Leuze present the new ROD 100 series, rounding off their laser scanner portfolio with LiDAR technology. The switching sensors reliably detect one or more objects. The ROD 100 series laser scanners stand out for their scanning frequency of 80 Hz at an angular resolution of 0.2°. This allows high traverse and transport speeds, for example in fast-moving AGVs. The high switching frequency also ensures precise and reliable object detection on conveyor lines. With their three independent outputs, the laser scanners enable multiple presence checks at the same time. Users can adjust the ROD 100 series’ detection ranges via 16 switchable configurations and thus adapt them to different object sizes, for example. All directions of travel can be mapped and monitored on automated guided vehicles (AGVs) with the ROD 100 series’ devices. This allows the system to be used in complex and dynamic environments.
Avoiding failures
The ROD 100 series’ laser scanners continuously monitor their viewing window to detect soiling early. If a defined threshold value is exceeded, a maintenance message is automatically sent. This type of predictive maintenance contributes to high system availability.
All devices in the ROD series are designed to be robust thanks to their protection class IP 67, resistant housing and wide temperature tolerance. They always work reliably even in demanding environments from -30°C to +60°C. This makes the laser scanners ideal for use in deep-freeze applications. They are also suitable for high temperatures, such as those found in battery production. The laser scanners’ compact design also offers advantages in intralogistics: With dimensions of around 80 x 80 x 85 millimeters, the sensors can be integrated even into small installation spaces in mobile vehicles.
