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SF33

SF33

Multi-beam laser sensor 

Product manual

Table of contents 

Table of figures 

Figure 1 :: The main features of the SF33  

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Figure 2 :: 

LightWare Terminal

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Figure 3 :: Power from the USB port  

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Figure 4 :: Reg5 V DC power supply connections  

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Figure 5 :: USB communications  

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Figure 6 :: Analog voltage connections  

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Figure 7 :: Serial interface connections 

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Figure 8 :: Digital interface connections 

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Figure 9 :: 

LightWare Terminal

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Figure 10 :: Altitude represented by distance (Serial / I2C) and analog voltage  

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Figure 11 :: Labelling on the SF33  

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Figure 12 :: Dimension drawings of the SF33  

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Disclaimer

Information found in this document is used entirely at the reader’s own risk and whilst every effort has been made to 
ensure its validity neither LightWare Optoelectronics (Pty) Ltd nor its representatives make any warranties with respect the 
accuracy of the information contained herein. 

1. Overview  

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2. Quick start guide 

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3. Powering up the SF33  

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4. Communicating with the USB port 

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5. System configuration 

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6. Communicating with the serial port 

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7. The analog voltage interface 

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8. The alarm interface 

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9. USB port settings 

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10. Instructions for safe use  

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Appendix A :: Specifications  

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Appendix B :: Dimensions  

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Appendix C :: Main cable type 1, 35 cm 

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Revision history 

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SF33 Multi-beam sensor - Product Manual - Revision 1 

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Summary of Contents for SF33

Page 1: ...Configurable features and multiple hardware interfaces make connection with different types of controllers easy The SF33 uses a time of flight system to make very fast and accurate distance measureme...

Page 2: ...re 12 Dimension drawings of the SF33 10 Disclaimer Information found in this document is used entirely at the reader s own risk and whilst every effort has been made to ensure its validity neither Lig...

Page 3: ...ta Analog port An analog voltage proportional to the shortest distance reading Alarm A logic level signal that warns when the distance measured is below a preset value USB port Connects to a Terminal...

Page 4: ...inal software and click the Connect icon to open a communications port 5 If the connection isn t made automatically click the Laser icon and select the correct USB port from the list shown 6 Press the...

Page 5: ...10 3052 sec Sets the rate at which the analog port and the alarm signal are updated with distance readings The actual value may be lower than the entered value depending on the setting 2 Snapshot reso...

Page 6: ...be powered directly from the USB port of a PC or laptop This is particularly useful for testing the SF33 before it is installed in your system and also for changing the settings in readiness for the...

Page 7: ...USB cable it is convenient to have the distance results displaying in the Terminal window Select the USB option with the SF33 running and the distances from each laser beam along with the output volt...

Page 8: ...he baud rate is set too low there won t be enough time for the data to complete a transmission before the next result is ready The Serial port update rate is reduced if this situation occurs Both the...

Page 9: ...e changed on the fly and a serial port command set is provided for this purpose These commands will allow changes to a subset of the settings available through the USB port Serial port commands are se...

Page 10: ...r 10 95 Vnnnnn 1 00 m 10 3052 Sets the rate at which the analog port and the alarm signal are updated with distance readings The actual value may be lower than the entered value depending on the setti...

Page 11: ...Analog maximum range selection changes the value in meters that equates to 2 56 V This can be either 128 m 64 m 32 m 16 m or 8m depending upon the requirements of the application Setting Values Descr...

Page 12: ...s connected by pressing the X key 9 USB port settings The 9 USB port update rate setting allows the user to adjust the update rate of the distance readings to make them more readable in the Terminal w...

Page 13: ...3 There are no user serviceable parts and maintenance or repair must only be carried out by the manufacturer or a qualified service agent No regular maintenance is required for the SF33 but if the len...

Page 14: ...20 C Power supply voltage 5 0 V 0 5 V DC 5 0 V 0 5 V DC Power supply current 250 mA maximum 250 mA maximum Outputs interfaces Serial analog Serial analog Dimensions 30 x 56 5 x 50 millimeters 30 x 56...

Page 15: ...le type 1 35 cm Revision history Version Date Authors Comments Rev 1 2016 02 23 TLP Updated Appendix A Specifications to include FDA accession number 1610094 000 2016 02 page 14 Rev 0 2015 09 23 JEP F...

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