Comparison of SICK LMS100, SICK LMS500, SICK TIM310 and SICK S100

SICK S100SICK TIM310SICK LMS500SICK LMS100
VersionShort RangeMid RangeShort RangeShort Range
Light sourceInfrared (905 nm)Infrared (905 nm)Infrared (850 nm)Infrared (905 nm)
Laser Class1 (IEC 60825-1 (2007-3))1 (IEC 60825-1 (2007-6)), eye-safe1 (IEC 60825-1 (2007-10)) eye-safe1 (21CFR 1040.10, 21CFR 1040.11, IEC60825-1:2001)
Field of view270 °190 °270 °270 °
Scanning frequency25 Hz / 50 Hz25 Hz / 35 Hz / 50 Hz / 75 Hz25 Hz
Angular resolution0.25 °
0.5 °
0.25 °
0.5 °
1 °
0.5 °
Operating range0.5 m … 20 m0 m … 80 m0.05 m … 4 m0 m … 10 m
Max range with 10%reflectivity18 m26 m2 m4.5 m
amount of evaluated echoes22
Fog correctionYesNo
Response time≥ 20 ms≥ 13 msTyp. 134 ms
detectable object shapeAlmost anyAlmost anyAlmost anyAlmost any (diameter: 30 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm, 150 mm (selectable))
Systematic error± 30 mm± 25 mm (1 m … 10 m)
± 35 mm (10 m … 20 m)
± 40 mm
Statistical error± 12 mm± 7 mm (1 m … 10 m)
± 9 mm (10 m … 20 m)
Integrated applicationField evaluationField evaluationField evaluationField evaluation
Number of field sets10 fields4 fields1 field pair (2 fields)1 field pair (2 fields)
Simultaneous processing cases1041 (2fields)1 (2 fields)
Serial (RS-232)YesYesYes
Function (Serial (RS-RS-232))Host, Aux
Data transmission rate (Serial (RS-232))9.6 kBaud … 115.2 kBaud
Ethernet:YesYes
Function (Ethernet):HostHost
Data transmission rate (Ethernet):10/100 Mbit10/100 Mbit 
Protocol ethernetTCP/IP, OPCTCP/IP, OPC
CAN busYesYesYes
Function (CAN bus)Outputs extension
PROFIBUS DP
PROFINET
DEVICENET
Switching inputs2241
Switching outputs333 (plus 1 x “device ready”)2
Optical indicators1 7-segment display (plus 5 LEDs showing device status, contamination warning and initial condition)5 LEDs (additional 7-segment display)2 LEDs (ON, switching status)1 7-segment display (contamination warning, initial condition)
Electrical connection1 system plug with screw terminal block5 LEDs (additional 7-segment display)2 LEDs (ON, switching status)1 system plug with screw terminal block
Operating voltage1 system plug with screw terminal block24 V DC10 V DC … 28 V DC16.8 V DC … 30 V DC
Power consumption20 W22 WTyp. 3 W, without output load8 W
Housing colorLight blue (RAL 5012)Light blue (RAL 5012)Light blue (RAL 5012)Black (RAL 9005)
Enclosure ratingIP 65 (EN 60529, Section 14.2.5)IP 65 (EN 60529, Section 14.2.7)IP 65 (EN 60529/A1:2000-02)IP 65 (EN 60529, Section 14.2.5)
Protection classIII (EN 50178 (1997;10))III (EN 60529, Section 14.2.7)III (EN 60950-1/A11 (2009-03))II (VDE 0106, EN50178)
Weight1.1 kg, without connecting cables3.7 kg150 g, without connecting cables1.2 kg, without connecting cables
Dimensions105 mm x 102 mm x 152 mm160 mm x 155 mm x 185 mm60 mm x 60 mm x 79 mm105 mm x 102 mm x 152 mm
Object remission2 % … > 1,000 % (reflectors)2 % … > 1,000 % (reflectors)4 % … > 1,000 % (reflectors)1.8 % … > 1,000 % (reflectors)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)EN 61000-6-2:2005 / EN 61000-6-4 (2007-01)EN 61000-6-2:2005 / EN 61000-6-3 (2001-10)EN 61000-6-3 (2007-01) / EN 61000-6-2 (2005-08)
Vibration resistanceEN 60068-2-6 (1995-04)EN 60068-2-6 (1995-04)EN 60068-2-6 (2008-02)
Shock resistanceEN 60068-2-27 (1993-03)EN 60068-2-27 (1993-03) / EN 60068-2-29 (1993-04)EN 60068-2-27 (2009-05)
Ambient operating temperature0 °C … 50 °C0 °C … 50 °C-10 °C … 50 °C-10 °C … 50 °C
Storage temperature-30 °C … 70 °C-12 °C … 50 °C-30 °C … 70 °C-30 °C … 70 °C
Ambient light safety40,000 lx70,000 lx15,000 lx
Note on useNot suitable for personnel protectionNot suitable for personnel protectionNot suitable for personnel protectionNot suitable for personnel protection