Introducing the REDSCAN Lite: New short-range indoor LiDAR sensor for indoor high-security environments

REDSCAN Lite is engineered to provide edge-to-edge detection in spaces other technologies can’t reach.

OPTEX, the leading global sensor manufacturer, has launched REDSCAN Lite LiDAR sensor, designed to provide extremely precise and ultra-fast, short-range detection across indoor high-security environments.

As the latest addition to OPTEX’s award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR range, the REDSCAN Lite RLS-1010L has been specifically developed to provide total coverage and protect high-risk security zones and vulnerable, narrow indoor spaces that are difficult to protect with traditional sensors. The RLS-1010L sensor can, for instance, detect intrusions in the tiny gaps between datacenter server racks within cages, or in ventilation shafts.

Developed for short-range applications, the sensor uses time-of-flight (TOF) technology to accurately and precisely detect intruders within a range of 33 x 33ft (10 x 10m) in just 100 milliseconds. The sensors perform reliably in any indoor environment. Their ability to detect intrusion is not affected by changes in temperature or lighting and can even perform in total darkness.

The sensor can be mounted horizontally to create invisible laser planes to protect skylights and ceilings, or vertically to create invisible laser walls to protect server racks, high value assets, access control turnstiles and more.

Installing and configuring the sensor is more efficient and much easier due to a range of user-friendly features. An optional Laser Alignment Tool helps installers visualize the detection area during setup; the sensor’s Automatic Area Correction setting helps prevent overspill outside of the detection zone; and the angle of the LiDAR can be adjusted to match the desired area by simply rotating the side knobs, with no power required.

Mac Kokobo, Head of Global Security Business at OPTEX, says REDSCAN Lite has been specifically developed to meet the evolving needs of customers: “In today’s modern environments, such as datacenters, spaces are becoming tighter and tighter filling with racks and processors. This latest REDSCAN Lite has been developed to meet the specific need for rapid detection in tight indoor spaces where high security is crucial. It is another example of our continuous focus, since pioneering the use of LiDAR technology for security in 2009, on developing solutions to the real-world problems of customers."

“Feedback from customers highlighted a clear need for enhanced protection in small, narrow areas and spaces.” Mac continues, “so the REDSCAN Lite sensor has been designed to fit into the narrow gaps and is engineered to provide highly accurate and fast detection in indoor spaces that other technologies simply cannot reach.”

Engineered and manufactured in Japan, the REDSCAN Lite is both TAA and NDAA compliant, making it a trusted choice for government and enterprise-level applications. It is also designed to operate unaffected by light or temperature changes, ensuring consistent performance in a variety of indoor environments.

Optional accessories, including an L-mount bracket, laser window, and area checker, further simplify deployment and customization.

The REDSCAN Lite RLS-1010L is now available. OPTEX will debut the new  REDSCAN Lite in booth 2418 at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) Expo 2025, taking place from September 29th to October 1st in New Orleans, LA.

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