SENSORZONE User Manual M4000001 Version 08/21
1 Safety and Warnings 1.1 General The SensorZone proximity warning system is supplied as an audible and/or visual alert system. It is not a protective device. The system does not initiate or perform any safety related functions. The SensorZone proximity warning system is only to be used as a complement to existing Health and Safety measures and practices. The use of SensorZone does not replace professional machinery safe operating processes and procedures.
2 General Introduction The SensorZone proximity warning system (PWS) is complimentary, and not a substitute, for existing safe systems and procedures of work. SensorZone PWS uses advanced RFID technology, an existing and well established technology. 2.1 System Summary SensorZone PWS generates a low frequency magnetic field, referred to as the exclusion zone, around the antenna. This zone maybe set at between 2m and 10m radius. The zone is nominally elliptical in shape.
3 In-Cab Operation It is recommended a copy of this page and the relevant display unit page are placed within the vehicle cab. 3.1 System Start Procedure All machine operators are required to carry a tag. 3.2 1. The machine operator must be carrying a tag 2. Ensure no other tags are in the exclusion zone 3. Start the machine and the PWS system will automatically initialise 4. When the alarm/Beep sounds (approximately 3 seconds after startup) press the Acknowledge button. 5.
4 Systems fitted with a Standard Display 4.1 If a single tag enters the exclusion zone The in cab display will flash the “!” LED, the “New Tag” LED, and Beep once every second. If an external alarm Sounder/Beacon is connected to the Base Station both the alarm will sound and the beacon will flash. ! Warning Tag present Low tag battery New tag present System on Acknowledege This will repeat until the operator presses the “Acknowledge” button.
5 Systems fitted with a Push Button Display 5.1 If a single tag enters the exclusion zone Acknowledege The push button display will flash the Alarm LED and Beep once every second. Alarm LED If an external alarm Sounder/ Beacon is connected to the Base Station both the alarm will sound and the beacon will flash. This will repeat until the operator presses the “Acknowledge” button. Once acknowledged the alarms will silence and the beacon will stop flashing. 5.
5.4 All Tag Users The tag has no user controls. Test your tag as recommended by your site management but not less than twice per day – see tag test below. It is preferably to wear your tag in a way where it can be visibly seen by others. Test your tag if you have any reason to think that it may have been damaged - dropped, exposed to extreme temperature or otherwise physically damaged. Carry your tag at all times – it can be fixed to your helmet, on a lanyard, or arm pouch.
6 Tag Test Unit 6.1 All tags must be tested daily Tags should be tested at the beginning and end of all work periods and whenever entering the site. Location: Make sure you are aware of the tag test locations on your site. The Tag Test Unit ensures the tags are operating correctly, and will alert the user to a low battery or inoperative tag Acknowledge button Tag Seen indicator Power connection Battery Low indicator 6.
