
LRF-ZG12
Medium range Laser Range Finder
ZG series: 1064 nm medium/long range laser rangefinders
Medium/ long range 12 km laser rangefinder ZG12-series are 1064 nm. Different models of this rangefinder are available according to customers need. The long range laser rangefinder module is used in surveillance cameras, scout cameras, electro optic platforms, hand-held camera and etc.
Overview
The LRF-ZG12 laser rangefinders are medium /long range distance meter modules 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) | 1064 |
Output Energy [per pulse] (mJ) | Nominally 25 |
Pulse Width (nS) | < 5 |
Beam Divergence [typical] (mrad) | < 1 |
Beam Diameter [at exit] (mm) | – |
Receiver Aperture [main] (mm) | – |
Warm Up Time (min)1 | none |
Detector [main] | APD |
Ranging Performance2 [Std. Clear 3; max.] (m): man [0.45 × 1.8m] | 6000 |
Range Accuracy [typical](m) | ± 2 |
Ranging Rate (Hz): Typical special: variable rates | 0.5 optional |
1 Applied at temperatures < 0 °C.
2 Target albedo 0.3 @ 1064 nm.
3 Standard clear atmosphere; extinction coefficient 0.038 km-1 @ 1064 nm; sea level visibility = 23.5 km
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Laser information
Parameter | Specification |
Safety & Protection | |
Laser Classification | Class 3B |
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- RS485, RS232, USB |
Baud Rate | 115200- optional |
Electrical Requirements
Parameter | Specification |
Operating Voltage [external] (Vdc) | 9 to 18 (optional ) |
Average Power Consumption (W) | < 16 |
Environmental
Parameter | Specification |
Operating Temperature (°C): | -30 to +60 |
Storage Temperature (°C): | -40 to +70 |
Environmental Enclosure | non-sealed (module) |
Mechanical Design
Parameter | Specification |
Mass [approx.] (g) | < 300 |
Dimensions (mm): Length [body] |
124.5 |
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)
