General-purpose, USB ToF Laser Distance Meter, Up to 6m, Bus-Powered
- SKU:
- 326
- Manufacturer:
- Tokyo Devices
- Model Number:
- TDSN5200
- EAN:
- 4560457401103
- Released on:
- Jun 2024
- Category:
- Position Sensors
The TDSN5200 is a distance sensor equipped with the latest ToF element by STMicroelectronics, Inc. Although extremely compact, it can measure the distance to an object from 1cm up to 6m.
Features
- A simple laser distance sensor that can acquire distances to targets in real-time, measured in millimeters.
- Compared to ultrasonic distance sensors, it offers advantages such as smaller size, a narrower field of view (18°), and the ability to install a cover glass in front of the sensor.
- Multiple devices can be controlled from a single PC, with the capability to connect dozens of devices using a USB hub.
- Simple control commands are provided for Windows and Linux, making it easy to integrate into applications.
- The utility software "TD-AppKit" allows for real-time graph drawing and data logging/output in CSV format (Windows only).
- This is a domestically designed product. Mass production, customization, and support are available.
How to Use Control Commands
Retrieving distance
> td-usb tdsn5200 get
310 ← Returns an integer in millimeters. If out of range, 65535 is returned.
Repeatedly retrieve distance every 2.5 seconds
> td-usb tdsn5200 get --loop=2500
310
310
320
Please refer to the datasheet for more detailed instructions.
Package Contents
- TDSN5200 main unit
- USB cable
TDSN5200 Specifications
Item | Value |
---|---|
Measurement Method | 940nm VCSEL ToF |
Sensor Element | STMicroelectronics VL53L4CX |
Laser Certification | Class 1 |
Measurement Range | 10-600mm |
Field of View (FoV) | 18° |
Measurement Frequency | Minimum 50 msec |
Supported OS | Windows / Linux (Graph drawing is only on Windows) |
Communication Standard | USB 2.0 |
USB Connector | Type B Mini |
Power Supply | 5V USB bus power |
Power Consumption | 25mA typ. |
Operating Temperature Range | 0-50°C |
Board Dimensions | 40 x 21 x 5 mm (Mounting holes M3×2) |
Precautions
- The maximum measurable distance may vary based on the infrared reflectance of the target. Practically, it ranges from 3 to 5 meters.
- Consider an ultrasonic distance sensor (IWS520-USB) for measurements over a broader range.
- Consider using a motion sensor (IWS600-CM, etc.) for applications involving human motion detection.
Related Keywords
USB distance meter, USB distance sensor, DIY ToF, ToF distance sensor circuit, embedded ToF, robot distance sensor, LiDar USB, VL53L4CX
Documents and software
- TDSN5200 Datasheet 1.1 (JA) 743 KB
- TDSN5200 Datasheet 1.0 (EN) 647 KB
- open_in_new TD-USB: Control Command (Windows/Linux)
- TD-AppKit: Demo. Application 1.9.0 (Windows) 565 KB
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