The application of sensors is quite simple. The only electrical interfaces to be prepared are power supply and a digital data interface that carries the sensor input and output data. For CAN, Ethernet and WiFi interface there is a PC based test- and interface software tool available on this website. All sensors are usually supplied along with a cable set, putting them into operation and visualizing Radar data is only a question of a few minutes: simply install the Drive Recorder II Software and plug in power.

The power supply is usually a single DC voltage +7...+32V and GND.

The output data content could be one of the following:

Automotive applications:

• detected raw target list
• tracked object list
• restraint system firing signal
• binary "blind-spot-covered" signal
• etc.

Industrial applications:

• detected raw target list
• closest target range (presence detection with detection position data)
• single target speed (like for a traffic radar)
• position of detected moving object (for surveillance radar)
• etc.

The output data content and format are flexible and can be adapted for any application. In specific applications, certain input data have to be transmitted to the sensor (example: ego speed in automotive applications).

All sensors feature at least one of the following data interfaces:

• CAN Bus V2.0b (passive) (standard interface)
• RS 485 Serial
• USB (on request, with adaptor box)
• SPI (on request)
• WiFi (802.11g, on request)
• Ethernet (electrical, on request)

All Radar sensors are fully remote controllable (operational mode control, parameters, ousput signals etc.) via the digital data interface.

The digital data interface communication is designed for a conflict-free, synchronized ready-to-run operation of multiple sensors in a sensor network.

To download new software versions, our reliable and secure SmartCore technology is implemented in all devices. Customers have the possibility to flash the devices on site in a simple procedure using the free Drive Recorder II Software.