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Bank Drive-Thru Automobile Detection
Application: Detecting cars arriving at a bank teller drive-thru window
Challenges: Outdoor environment, curved vehicle surfaces
Solution: K50R Radar Sensor
Benefits: Radar sensors are not affected by uncontrollable weather factors
Bank tellers working the drive-up windows must be aware when a vehicle is present in order to optimize customer service. A reliable detection method that can sense the presence of large moving or stationary objects is required. The sensor must also be able to withstand outdoor environments.
Description
There are several possible approaches to solving this application. Photoelectric or ultrasonic sensors may have been used in the past, but both options have drawbacks. Traditional photoelectric sensors would accumulate dirt and dust in the outdoor environment, diminishing their reliability, and in addition, their sensing ability may be negatively affected by uncontrollable factors such as sunlight, vehicle color, and vehicle reflectivity. Ultrasonic sensors would fall victim to wind interference or temperature changes in the outdoor environment and deliver inaccurate results. Also, most motor vehicles feature curved surfaces, which can cause ultrasonic beams to be deflected or miss their targets.
The K50R Radar Sensor was designed to detect the presence of large moving or stationary objects, regardless of shape or color. The adjustable sensing range gives users the ability to detect objects only within a specified distance, ignoring objects and background beyond the setpoint.
With its robust, dirt-resilient IP67-rated housing and weather immunity, the sensor is able to withstand harsh winds and other environmental elements, making the K50R Radar Sensor ideal for use in outdoor applications. The small, flush-mount housing is easily integrated into existing locations, and it is designed to be resistant to tampering. It features an intuitive graphical user interface for configuration, and software allows users to easily copy configurations from one sensor to another, for faster setup.
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K50R Radar Sensor
The K50R is a cost-effective adjustable-field sensor that excels in short-range applications. Radar sensors are often the best choice for outdoor applications, such as vehicle detection, because their signals are not affected by wind, sun, rain, snow, fog, or air temperature.