editing mode between the zones of the pedestrian/vehicle/stationary modules (2),  Filtering the display of red zone, yellow zone and antenna module (A) positions with their created default zones (7), ...

  • Page 64: Automatic Calibration

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Automatic calibration 8.11 The automatic calibration function allows for preliminary configuration of the antenna module (A) positions.  Using the calibration function will overwrite the previous antenna setting. To calibrate the antenna module (A) positions, one reliable and operating pedestrian module should be placed as close as possible to each antenna module (A).
  • Page 65 Instruction manual I ELOshield Argument Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Result = 0 Result = 1 Comments name False Always True Always Number of Minimum Number of objects in the If number of Type of object in number of objects in the...

  • Page 66: Stationary, Verification- And Vehicle Module Action Results

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Argument Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Result = 0 Result = 1 Comments name relations in the bits are zone and the set assigned to a bit. given device and are configured in the settings tab. When the...
  • Page 67 Instruction manual I ELOshield Name of the result Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Comments function Deactivate all devices Deactivate antennas Activates devices connected Deactivate antenna(B) to the vehicle vehicle/stationary/verification Deactivate antenna(B) modules when the action stationary result = 1 Deactivate all devices...

  • Page 68: Pedestrian Module Action Arguments

    Instruction manual I ELOshield 8.12.3 Pedestrian module action arguments The action arguments may have two logical values:  0 – if the argument condition is not met  1 – if the argument condition is met Arguments may have parameters. The description of individual arguments and their...

  • Page 69: Pedestrian Module Action Results

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Argument Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Result = 0 Result = 1 Comment name The MSB configurable bits are set Type of device by the setting the bit. action Additionally, it is results, LSB possible to When bit value...
  • Page 70 Instruction manual I ELOshield Name of the result Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Comments function The action result is stored in the status variable Set function result to Variable number memory which may be variable later used as an argument for another action.
  • Page 71 Instruction manual I ELOshield Name of the result Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Comments function When the action result = 1, the set MSB bit is sent. When the action result = 0, the cleared MSB bit is Configurable output bits...
  • Page 72 Instruction manual I ELOshield Name of the result Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Comments function None No action is taken Pedestrian module is Automatic muting in automatically muted muting distance within muting distance of machine Rev. 20 09.03.2020 Page 72 of 85...

  • Page 73: Examples Of Actions

    Instruction manual I ELOshield 8.12.5 Examples of actions Example 1: The default action configuration in the stationary, verification and vehicle modules is as follows: 1. Action 0 checks if any of the three types of the muting mode is active and stores the result in the memory of status variable 0.
  • Page 74 Instruction manual I ELOshield 3. Action 2 checks if status variable 0 (muting mode) is active and if zone 2 has been breached by any module or device, the result is stored in status variable 2. 4. Action 3 checks the value of status variable 1. If the value of the status variable is equal to 1, relay 1 is activated, if not –...
  • Page 75 Instruction manual I ELOshield 2. The vehicle antenna modules (A) are configured so that it reacts to the stationary antenna module (B) zones and not to its own zones by unselecting the "Inner zones" option. 3. The vehicle module actions are configured so that it activates relay 2 to slow down the vehicle or relay 1 to stop it: Rev.
  • Page 76 Instruction manual I ELOshield Example 4: A five-second delay for relay deactivation after leaving the zone: Rev. 20 09.03.2020 Page 76 of 85...

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Maintenance  Functions of ELOshield should be checked on a regular basis.  Casings of ELOshield should be checked for damages on a regular basis. Rev. 20 09.03.2020 Page 77 of 85...

  • Page 78: Failures Of Eloshield

    Unique machine identifiers in configuration  Unique network identifiers in configuration  Reset system to factory defaults settings and check again. If a failure cause cannot be found, please contact ELOKON service: GERMANY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ELOKON GmbH ELOKON Inc.

  • Page 79: Technical Data

    Instruction manual I ELOshield Technical Data 11.1 Accuracy – worst case (small distance between antennas) ELOshield accuracy for vehicle applications at 5,5 m distance from vehicle * No. of Antennas X Axis Y Axis 1, 2 (Circular) Systematic Error ±...

  • Page 80: Vehicle Set

    Instruction manual I ELOshield 11.1 Vehicle set Vehicle module Dimensions 120 x 125 x 35 mm Weight 500 g Protection class IP 65 Supply voltage 12…48 VDC ( 10 %) Power consumption with 2 installed < 4.0 W antennas Temperature range -25 to +60 °C, non-condensing humidity under...

  • Page 81: Pedestrian Set

    Instruction manual I ELOshield 11.2 Pedestrian set Pedestrian Dimensions 64 x 125 x 14 mm module Weight 200 g Protection class IP 54 Working frequency 3.2 – 6.8 GHz, UWB Acoustical signal volume 90 dB Supply voltage Battery-operated, with USB charger...
  • Page 82 Instruction manual I ELOshield Antenna module (B) Dimensions 85 x 58 x 35 mm Weight 200 g Protection class IP 65 Working frequency 3.2 – 6.8 GHz, UWB Voltage source Supplied from stationary module (12 V) Power consumption Supplied from stationary module (1W) Detection range 20 m –...

  • Page 83: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Instruction manual I ELOshield EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Elokon Logistics Sp. z o.o. 04-228 Warszawa, Tytoniowa 22, Poland ELOKON GmbH 25436 Tornesch, Gärtnerweg 49, Germany Declares under his sole responsibility that the product: ELOshield Complies to the essential requirements and other relevant requirement of the directive: 1.

  • Page 84: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    Instruction manual I ELOshield FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 85 Instruction manual I ELOshield This manual is provided for intended use only and remains the exclusive property of ELOKON Inc. SAFE WAREHOUSE. SAFE WORKFORCE. ELOKON Inc. ELOKON GmbH ELOKON GmbH (Ltd.) ELOKON Logistics Sp. z o.o. 5126 South Royal Atlanta Drive Quayside Tower 2nd Floor, ul.

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