Eforthink UWB Outdoor Ranging Host
Advantages
Features
Parameters
Application
Core Technical Advantages
Based on UWB technology, the host supports centimeter-level UWB ranging and UWB positioning. This UWB ranging capability is the technical basis for configured proximity thresholds used in forklift collision avoidance and industrial safety applications.
The system is designed to maintain stable and reliable signal performance in complex industrial environments. This supports consistent distance measurement for forklift pedestrian safety and vehicle warning scenarios.
Configurable proximity thresholds allow the system to issue instant alerts. In a forklift warning system deployment, these alerts support forklift collision avoidance by notifying personnel and vehicle operators when the measured distance falls below the defined safety range.
The device uses an ultra-low-power design, carries an IP65 protection rating, and operates from -20°C to 60°C. These characteristics support continuous use in industrial safety environments.
The product page states that the host supports integration with UWB RTLS tags and industrial safety systems for unified monitoring and control. Its UWB RTLS role should be described only within this verified integration scope.
Product Features
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Integrated Distance Measurement and AlarmThe host combines UWB ranging, distance measurement, alarm functions, and extended positioning capabilities for industrial RTLS applications. This makes UWB ranging central to both the warning workflow and the product's positioning functions.● High-Precision Positioning
The device provides accurate distance measurement and real-time positioning for personnel and assets. In forklift positioning applications, this capability supports monitoring of vehicle location and movement. The page also supports personnel tracking as part of its expanded positioning functions.● High-Capacity Operation
The host supports multi-tag detection and simultaneous tracking in dense environments, which is relevant when multiple tagged personnel or vehicles are present in an operating area.● Low-Power Design
Optimized power consumption supports long-term continuous operation in UWB RTLS deployments.● Audio-Visual Alarm System
Integrated sound and light alerts support proximity warnings, threshold breaches, and safety events. These alarms are a key part of the forklift warning system and forklift pedestrian safety workflow described on the page.
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Product Parameters
| Coverage | 100 m (unobstructed, 20 dB link margin) |
| Resolution | 10cm (ranging) / 30cm (positioning) |
| Power Supply | 7-pin aviation plug (9–36V DC) |
| Dimensions | 240mm (L) × 157mm (W) × 255mm (H) |
| Weight | ≤1.6kg |
| Operating Temp. | -20°C to 60°C |
| Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Wireless Standards | UWB (802.15.4_2011) / 2.4GHz (802.15.4) |
| Communication | RS485 (9600/115200/460800 baud) / Digital I/O (0.5A DC, 60V isolation) |
| Alarm System | Audible and visual alarm with configurable thresholds |
| Surge Protection | 2kV (power & RS485 ports, 1.2/50μs waveform) |
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Three-Stage Alarm Logic
When the alarm range is set to [D1, D2], the current page defines three alarm levels:● High Alert: [D1, D1 + L], where L = (D2 - D1) / 3.● Medium Alert: [D1 + L, D2 - L].● Low Alert: [D2 - L, D3]. -
Application Scenarios for the UWB Outdoor Ranging Host
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Personnel–Forklift Collision Warning
When the distance between personnel and a forklift falls below the predefined safety threshold, wearable tags and vehicle-mounted warning devices trigger alerts simultaneously. This is the page’s clearest forklift collision avoidance and forklift pedestrian safety scenario, and it directly supports warehouse forklift safety where personnel and forklifts operate in the same area.
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Vehicle–Vehicle Collision Warning
When the distance between vehicles falls below the predefined safety threshold, onboard warning systems activate automatically to support timely avoidance actions. This scenario uses the same configurable distance-warning logic. -
Blind Corner Collision Warning
When personnel or forklifts approach blind corners or obstructed intersections and the measured distance falls below the safety threshold, wearable tags and vehicle systems trigger automatic alerts. The scenario extends the forklift warning system to obstructed areas where direct visibility may be limited.
Expanded Positioning System Applications
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Real-Time Positioning
The system provides real-time location tracking of personnel and vehicles, enabling accurate monitoring of distribution and movement status. This supports forklift positioning and personnel tracking within the verified scope of the current page.
Smart Attendance
The system supports workforce attendance tracking with automated working-hour statistics.
Trajectory Playback
The system supports query and visualization of historical movement paths for personnel and vehicles within defined zones or tagged areas.
Video Integration
The system can integrate with surveillance systems to support real-time monitoring and event verification across work sites.
Geofencing
The system allows restricted zones to be defined and can trigger alerts upon unauthorized entry, supporting area-based industrial safety management.
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