Senix® ultrasonic sensors measure the distance or presence of target objects by sending
a pulsed ultrasound wave at the object and then measuring the time for the sound echo to
return. Knowing the speed of sound, the sensor can determine the distance of the object.
Measures Distance: The distance to the target is measured, not just its presence
Long and Short Range: Objects can be sensed from 1.7 inches to 50 feet
(varies with model)
High Resolution: Precise discrimination of target position changes
Proportional Outputs: All analog, switch and data outputs are range dependent
Ambient Light Levels: Unaffected by ambient light levels
Optical Characteristics of Target: Unaffected by the transparency, reflectivity,
opacity or color of the target object
Surface Characteristics: Target surface texture is generally not a problem
Special Features of Senix® Technology
Detects Weak Targets: Senix® ultrasonic sensors utilize a highly
sensitive transducer capable of detecting small or weak targets such as
cloth, non-woven materials and wires.
PC and Pushbutton Configurable: For basic installation all Senix®
models are push-button configured. Additional capability including advanced
operating parameter adjustment, graphical display, strip chart display,
statistics and data logging are available using our SoftSpan™
configuration software with any Senix® ULTRA-U
Family
or Modular sensor model. The
software connects to the sensor via a PC COM port (serial data RS-232).
Multiple I/O: Dry Environment and Modular sensors can have one or more analog,
switch/relay and data
outputs operating simultaneously. Dry Environment sensor models include several
standard interfaces in a small cylindrical package, while Modular sensor
models are configured to exact needs by adding user-installed modules.
Simple Adjustment: All models are push-button adjustable and most
are computer adjustable for simplicity and flexibility. Push-button adjustment eliminates
the need for touchy potentiometer adjustments found in other sensors.
One Model for Many Uses: Our Dry Environment and Modular sensor models have
many features, interfaces and options. You can select one sensor package
type that meets your general needs and tailor it to many different
applications: (1) use it at long or short range, (2) connect any of several
available interfaces and (3) enable or disable any of many available sensor
parameters to optimize each particular application.
Applications are Quickly and Easily Duplicated: Using our SoftSpan™ configuration
software you can set the sensor up the way you want, get visible feedback
during the installation process, then save the setup on disk for later
reference or duplication. Clone an application in 30 seconds!
Built-in Sophistication: With SoftSpan™
you simply "turn on" built-in features such as temperature compensation, data processing filters,
response time filters, measurement rate, interface selections & modes, response to
target loss and much more.
Package and interconnect options: Self-contained or remote transducers,
cylindrical or rectangular, connector or terminal block terminations, and more allow you
to select the model that best meets your needs.
Custom and OEM: Senix® can provide special packaging, add features to our products
to give you added value, or design sensors meeting your exact requirements.
General Specifications
General Specifications apply to all Senix® products. Refer to specific models
for detailed specifications.
Power Input: DC all models, AC input options available for Modular
sensors
Adjustment: All models are push-button
adjustable for basic setup. ULTRA-U Family and
Modular sensors are additionally PC
configurable using SoftSpan™.
Update Rate: 20 Hz nominal, adjustable from 2 to 120 Hz on PC-configurable models
