Object detection systems
Backup Assistance System
Your Benefits
- Supports the driver when reversing while not distracting the driver when moving forward
- Actively warns the driver with visual and audible warning signals
- Detects stationary and moving objects – no additional costly equipment required
- Compact standalone system for easy integration and mounting
- Cost-efficient solution for retrofitting on a large fleet of vehicles regardless of its voltage
- Low power consumption minimizes the drain on the vehicle battery
Overview
The Backup Assistance System (BAS) minimizes the risk of collisions for manned forklift trucks. It monitors areas of the vehicle which are obstructed from view of the driver. The BAS gives real-time feedback via visual and audible warnings when the forklift truck comes near a stationary or moving object. The compact system is based on a TiM3xx 2D LiDAR sensor that is engaged only when the forklift truck is in reverse, thereby eliminating false alarms when moving forward. The monitored area can be scaled up by adding an additional sensor.
- System is activated when reverse is engaged
- Three-stage warning concept with tri-color visual and configurable audible levels up to 98 dB
- Two customizable alert zones per sensor
- Monitored areas scalable with a second TiM3xx LiDAR sensor
- Control unit provides the necessary logic for the sensors and regulates its voltage supply
Advantages
Need-based environment perception
Compared to alternative solutions, the BAS detects both stationary and moving objects.
Detection of stationary and moving objects
The 2D LiDAR based system actively detects obstacles in the path and clearly warns drivers and pedestrians. Unlike tag solutions, no additional sender and receiver cabling is required on the surrounding terrain. Compared to systems based on radar technology, the monitored area for collision warning can be defined more precisely with the BAS, which reduces false alarms.
Scalable monitored area
The scalable monitored area enables reliable object detection, thus preventing collisions. This contributes to smooth in-house storage, handling and transport processes in logistics
Three-stage warning concept
The BAS is equipped with a multi-level warning concept consisting of customizable warning fields and a signal light bar that warns the driver of potential collisions with visual and acoustic alarms. The integrated 2D LiDAR sensors only switches to active monitoring when the manned forklift truck is in reverse, preventing false alarms during forward travel.
Actively warns the driver with acoustic and visual warning signals
The monitored area is divided into monitoring fields – warning field 1 and warning field 2. The warning fields can be used to monitor various individually adjustable minimum distances to an object.
The signal light bar supports the driver with visual alarms. Green means clear travel path. If an object is detected in warning field 1, the color changes to yellow; if it enters warning field 2, it changes to red. Depending on the monitored area, the lamp emits additional acoustic warning signals via an integrated up to 98 dB buzzer.
Assistance for the driver with active alerts in real time without false alarms
Compact stand-alone system
All components of the Backup Assistance System are selected to keep integration time minimal so the vehicle is quickly ready for use again. Included with delivery: Sensors, signal light bars and mounting systems for all parts and connecting cables.
Cost-effective retrofitting
Compatible with different supply voltages, the system solution can be retrofitted to a wide range of vehicles, regardless of manufacturer or year of vehicle.
To make integration into the vehicle easy and installation as quick as possible, there is only one interface to the system – the control unit regulates the voltage supply and switching.
As a result of the low current consumption by the system, the power consumption from the vehicle battery is reduced. Saving charging time and therefore money.