November 21, 2018 - Leuze introduced the RSL 400 safety laser scanner, which, with detailed measurement value output for AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) navigation, is the result of experience in the development of safety technology. This device is a safe scanner that combines safety technology and measurement value output in a single device. This enables safeguarding and navigation of AGVs. Measurement value output is optimized to navigation software that functions according to the principle of natural navigation with SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping).
Due to its angular resolution of 0.1 degrees, the RSL 400 offers detailed scanning of the environment across the entire measurement range of up to 50m. This is achieved through a narrow laser spot that maintains its perpendicular shape over the entire scanning angle. The distance values are not influenced by the reflectance of the object. The additional output of the received signal strength value for each beam allows autonomous detection of reflectors by the navigation software.
When beams strike a reflector, the values differ greatly from any other environment. With up to 100 switchable field pairs, the RSL 400 offers optimum adaptation of the protective fields – even in cases where there are many different movement and loading conditions. Parallel monitoring of multiple protective fields enables reduction of the speed of AGVs. These new functions are also available as a device model with PROFINET/PROFIsafe interface.
