ToughSonic CHEM 14 Level Sensor
Maximum Range 14 Feet (4.3 Meters)
ToughSonic CHEM 14 Level Sensor Features
- Non-contact level measurement
- Rugged, compact chemically resistant PVDF housing
- Short nose and deadband measures closer to full tank
- Integral cable strain relief
- IP68 rated (submersible)
- Indoor or outdoor application
- Top and bottom mounting threads
- Five outputs plus serial data
- Temperature compensation
- PC configurable
ToughSonic CHEM 14 Level Sensor Best Applications
- Chemical tank levels
- Liquid levels in tanks or open air environments
- Chemical environments compatible with PVDF
- Tanks up to 14-ft (4.3 m) tall
- 1.5 in NPT bottom thread, 1.0 in. NPT top thread
Open Channel Flow
Chemicals
Tank Level
Tough. by Design
The ToughSonic name says it all:
- Injection molded PVDF (Kynar®) for superior chemical resistance
- Ruggedized piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer, potted in place
- 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) ∗
Injection molded PVDF (Kynar) for superior chemical resistance
Kynar® is a registered tradename of Arkema Corporation
Sensors can be assembled with custom cables or connectors. Serial data-only models are available for remote monitoring and other serial data-only applications.
∗ Measurement is unreliable when submersed
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 CHEM 14 Variations
ToughSonic CHEM 14
Top or Bottom Mounted
Manual
Data Sheet
Upgrading from a CHEM 10
Arkema Kynar Chemical Resistance Chart
3D Models
| Part No. | Outputs |
| LVL-140-485 | 5 + RS-485 |
| LVL-140-485A | RS-485 only * |
| LVL-140-232 | 5 + RS-232 |
| LVL-140-232A | RS-232 only * |
* Serial data only models have 4-wire cables
Specifications
| Maximum Range | 14 feet (4.3 meters) |
| Optimum Range | 4 in. to 10 ft (100 mm to 3 meters) |
| Temperature | -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C) |
| Humidity | 0 to 100% operating |
| Protection | NEMA-4X, NEMA 6P, IP68 |
| Transducer | Chemically isolated piezoelectric |
| Compensation | Temperature compensated SenixVIEW selected options |
| 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
| Voltage Output | 0-10, 0-5 VDC or SenixVIEW customized Maximum output current 10 mA |
| Current Loops (x 2) |
Two 4-20 mA current loops: Current sourcing and current sinking Max loop resistance 450 ohms each SenixVIEW customized Both share calibration parameters |
| Switches (x 2) |
Two switches, SenixVIEW customized 150 mA max @ 40 VDC max SenixVIEW selected as sinking (NPN) or sourcing (PNP) Adjustable setpoint, polarity, hysteresis, ON timing, OFF timing |
| Serial Data Interface | Modbus & streaming protocols 9600-115200 baud (configurable) 8 data bits, 1 stop, no parity RS-485 permits multi-sensor networks Part number determines interface |
Mechanical
| Housing | Injection moulded, chemically resistant Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) Also known as Kynar, a registered tradename of Arkema Inc. |
| Mounting | Top mount: 1-inch NPT Bottom: 1-1/2 in. NPT |
| Cable | Potted into sensor, pigtail termination 6.5 feet (2 meters), PUR jacketed Custom lengths available Standard models: 9-wire shielded + drain Serial data-only models: 4-wire + drain |
| Weight | 21.2 oz. (0.60 kg) Weight includes 6.5 ft (2 meter) cable |
