The OPTIV LTS Sensor uses the principle of optical triangulation, that is, it projects a visible, modulated point of light onto the target surface. The system then displays the diffuse part of the reflection of this point of light. The quality of this reflection is dependent on the distance to the position-resolving element (CMOS) by a receiver optic. The receiver is arranged to the optical axis of the laser beam in a defined angle.
A signal processor in the sensor calculates the distance of the point of light on the measuring object to the sensor. This is done through the output signal of the CMOS elements.
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