LDM301A

Flexible long range distance measurement up to 3000 m

The LDM301A measures distances to targets up to 3000 m away with a precision down to the centimeter. It is able to detect the speed of moving objects with high accuracy. Operated without a reflector, the LDM301A convinces with a range of 300 m on almost each surface.

LDM301A

In addition to the large working range, the LDM301A is characterized by very short measuring times down to 0.1 ms. The compact design of the device, the easy set-up and the standard interfaces RS422 or RS232 allow for easy installation and operation. The status of the device can be monitored via LED display during operation. The integrated heating is automatically controlled and ensures reliable operation at temperatures as low as -40°C.


Applications

  • Process monitoring in steel and rolling mills
  • Fill level measurement
  • Monitoring and positioning of cranes and conveying systems
  • Position control
  • Measurements at difficult-to-access measuring points in cavities, tubes, containers and cases
  • Position monitoring of vehicles and vessels
  • Large operating range, also without reflector
  • Laser transit time measurement allows for very short measuring times
  • Safe operation through invisible laser, class 1 laser
  • Integrated red pilot laser, optional visor for alignment
  • Programmable analog output 4 mA to 20 mA
  • Serial programming interfaces RS232 or RS422
  • Compact design, protection class IP 67
  • Customized parameterization via the PC software LDMTool
  • Easy installation and operation
Measuring range1,2)

0.5 ... 300 m on almost all natural surfaces,
up to 3 km with a target plate

Measurement uncertainty

±20mm at 2 kHz measuring rate and 100 Hz output rate

Resolution

1 mm

Measuring time

0.5 ms (optional 0.1 ms)

Measuring range for velocity3)

0 m/s ... 100 m/s (measuring time 0.1 s ... 0.5 s)

Measuring laser4)

905 nm (infrared), laser class 1, EN 60825-1:2003-10

Pilot Laser

650 nm (visible red), laser class 2, ≤ 1 mW
(on, off, flashing)

Operating temperature

-40 °C ... +60 °C

Storage temperature

-40 °C ... +70 °C

Supply voltage

10 VDC ... 30 VDC

Power consumption

< 5 W (operation without heating)
11.5 W (operation with heating at 24 V)

Interfaces

RS 232 or RS 422, 1.2 kBaud ... 460.8 kBaud, ASCII, 8N1
Programming with Windows terminal program (e.g. LDMTool or Hyper Terminal)
Profibus DP, SSI (optional)

Switching outputs

2 x "high side" switches, output current max. 0.2 A, permanently short-circuit-proof, adjustable window function

Analog output

Programmable distance range limits, 4 mA ... 20 mA

Housing

Aluminum anodized

Size (LxBxH)

136 mm x 57 mm x 104 mm

Weight

ca. 800 g

Protection class

IP 67

Shock resistance

10 g / 6 ms persistence shock DIN ISO 9022-3-31-01-1

MTTF

13,000 hours (MIL HDBK 217 F N2)

1)depending on target reflectance, influence of extraneous light and atmospheric conditions

2)natural, diffuse reflecting surfaces; for targets under 10 m no poorly reflecting materials (dark/black surfaces)

3)Measuring distance to an object: 0.5 m...700 m

4)Standard version: 1.7 mrad, special version: 10 mrad