The Gocator® 2490 Legal for Trade Packaging & Logistics Measurement Solution with NTEP Certification

LMI now offers an *NTEP Legal for Trade solution for the accurate data capture of multi-dimensional measurements (LxWxH) used in the calculation of dimensional weight for parcels in the shipping industry and for warehousing and logistics applications.

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Legal for Trade Solution Specifications

* Certification applies to the USA only. You can review the official certificate of conformance on the NTEP website.

Sensor Specifications


NTEP Certificate Number	22-095	Product Model	Gocator® 2490A-2-R-16-T
Device Type	Multiple Dimension Measuring Device	Field of View	38 inches (965 mm)
Application	Cuboidal objects moving on a conveyor belt, separated by 4 inches or more	Mounting Distance	73 inches (1854 mm)
Measurement	Length, Width, and Height	Measurement Range	38 inches (965 mm)

Package Specifications

Axis ID	d_min	Minimum Dimension	Maximum Dimension	Minimum Belt Speed	Maximum Belt Speed
Length	0.2 inches	2.4 inches	120.0 inches	Start / Stop 0 ft/min	500 ft/min
Width	0.2 inches	2.4 inches	36.0 inches
Height	0.1 inches	1.2 inches	36.0 inches

Legal for Trade Solution Includes

Gocator 2490A-2-R-16-T
Laser Profile Sensor

Wide field of view, single 3D sensor can be used on conveyors up to 38 inches wide
Easy to set up and run (~30 minutes) using pre-configured job files
Communicates measurements directly to Smart Display

Linear Wheel Encoder

Spring loaded for easy integration with existing conveyor systems
Encoder signal initiates 3D line profile capture for precise synchronization with belt movement

Legal for Trade
Gocator Conveyor Utility

PC-based utility for adjusting the measurement region of the sensor to match the conveyor
Visualization of laser profile used during Zero operation
Visualization of 3D surface used for package dimensioning

Smart Display

Standalone touchscreen for sensor control and display of parcel dimensions
Provides the user interface, reports alignment status, allows the user to trigger alignment
Reports measurements out of range and clears alignment if the sensor temperature changes by 5 degrees or more

System Configuration and Deployment

Conveyor Configuration

The Gocator Conveyor Utility is used to adapt the sensor to any conveyor up to 38 inches wide. The utility is used during installation and requires a Windows machine with an Ethernet connection.

Package Measurement

The Smart Display is used to report measurements captured by the sensor. It provides a touchscreen interface for the operator to Zero and Clear sensor alignment. The Smart Diplay will clear alignment automatically if ambient temperature drifts by 5 degrees or more.

Created for System Integrators and Solution Providers

Leverage Gocator 2490 to Develop Your LFT-Certified Systems

Customers interested in deploying a Legal for Trade dimensioning system at multiple sites, or integrated in an OEM machine, can purchase all components from LMI or source the required encoder and measurement display from a third-party supplier. Standalone, the LFT-certified Gocator 2490 is an ultra wide field of view 3D laser profiler that is ideal for package dimensioning applications.

About Gocator 2490
Large field of view and measurement range allows the system to adapt to the conveyor, mounting and package requirements
Able to support conveyor speeds of up to 500 feet/minute, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Certified to measure packages within 0.2 inches in length and width and 0.1 inches in height

On-sensor Jobfiles
The Gocator 2490 Legal for Trade sensor from LMI includes custom jobfiles that perform dimensioning on-sensor. These files are locked and cannot be accessed. OEM customers developing their own outbound dimensioning system can purchase the 2490 standard product and implement the same functionality. Please contact LMI to learn more.
Preconfigured jobfiles used for alignment and measurement
Sensor reports profile width to conveyor configuration utility
Sensor outputs dimensions to Smart Display over Modbus

Benefits to the System Integrator
Out-of-the-box LFT-certified device for accurate dimensional measurement
Built-in Modbus support for communication with the Smart Display
Provides control and flexibility in solution development
Cost-effective and scalable

Let’s Talk About Your Gocator 2490 Legal for Trade Packaging & Logistics Measurement Solution

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