LZR®-FLATSCAN S
COMPACT LASER SENSOR FOR INDUSTRIAL DOORS, GATES, AND BARRIERS
MAX. DETECTION RANGE: 18' × 18'
User's Guide for product version 0101 and higher. See product label for serial number.
DESCRIPTION
Flatscan S is a compact, single-curtain, laser sensor with an opening angle of 90°. The sensor provides high-resolution coverage with 400 spots and configurable object size detection according to the given application. The laser sensor is CLASS 1 certified device according to IEC 60825-1. The visible laser beams are CLASS 2, and will automatically time out during normal operation.
Sensor Components
Top View:
- 1. Protective cover (to be removed after mounting)
- 2. Housing
- 3. Laser window
- 4. LED signal
Bottom View:
- 5. USB connector (factory use only)
- 6. Visible laser beams
- 7. Internal calibration interface (DO NOT OPEN)
- 8. Screw hole
Accessories (Sold Separately)
- LZR-FLATSCAN S Mounting Bracket (10FSSMB)
- Universal Remote Control (10REMOTE)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY / PERFORMANCE | |
| Technology | LASER sensor, time-of-flight measurement |
| Detection mode | presence |
| Max. detection range | max. 18' × 18' (13 1/8' @ 5% reflectivity) |
| Opening angle | 90° |
| Tilt angles | ±3° (with bracket) |
| Emission characteristics | wavelength 905nm; max. output pulse power 25W (CLASS 1) wavelength 635nm; max. output CW power 0.95mW (CLASS 2) visible spot |
| Angular resolution | 0.23° (400 spots within 90°) |
| LEDs | 1 tri-colored LED: detection / output status |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Supply voltage | 12 – 24 VDC ±15% |
| Power consumption | ≤ 2.3W, peak current: 1A |
| Response time | max. 50ms (+ output activation delay) |
| Output | 1 opto (galvanic isolation - polarity free) |
| max. switching voltage | 42 VAC/VDC |
| max. switching current | 100mA |
| Output (Relay) | 1 relay (free of potential contact) |
| max. contact voltage | 42 VAC/VDC |
| max. contact current | 1A (resistive) |
| max. switching power | 30W DC / 60 VAC |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Dimensions | 5" (L) × 3 1/2" (H) × 2" (D) (without bracket) |
| Color | black |
| Protection degree | IP66 (IEC 60529) |
| Temperature range (when powered) | -22 – 140 °F (-30 – 60 °C) |
| Humidity | 0 – 95% non-condensing |
| Vibrations | < 2G |
| COMPLIANCE | |
| Compliance | IEC 60825-1, IEC 60950-1, IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-3, IEC 60529:2001 |
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. All values measured in specific conditions.
LED Signals
| COLOR | BEHAVIOR |
|---|---|
| detection | LED flashes |
| power on | LED flashes quickly |
| error LED | LED flashes slowly |
| no power | LED is off |
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NOTES
Do's and Don'ts:
- ❌ Avoid extreme vibrations.
- ❌ Do not cover the laser window.
- ❌ Avoid moving objects and light sources in the detection field.
- ❌ Avoid the presence of smoke and fog in the detection field.
- ❌ Avoid condensation.
- ❌ Avoid exposure to sudden and extreme temperature changes.
- ❌ Avoid direct exposure to high pressure cleaning.
- ❌ Do not use dry or dirty towels or aggressive products to clean the laser window.
- ☐ Keep the sensor permanently powered in environments where the temperature can drop below 14°F.
- ❌ Do not look into the laser emitter or the visible red laser beams.
- ❌ The warranty is invalid if unauthorized repairs are made or attempted by unauthorized personnel.
- ☐ Clean the laser window with compressed air.
- ☐ When needed, wipe the laser window only with a soft, clean, damp microfiber cloth.
- ☐ Only trained and qualified personnel are recommended to install and set up the sensor.
Safety Tips:
- The device contains IR and visible laser beams.
- IR laser: wavelength 905nm; max. output pulse power 25W (Class 1 according to IEC 60825-1).
- Visible laser: wavelength 635nm; max. output CW power 0.95mW (Class 2 according to IEC 60825-1).
- The visible laser beams can be deactivated during normal operation. The installer can activate the visible beams if needed.
CAUTION! Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Ensure compliance with applicable local, national, and international codes and standards.
SYMBOLS
- Caution! Laser radiation: ⚠️
- Attention: ⚠️
- Factory values: A pin icon.
- Note: A lightbulb icon.
- Remote control sequence: Icons representing button presses.
- Possible remote control adjustments: Icons representing button presses and settings.
Notes on Visible Laser Beams
Visible laser beams are used for the estimation of curtain coverage during the initial adjustment stage. For precise installation of the sensor, please evaluate your detection field and adjust curtain accordingly (see Detection Field, page 13).
The shape of the laser spot is oval. The farther the laser spot emits, the more the spot diffuses. Refer to the diagram below to calculate the position.
A visible spot has around ± 1/2" deviation at 10' distance. Please ensure that the curtain is in the correct position.
Laser Beam Diffusion Diagram:
The diagram shows a laser beam originating from the sensor, expanding into a visible spot. The width of the spot is labeled 'a' and the height is labeled 'b'.
| Distance (ft) | b (in) [Height] | a (in) [Width] |
|---|---|---|
| 3.28 | 0.49 | 0.06 |
| 6.56 | 0.98 | 0.12 |
| 9.84 | 1.48 | 0.18 |
| 13.12 | 1.97 | 0.24 |
| 16.40 | 2.46 | 0.30 |
1 MOUNTING
A mounting bracket is required for FLATSCAN S installation. The instructions in this User's Guide describe the use of the FLATSCAN S Mounting Bracket.
- Use the sensor mounting screws to secure the sensor to the bracket in the correct position (i.e., laser window at 90°).
- Use the Mounting Bracket mounting screws to secure the bracket (with sensor) to the desired mounting location. Note: BEA recommends a mounting height of 14 – 17" for vehicle detection in a horizontal mounting orientation.
- If necessary, adjust the angle of the sensor by loosening and tightening the tilt angle screw of the FLATSCAN S Mounting Bracket. Fine-tuning the angle will be done later.
- Remove the red, protective cover from the laser window and ensure that nothing is obstructing the window.
Diagrams show sensor attachment to bracket, bracket to surface, tilt adjustment, and cover removal.
2 WIRING
Power Supply:
- 12-24 VDC
- GREEN wire: + (Positive)
- BROWN wire: - (Negative)
Output 1 (Field 1 default):
- YELLOW wire: COM
- WHITE wire: OUTPUT 1
Output 2 (Field 2 default):
- PINK wire: COM
- GRAY wire: OUTPUT 2
Test Input:
- RED wire: + TEST
Grounding:
- BLACK wire: GROUNDING
Important Notes:
- If monitoring is not connected, the cable must be wired to the power cable.
- Ensure that the sensor is properly grounded (connected to the earth).
- If only VAC power is available, a 12V transformer paired with a rectifier must be used. Do not use a 24V transformer and rectifier as this will cause damage to the product.
- Output status when sensor is operational (can be NO or NC). See page 15, OUTPUT CONFIGURATION.
3 FIELD POSITIONING
This section illustrates the field positioning in 3 possible applications (doors, barrier arms, and sliding gates) and the respective field orientations (vertical or horizontal) for each. Follow the instructions for your given application.
DOORS: Vertical Field
- Activate visible laser beams. (Icon sequence: Lock → Red Light → Red Light → Red Light → Green Light → Green Light)
⚠️ Do not look directly into the visible beams! (Note: The same key sequence will turn OFF the visible laser beams.) - Select mounting side - left or right. (Diagrams show sensor mounted on left or right side of a door.)
- If necessary, position the field using the tilt angle screw. Loosen the screw to move the field closer to the door and tighten the screw to move the field away from the door. (Diagrams illustrate: LOOSEN = FIELD IN, TIGHTEN = FIELD OUT)
NOTE: See page 5 for more information on the visible laser beams.
BARRIER ARMS: Horizontal Field
- Activate visible laser beams. (Icon sequence: Lock → Red Light → Red Light → Red Light → Green Light → Green Light)
⚠️ Do not look directly into the visible beams! (Note: The same key sequence will turn OFF the visible laser beams.) - Select mounting side - left or right. (Diagrams show sensor mounted on left or right side of a barrier arm.)
- If necessary, position the field using the tilt angle screw. Loosen the screw to angle the field down and tighten the screw to angle the field up. (Diagrams illustrate: LOOSEN = FIELD DOWN, TIGHTEN = FIELD UP)
NOTE: See page 5 for more information on the visible laser beams.
When the approaching area is sloped, be sure that the sensor tilt angle closely matches the slope angle to ensure that the intended target can be detected at the specified distance. (Diagram shows incorrect (X) and correct (☐) sensor tilt for a sloped surface.)
SLIDING GATES: Horizontal Field
- Activate visible laser beams. (Icon sequence: Lock → Red Light → Red Light → Red Light → Green Light → Green Light)
⚠️ Do not look directly into the visible beams! (Note: The same key sequence will turn OFF the visible laser beams.) - Select mounting side - left or right. (Diagrams show sensor mounted on left or right side of a sliding gate.)
- If necessary, position the field using the tilt angle screw. Loosen the screw to angle the field down and tighten the screw to angle the field up. (Diagrams illustrate: LOOSEN = FIELD DOWN, TIGHTEN = FIELD UP)
NOTE: See page 5 for more information on the visible laser beams.
When the approaching area is sloped, be sure that the sensor tilt angle closely matches the slope angle to ensure that the intended target can be detected at the specified distance. (Diagram shows incorrect (X) and correct (☐) sensor tilt for a sloped surface.)
SLIDING GATES: Vertical Field
- Activate visible laser beams. (Icon sequence: Lock → Red Light → Red Light → Red Light → Green Light → Green Light)
⚠️ Do not look directly into the visible beams! (Note: The same key sequence will turn OFF the visible laser beams.) - Select mounting side - left or right. (Diagrams show sensor mounted on left or right side of a sliding gate.)
- If necessary, position the field using the tilt angle screw. Loosen the screw to move the field closer to the door and tighten the screw to move the field away from the gate. (Diagrams illustrate: LOOSEN = FIELD IN, TIGHTEN = FIELD OUT)
NOTE: See page 5 for more information on the visible laser beams.
4 TEACH-IN
Use the following remote control key sequence to learn the detection area.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to clear the detection field before the teach-in process begins.
NOTE: If the Detection Field size is changed from the default, you must perform the appropriate teach-in for the given field.
FIELDS 1 & 2 Teach-In Sequence:
(Diagram shows sequence: Lock → Red Light (3s) → Red Light (3s) → Red Light (max. 30s) → Green Light → Green Light)
BACKGROUND Teach-In Sequence:
BACKGROUND must be turned on.
(Diagram shows sequence: Lock → Red Light (3s) → Red Light (3s) → Red Light (max. 30s) → Green Light → Green Light)
REMOTE CONTROL SETTINGS (OPTIONAL)
DETECTION FIELD
Customize the detection field by increasing/decreasing distances on both sides for both fields.
- AG = FIELD 1, width
- BE = FIELD 1, depth
- CL = FIELD 2, width
- DE = FIELD 2, depth
Diagrams show 'left mount' and 'right mount' configurations with labels for width (A, C) and depth (B, D) for Field 1 and Field 2.
The FLATSCAN S sensor is configured to understand metric measurements. If necessary, please convert your measurements from imperial to metric by multiplying your imperial measurements by 0.3.
| Field | Parameter | 0 cm | 550 cm | 550 cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIELD 1 | width | 0 cm | 550 cm | 550 cm |
| FIELD 1 | depth | 0 cm | 550 cm | 550 cm |
| FIELD 2* | width | 0 cm | 550 cm | 550 cm |
| FIELD 2* | depth | 0 cm | 550 cm | 550 cm |
Please note that the detection range can be guaranteed with 5% reflectivity at 13' diagonal when fog filter value is set to 0. If the fog filter value is not 0, then the guaranteed detection distance will be shortened with 5% reflectivity.
IMMUNITY FILTER
Increasing the immunity filter decreases false detections caused by environment interference such as rain and snow.
- Settings: 1 (low) → 2 → 3 → 4 (high)
UNCOVERED ZONE
Uncovered zone shortens the detection field size (e.g., to avoid leaves or snow on the ground or to avoid an adjacent wall).
- Settings (F2): 2" (0), 4" (1), 6" (2), 8" (3), 10" (4), 12" (5), 14" (6), 16" (7), 18" (8), 20" (9)
Measurements in specific conditions and determined by application and installation.
FOG FILTER
Fog filter helps increase sensor performance in areas with fog. As you increase the filter, you decrease interference from fog. Environments with dense fog should choose higher settings.
- Settings: 0 (158"), 1 (147"), 2 (137"), 3 (128"), 4 (118"), 5 (108"), 6 (98")
Note 1: The sensor will automatically launch teach-in with every adjustment. Ensure that the detection field is clear before the teach-in process begins.
Note 2: Measurements are max detection distances with a 5% reflective object.
MINIMUM OBJECT SIZE
Rejects objects smaller than the specified object size.
- Settings: off, 2" (1), 3" (2), 4" (3), 6" (4), 8" (5), 10" (6), 12" (7), 14" (8), 16" (9)
Based on full field size, not the current field size.
OUTPUT ACTIVATION DELAY
Output triggered when detection lasts longer than the specified time.
- Settings: 0 ms (0), 100 ms (1), 200 ms (2), 300 ms (3), 400 ms (4), 500 ms (5), 600 ms (6), 700 ms (7), 800 ms (8), 900 ms (9)
DETECTION AREA ACTIVATION
Turns on/off detection fields 1 or 2.
- Settings: off (0), field 1 (1), field 2 (2), field 1 & field 2 (9)
DETECTION FIELD REDIRECTION
Redirects outputs of detection fields 1 or 2.
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTPUT 1 | field 1 | field 2 | field 1 or field 2 | error alarm* |
| OUTPUT 2 | field 2 | field 1 | field 1 or field 2 | error alarm* |
* errors associated with the LED behavior identified in TROUBLESHOOTING
OUTPUT CONFIGURATION (when powered)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTPUT 1 | NO | NC | NC | NO | POWERED (no detection) POWERED (detection) NOT POWERED |
| OUTPUT 2* | NC | NO | NC | NO | POWERED (no detection) POWERED (detection) NOT POWERED |
* OUTPUT 2 default connection: pink/gray
NO = normally open
NC = normally closed
ANTIMASKING & BACKGROUND
Antimasking: when laser window is covered, the sensor will go into error mode.
Background: sensor movement can cause a compromised background, sending the sensor into error mode.
- antimasking: ON (2), ON (3)
- background*: OFF (2), ON (3)
* Do not set background to ON when sensor is mounted in a horizontal orientation. If done, this will cause the sensor to go into error mode.
LED ACTIVATION
- Settings: LED off (0), LED on (1)
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control is most effective within 13 feet of the sensor.
Unlocking the Sensor
After unlocking, the red LED flashes and the sensor can be adjusted by remote control.
If the red LED flashes quickly after unlocking, you need to enter an access code from 1 to 4 digits. If you do not know the access code, cycle the power. During 1 minute, you can access the sensor without introducing any access code.
Adjusting One or More Parameters
(Diagram shows sequence: Lock → Parameter Selection → Value Selection → Save)
Checking a Value
(Diagram shows sequence: Lock → Parameter Selection → Query → Value Display)
x = number of flashes = value of the parameter
Example: 5 1 5 1 0 = field width: 550 cm
Restoring to Factory Values
(Diagram shows sequence: Lock → Restore Factory Values → Teach-in)
Saving an Access Code
The access code is recommended for sensors installed close to each other and can be established to prevent unauthorized operation.
(Diagram shows sequence: Lock → Save Access Code → Enter Code → Confirm)
Deleting an Access Code
(Diagram shows sequence: Lock → Delete Access Code → Enter Code → Confirm)
* Please complete this setting within 1 minute after power on.
Restoring to Defaults
Full: Resets all parameters to factory settings.
Partial: Resets all parameters except detection field, output configuration, and output redirection to factory settings.
(Diagrams show sequence: Lock → Restore Defaults → FULL / PARTIAL)
If unused for 30 minutes, the sensor will time out of the remote control session. Cut and restore power supply. The remote control session is accessible again within 30 minutes.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ORANGE LED Status and Solutions:
- The ORANGE LED is on permanently: The sensor has encountered a memory problem. Contact BEA Technical Services.
- The ORANGE LED flashes x 1x / 2x / 3x every 3 seconds: The sensor signals an internal fault. Cut and restore power supply. If the internal error still exists after 3 reset attempts, the LED will flash 9 times and the sensor will be locked. If the orange LED flashes again, send the sensor back to the manufacturer.
- The ORANGE LED flashes 4x every 3 seconds: Error for antimasking or boundary. Check if there is pollution on the front window and clean it if necessary. Check sensor orientation and that the background setting is appropriate for the given orientation.
- The ORANGE LED flashes 5x every 3 seconds: Error occurred during the teach-in process. Relaunch a teach-in.
BEA Installation/Service Compliance Expectations
FOR ALL APPLICATIONS:
The installation is provided by the CUSTOMER or its affiliates. BEA is not affiliated with CUSTOMER or any of its affiliates. BEA has no liability to CUSTOMER or the end user for any and all liability, claims, demands, obligations, actions, losses, costs, damages, fees or expenses (including attorneys' fees and legal costs) arising out of or in connection with product installation, or the end user's use of or inability to use the product, the installation services, product defects or malfunctions, including, but not limited to, any actual or alleged injury, damage, death or other consequence occurring to any person or property as a result, directly or indirectly, of installation, possession, or use of any product or services provided by CUSTOMER or any individual or entity acting for or on behalf of CUSTOMER, whether claimed by reason of breach of warranty, negligence, product defect or otherwise, and regardless of the form in which any such claim is made (collectively, the "Released Matters").
FOR DOOR, GATE, OR BARRIER APPLICATIONS:
BEA, Inc., the sensor manufacturer, cannot be held responsible for incorrect installations or incorrect adjustments of the sensor/device; therefore, BEA, Inc. does not guarantee any use of the sensor/device outside of its intended purpose.
BEA, Inc. strongly recommends that installation and service technicians be AAADM-certified for pedestrian doors, IDA-certified for doors/gates, and factory-trained for the type of door/gate system.
Installers and service personnel are responsible for executing a risk assessment following each installation/service performed, ensuring that the sensor/device system performance is compliant with local, national, and international regulations, codes, and standards.
Once installation or service work is complete, a safety inspection of the door/gate shall be performed per the door/gate manufacturer's recommendations and/or per AAADM/ANSI/DASMA guidelines (where applicable) for best industry practices. Safety inspections must be performed during each service call. Examples of these safety inspections can be found on an AAADM safety information label (e.g., ANSI/DASMA 102, ANSI/DASMA 107, UL294, UL325, and International Building Code).
Verify that all appropriate industry signage, warning labels, and placards are in place.
Contact Information:
- Tech Support: 1-800-407-4545
- Customer Service: 1-800-523-2462
- General Tech Questions: techservices-us@BEAsensors.com
- Website: www.BEAsensors.com
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