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# TFmini-i LiDAR Laser Range Sensor (12m)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SEN0505 · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia)
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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...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $154.95 (inc GST) — $140.86 AUD, exc GST
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## Description

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 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 ](https://www.dfrobot.com/product-838.html)through the TTL to RS485 Shield, and it can also be used on the [Raspberry Pi](https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2028.html) 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)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Function_298517c106e.png)

**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)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Pinout-Diagram_45081758bf5.png)

****Pinout Diagram****![TFmini-i LiDAR Laser Range Sensor (12m)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Application_847413920fb.jpg)**

**Application**

**SELECTION GUIDE**

| **Parameters** | **TFmini-i LiDAR** | **TF02-i LiDAR** |
|---|---|---|
| ProductPerformance | Operating Range | 0.1-12m@90% reflectivity | 0.1-40m@90% reflectivity |
| 0.1-7m@10% reflectivity | 0.1-13.5m@10% reflectivity |
| 0.1-12m@90% reflectivity&70Klux | 0.1-40m@90% reflectivity&100Klux |
| 0.1-7m@10% reflectivity&70Klux | 0.1-13.5m@10% reflectivity&100Klux |
| Accuracy | ±6cm (0.1~6m), ±1% (6~12m) | ±5cm (0.1~5m), ±1% (5~40m) |
| Distance resolution | 1cm | 1cm |
| Frame rate | 100Hz | 100Hz |
| Ambient light immunity | 70Klux | 100Klux |
| Operating temperature | -20~60°C | -20~60°C |
| Enclosure rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Optical Parameters | Light source | VCSEL | VCSEL |
|
|
| Central wavelength | 850nm | 850nm |
| Photobiological safety | Class1(EN60825) | Class1(EN60825) |
| FOV (Field of view) | 2° | 3° |
| Electrical Parameters | Supply voltage | 7~30V | 7~30V |
|
|
| Average current | =65mA@12V | =70mA@12V |
| Power consumption | =0.8W@12V | =0.85W@12V |
| peak current | 100mA | 100mA |
| Others | Communication interface | RS-485 | RS-485 |
|
|
| Dimensions | 50mm\*34mm\*41mm(L\*W\*H) | 69mmx41.5mmx31.5mm(L\*W\*H) |
| Enclosure material | PC/ABS/PMMA | PC/ABS/PMMA |
| Storage temperature | -30~75°C | -30~80°C |
| Weight | Weight 52g | Weight 60g(with cable) |
| Cable length | 70cm | 70cm |

###  Features

16. Wide range of input voltages (7-30V) with reverse protection
17. RS485 interface communication
18. Adjustable frame rate with a maximum of 1KHz
19. Medium range detection (0.1 to 12m)
20. IP65 protection for industrial application
21. Compatible with [Arduino UNO R3](https://www.dfrobot.com/product-838.html) and [Raspberry Pi](https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2028.html)
###  Applications

23. Detection of vehicle and pedestrian
24. Vehicle collision avoidance and safety warning systems
25. UAV assisted takeoff and landing
26. Altimeter
###  Specification

**Product Performance**

29. Operating Range: 0.1-12m@90% reflectivity
    
     0.1-7m@10% reflectivity
    
     0.1-12m@90% reflectivity & 70Klux
    
     0.1-7m@10% reflectivity & 70Klux
30. Accuracy: ±6cm (0.1~6m), ±1% (6~12m)
31. Distance resolution: 1cm
32. Frame rate: 100Hz
33. Ambient light immunity: 70Klux
34. Operating temperature: -20~60°C
35. Enclosure rating: IP65
**Optical Parameters**

37. Light source: VCSEL
38. Central wavelength: 850nm
39. Photobiological safety: Class1(EN60825)
40. FOV (Field of view): 2°
**Electrical Parameters**

42. Supply voltage: 7~30V
43. Average current: =65mA@12V
44. Power consumption: =0.8W@12V
45. Peak current: 100mA
**Others**

47. Communication interface: RS-485
48. Dimensions: 50mm\*34mm\*41mm(L\*W\*H)
49. Enclosure material: PC/ABS/PMMA
50. Storage temperature: -30~75°C
51. Weight: 52g
52. Cable length: 70cm
  **Documents**54. [Product wiki](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/TFmini_i_LiDAR_Laser_Range_Sensor_12m_SKU_SEN0505)
55. [Software: Arduino IDE](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software)
###  Parts List

57. TFmini-i LiDAR Laser Range Sensor (12m) x1

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/image_3381.jpg)