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Technical Documentation and
User Instructions
Laser Mirror Scanner LMS-Q280i
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Design of Laser Scanner LMS-Q280i
2.1 Mechanical Design
The housing of the LMS-Q280i laser scanner is designed to meet the
requirements for an installation on board of an airplane or helicopter. The slim
design and the scan direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the laser
scanner allows straightforward integration also under narrow space conditions.
The housing consists of a very stable base plate, which carries 6 pcs. M6
mounting threads and the beam output aperture window.
The top plate provides 6 pcs. M6 mounting threads for the installation of an
inertial measurement unit or other additional equipment. This mounting threads
are firmly connected to the internal frame structure. Additionally, the top plate is
equipped with a heat-sink profile.
For adequate heat dissipation, the rear plate
For additional information about heat dissipation, please refer to chapter
is equipped with a heat-sink
profile. On this side of the laser scanner, there are the connectors for power
supply and data interface as well as the fuse holders located.
The front plate carries a desiccant cartridge and valve for nitrogen purging of
the instrument.
The side plates are made of aluminum profile shells.
All outer parts are colorless or black anodized.
The figures on the next pages show the mechanical dimensions of the LMS-
Q280i laser scanner.