Datasheet

Radar-Based Dual-Zone Narrow-Beam Sensors for Detection of Moving and Stationary Targets

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FMCW (true-presence) radar detects moving and stationary objects

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Narrow 11° × 13° beam pattern

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Two independent, adjustable sensing zones detect objects up to 40 meters

away (131.2 ft)

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Easy setup and configuration of range, sensitivity, and output with simple DIP

switches

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Sensing functions are unaffected by wind, falling rain or snow, fog, humidity,

air temperatures, or light

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Sensor operates in Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) telecommunication

band

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Rugged IP67 housing withstands harsh environments

Protected by US patents

Model

Sensing

Range

Connection

Supply

Voltage

Telecom Approval

Output

Q240RA-US-AF2Q

Two

independent

sensing

zones; 1 to

40+ meters

(131 ft)

5-pin M12

quick

disconnect

12 to 30 V

dc

Telecom approved for US and Canada

DIP-switch-

selectable NPN or

PNP; N.O. or N.C.

Q240RA-EU-AF2Q

Telecom approved for Europe, UK,

Australia, and New Zealand

Q240RA-CN-AF2Q

Telecom approved for China

CAUTION: Make No Modifications to this Product

Any modifications to this product not expressly approved by Banner Engineering could void the user's

authority to operate the product. Contact Banner Engineering for more information.

WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection

Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to

serious injury or death. This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary

to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an

energized or de-energized sensor output condition.

Overview

The R-GAGE sensor emits a well-defined beam of high-frequency radio waves from an internal antenna. Some of this

emitted energy is reflected back to the receiving antenna. Signal processing electronics determine the distance from the

sensor to the object based on the time delay of the return signal. The sensor can be configured to two independent

sensing zones.

The two sensing zones are factory pre-set to default distances; they can be reconfigured for different distances using the

DIP switches on the side of the sensor. The sensor is plug-in ready for immediate operation.

The sensitivity is precalibrated at the factory, assuming that the sensing field will be clear of obstacles. The sensitivity can

be adjusted using the DIP switches on the side of the sensor.

Original Document

184564 Rev. C

17 August 2016

184564