SEN0492 in sunlight

I am using SEN0492 sensors (Laser Ranging Distance Sensor RS485) and they are usually working fine, except when they are in a very bright environment full of sunlight. I understand that intense sun (shining onto the sensor surface itself, but also just having lots of reflected sunlight all around) can mess with these kind of sensors. 

Do you have any recommendations on how to deal with this problem?
Physical filters?
Any specific sensor settings?
 

The sensors are configured for the short-distance measurement mode.