Turck now offers robust radar sensors for distance measurement at a range of up to 15 meters. The DR distance radar sensors are built for harsh environments found in factories, outdoors or mobile applications.
The robust 122 GHz devices with protection class IP67/69K are shock resistant up to 100 g and are suitable for distance measurement in port logistics and other challenging outdoor conditions in which optical or ultrasonic sensors are often ruled out due to their limited range or interference factors such as dust, wind or light.
KEY FUNCTIONS
- Sensor data visualization and parameterization via Turck Radar Monitor
- Shock tested up to 100 g
- Three opening angles: Standard, wide, narrow
Learn everything you need to know about Turck radar sensors for level and distance measurement in this detailed technical article.
Check out this video covering how to utilize Turck's DR Radar Distance Sensor including application examples.
This sensor is a long-distance measuring and presence detection device is well suited for rugged environments.
DR Distance Radar Sensor – Key Features & Benefits
Stainless steel body with IP69K rating- IO-Link provides remote parameter setting and maintenance using Turck IO-Link master
- Range of 0.35 – 15 meters (1 millimeter resolution/accuracy)
- Turck Radar monitor allows for visual parameterization
- Programming features allow the sensor to ignore high or low strength targets as well as targets in certain distance thresholds
DR Distance Radar Sensor – Key Applications & Industries
The DR sensor will shine in long-distance measurement and presence detection applications where ultrasonic sensors fall short.
- Port logistics
- Machine and plant building
- Mobile equipment
- Grain silo level detection
- Dock door applications to prevent collisions
- Conveyor load height detection
- Mobile equipment and shipyard applications in harsh conditions
- Long-distance presence detection beyond the 6-meter max that ultrasonic sensors offer
- High IP rating for environmentally demanding applications
The browser-based Turck Radar Monitor parameter user interface simplifies the setup of the DR sensors by means of the real-time display of the signal curve – especially when setting filters to suppress interfering signals or in complicated mounting situations. When mounted in direct proximity to each other, the FMCW measuring principle of the devices prevents any mutual interference between the signals.
All DR-M30-IOL sensors are provided with IO-Link as well as an analog and switching output, in which the analog output can also be configured as a second switching output. In conventional applications, the devices can also be operated without IO-Link. Three different lens configurations enable optimum device selection according to the application, depending on whether a short and wide, a medium or a long and narrow detection field is required.
