Bosch Engineering
Long-Range-Radar LRR3:
Radar sensor for railway applications
Operating principle
The radar sensor detects objects and measures their
relative velocity and position. For that purpose, the
sensor has four antenna elements that simultaneously
transmit radar waves in the frequency range between
76 and 77 GHz. These waves are reflected by objects.
By comparing the amplitudes and phases of the signal
echo received by the antenna elements, precise con-
clusions on the objects’ position can be drawn. The
relative speed and distance of objects is measured
using Doppler Effect (shift in frequency between the
reflected and transmitted signals) and time lag.
Mechanical sensor design
The robust sensor design without any mechanically
moving parts and its high mechanical vibration resis-
tance allows the reliable operation in all railway appli-
cations. The integrated lens heating is implemented to
allow full sensor performance even under bad weather
conditions (snow and ice).
Standardised manufacturing processes and the usage
Customer benefits of fully qualified electronic devices deliver best quality
E xcellent measurement accuracy and object and reliability. It also provides economically viable
separation capability (velocity, angle, distance) enhanced systems with multiple sensor configurations
Sensor performance unaffected by harsh (complementary or redundant).
weather conditions (snow and ice) due to
integrated lens heating
Scalable system including adjustable sensor
configuration and sensor data fusion
Robust sensor design allows reliable operation
in railway applications
CAN-interface allow for easy integration into
railroad vehicles
Bosch Engineering | Long-Range Radar LRR3
Technical features Sensor performance
Frequency range 76…77 GHz The LRR3 sensor exhibits a combined patch lens
Distance 0,5…250 m
antenna which is well suited for large frequency
Accuracy ± 0,1 m/s ramps allowing a high resolution in distance. Its
Relative speed −75…+ 60 m/s
modern antenna design enables a detection range of
Accuracy ± 0,12 m/s 0.5 up to 250 m with a field of view of 30°. The object
Modulation FMCW separation as well as the measurement accuracy of
Max. number of detected
angle, velocity and distance is excellent.
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objects
Operating temperature − 40 °C…+ 85 °C (periphery) Applications
Connector MQS 8 Pins The LRR3 radar sensor can be applied to a series of
Cycle time (incl. auto
functions which can also be accomplished parallell.
typ. 80 ms
diagnosis) By the identification of objects in the driveway the
Dimensions (H x W x D) 77 mm x 74 mm x 58 mm radar sensor is able to measure the distance and the
Weight 285 g relative speed of these objects. The subsequent object
Interface CAN acc. ISO 11898 classification in relevant and non-relevant barriers
Supply voltage 14 Volt enables the recognition of critical situations.
Power consumption typ. 4 W
IP 6K9K (conditioned
The LRR3 enables the realization of an intelligent,
Protection category
assembly, min. IP 6K7) predictive and adaptable warning system for innova-
Standards EN 50155, EN 50121 tive safety functions. Thereby measures to avoid
accidents or reduce the risk of injury are triggered in
Sensor architecture critical situations. In addition a precise determination
The LRR3 sensor is a monostatic Frequency Modu- of speed over ground and the integration of the LRR3
lated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar with four fixed into assistance systems for the optimization of the
beams. The high level of integration for the RF-func- efficiency are possible.
tionality as well as for the sensor control unit and
the signal processing has an important impact on the Via intelligent networking of the radar sensor with
reliability of the sensor. We use fully silicon based components and systems or by integrating informa-
technology for the RF-components. Innovative signal tion of other sensors such as a camera or additional
processing algorithms allow excellent measurement radar sensors we enable new applications or enhance-
performance and the handling of complex situations ments of existing functions. Through the use of
such as a ‘lane free detection’ even with a great num- multiple sensors and components we further increase
ber of objects close to rail gauge. Our integrated the safety and productivity without increasing cost.
safety concept enables the compatibility of the sensor
with safety relevant applications.
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Rail Transport
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Germany
www.bosch-engineering.de
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