3D Smart Sensors – Your Assistant on Mobile Machines

Mobile 3D smart sensor O3M151

The 3D detection of scenes and objects, already a standard on the factory floor, is ready for mobile machines. Apart from new possibilities for vehicle automation (AGV, automatic guided vehicles) this results in new assistance functions for automation tasks. Different integrated functions configurable via the Windows software are available as standard. The simple connection of the 3D smart sensor is carried out via the CAN bus for mobile applications using the CANopen or SAE J 1939 protocol and/or via the fast Ethernet interface using UDP.

Powerful 3D time-of-flight measurement (ToF)

The principle of this 3D sensor is based on ifm’s patented and award-winning pmd technology. It was specifically designed for outdoor use and difficult ambient light situations. Even interference such as sunlight or materials with different reflective characteristics do not influence the repeatability of the measured data.

Smart functions

The mobile 3D smart sensor integrates some functions which enable to solve a multitude of applications. A highly developed algorithm from the automotive object recognition of up to 20 objects. This function can, for example, be used as collision warning. For simple distance tasks typical functions such as minimum / maximum / average distance are available.

System parameter setting and monitoring

The parameter setting of the system and live monitoring of the 3D data are carried out via the easy-to-use ifm vision wizard for Windows. As an alternative, parameter setting can also be carried out via function blocks using the software CODESYS.