General-purpose, USB ToF Laser Distance Meter, Up to 6m, Bus-Powered

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

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.

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