The Datasensing LGS-N50 Navigation LiDAR Scanner is a 360° 2D LiDAR scanner for automated guided vehicles, autonomous mobile robots and automated forklifts in warehouses and manufacturing facilities. It supplies distance, angle and intensity data for natural or reflector-based navigation, with measurement ranges up to 50 m on targets with 80% reflectivity.
The LGS-N50 measures the surrounding environment in a single scanning plane, providing data that a vehicle’s navigation controller can use to calculate position and guide movement. Its infrared time-of-flight technology measures distance from the return time of emitted laser pulses.
The scanner supports material transport, production-line replenishment and pallet movement by AGVs, AMRs, automated guided carts and laser-guided forklifts. It provides environmental measurements; localisation, route planning and vehicle control depend on the connected navigation system.
Walls, racks and other fixed structures provide contours that navigation software can compare with a map. The LGS-N50 can supply measurements for SLAM, or simultaneous localisation and mapping, where compatible software builds a map while estimating the vehicle’s position.
The scanner distinguishes returns from natural objects and reflectors, allowing navigation software to use installed landmarks as reference points. This approach is relevant to facilities with an existing reflector layout or routes where stable references are needed despite changes in stored goods.
For either method, assess which features remain visible when the vehicle turns, carries a load or passes moving equipment. A nominal 360° field of view still requires a mounting position that keeps the scanning plane clear.
Target reflectivity determines usable range. The specified measurement ranges are 0.2–2 m at 1.8% reflectivity, 0.2–15 m at 10% and 0.2–50 m at 80%. The 50 m figure therefore should not be applied to every wall, pallet or load surface.
The scanner reports distance in 1 mm increments. This is measurement resolution, not positioning accuracy: the published absolute measurement accuracy is ±30 mm and repeat measurement accuracy is <20 mm, both specified at 90% reflectivity. Vehicle localisation accuracy also depends on the navigation software, reference layout and installation.
The LGS-N50 technical brochure provides the range conditions, connection diagrams and dimensional drawing for initial integration planning.
The LGS-N50 uses 100 Mbps Ethernet, with TCP/IP communication and UDP/IP measurement-data transmission. Its output includes distance, angle, signal intensity, timestamp and rotation rate for processing by the navigation controller.
An integrated web server provides browser-based configuration, including scan-frequency selection. LGS Viewer displays measurements for monitoring and commissioning. These tools support scanner setup; the vehicle still needs navigation software capable of interpreting its data.
The scanner captures 60,000 points per second at selectable rotation frequencies of 10, 15, 20 or 25 Hz. Angular resolution changes with that setting: 0.06°, 0.09°, 0.12° and 0.15°, respectively.
For example, 10 Hz provides approximately 6,000 points per revolution and a new scan every 100 ms. At 25 Hz, this becomes approximately 2,400 points per revolution every 40 ms. A commissioning trial can establish whether finer angular sampling or more frequent updates better suits the vehicle’s speed and navigation software.
The scanner requires a 12–32 VDC supply and consumes approximately 7 W at 25°C and 15 Hz. Its housing measures 95 × 97 × 116 mm and weighs approximately 900 g. Power uses a four-pin male M12 connector; Ethernet uses a four-pin D-coded female M12 connector.
IP66 protection and an operating temperature range of −20°C to +50°C suit many industrial installations. Check the mounting height, cable clearance, vibration exposure and access for optical-window cleaning against the vehicle design. IP66 describes enclosure protection; it does not establish suitability for every outdoor, condensation or chemical-cleaning condition.
Where the vehicle also needs separate load-presence or position checks, MarvelTech’s industrial sensors and machine safety range covers additional sensing tasks that should be specified alongside navigation.
The LGS-N50 suits projects requiring all-round 2D measurements and a navigation controller that accepts its Ethernet data. A different sensing arrangement may be needed where the vehicle requires three-dimensional coverage, cannot provide an unobstructed scanning plane or must detect low-reflectivity targets beyond the specified range.
The LGS-N25 is a related navigation model with 360° coverage and a stated maximum range of 25 m. It is a candidate for shorter-range requirements, but selection should compare target-specific measurement performance, interfaces and mounting requirements rather than maximum-range figures alone.
The LGS-N50’s Class 1 laser classification concerns laser emission safety. It does not establish a personnel-protection function for the vehicle.
For protective-field monitoring, assess the Laser Sentinel Enhanced safety laser scanner. Its 275° field and safety range up to 5.5 m serve a different purpose from the LGS-N50’s navigation measurements; the achievable protective range depends on the selected model and detection resolution. Selection and integration must follow the vehicle’s risk assessment.
Ethernet connectivity alone does not establish software compatibility. Confirm that the controller or driver supports the LGS-N50 data format, timestamps, scan settings and fault handling. For ROS-based projects, specify the ROS version and proposed driver so compatibility can be checked before ordering.
Specify the required power-cable and Ethernet-cable lengths, host connection and mounting arrangement. The manufacturer lists power leads and M12-to-RJ45 Ethernet cables as accessories; confirm the supplied package contents and any additional installation items in the quotation.
MarvelTech supplies industrial automation and sensing equipment and offers equipment maintenance and support services. For an LGS-N50 project, request a quotation that identifies the scanner, cables and accessories, together with the agreed scope of any configuration, integration or commissioning assistance.
Include the following details to support product selection:
Send your requirements and available layout drawings to MarvelTech for an LGS-N50 quotation. Ask for confirmation of availability, lead time, warranty terms and the service scope for your installation location before placing an order.
The LGS-N50 suits automated vehicles that need 360° distance measurements for navigation through warehouses and manufacturing facilities. It supplies measurements to a separate navigation controller, which handles localisation, route planning and movement. Selection depends on whether useful reference surfaces remain visible along the route, the required measurement range and the controller’s ability to process the scanner’s data.
Yes. The LGS-N50 measures natural surfaces and distinguishes reflector returns, supplying data for either navigation approach. Natural navigation uses features such as walls and racks; reflector-based navigation uses installed reference markers. Choose according to the navigation software and the stability of visible references. Assess the route with changing stock levels and loaded vehicles, because these can obscure features used for localisation.
No. Datasensing specifies 0.2–50 m at 80% reflectivity, 0.2–15 m at 10% reflectivity and 0.2–2 m at 1.8% reflectivity. Reflectivity describes how much incident light a surface returns. Dark or weakly reflecting targets can therefore substantially shorten usable range. Base selection on the least reflective surfaces needed for navigation, and account for the 0.2 m minimum measuring distance.
No. The 1 mm figure describes distance-reporting increments, rather than measurement error or vehicle positioning accuracy. The manufacturer’s user manual specifies ±30 mm absolute accuracy and less than 20 mm repeat accuracy on a 90% reflective white target. For precise docking, assess the complete navigation system against your required tolerance, including reference geometry, mounting, vehicle motion and software processing.
Choose according to the balance between update frequency and angular detail. The settings are 10, 15, 20 and 25 Hz, with angular resolutions of 0.06°, 0.09°, 0.12° and 0.15°, respectively. Higher frequencies refresh the surroundings more often but provide fewer samples per revolution. These scan periods exclude network, processing and vehicle-control delays, so validate performance at the intended operating speed.
No. The LGS-N50 provides navigation measurements; its Class 1 laser classification concerns laser emission safety and does not establish personnel-protection capability. For protective-field monitoring, assess a device such as the Laser Sentinel Enhanced safety laser scanner. Specify navigation and safeguarding separately, with the protective system selected against the vehicle’s risk assessment, stopping performance and operating conditions.
The LGS-N50 offers a maximum measurement range of 50 m and a 95 × 97 × 116 mm housing. The LGS-N25 is a smaller 360° navigation scanner, measuring 65 × 65 × 70 mm, with a stated maximum range of 25 m. Consider the N25 where installation space is restricted, then compare target-dependent range, angular sampling and controller compatibility before selecting either model.
Compatibility depends on support for the LGS-N50 data format. The scanner uses 100 Mbps Ethernet and transmits measurement data through UDP, including distance, angle, intensity, timestamp and rotation rate. Datasensing lists ROS packages for specific distributions, so confirm support for your software version. An Ethernet port alone does not establish compatibility; the receiving software must interpret measurements and handle interrupted or invalid data appropriately.
The LGS-N50 has an IP66 enclosure and a specified operating range of −20°C to +50°C, with non-condensing humidity conditions. These ratings do not establish suitability for every outdoor installation. Assess direct sunlight, precipitation, condensation and contamination of the optical window against the application. For routes passing between indoor and outdoor areas, request confirmation of suitability for the actual exposure and temperature transitions.
Mount it where its scanning plane has a clear view of the references needed for navigation. The scanner measures a single 2D plane, so objects entirely above or below that plane are outside its coverage. Check visibility with the vehicle loaded, turning and lifting. The manufacturer provides base and rear mounting arrangements; allow room for connectors, cable routing and optical-window cleaning.
Provide a suitable 12–32 VDC supply, matching power and Ethernet cables, and a mounting arrangement. Published consumption is approximately 7 W at 25°C and 15 Hz. Browser-based configuration and LGS Viewer support setup and measurement monitoring; vehicle navigation software is a separate requirement. Specify cable lengths, connector types and host connections, and ask the quotation to identify which installation items are included.
Send the vehicle type, quantity, operating speed, navigation method and controller or software version. Include a layout showing reference surfaces, required distances, proposed mounting position and possible obstructions, plus environmental conditions, power supply and cable lengths. If you need configuration or maintenance support, describe the required work and request confirmation of its scope, included accessories, availability and delivery time.
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