Quick Manual
MST DEMO setup
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A. Introduction
1. Basics of the LMS System
The Laser Measurement System LMS 200, LMS
220, LMS 211, LMS 221, LMS 291 is based on a
time-of-flight
measurement principle (Laser Radar).
A single Laser pulse is sent out and reflected by an
object surface within the range of the sensor. The
elapsed time between emission and reception of the
Laser pulse serves to calculate the distance between
object and LMS.
Via a integrated rotating mirror the Laser pulses
sweep a radial range in front of the LMS unit. A 2-
dimensional measurement field / detection area is
defined.
(For further details please refer to the Technical Description
Laser Measurement Systems SICK order no.: 8008970)
Main benefits
of this measurement principle are:
•
Detection of objects independent of object color
and surface structure
•
Reliable detection of object presence
The Laser Measurement System LMS offers a
solution for a
large range of applications:
•
Determining the volumes of objects (measuring
packages, pallets, containers)
•
Determining the position of objects (pallets,
containers, transport vessels)
•
Collision prevention for vehicles or cranes
•
Controlling docking processes (positioning)
•
Classification of objects (vehicle detection, camera trigger)
•
Process automation (e.g. calander rollers)
•
Checking overhang/area monitoring in automated multi-storey car parks
•
Determining the volumes or contours of bulk materials
•
Monitoring open spaces for building security (facades, grounds, shafts)
•
... and many more
Fig.1:
Measurement principle LMS
Fig.2:
Angular range LMS
