Laser distance / Level sensor DL-LID for LoRaWAN® DECENTLAB
€1,229.90*
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Laser distance / Level sensor DL-LID for LoRaWAN® DECENTLAB
The DL-LID laser distance sensor accurately measures the distance between the sensor head and a target object. The measurement principle is based on infrared laser pulses emitted by the sensor and reflected back from the target. By measuring the time of flight of the laser pulses and using the known speed of light, the sensor calculates the traveled distance and thus determines the exact distance to the target.
This non-contact measurement method enables reliable and highly accurate distance and level measurements, making it ideal for applications such as tanks, silos, storage containers, and environmental monitoring.
Intelligent Measurement Analysis
For each measurement cycle, the device captures multiple distance readings (samples). By default, 10 individual measurements are taken. From these samples, the sensor calculates several statistical values, including:
- Average distance
- Minimum and maximum values
- Median 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentiles
- Most frequent measured value
In addition, the following information is transmitted:
- Number of captured measurements
- Total acquisition time
- Battery voltage
This statistical analysis enables users to better evaluate measurement accuracy, data quality, and possible uncertainties.
Flexible Configuration
The number of samples can be individually configured via the device settings. Between 0 and 1024 samples per measurement are possible (default: 10). This allows the sensor to be optimally adapted to different requirements regarding measurement accuracy and power consumption.
Wireless Data Transmission via LoRaWAN®
Sensor data are transmitted in real time via LoRaWAN®. This wireless technology enables:
- Encrypted data transmission
- Very long communication ranges
- Extremely low power consumption
Measurement data can either be accessed through the Decentlab Data Cloud system for storage and visualization or integrated into the user’s own IoT infrastructure.
Key Advantages
- Precise laser distance measurement using infrared technology
- Non-contact level measurement for a wide range of applications
- Statistical evaluation of multiple measurements for high data quality
- LoRaWAN® wireless communication with long range
- Configurable measurement parameters for flexible deployment
- Energy-efficient operation for long-term IoT applications
Use Cases
- General distance measurement and proximity monitoring: General distance monitoring for infrastructure or forestry applications.
- Snow depth monitoring: High-precision depth measurement in remote alpine regions.
- Water level monitoring: Measurement of river levels or reservoir capacities from bridges or high mountain locations.
- Flood monitoring
- Silo and tank level monitoring: Measurement of grain, pellet, or liquid levels in industrial containers.
Technical Information
- Distance measurement range: 0 ... 40 m
- Resolution: 10 mm (single measurement) 1 mm (average from N measurements)
- Accuracy:
≥ 2 m: ±1 % of the distance or ±25 mm
Higher accuracy can be achieved by capturing N measurements and evaluating statistical data, such as the average of N measurements.
- Device dimensions: 13.5 cm × 8.1 cm × 7 cm
- Sensor dimensions: 40.2 × 55 × 35 mm
- Cable length: 0.15 m
- Power supply: 2 C alkaline batteries
Featured version:
DL-LID-001
Decentlab's mission is to provide real-time monitoring solutions; making them easier to deploy over many locations, ensuring data quality and supporting collaboration.
Decentlab has a range of products to standardise measurement and monitoring systems for controlled experiments and real-time monitoring. Decentlab's devices have been engineered to support a wide range of sensors and can be adapted to be used in many applications.
