Leuze LBK safety radar system

The LBK radar system responds to movements and generates a switching signal as soon as a person enters or exits the monitored area. Leuze says the radar technology can differentiate between people and static objects, and detects even stationary persons located in the protected area. Static objects, such as pallets or material containers, can be left in the protected area with no problem, as they do not result in a system interruption.

The safety radar system is used primarily in restart protection and for monitoring hidden areas. Users can adapt it to their individual requirements due to the number and position of the sensors, the adjustable operating range as well as the selectable opening angle. The system also uses its FMCW technology to monitor areas on steps or pedestals and behind non-metallic shadowing. To safeguard larger areas, up to six radar sensors can be connected together via a controller. In this way, the system offers a maximum monitoring area of 15 x 4 m. The individual sensors can be connected to form groups and if necessary these groups can be switched off, thereby allowing the system to adapt to dynamic processes. Users can use the easy-to-operate configuration software to define the system parameters.