URG-04LX Laserscanner

HOKUYO

The Hokuyo URG-04LX has become the default option for serious robotiers looking to develop small mobile robots. It is the smallest, lightest and most power frugal laser range finder available. Key decision criteria are functionality, size and power consumption.

Technical data

URG-04LX
Light source	Laser
External dimensions	50 x 50 x 70 mm
WEight	160 g
Supply voltage	5V DC
Power consumption	2.5 W
Range	4 m
Scan window	240°
Accuracy	±10mm
Resolution	0.36°
Scans per second	10 Hz
Interface	USB 2.0, RS232
Protection	Optics: IP64 Case: IP40
Temperature range	-10° to 50° C
Life time	5 years

External Dimensions

Output circuit

Comparison table no.1 HOKUYO LX series

HOKUYO LX series in comparison
HOKUYO laser range finders (LRF) with distance data output (LX)	URG-04LX-UG01	URG-04LX-UG03	URG-04LX	UBG-04LX-F01	UST-10LX	UST-20LX	UTM-30LX	UTM-30LX-EW	UXM-30LX-EW	UXM-30LXH-EWA
Class	Simple-URG Affordable & USB powered	Simple-URG Affordable & externally powered	Classic-URG Small size standard type	Rapid-URG For moving objects detection	Smart Mini compact with high performance	Smart Mini compact with high performance	Top-URG Long distance standard type	Top outdoor Ethernet & Multi-Echo	Extra range outdoor Ethernet & Multi-Echo	Extra range outdoor Ethernet & Multi-Echo, high resolution
Light source	Laser	Laser	Laser	Laser	Laser	Laser	Laser	Laser	Laser	Laser
External dimensions (WxDxH)	50 x 50 x 70 mm	50 x 50 x 70 mm	50 x 50 x 70 mm	60 x 75 x 60 mm	50 x 50 x 70 mm	50 x 50 x 70 mm	60 x 60 x 85 mm	62 x 62 x 87 mm	124 x 126 x 150 mm	124 x 126 x 150 mm
Weight	160 g	160 g	160 g	260 g	130 g	130 g	210 g	370 g	800 g	800 g
Supply Voltage	5V DC	5V DC	5V DC	12V DC	12V DC or 24V DC	12V DC or 24V DC	12V DC	12V DC	10V-30V DC	10V-30V DC
Power consumption	2.5 W	2.5 W	2.5 W	4.5 W	3.6 W	3.6 W	8.4 W	8.4 W	6 W	6 W
Scanning range	4 m	4 m	4 m	4 m	10 m	20 m	30 m	30 m	up to 50 m	up to 50 m
Scan window	240°	240°	240°	240°	270°	270°	270°	270°	190°	190°
Accuracy	±30mm	±30mm	±10mm	±10mm	±40mm	±40mm	±30mm	±30mm	±50mm	±50mm
Resolution	0.36°	0.36°	0.36°	0.36°	0.25°	0.25°	0.25°	0.25°	0.25°	0.125°
Scan frequency	10 Hz	10 Hz	10 Hz	35 Hz	40 Hz	40 Hz	40 Hz	40 Hz	20 Hz	20 Hz
Interface	USB 2.0	RS232	USB 2.0, RS232	USB 2.0, RS232	Ethernet	Ethernet	USB 2.0	Ethernet	Ethernet	Ethernet
Protection rating	Optics: IP64 Case: IP40	Optics: IP64 Case: IP40	Optics: IP64 Case: IP40	IP40	IP65	IP65	Optics: IP64	IP67	IP67	IP67

Comparison table no. 2 HOKUYO LX series

Product name	Distance	Accuracy ^*1	Resolution	Field of view	Scan time	I/F
URG-04LX-UG01	4 m	30 mm	0.36°	240°	100 ms	USB ^*3
URG-04LX-UG03	4 m	30 mm	0.36°	240°	100 ms	RS232
URG-04LX	4 m	10 mm	0.36°	240°	100 ms	RS-232C/USB ^*2
UBG-04LX-F01	4 m	10 mm	0.36°	240°	28 ms	RS-232C/USB ^*2
UST-10LX	10 m	40 mm	0,25°	270°	25 ms	Ethernet
UST-20LX	20 m	40 mm	0,25°	270°	25 ms	Ethernet
UTM-30LX	30 m	30 mm	0.25°	270°	25 ms	USB ^*2
UTM-30LX-EW	30 m	30 mm	0.25°	270°	25 ms	Ethernet
UXM-30LX-EW	50 m	50 mm	0.25°	190°	50 ms	Ethernet
UXM-30LXH-EWA	50 m	50 mm	0.125°	190°	50 ms	Ethernet

*1) The provided accuracy is for optimum conditions and at close range.
*2) USB used exclusivelly for communication, the sensor must be powered by a separated line.
*3) The sensor will be powered by the USB bus power.

For more information about each item please read carefully the corresponding specification.

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Product information for: URG-04LX Laserscanner

Publishing date (date of last technical specification): 2005-10-26
Length: 50 mm
Width: 50 mm
Height: 70 mm
Weight: 160 g
Shipping weight: 320 g
Manufacturer: HOKUYO
Brand: HOKUYO
Article number: URG-04LX