The RPLIDAR A3 is a high-performance 2D 360-degree laser scanner designed for applications such as obstacle avoidance and navigation in Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). With its advanced features, it provides accurate and reliable environmental mapping for both indoor and outdoor settings.

Features:

• High Sample Rate: Capable of capturing distance data up to 16,000 times per second, ensuring rapid and precise map building.

• Extended Range: Offers a scanning radius of up to 25 meters, allowing for comprehensive environment mapping.

• Dual Operation Modes:

  • Enhanced Mode: Optimized for indoor environments, maximizing ranging distance and sampling frequency.
  • Outdoor Mode: Provides robust resistance to daylight interference, maintaining stable performance when detecting objects of varying reflectivity.

• 360-Degree Scanning: Performs omnidirectional laser range scanning, generating a comprehensive outline map of the surroundings.

• Compact Design: With a thickness of just 4 centimeters, it is suitable for integration into various service robots.

• Brushless Motor: Utilizes a self-designed brushless motor to reduce mechanical friction, ensuring smooth and quiet operation.

• OPTMAG Technology: Incorporates wireless power and optical communication technologies to eliminate mechanical wear, extending the device's lifespan to over 5 years.

• Safety: Employs low-power infrared laser light, meeting Class 1 Safety Standards, ensuring safety for humans and pets.

Specifications:

• Model: RPLIDAR A3
• Ranging Range: 0.2 to 25 meters
• Scanning Angle: 360 degrees
• Ranging Resolution:
  • ≤1% of the actual distance (for distances ≤12m)
  • ≤2% of the actual distance (for distances between 12m and 25m)
• Angular Resolution: 0.225 degrees
• Scanning Frequency: Typically 15Hz, adjustable between 10Hz and 20Hz
• Communication Interface: TTL UART with a speed of 256000 bps
• System Voltage: 5V
• System Current: 450 to 600 mA
• Power Consumption: 2.25 to 3W
• Output: UART Serial (3.3V voltage level)
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C
• Dimensions: Diameter: 76 mm; Height: 41 mm