Product Overview

The SICK LMS531-11100 belongs to the LMS531 family of laser scanners. This sensor handles measuring, monitoring, and protecting objects in outdoor environments. The SICK LMS531-11100 uses infrared laser class 1 for safe operation. You get scanning frequencies from 25 Hz up to 75 Hz. The sensor has self-heating with additional integrated heating elements. The SICK LMS531-11100 provides 4 field sets for flexible application configuration.

Technical Specifications

The SICK LMS531-11100 delivers reliable scanning for security and measuring tasks. All parameters follow the official datasheet.

Task Capabilities

• Measuring: Dimension, contour, volume, level, length, distance, and number

• Monitoring and controlling: Quality

• Protecting objects: Buildings, grounds, valuable items, vehicles, and infrastructure

• Identifying: Classifying

Scanning Performance

• Application: Outdoor and Security

• Variant: Lite

• Resolution power: Standard resolution

• Light source: Infrared at 905 nm (± 10 nm)

• Laser class: Class 1 (EN/IEC 60825-1:2014 Ed.3, EN/IEC 60825-1:2007 Ed.2, CAN/CSA-E60825-1:2015-11 Ed.3)

• Horizontal aperture angle: 190 degrees

• Scanning frequency: 25 Hz, 35 Hz, 50 Hz, or 75 Hz

• Working range: 1 meter to 80 meters

• Scanning range at 10% remission: 40 meters

• Measurement accuracy: ± 24 mm

• Amount of evaluated echoes: 2

Angular Resolution Options

• Horizontal: 0.25 degrees

• Horizontal: 0.5 degrees

• Horizontal: 1.0 degree

Spot Size & Divergence

• Divergence: 11.9 mrad

• At the viewing window: 13.5 mm

• At 26 meters: 322 mm

• At 40 meters: 489 mm

• Scan field flatness combined: ± 0.72 degrees

• Typical conical error (1 sigma): -0.11° ± 0.1°

• Typical tilt (1 sigma): +0.15° ± 0.08°

System Accuracy & Error

• Systematic error (1m to 10m): ± 25 mm

• Systematic error (10m to 20m): ± 35 mm (typical)

• Systematic error (20m to 30m): ± 50 mm (typical)

• Statistical error (1m to 10m): 6 mm

• Statistical error (10m to 20m): 8 mm (typical)

• Statistical error (20m to 30m): 14 mm (typical)

• Response time: ≥ 13 ms

• Detectable object shape: Almost any

Integrated Applications & Filters

• Integrated application: Field evaluation

• Number of field sets: 4 fields

• Simultaneous evaluation cases: 4

• Filters: Echo filter, fog filter, particle filter, average filter, glare filter

Interfaces

• Ethernet: Yes, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, Host and AUX, NTP at 10/100 MBit/s

• USB: Yes, Mini-USB for service interface

• Digital inputs: 3 (digital)

• Digital outputs: 3 (2 relay, 1 digital)

• Optical indicators: 5 LEDs with additional 7-segment display

Electrical & Mechanical Specifications

• Connection type: 4 x M12 round connectors

• Supply voltage: 24 V DC ± 20 percent

• Power consumption: 22 W typical, plus 55 W for heating

• Housing material: AlSi12

• Housing color: Gray (RAL 7032)

• Window material: Polycarbonate with scratch-resistant coating

• Enclosure rating: IP65 and IP67 (EN 60529, Section 14.2.7)

• Protection class: III (IEC 61140:2016-11)

• Weight: 3.7 kg

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 160 mm x 155 mm x 185 mm

• MTBF: > 100 years

• Heating: Self-heating with additional integrated heating

Environmental Specifications

• Object remission: 2 percent to > 1,000 percent (reflectors)

• EMC emitted radiation: Industrial environment (IEC 61000-6-3:2020)

• EMC immunity: Industrial environment (IEC 61000-6-2:2016)

• Vibration resistance: Sine test 10 Hz to 150 Hz, amplitude 0.35 mm to 5 g, 20 cycles

• Shock resistance: 15 g at 11 ms (6 single shocks per axis); 10 g at 16 ms (1,000 continuous shocks per axis)

• Impact resistance: IK05, IK06, IK07 (DIN EN 50102:09-1997)

• Ambient operating temperature: -30°C to +50°C

• Storage temperature: -40°C to +70°C

• Ambient light immunity: 70,000 lx

Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install the SICK LMS531-11100 correctly.

1. Mount the sensor on a stable bracket at the desired height for security coverage.

2. Connect the four M12 round connectors for power, Ethernet, and I/O.

3. Apply 24 V DC power with ±20 percent tolerance to the SICK LMS531-11100.

4. Enable the integrated heating for outdoor operation below 0°C.

5. Configure the scanning frequency between 25 Hz and 75 Hz for your security task.

6. Select the angular resolution from 0.25, 0.5, or 1.0 degree as needed.

7. Set up the Ethernet interface using TCP/IP or UDP/IP protocols.

Packing List

This package for the SICK LMS531-11100 includes the following items.

• SICK LMS531-11100 2D laser scanner (one unit)

• Four M12 round connectors

• Product documentation and quick start guide

• Mounting bracket kit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What tasks can the SICK LMS531-11100 perform?
The SICK LMS531-11100 handles measuring dimension, contour, volume, level, length, and distance. It also monitors quality, protects infrastructure, and identifies objects.

2. What is the maximum range of the SICK LMS531-11100?
The SICK LMS531-11100 has a working range from 1 meter to 80 meters. At 10 percent object remission, the scanning range is 40 meters.

3. Can the LMS531-11100 be used for outdoor security?
Yes, the SICK LMS531-11100 is designed for outdoor security applications. It has IP67 protection, integrated heating, and operates from -30°C to +50°C.

4. What outputs does the LMS531-11100 provide?
The SICK LMS531-11100 provides 3 digital inputs and 3 digital outputs. The outputs include 2 relay outputs and 1 digital output for flexibility.

5. How many field sets does the SICK LMS531-11100 provide?
The SICK LMS531-11100 provides 4 field sets. It supports 4 simultaneous evaluation cases for comprehensive security monitoring.