LMI Gocator 2100 Review: Specs and Uses of the Entry-Level 3D Laser Line Profilers
Updated: 7 days ago
The LMI Gocator 2100 is the entry-level series of LMI's smart 3D laser line profilers, with a VGA imager and 640 points per profile. The manufacturer does not publish prices. This review covers the models, specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
The 2100 series is the low-cost way into the Gocator family. It has the same all-in-one design as the more expensive lines, with scanning, measurement and pass or fail output inside the sensor, the same browser setup and the same Universal Robots certification. What it gives up is resolution: 640 points per profile against 1280 on the 2300 series. LMI positions it for inline inspection where the highest resolution is not needed. The series page gives no scan rates or weights.
LMI Gocator 2100 at a Glance
Imager: VGA
Points per profile: 640
Models: seven
Field of view: 18 mm to 1260 mm across the series
Measurement range: 25 mm to 1350 mm
Price: on request
LMI Gocator 2100 Models and Specifications
The table below lists the seven models in the series.
Model | Resolution X | Resolution Z | Field of view | Clearance distance | Measurement range |
2120 | 0.028 mm | 0.0018 mm | 18 to 26 mm | 40 mm | 25 mm |
2130 | 0.088 mm | 0.006 mm | 47 to 85 mm | 90 mm | 80 mm |
2140 | 0.19 mm | 0.013 mm | 96 to 194 mm | 190 mm | 210 mm |
2150 | 0.3 mm | 0.019 mm | 158 to 365 mm | 300 mm | 400 mm |
2170 | 0.55 mm | 0.055 mm | 308 to 687 mm | 400 mm | 500 mm |
2175 | 0.51 mm | 0.175 mm | 324 to 1010 mm | 650 mm | 1350 mm |
2180 | 0.75 mm | 0.092 mm | 390 to 1260 mm | 350 mm | 800 mm |
Scan rates, laser classes and weights are not stated on the series page.
Design and Build Quality
The series shares its optical geometry with the 2300 series, so each 2100 model has a counterpart with the same field of view and range and twice the points per profile. This makes it possible to prototype on one and move to the other without redesigning the station.
Software and Integration
Setup
A browser-based interface is used for configuration and real-time 3D visualization.
Connectivity
An open-source SDK, native drivers and industrial protocols connect the sensor to user applications, robots and PLCs.
Universal Robots
The series is Universal Robots+ certified.
LMI Gocator 2100 Uses
Cost-Sensitive Inline Inspection
LMI describes the series as suited to inline quality inspection where the highest resolution is not required.
Large Parts
The 2175 and 2180 cover fields of view of more than one metre.
Robot Guidance
Certification for Universal Robots supports use on cobots.
LMI Gocator 2100 Price and Value
LMI Technologies does not publish prices for the Gocator 2100 series; quotes are available from the manufacturer and its distributors.
For the company behind the product, read the LMI Technologies Company Profile: Ownership and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Entry-level cost position in the range
Measurement inside the sensor
Seven models up to 1260 mm field of view
Universal Robots+ certified
Same geometry as the 2300 series
Cons
Only 640 points per profile
Scan rates and weights not stated on the series page
No published prices
Who Should Buy the LMI Gocator 2100?
The series fits manufacturers who need basic 3D checks, such as height, width and presence, on many stations at moderate cost.
LMI Gocator 2100 FAQ
How much does the LMI Gocator 2100 cost?
LMI does not publish prices; they are available on request.
How many points per profile does the Gocator 2100 deliver?
640.
Which models are in the Gocator 2100 series?
The 2120, 2130, 2140, 2150, 2170, 2175 and 2180.
What is the largest field of view in the Gocator 2100 series?
Up to 1260 mm, on the 2180.
What is the best resolution in the Gocator 2100 series?
The 2120 has an X resolution of 0.028 mm and a Z resolution of 0.0018 mm.
What is the difference between the Gocator 2100 and 2300?
The 2300 has a megapixel imager with 1280 points per profile; the 2100 has a VGA imager with 640.
Does the Gocator 2100 work with Universal Robots?
Yes. The series is Universal Robots+ certified.
Does the Gocator 2100 need a separate computer?
No. Measurement tools run on the sensor.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
