LDS30A Laser Distance Sensor

The LDS30 laser distance sensor is dedicated for general ranging applications that require instantly triggered and fast data acquisition.  The sensor provides measurement rates as fast as 30 kHz within a measurement range of up to 30m with no reflectors and 250 m with reflectors.  It operates fully eye safe at a wavelength of 905 nm. The LDS30 sensor is optimized for easy system integration.  It is available with a ready-to-use IP67 proof housing or configured as a distance sensor module for specialized system integration.  The housed version is shockproof and suitable for applications that impose high impact on the sensor, for example in industrial environments.

Operating Principle:

Pulsed time-of-flight

Features:

• Compact design, low weight
• Extremely high measuring rate
• Long measuring range
• Eye safe operation
• Housing in IP 67, shock-proof and impact-resistant
• Industrial interfaces
• Digital and analogue outputs
• Easy system integration

Application:

For the LDS30 there are many applications in industrial environments:

• Distance measurement
• Fast object detection
• Use as proximity switch
• 2D and 3D scanning applications
• Altimeter

Specification:

• Measurement principle: Laser pulse – Time of flight measurement
• Measuring range: 0.2 m … 30 m for target reflectance ≥ 10 %
  • Up to 250 m for high target reflectance or use of special reflectors 2)
• Measuring accuracy: ± 5 cm
• Reproducibility: ± 2 cm
• Resolution: 1 cm
• Maximum measuring rate: 30 kHz in FT mode
  • 15 kHz in DT mode using binary output
• Maximum output rate: 30 kHz in FT mode
  • 10 kHz in DT mode with binary output format
  • 4 kHz in DT mode with ASCII coded decimal output
• Laser divergence: 3 mrad x 1 mrad
• Laser class: Laser class 1, EN 60825-1:2007 (905 nm, infrared)
• Operating temperature:
  • Standard: 0 °C … +50 °C
  • Optional: -20° C … + 50 ° C (option –c)
• Storage temperature: -40 °C … +70 °C
• Power supply: 10 V … 30 V direct current
• Power consumption (maximum): 3 W
• Serial interface: RS232 or RS422, Max. Baud rate 921600, ASCII or binary encoded
• Digital switching output: 2x “High-Side” switch, max load 0.2 A
• Analog output: Programmable distance range, 4 mA … 20 mA
• Humidity: 10 % … 90 %, not condensing
• EMV: EN 61000-6-2
  • EN 55011
• Shock / Vibration: DIN ISO 9022-3
• Weight: 125 g
• Protection class: IP 67
• Size (incl. connector): 86 mm × 45 mm × 45 mm
• MTTF: > 5 years ( > 44.000 hours)