Leuze Introduces ROD 100 Switching Laser Scanners to LiDAR Product Range

The industrial sensor manufacturer Leuze has added the ROD 100 series switching laser scanners to its existing laser scanner portfolio, which includes the ROD 300 and ROD 500 series. The new devices are designed for object detection, collision protection, and load position monitoring in industrial applications.

Technical Specifications

The ROD 100 series operates at a scanning frequency of 80 Hz with an angular resolution of 0.2°. The devices feature three independent outputs for simultaneous presence detection and offer 16 switchable configurations for adjustable detection ranges. The scanners can be adapted to detect varying object sizes and monitor multiple travel directions on automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

Applications

The switching sensors are intended for use in dynamic environments, particularly for collision avoidance on fast-moving automated guided vehicle systems. Additional applications include detecting displaced loads on AGVs and object detection on conveyor lines. The ROD 100 series complements Leuze’s ROD 300 series, which is designed for contour measurement, and the ROD 500 series, which is used for AGV navigation.

Design and Durability

The devices measure approximately 80 x 80 x 85 millimeters, enabling integration into compact spaces in mobile vehicles. With IP 67 protection rating and temperature tolerance ranging from -30°C to +60°C, the scanners are designed for operation in extreme conditions, including freezer applications and high-temperature environments such as battery production facilities.

Maintenance Features

The ROD 100 series includes a viewing window monitoring system that detects contamination. When contamination exceeds a preset threshold, the system automatically issues a maintenance alert, supporting predictive maintenance protocols.

Further information is available at http://www.leuze.com.