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Brigade Backsense BS-8100 Installation & Operation Manual

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Installation & Operation Guide
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  • Page 1 BS-8100 ® Backsense Radar Object Detection System Installation & Operation Guide Installation Guide 7459...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    System ........... 21 ® 4.3.5 Disconnecting from Brigade Backsense System ........23 ® 4.3.6 Writing a configuration to the Brigade Backsense System ......23 ® 4.3.7 Reading Configuration from the Brigade Backsense System ...... 24 4.3.8 Saving Configuration to a File ..............24 4.3.9...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    ® It is imperative that any Brigade Backsense system is fitted and commissioned by competent and trained technicians. The installer is responsible for the fitness for purpose of the overall system and must adhere to relevant regulations and legislation.

  • Page 4: Detection Pattern

    • For distances below 1.3m (detection with relative speed only) or below 0.3m (no detection) the space covered in general by radar systems is very small. In this scenario, Backsense® may not be the most suitable solution; therefore, Brigade recommends adding an additional or alternative detection system depending on the vehicle’s application.

  • Page 5: Factors Influencing The Detection Of Objects

    1.2.2 Factors Influencing the Detection of Objects ® Brigade Backsense shares in principle the advantages and limitations of all radar-based systems when compared to other sensing technologies. In general, it can reliably detect most objects in most environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, rain, snow, sun, fog, darkness, acoustic noise, mechanical vibration, electromagnetic noise, or similar.

  • Page 6: Kit Contents

    System Sensor Display Cable Software Connectivity Available from BS-8100 BS-9100T BS-8100D BS-09DCX USB Cable Brigade’s website Sensor Display BS-9100T BS-8100D Sensor Fixing Kit Extension Cable 9m BS-FIX-01 BS-09DCX USB Cable Link Card (USB standard type A plug to mini-B plug)
  • Page 7 Backsense BS-8100 Display USB Drive with SW and Installation and Operation Guides BS-8100-USB...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation System Connectivity...

  • Page 9: Installation Site

    (black cable) when an object is detected within the detection area. ® ® For example, a secondary device could be a Brigade bbs-tek white sound alarm or a light beacon to send a warning into the detection area. Simply connect the device to the same non-permanent power supply as the red cable is connected to and use the white cable as a negative connection.

  • Page 10: Sensor Direction

    The sensor should be mounted in an upright position with the cable exit on the sensor pointing downwards, such that the Brigade logo on the front of the sensor is readable when standing in the required detection area. The front of the sensor should have line of sight to all areas where objects should be detected.

  • Page 11: Cable

    Using the Blind Area Setup feature might resolve or compensate for mounting location issues, enabling off-centred or angled installations (see section “4.3.11 Blind Area Setup”). Cable Cables should be run in conduits and along suitable cable runs throughout the vehicle. A 24mm hole is required to pass the connectors through.
  • Page 12 Zone Lights or Status Buzzer alert Function Location Light flash frequency Interval System off Status Light (Not powered) Configuration Tool Green / Status Light in connected state 1 time per second Constant for Power cycle Alternating between 0.5 second, required after new Status Light Red and Green / repeated in 5...

  • Page 13: Initial System Power Up And Test

    Backsense system or consult Brigade for advice, see section “3.4.3 Vehicle Overhang into Detection Area”. If the system is working as described, follow the instructions in Section 5 “Testing and Maintenance”.

  • Page 14: Configuring The Bs-8100 System

    Configuring the BS-8100 System ® This section covers how to configure the Brigade Backsense BS-8100 system. PC System Requirements The system requires a PC with a USB 2.0 Type-A connector, which will connect a computer to the programming interface connector located on the display. A USB cable with USB standard type A plug to mini-B plug should be used, which is included with the BS-8100.
  • Page 15 Click “Next >” Select your desired installation location and whether to install the software for all users, then click “Next >” Click “Next >”...
  • Page 16 Once the installation is complete, click “Close”: Desktop Icon shown below: 4.2.1.1 Microsoft .NET Framework When running the BS-8100 Configuration Tool for the first time, the following error message may be displayed if the correct Microsoft .NET Framework is not installed on the computer: If this occurs, click “Yes”.

  • Page 17: Usb To Serial Port Driver Installation

    USB to Serial Port Driver Installation A USB to serial port driver is required to communicate between the PC and the BS-8100. Suitable drivers are available on the Brigade Electronics website (www.brigade- electronics.com/product-support) and on the included USB drive under the “Driver” folder. A driver should be installed before any cable connection is made to a PC.
  • Page 18 The installation progress will be shown as in the window below: Once the installation is complete, click “Finish”: In case there are any issues with the driver installation further information can be found on the USB Drive, folder “Driver”, document “PL2303 Windows Driver User Manual vX.X.X.pdf”. If there is doubt whether the installation has been successful, follow sections “4.3 Using the Configuration Tool Software”...
  • Page 19 If you still get the original error, right click the device, and select Update Driver: Select “Browse my computer for drivers”, then manually locate the “RadarDriverWin7_11” folder inside the BS-8100 Configuration Tool folder added by the installation process in section 4.2.1. For example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Brigade\BS-8100 Configuration Tool\RadarDriverWin7_11\...

  • Page 20: Using The Configuration Tool Software

    4.3.1 Identifying COM Port Number ® To check the COM port number you are using for the connected Brigade Backsense on the PC you will need to open Windows “Device Manager”. Right-click the Windows Start button (typically on the bottom left on the screen) and select “Run…”...

  • Page 21: User Interface Overview

    View opens the Detection Zone, Blind Zone, and Combined Zone view windows. Help provides version information for the Configuration Tool under the “About” option. ® 4.3.4 Connecting to the Brigade Backsense System ® Connect the display to the PC with the USB cable provided in the Brigade Backsense System BS-8100.
  • Page 22 ® Note: Before connection is made ensure the Brigade Backsense system is powered and activated – the Status Light on the display should be consistently lit green. Before connecting the Configuration Tool to the display, the correct COM port must be selected.

  • Page 23: Disconnecting From Brigade Backsense System

    ® settings can be programmed into the Brigade Backsense System. Click in the menu area “System” then “Write Configuration”; this will upload the configuration to the Brigade ® Backsense System. Once configuration is written a confirmation window will appear, click “OK”.

  • Page 24: Reading Configuration From The Brigade Backsense System

    Loading Configuration from a File All settings in the Configuration Tool can be loaded from a previously saved file. The loading ® function is supported whether or not the Brigade Backsense System is connected. Any current settings in the Configuration Tool will be lost.

  • Page 25: 4.3.10 Detection Area Setup

    Click in menu area “System” then “Load Configuration”. This opens a window for selection of the load location and file name. 4.3.10 Detection Area Setup Note: When setting up the detection zone and blind zones all dimensions are approximate. All dimensions for detection of objects are nominal and can vary significantly depending on many parameters.
  • Page 26 Detection Area Length”, “Detection Zone Width”, “Trigger Output Length” and “Buzzer Starting Zone”. 4.3.10.3 Detection Area Length The detection area length can be set in two ways; setting each zone individually via the “Detection Zone Length” or via “Quick Zones Detection Area Length”. 4.3.10.4 Detection Zone Length Setup This is used to set up each of the five zones individually.
  • Page 27 4.3.10.5 Quick Zones Detection Area Length “Quick Zones” are presets which set the total detection area length to the selected value and divide it into five equal detection zones. There are ten “Quick Zones” settings available, which can be selected by clicking the appropriate check box next to the desired distance. This does not affect the width, trigger output length, or buzzer starting zone;...
  • Page 28 In a typical application, the detection width would be set to approximately the same width as the vehicle. ® Note: Brigade Backsense automatically adjusts the minimum Detection Width to a higher value for a longer Detection Length. Detection Zone Length [m] Limits for Detection Zone Width [m] 0.6 to 0.8...
  • Page 29 4.3.10.7 Trigger Output Length The Trigger Output Length setting defines the distance at which an object in the detection area will activate the trigger output. The drop-down box offers a range of Trigger Output Lengths from 1m up to the selected Total Detection Length. Select the required Trigger Output length from the drop-down box and click “Apply”.

  • Page 30: 4.3.11 Blind Area Setup

    4.3.11 Blind Area Setup 4.3.11.1 Relationship between Blind Area and Detection Area ® The Brigade Backsense BS-8100 can set Blind Cells inside the Detection Area to be ignored. These can be set at different sizes and selected individually to accommodate varied applications.
  • Page 31 The next image shows the actual relationship between the two images set in the Configuration Tool. In the image above the Blind Zone Area is set to a 3.0m x 2.0m in front of the sensor. The Blind Zone Area is divided into 5 zones in length by 4 cells in width.
  • Page 32 4.3.11.2 Blind Area View and Setup The Blind Zones can vary in length if manual configuration is required (see below on the left). If the “Quick Zones Blind Length” option is used, then all zones will be equally split over the full Blind Zone Length (see below on the right).
  • Page 34 4.3.11.4 Combined Zones View The BS-8100 Configuration Tool software offers a Combined Zones display, which shows the Detection Area with the configured Blind Cells blanked out. In the menu area, click “View” then “Combined Zones”. The image below shows an example of the Combined Zones display using the previously configured Detection Zone and Blind Zone parameters.

  • Page 35: Testing And Maintenance

    Testing and Maintenance Operator Instructions ® This information is addressed to the operator of the vehicle where a Brigade Backsense System is installed: ® 1) The Brigade Backsense is intended as an Object Detection System and should not be relied upon as your primary defence for the safe operation of the vehicle. It is a driver aid...
  • Page 36 ® 5) Activate the Brigade Backsense System (ensure the vehicle cannot move) and verify the Status Light is illuminated constant green on the display within less than 7 seconds. 6) If the display shows any of the 5 Zone Lights activated, this indicates there are likely to be one or more objects in the detection area interfering with the test.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications Operation Characteristics Model name BS-8100 Metres Feet 3 – 60 (10 10 – 197 (33 Detection length 0.6 – 56 (2 2 – 184 (7 Each Detection Zone length 2 – 16 (7 7 – 52 (23 Detection width Nominal tolerance ±0.25 ±1...
  • Page 38 Display Specification Zone Lights Large and high ambient light visibility Luminance >300cd/m Buzzer Buzzer volume control wheel Sound pressure level adjustable 70dB(A) to 90dB(A) (at 1m distance), frequency 2800±300Hz Programming interface Mini USB socket Dimensions (all in mm) 101 x 70 x 29 (with bracket 71) Connector Manufacturer Deutsch Part Number DT04-4P-CE02...
  • Page 39 The frequency and the maximum transmitted power in EU are: 76.175~76.925GHz: 15.61 dBm UKCA Hereby, Brigade Electronics Group PLC declares that the radio equipment type BS-8100 is in compliance with Regulation SI 2017/1206 and complies with UK radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 40: Mounting Dimensions

    Mounting Dimensions...

  • Page 41: Disclaimer

    Brigade y sus distribuidores can in any way be attached to Brigade or to the comerciales no se responsabilizan de distributor. cualquier daño derivado del uso o deun mal funcionamiento del producto.
  • Page 42 BS-8100(7135) - Installation & Operation Guide - EN - v1.0.docx...

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