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Laser Distance, LiDAR & Radar Sensors
Laser distance sensors, LiDAR scanners and radar sensors measure position and distance without contact, from millimetre precision on a machine to hundreds of metres on a crane or stacker. Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat, supplies these sensors from SICK, Banner Engineering, Keyence, Pepperl+Fuchs and ifm to industrial and logistics customers in Oman and the GCC.
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About Laser Distance, LiDAR & Radar Sensors
Laser distance sensors, LiDAR scanners and radar sensors measure position and distance without contact, from millimetre precision on a machine to hundreds of metres on a crane or stacker. Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat, supplies these sensors from SICK, Banner Engineering, Keyence, Pepperl+Fuchs and ifm to industrial and logistics customers in Oman and the GCC.
Types of sensor in this category
Laser distance sensors such as the SICK Dx35, Dx50, Dx100, Dx500 and DT20 Hi, the ifm O1D100 and the Banner Q4X measure distance by time of flight or triangulation for positioning, level and gap measurement. Displacement sensors like the SICK OD Mini, Banner Q5X and Keyence LR-Z give high resolution over short ranges for thickness and height checks. 2D LiDAR sensors, for example the SICK TiM, LMS, LRS and MRS ranges and the Pepperl+Fuchs R2000, scan a plane to detect objects and map areas for vehicles, cranes and gates. Radar sensors from Banner work through dust, rain and fog where optical sensors struggle, and the SICK microScan3 is a safety laser scanner for protecting hazardous areas around machines and vehicles.
How to select a distance sensor
Define the measuring range, the accuracy and repeatability needed, the target surface and the response time. Long ranges on dark targets may need a reflector mode sensor. Choose the output: analogue, switching, IO-Link, serial or Ethernet. For LiDAR, check the scanning angle, range on low-reflectivity objects, angular resolution and whether a safety-rated device is required. Outdoors, sunlight, dust and rain influence the choice between laser and radar.
Data needed for a quotation
Send the part number, or the range, accuracy, target, output, interface and quantity. We check the item against the manufacturer data.
What to include in your inquiry
These details let us quote the right item the first time.
- Measured variable and range
- Medium, pressure and temperature
- Process connection and material
- Output signal or protocol
- Model code or nameplate photo of the existing device
- Hazardous-area approval, if required
Missing some of them? Send what you have. A nameplate photo or an old part number is enough to start.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between time-of-flight and triangulation sensors?
Triangulation sensors measure the angle of reflected light and give very high resolution over short ranges. Time-of-flight sensors measure how long light takes to return and cover much longer distances with somewhat lower resolution.
When do I need a reflector?
For long distances or dark, angled targets the light returned from the object may be too weak. Sensors in reflector mode measure to a reflector plate and reach much further, for example on cranes and stacker cranes.
Is a 2D LiDAR the same as a safety laser scanner?
No. A measuring LiDAR provides distance data for detection and navigation. A safety laser scanner such as the SICK microScan3 is certified for personnel protection and switches safety outputs; use a safety-rated device wherever it protects people.
When is a radar sensor a better choice than a laser?
Outdoors and in dusty or foggy areas, because radar is far less affected by dirt, rain, steam and sunlight. Laser sensors give a smaller spot and higher accuracy in clean conditions.
What should I send for a quotation?
The part number, or the measuring range, accuracy, target material, output or interface, environment and quantity.