V3 Sensor Mounting Locations

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The optimal sensor location is a function of risk zones, blind spots, and cable length. For example, the right side and rear may be the blind spot high risk area of a telehandler because an operator cannot see, while the front left may be the high risk area of a grader because the operator is not looking there during normal operations.

An installer must consult the user and health and safety to determine the desired installation location. Some common sensor positions for various machines are shown below.

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Sensors installed onto the rear of a Merlo Telehandler,

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Sensors installed on the front of the roof on a Merlo Telehandler

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Sensor and halo light installed on the right side of a forklift

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Sensor and halo light installed on the rear of a forklift, using a “flat” mount

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V2 sensor installed with a hose clamp mount on an excavator railing

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V2 sensors installed at the rear of a skidsteer

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V2 sensors installed on the handrails of an excavator

• V3 sensors may be installed upside down.

• Sensors should be installed towards the vehicle extremities, so that the field of view is not significantly blocked by the vehicle, including moving items i.e. boom arms

• Sensors should be installed angled down to the relevant area, generally a zone of <15m. Sensors should not be angled towards the horizon.

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• Sensors come with an “L” shape bracket.

• Optional flat style mounts and hose clamp mounts are available but must be purchased separately.

• Sensor cables are internally connected to the sensor.

• Cables must be wrapped with conduit for UV protection.

• Magnets must not be used for permanent mounting of sensors.

• Holes must not be drilled into any structural or safety items such as Roll Over Protection Structures without manufacturer approval