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  1. R1D radar sensors for industrial applications
  2. Setup and support
  3. Installation guidelines

Optimize your R1D radar distance sensor installation

Thank you for your purchase of an R1D narrow beam radar sensor. On the following pages, you will find information to help you install and program the sensor as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

Should you need additional support, feel free to contact our service center at 800-441-8246 and speak to one of our applications engineers. Or vist our FAQ page.

For best performance of the R1D family of radar distance sensors, please adhere to the installation guidelines.

This product does not have a functional safety certificate. Do not use in hazardous areas.

Mounting guidelines

  • Large metallic objects in the immediate vicinity of the sensing face can interfere with the signal.
  • Ensure there are no unwanted objects in the sensor's field of view.
Exploded view of E23011 mounting bracket showing all screws and washers

Mounting set E23011

The swivel bracket provides flexibility and adjustments once the sensor is installed in the field.

  • Insert the M5 screws (1) and washers (5) supplied with the mounting set into the through holes of the sensor (2).
  • Thread into the M5 holes in the bracket (3). Tighten to 3.0 Nm max torque.
  • Attach the bracket to the clamp (4).
Assembled image of E23009 adjustable mounting set

Mounting set E23009

  • Fully adjustable mounting 
  • Tilting angle up to 45º
  • Additional mechanical device protection
Assembled view of E23010 adjustable mounting bracket

Mounting set E23010

  • Fully adjustable mounting 
  • Tilting angle up to 20º
  • Additional mechanical device protection

References

Graphic of three axis (x, y, z) coordinate system for R1D including direction of rotation

Coordinate system

The R1D sensor has an integrated inclination measurement device. It recognizes its own installation angles and outputs the information when needed.

  1. Tilting around the x-axis is called "rolling"
  2. Tilting around the y-axis is called "pitching"
Graphic with callouts for sensor, detection range and location of moving objects

Velocity measurement

The sensor detects moving targets and can determine their speed and direction using the Doppler effect. An object moving away from the sensing face is considered moving with positive velocity (+v). An object moving toward the sensing face is considered moving with negative velocity (-v).

  1. Sensor
  2. Detection range
  3. Moving objects

System connection options

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