IO-Link/J1939 radar scanner provides 3D motion data

Turck's 3D radar sensor MR15-Q80 with IO-Link and a J1939 interface measures the distance, position and movement of objects for applications such as collision avoidance or height control.

Turck's MR15-Q80 is a rugged radar scanner that captures and outputs environmental data in three dimensions. It is the only device with these features available with a J1939 interface for mobile devices, in addition to IO-Link. The 60 gigahertz radar scanner detects objects up to 15 meters away within freely definable detection angles of 120° horizontally and 100° vertically. The data can be used, for example, for 3D object detection, collision avoidance, height control or blind spot monitoring. Thanks to its technology, radar technology is more robust than alternative solutions such as laser technology or ultrasonic sensors, making it well suited for use in mobile equipment, port facilities or intralogistics applications.

In addition to the position of objects, the MR15-Q80 also detects their motion and the intensity of reflected waves. This data can be evaluated to distinguish between objects or to ignore static interference from non-relevant objects to the application. Users can parameterize up to six warning radii, which activate two freely assignable switching outputs. Three signal spaces can also be defined, which can also be assigned to the two switch outputs and switch when an object is found within these spaces.

The TAS Turck Automation Suite simplifies commissioning and optimization of signal and intensity filters, detection angles, warning radii and much more. The software visualizes raw sensor data in real time in the web browser.