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passed the strict testing to ensure the laser output power meet the standards of

FDA Class I.

System connection

The RPLIDAR A2 consists of a range scanner core and the mechanical powering

part which makes the core rotate at a high speed. When it functions normally, the

scanner will rotate and scan clockwise. And users can get the range scan data via

the communication interface of the RPLIDAR and control the start, stop and

rotating speed of the rotate motor via PWM.

Figure 1-1 RPLIDAR System Composition

The RPLIDAR A2 comes with a rotation speed detection and adaptive system. The

system will adjust the angular resolution automatically according to the actual

rotating speed. And there is no need to provide complicated power system for

RPLIDAR. In this way, the simple power supply schema saves the BOM cost. If the

actual speed of the RPLIDAR is required, the host system can get the related data

via communication interface.

The detailed specification about power and communication interface can be

found in the following sections.

Range Scanner Core

Mechanical

Powering Part

Communication and

Power Interface