Safety Sensors
SICK SRA3-AAC100ZANI Sensor
SICK SRA3-AAC100ZANI safeRS3 safety radar unit, part 6080600. FMCW radar hazardous area monitoring unaffected by dust, fog and darkness.
Overview
The SICK SRA3-AAC100ZANI (part number 6080600) is a component of the safeRS3 safety radar system. Using FMCW radar, the safeRS3 family monitors hazardous areas around machines and mobile equipment without optical limitations, and this control-side unit provides the evaluation and safe outputs for integration into the machine safety circuit.
How It Works
The radar sensor transmits FMCW radar waves and evaluates the echoes to detect persons and objects in the configured protective field, regardless of dust, fog, darkness and light conditions. The control unit evaluates the radar data and switches the safety outputs when the field is violated, executing the safe stop via the machine control.
Key Features
- Safety radar evaluation for hazardous area monitoring
- Part number 6080600
- Unaffected by dust, fog, light and weather conditions
- Configurable protective fields for the application
- Safe outputs with local I/O integration
- Suitable for outdoor and harsh industrial environments
Typical Applications
- Hazardous area monitoring on outdoor machinery
- Access protection where optical sensors fail
- Field monitoring on heavy equipment and cranes
- Area protection in harsh production environments
- Complementary safety sensing alongside optical systems
Specifications
Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
Model | SICK SRA3-AAC100ZANI |
Part number | 6080600 |
Device type | Safety radar system unit, safeRS3 family |
Technology | FMCW radar |
Installation and Setup Notes
Mount the radar per the field plan and configure protective fields with the family software, considering the mounting height and angle for reliable person detection. Validate field behavior with test persons and objects, and integrate the safe outputs into the machine safety circuit per the safety concept.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why radar instead of a laser scanner?
Radar is unaffected by dust, fog, darkness and weather, maintaining monitoring where optical scanners lose contrast.
Can it detect persons reliably?
Yes, the safeRS3 system is designed for person detection in its protective fields within its specification.
Does it work outdoors?
Yes, weather-independent radar sensing is one of the family's core advantages.
