Velodyne HDL-64E S3 - Introduction; In the Box

HDL-64E S3
High Definition LiDAR Sensor
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Velodyne LiDAR, Inc.
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2019
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Velodyne HDL-64E S3 High Definition LiDAR Sensor. These
sensors represent a breakthrough in sensing technology by providing more data points regarding the
surrounding environment than previously possible.
NOTE: The HDL-64E S3 High Definition LiDAR sensor is referred to for brevity as “the sensor” throughout
this manual.
This manual and programming guide
covers:
. Installation and wiring
. The data packet format
. The serial Interface
. Software updates
. GPS
. Viewing the data
. Programming information
HDL-64E S3
Lower Laser Block Upper Laser Block
Vertical Field of
View (VFOV) Primary Application
32 lasers separated by
1/2
o
vertical spacing
32 lasers separated by
1/3
o
vertical spacing
+2
° to 24.8°
Autonomous
navigation
For the latest updates to this manual
— check www.velodynelidar.com.
In the Box
Each shipment contains:
. Sensor
. CD with
○ Calibration file .xml file
○ DSR viewer software
○ MATLAB program for reading calibration parameters from the sensor
○ User’s Manual and Programming Guide