Data Sheet
SF23/B LiDAR sensor
Datasheet
1. Overview
The SF23/B is a very low power LiDAR that can be used in energy critical applications where batteries or solar cells are used. It is a
small form factor, general purpose LiDAR sensor that measures the distance to objects by timing a laser flash. Accuracy is not
generally affected by the colour or texture of the target surface, nor the angle of incidence of the laser beam. The SF23/B is
tolerant to changes in background lighting conditions, wind and noise.
The following capabilities are included in the SF23/B as standard:
● Adjustable measuring update rate.
● Internal status monitoring.
● Measurement to the nearest detected surface (first return).
Communication interfaces include:
● A serial port (3.0V logic level) with configurable baud rate to connect to a host controller.
● A shutdown control line.
● A general purpose control line.
Application software support is available from the LightWare API repository.
The SF23/B LiDAR is rated laser Class 1 eye safe. Do not view the laser with magnifying optics such as microscopes, binoculars or
telescopes.
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SF23/B LiDAR sensor - Datasheet (Rev 0) | © LightWare Optoelectronics (Pty) Ltd, 2019 | www.lightware.co.za