
You can configure multiple Ouster LiDAR hardware to communicate to one controller over a local
network using a network smart switch.
Multiple LiDARs allow for more visibility around the machine. The number of LiDARs and controllers
depends on processing power. The XM100 controller has more processing power than the DM1000 and
DM1200 display controllers. However, the higher channel LiDARs have more data to process than lower
channel ones. Pairing two 32-channel Ouster LiDAR hardware with one XM100 controller works well, but
moving to higher channel LiDARs or using display controllers requires adjustment to allow for data
processing.
Look at Dropped Frames in the Service Tool screen. If the hardware and software cannot process the
data, a number higher than 1 appears. Switch the hardware or reconfigure the code to get more room to
process the data.
Follow these guidelines when configuring multiple LiDARs:
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Configure one Ouster LiDAR compliance block for each Ouster LiDAR hardware.
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Each Ouster LiDAR compliance block must have a unique namespace. For more information, see
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The checkpoint messages must have unique names. For instructions, see
on page 30.
Using Namespaces
Namespaces can help you successfully compile an application that uses the same function block more
than once.
Change each function block's namespace by setting its Namespace value to something unique. If you do
not change the Namespace value, you cannot compile the application.
The Namespace value adds a unique prefix to each component name.
Also, if you want to use these function blocks' companion Service Tool screens, you must include the
function block's advanced checkpoint with namespace in the application's compiled .lhx file. Use the
function block's Checkpoints page to include the checkpoint.
Change Namespace Value
To successfully compile your application, change the namespace value for function blocks that are used
more than once in an application.
Callout
Description
1
Page Name
2
Namespace
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