At a glance
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The large variety of versions available offer tailor-made solutions for indoor and outdoor tasks |
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Non-contact optical measurement even over long distances |
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Background or substrate has no effect on measurement |
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Integrated field monitoring |
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Various applications, e.g. object measurement, position measurement, navigation and area monitoring |
Your benefits
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High target object speed possible |
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Measurement objects require no special reflectivity properties |
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Objects require no reflectors or marking |
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Target object in any position |
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Measurement data are available in real time and can be used for further calculation or control tasks |
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No illumination of target object necessary |
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Simple installation and commissioning |
Types of SICK
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| 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
