At a glance
|
|
The large variety of versions available offer tailor-made solutions
for indoor and outdoor tasks |
|
|
Non-contact optical measurement even over long
distances |
|
|
Background or substrate has no effect on
measurement |
|
|
Integrated field monitoring |
|
|
Various applications, e.g. object measurement, position measurement,
navigation and area monitoring |
Your benefits
|
|
High target object speed possible |
|
|
Measurement objects require no special reflectivity
properties |
|
|
Objects require no reflectors or marking |
|
|
Target object in any position |
|
|
Measurement data are available in real time and can be used for
further calculation or control tasks |
|
|
No illumination of target object necessary |
|
|
Simple installation and commissioning |
Types of SICK
 |
 |
 |
|
LMS 200 |
LMS 291 |
PLS 101/201 |
| Part of SICK's Laser Measurement Sensor (LMS) series. In ideal
conditions, the LMS 200 is capable of measuring out to 80m over a 180°
arc. For an object with only 10% reflectivity (such as matt black
cardboard), the LMS 200 can measure out to 10m. The sensor is best for
indoor use as it can be dazzled by sunlight (causing it to give erroneous
readings). |
Another of SICK's LMS series, this sensor gained fame in the 2005
DARPA Grand Challenge. The LMS 291 is very similar to the LMS 200, with
measuring range out to 80m over a 180° arc. However, the LMS 291 can see
an object with 10% reflectivity out to 30m. The LMS 291 also has fog
correction, allowing it to work in harsher conditions. The downside is
that its measurements carry greater error than the LMS 200. |
The Proximity Laser Scanner (PLS) series of SICK's are meant for the
machine safety industry. Similar to the LMS sensors, the PLS 101 and 201
sweep a 180° arc out to 50m. However, the PLS sensors have built in
hardware that allows them to control machinery. Through software, the user
can define a protective field within the sensor's field of view. When
anything enters the protective field, the sensor shuts down the
machine. |
A tutorial how to interface with SICK can be found at this link:
How to use
the Sick LMS-200
