Industrial Safety Radar (ZORM)
Industrial Zone Monitoring (ZORM) Radar Sensor
Our 60 GHz mmWave radar sensor solutions are built to reliably detect humans where it matters most – and where other sensors fail.
Using one or more sensors, safety zones can be defined around industrial machinery, allowing for machines to stop in case they put a human in harm’s way, and resume operations once it’s safe to continue.
Specifications
| Technology | 60 GHz FMCW mmWave Radar |
| Detection distance | up to 12m, depending on use case |
| Field of view | 100° |
| Communication | CAN via CANOpen Safety |
| Detection | Multiple stationary and moving targets, and their:
Basic object classification |
The first choice for tough environments
Our industrial safety sensor technology performs reliably in low-visibility environments, and requires virtually no maintenance for continuous operation.
Humidity
Oil and dirt
Extreme temperatures
Light interference
Fog and dust
Functional Safety
Radar Sensors for Functional Safety Applications
- Designed to meet SIL 2 or SIL 3 requirements in accordance with IEC 61508.
- Supports Performance Level C or D and Category 2 or 3 as defined in EN ISO 13849-1
- Complies with Type 3 requirements per IEC 61496-1 and IEC TS 61496-5
Functional capabilities
- Detection zones are implemented to comply with IEC TS 61496-5, ensuring the system meets the required safety integrity and market requirements
- Safety zones are defined within the detection area to trigger protective actions when an intrusion occurs
- Warning or alarm zones can also be configured for early detection or pre-alarms
Safe-state Behavior
The sensor automatically transitions to a safe state if reliable detection cannot be guaranteed—such as in cases of:
- Radar signal obstruction (e.g. by objects or material buildup)
- Electromagnetic interference degrading detection capability
System Configuration Options for Radar-Based Machine Safety:
- Centralized Control Architecture
- Multiple radar sensors are connected to a single control unit.
- The control unit interfaces with the machine’s safety electronics and manages all sensor inputs centrally.
- Distributed Control Architecture
- Multiple control units are deployed, each paired with radar sensors covering different zones.
- Each unit independently processes safety-relevant data for its assigned area.
Custom sensor development
Are you developing a new product and none of the sensors quite match your needs?
We’re happy to help!
NOVELIC has over a decade of experience in product engineering and developing tailored mmWave radar solutions for industrial and automotive applications.
With our portfolio of IPs and hardware platforms, we are able to customize a solution to your application case, speeding up your time-to-market and giving you a robust, certified radar sensor solution.
Why Choose NOVELIC
Founded in 2012, NOVELIC gathers the finest talent in mmWave, embedded hardware and software engineering, forming a strong foundation for creating innovative end-to-end turnkey solutions.
With 6 engineering centers in Europe, more than 300 successful projects, more than 150 satisfied customers and a robust portfolio of radar sensor IPs, we’re a trusted partner when it comes to delivering custom solutions for automotive, commercial vehicle, industrial, and medical markets.