SICK RAS1200 Reach Stacker Assistance System

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SICK has released the RAS1200, an active, high-precision assistance system based on detection for reach stackers.

Designed to reduce the risk of collisions with objects and people or overturning, it uses LMS111, laser-measuring sensors, which feature high-speed sampling technology and support the evaluation of multiple echoes of a single pulse. This allows their use in all weather conditions in industrial environments such as ports and terminals. The system has a large field of view and covers the whole rear side of the stacker.

The system provides operator assistance in critical manoeuvres such as reversing and alerts the operator automatically with an audible pre-alarm when approaching an obstacle. In addition to the alert, the system also displays the relative position the obstacle is to the vehicle and supports corrective measures for the driver. The operator’s display accurately shows all relevant obstacles in object outline and in the corresponding warning zones.