Alternative to · LightWare SF30/D
LightWare SF30/D alternative: ERDI laser rangefinder modules compared
The LightWare SF30/D is a high-speed single-beam LiDAR. The ERDI modules below match it on interface and range class; every figure is the published one, with the LightWare SF30/D values copied from LightWare's own page on 2026-11-06.
What LightWare publishes for the LightWare SF30/D
- See the vendor site for the current SF30 range options
Source: LightWare product page, captured 2026-11-06.
ERDI modules in the same class
| Model | Published range | Wavelength | Interface | Accuracy | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRF100H | 0.05–100 m (90% reflectivity); 0.05–30 m (10% reflectivity) | 905 nm | UART, IIC | ±10 cm (<10 m); 1% (≥10 m) | 20 ± 2 g | From $80 per unit |
| LRF200H | 0.05–200 m (90% reflectivity); 0.05–70 m (10% reflectivity) | 905 nm | UART, IIC | ±10 cm (<10 m); 1% (≥10 m) | 20 ± 2 g | From $100 per unit |
| LRF300H | 0.05–300 m (90% reflectivity); 0.05–100 m (10% reflectivity) | 905 nm | UART, IIC | ±10 cm (<10 m); 1% (≥10 m) | 20 ± 2 g | From $140 per unit |
| LRF600H | 0.05–600 m (90% reflectivity); 0.05–200 m (10% reflectivity) | 905 nm | UART/IIC | ±10 cm (<10 m); 1% (≥10 m) | 20 ± 2 g | From $160 per unit |
| LR1000D23 | White building: 4 m – 1,000 m (max. 1,200 m at night); vegetation ≥ 750 m | 905 nm ± 5 nm | UART-TTL, customizable | δ ≤ 100 cm, 5 m ≤ d < 1000 m¹) (Standard version: ±1 m) | ≈ 20 g | From $110 per unit |
| LR1000E2 | 4–1,000 m | 905 ± 5 nm | UART-TTL | ±1 m (D ≤ 400 m); ±(1 + 0.001D) m (D > 400 m) | ≤10 g | From $30 per unit |
| LR1000E4 | 4–1,000 m | 905 ± 5 nm | UART-TTL | ±1 m (D ≤ 400 m); ±(1 + 0.001D) m (D > 400 m) | ≤10 g | From $30 per unit |
| SPD1200N3 | 3–1,000 m | 905 ± 5 nm | UART, 3.3 V TTL; customizable | ±0.5 m at d ≤100 m; ±(0.5 m + 0.00075d) for 100 m < d… | ≤6 g | From $37 per unit |
| LR1200D23 | 4 m – 1,200 m (max. 1,200 m) | 905 nm ± 5 nm | UART - TTL, customizable | δ ≤ ±1 m, 4 m ≤ d < 1000 m¹) (Standard version: ±1 m) | ≈ 20 g | From $130 per unit |
| LR1200E2 | 4–1,200 m | 905 ± 5 nm | UART-TTL | Both sources give ±1 m (6 m ≤ D < 500 m) and ±(0.5 m +… | ≤10 g | From $35 per unit |
| LR1200E4 | 4–1,200 m | 905 ± 5 nm | UART-TTL | ±1 m (D ≤ 400 m); ±(1 + 0.001D) m (D > 400 m) | ≤10 g | From $35 per unit |
| LRF1200A1 | 5–1,200 m | 905 nm | UART, 3.3 V TTL | ±1 m (5 m ≤ L ≤ 100 m); ±(1 + 0.004L) m (L > 100 m) | 18 g | From $35 per unit |
| SPD1200N0 | Catalog range 0.2–1,200 m. A 1,500 m night-time figure appears in the source under… | 905 nm ±5 nm | UART-TTL (customizable) | ±0.3 m (D ≤100 m); ±0.3 m + D × 0.7‰ (100 m < D <1,200 m) | ≈5 g | From $35 per unit |
| SPD1200N2 | Catalog range 0.2–1,200 m. A 1,500 m night-time figure appears in the source under… | 905 nm ±5 nm | UART-TTL (customizable) | ±0.3 m (D ≤100 m); ±0.3 m + D × 0.7‰ (100 m < D <1,200 m) | ≤5 g | From $35 per unit |
| SPD1200N4 | Catalog range 0.2–1,200 m. A 1,500 m night-time figure appears in the source under… | 905 nm ±5 nm | UART-TTL (customizable) | ±0.3 m (D ≤100 m); ±0.3 m + D × 0.7‰ (100 m < D <1,200 m) | ≈5 g | From $35 per unit |
| SPD1200S2 | Catalog range: 0.2–1,200 m. Sources also report a 1,500 m night-time maximum under… | 905nm±5nm | UART-TTL, Customizable | ±0.3m (≤400m)±0.5m + d × 0.1% (400m＜d＜1,200m) | ≤10g | From $150 per unit |
| SPD1200Z2 | Catalog range: 0.2–1,200 m; strong sunlight or low visibility may reduce range. Sources… | 905nm±5nm | UART-TTL, Customizable | Current published table and archived factory PDF: ±0.2 m… | ≈6g | From $150 per unit |
| SPD1200ZG | 0.1–1,200 m | 905 ± 5 nm | UART-TTL; customizable | ±0.5 m at d ≤100 m; ±(0.5 m + 0.0007d) for 100 m < d <1,200… | ≤5 g | From $80 per unit |
| LR1500D23 | 4 m – 1,500 m | 905 nm ± 5 nm | UART - TTL, customizable | δ ≤ ±1 m, 4 m ≤ d < 1000 m¹) (Standard version: ±1 m) | ≈ 20 g | From $140 per unit |
| LR1500E2 | 4–1,500 m | 905 ± 5 nm | UART-TTL | Both sources give ±1 m (6 m ≤ D < 500 m) and ±(0.5 m +… | ≤10 g | From $40 per unit |
| LR1500E4 | 4–1,500 m | 905 ± 5 nm | UART-TTL | ±1 m (D ≤ 400 m); ±(1 + 0.001D) m (D > 400 m) | ≤10 g | From $40 per unit |
| LRF1500H | 0.05–1,500 m (90% reflectivity); 0.05–300 m (10% reflectivity) | 905 nm | UART/IIC | ±10 cm (<10 m); 1% (≥10 m) | 20 ± 2 g | From $180 per unit |
How to compare fairly
Compare range on the same target reflectivity, check that the interface and logic level match your host, and compare the published single-unit price including shipping. ERDI prices and quantity bands are public on each model page; drivers for ArduPilot, ROS 2, Arduino and Raspberry Pi are open in erdi-lrf-drivers. The open module database holds both vendors' figures with sources.
FAQ
Which ERDI module is closest to the LightWare SF30/D?
By published range class and interface, the closest ERDI models are LRF100H, LRF200H, LRF300H. Check the range condition on each before deciding; the vendors quote different targets.
Which is the lowest-priced ERDI alternative to the LightWare SF30/D?
Among the models listed, the LR1000E2 has the lowest published price, From $30 per unit with shipping included.
Which is the lightest ERDI alternative to the LightWare SF30/D?
The SPD1200N0 at ≈5 g is the lightest of the models listed.
Why does every range figure show a condition?
Vendors measure range on different targets (white board, building, 10 percent reflectivity) and in different visibility. A number without its condition cannot be compared, so this page lists the condition next to each range.
Related guides
Model records
Open the model page for the full specification table, downloads, published price and ordering.
- LRF100H — LRF100H 905 nm LiDAR Distance Sensor
- LRF200H — LRF200H 905 nm LiDAR Distance Sensor
- LRF300H — LRF300H 905 nm LiDAR Distance Sensor
- LRF600H — LRF600H 905 nm LiDAR Distance Sensor
- LR1000D23 — LR1000D23 905 nm Laser Rangefinder Module
- LR1000E2 — LR1000E2 905 nm Laser Rangefinder Module
- LR1000E4 — LR1000E4 905 nm Laser Rangefinder Module
- SPD1200N3 — SPD1200N3 905 nm Laser Rangefinder Module