Hokuyo UTM-30LX-EW Scanning Laser Rangefinder
Description
Please be advised all Hokuyo components not in stock now have a 10-12 month lead time
- Supply voltage: 12VDC ±10%
- Detectable in Snowy, Rainy, Foggy and Dusty conditions
- Ethernet Interface
- Can be used Outdoors
- IP Rating: 67
The Hokuyo UTM-30LX-EW Scanning Laser Rangefinder is a small, accurate, high-speed device for outdoor robotic applications. This model uses Ethernet interface for communication and can obtain measurement data in a wider field of view up to a distance of 30 meters with millimeter resolution in a 270° arc. To ensure reliable measurement results in adverse conditions such as rain, fog, snow, or dusty environments, this device uses multi-echo technology for detection. It allows for receiving multiple reflected waves per transmitted laser pulse in order to obtain usable measurement data. The result is very reliable object detection and 2-D mapping of the environment in all weather conditions.
Features:
- Long Detection range: 30m
- Wide Angle: 270 Degree
- Outdoor Environment
- Compact and Light: W60 x D60 x H87 mm, 370g
- Multi-Echo Detection for Outdoor Applications
- Power source: 12VDC±10% (Current consumption: Max:1A, Normal: 0.7A)
- Consumption current: During operation: 0.7A or less, Start-up: Max. 1A
- Principle: Direct Time of Flight
- Light source: Semiconductor laser diode (?=905nm) Laser safety Class 1(FDA)
- Detection Range: 0.1 to 30m (White Square Kent Sheet 500mm or more), Max. 60m 270°
- Accuracy: 0.1 to 10m: ±30mm, 10 to 30m: ±50mm*1
- Multi-Echo function: Max. 3-output of distance data per step-1
- Angular Resolution: 0.25º (360º/1,440 steps)
- Scan Time: 25msec/scan
- Sound level: Less than 25dB
- Interface: Ethernet
- Synchronous output: NPN open collector
- Command system: Exclusively designed command SCIP Ver. 2.0
- Connection: Power and Synchronous output: 2m flying lead wire, USB: 2m cable with type-A connector
- Amblent (Temperature/Humidity): -10 to +50 degrees C, less than 85% RH (without dew and frost)
- Vibration Resistance: Double amplitude 1.5mm 10 to 55Hz, 2 hours each in X, Y and Z direction
- Impact Resistance: 196m/s2, 10 times in X, Y and Z direction
- Indication lamp: Power (Green), Operating/Trouble (Orange), Operating: Light-up, Trouble: Blink
- Communication protocol: SCIP2.2 (Exclusive command) -1
- Protective structure: IP67 (IEC standard)
- Weight: Approx. 210g (without cable attachment)
I have been using the UTM-30LX for several years now for indoor positioning and can't say enough good things about it. When it came time to purchase some more, I was ecstatic to find a TCP enabled version of the same laser. Hokuyo seems to have taken all the minor things that were problematic (at least for my application) about the UTM-30LX and upgraded them to make this version. Functionally, the laser appears to work the same. I don't use it outside so I can't comment on how much better it works in dusty/sunny conditions. I did, however notice an improvement with some types of reflective objects. Like the older UTM-30LX, it has the same power cable with identical connectors. The second cable, however, is about 10 inches in length with an RJ45 connector. They include an adaptor so you can simply plug in an Ethernet cable to extend to any length. Within an hour, I had this laser up and running with the TCP communication. It defaulted to 192.168.0.11, port 10940 and there was software on the Hokuyo to change the IP address and gateway. There was no obvious way to change the port number, however this is not a big deal. One thing to note however, is that the TCP stream appeared to have a few extra line feeds (\n) on the end of each message that needed to be parsed out. Also not a big deal. Mechanically, there is no change in the operation speed, 25ms per revolution, but now there is much more flexibility in the communication speed. This is not so much of a deal if you have a single laser plugged into a computer, but if you have multiple devices, this is huge. You can now utilize a typical 10/100 or 10/1000 router or switch which is a big step up from the USB 2.0 (limited to somewhere around 480 Mbs). I tested multiple high speed devices on both a hardwired switch, and wireless router with multiple other high speed devices with absolutely no lag. I would HIGHLY recommend this for anyone needing the fantastic operation capability of the UTM-30LX but with wireless/more flexible/rugged connection and protocol.
J'utilise l'UTM-30LX depuis plusieurs années pour le positionnement à l'intérieur et je ne saurais en dire assez. Au moment d'acheter un peu plus, j'étais ravi de trouver une version du même laser compatible TCP. Hokuyo semble avoir pris toutes les choses mineures qui posaient problème (du moins pour mon application) à propos de l'UTM-30LX et les avait mises à jour pour en faire cette version. Fonctionnellement, le laser semble fonctionner de la même manière. Je ne l'utilise pas à l'extérieur, je ne peux donc pas dire à quel point il fonctionne mieux dans des conditions de poussière et de soleil. J'ai cependant remarqué une amélioration avec certains types d'objets réfléchissants. Comme l'ancien UTM-30LX, il dispose du même câble d'alimentation avec des connecteurs identiques. Le second câble, cependant, mesure environ 10 pouces de long avec un connecteur RJ45. Ils comprennent un adaptateur vous permettant de brancher simplement un câble Ethernet pour s’étendre à n’importe quelle longueur. En une heure, ce laser était opérationnel avec la communication TCP. Le port par défaut 192.168.0.11 était défini sur le port 10940 et le logiciel Hokuyo comportait un logiciel permettant de modifier l'adresse IP et la passerelle. Il n'y avait pas de moyen évident de changer le numéro de port, mais ce n'est pas grave. Une chose à noter cependant, est que le flux TCP semblait avoir quelques sauts de ligne supplémentaires (\ n) à la fin de chaque message à analyser. Aussi pas un gros problème. Mécaniquement, il n'y a pas de changement dans la vitesse de fonctionnement, 25 ms par tour, mais il y a maintenant beaucoup plus de flexibilité dans la vitesse de communication. Ce n'est pas vraiment un problème si vous avez un seul laser branché sur un ordinateur, mais si vous avez plusieurs périphériques, c'est énorme. Vous pouvez maintenant utiliser un routeur ou un commutateur 10/100 ou 10/1000 typique, ce qui constitue un progrès considérable par rapport à l'USB 2.0 (limité à environ 480 Mbs). J'ai testé plusieurs périphériques haut débit sur un commutateur câblé et un routeur sans fil avec plusieurs autres périphériques haut débit avec absolument aucun décalage. Je le recommande vivement à quiconque a besoin de la capacité de fonctionnement fantastique de l'UTM-30LX mais avec une connexion et un protocole sans fil / plus flexibles / robustes.
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