LightWare SF30D 200m LIDAR Laser Range Sensor

Price

$399.00

ACCURATE ALTITUDES: The SF30/D laser measurement sensor provides real-time, accurate altitude (AGL) measurements for UAVs. The lightweight 36-gram design features a time-of-flight range of up to 200 meters (656 feet) with an update rate of up to 20K readings per second.

The SF30D assists with takeoff, landing, and hovering, as well as altimetry, obstacle warning and collision avoidance, terrain-following, and mapping.

SKU:

R454-SF30D

Manufactured by

LightWare Lidar LLC

South Africa

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Overview

The SF30 high speed laser rangefinder is designed to detect obstacles or create maps from moving ground-based or aerial vehicles. Using a time-of-flight system to make very fast and accurate distance and speed measurements, accuracy is not affected by the colour or texture of the surface, nor the angle of incidence of the laser beam. The SF30 is virtually immune to background light, wind and noise, making it an ideal sensor to detect unexpected obstacles.

The SF30 can take up to 20010 readings per second and can be incorporated into scanning systems to create 2D SLAM maps or 3D images. The configurable features and multiple hardware interfaces make the SF30 easy to connect with different types of controllers.

Operating from a regulated 5 V DC supply, the SF30 includes a USB interface, serial port, analog port, and alarm and that can be easily connected to a flight controller or a standard processing platform. Each interface on the SF30 can be configured using a simple software menu that is accessible through the built-in, micro-B USB port.

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Dimensions

Installation

SF30/D requires a clear line-of-sight to measure distance to a target surface. It can be mounted with a vertical or horizontal lens orientation.

Features

Long distance (200m) high speed LiDAR applications
Multiple return signals, signal strength and noise measurement
Upgradable through the free LightWare Studio application
0.2 to 200 m (white wall in daylight conditions)
49 to 20000 readings per second (configurable)
Serial, I2C, USB, Analog and Alarm output
User APIs, LightWare Studio
Open frame, no IP rating

Applications

They can be mounted in a downward-facing orientation for altimetry, terrain-following, or precision landing applications. For terrain following, install the rangefinder at an angle to reduce lag time in reaction. The angle depends on the speed traveled, and the overall system lag, but should be between 20 and 45 degrees. They can be mounted forward-facing orientation for sense-and-avoid or position-hold applications.

Each interface on the SF30/D can be configured using a simple software menu that is accessible through the built-in, micro-B USB port

The Acroname Support Engineering Team can help you decide if the LightWare SF30/D is right for your needs and systems. Support is also available for setup and troubleshooting. Call or email our US-based support team.

Downloads

Files

Attachment	Size
LightWare Product Sheet SF30D	776.73 KB
LightWare SF30D User Manual Rev 0	504.4 KB
SF30/D Windows 7 Driver and Install Instructions	393.19 KB

Specs

Characteristics
Performance
Range	0.2 … 00 m ( white wall in daylight conditions)
Resolution	1 cm
Update Rate	49 ... 20,000 readings per second
Accuracy	± 10 cm
Connections
Power Supply Voltage	4.5 V to 5.5 V
Power Supply Current	250mA
Output and Interfaces	Serial and I2C (3.3 V), micro USB, Analog (0 … 2.048V), Alarm (0 … 3.3V)
Mechanical
Dimensions	30 mm x 56.5 mm x 50 mm
Weight	35 g (excluding cables)
Optical
Laser Safety	Class 1 M
Optical Aperture	51mm
Beam Divergence	<0.2
Environmental
Operating Temperature	-10°C to +50°C
Approvals	FDA:1410968-002 (2018/09)
Enclosure Ratings	N/A

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LightWare SF30D 200m LIDAR Laser Range Sensor