Data Sheet

Sensor Documentation Modern Robotics, Inc.

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The frequencies are channels that the IR Locator 360 uses to tell the difference between

IR emitting sources. Both 600Hz and 1200Hz IR signals may be present at the same time

which results in two identifiable IR sources.

Heading:

The heading value is returned in degrees and ranges from 0 to 71 at a resolution of 5°. If

an object were to circle the sensor in a clockwise direction, the value of degrees will

increase. If the object were to circle in a counter clockwise direction, the value of the

heading will decrease.

Strength:

The strength value represents the distance of the IR source out to a range of about 3m.

When no IR source is detected the value of the strength approaches 0. As an IR source

get closer to the sensor the value of the strength goes to 255.

Function

0x00

Sensor Firmware Revision

0x01

Manufacturer Code

0x02

Sensor ID Code

0x03

Not Used

0x04

1200 Hz Heading in 5° increments

0x05

1200 Hz Signal Strength

0x06

600 Hz Heading in 5° increments

0x07

600 Hz Signal Strength