UTM-30LX Laserscanner

HOKUYO

30m and 270° scanning range

At the top of the range is the UTM-30LX. Considering the UTM-30LX has a size profile comparable to a standard credit card its ability to map objects up to 30m away is remarkable. Addionally response time and scan window are unparalleled.

Technical data

UTM-30LX
Light source	Laser
External dimensions	60 x 60 x 85 mm
Weight	210 g (370 g with cable)
Supply voltage	12V DC
Power consumption	8.4 W
Range	up to 30 m
Scan window	270°
Accuracy	±30mm
Resolution	0.25°
Scans per second	40 Hz
Interface	USB 2.0
Protection	Optics: IP64
Temperature range	-10° to 50° C
Life time	5 years

External dimensions

Typical application

Suitable for robots with higher moving speed because of the longer range and fast response.

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.

YouTube Videos

Handheld Mapping System in the RoboCup 2011 Rescue Arena

UTM-30LX and UBG-04LX mounted on Quad-copter

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CE Declaration (UTM-30series)
External dimensions
Technical Specifications

Manufacturer's data

Link to the article page of the manufacturer
Link to the download page of the manufacturer
Link to Developer support Support: URG Network

Product information for: UTM-30LX Laserscanner

Publishing date (date of last technical specification): 2009-05-18
Length: 60 mm
Width: 60 mm
Height: 85 mm
Weight: 210 g
Shipping weight: 740 g
Manufacturer: HOKUYO
Brand: HOKUYO
Article number: UTM-30LX