Can my warning beacon system be radar activated by vehicles or cyclists?
This article details the ability for Carmanah warning beacon systems to be radar activated via an add-on kit.
Product applicability
The following products are discussed in this article:
- E Series: R247-E
- F Series: R247-F
- G Series: R247-G
- MX Series: R247-MX, CHEVRON-MX and WWD-MX
The purpose of the radar detection kit, which can be added as a factory option for new systems, is to trigger a beacon system when vehicles or cyclists reach or exceed a user configurable speed. It can also be configured to trigger the beacon system at any speed to warn incoming vehicles or cyclists as per your application.
Applications
Below are a list of some of the applications that a radar activated beacon can be used for:
- Wrong-way driver
- Curve warning system
- Intersection conflict warning system
- Cyclist speed calming
- Rail crossings
- Trail crossings
- Industrial/low speed presence detection
- Various other warning signs
User manual
Please see the link below to download the radar detection kit user manual:
- E/F/G Series - Radar Detection Kit
- MX Series - Radar Detection Kit
The radar can detect as low as 1 mph/kmh and is configurable for your application.
The radar detection kit requires configuration software for post installation adjustments.
Radar module/mount can tilt and pan to accommodate road curves and grade changes.