User's Manual

Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions
Document Number: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC
precautions)_18June2010.doc
Page 27 of 126
Issue: E
4.3 Light Vehicle (LV) System (with integral beacon)
(PROD0246)
The Light Vehicle (LV) System (with integral beacon) comprises of an RF unit integrated
into a Light Vehicle Unit (Rotating Beacon) (Figure 7) as commonly used at open cut mine
sites, which is normally fitted to the roof of a Light Vehicle. A driver dash-mounted Alarm
Unit (Figure 8) is situated inside the vehicle cabin to provide both an audible and visual
warning to the driver when a Heavy Vehicle (HV) or Test Station (TS) is detected within
the programmed detection range. The Alarm Unit also contains a RS-232 interface for
system configuration and recovering logged detection data via a Laptop PC.
Features:
• IP 54 rated enclosure
• RF transceiver integrated into Rotating Beacon (12V, 55W)
• Dash mounted Alarm Unit containing audible alarm buzzer, flashing alarm indicator,
power indicator and RS-232 interface
• Rotating Beacon & dash mounted Alarm Unit activated when Heavy Vehicle (HV) (in
gear) or Test Station (TS) is detected within the pre-programmed range
• Low power RF transceiver operates in LIPD class license for unlicensed bands
• Digital RF data transmission with full error control
• Object detection angle of 360 degree
• Operating power supply: nominal 12VDC, 5A maximum
• Input power provided from vehicle electrical distribution board (via battery) for
permanent installation.
(Note: The Light Vehicle Unit is normally permanently powered from the vehicle battery
which enables the RF tagging to still be active when the vehicle is unattended for the
benefit of other vehicles. The Rotating Beacon on the roof will only be activated when
either a Heavy Vehicle (HV) (in gear) is detected or a Test Station (TS) is detected
within the programmed range.)
• Rugged construction