BBC Bircher Herkules 2E man-vehicle separation radar sensor
Last update: May 2026 | Reading time: about 5 minutes
📌 Author of this articleLtd. - Authorised Agent of BBC BIRCHER Switzerland
🔧 Focus on entrance/exit security sensing solutions, providing full-process technical support from selection to commissioning
BBC Bircher Herkules 2E man-vehicle separation radar: precise recognition, intelligent drive
I. Product overview
In entrance/exit scenarios such as industrial doors, automatic doors, car parks, etc., how to accurately distinguish betweenPersonnel and vehiclesThe key pain point is to improve the efficiency of access and ensure safety. Traditional radar sensors are often unable to distinguish the detection object, resulting in “people over the door, the car over the door also open the door,” the chaotic situation.
Launched by BBC Bircher SwitzerlandHerkules 2E Pedestrian Vehicle Separation Radar SensorIt uses advanced Doppler radar technology with planar microwave modules toAccurate recognition of human and vehicle movement characteristicsto realise the true meaning ofpedestrian-vehicle separation control。
Suzhou Jufu Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.As the authorised agent and main sales channel of BBC BIRCHER, Switzerland, we provide sales, technical support and commissioning services for the whole series of Herkules 2E products.
II. Core Functional Highlights
1. Separation of man and vehicle, precise control
Herkules 2E can be configured independentlyOutput 1 (vehicles)和Output 2 (personnel)The trigger logic:
- Settable: Vehicle only / Personnel only / Personnel and vehicle at the same time
- Support: Forward direction detection / Backward direction detection / Bidirectional motion detection
- Typical application: opening the door when a vehicle passes, not triggering when a person passes on foot - avoiding ineffective door opening
2. 24GHz high-frequency radar for accurate detection
- frequency of emission: 24.05-24.25 GHz.
- firing power: <20 dBm
- Maximum detection speed: Vehicles 25 km/h
- Mounting Height: 2-7 metres (≥3 metres recommended for separation of people and vehicles)
3. Flexible protection zone settings
Output 1 and Output 2 can be set independently of each other.Size of protected area和(level of) sensitivity:
- Level 1: Ultra Small Area / Least Sensitive
- Level 2: small area / less sensitive
- Level 3: Medium Area / Normal Sensitivity
- Level 4: large area / higher sensitivity (factory default)
- Level 5: Extra Large Area / Highest Sensitivity
4. Wide Field Mode (WFM)
By installing the includedWide Detection Mode FixtureThe Herkules 2E extends the detection range for scenarios where the installation height is less than 4 metres. Modes can be switched at the touch of a button via the remote control or the sensor button.
5. Perfect anti-interference capability
- Interference filters: Resistant to electromagnetic interference from fluorescent lamps, HID lamps, wireless systems, motors/inverters, etc.
- Transverse Motion Recognition (CTO): Reduce false triggering of laterally moving objects
- Slow Motion Detection (SMD): Optimised for slow-moving people scenarios, keeping the door open
6. RegloBeam 2 remote control programming
standard equipmentRegloBeam 2 infrared remote controlThe system can be easily set up with all parameters on the ground:
- Mounting height setting
- Output 1/Output 2 Trigger Logic Configuration
- Protected area/sensitivity adjustment
- Hold time setting (0.2 sec. - 5 sec.)
- Output logic (NO/NC) switching
- Restore Factory Settings
💡 When there is no remote control, you can also use the sensor body with theL/R buttonPerform basic function settings.
III. Technical parameters
| sports event | parameters |
| Technical Principles | Doppler radar + planar microwave module |
| frequency of emission | 24.05 - 24.25 GHz |
| firing power | < 20 dBm |
| operating voltage | 12-28 VAC / 12-36 VDC (45-65 Hz) |
| Operating current | 75 mA max. |
| Mounting Height | 2 - 7 metres |
| Maximum detection speed | Vehicle 25 km/h |
| relay output | Passive changeover contact, max. 48V AC/DC, 0.5A |
| protection class | IP65 |
| operating temperature | -30°C ~ +60°C |
| Shell material | Black anodised aluminium + polycarbonate |
| sizes | 134 x 82 x 75 mm |
| weights | 820g (with 10 metres of cable) |
| Cable length | 10 metres, 6 cores, 6 x 0.20 mm² |
IV. Typical Application Scenarios
| take | Recommended Configurations | effect |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial plant gates | Output 1 = vehicle bi-directional, Output 2 = off | Door opens only when vehicle passes by, not triggered by persons on foot |
| Logistics Warehouse | Output 1 = Vehicle, Output 2 = Personnel | Separate controls for forklift and personnel, flexible zoning |
| Car park entrance/exit | Installation height ≥ 3 metres, pedestrian-vehicle separation mode | Distinguish between vehicular access and pedestrian movement |
| Automatic/Sliding Doors | Output 2 = personnel bi-directional, output 1 = off | Triggered by personnel only, vehicles do not interfere |
| Explosion-Proof Zone/Clean Zone | IP65 protection, wide temperature operation | Adaptation to harsh environments |
V. Installation and commissioning points
- mounting position: Recommended installation in the centre above the door body, ≥ 3 metres from the floor (pedestrian-vehicle separation scenario)
- Tilt Adjustment: 30-45° typical for most applications, adjusted by tilt adjustment screws on both sides
- Avoid blocking: No protruding objects such as fans, plants, flags, etc. in the detection area
- away from interference sources: Avoid installation near sources of strong electromagnetic interference such as fluorescent lamps, HID lamps, etc.
- Wide detection mode: For installation heights below 4 metres, it is recommended to install the supplied wide detection mode fixture
VI. Common Problems and Solutions
✅ Check that the installation height is ≥ 3 metres, ensure that the sensor is mounted centrally above the door, and check that the wide detection mode is set correctly.
✅ It may be caused by electromagnetic interference, it is recommended to activate the interference filter function or move the sensor away from sources of interference such as fluorescent lamps and inverters.
✅ Reduced installation height (recommended ≤ 5 metres) and increased protection area/sensitivity settings.
✅ Adjust the sensor tilt angle so that the detection area is away from the door; or reduce the protection area/sensitivity appropriately.
VII. About Suzhou Torchford
Suzhou Jufu Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.BBC BIRCHER is the authorised agent and main sales channel of Swiss BBC BIRCHER sensors, and is the only official core partner of German GfA ELEKTROMATEN in Greater China. The company focuses on providing high-end drive, control and safety sensing solutions for industrial doors and entrance/exit equipments, the products cover GfA full series of motors and controllers, BBC BIRCHER safety touch and radar sensors, self-developed wireless anti-pinch sensors, GIANTS brand radar, etc. The company is also the only official core partner of GfA ELEKTROMATEN in the Greater China region.
The company's core team has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of industrial doors and access control, providing full life cycle technical support from product selection, programme design, installation and commissioning to after-sales maintenance.
We have always been guided by“Drive | Control | Safety | Sensing”At the heart of it all is the security and efficient operation of your entrances and exits.
Need help selecting or commissioning a Herkules 2E man-vehicle separation radar?
📞 Tel: 177 5171 8669 | 📧 Email: jerry.li@dormotec.com | 🌐 Official Website: www.jufuit.com
Torchford - BBC BIRCHER Authorised Distributor | GfA Official Core Partner
