Product Overview

The outdoorScan3 safety laser scanner is designed for reliable operation in demanding outdoor environments. It ensures high productivity by enabling safe, seamless collaboration between humans and machines in open areas. With its rugged housing and advanced diagnostic functions, the outdoorScan3 delivers consistent performance even under adverse weather conditions. The scanner forms a critical component of functional safety systems in outdoor logistics operations, providing robust protection against real safety risks while filtering out environmental interference such as rain or snow. Its proven reliability supports automated material handling and mobile robotics applications where uptime and safety are paramount. By combining smart connection technology with patented safeHDDM® scanning, the outdoorScan3 offers a dependable solution for intralogistics and outdoor automation tasks that require continuous operation in unpredictable weather.

Key Features and Technology

The outdoorScan3 leverages patented high-precision safeHDDM® scanning technology to differentiate between actual safety threats and environmental interference like rain or snow. This ensures reliable detection of obstacles while filtering out false signals caused by precipitation. The scanner’s smart connection technology enables intuitive operation and seamless integration with control systems. Advanced diagnostic functions support proactive maintenance, reducing downtime. Accessories specifically developed for outdoor use further minimize weather-related impacts on performance. Additionally, the AGV Dynamic Weather Assist safety system dynamically adjusts the protective fields of the outdoorScan3 based on real-time weather conditions, enhancing availability and safety in variable environments.

Technical Characteristics

The outdoorScan3 delivers high-precision measurement data that reliably filters rain and snow, ensuring accurate detection even during adverse weather. Its rugged housing is engineered to withstand harsh outdoor conditions. The scanner operates safely and reliably under challenging environmental influences thanks to its patented safeHDDM® technology. It meets the functional safety requirements defined by standards ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62998, specifically tailored for outdoor applications. This ensures compliance with rigorous safety benchmarks in open environments. The scanner maintains high availability regardless of weather fluctuations, making it ideal for continuous operation in dynamic outdoor settings where reliability is essential.

Configuration and Integration

The outdoorScan3 integrates seamlessly into existing automation systems through its smart connection technology. It supports intuitive setup and operation, reducing training time and deployment complexity. The scanner works with the AGV Dynamic Weather Assist safety system to adapt protective fields dynamically based on weather conditions. This integration enhances operational flexibility and safety in variable environments. Specially developed accessories for outdoor use further support stable performance under exposure to moisture and temperature extremes. Integration is designed to ensure compatibility with a range of mobile robotics and intralogistics systems, enabling safe and efficient operation without requiring extensive reconfiguration.

Operating Environment

The outdoorScan3 is engineered for reliable operation in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, and high humidity. Its high-precision measurement data reliably filters environmental interference such as precipitation, ensuring consistent safety performance. The scanner maintains functionality even during extreme weather events due to its rugged housing and safeHDDM® technology. It operates safely under challenging outdoor conditions, meeting certification requirements based on ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62998 for outdoor use. This makes it suitable for deployment in open areas where environmental variability is high and operational continuity is critical.

Industrial Applications

The outdoorScan3 is ideal for applications involving mobile robots, automated forklifts, and autonomous material handling systems in outdoor settings. It enables safe collaboration between humans and machines in logistics operations such as warehouse loading zones or construction sites. Its ability to operate reliably under rain and snow supports continuous productivity in open environments. The scanner’s high availability ensures minimal downtime, even during adverse weather. Applications include automated transport robots, intralogistics solutions, and outdoor material handling systems where safety and resilience are essential. By enabling safe, uninterrupted operation, the outdoorScan3 increases overall system efficiency and operational reliability in real-world outdoor conditions.