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ToughSonic 30 Ultrasonic Level & Distance Sensor - TSPC-15S Series

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• Optimum Range: 20 ft. (6.1 m)
• Max Range: 30 ft. (9.1 m)
• Temperature: -40 to 158 ℉ (-40 to 70℃)
• Humidity: 0 to 100% operating
• Outputs: Five selectable, plus serial data
• Transducer: Ruggedized piezoelectric
• Compensation: Temperature compensated
• Protection: NEMA-4X, NEMA-6P, IP68

Model Number: TSPC-15S Series
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Product Specification

ToughSonic 30 Level & Distance Sensor
Windows PC or Button Setup, Waterproof, Multiple Outputs

The ToughSonic 30 ultrasonic sensor has a maximum range of 30 feet (9.1 meters). Like all ToughSonic sensors, it's built for durability and ease of use in tough industrial environments. It's fully immersible, corrosion resistant, shock resistant and all around tough. It is also fully configurable with SenixVIEW software.

ultrasonic sensors housed in stainless steelThe 1.5 inch (38.1 mm) housing has 1.5 inch NPT threading on each end and a smooth middle section for a variety of mounting options. This sensor has a 9-wire cable that allows up to six simultaneous serial, analog and/or switch outputs. These workhorse sensors are used around the world in remote monitoring and demanding factory environments.

For other sensor sizes and ranges or for chemically resistant sensors, please see the full line of ToughSonic and ToughSonic CHEM sensors.

Non-Contact Ultrasonic Distance & Level Measurement

ToughSonic ultrasonic sensors are built Tough with:
• 1.88 inch (48 millimeter) type 316 stainless steel housing.
• Sealed epoxy potting for wet and dirty applications.
• Ruggedized piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer, potted in place.
• Hardened ToughSonic internal electronics.
• UV resistant, potted-in, 9-wire cable.
• Short and overload protected input / output.

ToughSonic ultrasonic sensors are built Smart with:
• SenixVIEW configuration and analysis software controls more than 60 performance parameters and dozens of viewing, analysis and maintenance options.
• Multi-sensor network capable.
• Up to six simultaneous, industry standard outputs.

TSPC-15S Series Ultrasonic Level & Distance Sensor Specifications

Optimum Range	20 ft. (6.1 m)	Max Range	30 ft. (9.1 m)
Deadband	Typ. < 10 in. (25.4 cm)	Adjustment	Button "teach" or SenixVIEW
Case Material	316 stainless steel	Configuration	Stored in non-volatile memory
Temperature	-40 to 158 ℉ (-40 to 70℃)	Outputs	Five selectable, plus serial data
Humidity	0 to 100% operating	Transducer	Ruggedized piezoelectric
Compensation	Temperature compensated	Protection	NEMA-4X, NEMA-6P, IP68
Resolution	Digital: 0.0068 in. (0.172 mm); Analog:4099 steps (0-10 VDC), 3279 steps (4-20 mA)
Repeatability	Nominal 0.2% of range @ constant temp. Affected by target, distance, environment
Update Rate	10 Hz (100 ms), SenixVIEW adjustable; affected by SenixVIEW filter selections
Voltage Output	0-10, 0-5 VDC or PC customized; 10 mA max. (*)
Current Loop #1	Current sourcing 4-20 mA or PC customized, max. loop 450Ω (*)
Current Loop #2	Current sinking 4-20 mA or PC customized, max. loop 450Ω (*)
Sinking Switch	150 mA max. @ 40 VDC max., teachable set point & polarity, fault indication
Sourcing Switch	150 mA max. @ input voltage, teachable set point & polarity, fault indication
RS-232, RS-485	Modbus protocol, 9600-115200 baud (selectable), 8 data bits, 1 stop, no parity
SYNC feature	Permits up to 32 sensors to operate in close proximity without interaction
Target Requirements
Objects	Detects flat or curved objects. Surface must reflect ultrasound to sensor
Max. Distance	Affected by size, shape, orientation of target (sound level reflected back to sensor), environment Restrict use to Optimum Range when using over a wide range of environmental conditions
Orientation	Flat surfaces should be oriented perpendicular to sensor output beam
Optical	Unaffected by target color, transparency, light, or other optical characteristics

TSPC-15S Series Ultrasonic Level & Distance Sensor Connections

Cable Connection	Wire	Description
Power	Brown	10-30 VDC @ 70 mA maximum; Typical: 45 mA @ 24 VDC (** )
Ground	Blue	Power and interface common
Voltage Output *	Violet	0-10 VDC, 0-5 VDC or custom end values between 0 and 10 VDC
Current Loop Output *	Green	4-20 mA sourcing (adjustabled end values between 4 and 20 mA)
Current Loop Output *	Orange	4-20 mA sinking (adjustabled end values between 4 and 20 mA)
Switch #1 Output	Black	Sinking ("NPN") or Sourcing ("PNP"), user selected
Switch #2 Output	White	Sinking ("NPN") or Sourcing ("PNP"), user selected
RS-232 out / RS-485-	Gray	Serial data connection (depends on model - see part numbers)
RS-232 in / RS-485+	Yellow	Serial data connection (depends on model - see part numbers)

(*) Analog outputs share common distance endpoints. Both 4-20 mA outputs share the same adjustable max / min end values. The maximum loop resistance is derated below 15 VDC input voltage.
(**) At default update rate. Output currents not included. Sensitivity reduced below 15 VDC input voltage.

TSPC-15S Series Ultrasonic Level & Distance Sensor Part Numbers

Model	Number Description
TSPC-15S-232	Serial RS-232 interface (PC COM port compatible)
TSPC-15S-485	Serial RS-485 interface (allows addressable multi-sensor networks)