LRF-Q12
Eyesafe
Q series: eyesafe laser rangefinder
Overview
The ZE1Q12 laser rangefinder is an ultra-small module that could easily integrate into various electro-optical systems. The system could be used in handheld binoculars, electro-optical platform, telecommunication, security and military applications. The module is especially suitable for soldier’s handheld laser rangefinders, small UAVs or drones.
Features:
- lightweight design
- Durable
- Long range targeting
- Multi targeting
- Compact design
- Eye-safe operation
- Easy system integration
Applications
- Handheld binoculars, handheld camera, handheld thermal camera for soldiers
- electro-optical platforms for UAVs and vehicles
- Optronic surveillance and reconnaissance
- Fire control systems for land and sea targets
- For determination of flight altitudes on airports
- To measure the distance of ships from the coast
- In observation outfits
- In general, for applications of position determination
- Applicable for mobile and mounted surveillance systems
Technical Specification
Performance
Parameter | Specification |
Ranging | |
Laser Type | OPO solid-state laser |
Wavelength (nm) | ~1570 (eye-safe) |
Output Energy [per pulse] (mJ) | Nominally 8 [up to max. allowable for Class 1M] |
Pulse Width (nS) | < 5 |
Beam Divergence [typical] (mrad) | < 1 |
Beam Diameter [at exit] (mm) | 19.5 |
Receiver Aperture [main] (mm) | 24 |
Warm Up Time (min)1 | 1 |
Detector [main] | APD with time variant gain |
Range Read-out Limits (m) | Min. 100 |
Ranging Performance2 [Std. Clear 3; max.] (m): man [0.45 × 1.8m] | 2800 |
Range Accuracy [typical](m) | ± 2 |
Ranging Rate (Hz): Typical Max.4 | 0.5 1: intervals of 20 shots at 1Hz with cool down period [total duration 2 min] |
1 Applied at temperatures < 0 °C.
2 Target albedo 0.3 @ 1,570 nm.
3 Standard clear atmosphere; extinction coefficient 0.038 km-1 @ 1,570 nm; sea level visibility = 23.5 km
4 At room temperature. A longer cool down period (TBD) will be required at higher temperatures.
Laser information
Parameter | Specification |
Safety & Protection | |
Laser Classification | Class 1M |
Visible Emission Filter | blocking |
Visible Emission [@ ³ 5m] | Nil |
Audible Emission [@ ³ 5m] | Nil |
1 Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Communications
Parameter | Specification |
Port(s) | Serial |
Type | RS422 Full-DUPLEX |
Baud Rate | 115200 |
Electrical Requirements
Parameter | Specification |
Operating Voltage [external] (Vdc) | 7.5 to 14 (optimum 12 ) |
Average Power Consumption (W) | < 16 |
Current Drain @ 12VDc (A) [average] | 1.5 |
Environmental
Parameter | Specification |
Operating Temperature (°C): | -40 to +60 |
Storage Temperature (°C): | -40 to +70 |
Environmental Enclosure | Non-Sealed (module) |
Mechanical Design
Parameter | Specification |
Mass [approx.] (g) | < 200 |
Dimensions (mm): Length [body] | 140 |
Mounting | 3-point rear mount, tapped M3 holes (5 mm deep) |
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Warranty & Support
MTBF1 [ground mobile] (shots) | > 1,000,000 |
Warranty(year) | 1 |
Technical Service(year) | 10 |
1 Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
