Applications of RIEGL Laser Instruments

Problem: Docking & Driftwarning for super tankers.

Fast and accurate measurement of the height of trees, buildings, etc.

Solution: Two laser distance meters, mounted on a terminal, continuously measure the
distance to the ship's hull. The data are transfered to a computer which evaluates
and displays the distance, speed and bearing of the ship.

laser distance
meter 2
super tanker

laser distance
8.9 7.1
meter 1

calculation of
range, speed,
and bearing

large display,
telemetry data transfer,
data storage, etc.

Key features: Possible configurations:

3 Highly precise + LD90-3200HiP-ATEX
3 Highly reliable specified
II 2G EEx de IIC T6 and
3 Explosionproof II 2D IP65 T85°C
3 Drift warning, environmental and mooring for zones 1 and 2 as well as
management control possible for zones 21 and 22

+ LD90-3200HiP-ATEX “GAS ONLY”

Performance of Laser Distance Meter:
equipped with red laser pointer
7 Range up to 100 m specified
for LD90-3200HiP-ATEX or II 2 G EEx de IIC T6
LD90-3200HiP-ATEX “GAS ONLY” for zones 1 and 2 only
even with badly reflecting targets

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DOCKING:

DockMaster on-line
Screen Display

DRIFTWARNING:
The driftwarning is another
important issue being just as
important as the approach. When
being moored along side the pier
the lasers now take over the
driftwarning. Basically it is the
same procedure taking place like
the approach, but the display on
the computer has now a different
scale and the printout protocol is
different. Driftwarning Display

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Problem: Stacking profile sensor for portal crane

Solution: Mounting of several LD90-3 distance sensors looking downwards from the portal
crane, providing an exact profile of the stacked containers.

portal crane trolley LD90-3 distance

meters

container, stacked

Key features: Performance: for LD90-3100HS

3 Quicker and cheaper handling of the 7 Range up to 100 m
containers 7 Accuracy typically 2 cm
3 Automatic positioning of containers 7 Measurement speed up to 100 Hz
3 Collision avoidance
3 Automatic inventory registration
3 Unsophisticated, reliable measuring system

Related applications:
+ Automatic crane positioning (AN-IA041)

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8 x LD90-3 distance sensors mounted in protecting case

looking downwards from the portal crane

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Problem: Accurately position railcars on an elevator lift under dusty or heavy rainfall conditions.
Fast and accurate measurement of the height of trees, buildings, etc.

Solution: Employ two Laser Distance Meters LD90-450 to determine the correct position of
the railcar on the elevator and a third LD90-450 for monitoring the position of the
succeeding railcar. With no railcar present each LD90-450 measures distance to a
passive target. As a railcar moves in front of the LD90-450 its presence is detected
as a change in distance measurement. A railcar in the line of sight to two
LD90-450's is properly positioned on the elevator.

railcar LD90-450 LD90-450 elevator

for control of the for positioning to the
succeeding railcar railcar on the elevator

Key features: Performance: LD90-450 LD90-3200HiP

3 "High Penetration" feature offers reliable Measuring range up to 150 m up to 150 m
operation in dusty or rainy environments Distance ±25 mm ±50 mm
3 Narrow measurement beam (3 cm) offers measurement accuracy
very accurate performance in "break the Lateral Positioning 2 cm 3 cm
beam" type applications
Accuracy (funktion of beamwidth)
3 Transmitter / receiver are co-located so
misalignment is never a problem. Reference Accessories:
target is passive
+ Industrial enclosure featuring pan/tilt mount
3 False detections are extremely unlikely as for easy aiming, lens protection tube with
the sensor offers actual "distance" fittings for air purge, 12 guage steel
information and not simply discrete construction and NEMA 12 classification
PRESENT / NOT PRESENT output. + 110 VAC, 220 VAC, 24 VDC optional power
3 Fast real-time output available. supplies
+ Visible beampointer to facilitate alignment

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LD90-450
in industrial enclosure
with lens protection tube

LD90-450
in industrial enclosure (open)
with lens protection tube

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Problem: Monitor position & velocity during launch of high performance roller coaster.
Fast and accurate measurement of the height of trees, buildings, etc.

Solution:

cars with
reflecting foil

Laser distance & speed meter

LD90-3100VHS-FLP

Description: Performance:
The "Hulk" roller coaster is one of the newest 7 accuracy of velocity: ±0.1 ft/sec. (one sigma,
and perhaps the only roller coaster launched steady state velocity)
"UP" the hill. In order to continuously monitor 7 accuracy of position: ±0.05 ft (one sigma)
the launch velocity profile, RIEGL developed 7 update time: 400 Hz
the unique Velocity Measurement System 7 I/O: 4-20 mA analog output, 8 discrete inputs,
(VMS). Comprised of a rack mount PC and 8 discrete relay outputs
RIEGL LD90-3100VHS-FLP rangefinder, the
VMS provides accurate position and velocity
measurement throughout the launch. Two VMS
systems were mounted side by side for
redundancy.

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