Maximum signal strength

Mounting bracket for optimum alignment of the sensor to the application

Precise alignment of the sensor to the measurement object is crucial for optimum measurement results. The maximum signal strength of the reflected radar wave is achieved by aligning the radar sensor at right angles to the surface of the measurement object. Especially with a narrow aperture angle, the tolerances for a deviation from the vertical are relatively small in order to receive a signal at all.

For quick and precise alignment, corresponding mounting brackets are available for the RAD5xx series.
RAD5xx series, either for rotation about one or two axes perpendicular to the measuring direction.

Angle reflector for optimizing the signal strength in the application

Uneven surfaces or problematic focusing on a target object at a greater distance can strongly influence the signal strength of the radar signal to be received. Angle reflectors can help to increase the signal strength for greater measurement accuracy.

• Increasing the signal strength received from a target.
• Increasing the possible angle between the sensor
  and the target.

Angle reflectors "bundle" the radar signals over a larger area. The geometry is designed so that reflections at any point (b+c) travel the same distance to and from the sensor as the direct reflection (a) at a 90° angle.

Maximum transparency

ConfigBox for easy visualization of the echo curve as well as
Setting the parameters and filter functions

For transferring the sensor data to a PC/laptop. After connecting the sensor to the PC via the ConfigBox, the configuration software is opened via the browser.

The software can be used to configure the sensor to the respective
application requirements or to check its status during operation. In addition to the visualization of the echo curve, the following settings can be configured:

• Configuration of the analog interface
• Setting the switching points for the switching outputs
• Setting the measuring range
• Definition of the signal threshold value
• Selection of the desired signal for multiple peaks
• and much more.

Maximum signal strength

Mounting plate for fine angle adjustment

For an optimum measurement result, the exact alignment of the
of the sensor to the object to be measured is crucial. The maximum
signal strength of the reflected radar wave is determined by the
radar sensor is aligned at right angles to the surface of the target.
surface of the measurement object. Especially with a narrow aperture angle
the tolerances for a deviation from the perpendicular are
relatively small in order to receive a signal at all.

For fine angle adjustment of the RAD7xx radar sensor, a special
special mounting plate. Using 2 adjustment screws, the plate can be
plate can be adjusted up to ±2 mm horizontally and ±1.5 mm vertically.
Threaded holes allow the RAD7xx to be mounted both directly and
directly or with the heat protection housing to the mounting plate.
fastened

Angle reflector for optimizing the signal strength in the application

Uneven surfaces or problematic focusing on a target object at a greater
target object at a greater distance can greatly influence the signal strength of the
radar signal to be received. To increase
signal strength for greater measurement accuracy, angled reflectors can
Angle reflectors can help here.

• Increasing the signal strength received from a target.
• Increasing the possible angle between sensor and target.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Angle reflectors "bundle" the radar signals over a larger area.
area. The geometry is designed in such a way that reflections at each
(b+c) travel the same distance to and from the sensor as the direct reflection
the direct reflection (a) at a 90° angle.

Maximum heat protection

Heat protection housing with connection for air cooling

The heat protection housing for the RAD7xx radar sensors has an
has an active cooling system. It enables operation of the
sensors even at extreme ambient temperatures of up to
1600 °C.