The Radar Object Detection System RODS-L M30 is a high precision compact radar sensor designed to enhance vehicle safety by providing timely visual and audible alerts that help drivers avoid collisions. Built to work reliably in all weather and extreme conditions, its intelligent multi-zone detection helps identify safe, caution, and danger areas for better hazard awareness. With an impressive detection range of 30 meters and a remarkable three-zone detection capability.
3 Zones
-30°C ~ +70°C
0.7 M
4P Screw Lock type
Polycarbonate
20(H) x 65(L) x 54(D) mm
220g with Bracket
24.05 ~ 24.25 GHz
FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave)
12 ~ 24V DC
300 mA@12V
300ms
200ms
-40°C~ 85°C
69K
43.6(W) x 43.6(H) x 33.1(D) mm
175 g (W/O Bracket) 240 g (With Bracket)
CAN-Bus
Smarter Detection For Safer Movement
Allows precise configuration for accurate object detection.
Small in size yet powerful enough to deliver reliable performance.
Ensures stable and high precision detection in varying environments.
Built to operate dependably in harsh and demanding conditions.
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The RODS-L system offers a programmable detection range of up to 3.0 meters wide and 5.5 meters long, divided into three safety zones: danger, caution, and safe for enhanced awareness.
Yes, it performs reliably in harsh conditions, operating smoothly in extreme temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, with IP69K protection ensuring complete resistance to water, dust, and high-pressure cleaning.
The RODS-L M30 object detection radar emits continuous 24GHz FMCW radar pulses around the forklift. When an object, pedestrian, or vehicle enters the monitored area, the radar detection system calculates its position and triggers a tiered alert — warning, caution, or danger — based on which of the three zones the object is detected in.
Alerts are given through clear visual indicators and loud audible signals, letting drivers know the exact position of detected objects within the danger, caution, or safe zones in real time.
Unlike camera or LiDAR-based systems, the RODS-L radar detection system M30 works in complete darkness, heavy dust, fog, and extreme temperatures. It requires no wearable tags, no line of sight, and no lighting. This makes it the most reliable forklift collision avoidance system for busy warehouses, cold storage facilities, loading docks, and manufacturing plants where conditions are often challenging.
It’s perfect for forklifts, industrial trucks, construction machinery, and heavy-duty vehicles operating in confined, high-traffic, or hazardous areas where collision risks and blind spots are common challenges.
The RODS-L forklift collision warning system uses a three-zone alert model. When an object enters the outer safe zone, the driver receives an early warning. As the object moves closer into the caution zone, alerts intensify. If the object reaches the danger zone, the system triggers an urgent audible and visual alarm — giving the operator maximum time to react and stop.
Absolutely. The RODS-L M30 is purpose-built as a forklift pedestrian collision avoidance system for high-traffic industrial environments. Its intelligent filtering technology eliminates false alarms from shelving, walls, and background clutter — ensuring every alert is genuine and operators respond immediately rather than ignoring alert fatigue.
The RODS-L radar object detection system supports compliance with OSHA forklift safety standards. Regulators in the UK, UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia increasingly expect active detection technology as part of a forklift safety framework — and RODS-L puts your facility ahead of that standard.
SharpEagle provides end-to-end support — from initial consultation and site assessment to professional installation, training, and ongoing maintenance. The RODS-L forklift collision system is designed for quick retrofit installation on any forklift without extensive modifications. Contact SharpEagle to request a free quote or book a meeting with our industrial safety specialists.