User manual

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Introduction
The LeddarVu module enables developers and integrators to make the most of
Leddar™ technology through integration in detection and ranging systems. The
purpose of the LeddarVu module is to easily and rapidly be integrated in various
applications.
The module can be configured to be used in very simple applications or to perform
more complex tasks depending on the hardware and software settings.
1.1. Description
The LeddarVu module contains the following:
 Source
 Receiver
The module comes in two configurations: SPI or USB, CAN and SERIAL. Depending
on your configuration, they offer the following features:
 Horizontal FoV: 20°, 48°, 100°
 Vertical FoV: 0.3°, 3°
 8 detection segments
 Real-time data acquisition and display (through SPI)
 SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) for the direct link with the receiver (SPI carrier
board)
 I2C interface to read the optional temperature sensor on the source module (SPI
carrier board)
 Serial link interface: TTL, RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 (USB, CAN and SERIAL
carrier board)
 USB interface (USB, CAN and SERIAL carrier board)
 CAN bus interface for acquisition (USB, CAN and SERIAL carrier board)