Industrial Pepperl-Fuchs Radar Sensors with CAN Interface. Process Optimization in Road Construction

In road construction, a tandem of paver and feeder is often used for placing the pavement. While both machines move slowly, the feeder continuously feeds the paver with material such as asphalt. Since both machines are controlled manually, there is always a risk that the distance between the machines will change beyond the maximum tolerance, or that the track of one machine will shift slightly relative to the other.

The precision of this operation can be significantly increased by the intelligent use of radar technology. The feeder is equipped with a pair of robust radar sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs, which are directed at two corner reflectors on the paver and register changes in distance. This not only enables the ideal distance between the two machines to be maintained, but also a precisely coordinated track due to the sensors and reflectors being mounted in pairs.

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