Laser Sensors Comparisons
Laser Technology offers TOF (Time of Flight) laser sensors at an affordable price giving you the power of a non-contact measurement device that is highly accurate, reads over long ranges, and can read off almost any surface.
The table below gives you the main advantages of TOF (Time of Flight) Lasers in comparison with other technologies available in laser sensors.
Laser Sensors Technology Comparison Chart:
| Characteristic |
LTI Time of flight (TOF) Laser |
Phase Shift laser |
Ultrasonic |
Radar |
Guided Wave Radar |
Weigh & Cable |
Load Cells |
| Non-contact |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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| Instant Response |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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✔ |
| Low Cost |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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| Mat'l Density Dependent |
✔ |
✔ |
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| Unaffected by Mat'l Buildup |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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| Penetrates airborne particulates |
✔ |
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✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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| Range > 75 m |
✔ |
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✔ |
✔ |
| Easy to Install |
✔ |
✔ |
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✔ |
✔ |
| Versatile (suites multiple apps) |
✔ |
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✔ |
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