Technologies

LASER

LASER technology works according to the principle of time of flight. The sensor sends an intense light impulse in a defined direction and measures the time until the signal returns. As the speed of light is a constant value (approximately 300.000 km/s), this time is directly proportional to the distance between the sensor and the first object encountered by the light impulse.

As a result, and by sending multiple beams in multiple directions (2D or 3D), the sensor is capable of knowing the exact position of any object in its detection area at any given time.

By analyzing this information over a very short period of time, it is easy to determine the shape, speed, and direction of any object.

LASER technology is the most precise and accurate method used in BEA products and delivers the highest ever level of safety.

RADAR - Artek inside

BEA started implementing the radar technology 1972 using the horn antenna. In 1996 the EAGLE sensor revolutionised motion detection with its more compact planar antenna. And after 50 years of experience with radar technology, it is now time to go digital with Artek inside.

Many hours of research, development and testing have been invested to create and develop the Artek technology. Thanks to the know-how of our engineers, this active digital antenna takes motion detection to the next level. The robust and sustainable design, cutting edge electronics and software allow for precision, reliability, and more flexibility, setting the new standard for motion detection.

On our in-house production line, state-of-the-art equipment and experienced personnel work together to produce the Artek electronics. This way, we control the whole process from start to finish, which implicates a great sense of mastery and independence. Components are printed on circuit boards with quality checks by camera and the human eye. Less waste, logistics and time delay also contribute to a smooth work process and above all, the well-being of our planet.

ARTEK inside, made by BEA with passion.

ACTIVE INFRARED with background suppression

An active infrared sensor is, by definition, a sensor that emits infrared light in a well-defined area and analyzes the reflections that come back.

Background suppression works on the principle of ‘triangulation, in which the sensor calculates the distance to an object by taking into account the distance between the emitter and receiver. The emission angle is already known and the reflection angle becomes the key element as the distance to the object can be calculated according to the position of the reflected spot on the receiver side (a triangle can be drawn when you know one distance and two angles).

 This technology, which requires a small uncovered zone on the floor, facilitates the detection of static objects without being influenced by the reflectivity of the background. It is therefore mostly used when the background is likely to change (e.g. sensor is fixed on a moving door panel).