Pepperl-fuchs R2300 User Manual
Application Report | 09.2020 | R2300 3-D LiDAR Sensor
Reliable Navigation of
Autonomous Vehicles for
Intralogistics
R2300 Multi-layer Scanner for
3D Object Detection and Collision
Avoidance
At a Glance
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Cost-effective and reliable for object perception in
3D space
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Wide sensing range across four scan planes for
collision avoidance and navigation
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Detects small structures and contours due to precise
light spot and high angular resolution
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High sampling rate and measurement density
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Accurate data delivered for application-specific use
Application Report | 09.2020 | R2300 3-D LiDAR Sensor
The Application
Modern logistics centers that cover several thousand square
meters can accommodate more than ten thousand shelves
and several million items. Amid such chaos, only the warehouse
management system monitors where each item is located. The
process of picking an order for delivery is also fully automated.
To initiate order picking, the warehouse management system
issues a command to transport the corresponding storage
rack to the unloading station. Small vehicles such as bots and
transport robots move the racks, lifting them out of position
and reliably transporting them from the back of the warehouse
to the unloading station. The required items are then removed,
picked, and packed by an employee. The bot transports the
rack back to an empty space.
The Goal
Autonomous vehicles cover many kilometers each day, yet must
always function reliably. If manual intervention is ever required,
it means shutting down an entire storage area. Preventing
collisions between bots, racks, and fallen items is essential for
maintaining a smooth workflow. The huge fleets of autonomous
vehicles used in this price-sensitive market segment all have
the same sensor technology requirements. The devices used
must be compact since the bots offer only a small amount of
installation space. The sensor must also be rugged enough for
use on such vehicles. No safeguards for personnel protection
are necessary, but the laser class of the sensors used must
not be higher than laser class 1. The detection capability and
angular resolution must be especially good. In addition, the
sensing range must be wide, and measurement on different
planes must be possible to achieve reliable measurement
results.
The Solution
The R2300 multi-layer scanner is perfectly designed for the
requirements of such vehicles because it provides reliable
collision avoidance data. Capable of measuring on four layers,
the scanner monitors the area in front of the vehicle horizontally
all the way down to the floor. Combined with the movement
of the transport vehicle, the scanner provides spatial monitoring
of the vehicle environment and repeatedly detects obstacles.
A small light spot and a high-precision angular resolution of 0.1°
means that even the smallest structures and contours can be
reliably detected.
The 3-D LiDAR sensor also supports navigation of autonomous
vehicles and enables reliable collision avoidance due to its
high sampling rate and measurement density. Accurate data
is delivered via the Ethernet interface to enable applicationspecific use.
The Benefits
A compact housing design ensures that the 3-D sensor saves
space. The device is easily integrated via four M5 tapped holes
and a plug connection. During commissioning, the integrated
pilot laser functions as a quick alignment aid for the four layers.
The sensor delivers 3-D information using the simplest means
for mastering complex ambient conditions. The R2300 is a
solution for multiple applications—collision avoidance and
navigation—in a single device.
Technical Features
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Measuring range: 10 m on white (90%), 4 m on black (10%)
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Measuring rate: 50 kHz
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Scanning angle: 100°
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Scan rate: 25/12.5 Hz
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Angular resolution: 0.1°
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Distance measurement accuracy: 30 mm (1 sigma)
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Measuring rate: up to 4,000 pixels per scan
For more information, visit:
www.pepperl-fuchs.com/px-r2300
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