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Figure 1-3 The Obtained Environment Map from RPLIDAR S1 Scanning

Safety and Scope

The RPLIDAR S1 system uses a low power infrared laser as its light source, and

drives it by using modulated pulse. The laser emits light in a very short time frame

which can ensure its safety to human and pet, and it reaches Class I laser safety

standard. Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations

pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The modulated laser can effectively avoid the interference from ambient light and

sunlight during ranging scanning process, which makes RPLIDAR S1 work excellent

in all kinds of indoor environment and outdoor environment without sunlight.

Data Output

During the working process, the RPLIDAR will output the sampling data via the

communication interface. And each sample point data contains the information in

the following table. If you need detailed data format and communication protocol,

please contact SLAMTEC.

Figure 1-4 The RPLIDAR S1 Sample Point Data Information

Data Type

Unit

Description

Distance

Current measured distance value between the rotating

core of the RPLIDAR and the sampling point

Heading

degree

Current heading angle of the measurement

Start Flag

(Bool)

Flag of a new scan

Checksum

The Checksum of RPLIDAR return data

Class I