CANrange™- Time-of-Flight Proximity Sensor

The CANrange™ is a precision CAN-enabled Time-of-Flight sensor designed for robotics, FRC, and automation applications requiring reliable distance and proximity detection. This innovative sensor measures the distance to objects in front of it and offers customizable proximity thresholds to emulate traditional non-contact sensors, delivering adaptable and accurate performance for your robot or automation system.

Fully integrated with the Phoenix 6 API, CANrange™ supports a variety of measurement modes, high-speed sampling, and easy calibration, making it ideal for both competitive FRC teams and professional automation projects.

Key Features

• Time-of-Flight CAN-enabled sensor with 1–300 cm detection range
• Configurable proximity detection for emulating popular no-contact sensors
• Supports 100 Hz sampling rate in short range mode, along with configurable sampling rate up to 50 Hz in both short and long range mode.
• Factory-calibrated for precise measurements out of the box
• Fully enclosed sensor for protection against debris and environment
• Seamless integration with Phoenix 6 API, Phoenix Pro licensing, and compatible CTR Electronics devices
• Three measurement modes: Short Range, Long Range, and 100Hz Short Range
• Reverse polarity protection and ESD protection up to 30 kV
• Class 1 laser eye safety compliant (IEC 60825-1:2014)
  

Product Benefits

• High Precision: Provides 1 mm resolution for precise positioning and obstacle detection.
  
• Versatile Integration: Configurable sampling rates and distance ranges allow easy adaptation to custom robotics and automation systems.
  
• Reliable Performance: Pre-calibrated and fully enclosed sensor ensures consistent operation in FRC, robotics labs, and industrial environments.
  
• Phoenix 6 Compatibility: Direct integration with CTR Electronics software ecosystem (Phoenix Pro) enables real-time monitoring, feedback, and control.

Measurement Modes

• Short Range
  • Up to 100 cm distance
  • User configurable sensor sampling rate 5-50Hz
• Long Range
  • Up to 300 cm distance
  • User configurable sensor sampling rate 5-50Hz
• 100Hz Short Range
  • Up to 100 cm distance
  • Sensor sampling rate fixed at 100Hz