Hokuyo URG-04LX-UG01 Scanning Laser Rangefinder with USB

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The URG-04LX-UG01 scanning laser rangefinder is a low power, small, accurate, high-speed device for obstacle detection. Using the USB interface for power and communication, this unit can obtain measurement data in a 240° field of view up to a distance of 4 meters.

Price

$949.00

Not recommended for new designs. Last time buy is March 2022.

SKU:

R325-URG-04LX-UG01

Manufactured by

Hokuyo Automatic Co., LTD.

Japan

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Overview

Description

The Hokuyo URG-04LX LIDAR sensor is the most advanced technology in laser range finding in robotics applications. From robotic sensing to automated material handling systems (AMHS), the compact and lightweight sensor – weighing in at just 160g – can suit most applications with unparalleled accuracy. The URG-04LX is ideal for students and researchers working hands-on with robotics. It’s built for optimal agility, long-lasting battery life and easy charging using a built-in USB charging port. Level-up your optics with the URG-04LX LIDAR sensor.

External Dimentions

The Hokuyo sensor includes necessary wiring hardware to interface to the sensor via a USB connection. Device power is taken from a USB hub with the provided USB Y cable. Two available Type A ports will need to be available to supply the required amount of power.

Features

Light weight(160g).Best for robot!
Low-power consumption(2.5W) for longer working hours.
Wide-range(5600mm×240°).
Accuracy(±30mm).
Distance and angle data output with high angular resolution(0.352°).
High quality product under Total Quality Management.
Designed, manufactured and inspected by HOKUYO.

Applications

Technology frontier and No.1 market share in Japan for service robots! Wide applications, from robot vision sensor to Automatic Material Handling System(AMHS).

Cable URG-C001(Option)

*During booting, 500mA current is required.
If the sensor can not be started with a single USB port, please use 2 USB cables(not included) for power supply from 2 USB ports.
Please connect to 2 independent USB ports which can supply 500mA.

PC's motherboard could be broken if the sensor is connected to the USB ports which are not able to supply 500mA×2.
The GND lines connected to the USB are all shorted.

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Product Assets

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3D IGES CAD Model	Download

Specs

Specifications

For Indoor Use

Characteristics
LIGHT SOURCE	Semiconductor laser diode (FDA approval, Laser safety class 1)
SCANNING RANGE	0.02 - 5.6m, 240°
MEASURING ACCURACY	±30mm (0.02 - 1m), ±3% of measurement (1 - 5.6m)
ANGULAR RESOLUTION	0.352° (360°/1,024 steps)
SCANNING FREQUENCY	10Hz (600rpm)
MULTI ECHO FUNCTION	N/A
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL	SCIP 2.0
COMMUNICATION	USB 1.1/2.0
DI/0 INTERFACE	N/A
POWER SOURCE	USB bus power
POWER CONSUMPTION	0.5A or less
AMBIENT ILLUMINANCE	Less than 10,000 lx Avoid direct sunlight as it may cause sensor malfunction.
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE	N/A
WEIGHT	160g
SIZE (W X D X H) MM	50 x 50 x 70

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