Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx 1 Preliminary note You will find instructions, technical data, approvals and further information using the QR code on the unit / packaging or at documentation.ifm.com. 1.1 Symbols used Requirement Instructions Reaction, result [...] Designation of keys, buttons or indications...
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Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx 2 Safety instructions • The unit described is a subcomponent for integration into a system. – The system architect is responsible for the safety of the system. – The system architect undertakes to perform a risk assessment and to create documentation in accordance with legal and normative requirements to be provided to the operator and user of the system.
R1Dx Radar distance sensor CAN 2.2 Cyber security ATTENTION Unprotected network environment. The device does not include IT security measures according to IEC 62443. w Unauthorised read or write access to data is possible. w Unauthorised manipulation of the device function is possible. u Check and restrict access options to the device.
Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx 3 Intended use 3.1 Application area Based on FMCW radar, the device monitors an area without contact and detects the distance and speed of stationary and moving objects. Target areas and zones (ROI) can be defined. The sensor was designed for industrial use (permanently installed device). However, it can also be used and operated in mobile mode (sensor moves) if the corresponding requirements are met.
R1Dx Radar distance sensor CAN For India: Devices operating at a base frequency of 76 GHz can be used for fixed, mobile or portable applications, regardless of the spe- cific application. The following devices belong to this group: • R1D205 For Japan: Devices operating in the 79 GHz band can be used for fixed, mobile or portable applications, regardless of the specific appli- cation.
Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx 3.3 Impermissible use Use that goes beyond the intended use of the device and is outside the technical specification (see data sheet) is not permitted. The device does not comply with the applicable safety standards for machinery and is therefore not approved as a safety component.
Vision Assistant. 3. Establish a connection to the device using CANfox. 4. Use the Vision Assistant to make the required settings on the device. The software is required to configure the device. The software can be downloaded at www.ifm.com.
5.2 Operating modes The device can only be configured via CAN interface. The software can be downloaded at www.ifm.com. Depending on the device, up to two different operating modes can be set. These differ in the maximum distance, distance resolution, maximum velocity and velocity resolution.
Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx 5.3.4 R1D205 Art. no.: R1D205 Type designation: R1DBBOOKG/US/CAN Angle of aperture: ± 20° horizontal / ± 10° vertical Function: Radar distance sensor Operating frequency: 76…77 GHz Type: rectangular Radiated transmitter power (e.i.r.p.) and spectral densities Ò see data sheet (e.i.r.p.): The angle of aperture was determined with a corner reflector (E23013) at a distance of 5 m.
Provide strain relief for suitable M12 socket. More information on radar sensor accessories can be found at www.ifm.com. If there is a risk of damage to the device, it must be installed in such a way that it can only be accessed for occasional work, such as mechanical adjustments, and cannot be touched by unauthorised persons.
Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx Vertical angle of aperture Horizontal angle of aperture 1: ± 15° 2: ± 20° 6.2 Mechanical design Fig. 2: Mechanical design Connection (can be rotated by 270°) Sensing face 6.3 Mounting with clamp u Insert the M5 screws through the through holes of the device and guide them into the threaded M5 holes of the bracket.
R1Dx Radar distance sensor CAN Fig. 3: Mounting M5 screws Through holes of the radar sensor Bracket Clamp M5 washers Fig. 4: Completed installation 6.4 Mounting with mounting bracket By means of the mounting bracket (E23009) the mounting angle of the sensor can be adjusted. A maximum angle of 45°...
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Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx Fig. 5: Example By means of the mounting bracket (E23010) the mounting angle of the sensor can be adjusted. A maximum angle of 20° can be set. Fig. 6: Example...
CAN_L Low bus cable Recommendation: Use pre-configured connection cables / sockets, see accessories at www.ifm.com. The device can be damaged by insufficiently tightened M12 connectors. The IP rating indicated in the data sheet is only guaranteed if the M12 connectors are firmly screwed.
Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx 8 Installation To be able to make full use of the device’s functions, the ifm Vision Assistant software is required for parameter setting. u Go to the download section at this link and download the ifm Vision Assistant software onto your computer.
Status LED is green Device is connected to the voltage sup- ply and ready for operation Status LED flashing red (1 Hz) Error (correctable by the operator) Trou- bleshooting Status LED is red Serious error u Contact ifm support. Contact at www.ifm.com...
10 Set-up After power on, the device is put into operation. After approx. 3 s the device is ready for operation. On delivery, the parameters are set to the factory setting. The device is set using the ifm Vision Assistant software.
11 Parameter setting The device can be configured using the following options: • ifm Vision Assistant software (→ see software manual at www.ifm.com) The coordinate system The coordinate system is defined according to the right-hand rule. Fig. 8: Schematic illustration in the coordinate system “Roll”...
Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx Fig. 9: Schematic illustration of the detection range Sensor Detection range Moving objects 11.1 R1D101/R1D103 or R1D201/R1D205 The device has an angle of aperture of ± 20° horizontal and ± 15° vertical (R1D101/R1D103) or ± 10° vertical (R1D201/R1D205). The FOV of the sensor is fixed and cannot be changed. The radar sensor can detect several targets at the same time, but the process values always refer to one specific target.
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R1Dx Radar distance sensor CAN Fig. 10: Top view X axis [m] Y axis [m] Object: pedestrian (-10 dB) Object: reflector 50 mm (0 dB) Object: passenger car (10 dB) -2,5 -7,5 Fig. 11: Side view Z axis [m] X axis [m] Object: pedestrian (-10 dB) Object: reflector 50 mm (0 dB) Object: passenger car (10 dB)
Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx 11.2 Selection rules You can choose between the following selection rules: Selection rule Description [Shortest distance] The target closest to the sensor is selected. [Strongest power] The target that has the highest reflected energy is selected. [Strongest RCS] The target that has the strongest is selected.
Adjust supply voltage Supply voltage outside the specification (Ò technical data sheet) If the device behaves unexpectedly or incorrectly: u Download and install the latest firmware and ifm Vision Assistant versions (Ò Installation / 19). Download at documentation.ifm.com. u Disconnect the device from the voltage supply (restart)
Radar distance sensor CAN R1Dx 13 Maintenance, repair and disposal If used correctly, the unit is maintenance-free. u Keep the sensing face and any clear spaces free from deposits and foreign bodies. u It is not possible to repair the unit. Only the manufacturer is allowed to repair the unit.
Radar distance sensor CAN 14 Approvals / standards For approvals and standards, the following information is available: • Test standards and regulations: documentation.ifm.com • EU declaration of conformity and approvals: documentation.ifm.com • Notes relevant for approval: Package insert of the device and documentation.ifm.com...
R1Dx Radar distance sensor CAN Glossary RCS stands for Radar Cross Section (radar signature) and is a measure of how well a target is detectable by radar, i.e. how much of the emitted energy is reflected from a target. The higher the RCS value, the better the reflectivity and thus the visibility of the target.
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