
3. Power requirements and the UPS module.
•
The LiDAR operates from
24V DC +/- 10%.
The supply voltage can sometimes be pulled down to be outside
of this range when the LiDAR’s thermal control system is working hard – so it’s best to adjust the input voltage
presented to the UPS module to
25.5V
no-load
. This will allow the voltage to fall when under load.
•
A
QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/20
power supply is recommended for connection to the UPS module. It can be
adjusted up to 25.5V and has the capacity to run the LiDAR with the extended temperature control option. It
will need to be housed in an enclosure of suitable IP rating, and have both mains and 24V cable that is safe
for use in the working environment expected of the system.
•
The LiDAR will ship with a UPS module that has the correct connections for use with the LiDAR. The LiDAR
software will measure the voltage either to the input or output of the UPS - there are 2 wiring configurations.
With configuration 1, the LiDAR monitors the voltage to the UPS, and if a power cut happens, a warning
message will be displayed in the software tab area, which will warn that a power cut is detected, and the time
remaining until the LiDAR shuts down.
With configuration 2, the output of the UPS is monitored, and a power cut will be assumed if this measured
voltage falls to less than
20.5V
, after which the LiDAR will shut down immediately. Systems that ship with v14
software or later will be using configuration 1, whilst older systems (pre May 2014) will have configuration 2
UPS modules. The configuration can be changed if needed.
•
Note that the power cut protection is only active when the software is
running and collecting data
. The
thermal control circuit is not buffered against power cuts, and the UPS only provides buffered power for the
LiDAR. If the power comes back on before the power cut voltage threshold is reached (or the shutdown timer
reaches zero), the UPS will switch back to the 24V main feed, and the system will carry on as normal without
shutting down.
I/P Active
LED –
illuminated when the unit
has input power.
O/P Active
LED – when
lit, 24V is available at the
output connector.
Aux
– 24V output. Can
be used for the window
blower (Pro system).