The need for security is fundamental for us as people. With the increase in technical possibilities for everyday life, the demand for innovative solutions in the field of security technology is increasing. Developments such as stricter legal provisions or requirements, growing floods of data or new challenges presented by technological trends require the development of established security measures and the use and promotion of innovative approaches.

Radar sensors successfully established themselves in the security industry years ago. Motion detectors in alarm systems, access controls and area monitoring use electromagnetic waves to secure objects, machines, zones, rooms, buildings, or properties. Radar is also a reliable component in sectors such as the event industry, transport, and industry. IFLABEL offers a wide range of applications in its portfolio to meet the broadest array of requirements.

Advantages of Radar sensors

• weather-resistant – outdoor & indoor use
• insensitive to light – works day and night
• contactless
• anonymous
• maintenance-free
• designed for easy combination with other sensors
• functionality generally not impaired in the event of vandalism (e.g. spray paint)
• anti-blocking detection
• can be positioned behind plastic covers
• works even in extreme heat or cold
• precise positioning of objects
• multi-target capability
• radar tracking
• classification of objects
• filter functions
   

Alarm systems

Although radar-based alarm systems seem to function similarly to the principle of PIR sensors, they raise movement detection to the next level by gathering additional information. As soon as a person or a moving object appears in the detection area or is approaching the installation, an alarm is triggered by the radar motion sensor.

Light control

Motion sensors control the lighting around a building in order to illuminate dark corners. This way, radar provides an additional light source for surveillance cameras and reveals would-be burglars concealed under the cloak of darkness.

Combination of video and radar technology

An innovative security concept is the use of synergy effects of two different technology approaches. Through the fusion of CCTV and a radar system, the disadvantages of the optical security system are compensated for by the advantages of high-frequency technology. The combination of classic video surveillance for the near range with radar application for longer distance form a perfect team for area surveillance.

Access control

Security measures such as installed access controls keep unauthorised persons from accessing properties, rooms, or premises. Radar sensors control the opening and closing of gates, doors, turnstiles, and barriers. In addition, the technology provides information about number or direction of movement. This allows the permissible objects to be limited.

Radar barrier

In this example application, the radar equipment acts as a trigger that goes off when a person crosses the radar beam or is within its path. This is similar to an invisible barrier – like a stretched rope that sounds an alarm when someone passes through it. It serves, for example, to protect boundaries, fences, and walls.