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Typical Performance Characteristics

Vertical Field of View (FOV)

Vertical Field of View Diagram

The pole is positioned in the field of view of the sensor. The
sensor data stream is analysed for reliable detections of the
pole ( pole visible in every output frame). Two different sensor
configurations* are documented.

Setup for Vertical FOV-Measurement

Sensor Position
Height

70 cm (27.5 in.)

Orientation

Sensor XZ-plane parallel to ground

Target Pole
Height

100 cm (39.4 in.)

Diameter

Ø 75 mm ( 2.9 in.)

Sensor Configuration*

Area Color

Number of Pulses

Peak Window

Echo Rejection

Configuration 2

Dark gray

5

1

3

Configuration 3

Light gray

7

1

2

* Both configurations can be found as “Suggested Configurations” in the Toposens-Visualizer

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Blind Zone: This area is prone to false positives. Sensor outputs all detected points from 0 – 500 cm (0-197 in.)

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Configuration: Opening angle and max. detection distance dependent on configuration, target size and angle of reflection.

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Max. Detection Distance: Echoes from large orthogonal surfaces  (e.g. walls) can be detected at 500 cm ( 197 in.)

Summary of Contents for TS3

Page 1: ... provided that such changes do not change the functionary of the product Damage caused by the prototype and or software provided by Toposens GmbH are not covered by Toposens GmbH Handle and use at your own risk TS 3 Operation Manual and Technical Specifications 1 Regulations 1 Document Version 1 Disclaimer 1 Table of Contents 1 Specifications 2 Physical 2 Electrical 2 Acoustic Properties 2 Perform...

Page 2: ...ms False positives present below 20 cm Interface Parameter Specification User Interface USB Serial Connection UART USB Mini USB B Port Virtual COM Port UART Bridge Silicon Labs CP210x OnBoard Serial Connection UART Molex Microlock Connector 576000 Baud No Parity 8 Data 1 Stop Bit Logic Level 3 3Vdc Low 1 2 V High 1 9 V Wiring Serial Connection Pin Connector Number Function Contact No 1 Not Connect...

Page 3: ...et Commands issue a request which retrieves current settings and information from the sensor TS3 only receives a single command at a time Default values for parameters are applied at start up In case multiple commands are to be sent to TS3 at once it is necessary to wait for the acknowledgment message for each respective command before issuing the next command Available set Commands Set commands c...

Page 4: ...e Message S000004C00003E acknowledges that peak detection window parameter has been set to 3 by command CsPeak00003 r Temperature Acknowledgement Message S000005C E Associated Command sTemp Example Message S000005C00220E acknowledges that temperature parameter has been set to 22 0 C by commandCsTemp00220 r Special Case Mode Command This set command allows to put the sensor into a specific scan mod...

Page 5: ... 4 in Diameter Ø 75 mm 2 9 in Sensor Configuration Area Color Number of Pulses Peak Window Echo Rejection Configuration 2 Dark gray 5 1 3 Configuration 3 Light gray 7 1 2 Both configurations can be found as Suggested Configurations in the Toposens Visualizer Blind Zone This area is prone to false positives Sensor outputs all detected points from 0 500 cm 0 197 in Configuration Opening angle and ma...

Page 6: ...in Diameter Ø 75 mm 2 9 in Sensor Configuration Area Color Number of Pulses Peak Window Echo Rejection Configuration 2 Dark gray 5 1 3 Configuration 3 Light gray 7 1 2 Both configurations can be found as Suggested Configurations in the Toposens Visualizer Blind Zone This area is prone to false positives Sensor outputs all detected points from 0 500 cm 0 197 in Configuration Opening angle and max d...

Page 7: ...opening angle In the presence of continuous environmental noise the system will wait until noise contamination falls below an acceptable threshold and trigger the next measurement This will lead to missing frames which in turn reduces the output refresh rate Configurations with a low echo rejection threshold are more prone to this behaviour Refresh Rate Drops The reflective properties of the targe...

Page 8: ...to avoid interference Arduino Connection The sensor can be connected to an embedded system via serial connection This example shows the connection to a Teensy 3 2 board This board was chosen due to the high baud rate necessary The TS3 Sensor is not compatible with low speed MCUs like the Arduino UNO Application Note Arduino Library The sensor prototype is not certified under FCC CE regulations An ...

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