Forklift Safety System

DL100FL

Name: PRIVION DL100FL Forklift Safety System
Brand: PRIVION

Forklift Safety System with LiDAR, AI Cameras, and a Control Unit

DL100FL is a forklift safety system that combines FMCW LiDAR with AI cameras. The LiDAR detects obstacles behind the forklift while four AI cameras recognize workers on all sides. Warnings, automatic deceleration, and stop are applied in stages based on the configured detection zones to prevent collisions.

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How It Works

Deceleration and stop are handled by the system without operator intervention.
Detection ranges and deceleration speeds can be configured in stages.

Detect

The LiDAR detects rear obstacles while AI cameras recognize people nearby.

Warn and Slow Down

An audible alarm and beacon activate, and travel speed is reduced automatically.

Stop

When the forklift enters the risk zone, it comes to a smooth stop without abrupt braking.

Why FMCW LiDAR

The difference shows in the site conditions where conventional ToF LiDAR falls short.

Through Dust and Smoke

Airborne dust is not mistaken for an obstacle, so the forklift does not stop unnecessarily.

Under Strong Sunlight

The 1550nm wavelength remains stable without interference from sunlight.

On Metal, Gloss, and Dark Surfaces

Detection stays reliable on dark or highly reflective surfaces.

With Multiple Units Operating

The architecture is free from mutual interference between sensors.

Easy to Adopt

Existing forklifts can be used as they are, with no modification required.

Fits Almost Any Forklift

Mounts regardless of manufacturer, with deceleration control applied on engine-powered models.

Installed in a Single Day

Bracket mounting requires no modification to the forklift, minimizing downtime.

Works on Rental Forklifts

The system can be removed at the end of a contract and reinstalled on other equipment.

* This system is a supplementary system intended to reduce the risk of collision. It does not replace certified safety sensors or safety control systems.

System

One LiDAR and four AI cameras form the base configuration and monitor the area around the forklift.

FMCW LiDAR (DL100)

Rear obstacle detection

4 AI Cameras

Person recognition on all sides

Main Control Box

Deceleration and stop control

Quad-View Monitor

Live view, event recording

Horn, Warning Beacon

Alerts nearby workers

System Configuration	▶	1 FMCW LiDAR, 4 AI cameras, main control box quad-view monitor, horn, warning beacon
LiDAR Model	▶	FMCW LiDAR DL100
LiDAR Measurement Method	▶	FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave)
LiDAR Light Source	▶	1550nm
LiDAR Horizontal Field of View	▶	270°
LiDAR Detection Range	▶	0.2 m ~ 10 m
LiDAR Coverage	▶	Rear obstacle detection
AI Cameras	▶	4 units (front, rear, left, right) for person recognition
Camera Field of View	▶	130° horizontal, 75° vertical
Monitor	▶	Quad-view real-time display
Video Recording	▶	Automatic recording on event
Alarm Devices	▶	Horn, warning beacon
Control Sequence	▶	Detect → Warn and slow down → Stop
Configurable Settings	▶	Detection range and deceleration speed by stage
Applicable Forklifts	▶	Any manufacturer (deceleration control applied on engine-powered models)
Installation	▶	Bracket mounting with no forklift modification, installed in one day
Relocation	▶	Can be removed and reinstalled on other equipment

FMCW LiDAR Solutions for Diverse Industrial Applications

PRIVION LiDAR products are designed around the structures and requirements of real industrial applications. DL100FL is installed on forklifts in warehouses and industrial sites to detect rear obstacles and nearby workers, linking warnings, deceleration, and stop in stages. It mounts on forklifts regardless of manufacturer, and detection ranges and deceleration steps can be configured to match site conditions.

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Forklift Safety

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Smart Farm

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FMCW LiDAR Safety System
for Forklift Operations

This catalog introduces the configuration, operating sequence, and installation conditions of DL100FL. It covers the roles of the LiDAR and AI cameras, the control flow from detection to warning, deceleration, and stop, and the conditions for field deployment.

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