Sick Sensors > New LMS500 series of laser sensors step change for low visibility applications

Sick Sensors > Sick have launched their brand new LMS500 series of laser sensors. Sick sensors have achieved a new level of reliable efficiency in the toughest of conditions.

The sensors provide extremely dependable moving object detection as well as distance measurement regardless of the most difficult environments.

Sicks innovative brand new sensing and signal processing technology has been developed and the Sick LMS500 accomplishes a step-change in high-speed, accurate performance and constant availability to deal with bad weather to low-visibility.

Tom Stokes from Sick UK states that the old rule for laser measurement use to be that if you cannot see it then the laser will not be able to see it, however with the brand new Sick LMS500 this is not true. The new sick sensors can fend off spray, smoke as well as dust and can also cope with rain, snow, ice and even fog. They can be used harbour side, in heavy industry, in mines, on buildings or in highways even in the toughest environments. Sick LMS500 works on the special 5-echo technology combined with a small radius spot of 3.6mrad, which allows the device to disregard unrelated signals that will disturb sensors of a lower functionality. Sick LMS500 has five echoes per pulse, numerous items at various distances within the field can also be identified therefore providing extra security and safety. Sick LMS500 sensors can be swiftly networked to synchronise several slave sensors, for instance organizing freight yard or scanning entrances, windows and vulnerable points of a larger building facades or high security compounds. LMS500 family both the pro and light ranges provide consumers with a wide choice of models, resolutions and configurations to meet requirements and budgets. The sensors have a range of up to 80 metres with a 1900 field and 100hz scanning frequency therefore allowing for fast detection and evaluation in applications including building security or anti-collision.  For more information on the Sick LMS500 series and the full range of Sick sensors contact us at Electroquip.