Frequently Asked Questions
How far can the DLD-100D really see on dark targets?
Plan around two numbers, not one. On a bright 90%-reflectivity surface the rated range is 100 m; on a dark 10%-reflectivity surface — black rubber, dark clothing, matte housings — it is 40 m. If your critical target could be dark, lay out the installation against the 40 m figure and treat anything beyond it as a bonus, not a guarantee.
Which variant should I pick: DLD-100DH, DLD-100DC or DLD-100DP?
DC is the only one that closes the full circle (360°), so choose it for pole-mounted omnidirectional monitoring. DH scans a 280° sector with selectable 0.08°/0.16°/0.32° resolution at 50/25 Hz — the mapping and fine-target choice. DP trades resolution for speed: fixed 0.32° at a 100 Hz refresh, suited to counting or tracking fast-moving vehicles. Range, accuracy, housing and interface are identical across all three.
Does rain, fog or dust blind this sensor?
The DLD-100D document lists multi-echo processing, >80,000 lux ambient-light immunity and an IP67 enclosure. These features do not guarantee detection in every outdoor condition. Rain, fog, airborne dust or a contaminated optical window can affect the returned signal and usable range. Test representative weather and targets at your installation, and define what the application should do when valid measurement data are unavailable.
How do I get data out of it, and can it drive a relay directly?
The documented interface is Ethernet 100BASE-TX — your controller or IPC ingests the scan data over the network. There is no NPN/PNP, relay or analog output on this model, so a hardwired trip signal needs either an Ethernet-to-I/O gateway or a sibling model with discrete outputs, such as the DLD50T8N/P.
Can I use the DLD-100D to protect people around a machine?
No. This is a perception/measurement LiDAR, not an IEC 61496 certified safety component; do not use it as the sole means of personnel protection. It has no OSSD outputs and no Type/SIL/PL rating. Where a scanner must stop a machine to protect a person, specify our ST27 Type 3 safety laser scanner and size the field per ISO 13855.
What are the electrical and mechanical basics for integration?
9–36 V DC input (about 0.25 A at 12 V, 3 W max), 60 × 60 × 80 mm envelope, 250 g without cable, IP67 sealing, −10 °C to +55 °C operating range, under 20 s start-up. The document lists a 905 nm Class 1 laser and a rated working life of 5 years based on the scanning motor. Follow the supplied installation and laser-safety instructions for the delivered unit.
Can I combine 100 Hz scanning with 0.08° angular resolution?
Do not assume that combination. The model table lists 50/25 Hz and 0.08°/0.16°/0.32° options for DLD-100DH/DC, and 100 Hz with 0.32° for DLD-100DP. Select the suffix and confirm its available rate/resolution pairing before purchase; the family-wide headline values are not all available simultaneously.
What is the MOQ and delivery time, and do you support OEM projects?
MOQ is 1 unit for evaluation. Standard lead time runs 3–15 days depending on variant and quantity, confirmed in writing with your quotation. We ship factory-direct from China worldwide, and OEM/ODM programs (labelling, cable options, firmware parameters such as PTP time-sync per project) are open to volume integrators — describe your platform through the inquiry form.