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Why ZoneSafe®?

How can RFID Tags Protect Workers and Vehicles?

Keeping site workers safe is a demanding yet necessary task. Often operating in challenging environments, machinery and mobile plant can pose a very real danger to workers if legislation and health and safety procedures are not adhered to. Vehicles and mobile plant frequently operate within close proximity to workers and other machines. Safety is fundamental but driver visibility is often limited due to a vehicle’s shape, size, load and operator position which can create blind spots and make collisions more likely. This is often intensified by a difficult working environment; terrain, noise, weather or low light, for example. Workers may also be wearing ear defenders, restricting their ability to hear machines approaching, which increases the danger.

70% of incidents happen during initial machine start-up and low speed movement because of poor visibility.

What is RFID Detection?

ZoneSafe® uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to create detection zones around vehicles and mobile plant.

Vehicle-mounted antennas detect RFID tags which can be worn by workers, placed on objects or property, or set up around restricted areas. When a vehicle approaches a ZoneSafe® Tag, the vehicle operator automatically receives a visual and audible alert which will enable them to take action as necessary, while a vibrating tag will warn a detected worker of an approaching Zonesafe-fitted vehicle.

The system can be connected to trigger barriers and doors etc. for restricted or controlled access for workers and vehicles.

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The ZoneSafe® Range

ZoneSafe® Control Unit

ZS-1000-ECU

12-24Vdc
Size (WxHxD): 102 x 180 x 58mm
IP65
WIFI configuration interface for remote monitoring and downloads
2 Year Warranty

The ZoneSafe® Control Unit is installed in the cab or mounted using the optional mounting plate so it is clearly visible to the driver.

Features

Installed in the cab of vehicle
Two-stage audible and visual warnings to the machine operator when a tag or tags are detected by connected antennas (available separately)
Connect up to 6 antennas
Internal memory to store up to 4,000 events
System activation by inserting driver tag
Alarm if driver tag is left in vehicle
Central mute button to acknowledge the detection of one or more tags
(configurable)
Multi-colour status panel
3 selectable detection levels
AMPS hole pattern mounting
1 x Trigger input
1 x Trigger output
TX Frequency: 125kHz
RX Frequency: 868.3MHz

Power

Current: 0.5 Amps

Durability & Standards

Operating temperature: -40 to +85C
CE marked

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Vehicle-to-pedestrian Antenna

ZS-1000-AP

12-24Vdc
Detection radius range: 0 – 10m (Configurable between 3 & 10m)
Size (WxHxD): 122 x 250 x 90mm
IP67
2 Year Warranty

A ZoneSafe® Antenna creates a detection zone around a vehicle. Multiple antennas can be installed and linked in sequence to a control unit. The detection zone for each antenna can be programmed from 3 to 10 metres.

Features

Creates a detection zone around a vehicle
Detects tags through walls and obstructions and around blind corners
Detection zone radius programmable manually or via WiFi
Connects to Control Unit on vehicle (antenna cable available separately)
Daisy-chain wiring to connect multiple antennas to the same vehicle
TX Frequency: 125kHz
RX Frequency: 868.3MHz

Power

Current: 1 Amp

Durability & Standards

Operating temperature: -40 to +85C

CE marked

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rechargeable VibraTags

ZS-1000-PVT: Pedestrian VibraTag (grey)
ZS-1000-DVT: Driver VibraTag (yellow)
ZS-1000-TC: Pedestrian VibraTag, with clip

Size (WxHxD): 84 x 53 x12mm
IP67
1 Year Warranty

Carried by personnel. VibraTags provide short bursts of vibration when detected. The robust tag is hermetically sealed and the high-capacity battery can be wirelessly charged within two hours and can last up to three months between charges.

Features

Carried by workers and machine operators
Each tag can be uniquely identified and linked to individual people
Driver tags have the same detection functionality as pedestrian tags and are also compatible with the control unit
Driver tag is masked from detection when inserted into the control unit
Tag Immediately vibrates upon entering a vehicle detection perimeter
High-capacity rechargeable battery
2 hour inductive charging time using wireless charger (available separately)
Hermetically sealed to provide best long term protection
Can be worn on a lanyard, into pockets or armbands
RX Frequency: 125kHz
TX Frequency: 868.3MHz

Durability & Standards

Operating temperature: -10 to +55C
CE marked

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Asset Tag

ZS-1000-AT

Size (HxDia): 63 x 48mm
IP67
1 Year Warranty

AssetTags fit into safety cones to create exclusion zones. The robust tags are shockproof and weatherproof.

Features

High-capacity (non-rechargeable) replaceable power cell providing long operational life (included)
Protects vehicle from collisions with property or hazards
Immediately warns the driver when tag is detetected within the vehicle’s detection zone
Robust and waterproof enclosure
Can be attached onto assets or mounted on top of a safety cone with neck opening diameter of 39-44mm
RX Frequency: 125kHz
TX Frequency: 868.3MHz

Durability & Standards

Operating temperature: -10 to +55C
CE marked

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Tag Tester

ZS-1000-TT

24 Vdc (external 24V DC supplied)
Size (WxHxD): 110 x 90 x 55mm
IP67
1 Year Warranty

The ZoneSafe® Tag Tester is used to check the battery status of any tag. The unit can be programed to read tags from a distance of 0.1m to 4m, displaying a green light for suffi cient charge, or red for tags that require charging.

Features

Checks pedestrian and driver tag battery status (green for good and red for low)
Includes 2 relays which can be used to trigger alarms, locks or shutters
Adjustable Tag detection range from 0.1 to 4m
TX Frequency: 125kHz
RX Frequency: 868.3MHz

Power

Current: 0.5 Amp

Durability & Standards

Operating temperature: -10 to +55C
CE marked

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Masking Zone Antenna

ZS-1000-MZ

24 Vdc (external 24V DC supplied)
Size (WxHxD): 250 x 122 x 90mm
IP67
1 Year Warranty

Fitted to walls or other permanent structures, the Masking Zone Antenna makes all tags within radius undetectable.

Features

Fitted to walls or other permanent structures
Makes all tags within the masked area undetectable
Adjustable masking zone from 3 to 10m
Tags will be detected as normal once outside the masked area
TX Frequency: 125kHz

Power

Current: 1 Amp

Durability & Standards

Operating temperature: -40 to +85C
CE marked

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Smart Gateway

ZS-1000-SG

24 Vdc (external 24V DC supplied)
Size (WxHxD): 110 x 90x 55mm
IP67
Year Warranty

Fitted to walls or other permanent structures, the Smart Gateway will detect an approaching vehicle equipped with a ZoneSafe® system. The detection range is adjustable from 3m minimum to 9m maximum.

Features

Fitted to walls or other permanent structures
2 x relays which can be used to trigger alarms or open shutters, barriers etc
Detects approaching vehicles equipped with ZoneSafe systems
Adjustable detection range from 3 to 9m
RX Frequency: 125kHz
TX Frequency: 868.3MHz

Power

Current: 0.5 Amp

Durability & Standards

Operating temperature: -10 to +55C
CE marked

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Desktop Reader

ZS-1000-DR

Size (HxDia): 160 x80 x 45mm
5V USB connection
1 Year Warranty

The ZoneSafe® Desktop Reader checks the battery status for VibraTags – green for good and red for low. The desktop reader can be powered from any computer via USB.

Features

Checks VibraTag battery status (green for good and red for low)
Can be powered from any computer via USB
TX Frequency: 125kHz
RX Frequency: 868.3MHz

Durability & Standards

Operating temperature: -10 to +55C

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The Benefits of

ZoneSafe® Vehicle RFID Tags

Line-of-sight Not Required

Tags will be detected regardless of obstructions, blind spots, adverse weather or poor visibility

Increase Site Safety

Increases on site safety by reducing collisions between vehicles, pedestrians and assets/property through simultaneous alerts to the driver and pedestrian

Full 360° Detection

Creates a 360 detection zone around the vehicle with the ability to detect tags from a distance of 0 – 10m

Unique Tag ID

Each tag can be uniquely identified and linked to individual people to provide access control

RFID Tag Applications

We recognise that all working environments are different. This is why ZoneSafe® is designed with flexibility in mind. ZoneSafe® can be used for multiple purposes, customised to suit specific requirements, and designed for use in any industrial working environment that requires protection of personnel around vehicles, machines, or assets.