New OnGrade safety system offers proximity warning in an instant

Dorset-based company launches UK’s first wireless RFID proximity warning system

ONGRADE, suppliers of vehicle safety systems, have launched SiteZone INstant – which is said to be the first wireless, radio frequency identification (RFID) proximity warning system of its kind to be supplied and distributed in the UK. SiteZone INstant allows on-the-spot protection against potential collisions between pedestrians and vehicles, mobile equipment, or hazardous areas on any site.

Derived from the original SiteZone proximity warning system, the INstant unit goes a step further by being completely wireless, allowing for immediate use and protection without the need for a hard wired installation. 

Both systems use a two-way RFID warning device; the pedestrian and vehicle transmitters communicate with each other, providing a full 360° detection zone and the ability to see around corners. The onboard receiver detects the location of RFID tag-wearing personnel and alerts the driver and pedestrian to each other’s presence to prevent a collision between the two.

SiteZone INstant can be mounted and activated as required within a few minutes, making it suitable for short-term deployment. It can be fitted to delivery vehicles coming into a busy depot or construction site where the danger of reversing into a pedestrian is increased. 

It can also be mounted on large, mobile plant quickly, even if they are utilized on site just for one day. The security of anti-collision protection is available immediately without the need for specialist installation.

Fundamentally, SiteZone INstant gives the end-user the capability to create independent safety zones in any given space. If there are dangerous areas on site, such as pits, excavations or contaminated ground that pose a danger to pedestrians, a SiteZone INstant battery unit can be set up to trigger proximity warning alarms in a set safety zone.

The SiteZone INstant comprises two components:

• Battery unit, which is the ‘INstant’ element mounted magnetically on the exterior of a vehicle. It can be placed anywhere on the vehicle that requires protection and allows the collision detection zone to be set. The battery unit operates for up to 40 h continuous use on one charge.
• Instant remote display (IRD), which is inside the cab of the vehicle and alerts the operator of imminent collision by sounding an alarm.