Product NewsSensors, Radar Sensors, Mobile Equipment, Intralogistics
IO-Link/J1939 radar scanner provides 3D motion data
TURCK's MR15-Q80 3D radar sensor with IO-Link and J1939 interface detects the distance, position, and movement of objects for collision avoidance or height monitoring
Benefits
- Greater flexibility thanks to additional information regarding position, distance, and speed
- Cost-effective replacement for high-cost sensor systems such as LIDAR and vision systems
- Easier commissioning thanks to real-time visualization in TAS
- High reliability thanks to protection class IP67, robust construction, and resistant technology
With the MR15-Q80, TURCK presents a robust radar scanner that captures and outputs ambient data in three dimensions. It is the only device with these properties that is available with both IO-Link and the J1939 interface for mobile machines. Operating at 60 gigahertz, the radar scanner detects objects at a distance of up to 15 meters within the cone angles of 120° horizontal and 100° vertical, which can be freely set by the user. Use cases for the data include 3D object detection, collision avoidance, height monitoring, or blind spot monitoring. Radar technology is technologically more robust than alternative solutions such as laser or ultrasonic sensors, and is therefore highly suitable for use in mobile equipment, port facilities, and intralogistics applications.
Six warning radii and three signal spaces and two switching outputs
In addition to the position of objects, the MR15-Q80 also detects their movement and the intensity of the reflected waves. This data can be evaluated to distinguish between objects or to suppress static obstructions that are not relevant to the application. Users can parameterize up to six warning radii that trigger two switching outputs that can be freely set by the user. Three signal spaces can also be defined, which can also be connected to the two switching outputs and switched if an object is located within these spaces.
Easier commissioning in TAS
The TURCK Automation Suite TAS facilitates commissioning and optimum adjustment of signal and intensity filters, cone angles, warning radii, and much more. The software visualizes the raw data from the sensor in the web browser in real time.
