The AR700 is standard with RS232, RS422, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V and two limit switch outputs. Optional products for the AccuRange 700 laser distance gauge Include a power / data connection interface and an alphanumeric display.

Power and Data connectivity interface
The AR700 laser measurement sensor comes with an unterminated bundle of soldertail wires in a shielded cable. As an option, you can add a connectivity interface which provides a terminal block connection to the sensor cable. A second terminal block in the interface box allows user connections as needed.
A standard 9-pin D-SUB serial cable is provided with the interface. It provides the pin-out described in the Serial Communications subsection of the User's Manual. In addition, it ties pins 4 (DTE Ready), 6 (DCE Ready,) and 1 (DCD) together, a standard connection used with a PC. The interface has a jack to accept the plug from a power supply for 110-240 VAC (US or Euro plugs). The interface box itself is NEMA-4X and has sealed cable glands for feedthrough.

Road Profiling Option
Acuity produces a bundle of options specifically targeting the needs of the road profiling community. These options include a 20 mW laser diode (visible or infrared, both Class 3B) and optimized firmware which permits the highest sampling rates on dynamically changing road surface colors.

Laser Diode Power Upgrades
In some instances it is desireable to increase the output power from the sensor's diode. This is especially true when the sensor will be used outdoors or on very dark or shiny targets. The higher laser power generates a stronger return signal off the target surface. AR700 lasers that are standard with 1 mW visible diosdes can be upgraded to 5mW visible RED. Acuity AR700 sensors standard with 5 mW visible lasers and can be upgraded to 20 mW visible or infrared diodes (Class 3b).

Serial or Current Loop Display
This product option is a simple alphunemeric character display. It comes with AC power plug and 6 foot cord. The AR200 sensor's RS232 output is connected directly to the display via terminal blocks. The product is manufactured by Vorne and is an encased display with bright green characters, .35" high. It displays output from AR200 serial port in inches or mm, or current loop. The green dot matrix vacuum fluorescent unit displays 20 characters in one line. The rugged display panel supports 128 ASCII characters. Dimensions: 9.7" by 2.8" by 4.6" deep. 10.0" by 3.1" panel flange.

View more technical information about the display at the Vorne Industries website.