LiDAR Sensor 2D LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty SICK – Industrial Outdoor LiDAR, 80m Range, IP67, -40°C to +60°C
Overview:
The LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty from SICK is a high-performance 2D LiDAR sensor designed for demanding outdoor industrial environments. With an 80-meter scanning range, 190° field of view, multi-echo processing of up to 5 returns, robust AlSi12 aluminum housing, IP67 protection rating, and wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +60°C, it is the ideal solution for port operations, logistics, mining, AGV/AMR navigation, and outdoor area monitoring.
Product Overview of the LiDAR Sensor 2D LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty
The LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty belongs to SICK’s LMS5xx product family. It utilizes Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology, delivering scan speeds of up to 100 Hz and a maximum angular resolution of 0.042°. The sensor is equipped with advanced filtering functions including Echo Filter, Fog Filter, Particle Filter, Average Filter, and Glare Filter, ensuring stable performance in rain, fog, dust, and strong ambient light conditions.
The Heavy Duty variant stands out with its reinforced mechanical design: die-cast AlSi12 aluminum housing, stainless steel M12 connectors, integrated heating system, and high impact resistance. These features enable reliable operation in harsh outdoor industrial environments.
Key Features
- Scanning range: 0.2 m … 80 m (26 m at 10% remission)
- Horizontal scan angle: 190°, maximum angular resolution 0.042° (interlaced)
- Multi-echo technology: Up to 5 echo signals processed simultaneously
- Interfaces: Ethernet TCP/IP (10/100 MBit/s), RS-232, RS-422, CAN, USB
- Protection: IP65/IP67, operating temperature –40°C to +60°C
Technical Specifications of LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty
| Parameter |
Value |
| Model |
LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty |
| Part No. |
1071996 |
| Variant / Resolution |
Heavy Duty / High Resolution |
| Application |
Outdoor, Indoor |
| Light Source |
Infrared (905 nm, ± 10 nm) |
| Laser Class |
1 (EN/IEC 60825-1:2014, EN 60825-1:2014+A11:2021) |
| Scan Angle (horizontal) |
190° |
| Scan Frequency |
25 Hz / 35 Hz / 50 Hz / 75 Hz / 100 Hz |
| Angular Resolution (horizontal) |
0.042° (interlaced) / 0.083° (interlaced) / 0.1667° / 0.25° / 0.333° / 0.5° / 0.667° / 1° |
| Operating Range |
0.2 m … 80 m |
| Scanning Range (10% remission) |
26 m |
| Measurement Accuracy |
± 12 mm |
| Number of Processable Echoes |
5 |
| Response Time |
≥ 10 ms |
| Systematic Error |
± 25 mm (1 m … 10 m) / ± 35 mm (10 m … 20 m) |
| Statistical Error |
7 mm (1 m … 10 m) / 9 mm (10 m … 20 m) |
| Number of Monitoring Fields |
10 fields |
| Number of Simultaneous Monitoring Cases |
10 |
| Filters |
Echo filter; Fog filter; Particle filter; Average filter; Glare filter |
| Interfaces |
Ethernet TCP/IP (10/100 MBit/s), RS-232, RS-422, CAN, USB |
| Digital Inputs |
4 (Digital, encoder HTL, synchronization) |
| Digital Outputs |
6 (digital) |
| Supply Voltage |
24 V DC ± 20% |
| Power Consumption |
22 W + 55 W heating (typical) |
| Protection Rating |
IP65 / IP67 |
| Dimensions (D × W × H) |
160 mm × 155 mm × 185 mm |
| Weight |
3.7 kg |
| Housing Color |
Gray (RAL 7032) |
| Connections |
4 × M12 round connectors, stainless steel |
| Operating Temperature |
–40 °C … +60 °C |
| Storage Temperature |
–40 °C … +70 °C |
| Ambient Light Immunity |
70,000 lx |
| MTBF / MTTFd |
> 100 years |
| Certifications |
EU/UK/ACMA CoC, China RoHS, cTUVus, Regulation EU 2023/2854 |
Source: SICK Datasheet LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty (Part No. 1071996). Download datasheet.
Applications of the LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty in Industry
The LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty is a 2D LiDAR sensor designed for measurement and data acquisition, not a safety device as the SICK microScan3 or SICK S3000.
Main Applications:
- AGV/AMR Navigation and Positioning: Supports SLAM, precise localization, map building, and obstacle avoidance for autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles.
- Ports and Container Yards: Container positioning, forklift corridor monitoring, RTG crane tracking, and vehicle flow management in outdoor environments.
- Area Monitoring: Perimeter surveillance of factories, gate control, and logistics corridors with support for multiple monitoring zones.
- Smart Logistics and Warehousing: Stack height measurement, automated conveyor monitoring, and storage space management.
- Extreme Environments: Reliable operation from -40°C to +60°C in cold storage facilities, steel plants, mining operations, and other harsh conditions.
Comparison: LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty vs LMS511-20100S01 PRO
| Parameter |
LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty |
LMS511-20100S01 PRO |
| Part No. |
1071996 |
1065168 |
| Variant |
Heavy Duty |
PRO |
| Operating Temperature |
–40°C … +60°C |
–30°C … +50°C |
| Housing Material |
AlSi12 |
AlSi12 |
| Connectors |
4 × M12 stainless steel |
4 × M12 (standard) |
| Multi-Echo |
5 |
5 |
| Protection Rating |
IP65/IP67 |
IP65/IP67 |
| Scanning Range |
0.2 m … 80 m |
0.2 m … 80 m |
| Suitable Environments |
Harsh outdoor (ports, mining, cold storage) |
Standard outdoor industrial & logistics |
Conclusion:
The LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty and LMS511-20100S01 PRO offer identical measurement performance (80 m range, 190° scan angle, and high 0.042° resolution). The main differences lie in the Heavy Duty version’s enhanced mechanical durability, extended operating temperature down to -40°C, and stainless steel M12 connectors, making it more suitable for extremely harsh outdoor applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Is the LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty a Safety Laser Scanner?
No. The LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty is a 2D LiDAR sensor used for measurement, object detection, and area monitoring. It is not certified for safety functions according to IEC 61496 or ISO 13849.
Q2. What is the maximum scanning range of the LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty?
The sensor has a maximum range of 80 m and achieves approximately 26 m on objects with 10% remission.
Q3. Can the LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty be used outdoors?
Yes. It is specifically designed for outdoor use with IP65/IP67 protection, integrated heating, ambient light immunity up to 70,000 lx, and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +60°C.
Q4. What communication protocols does the LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty support?
The device supports Ethernet TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-422, CAN, and USB, facilitating easy integration with PLCs, IPCs, robots, and industrial control systems.
Q5. What is the difference between the LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty and the LMS511-20100S01 PRO?
The LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty is optimized for harsher environments with stainless steel M12 connectors, higher impact resistance (IK07), and a wider operating temperature range (-40°C to +60°C), whereas the LMS511-20100S01 PRO is suitable for standard outdoor industrial applications.
Contact to Purchase LiDAR Sensor 2D LMS511-22100 Heavy Duty
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