LMI Professional-Grade

3D Wood Scanners

LMI offers cost-efficient Gocator® laser profilers for log scanning. These sensors provide the 2D intensity and 3D shape data, high-speed, high-resolution, and wide fields of view (up to 2m) for proficient wide-transport system applications. A key advantage of Gocator 3D laser profilers for lineal log scanning is they can be easily networked in a multi-sensor ring layout. Logs are transported on a sharp chain through this sensor ring configuration in order to scan 360º of the log surface and generate a complete 3D point cloud aligned to a global coordinate system.

Gocator

2100 Series

Gocator

2300 Series

Gocator

2400 Series

Gocator

2800 Series
Pro Advantage

Cost-efficient sensors for general log scanning applications.

Ideal for cant scanning in lineal gang saw applications.

High resolution and ultra-wide field of view ideal for large scan coverage applications.
Dual cameras for reduced occlusion.
Specifications

Profile Speed:
Up to 5 kHz

X Resolution:

0.001” – 0.086”
(0.028 mm – 2.20 mm)

Z Resolution:
0.00007” – 0.0192”
(0.0018 mm – 0.488 mm)

FOV:
0.078” – 49.606”
(18 mm – 1260 mm)

Measurement Range:
0.984” – 31.496”
(25 mm – 800 mm)

Profile Speed:
Up to 5 kHz

X Resolution:

0.0037” – 0.0433”
(0.095 mm – 1.1 mm)

Z Resolution:
0.0005” – 0.0192”
(0.013 mm – 0.488 mm)

FOV:
3.779” – 49.606”
(96 mm – 1260 mm)

Measurement Range:
8.267”- 31.496”
(210 mm – 800 mm)

Profile Speed:
Up to 5 kHz

X Resolution:
0.551” – 0.043”
(14.0 mm – 1.1 mm)

FOV:
1.1” – 78.7”
(27 mm – 2000 mm)

Measurement Range:
0.1”- 60.0”
(25 mm – 1525 mm)

Profile Speed:
Up to 5 kHz

X Resolution:
0.015” – 0.043”
(0.0375 mm – 1.1 mm)

FOV:
15.4” – 49.6”
(390 mm – 1260 mm)

Measurement Range:
31.5” (800 mm)

Gocator
7500 Series

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7510

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7540

7560

Pro Advantage

Solid-state snapshot stereo vision delivers high-throughput, laser-free 3D log profiling with minimal maintenance and maximum stability in harsh mill environments.

Specifications

Scan Speed:
15 Hz

X-Y Resolution (Near-Far):
0.022” – 0.050”
(0.57 mm – 1.27 mm)

FOV:
Near: 1174 × 1145 mm
(46.220” × 45.078”)

Far: 2990 × 2508 mm
(117.716” × 97.740”)

Measurement Range:
39.370” (1000 mm)

Scan Speed:
15 Hz

X-Y Resolution (Near-Far):
0.022” – 0.041”
(0.55 mm – 1.04 mm)

FOV:
Near: 1142 × 1140 mm
(44.960” × 44.881”)

Far: 2480 × 2101 mm
(97.637” × 82.716”)

Measurement Range:
57.086” (1500 mm)

Scan Speed:
15 Hz

X-Y Resolution (Near-Far):
0.032” – 0.059”
(0.82 mm – 1.50 mm)

FOV:
Near: 1730 × 1703 mm
(68.110” × 67.047”)

Far: 3655 × 3095 mm
(143.897” × 121.850”)

Measurement Range:
82.677” (2100 mm)

Note: The Gocator 75xx product is currently in development. Specifications are preliminary and may be subject to change.
Final performance parameters will be confirmed at the official product release.

Lineal Log Scanning with 4x Gocator Laser Profilers in 360º Ring Layout 

Gang Saw Optimization with 1x Wide Field of View Gocator Laser Profiler

The Gocator® 200 Series is a dedicated smart multi-point laser profile product line that provides a new level of flexibility and functionality in transverse board scanning applications. Built-on the Gocator smart sensor platform and leveraging the proven high-density profile design of chroma+scan, Gocator® 200 scanners run 50% faster to achieve scan rates up to 4 kHz. In addition, tracheid scan rates are 3x faster to deliver up to 2 kHz density for exceptional detail in wood grain detection.

Gocator.

210

Gocator.

230

Gocator.

240/250

Gocator.

205
Pro Advantage

Entry-level scanner ideal for trimmer and edger applications in the sawmill. Large measurement range also suitable for cant scanning in transverse gang saw applications.

High-performance scanner that produces maximum resolution for 3D shape data.
High-performance scanner with tracheid detection. Ideal for final grading applications.
Bolt-on color module for use with Gocator 210, 230, and 250 multi-point scanners. Ideal for green wood and final grading applications.
Specifications

Profile Speed:
2 kHz

X Resolution (Mid-Range):

1.1” (27.94 mm)

Z Resolution:
0.007” (0.203 mm)

FOV:
24” (609.6 mm)

Clearance Distance:
17” (431.8 mm)

Measurement Range:
14” (355.6 mm)

Profile Speed:
3-4 kHz

X Resolution (Mid-Range):
0.333” (8.5 mm)

Z Resolution:
0.127” (0.005 mm)

FOV:
24” (609.6 mm)

Clearance Distance:
19-20” (482-508.0 mm)

Measurement Range:
8-10” (203-254 mm)

Profile Speed:
3-4 kHz

Tracheid Speed (G250):
1.5-2 kHz

X Resolution (Mid-Range):
0.333” (8.5 mm)

Z Resolution:
0.127” (0.005 mm)

FOV:
24” (609.6 mm)

Clearance Distance:
19-20” (482-508.0 mm)

Measurement Range:
8-10” (203-254 mm)

Profile Speed:
3-4 kHz

XY Resolution (Color):
0.02″ x 0.01″
(0.5 mm x 0.25 mm)

FOV:
24” (609.6 mm)

Clearance Distance:
19-20” (482-508.0 mm)

Measurement Range:
11” (279.4 mm)

Gocator.

210
Pro Advantage
Entry-level scanner deal for trimmer and edger applications in the sawmill. Large measurement range also suitable for can’t scanning in transverse gang saw applications.
Specifications

Profile Speed:
1.5 kHz

X Resolution:

1.1” (27.94 mm)

Z Resolution:
0.007” (0.203 mm)

FOV:

24” (609.6 mm)

Clearance Distance:
17” (431.8 mm)

Measurement Range:
14” (355.6 mm)

Gocator.

230
Pro Advantage
High-performance scanner that produces maximum resolution for 3D shape data.
Specifications

Profile Speed:
3 kHz

X Resolution:
0.334” (8.5 mm)

Z Resolution:
0.127” (0.005 mm)

FOV:
24” (609.6 mm)

Clearance Distance:
20” (508.0 mm)

Measurement Range:
8” (203.2 mm)

Gocator.

250
Pro Advantage
High-performance scanner with tracheid detection. Ideal for final grading applications.
Specifications

Tracheid Speed:
1.5 kHz

Profile Speed:
3 kHz

X Resolution:
0.334” (8.5 mm)

Z Resolution:
0.127” (0.005 mm)

FOV:
24” (609.6 mm)

Clearance Distance:
20” (508.0 mm)

Measurement Range:
8” (203.2 mm)

Gocator.

205
Pro Advantage
Bolt-on color module for use with Gocator 210, 230, and 250 multi-point scanners. Ideal for green wood and final grading applications.
Specifications

Profile Speed:
3 khz

XY Resolution:
0.019 x 0.009”
(0.5 mm x 0.25 mm)

FOV:
24” (609.6 mm)

Clearance Distance:
20” (508.0 mm)

Measurement Range:
11” (279.4 mm)

Transverse Board Scanning with Synchronized Bank of Gocator 200 Multi-Point Profilers

Final Lumber Grading with Synchronized Gocator 200 Multi-Point Profilers and Bolt-On Color Vision