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ToughSonic 14 Ultrasonic Sensor
Maximum Range 14 Feet (4.3 Meters)
ToughSonic 14 Ultrasonic Sensor Features
- Long range — small housing
- Rugged construction, IP68 rated
- Indoor or outdoor uses
- Straight or tapered thread options
- Two outputs plus serial data
- Serial data-only models
- Temperature compensation options
- Push-button or PC configurable
ToughSonic 14 Ultrasonic Sensor Best Applications
- Tank levels of benign liquids
- Open channel flow – flumes , weirs
- Roll diameter and web loop control
- Object presence/absence status
- Object positioning
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Tank Level
Roll Diameter
Open Channel Flow
Tough. by Design
The ToughSonic name says it all:
- Type 316 stainless steel housing (except PVC model)
- Ruggedized piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer
- Hardened & protected solid state electronics
- UV resistant, potted-in, PUR-jacketed cable
- All epoxy-potted for wet or dirty applications
- Short and overload protected outputs
- IP68 ingress rating (submersible)
Type 316 stainless steel provides superior corrosion and chemical resistance, resists pitting, and is often applied in salt water environments.
Sensors can be assembled with custom cables or connectors. Serial data-only models are available for remote monitoring and other serial data-only applications.
Smart. Engineering
ToughSonic sensors have the smarts to:
- easily connect with your equipment
- includes both analog and switch outputs
- communicates by serial data
- optimize the sensor to the application
- create stand-alone functions
- duplicate applications without re-calibration
Senix invented PC-configurable “smart sensors” in 1990 and has improved them ever since, giving you get the benefits of years of continuous improvement!
- Ready out of the box but fully adjustable with SenixVIEW software (included)
- Connect to a PC serial port or use our USB setup kit
- Wiring and mounting accessories available
Flexible. Outputs
- PLCs, motor drives, displays, PCs – you name it!
- Universal: one sensor = many applications
- 5 simultaneous industry standard outputs that are configured using SenixVIEW software
- Analogs: 0-10 VDC, 4-20 mA sourcing and 4-20 mA sinking
- Switches: Two, configurable as either sourcing (PNP) or sinking (NPN)
- All configurable to the application’s needs
PLUS EVERY ToughSonic Ultrasonic Sensor has serial data for SenixVIEW setup or user application:
- Choose RS-232 or RS-485 by sensor part number
- RS-485 recommended unless RS-232 is required
- Multi-sensor Modbus RS-485 networks
- Serial data-only models are also available
Connected. SenixVIEW Software
SenixVIEW is included at no charge, runs on a Windows PC and connects to sensors via a serial data port. Our Setup Kits provide everything needed to connect through a USB port, including power supply, sensor-PC interface and cables. SenixVIEW is not required but adds powerful configuration, test and management capability.
- View sensor measurements graphically in several different ways
- Over 60 user-adjustable parameters
- Built-in data logging, graphing, exporting and statistics facilities
- Save & retrieve setups for maintenance and sensor cloning
Sensor Adjustments Give You More Control
- Analogs: Slope, distance endpoints, analog value limits
- Switches: Setpoints, hysteresis /window features, time delays
- All Outputs: Power-on, loss of echo, loss of SYNC responses
- Serial Data: Communications and SYNC modes and functions
- Measurements: Temperature compensation, sensitivity, data filters, measure rate, gain settings and data processing filters
- Adjustments: Stored in sensor memory even when power is off
ToughSonic 14 Variations
| Part No. | Outputs |
| TSPC-30S1-485 | 2 + RS-485 |
| TSPC-30S1-485A | RS-485 only * |
| TSPC-30S1-232 | 2 + RS-232 |
| TSPC-30S1-232A | RS-232 only * |
* Serial data only models have a 4-wire cable
| Part No. | Outputs |
| TSPC-N1S1-485 | 2 + RS-485 |
| TSPC-N1S1-485A | RS-485 only * |
| TSPC-N1S1-232 | 2 + RS-232 |
| TSPC-N1S1-232A | RS-232 only * |
Specifications
| Maximum Range | 14 feet (4.3 meters) |
| Optimum Range | 10 Feet (3 meters) |
| Deadband | 0-4 in (0-102 mm) |
| Temperature | -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C) |
| Humidity | 0 to 100% operating |
| Protection | NEMA-4X, NEMA 6P, IP68 |
| Transducer | Ruggedized piezoelectric |
| Compensation | Temperature compensated (selectable in SenixVIEW) |
| Resolution | Serial data: 0.0034 in. (0.086 mm) Analog steps: 4099 (0-10 VDC), 3279 (4-20 mA) |
| Repeatability | Nominal 0.2% of range @ constant temp. Affected by target, distance, environment |
| Update Rate | 20 Hz (50 ms), SenixVIEW adjustable; affected by SenixVIEW filter selections |
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Outputs
| Output #1 | Default: 4-20 mA; SenixVIEW configurable Alternate: Configure it as a switch output |
| Output #2 | Default: Voltage, SenixVIEW configurable Alternate: Configure it as a switch output |
| Voltage Output | 0-10, 0-5 VDC or SenixVIEW configurable 10 mA maximum |
| 4-20 mA Current Loop |
Current sourcing, SenixVIEW configurable Maximum loop resistance 450Ω |
| Switch Output(s) | Output #1 and/or #2 can be a switch Each can be sinking (NPN) or sourcing (PNP) Max ratings: 150 mA @ 40 VDC Each has adjustable setpoint, polarity, hysteresis, window, time delays and more |
| RS-232 or RS-485 |
Modbus & streaming protocols 9600-115200 baud (configurable) 8 data bits, 1 stop, no parity RS-485 permits multi-sensor networks Part number determines interface |
| SYNC feature | Permits multiple sensors to operate in close proximity without cross-talk Not usable concurrently with serial data |
Mechanical
| Housing | 316 stainless steel for corrosion resistance Usable in salt water, H2S environments |
| Mounting (30 mm) |
Through hole in bracket or panel Two jam nuts included Stainless & nylon brackets available Adapters to 1-1/2 in and 2 in NPT available |
| Mounting (1-in NPT) |
Typically for tank mounting Mates with 1-in NPT female thread |
| Attached Cable | 6.5 feet (2 meters), PUR jacketed Custom lengths available Standard models: 6-wire shielded + drain Serial data only models: 4-wire + drain |
| Total Weight | 30 mm: 10.4 oz. (0.29 kg) 1-in NPT: 14.2 oz. (0.40 kg) Weights include 2 m cable |
