How to connect an encoder to a picoScan150?

The following wiring example demonstrates the connection of an encoder with a picoScan:

In this wiring example the following components are used:

1. Connect the Encoder to either Port1 only or Port1 & Port2 depending on the mode, the encoder should be operated (see chapter before)
2. Open the Webserver and login with user level "service"
3. Open Inputs and outputs chapter
4. Activate encoder via use encoder button and select the encoder mode and encoder resolution.
5. The current speed and Counter will change when rotating the Encoder

1. Follow the previous chapter from step 1-5
2. Switch to Application > Data output
3. Choose between one of the following datat formates:
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Compact

Enable data output

LMDscandata

Enable data output

With firmware V2.3.0 its possible to record a pointcloud (.pdc) directly with the picoScan150.

Two LiDAR position input methods exists via IMU and via encoder.

The record can be done in two ways:

Translational (displacement)
The LiDAR sensor or a conveyor belt moves linearly.

Example of offset settings for rotation recording:

Rotational (rotation)

The LiDAR sensor is rotated around an axis. The encoder provides the angular position, and each scan a specific rotation angle.

Example of offset settings for rotation recording:

How to record via UI:

1. Active 3D scan recording under http://192.168.0.1/#/application/pointcloud.
2. Choose encoder as source
3. Configure the rotation or movement resolution per tick and offset position,
4. Start/Stop recording.
5. Download point cloud.

3D point cloud generation via api see the following article