How to Choose the Module?
Selecting the right 905nm laser rangefinder module directly impacts measurement accuracy, system size, and power efficiency.
The ERDI LASER® 1000m series includes multiple compact ToF laser distance sensors, designed for UAV payloads, electro-optical systems, and embedded industrial applications. Each model offers specific advantages in mechanical size, ranging frequency, and integration flexibility.
This comparison of LRF1000A, LR1000B23, LR1000C3, and LR1000D23 helps engineers and product developers quickly determine the optimal module for their application.
Quick Selection Guide
| Model | Best For | Range | Weight | Frequency | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRF1000A | Ultra-compact embedded systems | ≥1,000 m* | 10 g | 1–3 Hz | Smallest & lightest |
| LR1000C3 | UAV/robotics & low-power systems | 4–1,000 m | ≤16 g | 3–10 Hz | Fast response + ultra-low power |
| LR1000B23 | General-purpose long-range integration | 4–1,000 m | ≈20 g | 2–10 Hz | 20 mm receiving aperture + 10 cm resolution |
| LR1000D23 | Outdoor/vegetation measurement | 4–1,000 m | ≈20 g | 3–12 Hz | Higher-speed + vegetation ranging |
Key Differences Explained
LRF1000A — Ultra-Compact 10 g Rangefinder
Best choice when size and weight are the top priorities.
- Only 10 ± 0.5 g with a Φ17 × 37.2 mm cylindrical form factor
- Up to 1,000 m ranging with ≥98% accuracy rate
- ±0.7 m accuracy up to 200 m, suitable for precision short-to-medium range measurement
- Low operating power of ≤0.85 W
- 3.3–5 V input, easy integration with embedded electronics
- IEC Class 1 eye-safe 905 nm laser
- 1200 g shock resistance and 2.5 g vibration resistance
Ideal applications:
UAV payloads, compact EO systems, robotics, handheld equipment, small intelligent devices.
Core selling point:
10 g ultra-lightweight design for weight-sensitive embedded applications.
LR1000C3 — High-Speed & Low-Power Embedded Rangefinder
Best choice for compact systems requiring fast adaptive ranging and low power consumption.
- ≤16 g compact square design: 30 × 19 × 29 mm
- 3–10 Hz adaptive ranging automatically balances measurement speed and operating conditions
- ≤200 ms startup time for rapid system response
- Sleep power <1 mW
- Near-range power <0.5 W and long-range power <1.2 W
- 4–1,000 m ranging capability
- ≥98% valid measurement rate and ≤1% false alarm rate
- IP67 protection inside the lens cavity
- −20°C to +55°C, with −40°C optional
Ideal applications:
UAVs, autonomous robots, AGVs, compact LiDAR/ToF systems and battery-powered devices.
Core selling point:
Adaptive 3–10 Hz ranging with ultra-low power consumption in a 16 g package.
LR1000B23 — High-Receiving-Aperture General-Purpose Module
Best choice for customers looking for a balanced combination of range, resolution and optical receiving capability.
- 20 mm receiving aperture for enhanced optical reception
- 4–1,000 m standard range, with up to 1,200 m maximum range
- ±1 m ranging accuracy
- Typical 10 cm ranging resolution
- 2–10 Hz ranging frequency
- Average power consumption approximately 0.6 W
- Compact Φ23 × 45.6 mm cylindrical design
- Approx. 20 g
- UART-TTL interface with customizable communication options
- IEC Class 1 eye-safe laser
Ideal applications:
UAV payloads, robotics, outdoor equipment, industrial measurement, EO systems and general-purpose distance measurement.
Core selling point:
20 mm receiving aperture + 10 cm resolution for reliable long-range measurement.
LR1000D23 — Outdoor & Vegetation Ranging Specialist
Best choice when the application involves outdoor targets, vegetation or higher measurement frequency.
- 3–12 Hz customizable ranging frequency
- White-building ranging up to 1,000 m, with up to 1,200 m at night
- Vegetation ranging capability of ≥750 m
- 20 mm receiving aperture
- ±1 m standard ranging accuracy
- Average operating power <1 W
- Compact Ø23 × 47 mm cylindrical package
- Approx. 20 g
- Operating temperature up to +60°C
- Includes specified spot banding / beam striping characteristic for optical system integration
Ideal applications:
UAV terrain measurement, vegetation/forest ranging, outdoor robotics, surveillance systems and dynamic target measurement.
Core selling point:
12 Hz high-speed ranging with dedicated outdoor and vegetation measurement capability.
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Quick Selection Guide
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Key Differences Explained
| Model | Best For | Range | Weight | Frequency | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRF1000A | Ultra-compact embedded systems | ≥1,000 m* | 10 g | 1–3 Hz | Smallest & lightest |
| LR1000C3 | UAV/robotics & low-power systems | 4–1,000 m | ≤16 g | 3–10 Hz | Fast response + ultra-low power |
| LR1000B23 | General-purpose long-range integration | 4–1,000 m | ≈20 g | 2–10 Hz | 20 mm receiving aperture + 10 cm resolution |
| LR1000D23 | Outdoor/vegetation measurement | 4–1,000 m | ≈20 g | 3–12 Hz | Higher-speed + vegetation ranging |
LRF1000A — Ultra-Compact 10 g Rangefinder
Best choice when size and weight are the top priorities.
- Only 10 ± 0.5 g with a Φ17 × 37.2 mm cylindrical form factor
- Up to 1,000 m ranging with ≥98% accuracy rate
- ±0.7 m accuracy up to 200 m, suitable for precision short-to-medium range measurement
- Low operating power of ≤0.85 W
- 3.3–5 V input, easy integration with embedded electronics
- IEC Class 1 eye-safe 905 nm laser
- 1200 g shock resistance and 2.5 g vibration resistance
Ideal applications:
UAV payloads, compact EO systems, robotics, handheld equipment, small intelligent devices.
Core selling point:
10 g ultra-lightweight design for weight-sensitive embedded applications.
LR1000C3 — High-Speed & Low-Power Embedded Rangefinder
Best choice for compact systems requiring fast adaptive ranging and low power consumption.
- ≤16 g compact square design: 30 × 19 × 29 mm
- 3–10 Hz adaptive ranging automatically balances measurement speed and operating conditions
- ≤200 ms startup time for rapid system response
- Sleep power <1 mW
- Near-range power <0.5 W and long-range power <1.2 W
- 4–1,000 m ranging capability
- ≥98% valid measurement rate and ≤1% false alarm rate
- IP67 protection inside the lens cavity
- −20°C to +55°C, with −40°C optional
Ideal applications:
UAVs, autonomous robots, AGVs, compact LiDAR/ToF systems and battery-powered devices.
Core selling point:
Adaptive 3–10 Hz ranging with ultra-low power consumption in a 16 g package.
LR1000B23 — High-Receiving-Aperture General-Purpose Module
Best choice for customers looking for a balanced combination of range, resolution and optical receiving capability.
- 20 mm receiving aperture for enhanced optical reception
- 4–1,000 m standard range, with up to 1,200 m maximum range
- ±1 m ranging accuracy
- Typical 10 cm ranging resolution
- 2–10 Hz ranging frequency
- Average power consumption approximately 0.6 W
- Compact Φ23 × 45.6 mm cylindrical design
- Approx. 20 g
- UART-TTL interface with customizable communication options
- IEC Class 1 eye-safe laser
Ideal applications:
UAV payloads, robotics, outdoor equipment, industrial measurement, EO systems and general-purpose distance measurement.
Core selling point:
20 mm receiving aperture + 10 cm resolution for reliable long-range measurement.
LR1000D23 — Outdoor & Vegetation Ranging Specialist
Best choice when the application involves outdoor targets, vegetation or higher measurement frequency.
- 3–12 Hz customizable ranging frequency
- White-building ranging up to 1,000 m, with up to 1,200 m at night
- Vegetation ranging capability of ≥750 m
- 20 mm receiving aperture
- ±1 m standard ranging accuracy
- Average operating power <1 W
- Compact Ø23 × 47 mm cylindrical package
- Approx. 20 g
- Operating temperature up to +60°C
- Includes specified spot banding / beam striping characteristic for optical system integration
Ideal applications:
UAV terrain measurement, vegetation/forest ranging, outdoor robotics, surveillance systems and dynamic target measurement.
Core selling point:
12 Hz high-speed ranging with dedicated outdoor and vegetation measurement capability.
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