Hokuyo UXM-30LN-PW Scanning Laser Rangefinder

• FDA approved SOKUIKI sensor for intelligent robots
• High-sensitivity and Multi-Echo function
• Scanning range: 0.1 to 30m (black objects with 10% reflectance)
• Scan angle: 190º
• Scanning time: 50msec/scan

This is the Hokuyo UXM-30LN-PW Scanning Laser Rangefinder for object detection. It is useful in long-range non-contact distance measurement and object detection for outdoor applications. This scanning laser rangefinder is an ideal solution for area monitoring and collision control. It offers accurate real-time distance measurement through a 190° scanning field. It features the superior detection of dark colored objects with no effect on measurement due to dust or condensation on lens cover. And yes it is light-weight and compact design. It is enable to make a longer-range detection because of improving the sensitivity. Black color detection function is improved, too.

Operating principle

This device uses laser source (? = 905nm) to scan semicircular field. It measures distance to objects in the range and co-ordinates of those point calculated using the step angle and it detects an object in the setting area.

Structure (Light scanning image)

Control signal - Detection output:

• Output is switched off when any objects are detected inside the pre-set area (Output is ON when there are no objects)
• Setting area can be set with 28 points
• Min. detection objects can be set from 10mm to 1,000mm
• Dead-zone at near side can be set from 0 to 1,000mm (under development)
• When lens surface is covered by dirt or water droplet, it can remove its signals by using this function. However, it may not detect them sometime because any objects in setting dead-zone become shadow. Make sure to set in accordance with the environment.

Features:

• High-sensitivity laser range finder
• Possible to get wide environmental contour data
• Possible to detect black car
• Multi-Echo function
• Possible to get the distance data to objects, small objects at near side or transparent cover
• Suitable to detect snow, rain or dust at outside use and differentiate robot covers
• Light weight, 1kg or less
• Easy to install at the higher place
• Safety design
• FDA laser class 1, intrinsically safe

Applications:

• Suitable for vehicle position detection at multilevel car parking tower or for vehicle detection instead of loop coil
• Multi-level parking garage vehicle detection
• Collision-avoidance for overhead cranes and gantry cranes
• Guide-path obstacle detection for AGVs and mobile equipment

Note: This model is not a safety rated product. Hokuyo products are not developed and manufactured for use in weapons, equipment, or related technologies intended for destroying human lives or creating mass destruction. If such possibilities or usages are revealed, the sales of Hokuyo products to those customers might be halted by the laws of Japan such as Foreign Exchange Law, Foreign Trade Law or Export Trade Control Order. In addition, manufacturer will export Hokuyo products for the purpose of maintaining the global peace and security in accordance with the above laws of Japan.