Extra long-range distance measurement ToF sensor for drones, robotics and automation

TeraRanger Evo 60m is our longest range Time-of-Flight sensor. Thanks to its 60 meters detection range within indoor environments, it is often used as a range finder, navigation and collision-avoidance tool for robotics and for materials stock level sensing.

Key product features

Infrared Time-of-Flight technology
Up to 60 meters detection range
Small and lightweight design (from 9 grams)
USB, I2C and UART clip-on interchangeable interfaces
Compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Pixhawk and ROS
Operates in low light and complete darkness
Product design optimized for OEM and easy integration

Description

  • Small high-performance distance measurement sensor that uses LED technology
  • Provides calibrated distance readings from *0.5m up to 60m
  • Comes with a I2C backboard with 9Pin DF13 Open-ended cable (+3.3V level, 400kHz)
  • Update rate: up to 240Hz

The TeraRanger Evo 60m I2C ToF Rangefinder provides calibrated distance readings in millimetres and has a range up to 60m, whilst remaining lightweight and small! Instead of laser, TeraRanger Evo uses LED technology. One advantage of this is that it enables the sensor to have a “Field of View” so that, rather than measuring distance based on a very small point of light, the sensor measures over an area. At 1m distance the area is approximately 3cm by 3cm. At 10m it is approximately 30cm by 30cm, increasing linearly with range.


For many applications, this is a significant advantage and provides a more appropriate and stable datastream. Examples include drone flight over vegetation, a robot navigating close to a slatted fence, or irregular shaped objects being detected at high speed.

Specifications

Interface:

  • USB/I2C, +3.3V level, 400kHz

Technical specifications

  • Accuracy: ±6cm or better in the first 14m, 1.5% beyond 14m
  • Supply Voltage: 5V DC
  • Supply Current: 90mA-330mA
  • Principle: Infrared Time-of-Flight (ToF)
  • Range: *0.5m up to 60m
  • Update Rate: Up to 240 readings per second
  • Output Resolution: 0.5cm below 14m, 2cm from 14m
  • Field of view: Approx. 2°
  • Interfaces: I2C, +3.3V level, 400kHz
  • Connectors: Single 9 pin Hirose DF13
  • Micro USB
  • Eye safety: Yes (CE certified)