LDS70A

Fastest distance sensor on the market

LDS70A

The LDS70A laser distance sensor is intended for general distance measurements which require extremely fast data acquisition. It provides up to 40,000 centimeter-precise measuring values per second – up to 70 m without a reflector. With appropriate reflectors the LDS30A reaches objects at distances of up to 270 m. It suses harmless infrared Laser light of Laser Class 1.

LDS70A

The sensor has been optimized for easy system integration and has a shock-proof and impact-resistant IP 67 housing. Thus, it is most suitable for applications that impose high impact on the sensor, such as harsh industrial environments.
Due to the invisible and eye safe laser (905 nm) the LDS70A can also be used in public areas.

Applications

  • Distance measurement
  • Fast object detection
  • Use as proximity switch
  • 2D and 3D scanning applications
  • Collision avoidance for drones
  • Altimeter
  • Compact design, low weight
  • Extremely high measuring rate up to 40000 measurements per second
  • Long measuring range
  • Selectable target (first, last)
  • Adjustable receiver gain
  • Eye safe operation
  • Housing in IP 67, shock-proof and impact-resistant
  • Industrial interfaces
  • Digital and analog outputs
  • Easy system integration
Measuring range1,2)

0.2 m ... 70 m for target reflectance of ≥ 10 %
Up to 250 m for high target reflectance or use of reflectors

Measuring accuracy3)

±60 mm (single measurement)
±25 mm (with 100x averaging)

Reproducibility

±25 mm

Resolution

1 mm with decimal output, adjustable

Maximum measuring rate

 40 kHz using binary data output

Laser wavelength

905 nm, invisible, infrared

Laser divergence

2 mrad × 0.4 mrad

Laser protection class

Laser class 1, EN 60825-1:2014

Serial interfaces

RS232 or RS422, selectable,
Max. baud rate 921600, ASCII or binary encoded
9600 … 921600 Baud, 8N1, ASCII

Digital switching output

2x "high side” switches, max. load 0.2 A

Analog output

Programmable distance range, 4 ... 20 mA

Trigger

1x Input/Output, programmable delay

Connector

Standard M12, male connector, 12-pin, A-coded

Measuring modes

Single measurement, continuous measurement, programmable auto start

Power supply

10 V DC ... 30 V DC

Power consumption (max.)

<=3 W (without heating)
<=8 W (with heating at V DC = 24 V

Operating temperature

-40 °C ... +60 °C

Storage temperature

-40 °C ... +70 °C

Humidity

10 % ... 90 %, not condensing

Integrated heating

Yes, automatically controlled

Protection class

IP 66 / IP 67

EMC

EN 61326-1

Shock / Vibration

DIN ISO 9022-3

Size (L×W×H, incl. connector)

98 mm × 46 mm × 25 mm

Weight

140 g

MTTF

> 5 years ( >44.000 hours)

1)e.g. Scotchlite Cube 3000x

2)Dependent on target reflectance, influence of extraneous light and atmospheric conditions

3)Accuracy can be ± 100 mm for close-up ranges up to 1 m.