Datasheet

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

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

• Narrow 11° × 13° beam pattern

• Two independent, adjustable sensing zones detect objects up to 100 m (328.1 ft)

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

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

temperatures, or light

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

• Rugged IP67 housing withstands harsh environments

Protected by US patents

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.

Models

Model

Sensing Range

Connection

Supply

Voltage

Telecom Approval

Output

Q240RA-US-AF2LQ

Two

independent

sensing zones; 1

to 100 meters

(3.3 to 328 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-CN-AF2LQ

Telecom approved for China

Q240RA-EU-AF2LQ

Telecom approved for Europe, UK, Australia,

and New Zealand

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

198175 Rev. A

20 March 2017

198175