LMS200/211/221/291 Laser Measurement Systems

1 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION. LMS200/211/221/291 . Laser Measurement Systems Measurably more cost-effective Software Version Technical Description Laser Measurement Systems LMS200 to LMS291. Software Version Device type Function Version LMS200 Firmware for indoor applications (standard) V Q501. LMS211/ Firmware for outdoor applications (standard) X Q501. LMS221/. LMS291. LMS211-/221-Sxx Firmware for outdoor applications (special software) depends on type LMS291-Sxx Firmware for outdoor applications (special software) depends on type LMSIBS Configuration software (Windows based) V Q393.

2 Function of this document This document introduces the LMS200/221/221/291 Laser Measurement Systems and describes their range of applications and variety of features. The document supports the ap- plication planning, mounting and electrical installation of these Systems . The description applies to the standard and the special device types of the system . Target group Planning personnel such as technicians, engineers and design engineers. Supplementary documentation The LMSIBS Configuration Software Operating Instructions (no. 8009116) and the Supple- ment to the Operating Instructions (no.)

3 8010121) describe how to commission the system for the area monitoring applications respectively for simple Measurement tasks using the LMSIBS Configuration Software. The LMS2xx Telegram Listing (no. 8007954) is available for applications which require customer-specific evaluation of the Measurement data by an external driver (position/ob- ject Measurement and other Measurement applications). The Technical Description for the MST200 Measurement Software Tool (no. 8008464, for PCs) describes how to develop external evaluation programs using the MST200 Software Tool. Copyright Copyright 2006.

4 SICK AG Waldkirch Auto Ident, Reute Plant Nimburger Strasse 11. 79276 Reute Germany Trademarks Windows 98TM and Windows XPTM are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Latest Document Version For the latest version of this document (PDF), see 2 SICK AG Division Auto Ident Germany All rights reserved 8008970/QI72/2006-12. Technical Description Content LMS200 to LMS291. Content 1 Range of Applications .. 4. LMS200/211/221/291 Laser Measurement Systems .. 4. 2 Product 5. 3 Operating Principle .. 7. Spot Spacing/Spot 7. 4 Conditions of use/Range.

5 8. Mounting Position .. 8. Heater Operation (LMS211/LMS221) .. 8. Reflectivity of Various 8. Reflectivity in Fog (LMS211, LMS221, LMS291) .. 9. The Blanking Curve for area monitoring (LMS211/221)..10. The Contour as Reference Curve for a. m. (LMS211/221) ..10. 5 Areas of Use ..11. Object Measurement /Determining Position ..11. Area 6 Mounting ..13. 7 Electrical Installation ..15. LMS211 LMS200 8 Synchronisation of two LMS2xx ..22. Pre-conditions for Procedure ..22. Commissioning 9 Heating plate for LMS200/LMS291 ..24. 10 11 Variants/Functions ..27. Overview of Variants ..27.

6 12 Technical 13 Dimensional Drawings ..31. LMS200 LMS211 ..32. LMS211 with Dust Prevention Shield ..33. LMS221 ..34. Accessories ..35. 14 Ordering Information ..40. LMS2xx Laser Measurement Systems ..40. Accessories ..41. 15 Glossary of 16 EC Declaration of Conformity ..47. Used Abbreviations Laser Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation LMS Laser Measurement system Radar Radio detecting and ranging PLC Programmable Logic Controller 8008970/QI72/2006-12 SICK AG Division Auto Ident Germany All rights reserved 3. Chapter 1 Range of Applications Technical Description Laser Measurement Systems LMS200 to LMS291.

7 1 Range of Applications LMS200/211/221/291 Laser Measurement Systems Determining the volumes or contours of bulk materials Determining the volumes of objects (measuring packages, pallets, containers). Determining the position of objetcs (pallets, containers, transport vessels). Collision prevention for vehicles or cranes Controlling docking processes (positioning). Classification of objects (vehicle detection, camera trigger). Process automation ( calander rollers). Checking overhang/area monitoring in automated multi-storey car parks Monitoring open spaces for building security (facades, grounds, shafts).

8 And many more Collision prevention for robots in automo- Monitoring open spaces for building tive production security Positioning aid for container handling Volume Measurement of airport luggage Classification of vehicles (toll collect) Checking for projections during automated Navigation aid and collision prevention loading/unloading of air cargo containers for container cranes Abb. 1-1: Application ranges of the LMS200/221/221/291 Laser Measurement Systems 4 SICK AG Division Auto Ident Germany All rights reserved 8008970/QI72/2006-12. Technical Description Product Features Chapter 2.

9 LMS200 to LMS291. 2 Product Features The LMS200/221/221/291 Laser Measurement Systems are non-contact Measurement Systems (NCSDs) in stand-alone operation for industrial applications. The Systems scan their surroundings two-dimensionally with a radial field of vision using infra-red Laser beams ( Laser radar). The Systems require either reflectors nor position marks. The Laser Measurement Systems are used for: Area monitoring Object Measurement and detection Determining positions Two field sets, each with a maximum of three monitoring fields, can be configured in the LMS200/221/221/291 for area monitoring applications.

10 One field set is always active. Each monitored field is assigned a switching output (quiescent voltage typical 24 V DC). Special devices offer relay outputs. Measurement data output can take place parallel to area monitoring. Standard solutions are available for object Measurement , measuring the volumes of packages and pallets; volume flow Measurement for bulk materials, etc. The measured data of the LMS200/221/221/291 can be individually processes in real- time with external evaluation software for determining positions and other Measurement tasks. Note From now on, the LMS200/221/221/291 Laser Measurement Systems will simply be referred to as the LMS2xx (unless a distinction is required).