Description

The ToughSonic sensors use ultrasonic sound waves to measure distances through air. This technology has distinct advantages over mechanical, optical and radar technologies. Ultrasonic sound waves are unaffected by ambient light, target colour, transparency or reflectivity and the target area can be much wider than optical sensor allowing small and large objects to be easily detected. The ultrasound waves are non-contact, which last longer and require less maintenance than contact sensors that are more prone to corrosion, scaling and coating.

Optimal Range	10 Feet (3m)	20 Feet (6.1m)	33 Feet (10m)
Max Range	14 Feet (4.3m)	30 Feet (9.1m)	50 Feet (15.2m)
Mounting	30mm Threaded housing	1½” NPT threaded on both ends, smooth middle for clamping	3 Options: Clamping bracket; 1½”NPT rear thread; or  PVC body with 2½” threads on both ends.
Outputs	2 SenixView selected outputs per model plus serial data	5 simultaneous outputs plus serial data	5 Simultaneous outputs plus serial data
Push Button “Teach”	Yes	Yes	No
Electrical Connection	2m 6-core cable	2m 9-core cable	2m 9-core cable
Power Supply	10-30vDC, typical 24vDC. Sensitivity reduced below 15vDC & Min 15vDC for 0-10V output.
Housing	Marine grade 316 Stainless Steel, epoxy potted and sealed
Operating Environment	-40 to +70°C, 0-100% RH.
Protection	IP68, NEMA-4x, NEMA-6P

The ToughSonic sensors are very versatile and the SenixView software allows the units to be easily rescaled, configured, cloned, addressed and synchronised with other sensors. Simultaneous outputs are available in programmable 4-20mA or 0-10V analogue outputs and PNP or NPN switches (configurable as sinking or sourcing). The RS485 serial output can link to an addressable network using the Modbus protocol.