XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) for presence detection solutions. Note: For hardware and software support, please reach out to our module partners Jorjin Technologies Inc. [3]. User guide Please read the sections “Important notice” and “Warnings” at the end of this document Revision 1.20 www.infineon.com 2024-07-15...
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) Table of contents Table of contents About this document ........................1 Table of contents ..........................2 Introduction .......................... 3 Design the coverage using a floor plan ..................4 Radar setup and mounting ........................
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 1 Introduction Introduction Developing a comprehensive planning strategy is crucial for the successful installation of radars in a given area. It is recommended to consider several factors for ensuring optimal coverage and reliable performance. Figure 1 Planning strategy flowchart Consider the following aspects during the planning process:...
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 2 Design the coverage using a floor plan Design the coverage using a floor plan Radar setup and mounting To install the radar module, position it on the wall at an elevation angle of 45 degrees, as shown in Figure 2.
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 2 Design the coverage using a floor plan Figure 4 Radar coverage – top view Example of radar installation in a room The number of radars required to cover the floor plan is determined by the size of the room. In this example, two types of rooms are illustrated to demonstrate this concept.
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 2 Design the coverage using a floor plan Figure 6 Radar setup in a small room To ensure accurate detection and avoid false alarms caused by the curtain, the radar is mounted on the wall at a height of 2.3 m with a 45-degree elevation angle.
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 2 Design the coverage using a floor plan Figure 8 Radar setup in a large room The three radars are mounted on the wall at a height of 2.6 m with a 45-degree elevation angle. To prevent false alarms caused by curtain movement, a 0.5 m gap is maintained between the curtain and the coverage area.
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 2 Design the coverage using a floor plan Steps to design floor plan coverage This section describes a step-by-step guide for designing the radar configuration to determine the covered range.
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 2 Design the coverage using a floor plan 3. Right-click on the arc and select Size and Position. Set the height and width (diameter) to 10 cm, which represents the required detection distance of the radar in real space (5 m).
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 2 Design the coverage using a floor plan 5. Place the arc area on the desired position. Figure 14 Radar coverage in floor plan 6. Repeat Step to complete the setup.
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 2 Design the coverage using a floor plan Distance estimation – side view This section shows how to estimate the covered distance using a side view. Microsoft PowerPoint is used as the tool for the estimation.
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 2 Design the coverage using a floor plan 3. Draw a rectangle with 0.5 cm height to place on the coverage area. Extend the length of the rectangle until it touches the arc edge.
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 2 Design the coverage using a floor plan 5. Read the width value under Format Shape. The cover length is 4.32 cm, in this example, which represents 4.32 m.
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 3 Micro and macro detection and setup Micro and macro detection and setup Given the radar's sensitivity to slight movements, it is important to consider potential sources of vibration, such as air conditioners and curtains, as they can significantly impact the detection performance.
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 3 Micro and macro detection and setup Procedures of macro and micro-level recording To record and save the micro detection value over time, the calibration mode provides the necessary functionality.
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 3 Micro and macro detection and setup 4. Select Calibration mode, select Enable, and then press Set. Figure 25 Enable calibration mode 5. Select the Calibration rate, choose 4, and then press Set. Figure 26 Set calibration rate User guide...
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 3 Micro and macro detection and setup 6. Select Max range, 5.0 from Distance (m) dropdown, and then press Set. Figure 27 Set maximum range 7. Select Detect mode, select Macro and micro, and then press Set. Figure 28 Set detect range User guide...
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 3 Micro and macro detection and setup 8. Select the Presence calibration tab. Check save to file at bottom right. Figure 29 Save macro and micro to a file 9.
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 3 Micro and macro detection and setup 10. Open the recording file in Excel and create graphs to visualize the macro and micro values over time. Figure 31 Plot the graph in Excel file 11.
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 3 Micro and macro detection and setup 12. Select the Macro threshold, select 0.5 from the Value dropdown, and then press Set. Figure 33 Set macro threshold 13.
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 3 Micro and macro detection and setup 14. Select Micro threshold, select 10.00 from the Value dropdown, and then press Set. Figure 35 Set micro threshold User guide Revision 1.20 2024-07-15...
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 3 Micro and macro detection and setup Abnormal situations Assuming the macro threshold is set to 0.5 and the micro threshold is set to 10, the presence of a vibrating object will cause the micro value to remain consistently higher than the micro threshold.
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 4 Potential problems in the installation environment Potential problems in the installation environment As mentioned in Section 3, certain objects like air conditioners can produce vibrations that may impact the performance of radar detection.
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Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) 4 Potential problems in the installation environment Radar IP camera Figure 39 IP/CCTV camera User guide Revision 1.20 2024-07-15...
Installation guide for presence detection solution using XENSIV™ BGT60TR13C radar SoM board (KIT_60TR13C_EMBEDD_UNL) Revision history Revision history Document Date Description of changes revision 1.00 2021-07-06 Initial version 1.10 2022-03-02 Fixed document title and typos. 1.20 2024-07-15 Miscellaneous document cleanup updates User guide Revision 1.20 2024-07-15...
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