Document description 1 Description 1.1 Tips This manual provides methods and precautions for proper use of Akusense AS-100C LiDAR products.In order to be able to use this product safely, users should also note: Comply with the necessary safety production guidelines;...
Read "10 Technical Specifications" for complete technical information. Use "Lidar Diagnostic and Configuration Software (FILPS)" to diagnose and configure the AS-100C, and read "Lidar Diagnostic and Configuration Software (FILPS) Manual" for how to use FILPS. 1.3 Description of Pattern symbols The following symbols are used in this manual to mark important precautions.
Information about important features of the device. Meaning: Background on the technical problem. Meaning: Related documents that can provide more information. Meaning: Device inspection and configuration to be done using FILPS software. 1.4 Extended Reading Complete information about AS-100C downloaded online from: AS-100C User Manual...
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As-100c Product Manual: Users can get complete information about AS-100C technology and applications; As-100c Instruction Manual: Users can get basic information about AS-100C and how to quickly try out AS-100C; Lidar Diagnostic and Configuration Software (FILPS) : Windows installation ...
2 Basic operations and precautions This chapter describes the basic operations and precautions related to personal safety and equipment safety. Be sure to read them carefully before using the AS-100C. 2.1 Proper usage The AS-100C is a single-layer panoramic scanning liDAR with diffuse reflectance (RSSI) measurement capability.The output measurement data is a combination of...
Use of self-made accessories. 2.5 Laser radiation instructions The AS-100C is measured using an infrared laser with a wavelength of 905nm, the laser beam not visible to the naked eye. As-100c conforms to the requirements of Class A laser safety grade stipulated in GB 7247.1-2012.
Figure 2.1 Laser Outlet surface and laser warning sign 2.6 Power supply and quick start and stop The AS-100C is powered through the circular M12 power outlet at the rear of the device, AS shown in "Figure 2.2 Power Outlet";The power supply voltage should be DC9V-30V, and the power consumption in the running state is 5W.
Starting method: connect the power cable of the power socket and turn on the power switch. The device configuration information of the AS-100C is kept in a non-volatile storage medium, and starting and stopping the device will not cause this information to be lost. 2.7 Maintenance The AS-100C must be repaired by an employee of Akusense or a Akusense designated agency.If the equipment is...
Product Description 3 Product Description 3.1 Packing list The accessories for AS-100C are shown in "Table 3.1 Packing list". Table 3.1 Packing list Items Quantity Unit Instructions Certificate of approval Warranty card As-100c LiDAR M12 dustproof plug included Power cable Length of 1.5 meters...
Sun resistance, dirt resistance, with smoke penetration (optional); Equipment failure self-test ability, including the light hood dirt, close availability shielding, excessive temperature, fog shielding; reliability Output device self-test information through indicators and TCP packets. AS-100C User Manual...
3.3 Working principle 3.3.1 Distance and RSSI measurement The basic working principle of AS-100C range measurement is laser ranging based on time-of-flight measurements.As-100c emits a laser pulse and measures the return time of the pulse after reflection from the surface of the measured target, which is then converted into range data, AS shown in "Figure 3.2 Working Principle of time-of-flight...
3.3.3 Application development Typical applications of AS-100C include reflector detection based on RSSI, and two registration methods based on reflector coordinate position and scene depth image.With these functions, the mapping and assembling of the reflector navigation map and the area structure map can be completed, and the navigation based on the reflector and the scene depth image can be realized in the two maps.
3.5 Device Ports The AS-100C has three external ports, including "power port", "Ethernet port" and "I/O port", all in the form of M12 round waterproof sockets, respectively "power socket", "Ethernet socket" and "I/O socket", AS shown in "Figure 3.7 Device Socket". The types of each socket are AS shown in "Table 3.3 Device Socket".
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Ethernet interface Data send plus end Data send negative end Universal input 1# positive Universal input 2# positive The I/O interface Universal input 3# plus end Common input Common GND IN ground Universal output 1# plus OUT1 AS-100C User Manual...
After the AS-100C is powered on, it automatically enters the running state according to the current configuration of the system without intervention.If you need to control, configure, or query the running status of AS-100C, you can do so in the following two ways: Diagnostic and Configuration software (FILPS) : FILPS interacts with AS-100C ...
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Normal measurement indicator light Starting status: Off Off: The device does not start measuring Steady device measuring normally Including measurement stop and motor stop; Including being obscured by dense fog. AS-100C User Manual...
4.1.1 Actual range The actual range of AS-100C for a specific target is affected by the following factors: Actual diffuse reflectance: refers to the actual diffuse reflectance of the part of ...
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Product Applications range of AS-100C needs to be set based on a comprehensive consideration of various application requirements factors, including: The minimum actual diffuse reflectance rate and minimum size of the target to be discovered; And the cleanliness of the AS-100C working environment ...
AS shown in "FIG. 3.3 Reflection Echo Filtering". However, this will also reduce or disable the measurement ability of AS-100C for targets with very low comprehensive reflectance (e.g., less than 5%) within a short range (e.g., 2-4 meters) or...
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Parameters" of the "LiDAR Diagnostic and Configuration Software (FILPS) User Manual" for the method of turning on and off the rain, fog and smoke penetration function. Whether to enable the rain, fog and soot penetration function should carefully selected based application requirements. AS-100C User Manual...
Product Applications 4.1.4 False edge point When the laser spot hits the edge of the target, the AS-100C will also receive two reflected echoes, one from the target surface and the other from the background at the same Angle, AS shown in "Figure 4.1 Edge Point Measurement".
"Figure 4.4 Measurement of transparent Medium". AS-100C User Manual...
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Product Applications Figure 4.4 Transparent medium measurement In addition, AS-100C may also receive two reflection echoes, one from the reflection of the actual target surface inside or behind the transparent medium, and the other from the diffuse reflection of the incomplete clean transparent medium surface. In this case, the measurement results are uncertain, which may be the medium surface or the actual target.If the surface of the transparent medium close to the lens (glass, for example), due...
If the AS - 100 - c pervious to light cover continued strong illuminant irradiation by parallel to scanning plane, the irradiation range of scanning target echo may be submerged by the incident light, and the incident light may also trigger measurements, produce instability, not AS-100C User Manual...
AS structural mapping of outdoor areas and inside buildings, AS well AS free navigation applications without reflectors. When the AS-100C is used to develop the application system, the application system interacts with the AS-100C mainly through Ethernet interface in the form of UDP broadcast packets and TCP/UDP packets.
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"LiDAR Application Development SDK User Manual". For applications requiring high real-time performance, the I/O interface I/O terminals of AS-100C can be directly used to complete peripheral control.For the function and application development of the I/O interface, please read "4.5 I/O Interface Instructions and Application Development".
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The query LIM_CODE_DEVICE_STATU Application LIM_CODE_DEVICE_S Equipment S_QUERY side TATUS ready signal Device ready LIM_CODE_DEVICE_STATU AS-100C signal Query the I/O Application LIM_CODE_IOREAD LIM_CODE_IOSTATUS status side Set up the Application output LIM_CODE_IOSET LIM_CODE_IOSTATUS side status Unset I/O LIM_CODE_IOSET_RELEAS Application LIM_CODE_IOSTATUS AS-100C User Manual...
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NFIG side broadcast Stop device LIM_CODE_STOP_LDBCON Application configuration side information broadcast To obtain Device LIM_CODE_GET_LDBCONF Application LIM_CODE_LDBCONFI configuration side information The query Device LIM_CODE_FIRMWARE_VE Application LIM_CODE_FIRMWARE firmware R_QUERY side _VER version Device LIM_CODE_FIRMWARE_VE Firmware AS-100C version AS-100C User Manual...
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LT_SWICTH status Measuring switch LIM_CODE_MEASURE_ AS-100C status SWICTH The query LIM_CODE_MEASURE_ Application LIM_CODE_MEASURE_ Measure switch SWICTH_STS_QUERY side SWICTH status Set up the LIM_CODE_MEASURE_ Application LIM_CODE_MEASURE_ Measure switch SWICTH_STS_SET side SWICTH status occlusion LIM_CODE_FOGCHK_S AS-100C detection switch WICTH AS-100C User Manual...
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Product Applications status Query occlusion LIM_CODE_FOGCHK_S Application LIM_CODE_FOGCHK_S Detect switch WICTH_STS_QUERY side WICTH status Set fog occlusion LIM_CODE_FOGCHK_S Application LIM_CODE_FOGCHK_S detection switch WICTH_STS_SET side WICTH status AS-100C User Manual...
LIM_CODE_LDBCONFIG The application system can listen to the device configuration information broadcast packet at this address and port to obtain the configuration information of AS-100C that has been online and establish a TCP connection with it.After the TCP connection is established, the AS-100C can send a "stop device configuration information broadcast"...
4.4.1 Reflector detection algorithm based on RSSI In the LMD_HDRSSI scene composite image frame output by AS-100C, by checking the RSSI value of each measurement point, the candidate measurement points covered by the reflector can be initially screened based on the known RSSI threshold of the reflector.Then the adjacent candidate measurement points are further processed by...
During the mapping of the coordinate map of the reflector, the composite images of the partitioned scene are collected at different positions, and the coordinate position of each reflector in the AS-100C device coordinate system and the coordinate partition map of the reflector in each composite image are obtained by the reflector detection algorithm.By applying the reflector coordinate registration algorithm between the two...
When conducting regional structure map mapping based on depth image, composite images of partitioned scene are collected at different positions, and the depth information is used to obtain the partitioned structure map in AS-100C coordinate system at each acquisition position.When the depth image registration algorithm is implemented between...
The device coordinate transformation parameters of each partition image and the depth information in the partition composite image were used to complete the assembly of the partition depth images, so as to obtain the complete regional structure map. AS-100C User Manual...
Based on the navigation map of the reflector and the initial value of the initial position coordinates of AS-100C, the scene composite image of AS-100C is processed frame by frame, and the coordinates of the reflector that can be detected in the device coordinate system are detected.
Angle, instantaneous velocity/acceleration vector of AS-100C in the navigation map can be obtained, which can be used to complete the path planning and walking control of the system, AS shown in "Figure 4.9 Navigation Based on the Reflector".
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Product Applications Figure 4.9 Reflector-based navigation Figure 4.10 Free navigation based on depth image AS-100C User Manual...
Product Applications 4.4.9 Meteorological conditions for outdoor applications The measurement function of AS-100C can work effectively in outdoor non-rainfall environment.When outdoor weather conditions are bad, the measurement data of output characteristics are influenced by a certain degree, this kind of weather conditions including fog or haze, quantitative terms such AS "table 4.2 / haze fog obscured visibility...
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Product Applications within the range of 2~4 meters, and the shape is unstable round or oval. If AS-100C turns on the function switch of "fog detection", heavy haze or fog will also trigger the device self-test signal of "blocked by fog". For details, please refer to "4.6.1 Equipment Self-test Item"...
4.5 I/O Interface instruction and application development 4.5.1 I/O input terminal function definition The preset function of the I/O input terminal of the AS-100C is power saving and life extension control, AS shown in "Table 4.3 Input Terminal Preset Function Definition".
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IN port and the start and stop motor/start and stop measurement function, or cancel the association between the device ready signal and the corresponding OUT port. For the setting method, read chapter 10 "Advanced Configuration" in the "Lidar Diagnostic and Configuration Software (FILPS) Manual". AS-100C User Manual...
Set I/O terminal status: LIM_CODE_IOSET (Output terminal only) After receiving the above packet, AS-100C will finish reading or setting the I/O terminal and reply the reply packet with the type code LIM_CODE_IOSTATUS. The TCP packets used by the I/O interface are listed in Table 4.5 I/O Interface Network Packets.
The TCP packet code of the device alarm signal is LIM_CODE_ALARM, and the Data[0] in the packet is the alarm code.When the alarm item returns to normal, AS-100C will send the corresponding device alarm clearance signal to the application. The TCP message code is LIM_CODE_DISALARM.The device self-check items include:...
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Product Applications Dirty light transmittance hood: AS-100C light transmittance hood cleaning is too low, resulting in AS-100C can not complete normal measurement, or the effective range can not be guaranteed. AS-100C User Manual...
4.6.2 Device Ready Signal The equipment ready signal is associated with the equipment self-test item, reflects the basic working state of AS-100C, and provides a convenient way for the application system to monitor the running condition of AS-100C.When the status of the device self-check item changes, AS-100C updates the status of the device ready signal according to the device configuration.
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FILPS software.In practice, the correct association content and I/O configuration should be selected according to the application requirements. For the Settings related to the device ready signal, read Chapter 10 "Advanced Configuration" in the LiDAR Diagnostic and Configuration Software (FILPS) User Manual. AS-100C User Manual...
The most typical case of such abnormal factors is that the network cable is interrupted when the system is in a safe state, resulting in the I/O output port of AS-100C being in a safe state all the time and losing the alarm output capability.In order to deal with...
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Product Applications If the timeout is set, the AS-100C automatically sets the state of the output port to "off/low", and the system enters the safe protection mode. When the application system uses LIM packets to set the state of the output port to "off/low" in the...
(LIM_CODE_MEASURE_SWICTH_STS_SET packet code) to AS-100C and set Data[0] to 1; I/O input port: Set the I/O input port IN3 of AS-100C to low and hold it for 2 seconds. The way to further save power is to stop the motor. The scanning motor inside the AS-100C will stop rotating, and the power consumption of the whole machine will further decrease by about 6%.
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Product Applications to AS-100C and set Data[0] to 1; I/O input port: Set the I/O input port IN2 of AS-100C to low and hold it for 2 seconds. Stopping the measurement and stopping the motor have a life extension effect.The...
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"motor stop" by default, and the device ready signal turns to invalid state; The delay time for AS-100C to exit from the stop measurement state...
Stop/start motor: stop or start the internal scanning motor of AS-100C to enable AS-100C to enter or exit the power saving and life extension mode. For details, please refer to "4.8 Power Saving and life Extension Control". The corresponding TCP message code is LIM_CODE_SET_MOTO.
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LIM_CODE_STATIC_APP_SWICTH_SET; Airspace filtering: As-100c has a built-in spatial filtering function to filter the unreliable measurement results in the measurement data, such AS "false edge points" (see "4.1.4 false edge points"), to reduce the noise in the measurement...
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Product Applications For the method of device control and configuration of AS-100C using FILPS software, please read Chapter 6 "Device Configuration", Chapter 9 "Operating Status Monitoring" and Chapter 10 "Advanced Configuration" of the "Lidar Diagnostic and Configuration Software (FILPS) User Manual".
Device Installation 5 Device Installation The AS-100C has a seal label at the joint of the equipment housing. If this label is damaged, or the housing is disassembled, Akusense is no longer responsible for the warranty of the product.The AS-100C enclosure should only be removed by a person approved by Akusense.
Make sure that the view of the entire light transmission hood within the 360° scanning range of the AS-100C is not blocked by the mounting parts; If the 360° scanning range of AS-100C is not blocked by the installed parts or mounting surface due to the limitation...
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Device Installation At the rear of the AS-100C should leave enough space to facilitate the completion of cable connection on the waterproof socket; Avoid excessive vibration of the AS-100C; If the AS-100C is installed in an environment with ...
Is as follows: = 2(h+h )/alpha. Among them: Is the height of the outgoing optical axis of AS-100C relative to the bottom surface, = 0.057 m. Is the spot outlet diameter, r = 0.01 m. α is spot divergence Angle, α= 0.008.
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5.2.2 Height and Angle adjustment for simultaneous operation of multiple lidars If there are multiple Akusense LiDAR operating at the same time in the operating environment, the laser emitted by one Lidar should not be directly incident on the light cover of the other LiDAR.
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Device Installation AS-100C User Manual...
Device Installation 5.3 Direct Installation The direct installation of the AS-100C is a sit-mount, using the 3 mounting screw holes on the underside and the three shock absorbing screws in the product deliverable, as shown in "Figure 5.4 Direct Installation Schematic".
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Device Installation around the Y-axis, AS shown in "Figure 5.5 Installation Schematic Diagram using the AS-100C-AT".The combination of the two AS-100C-ats can adjust the two rotation angles of the laser scanning surface around the X-axis and Y-axis of the measurement coordinate system, and accurately adjust the levelness of the laser scanning surface installation, AS shown in "Figure 5.6 Installation Schematic Diagram of the AS-100C-AT with Double...
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Device Installation Adjust the rotation Angle around the Y-axis AS-100C User Manual...
5.6 Adjust the scan range In factory Settings, the original working scan range of AS-100C is 360° device scan range, scan start Angle is 0°, scan end Angle is 360°, AS shown in "Figure 10.1 Measurement coordinate system/scan range/Range".When AS-100C is installed and...
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Angle and scanning ending Angle according to the actual effective scanning range of AS-100C in the working environment, AS shown in "Figure 5.7 Effective scanning range".
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Press the "Upload Device" button to send the configuration data to AS-100C, then AS-100C will restart automatically. After the AS-100C restarts, the newly set working scan range parameter starts to take effect. At this time, AS-100C outputs only the measurement data within the working scan range.
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Device Installation Figure 5.9 Operating interface of effective scan range adjustment software AS-100C User Manual...
6.1 Installation Steps Follow these basic steps for electrical installation of the AS-100C: Prepare the proper power supply for the AS-100C and finish wiring the power interface; Wiring the I/O interface according to the needs of the application;...
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Electrical Installation emergency circuit breaker should be installed on the power supply cable to quickly cut off the power supply in case of emergency. AS-100C User Manual...
A minimum of 0.25 mm socket Minimum 0.5mm for 50 m transmission distance 6.2.4 Connect to PC You can use the CB21@M12BF5RJ45 cable in the AS-100C deliverable to connect to the PC through an Ethernet port. AS-100C User Manual...
The signal name function Universal input 2# positive end Universal input 1# positive end GND OUT (GND S) Common output Common ground OUT2 Universal output 2# positive end OUT1 Universal output 1# plus end Universal input 3# plus end AS-100C User Manual...
The AS-100C accessories include three finished cables with M12 plugs, which can usually be used directly to finish wiring the device.Of the three finished cables, AS-100C-RJ45 is an Ethernet interface cable with an RJ45 plug, which can be us ed directly;As-100c-ec and AS-100C-IOCB are power cables and I/O cables, respec tively, with leads.
The signal name function Lead the color number Universal input 2# positive white Universal input 1# positive brown GND OUT (GND S) Common output Common green ground OUT2 Universal output yellow positive end OUT1 Universal output 1# plus grey AS-100C User Manual...
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Electrical Installation Universal input 3# plus powder GND IN Common input Common blue ground OUT3 Universal output 3# plus AS-100C User Manual...
Figure 6.2 I/O interface input Terminal External circuit (floating) In the input connection mode shown in the figure above, the voltage of the external signal power supply must be DC9V - 30 v. Figure 6.3 I/O interface output terminal external circuit AS-100C User Manual...
"Lidar Diagnosis and Configuration Software (FILPS)"; Power off the AS-100C; Connect the Ethernet port between the PC and the AS-100C in direct connection mode, and the Ethernet cable in the AS-100C deliverable is recommended. AS-100C User Manual...
AS-100C, x is set to 1...4. The IP address does not conflict with the IP address of other network adapters. The M12 plug of the I/O cable is inserted in the I/O socket of AS-100C, according ...
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Device configuration and commissioning test Figure 7.1 Online Device form Figure 7.2 Device Form and Device Configuration TAB AS-100C User Manual...
After the AS-100C is restarted and the "HTR" indicator is switched to steady on, use FILPS to reconnect the AS-100C and you can start the test run of the device AS follows: Open the "Running Status" TAB in the device window, AS shown in "Figure 7.3 ...
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Device configuration and commissioning test Figure 7.4 I/O interface status and output terminal status control AS-100C User Manual...
8.2 Replacing the Device When replacing a failed AS-100C, if the cables and plugs of the original device are not damaged, you do not need to replace them. You only need to replace the failed AS-100C by following the following steps: Turn off the power switch of the AS-100C that is being replaced;...
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Maintenance Configure the AS-100C on the replacement through a PC (see "7.3 Device Configuration"). After the AS-100C on the replacement is restarted, the system can be put back into service. AS-100C User Manual...
Akusense. The "HTR" indicator light is off at all times: Power on and restart AS-100C after power off. If restart for several times still cannot return to normal, it is necessary to return to the factory for maintenance;...
RSSI measurement range 1000%(reflector) RSSI measurement error (relative value) ± 2% (1 m to 20 m) ± 5% (1 m to 20 m) System error ± 4% (20 m to 50 m) ± 10% (20 m to 50 m) AS-100C User Manual...
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Power interface: 1.2/50US, 2KV/1KA(grade 3) Surge immunity Ethernet interface: 10/700US, 1KV/25A(level 2) I/O interface: 1.5/50US, 0.5kV / 0.25kA (Class 1) Impact GB/T 2423.5 Single impact 15 g, 11 ms Continuous impact 10 g, 16 ms Vibration GB/T 2423.10 Frequency 10Hz 150Hz AS-100C User Manual...
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High level Low level 0.7 V Input capacitance 10nF Static input current 3.8 mA Power saving & Life extension control (IN2 / IN3), effective level: Preset functions High level interface output OUT1 / OUT2 / OUT3 terminal AS-100C User Manual...
For ф100mm cylindrical reflector, reflector material diffuse reflectance rate of 1000%, reflector length of 400mm; Including aviation plug: 110mm; DC24V power supply conditions under the operating parameters. 10.2 Measurement coordinate system/scan range/range Figure 10.1 Measurement coordinate system/scan range/range AS-100C User Manual...
Figure 5.4 Schematic diagram of direct installation ............63 Figure 5.5 Schematic installation using AS-100C-AT ..........64 Figure 5.6 Schematic installation using Dual AS-100C-AT ........66 Figure 5.7 Valid scan range ..................67 Figure 5.8 Effective scan range determined by measurement data ......68 Figure 5.9 Operation interface of effective scan range adjustment software ....
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