Increased warehouse safety
with ELOshield
ELOshield: Forklift Pedestrian Detection System for UK Warehouses
ELOshield is the innovative personnel detection system from ELOKON. Anywhere where forklift trucks and personnel work in close proximity can constitute a hazard, and protecting the workforce is paramount. ELOshield is a radio-based proximity identification system that considerably enhances safety by automatically detecting when a person enters the danger area surrounding a forklift.
Avoid collisions preventively
ELOshield can also be used to prevent collisions between forklift trucks or, with the stationary version, for monitoring danger areas such as busy intersections with high levels of internal traffic.
Warning and protection zones for maximum safety
Individually configurable protection zones: ELOshield offers accident prevention using sophisticated warning zones. These zones can be programmed circularly, symmetrically (optional) and even as user-defined fields (optional) with a maximum range of up to 25 metres. Forklift trucks can safely pass other vehicles or pedestrians as they are automatically limited to their own path by the protective zone surrounding them, without causing false alarms.
Winning solution ELOshield
Applications: 360-degree compatibility
ELOshield works on robots, cobots (collaborative robots) and AGVs (automated guided vehicles), as well as forklifts and other industrial vehicles.
OEM-independent, easy to install
ELOshield can be installed on any type of forklift truck – any brand, any age. Our innovative driver-assistance systems can be fitted to new forklift trucks or retrofitted on your existing fleet.
This enables us to react quickly and flexibly to individual customer requirements.
The benefits of ELOshield: are obvious:
- Compatible with all major forklift truck models
- Safe pedestrian protection in hazardous areas
- Maximum flexibility
- Customised zones for optimum protection
- Safer and more efficient material handling operations
- Protection of up to 500 employees
- Detection range up to 25 metres
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This is how the ELOshield UWB-based protection system works
Proximity Detection System
ELOshield is an innovative, UWB-based protection system designed to shield vehicles and staff (ELOshieldGO). A mobile version (ELOshieldDRIVE) monitors “danger zones” of up to 25 metres around moving vehicles (both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-person). A fixed-site version (ELOshieldZONE) monitors accident-prone areas, such as high-traffic aisle intersections.
ELOKON GmbH takes great care in compiling the contents of this 3D animation. They are nevertheless only meant to provide non-binding general information and cannot replace detailed individual advice to help the prospective buyer make his decision.
The ELOshield assistance system can only support the driver within the specified system limits. The responsibility for remaining sufficiently alert and carrying out driving or operational duties always rests with the drivers and/or personnel.
ELOshield at a glance
ELOshieldGO
Personnel Detection
Vehicle to Pedestrian
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ELO shieldGO | Personnel Detection - Truck to Person
In the version as a personnel detection system, a read / reception module is installed on a forklift truck. ELOshield transmits a radio signal, which is received by person modules and reflected. All employees who could be in the danger area carry a personal module, which is ideally integrated in a safety / high-vis vest. The system detects the distance between the forklift truck and the person at all times on the basis of so-called run-time measurement of the radio signal. If a certain distance is undershot, the forklift truck driver receives visual and acoustic indication of imminent danger. At the same time, ELOshield automatically switches the vehicle to walking speed. The person is also warned by a loud acoustic signal emitted by the personal module, and there is an adjustable vibration alarm for additional awareness.
The system detects persons at a distance of 1 to 15 metres
Two warning ranges (pre-warning, main warning) can be set up, in order to trigger different events in a graduated way (e.g. walking speed, then stop).
Innovative UWB technology
Thanks to the UWB transmission technology, the system is optimally equipped for also detecting persons through materials. There are no dead zones, and multiple persons can be detected simultaneously. The system is also weather-resistant and insensitive to dirt and light. The ELOshield modules are supplied with power by a rechargeable battery. This battery, which has the latest smartphone technology, is extremely reliable.
Manual acknowledgement by the driver
An alarm situation can be deliberately acknowledged for an adjustable time at the forklift truck module by pressing a button on the personal module. The truck module on the forklift truck can also be disabled within the adjustable driver area by pressing a button. If the driver leaves the cab / driver area with his personal module, the module automatically "arms" itself again.
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ELOshieldDRIVE
Collision Warning
Vehicle to Vehicle
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ELO shieldDRIVE – Collision Warning - Truck to Truck
With the "collision warning" version, a transmit / receive module is attached to each forklift truck. These modules do not only detect personal modules, but also detect each other. In this way, both forklift trucks can emit acoustic and visual warnings if they come dangerously close to each other. Both vehicles can also be automatically braked to walking speed.
Total flexibility thanks to freely configurable zones
ELOshield’s customised zones allow, for example, two vehicles to enter an intersection at the same time. The assistance system can now be programmed to enable forklifts to enter at specific points, e.g. at gate entrances. And if a forklift approaches a gate entrance which it is not authorised to use, the customer can request that the system actively intervenes in the vehicle’s operation.
Semi-autonomous intervention
This is when the assistance system intervenes semi-autonomously in the vehicle’s operation: one option is automatic braking of the vehicle in a dangerous situation. It can also be used to warn drivers and pedestrians who are in close proximity to each other by means of visual, acoustic or vibrating warning signals. The system can also automatically brake both vehicles to walking speed.
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ELOshieldZONE
Proximity Detection
Zoning
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ELO shieldZONE | Proximity Detection
With the "Crossing monitoring" version, a number of ELOshield modules are installed above gates or aisle entrances. They reflect the radio signals of approaching forklift trucks. As soon as a truck comes critically close to a crossing area, it is braked and the driver receives an acoustic or visual signal.
Business Cases
Depending on the transponder module and the crossing area, different information can be transmitted to the approaching forklift truck. For example, crossing point 1 is not so heavily frequented, i.e. it is sufficient to reduce the speed by half in this case.
However, accidents have occurred frequently at crossing point 2, meaning that the speed needs to be drastically reduced. The ELOshield stationary modules can also be connected to rotating beacons or acoustic signals in order to signal the danger of an approaching forklift truck.
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ELOshieldSPEED
Speed Adaptation
Zoning
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ELO shieldSPEED – Automatic Speed Adaption
Where the risks in warehouses or production facilities are particularly high, due to, for example, mobile robots, AGVs and humans working in close proximity, this functionality can be used to define individual danger zones. Vehicles entering these zone are automatically braked to the stipulated speed. Once the vehicle leaves the defined zone, the original speed is automatically resumed.
Individually defined areas
In order to provide a high level of protection for areas of the warehouse where, for example, humans, cobots and industrial trucks are working together, this innovative system can automatically intervene. The specific area of the warehouse is individually defined during installation and entrances and exits are fitted with stationary modules that communicate with the industrial trucks. Customer requirements can be implemented individually, so that just one area of a warehouse or entire halls can be defined as a hazardous area.
Automatic speed adjustment
High risk areas require special solutions to protect the workforce, and one of these is automatic speed adjustment. Once the vehicles drive into the defined area and the vehicle sets detect the antennas, the vehicle speed for this area can be reduced. As soon as the vehicle is outside the danger zone, its normal speed is automatically resumed.
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We are happy to advise you on how ELOshield can be used to increase safety in your warehouse.
Prevent unnecessary damage to your automated guided vehicles. With the ELOshield AGV module.
With the ELOshield AGV module, accidents between automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and other industrial trucks (forklifts, etc.) equipped with the ELOshield system can be avoided. The AGV module corresponds to a UWB hardware device that acts as a stand-alone antenna and has a detection range of up to 15 metres.
ELOshield as an extra layer of protection makes it much safer for our deaf employee and was therefore the ideal choice for our specific requirements.
