SICK RMS1000 Radar Sensor Quickstart
This Quickstart guide is designed to help you commission the RMS1000 radar sensor quickly and easily.
About this Document
This document provides essential information for the initial setup and operation of the RMS1000 radar sensor. For supplementary and other relevant documents, including Safety Notes, Operating Instructions, Technical Information, and Telegram Listing, please refer to the SICK product page at www.sick.com/RMS1000.
Safety Information
Intended Use
The RMS1000 radar sensor is intended for area monitoring. It detects static and moving objects within a defined detection area and triggers a switching signal upon detection. Distance zones can be defined and assigned various functions. Object distance and speed are determined and provided via data telegram. All object data can be provided via Ethernet; provision via CAN J1939 is under development. The device is operated via the SOPASair software from SICK AG.
Important Notes
- The radar sensor is approved for operation in countries listed in the RMS1000 "Regulatory Notes" technical information (No. 8026123). Operation in other countries may interfere with protected frequency ranges.
- Only operate the device in countries for which it has approval.
- When reselling the device, inform the buyer about regional approval restrictions.
- SICK AG assumes no liability for losses or damages arising from the use of the product, either directly or indirectly, especially for uses not conforming to its intended purpose or not described in this documentation.
Product Description
Scope of Delivery
The delivery of the device includes the following components:
- The device in the version ordered (without connecting cables and brackets)
- SOPASair configuration software (integrated into the device, access via web browser)
- Protective caps for electrical connections
- Printed RMS1000 "Regulatory Notes" technical information (No. 8026123)
- Printed safety notes, multilingual
Connections and LEDs
The device features connections for Power, CAN I/O, and Ethernet. It also has two LEDs:
- LED 1 (Device): Indicates the device status.
- LED 2 (Application): Indicates the application status.
LED Status Indicators
| Device Status | LED 1 (Device) | LED 2 (Application) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device off | Off | Off | Device is off |
| Initialization phase | Permanently red | Permanently red | Device is initializing |
| Parameterization | Permanently red | Permanently red | Device is being parameterized |
| Field clear | Permanently green | Permanently green | No field created or field is clear |
| Object detection | Permanently green | Permanently yellow | Object detected |
| No field created | Permanently green | Off | No field created |
| Error (customer-remediable) | Slowly flashing red | Slowly flashing red | Remediable error |
| Serious error (contact SICK Service) | Quickly flashing red | Quickly flashing red | Serious error, contact SICK Service |
| Standby/save electricity | Permanently yellow | Permanently red | Device in standby mode |
| Firmware update | Slowly flashing red | Slowly flashing green | Firmware update in progress |
LED Colors: Red, Yellow, Green
LED Patterns: Off, Permanently lit, Slowly flashing (1 Hz), Quickly flashing (8 Hz)
Note: The LEDs indicate the status of object detection or evaluation within a field and do not reflect the status of the digital output.
Mounting
Mounting Instructions
- Observe the technical data.
- Protect the sensor from direct sunlight.
- To prevent condensation, avoid exposing the device to rapid temperature changes.
- The mounting site must be designed for the weight of the device.
- Mount the device to minimize shock and vibration. Optional mounting accessories are available (see Accessories section).
- Do not mount the device tilted towards the ground to avoid ground reflections that could be detected as objects.
- Detection is not possible within the blind zone, which is specified in the technical data.
Electrical Installation
Wiring Instructions
- Pre-assembled cables can be found online at: www.sick.com/RMS1000
- Important: Incorrect wiring can lead to operational faults and defects. Follow wiring instructions precisely.
- The enclosure rating is achieved only with screwed plug connectors or protective caps.
- Isolate the wires of unused digital outputs at the control cabinet.
- All circuits connected to the device must be designed as ES1 circuits. The voltage source must meet the requirements of ES1 and PS2 (EN 62368-1).
- Connect cables in a de-energized state. Switch on the supply voltage only after installation is complete and all cables are connected.
- Use suitable connecting cables and connectors for the application and ambient conditions.
- Ensure the supply voltage matches the technical data.
- The voltage supply must be capable of buffering a brief power failure of up to 20 ms.
- The device supply voltage input has reverse polarity protection. The internal functional earth is connected to the metal housing and corresponds to the negative pole of the supply voltage.
Connection Diagram
Ethernet Connection Pin Assignment
| Connector | Pin | Short form | Signal description |
|---|---|---|---|
| M12 female connector, 4-pin, D-coded | 1 | TX+ | Transmit data positive |
| 2 | RX+ | Receive data positive | |
| 3 | TX- | Transmit data negative | |
| 4 | RX- | Receive data negative |
CAN I/O Connection Pin Assignment
| Connector | Pin | Short form | Signal description |
|---|---|---|---|
| M12 male connector, 8-pin, A-coded | 1 | CAN H | CAN high |
| 2 | CAN L | CAN low | |
| 3 | IN2 | Input 2 | |
| 4 | GND IN1/2 | Earth input 1/2 | |
| 5 | OUT2 | Output 2 | |
| 6 | OUT3 | Output 3 | |
| 7 | GND | Earth | |
| 8 | OUT4 | Output 4 |
Power Connection Pin Assignment
| Connector | Pin | Short form | Signal description |
|---|---|---|---|
| M12 male connector, 5-pin, A-coded | 1 | L+ | Supply voltage: +9 V DC ... +32 V DC |
| 2 | IN1 | Input 1 | |
| 3 | GND | Earth | |
| 4 | OUT1 | Output 1 | |
| 5 | GND IN1/2 | Earth input 1/2 |
Connecting the Device Electrically
- Ensure the voltage supply is not connected.
- Connect the device according to the connection diagram.
- Switch on the supply voltage.
Operation
General Advice
The device operates fully automatically in normal operation and requires no operator intervention.
Switching Off and On
- To switch off the device, disconnect it from the voltage supply. The device configuration remains unchanged, but measured values are lost.
- Connect the device to the voltage supply. The device starts with the last saved configuration data.
Configuration
Parameterize the device using the SOPASair configuration software. To open the user interface, start a web browser (Google Chrome recommended) and enter the device's IP address (default: 192.168.0.1) into the address line.
Technical Data (Excerpt)
You can download the complete online data sheet with technical data, dimensional drawings, and connection diagrams from www.sick.com/RMS1000.
Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement principle | FMCW |
| Radio equipment approval | For country-specific restrictions, see "Regulatory Compliance Information" (No. 8021596) technical information (downloads), also included with the product. |
| Frequency band | RMS-A (ETSI): 61 GHz ... 61.5 GHz RMS-C (Japan): 60.5 GHz ... 61 GHz RMS-E (FCC): 61 GHz ... 61.5 GHz |
| Transmitting power | <20 dBm (e.i.r.p.) |
| Aperture angle | Horizontal: ± 60°, Vertical: ± 4° |
| Working range | 0.4 m ... 100 m |
| Blind zone | 0.00 m ... 0.4 m |
| Detection capability | At 1 m² RCS ¹: 50 m At 10 m² RCS ²: 100 m |
| Distance accuracy | 1 m² RCS ¹ up to 20 m: 0.04 m 1 m² RCS ² up to 50 m: 0.1 m |
| Distance resolution | 0.4 m |
| Speed Range | -30 m/s ... +30 m/s |
| Speed resolution | 0.625 m/s |
| Speed accuracy | 1 m² up to 20 m: 0.0625 m/s 1 m² up to 50 m: 0.15 m/s |
¹ Typical radar cross section value for a pedestrian.
² Typical radar cross section value for a car.
Working ranges based on distance
| Distance [m] | 1 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 5.6 | 8.4 | 11.2 | 14.0 |
| Horizontal | 3.5 | 17.3 | 34.6 | 69.3 | 138.6 | 207.8 | 277.1 | 346.4 |
Accessories
Information about accessories and mounting can be found online at: www.sick.com/RMS1000
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