User's Manual

Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions
Document Number: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC
precautions)_18June2010.doc
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Issue: E
4.5 Stationary Object (SO) System (PROD0210)
The Stationary Object (SO) System is an identical design to the Light Vehicle (LV) System
(Figure 7), however, is coded as a Stationary Object (SO). The unit would normally be
mounted on fixed plant / equipment / obstacles that are prone to being damaged by Heavy
Vehicles. The unit can be powered by either battery packs with solar panel charging
capability or powered directly from mains powered 12VDC supply.
4.6 Mobile Plant & Equipment (HV) System (PROD0225)
The Mobile Plant & Equipment (MPE) System is an identical design to the Light Vehicle
(LV) System (Figure 7), however, is coded as a Heavy Vehicle (HV). The unit would
normally be mounted on Mobile Plant & Equipment that doesn’t require a Display and
Camera Unit(s).
The Mobile Plant & Equipment System comprises of an RF unit integrated into a Mobile
Plant & Equipment Unit (Rotating Beacon) (Figure 7) as commonly used at open cut mine
sites, which is fitted to the roof of mobile plant & equipment. 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 another Heavy Vehicle (HV), Light Vehicle (LV), Stationary
Object (SO) 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.
4.7 Personnel Tag (PT) Unit
Figure 11 – Personnel Tag (PT) Unit (prototype version)
Personnel Tag (PT) Units (under development) can be provided in a safety vest version
and provides a warning to the user via a combination of audible and vibrating battery
alarms. The units operate on rechargeable batteries.