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3D LiDAR Sensor Module

3D LiDAR Sensor Module (Wide FOV – Solid State)​

Measurement Principle:

  • Time of Flight (ToF) based solid-state 3D depth sensing

Field of View (Typical):

  • Horizontal: Wide-angle (≥90°)
  • Vertical: Multi-layer depth capture suitable for open-wagon profiling

Detection Capability:

  • Continuous 3D surface profiling of open coal wagons
  • Detection of coal presence, absence, and relative fill level
  • Supports wagon-to-wagon segmentation during train movement

Output Data:

  • Depth map / point cloud (frame-based)
  • Distance, height profile, and surface variation metrics

Performance Characteristics:

  • High refresh rate suitable for moving trains
  • Stable depth accuracy across varying reflectivity surfaces (coal, metal)

Environmental Robustness:

  • Dust and rain tolerant sensing
  • Immune to ambient lighting variations
  • Resistant to industrial EMI and vibration

Distance & Motion Correlation (Multi-Sensor Fusion)​

Supported Inputs:

  • 3D LiDAR depth frames
  • External distance LiDAR (speed & direction reference)

Derived Parameters:

  • Wagon count
  • Wagon length estimation
  • Train speed and direction
  • Relative position tracking

Processing Location:

  • Edge-level processing on MacSync W Series controller

Edge Controller – MacSync W Series Integration​

Processing Unit:

  • Industrial-grade MCU / SoC with hardware floating-point support

Functions:

  • Real-time LiDAR frame acquisition
  • Depth filtering and noise suppression
  • Wagon segmentation and indexing
  • Load classification logic (Loaded / Partially Loaded / Empty)

Data Handling:

  • Timestamped data correlation across sensors
  • Local buffering during network interruptions

Communication Interface​

Primary Uplink:

  • Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)

Function:

  • Secure transmission of processed wagon data to cloud or on-premise server
  • Support for real-time dashboards and historical analytics

Security:

  • Encrypted communication channels
  • Device authentication using unique node identifiers

Power & Electrical Interface​

Input Power:

  • External regulated DC supply (industrial-grade)

Protection:

  • Surge protection
  • Reverse polarity protection
  • ESD protection on sensor and communication interfaces

Mechanical Integration & Mounting​

Mounting Configuration:

  • Fixed trackside or overhead mounting
  • Alignment support for accurate wagon profiling

Cabling:

  • Industrial connectors for LiDAR and power interfaces
  • Shielded cables to minimize EMI

Identification & Diagnostics​

Device Identification:

  • Unique serial number per MacSync W Series node

Diagnostics:

  • Health monitoring for LiDAR sensor
  • Communication status monitoring
  • Fault and data integrity flags

Operating Conditions​

Operating Temperature:

  • –20°C to +60°C (typical outdoor deployment)

Ingress Protection:

  • System-level protection dependent on enclosure (IP-rated enclosure recommended)