Livox Mid-70 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Livox Manuals
  4. Accessories
  5. Mid-70
  6. User manual

Livox Mid-70 User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Mid-70:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Livox Mid-70
User Manual
v1.2
2021.02

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Livox Mid-70

Summary of Contents for Livox Mid-70

  • Page 1 Livox Mid-70 User Manual v1.2 2021.02...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Important Hints and Tips Explanation Downloading Documents Visit the link below to download the latest Livox Mid-70 User Manual and other documents related to the Livox Mid-70. www.livoxtech.com/mid-70 Downloading Livox Viewer Visit the link below to download Livox Viewer and the Livox Viewer User Manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Output Data Working States & Working Modes Dual Return Mode Livox Viewer Software Development Kit (SDK) Storage, Transportation, and Maintenance Storage Transportation Maintenance Troubleshooting After-Sales Information Appendix Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Specifications © 2020 Livox Tech. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 4: Product Profile

    Small Blind Zone: The blind zone of the Mid-70 is 5 cm, and the detection precision from 0.2 to 1 m is 3 cm. Users can adjust the Mid-70 angle to completely eliminate the blind zone. It is recommended to embed the Mid-70 in an automotive device before adjusting the angle.
  • Page 5 Figure 1.2.2 The FOV coverage of the Mid-70 and non-Livox LiDAR sensors using common mechanical scanning methods. The 16-line non-Livox LiDAR sensor has a vertical FOV of 30°, the 32-line non-Livox LiDAR sensor is 41°, and the 64-line non-Livox LiDAR sensor is 27°.

  • Page 6: Overview

    • Tested in an environment at a temperature of 25° C (77° F) with a target object that has a reflectivity of 30% and is within the range of 0.2 to 1 meters from the Livox Mid-70. The actual environment may differ from the testing environment.

  • Page 7: Connectors

    IP rating of IP67. When the M12 aviation connector is used with the conversion cable, users can connect the Mid-70 to the Livox Connector 2.0 for connecting power and transmitting control signals and data. If users wish to improve the waterproof and dustproof protection of their system, they can replace the conversion cable with a cable of their own.

  • Page 8: Power Cable And Sync Cable

    Livox Mid-70 User Manual Conversion Cable To connect the Mid-70 to the Livox Converter 2.0, users can use this cable or a cable of their own. LiDAR Connector M12 Aviation Connector (Female) Figure 2.1.1 Conversion Cable Below is more information on the Livox Mid-70 M12 aviation connector and the aviation and converter connector cable.

  • Page 9: Ethernet Port

    Black Sync Cable Connect “A” into the sync port of the Livox Converter 2.0 and connect “B” to the sync signal. The sync cable has a 3-pin connector. The connector type is Famfull 9.510A0-003-1R0, which is compatible with JST GHR- 03V-S type connectors.

  • Page 10: Mounting Notice

    Mounting the Mid-70 without Mounting Bracket The bottom surface of the Mid-70 has four M3 mounting holes with a depth of 5 mm. Refer to the dimensions and the mounting holes in the diagrams below to mount or embed the Mid-70 to or in an appropriate place on the target base.
  • Page 11 Mounting the Mid-70 with Mounting Bracket It is recommended to first attach the Mid-70 to the mounting bracket using the M3 mounting hole and then mount the Mid-70 using the M6 mounting hole on the mounting bracket. There is one 1/4 inch mounting hole available on the center of the mounting bracket to help mount the Mid-70 based on your requirements.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started External Power Supply The working voltage range of the Mid-70 is from 10 to 15 V, with a recommended working voltage of 12 V. The minimum working voltage should be increased in a low-temperature environment. When the Mid-70 is connected to an external power source directly, make sure the output voltage range of the external power source is within the working voltage range of the Mid-70.

  • Page 13: Connection

    Mid-70 can be connected to a computer directly. 2. To connect to the dynamic IP address, make sure the Mid-70 is switched to dynamic IP mode by using Livox Viewer or the Livox SDK. In dynamic address mode, the addresses are assigned to the Mid-70 using dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP).
  • Page 14 Connect the Livox Converter 2.0 to an external power source. • If necessary, use the sync cable to connect with the sync port of Livox Converter 2.0 and sync source. • If multiple Mid-70 sensors are set to static IP addresses, make sure all the Mid-70 sensors have different IP addresses and use a switchboard to connect them to the computer.

  • Page 15: Usage

    Connect the Livox Converter 2.0 to an external power source. • If necessary, use the sync cable to connect with the sync port of Livox Converter 2.0 and sync source. • If more than six Mid-70 sensors are required, use a kilomega router or switchboard.
  • Page 16 Mid-70 is recorded as return 1, and then return 2, and so on. If the object is too close to the Mid-70, such as 1.5 m away, the first effective return will be merged into return 0, and be recorded as return 0.
  • Page 17 PPS signal status. Status codes can be viewed in Livox Viewer or the Livox SDK. Refer to the Livox Viewer User Manual for more information about how to check status codes.

  • Page 18: Working States & Working Modes

    Dual Return Mode The Mid-70 can be set to Dual Return mode using Livox Viewer or the Livox SDK. The Mid-70 can generate a point cloud of up to two returns in Dual Return mode, which has a point rate of 200,000 points per second.

  • Page 19: Livox Viewer

    Storage, Transportation, and Maintenance Storage The storage temperature range for the Mid-70 is from -20° to 65° C (-4° to 149° F). Keep Mid-70 sensors in a dry and dust-free environment. • Make sure Mid-70 sensors are not exposed to environments containing poisonous or corrosive gases or materials.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Livox Mid-70 User Manual Maintenance In normal conditions, the only maintenance required for the Mid-70 is to clean the optical window of the LiDAR sensor. Dust and stains on the optical window can negatively affect the performance of the LiDAR sensor. Make sure to regularly clean the optical window to prevent this from happening.

  • Page 21: After-Sales Information

    Livox Mid-70 User Manual After-Sales Information Visit www.livoxtech.com/support to check the after-sales policy and warranty conditions for Livox LiDAR sensors. Appendix Appendix 1 Livox Mid-70 Dimensions (Unit: mm) 35.5 35.5 35.5 35.5 4-M3 5 4.0 1.5 4.0 1.3 35.5 35.5 35.5...

  • Page 22: Appendix 2

    Livox Mid-70 User Manual Appendix 2 Livox Mid-70 Mounting Bracket Dimensions (Unit: mm) 4.0- 6.6 2-6.4 3.2 2- 4.0 -0.06 1/4-20UNC 6- 3.4 0- 6.6 +0.08 2- 4.0 2-6.4 3.2 +0.08 © 2020 Livox Tech. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Livox Mid-70 User Manual Appendix 3 Livox Converter 2.0 Dimensions (Unit: mm) 22.9 4-M2 2.5 Top View Side View Bottom View Specifications Livox Mid-70 Operating Temperature Range -20° to 65° C (-4° to 149° F) Operating Temperature Range of Shell -20°...
  • Page 24 Livox Mid-70 User Manual Livox Mid-70 Mounting Bracket Dimensions 100×97×5.7 mm Weight Approx. 76 g Livox Converter 2.0 Dimensions 74×52×23 mm Weight 88 g © 2020 Livox Tech. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25 © 2020 Livox Tech. All Rights Reserved. Livox and Livox Mid are trademarks of Livox Technology Company Limited. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in United States and other countries. Ubuntu is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd.

Table of Contents