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RangePRO HPCL-20KO Laser Rangefinder module
(DAI Part# HPCL-20KO)
The RangePRO Model HPCL-20KO is a very compact OEM laser rangefinder module providing an advanced digital rangefinding capability for military, paramilitary and commercial applications. All assemblies are integrated onto a precision bore-sighted platform. It offers higher performance than the smaller HPCL-10KO model, while remaining a spatially economic package.

It integrates with host systems such as weapon, sensing, or surveillance and tracking stations, and thermal imaging cameras. It requires power and control command input, and provides range-to-target and self-diagnostic data output.

The HPCL-20KO ranges at low repetition rates over distances to 30km depending on target size, target reflectivity, atmospheric conditions and customer supplied external optics (typically up to 12km for a vehicle type target).

The transmitter is a collimated eye-safe laser system. It can provide ranging rates from single shot up to 40 per minute, depending on ambient temperature.

The receiver incorporates an APD detector for maximum sensitivity.

The unit is an open frame construction type, unsealed for environmental purposes but enclosed for EM shielding.


SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Laser type Nd:YAG/OPO
Wavelength 1,565 to 1,570 nm (1,570 nominal)
Output < 8mJ
Ranging rate single shot to 1Hz burst
Detector APD with time variant gain
Range Determination Signals from the detector are digitally sampled and examined to determine all potential real target returns. An adaptive range threshold compensates for changing noise levels, maximising system capability under varying conditions.
Power 9 to 30Vdc input
Comms RS-422 19,200 Baud
Mounting 3-point rear mount pins
Rangefinding
Read-out limits (factory selectable)
Minimum 100
Maximum 30,000
Performance*
man (0.45 x 1.8m)** >7,500
vehicle (2.3 x 2.3m)** 12,000
building (large)** 26,000
*Standard Clear atmosphere; Extinction Coefficient 0.038 @ 1,570nm (Beta Spec.); sea level visibility = 23.5km.
** Target albedo = 0.3 @ 1,570nm.
Weight 0.8 kg
Length 131mm
Width 114.5mm
Height 65mm