{"product_id":"meskernel-ptgc-12x-1200m-laser-rangefinder-module","title":"Meskernel PTGC-12X 1200m Laser Rangefinder Module, UART-TTL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/collections\/meskernel\"\u003eMeskernel\u003c\/a\u003e PTGC-12X is a compact 905 nm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/collections\/laser-distance-sensors\"\u003elaser distance sensor\u003c\/a\u003e module for long-range measurement and embedded integration. It reaches at least 1200 m on a 70%-reflective building target when visibility is at least 6 km, with a 5 m minimum range on a 90%-reflective white plate. A 3.3 V UART-TTL interface supports single-shot and continuous ranging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 22 ±0.5 g and nominally Ø23 × 40 mm, the module suits space-constrained ranging assemblies. Its six-pin connection provides power, serial communication and an active-low enable input for host-controlled operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-range laser measurement with explicit target-reflectivity and visibility conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 3 Hz on the same target, or 2 Hz when switching between targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e±0.7 m accuracy at distances up to 100 m; distance-dependent accuracy beyond 100 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass 1, 905 ±10 nm laser with approximately 8 mrad receiver field of view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle, continuous and stop-ranging commands, startup self-test and configurable serial baud rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive-low enable control and a low-power state for host-managed measurement cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePTGC-12X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum ranging distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥1200 m on a building target with 70% reflectivity and visibility ≥6 km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum ranging distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 m on a white plate with 90% reflectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAccuracy on a building target\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ed ≤100 m: ±0.7 m; d \u0026gt;100 m: ±(0.7 + 0.004 × d) m, where d is distance in meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMeasurement frequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Hz for continuous measurement of the same target; 2 Hz when switching targets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDetection rate \/ false alarm rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥98% \/ ≤1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUART, 3.3 V TTL logic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSupply voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 3.3 ±0.1 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUART default \/ data \/ frame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115200 bps; 8 data bits; 8-byte frames\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConfigurable baud rates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 56000, 57600, 115200, 128000 and 230400 bps; changes take effect after restart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating power at 3.3 V input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤1.5 W at 25°C; ≤1.3 W at −20°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStartup plus first measurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStartup ≤500 ms, plus approximately 46 ms at close range or 458 ms at long range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLaser wavelength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e905 ±10 nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLaser class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass 1 (IEC 60825-1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTypical beam divergence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤10 mrad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAverage laser power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.23 mW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReceiver field of view\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 8 mrad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModule dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Ø23 × 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModule weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 ±0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVibration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–50–5 Hz, 1 octave\/min, 2.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−20 to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−25 to +75°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMTBF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥1500 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-range performance depends on target reflectivity, visibility and the measurement setup. The stated 1200 m condition is a building target; it is not a guaranteed range for every surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring and Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the included power cable with the A1002WV-S-6P connector. Keep the supply within 3.2–3.4 V and use 3.3 V TTL signal levels. Do not connect the module directly to a 5 V supply or an RS232 voltage-level port.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePin 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGND\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePin 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 V DC power input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePin 3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNC — leave unconnected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePin 4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTTL_TXD — module serial transmit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePin 5\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTTL_RXD — module serial receive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePin 6\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnable — pull low to start normal operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the module TXD to the host RXD and module RXD to the host TXD, with a shared ground. Pull the enable pin low for operation; drive it high to enter the low-power state. The module does not respond to commands while its MCU is off in that state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor PC testing, use a compatible 3.3 V USB-to-TTL adapter and DEG-Tools software. Select the correct COM port and start with 115200 bps. The USB adapter is separate from the included module and power cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSerial protocol essentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrames begin with hexadecimal 55 AA. Commands use an 8-byte frame. The transmit checksum is the low eight bits of the sum of bytes 3–7; the reply checksum includes bytes 1–7. Ranging replies use STA = 1 for success and DIS_H \/ DIS_L for the distance value, encoded as ten times the distance in meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSingle measurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 AA 88 FF FF FF FF 84\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContinuous measurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 AA 89 FF FF FF FF 85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStop ranging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 AA 8E FF FF FF FF 8A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaud-rate changes take effect after restart. Angle-measurement commands require a version fitted with an angle sensor; angle sensing is not specified as part of this configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptical window and mechanical installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a separate protective optical window, H-K9L optical glass or fused quartz is suitable. Use a 2–4 mm window thickness, an air gap below 0.5 mm, and align the emission axis with the window normal. A wedge angle tolerance of ≤3 arcmin is recommended. For 905 nm operation, use an antireflection coating covering 855–955 nm with ≥99.5% transmittance. Hydrophobic or hard coatings can be selected for the installation environment. Confirm the effective aperture and clearances before fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanical drawing includes a 40 mm overall length, a 32 mm reference length, a 16.18 mm board envelope, a Ø22.50 ±0.05 mm feature and a Ø23 mm feature with +0\/−0.04 mm tolerance. Preserve the exposed electronics within an appropriate integration enclosure; no waterproof enclosure is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact aviation and UAV ranging assemblies where module size, weight and serial output matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelecommunications and geological measurement systems that need long-range distance data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor distance-measurement equipment using host-controlled single or continuous ranging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Meskernel PTGC-12X laser ranging module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB-to-TTL adapter, host controller and integration enclosure are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it measure every target at 1200 m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The 1200 m specification applies to a 70%-reflective building target with visibility of at least 6 km. Lower reflectivity or poorer visibility can reduce useful range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect it directly to USB or RS232?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe module uses 3.3 V UART-TTL. A compatible USB-to-TTL adapter or suitable interface conversion is required for other electrical interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this configuration include angle measurement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngle sensing is not specified for this configuration. The protocol's angle command applies only to hardware fitted with an angle sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ptgc-12x-six-pin-connector.webp?v=1793588194\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ptgc-12x-six-pin-connector.webp?v=1793588194\" alt=\"PTGC-12X six-pin connector numbering\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eA1002WV-S-6P connector: match the numbered pins to the wiring table above.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ptgc-12x-mechanical-dimensions.webp?v=1793588194\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ptgc-12x-mechanical-dimensions.webp?v=1793588194\" alt=\"PTGC-12X mechanical dimensions in millimeters\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eMechanical reference: 40 mm overall length and nominal 23 mm front diameter. Dimensions are in millimeters.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ptgc-12x-optics-layout.webp?v=1793588199\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ptgc-12x-optics-layout.webp?v=1793588199\" alt=\"PTGC-12X optical and circuit-board layout\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eOptical and circuit-board arrangement for integration planning.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ptgc-12x-optical-window.webp?v=1793588199\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ptgc-12x-optical-window.webp?v=1793588199\" alt=\"Optical window placement reference with less than 0.5 mm air gap\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eOptical-window integration reference; confirm final aperture clearances for your assembly.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ptgc-12x-software-reference.webp?v=1793588201\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ptgc-12x-software-reference.webp?v=1793588201\" alt=\"English guide to the DEG-Tools ranging software controls\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eTranslated interface guide for DEG-Tools. Installed software language and layout may differ.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"Meskernel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68402876678368,"sku":"PTGC-12X-001","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/3210\/3904\/files\/meskernel-ptgc-12x-01.webp?v=1793588185","url":"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/ar\/products\/meskernel-ptgc-12x-1200m-laser-rangefinder-module","provider":"RCDrone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}