VEGA logo KIT-3D-SENSOR
Rev 2
09/10/2023
VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Vega 3D System is a door protection system that provides enhanced 3D detection in the landing zone.
The system uses microwave radar technology for 3D detection. It is fully compliant to the 2019 update to ASME A17.1 both with B-LIFT-V60 light curtains (Approaching Object + Object in the door path) and as stand-alone device (only Approaching Object).
IMPORTANT: Read carefully this manual before the installation
TYPES OF 3D SYSTEM:

SYSTEM CODE

COMPONENT CODE

DESCRIPTION

KIT-3D-SENSOR-VG-V60 3D-CONTROLLER-E Power supply unit (115-230 Vac 50/60Hz, 12-48 Vdc) compliant with Vega light curtain B-LIFT-V-60
3D-SENSOR-VG Radar Sensor
B-LIFT-V-60 Light Curtains
KIT-3D-SENSOR-VG-E 3D-CONTROLLER-E Power supply unit (115-230 Vac 50/60Hz, 12-48 Vdc) compliant with Vega light curtain B-LIFT-V-60
3D-SENSOR-VG Radar Sensor
KIT-3D-SENSOR-VG-D 3D-CONTROLLER-D Power supply unit (115-230 Vac 50/60Hz, 12-48 Vdc) compliant with Vega light curtain B-LIFT EVO series
3D-SENSOR-VG Radar Sensor

Technical Specification 3D-Sensor: 
3D Monitoring & Protection System for a 3D detection in the landing zone based on microwave radar technology.

Size 8×8.3×5 cm
Transmitter Frequency 62 GHz
Range Resolution 3.75cm
Adjustable Detection Range Up To 200 cm
Mounting Height 180 – 249 cm
Detection Width 152.4 cm Side Opening
200 cm Central Opening
Detection Mode Motion
Operating Distance With door separations > 30 cm

 MECHANICAL INSTRUCTIONS

Consult the images listed below for the correct installation of the 3D-Sensor

1.1    Positioning
Central-Opening Door Side-Opening Door
VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - Positioning 1

VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - Positioning 2

ATTENTION: FOR THE SIDE OPENING, YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS IN THE MENU, CONSULT THE IMAGE AS IF YOU ARE IN THE CAR.
Central Opening Door
The sensor must be positioned in the middle with the back facing the interior of the cab.
Side Opening Door
The sensor must be positioned in the corner, 20 cm from the door closing point. The back must be facing the interior of the cab.
Positioning of the 3D SensorVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - Positioning of the 3D Sensor1.2 Mounting procedure

Instructions Image
Insert the nut into the slot on the base. VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - Image 1
Insert the cover and fix with the screw. VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - Image 2
Insert the cover and fix with the screw. VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - Image 3

First Connection:
STEP 1: Connect the power supply, consult the image below on how to connect VAC OR DC.VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - First Connection

Consult the different inputs for the light curtains on paragraph 2
STEP 2: Full Configuration ConnectionsVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - Full Configuration Connections Consult the following connection diagram for the connection of a fully working 3D controller which stops the doors from closing in case of a detection by the light curtains or the 3D sensor.
Step by step configuration:
In this part you will find the possible connections for the 3D Controller.
You can choose not to connect a certain component if not needed, in that case ignore the point.
Complete Configuration:

  1. Connect the 3DSensor, Light Curtains and Magnetic Sensor to the 3D controller as shown in the image below.
  2. You need to activate the 3D Sensor by going to the menu 3D Settings and setting it to how you desire.
  3. Activate the Light Curtains from the 2D Settings Menu
  4. Activate the Magnetic Sensor by the menu, 3D settings, 3D shut off, external signal (See magnet positioning in its paragraph)
  5. Connect the relays used to stop the closing of the doors.
  6. Connect the door opening/closing door signals.

ATTENTION:
After connecting the 3D Sensor, and the other components need to be activated from the programming menu, consult paragraph 5.2.
3D-Sensor configuration with Light Curtains VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - configuration with Light Curtains 3D-Sensor stand-alone configurationVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - Sensor stand-alone configuration
Consult the connection diagram on paragraph 3 for more details on the inputs.

DEVICE CONNECTION

2.1 3D-Controller VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - Controller

  1. To access the connectors, it is necessary to open the metal box of the controller VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 1
  2. Remove the right coverVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 2
  3. Remove the left coverVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 3
  4. Pass all the cables that must be connected to the terminals on the left of the controller through the appropriate cable gland holes in the coverVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 4
  5. Connect the cable on the left side (Power supply, relay, door contacts)VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 5
  6. Connect the cable on the left side (Power supply, relay, door contacts)VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 6
  7. Connection of the light curtains, magnetic switch and 3D sensorVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 7
  8. Once you are done with the configuration you can close the panel.VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 8

2.2 3D-Sensor
VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 91. After the 3D-Sensor has been properly placed on the car header, use the connection cable to connect 3D-Controller with 3D-Sensor. Use nut and washer to ensure the earth connection.
ATTENTION: To use 3D-Sensor in residential environment, the cable must be wrapped around the snap ferrite for one round. Snap ferrite sold separately (code: FER-CLP-03).
2.3 Magnetic switch
Optional magnetic switch for static installations of the 3D Sensor can be installed to provide a position door signal to the 3D-Controller.
Code: KIT-MAGNETIC-SWITCH-01 (not included)
Main features:
Sensor housing: rectangular, laestra housing
Contact type: bistable
Voltage and power maximum rating: 250V AC-DC, 100W
Door Opening to Magnet Range distance: “S” 30/40cm
Magnetic Switch to Magnet distance: “A” – 30/40cmVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 10Side OpeningVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 11
MAGNET:VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - MAGNETThe magnet must be positioned on the border of the closing door as shown in the images above.

POWER, RELAYS AND EXTERNAL DOOR SIGNALS

VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - RELAYS AND EXTERNAL DOOR SIGNALSFig 4: 3D Controller Left-Side connections

C

1 Earth 85 to 260VAC if powered via AC (for DC use 14 & 15)
2 Neutral
3 Line
4 N/O 1 VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - figure 12
5 COM 1
6 N/C 1
7 N/C 2
8 COM 2
9 N/O 2
10 DC1 Door closing input (12 to 230 AC/DC) Note: not polarised
11 DC2
12 DO1 Door opening input (12 to 230 AC/DC) Note: not polarised
13 DO2
14 + +12 to 48VDC if powered via DC
15 0V

Consult the following wiring examples to connect the 3D controller with the different connections.
RELAY CONNECTION EXAMPLE:
The relay is used to stop the door closing of the elevator.VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - RELAY CONNECTION

EXTERNAL SIGNALS WIRING EXAMPLES

CONNECTION TYPE A: DOOR OPENING/ CLOSINGVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - WIRING EXAMPLES CONNECTION TYPE B: DOOR OPENING/ CLOSING VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - WIRING EXAMPLES 1ATTENTION:
If DC1 is positive set DC2 to negative
Same connection required for both types of current.

MENU NAVIGATION

Settings configuration can be changed using the 4 buttons on the keypad Controller. VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - WIRING EXAMPLES 2

Key

Function

Cancel
DOMETIC CDF18 Compressor Cooler - Icon Confirm
Menu and value up
Menu and value down

Programming Menu
Language

English Language selection
Italian
3D Settings 
3D Enable Smart Smart detection with filtering of trasversal movement
Standard Standard detection
Off Turn Off 3D Detection
3D Position Center Sets the configuration according to the position of the sensor in the car
header
Right
Left
3D Mode On closing 3D activates when the door are colsing
ON (5s) 3D activates with 5s timeout
ON (10s) 3D activates with 10s timeout
ON (20s) 3D activates with 20s timeout
Always ON 3D activates with no timeout
Count
Range Sets detection range up 2 mt
Size-Opening Sets size-opening to fit the beam
Small <1 mt
Medium >1 mt, <1.5mt
Large >1 mt, <2mt
Shut-Off 3D Timer 3D deactivates with timeout after
door closing signal
External Signal 3D deactivates with external signal
Disabled 3D deactivates on the falling edge of door closing signal
Sets timeout for Shut-Off 3D->Timer
Timer Off Sets distance between 3D sensor and landing to adjust the beam
Offset
 2D Settings 
2D Enable
On Enable 2D Detection
Off Disable 2D Detection
Nudging Mode American If Relay 2 set to Nudging, after Nudging Timeout Relay 2 is energized
and Relay 1 remains activated until door path is cleared
Canadian If Relay 2 set to Nudging, after Nudging Timeout Relay 2 is energized
and Relay 1 is  deactivated
Off Nudging deactivated
Nudging Timeout Sets timeout for Nudging (5-70s)
Second Realy 
Copy Main Sets Relay 2 as Main Realy
Fault Relay 2 activates when a fault is detected
Nudging Relay 2 activates after nudging timeout
Off Relay 2 disabled
Audio
Obstruction beep
On Beep activated on trigger
Off Beep off
Nudging beep
On Beep activated after nudging timeout
Off Nudging Beep off
Volume Sets beep volume
Key Sounds
On Keypad Sound On
Off Keypad Sound Off
Display
Info
Status Devices Status on Display
Config Coded display of configuration
Standby Enables standby screen
Software
Controller Vers. Controller firmware version
Sensor Vers. Sensor firmware version
Controll Upgrade Starts to updating Controller firmware version from Sd-Card
Sensor Upgrade Starts to updating Sensor firmware version from Sd-Card
Configuration
Restore Default Resets to factory settings

Status & Config
The display home screen shows real-time status of connected devices (3D Sensor and 2D light curtains). Digit meanings for each device is explained below:

  • ‘r’ = running;
  •  ‘x’ = off;
  •  ‘+’ = linked, but not working;
  •  ‘-‘ = not linked

Input Status:

  • During the closing of the doors you will see on the display the letter “C” on the top right meaning that the controller is receiving a signal on the D/C pin.
  • During the opening of the doors you will see on the display the letter “O” on the top right meaning that the controller is receiving a signal on the D/O pin.

ATTENTION:
If the door closing signal remains active during the run you should not set the shut-off option to disabled: choose the option Shut-off by Timer, and set a timer based on the time it takes for the doors to close. Alternatively use the external signal option and connect the magnetic switch.
You can check current configuration on 3D-Controller by option Display -> Info -> Config. The lefthand side of the display shows configuration, the format is as follows:

Digit

Setting

Meaning

1 2D Enable ‘2’= 2D enabled, ‘ ‘= 2D disabled
2 3D Enable ‘3’= 3D Standard Mode, ‘s’= 3D Smart Mode, ‘ ‘= 3D disabled
3 3D Mode ‘a’= Always ON, ‘c’= On Closing, ‘5’= ON 5s, 1= ON 10s, ‘2’= ON 20s
4 3D Position ‘C’= center, ‘R’= right, ‘L’= left
5 Opening-Size ‘S’= small, ‘M’= medium, ‘L’= large
6 Shut-Off 3D ‘ ‘= disabled, ‘e’= external sign., ‘t’= timer
7 Rel2 function ‘m’= copy main, ‘f’=fault, ‘n’= nudging, ‘ ‘= disabled

The right-hand side shows devices status (according to the order: 2D Receiver, 2D Transmitter, 3D Sensor).

3D MODES

3D Sensor Work Mode:     

Standard any movement in any direction within the defined area is detected by 3D Sensor which commands a reopening of the door.
Smart only approaching movement is recognized by 3D sensor, cross-traffic is ignored.

Work Mode Configuration Settings: 

 On at Closing 3D detection will be activated when doors begin to close. 3D system will allow up to three consecutive 3D triggers (this parameter can be changed by 3D Settings -> Count), then it will be deactivated. 2D detection resets the count. Anyway, 3D detection turns off with falling edge of Closing signal or according to option: 3D Settings -> Shut-Off 3D if it is enabled.
ON (5s) 3D detection will be activated when doors have reached their fully-opened position. When 3D target is detected, a timer of 5 seconds starts and doors remain open until 2D trigger. If timer expires without 2D target is detected, 3D Sensor is switched off and the doors are allowed to close with an intermittent beep sounding as a warning. This beep will occur regardless of the beeper setting. If there is a 2D trigger at any time, the timer will be cleared. Count option is enabled.
ON (10s) This is the same as ON (5s) but the timer is set to 10 seconds.
ON (20s) This is the same as ON (5s) but the timer is set to 20 seconds.
 Always ON 3D detection will be activated when doors have reached their fully-opened position and remains operative until the falling edge of Closing Signal or according to option: 3D Settings -> Shut-Off 3D if it is enabled. There is no timer in this mode, count option is enabled.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

To update the software version for both the sensor and the controller you will need a microSD inserted in the microSD slot on the 3D Controller: Consult the programming menu and the image under.VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - FIRMWARE UPDATEYou can verify the software version of the controller at the startup. Otherwise you can check the version of the display from the menu “Software”.
Durning the boot of the device you can press “UP” and “DW” buttons to enter the Firmware Update menu, this is a useful command to use in case of a problematic during the data memorization of the device.
IMPORTANT:
The display will show if there is a microSD present in the reserved Slot by showing a “S” in the top right corner of the display.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - icon

ATTENTION:
THE 3D SENSOR IS NOT WATERPROOF
The sensor can deteriorate or not work correctly if scratched or damaged. Avoid using inappropriate cleaning materials such as corrosive or abrasive cloths to avoid this.
The sensor may be wiped using a lightly dampened cloth.’

KNOWN ERROR LIST

Error Code

Description

11 RX light curtain not detected
12 RX light curtain not working
21 TX light curtain not detected
22 TX light curtain not working
30 3D sensor not responding
31 3D sensor not found
32 Comunication error with 3D Sensor
40 Relay bonding
41 Opening and Closing active simultaneously
50 5V Undervoltage
51 5V Overvoltage

CONFORMITY

Attribute Value
EMC emission EN 12015:2020
EMC immunity EN 12016:2013
RoHS, REACH 2011/65/EU
Certificate
CE 2014/30/EU, 2014/33/EU
FCC Class B (*)

(*) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Company Vega s.r.l.
Model 3D-Sensor
FCC ID 2BC5H-3DSENS

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

DIMENSIONS

3D CONTROLLERVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - DIMENSIONS3D SENSORVEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor - DIMENSIONS 1

VEGA logoVia degli Appennini 11-13, Contrada Capparuccia
63845 Ponzano di Fermo (FM)
Phone: +39 (0)734 631941
Fax: +39 (0)734 636098
info@vegalift.it

Documents / Resources

VEGA KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor [pdf] User Manual
KIT-3D-SENSOR Radar level Sensor, KIT-3D-, SENSOR Radar level Sensor, level Sensor

References

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