Data Sheet

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To make sure RPLIDAR A1’s laser always working in the safety range (<5mW) and

avoid any other damage caused by device, RPLIDAR A1 comes with laser power

detection and sensor healthy check feature. RPLIDAR A1 will shut down the laser

and stop working when any of below errors has been detected.

o Laser transmit power exceeds limited value

o Laser cannot power on normally

o Scan speed of Laser scanner system is unstable

o Scan speed of Laser scanner system is too slow

o Laser signal sensor works abnormally

Host systems can inquiry the RPLIDAR A1’s status through communication

interface and restart RPLIDAR A1 to try to recovery from error.

Self-protection and Status Detection