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LD-MRS: Protocols and Integration

This page will provide an overview of available LD-MRS protocols and interfaces and guide you through integration options.
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Protocol / Interface Variants  Purpose Pros Cons Links 
Native LD-MRS Data interface  All LD-MRS variants
  • Using measurement data 
    • Scan data
    • Object data (not available in LD-MRS820301)
  • Ethernet interface bandwith can enable the full scan data output
  • Not as easy as CAN interface to synchronize with other devices

CAN Interface

 

Only possible in

  • LD-MRS 400001S01
  • LD-MRS 400102S01
  • LD-MRS 800001S01
  • LD-MRS420201
  • Using CAN interface for
    • object data
    • configuration
    • error/warning  
  • Possible to get information via CAN interface 
  • CAN interface speed bandwidth allows only limited data amount

SOPAS ET

Only possible in

  • LD-MRS 400001
  • LD-MRS400102 HD

 

  • Device configuration
  • Measurement data visualization
  • Easy data visualization and field evaluation configuration
  • Windows only
 

CoLa A

Only possible in

  • LD-MRS 400001
  • LD-MRS400102 HD
  • Device configuration (TCP)
  • Human readable
  • Fast configuration for tests
  • Large overhead for data streaming

CoLa B 

Only possible in

  • LD-MRS 400001
  • LD-MRS400102 HD
  • Device configuration (TCP)

 

  • Small data overhead
  • Simple PLC parsing possible
  • Not human readable
Robot Operating System (ROS)  All LD-MRS variants
  • Device configuration
  • Measurement data visualization
  • Measurement data streaming into a ROS environment
  • Simple configuration and data recording on ROS
  • ROS 1 and ROS 2 Support
  • All devices supported
  • Requires ROS environment
LaserView  All LD-MRS variants
  • Measurement data visualization
  • Device configuration
  • Data Recording
  • Device configuration
  • Windows only

 

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