ToughSonic Distance and Level sensors
Senix ToughSonic® ultrasonic sensors measure level and distance through the air using ultrasonic sound waves. They provide fast, reliable non-contact measurements at distances up to 50 feet (15.2 meters). Thousands of Senix sensors are in use worldwide in some of the most demanding distance measurement environments
General Purpose Ultrasonic Sensors
All Senix General Purpose Sensors come standard with 316 stainless steel housings, ruggedized piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers, epoxy potting, rear status indicators and a permanently attached 2 meter cable. These rugged, IP68 immersion-rated sensors can be used indoors or outdoors.
ToughSonic 3 – Maximum Range 91cm (3 ft.)
ToughSonic 14 – Maximum Range 4.3m (14 ft.)
ToughSonic 30 – Maximum Range 9.1m (30 ft.)
ToughSonic 50 – Maximum Range 15.2m (50 ft.)
Features:
- 1.88 inch (48 millimeter) type 316 stainless steel housing.
- Sealed epoxy potting for wet and dirty applications.
- Ruggedized piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer, potted in place.
- Hardened ToughSonic internal electronics.
- UV resistant, potted-in, 9-wire cable.
- Short and overload protected input / output.
Remote Water Level Measurement
Senix ultrasonic sensors are used in highly sophisticated environmental and industrial applications that measure remote bodies of water: ponds, streams, canals and even oceans. These systems typically involve remote, solar-powered ultrasonic level sensors transmitting measurements to centralised management system via cellular, satellite or radio communications. ToughSonic sensors provide the accuracy, long-term durability, digital communications and rapid time-to-first-measurement speed that makes remote water level measurement systems practical.
Irrigation Management
Severe drought and population growth are prompting unprecedented investment in the automation of irrigation distribution systems. Traditional infrastructure, including manual gates and mechanical water level measurement, cannot provide the accuracy or control necessary to reduce waste and fairly distribute scarce water resources to industry and the environment. Automated irrigation management systems use ultrasonic sensors to accurately measure and transmit water level and flow data via advanced computer networks. That data drives automated irrigation gates, pumps, valves and other infrastructure to precisely manage water distribution.
For example, water level sensors positioned on either side of an automated irrigation gate allow for precise water releases based on real-time level data. Releases can be triggered from command centres far from the actual gate. Similarly, water level sensors mounted over weirs transmit accurate water flow measurement. Tributary streams and rivers upstream of irrigation systems are often monitored by ultrasonic level sensors in order to predict the total water resources coming into a system for distribution.
Flood Monitoring
As extreme flooding events are becoming increasingly common around the world, ultrasonic level sensors are being used in sophisticated networks to monitor streams and rivers in areas prone to flooding. Real-time water level data feed advanced hydrologic models to predict peak flood levels and timing. Accurate advance warning of flood levels can save lives and reduce disaster management costs.
Weather Modelling and Forecasting
Weather research and water resource forecasting rely, in part, on the accurate monitoring and modelling of water, snow and ice levels. Remote weather stations equipped with non-contact ultrasonic sensors measure water levels in warmer months and snow and ice levels in colder months.
Ultrasonic water level sensors are also used in coastal areas to provide real time monitoring of sea level and tidal action. Sensors mounted on piers or over coastal bridges can detect storm surges and even Tsunamis before they hit population centres.
ToughSonic 3 |
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| Maximum Range: | 91 centimetres (3 feet) |
| Optimum Range: | 61 centimetres (24 inches) |
ToughSonic 14 |
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| Maximum Range: | 4.3 metres (14 feet) |
| Optimum Range: | 102 millimetres – 3 metres (4 inches – 10 feet) |
General Specifications |
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| Temperature: | -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) |
| Humidity: | 0 to 100% operating |
| Protection: | NEMA-4X, NEMA-6P, IP68 |
| Transducer: | Ruggedized piezoelectric |
| Compensation: | Temperature compensated |
| Resolution: | Digital: 0.086 millimetres (0.0034 inches); Analogue: 4099 steps (0-10 VDC), 3279 steps (4-20 mA) |
| Repeatability | Nominal 0.2% of range @ constant temp. Affected by target, distance, environment |
| Update Rate | 20 Hz (50 ms), SenixVIEW adjustable; also affected by SenixVIEW filter selections |
| Outputs | |
| Voltage Output: | 0-10, 0-5 VDC or SenixVIEW customised; 10 mA max. |
| Current Loop: | 4-20 mA or SenixVIEW customised, current sourcing, max. loop 450Ω, teachable endpoints |
| Sinking Switch: | 150 mA max. @ 40 VDC max., teachable set point & polarity, fault indication |
| Sourcing Switch: | 150 mA max. @ input voltage, teachable set point & polarity, fault indication |
| Output Select: | Defaults are voltage & current loop |
| RS-232, RS-485: | Modbus protocol, 9600 to 115200 baud (selectable), 8 data bits, 1 stop, no parity |
| SYNC feature: | Permits up to 32 sensors to operate in close proximity without interference |
| Mechanical | |
| Mounting: | M30 – 1.5 thread |
| Attached Cable: | 2 metres (6.5 feet) |
| Total Weight: | 0.29 kilograms (10.4 ounces) |
ToughSonic 30 |
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| Maximum Range: | 9.1 metres (30 feet) |
| Optimum Range: | 25.4 cm – 6.1m (10 inches – 20 feet) |
| Resolution | Digital: 0.172 mm (0.0068 in.); Analogue: 4099 steps (0-10 VDC), 3279 steps (4-20 mA) |
| Update Rate: | 10 Hz (100 ms), SenixVIEW adjustable; affected by SenixVIEW filter selections |
| Mounting | 1.5 inch NPT thread, top or bottom |
ToughSonic 50 |
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| Maximum Range: | 15.2 metres (50 feet) |
| Optimum Range: | 30.5 centimetres – 10 metres (1 foot – 33 feet) |
| Resolution: | Digital: 0.3438 mm (0.0135 in.); Analogue steps: 4099 (0-10 VDC), 3279 (4-20 mA) |
| Update Rate: | 5 Hz (200 ms), SenixVIEW adjustable; affected by SenixVIEW filter selections |
| Mounting: | 2.3 inch clamp, 1.5 inch NPT or 2.5 inch NPT |
General Specifications |
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| Repeatability | Nominal 0.2% of range @ constant temp. Affected by target, distance, environment |
| Temperature: | -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) |
| Humidity: | 0 to 100% operating |
| Protection: | NEMA-4X, NEMA 6P, IP68 |
| Transducer: | Ruggedized piezoelectric |
| Compensation: | Temperature compensated |
| Outputs | |
| Voltage Output: | 0-10, 0-5 VDC or SenixVIEW customised; 10mA max |
| Current Loop #1: | Current sourcing 4-20 mA or PC customised, max. loop 450Ω |
| Current Loop #2: | Current sinking 4-20 mA or PC customised, max. loop 450Ω |
| Sinking Switch: | 150 mA max. @ 40 VDC max., teachable set point & polarity, fault indication |
| Sourcing Switch: | 150 mA max. @ input voltage, teachable set point & polarity, fault indication |
| RS-232, RS-485: | Modbus protocol, 9600-115200 baud (selectable), 8 data bits, 1 stop, no parity |
| SYNC feature: | Permits up to 32 sensors to operate in close proximity without interference |
| Mechanical | |
| Attached Cable | 2 metres (6.5 feet) |
| Total Weight | 0.64 kg (22.6 oz.) |
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UA-KIT-USB-232
SenixVIEW USB setup kit for ToughSonic Ultrasonic Sensors with RS-232 Interface. -
UA-KIT-USB-485
SenixVIEW USB Setup Kit for ToughSonic Ultrasonic Sensors with RS-485 Interface. -
UA-TS-TB
Universal Wiring Termination Board for ToughSonic ultrasonic sensors. -
UA-TS-TB-2RYC
Use to control valves, pumps and small motors with a ToughSonic sensor and avoid the need for other logic devices.