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Velodyne VLS-128 User Manual (132 pages)

Brand: Velodyne | Category: Accessories | Size: 21.66 MB

Figure C-1 Interface Box Mechanical Drawing 50-1483 Rev
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 • about this Manual

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- Manual Scope
  16
- Prerequisite Knowledge
  16
- Audience
  16
- Document Conventions
  16
- Table 1-1 Document Conventions
  16
Chapter 2 • VLS-128 Overview

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- Overview
  18
- Figure 2-1 Example 3D Sensing System
  18
- Product Models
  19
- Time of Flight
  19
- Data Interpretation Requirements
  19
- Table 2-1 3D Sensing System Components
  19
Chapter 3 • Safety Precautions

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- Warning and Caution Definitions
  20
  - Caution Hazard Alerts
    20
- Safety Overview
  20
  - Electrical Safety
    20
  - Mechanical Safety
    20
  - Laser Safety
    20
  - Figure 3-1 Class 1 Laser
    21
Chapter 4 • Unboxing & Verification

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- What's in the Box
  22
  - Bulkhead Connectors
    22
    
    Ethernet Bulkhead Connector
    22
    
    Power+Gps Bulkhead Connector
    22
  - Accessories
    22
  - Variants
    23
- Verification Procedure
  23
Chapter 5 • Installation & Integration

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- Overview
  28
- Mounting
  28
- Encapsulation, Solar Hats, and Ventilation
  29
- Connections
  29
  - Interface Box and Cable
    29
  - Operation Without an Interface Box
    29
  - Power
    29
    
    Power Considerations
    30
Chapter 6 • Key Features

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Chapter 7 • Sensor Inputs

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Chapter 8 • Sensor Operation

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- Firing Sequence
  49
- Throughput Calculations
  49
  - Data Packet Rate
    49
  - Position Packet Rate
    49
  - Total Packet Rate
    49
  - Laser Measurements Per Second
    50
    
    Dual Return Mode
    50
    
    Single Return Mode (Strongest, Last)
    50
- Rotation Speed (RPM)
  50
Chapter 9 • Sensor Data

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Chapter 10 • Sensor Communication

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- Web Interface
  67
- Sensor Control with Curl
  75
  - Using Curl with Velodyne Lidar Sensors
    75
  - Curl Command Parameters
    75
  - Command Line Curl Examples
    76
    
    Get Diagnostic Data
    76
    
    Conversion Formulas
    77
    
    Interpret Diagnostic Data
    77
    
    Top:hv
    77
    
    Top:lm20_Temp
    78
    
    Top:pwr_2_5V
    78
    
    Top:pwr_3_3V
    78
    
    Top:pwr_5V
    78
    
    Bot:i_Out
    79
    
    Bot:lm20_Temp
    79
    
    Top:pwr_Raw
    79
    
    Top:pwr_Vccint
    79
    
    Bot:pwr_1_25V
    80
    
    Bot:pwr_1_2V
    80
    
    Bot:pwr_2_5V
    80
    
    Bot:pwr_3_3V
    80
    
    Bot:pwr_5V
    80
    
    Bot:pwr_V_In
    81
    
    Get Sensor Status
    81
    
    Get Snapshot
    81
    
    Set Motor RPM
    81
    
    Reset System
    82
    
    Save Configuration
    82
    
    Set Field of View
    82
    
    Set Return Type (Strongest, Last, Dual)
    82
    
    Network Configuration
    83
    
    Set Data Port
    83
    
    Set DHCP
    83
    
    Set Gateway
    83
    
    Set Host (Destination) IP Address
    83
    
    Set Netmask
    83
    
    Set Network (Sensor) IP Address
    83
    
    Set Telemetry Port
    83
  - Curl Example Using Python
    84
Chapter 11 • Troubleshooting

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- Troubleshooting Process
  86
  - Table 11-1 Common Problems and Resolutions
    86
  - Turned DHCP On, Lost Contact with Sensor
    88
- Service and Maintenance
  88
  - Fuse Replacement
    88
- Technical Support
  89
  - Purchased through a Distributor
    89
  - Factory Support
    89
  - Support Desk
    89
- Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
  89
Appendix A • Sensor Specifications

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Appendix B • Firmware Update

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- Firmware Update Procedure
  91
Appendix C • Mechanical Diagrams

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Appendix D • Wiring Diagrams

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Appendix E • Veloview

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Appendix F • Laser Pulse

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- The Semiconductor Laser Diode
  113
- Figure F-1 Laser Diode Concept
  113
- Laser Patterns
  114
  - Laser Spot Pattern
    114
  - Laser Scan Pattern
    114
  - Figure F-2 Laser Spot Shape
    114
  - Beam Divergence
    115
- Table F-1 VLS-128 Beam Divergence
  115
Appendix G • Time Synchronization

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- Introduction
  116
- Background
  116
- Figure G-1 Web Interface PPS and GPS Qualifier Option Selections
  116
- PPS Qualifier
  117
  - Require GPS Receiver Valid
    117
  - Require PPS Lock
    117
  - Figure G-2 Top of Hour Counters
    117
  - Delay
    118
- GPS Qualifier
  118
- Application
  118
- Logic Tables
  118
- Figure G-3 Sub-Second Counter Behavior
  118
- Figure G-4 Minutes and Seconds Counter Behavior
  119
Appendix H • Phase Lock

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- Phase Lock
  120
- Field of View
  123
- Status
  123
- Figure H-5 Sensor Data Shadows
  123
Appendix I • Sensor Care

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- Cleaning the Sensor
  125
  - Required Materials
    125
  - Determine Method of Cleaning
    126
  - Method One
    126
  - Method Two
    126
  - Method Three
    126
  - Method Four
    127
Appendix J • Network Configuration

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- Ethernet and Network Setup
  128
  - Defaults
    128
  - Establishing Communication Via Ethernet
    128
- Network Considerations
  129

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Velodyne VLS-128 User Manual (132 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 • about this Manual

Chapter 2 • VLS-128 Overview

Chapter 3 • Safety Precautions

Chapter 4 • Unboxing & Verification

Chapter 5 • Installation & Integration

Chapter 6 • Key Features

Chapter 7 • Sensor Inputs

Chapter 8 • Sensor Operation

Chapter 9 • Sensor Data

Chapter 10 • Sensor Communication

Chapter 11 • Troubleshooting

Appendix A • Sensor Specifications

Appendix B • Firmware Update

Appendix C • Mechanical Diagrams

Appendix D • Wiring Diagrams

Appendix E • Veloview

Appendix F • Laser Pulse

Appendix G • Time Synchronization

Appendix H • Phase Lock

Appendix I • Sensor Care

Appendix J • Network Configuration

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