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GRF-250 compact LiDAR rangefinder for gimbal integration

The ideal LRF for small EO/IR gimbals

$399.00 excl. Taxes

Available on backorder

Available on backorder

Applications

Gimbal rangefinding, Above ground level, Security
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Compact dual-lens GRF 500 LiDAR sensor with purple-tinted optical lenses, exposed circuit board, USB-C connector, and a Class 1M Laser warning label on a light gray background.
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Compact black GRF 500 LiDAR sensor with three optical apertures and visible internal circuitry, shown beside a coiled connector cable on a light gray background.
Long range capability​

250 m Laser rangefinder​
Reliable performance over a 250 meter range, making this the lightest 250 meter lidar in the world

Extremely compact

35mm x 31mm x 21mm
Specifically designed for integration into space-constrained gimbals.

When weight is critical​

Ultralight at 10.7 grams
The perfect sensor for demanding applications with strict weight constraints.

GRF-250 compact LiDAR rangefinder for gimbal integration

Specifications

GRF-250 compact LiDAR rangefinder for gimbal integration

Specifications

Waveform icon with a curved blue signal line and a horizontal orange double-headed arrow above it, representing distance measurement or signal width.

Wavelength

905 nm
Binoculars icon with dark blue lenses and orange accents, representing observation, monitoring, search, or detection.

Range

20cm to 250 m / 0.6 ft to 820 ft (at 50 Hz update rate, 40% albedo, 10 km
visibility, 1.4 m x 1.4 m target size)
Circular arrow icon with an orange lightning bolt at the center, representing power, energy efficiency, charging, or electrical cycling.

Update rate

1 to 50 readings per second
Accuracy

Accuracy

± 50 cm / ± 19.6 in (1 sigma)
Boresight

Mechanical boresight

± 1.5° with respect to mechanical interface
Blue analog scale icon with a needle and two small feet, positioned beneath an orange semicircle on a white square background.

Weight

10.7 g / 0.377 oz
3D cube icon with outward-pointing arrows on three sides, representing dimensions, scaling, measurement, or spatial analysis.

Size

35 mm x 31 mm x 21 mm / 1.3 in x 1.4 in x 0.8 in
Two dark blue interlocking gear icons, one large and one small, on a white background.

Interfaces

USB, Serial UART and I2C (3.3 V TTL, 5 V tolerant)
Operating-temperature

Operating temperature

-20 to 60 °C / -4 to 140 °F
Need depth measurement on your gimbal?

The GRF-series offers mid-range rangefinding capabilities to your Electro-Optical/Infrared gimbal system, enhancing camera  functionality and enabling precise localization of observed objects.

Range

Measures 20cm to 250 m / 0.6ft to 820 ft (at 50 Hz update rate, 40% albedo, 10 km visibility, 1.4 x 1.4 m target size)

Update
rate

Offers update rates of 1 to 50 readings per second. Update rates can be customized to best suit your application.

In the box

GRF-250 laser rangefinder and communication cable

Applications

GRF-250 compact LiDAR rangefinder for gimbal integration

Downloads

Download all comprehensive guidance and resources here.

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Accessories

GRF-series serial cable

$3.95 excl. Taxes

Communication and power cable (102mm) for GRF-series

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ACC_BOB_08SUR-32S (Generic break out board for LW20 SF20 GRFseries)

$16.95 excl. Taxes

Generic break out board for LW20 / SF20 / GRF-series

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USB interface adapter circuit board with a USB-C connector, featuring a black PCB labeled 'ACC_USB_Serial,' 'USB,' and 'CON3' on a light gray background.

$23.95 excl. Taxes

Generic USB adapter for LW20 / SF20 / GRF-series

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USB2.0_C_M_M-USB2.0-CM-to-CM-for-GRF series

Original price was: $27.99.Current price is: $19.99. excl. Taxes

USB2.0 CM to CM for GRF-series

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