NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1
Official NOVA20 datasheet supplied by Benewake.
Benewake NOVA 20
TOF Module Product Specification
NOVA 20 is a compact multi-point LiDAR independently developed by Benewake for robot obstacle avoidance and fall prevention, platform screen door foreign object detection, and space presence detection. It offers high accuracy and strong ambient-light resistance for diverse application environments.
Technical Specifications
| Performance Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | 1 m @ 10% reflectivity, 100 klux |
| Blind Zone | ≤ 0.1 m |
| Accuracy | 3 cm @ 0.1-0.3 m; 5 cm @ 0.3-0.5 m |
| Precision | ≤ 3 cm (1σ) |
| Frame Rate | 10 Hz |
| Number of Channels | 20 channels |
| FOV¹ | ≤ 40° (±20°, evenly distributed) |
| Optical Performance | |
| Light Source | VCSEL |
| Central Wavelength | 905 nm |
| Laser Safety Class | Class 1 Eye-safe [EN60825] |
| Mechanical and Electrical Parameters | |
| Avg. Power Consumption⁴ | < 1 W |
| Startup Peak Current | < 850 mA |
| Supply Voltage | DC 5 V ±5% |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C ~ +55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ +85°C |
| Dimensions (D×W×H) | Typical dimension 25 mm × 21 mm × 14 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | < 5 g |
| Hardware Interface | 1.25 mm-5Pin |
| Protection Rating | / |
| Communication Interface Parameters | |
| Communication Interface | UART |
| Baud Rate | Default 921600 bps |
| Data Information | Distance, signal strength, channel number, temperature |
| Software Runtime Environment | Supports Linux (Ubuntu), ROS, and Windows platform |
Serial Port Output Format
Byte:
| Byte | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | 0x59 | 0x59 | Dist_L | Dist_H | Peak_L | Peak_H | Temp | Zone index |
Checksum |
Definitions
- Dist: Distance (unit: mm)
- Peak: Signal strength
- Temp: Built-in chip temperature
- Zone index: Channel number
FOV Distribution
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