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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
8022483/108R/2018-07-09 | SICK
SAFETY-RELATED 2D LIDAR SENSOR | TIM361S
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Subject to change without notice
Measurement principle
The TiM361S is an opto-electronic 2D LiDAR sensor that uses laser beams to scan the
outline of its surroundings on a plane. The TiM361S measures its surroundings in two-
dimensional polar coordinates, relative to its measurement origin in the middle of the
optics cover. The arrow visible on the optics cover marks the 90° angle as the middle
of the scanning range. If a laser beam strikes an object, the position of that object is
determined in terms of length (distance) and direction (angle).
The sensor uses a rotating mirror to deflect the emitted laser beams, thereby scanning
its surroundings in a circular pattern across a 270° segment. The measurements are
triggered internally by an encoder in regular angle increments.
The TiM361S works with a scanning frequency of 15 Hz (15 measurements per
second).
Safety function
The sensor is intended for use in personal protective equipment for detecting safety-
related objects in mobile and stationary applications in industrial environments.
It additionally has a safety function (also see chapter 5.5.1 Operating modes/Statuses)
In its normal functioning (monitoring mode) the
safety function
is to report the
presence or penetration of detected objects in its active protective fields.
The TiM361S meets the requirements of performance level b (PL b), Category B, per
EN ISO 13849 and can be used within its area of application for risk reduction
according to its features.
