BANNER R-GAGE K50R Radar Sensor User Guide

BANNER R-GAGE K50R Radar Sensor User Guide

Quick Start Guide

Radar-Based Sensors for Detection and Measurement of Moving and Stationary Targets

This guide is designed to help you set up and install the R-GAGE K50R sensor. For complete information on programming, performance, troubleshooting, dimensions, and accessories, please refer to the Instruction Manual at www.bannerengineering.com.
Search for p/n 226219 to view the Instruction Manual. Use of this document assumes familiarity with pertinent industry standards and practices.

WARNING

• Do not use this device for personnel protection
• Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death.
• This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or deenergized (off) output condition.

Overview

The K50R is an industrial radar sensor that uses high frequency radio waves from an internal antenna.

Figure 1. Sensing Range

Sensing Range

Features and Indicators

Figure 2. K50R Features

indication
3| Output 2| Amber| Discrete output status

Signal Strength and the Indicator LEDs

LED

| Color| Description
---|---|---
| ON Green| Power ON
Signal strength is greater than 2x the user-selected threshold
| Flashing Green| Power ON
Signal strength is less than 2x the user-selected threshold
| ON Blue| Power ON
Signal strength is less than 1

| ON Amber| Discrete output 1 status
| ON Amber| Discrete output 2 status
| Flashing Red| Error

Installation Instructions

Install the Software

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® operating system version 10 1
Hard Drive Space
500 MB
Third-Party Software
.NET
USB Port
Available USB port

Important: Administrative rights are required to install the Banner Radar Configuration software.

1. Download the latest version of the software from www.bannerengineering.com/us/en/products/sensors/software/radar-configuration.html.
2. Navigate to and open the downloaded file.
3. Click Install to begin the installation process.
4. Depending on your system settings, a popup window may appear prompting to allow Banner Radar Configuration to make changes to your computer. Click Yes.
5. Click Close to exit the installer.

Mount the Device

1. If a bracket is needed, mount the device onto the bracket.

2. Mount the device (or the device and the bracket) to the machine or equipment at the desired location. Do not tighten the mounting screws at this time.
   Important: If the device is being mounted flush against a solid surface, a 1 mm space must be maintained between the surface and the sensor to allow proper ventilation. Washers are provided in the hardware packet that can be used to achieve this gap.

3. Check the device alignment.

4. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the device (or the device and the bracket) in the aligned position.

Connect to the Sensor

Figure 3. System Components

A = K50R
B = Pro Converter Cable (MQDC-506-USB)
C = PC running Banner Radar Configuration software

Wiring
Quick disconnect wiring diagrams are functionally identical.

Push-Pull output. User-configurable PNP/NPN setting.
Pulse Frequency Modulation.

Key

1. Brown
2. White
3. Blue
4. Black
5. Gray (Connect for use with remote input or Banner Radar Configuration software)

Note: A shielded cable is required if the sensor is mounted outdoors or if the cable is longer than 30 m.

Getting Started

Power up the sensor, and verify that the power LED is ON green.

Connect to the Sensor

1. Connect the sensor to the Pro Cable.

2. Connect the Pro Converter cable to the PC.

3. Open the Banner Radar Configuration Software.

4. Go to Sensor > Connect on the Navigation toolbar.
   The Connection screen displays.

5. Select the correct Sensor Model and Com Port for the sensor.

6. Click Connect.
   The Connection screen closes and the sensor data displays.

Specifications

Range
The sensor can detect an object at the following ranges, depending on the material of the target: 100 mm to 2.5 m

Operating Principle
Pulsed coherent radar (PCR)

Operating Frequency
60.5 GHz

Supply Voltage (Vcc)
10 V DC to 30 V DC
Use only with a suitable Class 2 power supply (UL) or Limited Power Supply (CE)

Power and Current Consumption, exclusive of load
Power consumption: <1.0 W at 24 V
Current consumption: <35 mA at 24 V

Supply Protection Circuitry
Protected against reverse polarity and transient overvoltages

Linearity
< ± 2 mm from 100 mm to 250 mm
< ± 4 mm from 250 mm to 800 mm
< ± 8 mm from 800 mm to 2.5 m
Reference target with RCS = 1m²

Delay at Power-up
< 1 s

Output Configuration
Discrete Output 1 (Black Wire): Configurable PNP or NPN output
Discrete Output 2 (White Wire): Configurable PNP or NPN output or Pulse
Frequency Modulated (PFM) output

Output Protection
Protected against output short-circuit

Remote Input
Allowable Input Voltage Range: 0 to Vsupply
Active High (internal weak pull-down): High state > (Vsupply – 2.25 V) at 2
mA maximum
Active Low (internal weak pull-up): Low state < 2.25 V at 2 mA maximum

Response Time
Discrete output response: 200 ms
Speeds given for fast mode. See the Instruction Manual for additional details.

Indicators
Power LED/Signal Strength: Green or blue depending on sensor state
Output LEDs: Amber, target within taught discrete output status

Construction
Housing: Polycarbonate
Window: Polycarbonate

Connections
Integral M12 quick disconnect
Models with a quick disconnect require a mating cordset

Note: A shielded cable is required if the sensor is mounted outdoors or if the cable is longer than 30 m.

Output Ratings
Current rating = 50 mA maximum each

Black wire specifications per configuration

PNP| Output High| ≥ Vsupply – 2.5 V
Output Low| ≤ 1V (loads ≤ 1 MegΩ)
NPN| Output High| ≥ Vsupply – 2.5 V
Output Low| ≤ 2.5 V
White wire specifications per configuration

PNP| Output High| ≥ Vsupply – 2.5 V
Output Low| ≤ 2.5 V (loads ≤ 70 kΩ)
NPN| Output High| ≥ Vsupply – 2.5 V
Output Low| ≤ 2.5 V

Repeatability 2
4 mm from 100 to 250 mm
8 mm from 250 mm to 800 mm
16 mm from 800 mm to 2.5 m

Maximum Output Power
EIRP: 10dBm

Vibration and Mechanical Shock
All models meet MIL-STD-202F, Method 201A (Vibration: 10 Hz to 60 Hz maximum, 0.06 inch (1.52 mm) double amplitude, 10G acceleration) requirements. Method 213B conditions H&I.Shock: 75G with device operating; 100G for non-operation

Operating Temperature
Standard model: –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to +140 °F)

Temperature Effect
<±5 mm from –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to +140 °F)

Environmental Rating
IP67

Certifications

Contains FCC ID: 2AQ6KA1001
Contains IC: 24388-A111 for others, contact Banner Engineering

Advanced Capabilities

Country of Origin
USA

FCC Part 15 Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Industry Canada

Contains IC: 24388-A111—This device contains licence-exempt transmitters(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Beam Patterns

The beam pattern of the radar sensor is dependent on the radar cross section (RCS) of the target.
The beam pattern graphs are guides for representative object detection capabilities based on different sized radar cross sections and corresponding example real world targets. Use the following charts as a starting point in application setup. Note that applications vary.

• Use the Beam Width versus Distance chart to understand where corresponding objects can be detected. Adjusting the signal strength threshold also affects the beam pattern when the target is constant.
• Use the Beam Width versus Degrees chart to help determine how much the target can tilt from 90 degrees while still maintaining detection.

Unless otherwise specified, the following beam patterns are shown with Signal Strength Threshold = 1.

Figure 4. Typical beam pattern, in millimeters, on representative targets

Figure 5. Typical beam pattern, in degrees, on representative targets

Figure 6. Typical beam pattern, in millimeters, with 250 × 250 mm Flat Metal Sheet (Radar cross section = 2000m²) and various signal strength thresholds

Figure 7. Typical beam pattern, in millimeters, with 250 × 250 mm Flat Metal Sheet (Radar cross section = 2000m²) and various response speeds

Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty

Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of the Banner product.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND WHETHER ARISING UNDER COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE.

This Warranty is exclusive and limited to repair or, at the discretion of Banner Engineering Corp., replacement. IN NO EVENT SHALL BANNER ENGINEERING CORP. BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY EXTRA COSTS, EXPENSES, LOSSES, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT OR FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, STATUTE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE.

Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations or liabilities relating to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper application or installation of this product or use of the product for personal protection applications when the product is identified as not intended for such purposes will void the product warranty. Any modifications to this product without prior express approval by Banner Engineering Corp will void the product warranties. All specifications published in this document are subject to change; Banner reserves the right to modify product specifications or update documentation at any time. Specifications and product information in English supersede that which is provided in any other language. For the most recent version of any documentation, refer to: www.bannerengineering.com.

For patent information, see www.bannerengineering.com/patents.

Banner Engineering Corp. Software Copyright Notice

This software is protected by copyright, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You are only granted the right to use the software and only for the purposes described by Banner. Banner reserves all other rights in this software. For so long as you have obtained an authorized copy of this software directly from Banner, Banner grants you a limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable right and license to use this software.

You agree not to use, nor permit any third party to use, this software or content in a manner that violates any applicable law, regulation or terms of use under this Agreement. You agree that you will not reproduce, modify, copy, deconstruct, sell, trade or resell this software or make it available to any file-sharing or application hosting service.

Disclaimer of Warranties. Your use of this software is entirely at your own risk, except as described in this agreement. This software is provided “AS-IS.” To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Banner, it affiliates, and its channel partners disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, including any warranty that the software is fit for a particular purpose, title, merchantability, data loss, non-interference with or non- infringement of any intellectual property rights, or the accuracy, reliability, quality or content in or linked to the services. Banner and its affiliates and channel partners do not warrant that the services are secure, free from bugs, viruses, interruption, errors, theft or destruction. If the exclusions for implied warranties do not apply to you, any implied warranties are limited to 60 days from the date of first use of this software.

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References

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