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ToughSonic REMOTE 14 Ultrasonic Water Level Sensor - U14-REMOTE Series

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• Optimum Range: 10 ft. (3 m)
• Max Range: 14 feet (4.3 m)
• Deadband: Typ. < 4 in. (100 mm)
• Temperature: -40 to 158 ℉ (-40 to 70℃)
• Data Output: Modbus, ASCII streaming, specials
• Humidity: 0 to 100% operating
• Type 316 stainless steel housing.
• Sealed epoxy potting for immersion protection.
• Rugged piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer.
• UV resistant, potted-in cable.

Model Number: U14-REMOTE Series
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ToughSonic REMOTE 14 Level Sensor
Level & Distance Data Collection for Remote Monitoring

The ToughSonic REMOTE 14 is a remote water level sensor with a maximum range of 14 feet (4.3 meters). This digital sensor is designed for accuracy and long-termultrasonic liquid level sensors in stainless steel durability in remote monitoring applications. With a stainless steel housing, full epoxy potting and IP68 rating, it withstands the most demanding environmental conditions. It uses up to 21 percent less energy in solar and battery-powered applications. It also includes Senix Lightening Guard,with protection for electrical transients up to 7Kv on both power and communication circuits. The ToughSonic REMOTE 14 is fully configurable using SenixVIEW software. The ToughSonic REMOTE family of sensors are specified by some of the largest and most sophisticated irrigation, flood management and remote monitoring organizations in the world.

ToughSonic ultrasonic sensors are built Tough with:
• Type 316 stainless steel housing.
• Sealed epoxy potting for immersion protection.
• Rugged piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer.
• 75% better surge protection than IEC 61000-4-5
• Hardened internal electronics.
• UV resistant, potted-in cable.

ToughSonic ultrasonic sensors are built Smart with:
• SenixVIEW configuration and analysis software controlling more than 60 performance parameters, and dozens of viewing, analysis and maintenance options.
• Addressable Modbus RTU
• ASCII or phased high-speed, multi-sensor data collection for special applications.

U14-REMOTE Series Ultrasonic Water Level Sensor Some Example Applications:
• Irrigation control
• Open channel flow
• Conveyor contents profiling
• Agricultural machine control
• Liquid tank networks
• SCADA* level sensing

(*Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

U14-REMOTE Series Ultrasonic Water Level Sensor Specifications

Optimum Range *	10 ft. (3 m)	Max. Range *	14 feet (4.3 m)
Deadband	Typ. < 4 in. (100 mm)	Beam Width	6° ±1°off axis @ -3db
Case Material	316 stainless steel	Configuration	Stored in sensor's non-volatile memory
Temperature	-40 to 158 ℉ (-40 to 70 ℃)	Data Output	Modbus, ASCII streaming, specials
Humidity	0 to 100% operating	Transducer	120 kHz, Ruggedized Piezoelectric
Compensation	Selectable temperature compensation	Protection	NEMA-4X, NEMA-6P, IP68
Data Resolution	0.0034 in. (0.086 mm) per count	Adjustment	SenixVIEW PC Software
Repeatability	Nominal 0.2% of range @ constant temp. Affected by target, distance, environment
Update Rate	20 Hz (50 ms), SenixVIEW adjustable; also affected by SenixVIEW filter selections
Modbus Protocol	Modbus RTU, 9600 to 115200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop, no parity
ASCII Protocol	Five ASCII distance characters followed by Carriage Return; for single sensor connections only
RS-485 Networks	From 1 to 32 sensors can operate in an addressable multi-drop network
Ready time	< 1 second after power application
Cable	2m standard length, potted into sensor body, PUR with shield and drain, other lengths available
Conformance	CE, RoHS, Surge protection exceeds IEC 61000-4-5
Target Requirements
Objects	Detects liquid surface, flat or curved objects. Surface must reflect ultrasound to sensor
*Distance Ranges ()**	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	Sensor should be oriented perpendicular to liquid surface for maximum reflection
Optical	Unaffected by target color, light, transparency or other optical characteristics

U14-REMOTE Series Ultrasonic Water Level Sensor Connections

Connection	Wire	Description
Power ()**	Brown	10-30 VDC @ 80 mA max;Typical: 30 mA @ 24 VDC
Ground	Blue	Power & interface common
RS-232 out RS-485-	Gray	Serial data connection (depends on model)
RS-232 in RS-485+	Yellow	Serial data connection (depends on model)

(**) Continuous measurements at default interval. Minimum 15 VDC input for optimum sensitivity.

U14-REMOTE Series Ultrasonic Water Level Sensor Part Numbers

Model Number	Description
U14-REMOTE-232	Sensor with serial RS-232 interface (limited to single sensor connections)
U14-REMOTE-485	Sensor with serial RS-485 interface (allows addressable multi-sensor networks)
also offers interconnection, communications, mounting, and display components