Laser distance sensor ToF range 5m UART CAN-BUS

Laser distance sensor using TOF technology, operating range up to 5m, data reading possible via UART and CAN bus.

TOF (Time of Flight) - a technology that is increasingly being used to measure distances, e.g. in telephones. The measurement is based on measuring the time it takes for the generated light beam to reflect off an object and return to the sensor.

Sensor specifications:

• Using TOF (Time of Flight) technology
• Communication: UART, CAN-BUS
• Measuring range: 1cm to 5m
• Typical measurement accuracy: ±1.5cm
• Measuring resolution: 1mm
• Refresh rate: 10Hz
• Adjustable field of view FOV: 15~27°
• Supports cascade connection of sensors
• Power supply voltage: 3.7-5.2V DC with reverse connection protection
• Power consumption: Approx. 290mW
• 940nm laser Class1 Standard stipulated in IEC 60825-1:2014 Version 3
• Dimensions: 35.58 × 12 × 8.05mm

Depending on the measuring range, the sensor is characterised by different accuracy

• Range 0.012~2.16m accuracy ±1.0cm, Standard deviation<0.3cm
• Range 0.012~3.6m accuracy ±1.0cm, Standard deviation<1.5cm
• Range 0.012~2.16m accuracy ±1.5cm, Standard deviation<0.5cm@0.01~3m, <8cm@3~5m

Cascade connection support

Multiple sensors can be connected in series with two identical ports on the board, and each sensor can be configured with a unique ID, the distance data of all sensors can be obtained through one communication bus.
Up to 8 sensors on the UART bus, up to 7 sensors on the CAN bus

Dedicated software

The manufacturer provides supporting software, offering the following functions: sensor configuration, FOV configurations, data analysis, export and playback of data records, firmware update, etc.

Example connection

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Dimensions

Wiki: TOF_Laser_Range_Sensor

Kit includes:

• TOF laser distance sensor x 1
• Connection cable GH1.25 4PIN x 1
• Cascade connection cable GH1.25 4PIN x 1