LS Lidar LS500W1 150m Ultra Wide Field of View 3D LiDAR

The LS LiDAR LS500W1 is a hybrid solid-state 3D LiDAR sensor designed for wide-area object detection, environmental perception and high-density point cloud generation. It combines a 1550 nm Time of Flight laser system with a 120° horizontal and 73° vertical field of view, making it suitable for applications such as construction machinery, autonomous systems, industrial automation, logistics, mapping and safety monitoring.

Yes. Unlike a single-point laser distance sensor, the LS500W1 measures across a wide two-dimensional field of view and produces dense 3D point cloud data. It can generate up to approximately 3.75 million points per second, allowing the shape, position and distance of objects within its viewing area to be detected.

A hybrid solid-state LiDAR uses an optical scanning architecture that reduces reliance on the large rotating assemblies found in traditional mechanical 360-degree LiDAR sensors. The LS500W1 uses this approach to provide a fixed 120° × 73° field of view for applications where the sensor is installed facing a specific area around a vehicle, machine or monitoring system.

Typical LS500W1 applications include blind-spot detection on construction and mining machinery, autonomous and driver-assistance systems, industrial automation, logistics, ports, security systems, UAV or drone integration and mapping. Its wide field of view is particularly useful when a large area needs to be monitored with a single sensor.

Yes. The LS500W1 is designed to detect objects including people, animals, vehicles, tyres, debris and other obstacles within its measurement area. It outputs distance and 3D profile information that can be processed by perception or safety software to identify objects and their position relative to the sensor.

Yes. Construction and mining machinery are important applications for the LS500W1. Its wide field of view can monitor blind spots around loaders and other large equipment, while the dense point cloud can also be used by suitable software to measure material or ore volumes in front of the machine.

The LS500W1 has a maximum specified detection range of approximately 150 metres. The manufacturer specifies approximately 2 to 60 metres when measuring a target with 10% reflectivity. Actual range depends on target reflectivity, atmospheric conditions, target angle and the operating environment.

The LS500W1 has a specified range accuracy of approximately ±2 cm under suitable operating conditions. This specification relates to the LiDAR's distance measurement. The accuracy of a complete mapping or positioning system can also depend on calibration, mounting, synchronization and any GNSS or inertial navigation equipment used with the sensor.

The LS500W1 provides a 120° horizontal field of view and a 73° vertical field of view. The large vertical and horizontal coverage allows the sensor to monitor a broad area without requiring a mechanically rotating 360-degree scanner.

The specified angular resolution is approximately 0.155° horizontally and 0.146° vertically at its standard 10 Hz operating mode. This dense angular sampling contributes to the detailed 3D point cloud generated by the sensor.

The LS500W1 can generate approximately 3.75 million point measurements per second. This high point rate allows the sensor to capture detailed object contours and environmental geometry for perception, measurement and mapping applications.

The LS500W1 operates at a specified frame rate of 10 frames per second. This allows the 3D scene to be updated repeatedly in real time, which is important for applications involving moving vehicles, machinery, people or other dynamic objects.

The LS500W1 uses a 1550 nm fibre laser, specified at 1550 ±25 nm. The sensor uses Time of Flight technology, measuring the travel time of emitted laser pulses and their reflections to determine the distance and position of objects.

Yes. The LS500W1 is specified as a Class 1 eye-safe laser product. It should still be installed, operated and maintained according to the manufacturer's laser-safety instructions, and the optical window should not be modified or disassembled.

The LS500W1 uses an industrial Ethernet connection for data communication. Point cloud data, timestamps, sensor status and configuration information are transferred using Ethernet-based UDP/IP communication, allowing the LiDAR to be integrated with industrial computers, autonomous controllers and other processing platforms.

Yes. The manufacturer's software workflow supports operation with Windows, and a ROS driver is available for Linux-based development environments. This allows the LS500W1 to be integrated into both conventional PC applications and robotics or autonomous-system workflows.

Yes. The LS500W1 supports GPS-based synchronization as well as PTP and gPTP timing. Accurate synchronization is important when combining LiDAR measurements with GNSS, IMU, cameras or other sensors in mapping, robotics and autonomous-machine applications.

Yes, as part of a complete mapping system. The LS500W1 produces high-density 3D measurements relative to the sensor itself. To generate accurately georeferenced point clouds from a moving vehicle, UAV or other platform, it normally needs to be integrated with suitable GNSS and inertial navigation equipment together with calibration, synchronization and processing software.

The LS500W1 accepts a nominal input range of 9 to 36 VDC and has specified power consumption of up to approximately 40 W. The manufacturer notes that the extreme ends of the voltage range are intended for short-term conditions, so the installation should use an appropriate stable working supply according to the user manual.

The LS500W1 has an IP6K9K environmental protection rating. This provides a high level of protection against dust and high-pressure, high-temperature water jets, making the sensor suitable for installation on machinery and vehicles operating in demanding outdoor environments.

The specified operating temperature range is approximately -40°C to +85°C, with a specified storage range of approximately -40°C to +105°C. This wide temperature range is intended to support vehicle, industrial and outdoor applications in demanding environments.

Yes. The LS500W1 is designed for mobile and industrial installations. The manufacturer specifies vibration testing from 5 Hz to 2000 Hz at 3G RMS and shock testing of 500 m/s² for 11 ms, helping the sensor withstand the vibration and impacts associated with machinery and vehicle applications.

The LS500W1 measures approximately 270 × 160 × 80 mm and weighs no more than approximately 3 kg. Its fixed sensor housing is designed for permanent integration onto vehicles, machines or other measurement platforms.

The sensor should be mounted securely using the specified mounting points, with sufficient heat dissipation and an unobstructed view through the optical window. The mounting angle should match the required detection area, and installations used for measurement or mapping should also account for sensor alignment and calibration relative to any GNSS, IMU, camera or vehicle coordinate system.