technology

Overview

Technology

The use of electromagnetic waves to locate objects in space has its roots in 19th century science, but the technology known as ‘radar’ today has certainly made the jump into the digital age.

sensors

iDRR

indurad DualRangeRadar

  1. 2D high precision radar

  2. 15 Hz measurement rate

  3. 24 VDC

iLDR

indurad LinearDynamicRadar

  1. 77 GHz 1D single point radar

  2. 1600 Hz measurement rate

  3. 24 V DC

iSDR

radar technology

What is RADAR?

The acronym ‘RADAR’ (radio detection and ranging) comes from pre-WW2 military research and is now commonly used for any object ranging and detection technology using radio frequencies over 3GHz. The 1950’s then saw the introduction of radar technology into industrial and civilian applications.

indurad – Industrial Radar

The first iDRR™ (indurad DualRangeRadar) prototype was a 77 GHz sensor with an opening angle of +/- 25°. This opening angle and the sweeping function gave the sensor a unique 3D measurement area. The iDRR™ is a prime example of how indurad utilizes radar: the secret lies in the combination of high-end R&D in signal processing with robust mechanical engineering that make indurad sensors stand out in the world of industrial automation.

Usability in Harsh Conditions

The indurad company is a spin-off of a research project based at the University of Aachen (RWTH). It started in 2003 with the aim of testing various technologies for use in mining – specifically for 3D surface scanning under harsh conditions. Those tests have clearly shown that radar was the best suited among laser, ultrasonic and other technologies for the conditions to be expected in mining and other heavy industries – dirt, rain, fog, snow, high and low temperatures. Time has proven us right: To this day, indurad has not had a single case of sensor failure due to conditions that usually take other sensors out of the game.

Health & Safety

indurad respects and observes the limits of ETSI and FCC health and safety regulations and the IEEE standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. For this reason, all indurad radar sensors are transmitting extremely low levels of radiation on the order of 1-10% of the transmitted energy of any modern cell phone or a WLAN access point.

atex haz-loc

indurad Explosion Proof Sensors

Description

indurad can provide high quality, robust, zone 20 (group IIIC) certified sensors for explosive dust atmospheres and category M2 sensors for underground mining (methane, coal dust) with all necessary approvals according to IECEx / CSA / UL / ATEX / ANZEx / EAC Ex for use in hazardous areas. These specially designed sensors reduce risk, increase yield and automation levels in hazardous environments. If you are unable to find your local certification, our team of engineers can provide expert technical support to assist you with your specific technical needs. We can recommend the ideal combination of sensors for your application and Ex environment, as we are in contact with a wide range of certification bodies worldwide.

  1. Zone 22, 21 and 20 Group IIIC

  2. GAS Zone 2 Group IIA

  3. MINING Group I

  4. EPL (EQUIPMENT PROTECTION LEVEL) Da, Db, Dc, Gc, Mb

  5. AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS IECEx, ATEX, ANZEx, CSA/UL, EAC Ex (TR CU 012/2011)

Software

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r&d