Nearby detection
Detect fixed or moving items within a few feet of the forklift.
Awareness close to the vehicle
Detect what is near. Respond before contact.
The ARINAlert Proximity Sensor and Impact Monitor detects fixed or moving items within a few feet of a forklift and can trigger configurable slow or stop behavior.
- ● Nearby-object detection
- ● Configurable vehicle response
- ● Integrated impact monitoring
Forklift mounted
Proximity awareness where work happens
Detect
Nearby items
Respond
Slow or stop
Report
Impact events
One device, multiple signals
Turn close-range events into an actionable response.
Configure the system around your operating policies, vehicle integration, and the conditions your team needs to monitor.
Slow or stop
Apply configurable vehicle behavior when the sensor detects an item nearby.
Mast-height alerting
Determine mast height and alert the operator when the mast is too high.
Impact monitoring
Detect an impact, report it to a manager, and optionally trigger a stop condition.
Compact installation
Mounted on the vehicle to monitor the area close to the forklift.
How it works
Sense. Evaluate. Respond.
01
Detect a nearby item
The vehicle-mounted sensor monitors for fixed or moving items within its close-range detection area.
02
Apply your configured rule
The system evaluates the detection against the behavior selected for your operation and vehicle.
03
Trigger the vehicle response
Depending on configuration and integration, the forklift can slow or stop when an item is detected nearby.
Integrated impact monitor
Know when an impact occurs.
The integrated sensor can detect an impact and report the event to the appropriate manager, helping teams move from an unnoticed event to a documented response.
Detect
Register an impact at the forklift.
Report
Send the event to the appropriate manager.
Control
Optionally trigger a stop condition after impact.
Mast-height awareness
Add another signal for the operator.
The sensor can be used to determine mast height and alert an operator when the mast is too high for the configured condition.
Mast height monitorConfigured alert
Operator alert
Mast above configured height
A clear signal prompts the operator to check mast position against site procedures and surroundings.
An aid to your safety program
Proximity sensing and vehicle controls support—but do not replace—trained operators, pedestrian awareness, supervision, equipment maintenance, traffic management, and site-specific safe operating procedures.
Common questions
What teams want to know.
What does the Proximity Sensor detect?
It is designed to detect fixed or moving items within a few feet of the forklift. A site evaluation helps determine the appropriate installation and configured response for your operation.
Can it automatically slow or stop the forklift?
Yes. On detection of a nearby item, the sensor can support configurable slow or stop behavior based on user policies and the vehicle integration.
Can it monitor mast height?
Yes. The sensor can be used to determine mast height and alert the operator when the mast is too high for a configured condition.
What happens after an impact?
The integrated impact sensor can detect and report the event to the appropriate manager. It can also be configured to trigger a stop condition after impact.
Does it replace operator training or safe work practices?
No. The technology supports a broader safety program. Employers remain responsible for training, supervision, equipment maintenance, traffic controls, and safe operation.
See it in action
Request a Proximity Sensor demo.
Tell us about your forklift fleet, operating environment, and the conditions you want to address. We’ll discuss how detection, response, and impact monitoring can fit your operation.
- ✓Review vehicles and close-range detection needs.
- ✓Discuss configurable slow and stop behavior.
- ✓Explore impact reporting and mast-height use cases.