Senix's Glossary of Terms
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An output type that can vary proportional to measured distance. Analog output types can be either current loop outputs or voltage outputs.
The maximum value of an analog output.<br><br>
For example, the Analog High Limit value for a 4-20 mA current loop analog output is 20 mA. Computer-configurable models allow this value to be user-entered.
The minimum value of an analog output.<br><br>
For example, the Analog Low Limit value for a 0-10 VDC analog output is 0 volts. Computer-configurable models allow this value to be user-entered.
The range of distances between the two analog endpoints, within which the analog output will vary between the analog low limit and analog high limit in proportion to the measured distance.
An analog output type that drives an electrical current proportional to measured distance.<br><br>
Senix sensors can provide industry standard 4-20 mA current loop outputs. Computer-configurable models allow user-entered analog limits.
A distance band, starting at zero distance, within which the sensor cannot measure distance.<br><br>
The deadband varies with each sensor model. Targets within the deadband may still be detected, but their distance cannot be determined.
One end of the analog window. Two endpoints define the analog window.
The difference between the distance that a switch turns ON and the distance that same switch turns OFF.<br><br>
This distance can be entered on some computer-configurable models to implement simple control systems.
An enclosure rating that identifies how susceptible a product is to the entry—or ingress—of external objects or liquids.
The repetitive rate at which the sensor performs distance measurements.
The range of distances between the minimum range and maximum range values.
The maximum distance at which the sensor will detect a target and report distance. Computer-configurable models allow this value to be user-entered.
The minimum distance at which the sensor will begin to detect a target and report distance. Computer-configurable models allow this value to be user-entered.
An electrical interface standard used to transfer information using serial data communications.<br><br>
This is a single-ended interface with a specified maximum range of 15 meters (50 feet) that typically supports one device.
An electrical interface standard used to transfer information using serial data communications.<br><br>
This is a differential interface with a specified maximum range of 600 meters (2000 feet) that is capable of supporting multiple addressable devices.
Senix's software product used to adjust all computer-configurable sensor models.
A method of transferring information using a sequential (serial) on/off pattern to encode the data. Two common industry standards are RS-232 and RS-485.<br><br>
SensorView™ software uses serial data communications to configure sensors and to convey sensor measurements.
The measured distance at which a switch output turns ON.
An output type that is either ON or OFF. Most switches are solid state outputs. Some are relay outputs.
A range of distances within which a switch output will be set to a defined state when a target is within the window and the opposite state when it is not. This feature is only available on some computer-configurable models.
Any object or material that reflects ultrasonic energy back to the sensor, thus allowing the sensor to measure its distance.
A Senix product feature that uses the sensor’s push-button to tell the sensor to store a current target distance measurement into memory and automatically calibrate the output(s).
Converts one form of energy to another.<br><br>
Senix ultrasonic sensors use combination ultrasonic transducers that produce AND detect ultrasonic signals.
A sound wave with a frequency greater than 20,000 Hz, typically above the range of human hearing.
An analog output type that drives an electrical voltage proportional to measured distance.<br><br>
Senix sensors can provide industry standard 0-10 and 0-5 VDC outputs. Computer-configurable models allow user-entered analog limits.
The distance at the front surface of the sensor. Sensors cannot measure to zero distance, but only as close as the deadband.
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