UA350 UWB Forklift Proximity Warning System
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| Categories | UWB Proximity Warning System |
| Brand | AlwayCare Commercial Fleet Safety Manufacturer |
| Model | UA350 |
| Voltage | 12/24V |
| Size | 200mm x 120mm x 75mm |
| Application | Suitable for Forklifts |
| Alarm Distance | 0-100m |
| Housing Material | ABS |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃ ~ 65℃ |
| Warranty | 15 Months |
UA350 UWB Forklift Proximity Warning System
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Time-of-Flight proximity warning system delivering 10cm precision distance detection between industrial forklifts and warehouse personnel.
UWB Proximity Detection Specifications
Official technical specifications derived from the AlwayCare factory engineering ledger. Engineered for heavy industrial forklift safety and warehouse personnel protection.
| Hardware System | AlwayCare UA350 UWB Proximity Warning System |
|---|---|
| Ranging Technology | Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Nanosecond Pulse Radio Time-of-Flight (ToF) |
| Ranging Accuracy | 0.1 meter (±10 cm) centimeter-level precision distance measurement |
| Detection Radius | 0.5m ～ 30m / 50m (Configurable up to 100m open field via software/instrument) |
| Warning Zone Configuration | 3-Stage Configurable Zones: Early Warning Zone, Critical Alarm Zone, Cabin Exclusion Zone |
| Operating Voltage | DC 12V ～ 24V (Supports 48V/80V electric forklifts via optional step-down converter) |
| Audio-Visual Alarming | High-decibel multi-tone strobe alarm beacon (≥95dB @ 1m) + cabin display warning |
| Personnel Tag (PT202) | Wearable wristband or helmet clip; sound, light, and vibration triple sensory feedback |
| Tag Battery & Sleep Mode | Rechargeable lithium cell; intelligent motion-activated sleep mode (<10μA static draw) |
| Configuration Method | Wireless hand-setting instrument (UA350-HSI) or dedicated PC configuration cable |
| Interlock Relay Output | Dry contact relay output supporting automatic forklift deceleration and throttle cut-off |
| Base Station Dimensions | 200mm × 120mm × 75mm (Rugged IP65 industrial composite enclosure) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ～ +65°C (Cold storage warehouses to metal foundry environments) |
| Factory Warranty | 15 Months Manufacturer Coverage |
Standard Factory Bill of Materials (BOM)
| 1. Central UWB Base Station | AlwayCare UA350 Vehicle Ranging Base Station Host × 1 |
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| 2. Strobe Alarm Beacon | High-intensity multi-color LED strobe light with integrated buzzer × 1 |
| 3. Vehicle Power Harness | Automotive-grade shielded power & relay control wiring harness × 1 |
| 4. Personnel Safety Tag | AlwayCare PT202 Wearable Tag with Wristband & Helmet Adapter × 1 (Standard Kit) |
| 5. Tag Charging Station | Dedicated multi-pin magnetic charging cradle with USB adapter × 1 |
| 6. Engineering Documentation | Factory calibration certification pass and industrial deployment manual × 1 |
UWB Proximity Safety Architecture Matrix
Evaluate industrial collision avoidance architectures across vehicle-to-personnel, vehicle-to-vehicle, and infrastructure blind-spot topologies.
| Architecture Topology | Hardware Setup | Ranging Accuracy | Alert Mechanism | Vehicle Control Action | Target Industrial Scenario |
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| Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) Standard UA350 Forklift ↔ Worker |
1× UA350 Base Station + PT202 Personnel Tags | 0.1m (10cm) | Dual-side: Strobe light in cab + Tag vibrates on wrist/helmet | Optional relay throttle deceleration | Warehouse aisles, cargo sorting docks, high-foot-traffic factories |
| Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Forklift ↔ Forklift |
2× UA350 Base Stations on opposing vehicles | 0.1m (10cm) | High-priority cabin buzzer + 360° strobe flash on both forklifts | Dual vehicle throttle limit or stop interlock | Narrow racking corridors, container depots, high-speed transit lanes |
| Fixed Blind-Spot Beacon (V2I) Infrastructure ↔ Vehicle |
Stationary UA350 Beacon at wall corner + Vehicle Base Station | 0.1m (10cm) | Wall-mounted traffic strobe flash + in-cab proximity chime | Automatic entry zone speed restriction | Blind T-junctions, warehouse doorway portals, high-rack corners |
| Speed-Limiting Interlock Active Throttle Control |
UA350 Base Station + Heavy-Duty Deceleration Relay | 0.1m (10cm) | 2-Stage escalation: Acoustic warning → Hard speed cutoff | Direct Throttle Interlock (Cuts drive pedal) | Automotive manufacturing lines, chemical zones, zero-tolerance areas |
Centimeter-Precision Workplace Collision Prevention
Four core engineering advantages that differentiate AlwayCare UWB technology from conventional ultrasonic or radar sensors.
0.1m Precision Ranging Unaffected by Industrial Dust
Nanosecond pulse radio Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology delivers consistent 10cm accuracy regardless of lighting or atmospheric conditions.
- Centimeter Accuracy: UWB Time-of-Flight ranging measures distances down to 10cm precision.
- 360° Circular Envelope: Eliminates blind spots through dust, steam, and non-metallic pallet racking.
- Zero False Echoes: Pulse time-tagging prevents false alarms from static factory walls.
PT202 Wearable Tag with Triple Sensory Feedback
Compact, ergonomic safety tag alerts pedestrians directly through simultaneous tactile, acoustic, and visual channels.
- Flexible Wearables: PT202 tags clip to worker hard hats or fasten to wrists without fatigue.
- Triple Warning Feedback: High-decibel buzzer, bright LEDs, and haptic vibration alert personnel.
- Smart Sleep Sensing: Micro-motion accelerometer extends wearable battery life across multi-day shifts.
Three-Stage Configurable Zones & Cabin Exclusion
Customizable proximity perimeters enable graduated response protocols without causing nuisance alert fatigue.
- Zone 1 Early Warning: Yellow visual flash prompts operator and worker awareness at 5–15m.
- Zone 2 Critical Stop: Red strobe, loud siren, and optional forklift throttle interlock at 1–5m.
- Cab Exclusion Zone: Smart antenna filtering prevents driver's own tag from triggering alarms.
Field Wireless Tuning with UA350-HSI Instrument
Technicians adjust alarm radii and zone thresholds directly in the warehouse aisle without laptop cables.
- Wireless Calibration: Fast meter-level zone configuration and OTA pairing in seconds.
- Fleetwide Maintenance: Wireless firmware updates during routine shift handovers.
- Digital Status Display: Real-time LCD readout of signal strength, distance, and active IDs.
Modular Peripherals & System Accessories
Complete your facility proximity safety ecosystem with official AlwayCare hardware modules.
PT202 Personnel Safety Tag
Rechargeable UWB tag with wristband and helmet clip options. Features vibration, buzzer, and LED triple warning alarms.
UA350-HSI Hand-Setting Instrument
Handheld wireless terminal for setting alert distance thresholds, zone exclusions, and deploying OTA firmware updates.
External High-Decibel Strobe Beacon
Multi-color industrial LED strobe beacon with built-in 95dB siren for unmistakable vehicle presence alert.
Automatic Speed-Limiting Relay
Automotive-grade interlock relay interfacing with electronic accelerator pedals to enforce automated forklift deceleration.
Multi-Bay Tag Charging Station
Gang charger docking station supporting simultaneous multi-unit recharging for entire warehouse worker shifts.
Magnetic Base Station Mount
Heavy-duty magnetic mounting bracket allowing rapid non-destructive attachment to forklift roll cages and overhead guards.
Recommended Industrial Environments
Engineered to eliminate blind-spot collisions in high-density material handling operations.
Logistics Warehouses
Protects pickers and pallet handlers working in narrow racking aisles with obstructed forklift approach visibility.
Automotive Assembly Plants
Enforces automated deceleration zones around busy pedestrian walkways and internal assembly crossways.
Cold Storage Facilities
-40°C industrial operating rating ensures continuous distance detection inside refrigerated distribution warehouses.
Blind Blind-Corner Intersections
Fixed wall-mounted beacons trigger flashing alerts before forklifts emerge from obstructed doorway portals.
Technical Documentation & Downloads
Comprehensive technical specifications and deployment materials for procurement and engineering teams.
UA350 Product Datasheet
Complete technical parameters, RF antenna radiation patterns, and mechanical dimension drawings.
Request DatasheetInstallation & Wiring Manual
Detailed wiring schematics for power, external strobe beacon, and speed-limiting relay interlocks.
Request ManualHSI Configuration Guide
Step-by-step operating instructions for setting zone thresholds using the UA350-HSI handheld unit.
Request GuideLaboratory Test Reports
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), CE, RoHS, and industrial environmental shock test certificates.
Request CertificatesTechnical & Deployment FAQ
Direct engineering answers for facility safety managers and equipment distributors. For custom proposals, contact our engineering team.
How does UWB technology achieve 0.1-meter ranging accuracy compared to ultrasonic sensors?
Ultrasonic sensors rely on sound waves traveling through air, which are heavily distorted by air temperature, humidity, and acoustic noise. The UA350 employs Ultra-Wideband (UWB) nanosecond radio pulses with Time-of-Flight (ToF) measurement. By calculating the exact speed-of-light propagation time between the base station and tags, it achieves stable ±10cm distance measurement immune to warehouse ambient noise.
Can the UA350 detect personnel behind cardboard boxes, wooden pallets, or around corners?
Yes. UWB radio pulses possess superior obstacle penetration characteristics compared to optical or ultrasonic systems. It easily penetrates non-metallic obstacles such as cardboard boxes, shrink-wrapped wooden pallets, and drywall. For severe steel racking obstructions at blind intersections, installing a stationary UA350 beacon creates an early-warning bridge before visual contact is made.
How does the speed-limiting relay interlock operate with forklift throttles?
The UA350 base station provides normally open and normally closed (NO/NC) dry contact relay outputs. When a pedestrian enters the critical danger zone (e.g., ≤3m), the relay triggers immediately, interrupting the electronic accelerator pedal signal or engaging the vehicle throttle limiter to slow the forklift down to a safe crawl speed (e.g., ≤3 km/h).
How many tags can be tracked concurrently around a single forklift?
The UA350 high-capacity UWB anti-collision protocol supports concurrent tracking of up to 30 active PT202 personnel tags and nearby vehicle base stations within the detection perimeter without signal congestion or packet collisions.
What is the battery lifespan of the PT202 wearable tag and how does sleep mode work?
The PT202 tag integrates a precision 3-axis motion sensor. When workers place the tag on a desk or remain stationary for a preset interval, the tag automatically enters ultra-low-power sleep mode (<10μA). As soon as the worker picks it up or resumes walking, it wakes up instantly in milliseconds. In typical 8-hour shift operations, a single charge lasts over 5 to 7 working days.
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