Brigade Backsense BS-8100 - Introduction; Detection Ranges; Object Detection Capability

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1 Introduction
Brigade’s Backsense
®
uses FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar system
technology to detect people and objects in blind spots, significantly reducing collisions.
Backsense
®
detects both stationary and moving objects, providing the driver with in-cab visual
and audible warnings. Backsense
®
works effectively in harsh environments with poor visibility
including darkness, smoke, fog, and dust.
It is imperative that any Brigade Backsense
®
system is fitted and commissioned by competent
and trained technicians. The installer is responsible for the fitness for purpose of the overall
system and must adhere to relevant regulations and legislation. Operators of the vehicle or
machine to which the Brigade Backsense
®
System is fitted must be made fully aware of how
to interpret the system so they will not be distracted by or rely completely on it. Distraction can
cause collisions.
The system is intended as an aid only. The operator must still concentrate on operating the
vehicle, obeying traffic and local regulations. Vehicle or machine operators must continue to
use their own training, senses, and other vehicle aids, such as mirrors, as if the system were
not in place. Nothing removes the responsibility of the operator to operate the vehicle in a
proper and lawful manner.
1.1 Detection Range
Model Name
Detection Length
Length of each
Detection Zone
Detection Width
Nominal
Tolerance
[m]
[ft]
[m]
[ft]
[m]
[ft]
[m]
[ft]
BS-8100
3 - 60
(10)*
10 - 197
(33)*
0.6 - 56
(2)*
2 - 184
(7)*
2 - 16
(7)*
7 - 52
(23)*
±0.25
±1
* Default setting
The following settings are fully configurable: Detection length, detection width, zones length,
blind length, blind width, blind zones, trigger output length and buzzer starting zone. Refer to
section 4 “Configuring the BS-8100 System”.
1.2 Object Detection Capability
Warning
• There is no detection of objects or part of an object closer than approx. 0.3m to
the sensor.
• The Brigade Backsense
®
radar beam has a 140° horizontal angle out to the maximum
designated width. The vertical angle is 16°. Both angles are symmetrically perpendicular
to the sensor front surface.
• All dimensions for detection of objects are nominal and vary significantly depending on
many parameters. For more details, see section “1.2.2 Factors Influencing the Detection
of Objects”.
• An object will cause a detection alert in less than 0.1 second, subject to object
properties and proximity.
• After turning on the power the system takes around 6 seconds to be active. Time from
standby to active state is less than 0.6 second.