HOKUYO URG-04LX Robotics Laser, URG-04LX
The HOKUYO URG-04LX is a state of the art laser range finder is suitable for next generation intelligent robots with an autonomous system and privacy security.
Suitable for autonomous service robots as a means of environment, and self-position recognition.
- Indoor Environment
The Hokuyo URG-04LX Scanning laser range finder is a compact, affordable and accurate laser scanner designed for robotic applications. The URG-04LX is able to report ranges from 20mm to 4000mm (1mm resolution) in a 240° arc (0.36° angular resolution).
Its power consumption, 5V 500ma, makes it the natural choice for battery operated vehicles. The URG-04LX is supplied with diagnostic software and sensor cable.
- High accuracy, high resolution and wide angle which provide the best solution for autonomous robots moving in the unknown environment.
- Compact size allows more designing freedom.
- Light weight and low power consumption contribute to the long time operations.
- No influence by how bright the environment will be.
- Excellent performance in darkness.
- Recognizing human body's size and position without invading their privacy.
- Low cost high performance laser
- Low power consumption 2.5W
- Power source 5Vdc @ 500mA
- High accuracy ± 10mm
- 240° Scanning area
- High resolution 0.36°
- Compact L:50, W:50, H70mm
- Light weight 160g
- RS232 & USB connections
- Range 20 to 4000mm
Specifications
| Model Number | URG-04LX |
| Power Source | 5VDC±5%*1 |
| Current Consumption | 60 to 4095mm (white paper with 70mm2) |
| Measuring area | 20 to 5600mm (white paper with 70mm×70mm), 240° |
| Accuracy (Repeatability) | 60 to 1,000mm : ±10mm 1,000 to 4,095mm : 1% of measurement (70mm2 white paper) |
| Angular resolution | Step angle : approx. 0.36° (360°/1,024 steps) |
| Light source | Semiconductor laser diode (λ=785nm), Laser safety class 1 (IEC60825-1, 21 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11) |
| Scanning Time | 100ms/scan |
| Noise | 25dB or less |
| Interface | USB, RS-232C (19.2k, 57.6k, 115.2k, 250k, 500k, 750kbps), NPN open-collector (synchronous output of optical scanner : 1 pce) |
| Communication specifications | Exclusive command |
| Ambient temperature/humidity | -10 to +50 degrees C, 85% or less (Not condensing, not icing) |
| Vibration resistance | 10 to 55Hz, double amplitude 1.5mm Each 2 hour in X, Y and Z directions |
| Impact resistance | 196m/s2, Each 10 time in X, Y and Z directions |
| Weight | Approx. 160g |
| Accessory | Cable for power?communication/input?output (1.5m) 1 pce, D-sub connector with 9 pins 1 pce*2 |
*1 Sensor will not operate with USB bus power. Prepare power source separately.
*2 USB cable and fitting metal don't provide.
Note: This sensor is designed for indoor use only
External Dimensions
*Power source - RS232C - Synchronous Output
Input/Output Circuit
| Input (IN1 to IN3) | Output (OUT1 to OUT3) |
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Connections
| PIN NO | Signals | Colours |
| 1 | N.C. | Red |
| 2 | N.C | White |
| 3 | OUTPUT (Synchronous output) | Black |
| 4 | GND (5th pin of 9-pin, D-sub connector) | Purple |
| 5 | RxD (3rd pin of 9-pin, D-sub connector) | Yellow |
| 6 | TxD (2nd pin of 9-pin, D-sub connector) | Green |
| 7 | 0V | Blue |
| 8 | DC5V | Brown |
Note: It is short-circuited between GND for communication and 0V inside
. CN2
USB-miniB (5pin)
