
a Zero point for measuring
b Scanning plane
R Smallest bending radius = 50mm
528 sectors, 0.36° each
Meas. range ROD 4-30/ROD 4-36: max. 65m
Measurement range ROD 4-38: max. 25m
Radius of far detection field: max. 50m
Radius of near detection field: max. 30m
190° working range
rotoScan ROD 4-3… Optical Distance Sensors
Dimensioned drawing
Part No. 501 50110694
0…65m
z The rotoScan ROD 4 is an area scanning
distance sensor for object detection. The
light beam is deflected via a rotating mirror
and spread across a semicircular area
(190°).
z Max. radius of detection field 50 m
z Measurement range 0 … 65m
z 7 configurable detection field pairs (near
and far detection fields) for object detection
z Changeover of detection field pairs via
inputs
z Simple device exchange without PC by
means of config. connector
z Reference contour for presence/absence
checks of objects
z Independent, simultaneous monitoring of
4 detection fields
z Interference suppression in the event of
particles in the air
z ROD 4-36 with heating and ROD 4-38 with
heating, dust-insensitive version.
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LISTED
Measurement principle
Accessories:
(available separately)
z Mounting systems
z RODsoft configuration software
We reserve the right to make changes • DB_ROD_4-3x_en.fm
(free download from www.leuze.de)
z Various connection cables
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG In der Braike 1 D-73277 Owen Tel. +49 (0) 7021 573-0
• www.leuze.com
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rotoScan ROD 4-3…
Specifications
Optical data
Measurement range 0 … 65m (ROD 4-38: 0 … 25m)
Radius of detection field near: 0 … 30m
Angular range max. 190°
Angular resolution 0.36°
Scanning rate 25 scans/s or 40ms/scan
Transmitter infrared laser diode, laser class 1 (EN 60815-1),
far: 0 … 50m
wavelength = 905nm, P
average output power: 12 μW
max
= 15W, pulse duration: 3ns,
Detection fields
Reflectivity from min. 1.8% (matte black), ROD 4-38 from 6% (dark grey)
Object size > 20 mm at distance of 4m, > 100 mm at distance of 15m
Response time at least 40ms (corresponds to 1 scan)
Number of detection field pairs 7 (selectable via switching inputs)
Output 4 x PNP transistor outputs, 24V/250mA
Measur. value resolution 5mm
Repeatability 10 … 90% diffuse reflection at operating range of 4 m: 15mm
Electrical data
Voltage supply
Overcurrent protection fuse 2A (4 A with heating) semi time-lag in the switch cabinet
Current consumption approx. 400mA (use power supply with 2.5A), approx. 2.5 A
Power consumption < 60W at 24 V including the outputs
Overvoltage protection overvoltage protection with protected limit stop
1)
+24VDC +20% / -30%
with heating
Mechanical data
Housing diecast aluminium, plastic
Weight 2.0kg
Connection type 2 connectors (can be plugged from above, solder connection)
Environmental data
Ambient temp. (operation/storage) -0°C … +50°C / -20°C … +50 C
VDE safety class III
Protection class IP 65
Laser class 1 (acc. to EN 60825-1)
Standards applied IEC 60947-5-2
1) Protective Extra Low Voltage (PELV) - protective extra-low voltage with reliable disconnection.
For UL applications: only for use in class 2 circuits according to NEC.
-20°C … +50°C / -20°C … +50 C (ROD 4-36, ROD 4-38)
Electrical connection
X1 - Sub-D - male
54328761
1211109151413
X2 - Sub-D - female (RS 232/RS 422)
45123
9678
Tables
Notices
"RODsoft" Configuration
Software
The configuration software
runs under Windows 95/98/
NT/2000/XP and offers the
following features:
z Definition of the detection
fields
z Configuration of the scan-
ner parameters
z Visualisation of the detec-
tion fields and
measurement values
z Display of status/diagnos-
tic information
z Support of various
languages
There are a variety of options
available for defining detection fields. These include
e.g.:
z "Teach-In" function
z Numeric and graphical
input of the detection
fields
z "Edit" function
A Near detection field
B Far detection field
C Current measurement values
z Approved purpose:
The ROD 4 distance sensors are optoelectronic
sensors for the optical,
Order guide
contactless measurement
of distance to objects.
Designation Part No.
ROD 4-30 501 10238
With heating ROD 4-36 501 10666
With heating/dust-insensitive ROD 4-38 501 10667
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