Seen Safety
Transforming your high-vis safety gear
Seen Safety
simple | effective | affordable
The unique IRIS ("Infrared Retroreflector Identification System") technology from Seen Safety (Seen) has been designed with worker safety in mind. With its technology, Seen has transformed the standard high-vis reflective vest into an active part of the sensor's detection system. Compatible with vehicles in many industries including the ones shown below, Seen's IRIS sensor will integrate with your existing technology to keep your workers safe.
Construction
Mining
Warehousing
The IRIS 860 sensor works by detecting the reflective tape on high-visibility safety gear, sounding an alert to draw the attention of drivers and pedestrians to potential hazards. Once installed onto a forklift, the sensor continuously emits infrared pulses into the targeted blind-spot of the forklift, recognizing right away when someone wearing high-vis safety gear enters the detection zone. IRIS 860 sensor enables simple and effective active detection with virtually zero operational impact and no on-going cost.
Forward Machine Safety is proud to be an accredited partner of Seen Safety, distributing their's patented IRIS 860 sensor in North America. Click on each of the tabs below to learn more about the IRIS 860.
Performance
IRIS 860 sensors work in all conditions, providing reliable detection even in darkness, rain, or when facing intense glare from the sun.
These sensors only need a total of 10" of visible reflective tape at a 26' distance to enable detection. Since standard safety vests typically have 20' of 2" reflective tape on them, this is more than enough to detect a pedestrian even if the vest is worn down or if some of the reflective tape is blocked from view.
IRIS 860 sensors work in all conditions, providing reliable detection even in darkness, rain, or when facing intense glare from the sun.
These sensors only need a total of 20cm of visible reflective tape to enable detection. Since standard safety vests typically have 6m of 2" reflective tape on them, this is more than enough to detect a pedestrian even if the vest is worn down or if some of the reflective tape is blocked from view.
Each IRIS 860 sensor features a field-of-view that is 60° wide and 45° high and can be set to detect from 1.2 to up to 8 metres away. If you want to expand the coverage area, you can install multiple sensors on a single fork truck.
The sensors can be connected to the reverse signal of the forklift, meaning rear-facing sensors will only alert when the truck is in reverse. Similarly, front-facing sensors will only alert when the truck is not in reverse. This helps to make sure that the driver is only receiving relevant alerts.
IRIS 860 sensors feature an M12 auxiliary-out port which carries the detection signal. This can be used to connect peripherals such as an extra alert signal or a video camera to record detection events as they take place.
Each IRIS 860 sensor pack comes with the sensor, a two-metre power cable, and a stainless steel universal mounting bracket.
Because an operator inside an enclosed cab of a forklight may not hear the alert coming from an external sensor, the cab box can give an additional audible alert when a pedestrian is detected. Up to 4 additional sensors can be connected to each cab box.
IRIS 860 sensors comply with all relevant US and EU standards including
- Class-I laser eye safety
- CE
- EMC
- REACH
- ROHS
The sensor has no moving parts and can withstand the shock and vibration associated with heavy machinery. The chemical resistant IP67 rated enclosure ensures weather resistance for year round indoor or outdoor operation. Operating temperature range from -20°C to +60°C.
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