TFmini-i LiDAR Laser Range Sensor (12m)

SKU: SEN0505 Brand: DFRobot
TFmini-i LiDAR is an industrial-grade medium-range distance sensor. Its maximum detection range can reach up to 12m and it has an adjustable frame rate...
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TFmini-i LiDAR is an industrial-grade medium-range distance sensor.Its maximum detection range can reach up to 12mand it has an adjustable frame rate with a maximum of 1KHz.

This rangefinder has a PC/ABS/PMMA enclosure with IP65 water and dust resistance.It supports a wide range of input voltages (7-30V) with reverse protection to protectthe internal circuit and adopts RS485 communication interface and standard Modbus protocol.Multiple built-in operating modes are included for the users to change their parameters andconfigurations to meet different applications.

The TFmini-i LiDAR can be used on the Arduino UNO R3 through the TTL to RS485 Shield, and it can also be used on the Raspberry Pi through theUSB to RS485 module. Those two ways provided by DFRobot can make TFmini-i LiDAR easier to use.

TFmini-i LiDAR Laser Range Sensor (12m)

How does TFmini-i LiDAR work?

TFmini-i is a single point LiDAR, which is based onPulse Time of Flight (PTOF).

It adopts an incoherent energy receiving mode, and the detection is mainlybased on Pulse counting. TFmini-i emits a narrow pulse laser, which is collimated by the transmittinglens to form a collimated light, which enters the receiving system after being reflected by the measuredtarget and is focused on the APD detector by the receiving lens.

The time between the transmitted signal and the received signal is calculated through the circuit amplification and filtering, and the distance between TFmini-i and the measured target can be calculated through the speed of light.

TFmini-i LiDAR Laser Range Sensor (12m)

Pinout Diagram

TFmini-i LiDAR Laser Range Sensor (12m)

Application

SELECTION GUIDE

ParametersTFmini-i LiDARTF02-i LiDAR
ProductPerformanceOperating Range0.1-12m@90% reflectivity0.1-40m@90% reflectivity
0.1-7m@10% reflectivity0.1-13.5m@10% reflectivity
0.1-12m@90% reflectivity&70Klux0.1-40m@90% reflectivity&100Klux
0.1-7m@10% reflectivity&70Klux0.1-13.5m@10% reflectivity&100Klux
Accuracy±6cm (0.1~6m), ±1% (6~12m)±5cm (0.1~5m), ±1% (5~40m)
Distance resolution1cm1cm
Frame rate100Hz100Hz
Ambient light immunity70Klux100Klux
Operating temperature-20~60°C-20~60°C
Enclosure ratingIP65IP65
Optical ParametersLight sourceVCSELVCSEL
Central wavelength850nm850nm
Photobiological safetyClass1(EN60825)Class1(EN60825)
FOV (Field of view)
Electrical ParametersSupply voltage7~30V7~30V
Average current=65mA@12V=70mA@12V
Power consumption=0.8W@12V=0.85W@12V
peak current100mA100mA
OthersCommunication interfaceRS-485RS-485
Dimensions50mm*34mm*41mm(L*W*H)69mmx41.5mmx31.5mm(L*W*H)
Enclosure materialPC/ABS/PMMAPC/ABS/PMMA
Storage temperature-30~75°C-30~80°C
WeightWeight 52gWeight 60g(with cable)
Cable length70cm70cm

Features

  • Wide range of input voltages (7-30V) with reverse protection
  • RS485 interface communication
  • Adjustable frame rate with a maximum of 1KHz
  • Medium range detection (0.1 to 12m)
  • IP65 protection for industrial application
  • Compatible with Arduino UNO R3 and Raspberry Pi
  • Applications

  • Detection of vehicle and pedestrian
  • Vehicle collision avoidance and safety warning systems
  • UAV assisted takeoff and landing
  • Altimeter
  • Specification

    Product Performance

  • Operating Range:

          0.1-12m@90% reflectivity

          0.1-7m@10% reflectivity

          0.1-12m@90% reflectivity & 70Klux

          0.1-7m@10% reflectivity & 70Klux

  • Accuracy: ±6cm (0.1~6m), ±1% (6~12m)
  • Distance resolution: 1cm
  • Frame rate: 100Hz
  • Ambient light immunity: 70Klux
  • Operating temperature: -20~60°C
  • Enclosure rating: IP65
  • Optical Parameters

  • Light source: VCSEL
  • Central wavelength: 850nm
  • Photobiological safety: Class1(EN60825)
  • FOV (Field of view): 2°
  • Electrical Parameters

  • Supply voltage: 7~30V
  • Average current: =65mA@12V
  • Power consumption: =0.8W@12V
  • Peak current: 100mA
  • Others

  • Communication interface: RS-485
  • Dimensions: 50mm*34mm*41mm(L*W*H)
  • Enclosure material: PC/ABS/PMMA
  • Storage temperature: -30~75°C
  • Weight: 52g
  • Cable length: 70cm
  • Documents
  • Product wiki
  • Software: Arduino IDE
  • Parts List

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