LVL-300-485

Senix ToughSonic CHEM 20 Level Sensor ® Liquids or Solids in Chemically Aggressive Environments CHEM Non-Contact Ultrasonic Distance & Level Measurement series sensors and SenixVIEW software put the power of ultrasonics in your hands. You can quickly adjust, optimize, save and clone your applications quickly without calibration! These sensors are housed in a rugged, chemically inert PVDF sealed housing for long life. They mount above the material surface and measure distance downward without contact. Outputs respond to that measured distance. Applications include pump control, bulk inventory, batch processing, water management and high/low level alarms. Features Level Measurements • Long or short measurements • Unaffected by optical factors like color and transparency • Computer (PC) software allows remote adjustment Up to 20-ft. (6.1 m) maximum range in IP68 rated PVDF housing SenixVIEW PC Software included! PC Setup Power! Use SenixVIEW software (see separate data sheet) to adjust all sensor features. You can view, analyze or log data to optimize your application. Disconnect and the sensor retains the setup. • Durable housing for long life • Bottom and top thread mounts • Short & overload protected I/O • Adjustable filters compensate for tank mixers or turbulence • Temperature compensation for improved accuracy • Adjustable sensitivity 800 677 3649 In addition to the model's serial data interface there are five simultaneous outputs, fully configurable with SenixVIEW. Analog Outputs (3) Switches (2) Free Functionality Level or Height Multiple Outputs These include voltage (0-10 VDC) and two current loops (4-20 mA sinking and sourcing). Both output types have user-selectable voltage/current ranges and endpoints for best resolution. Easily invert the analog output slope. Packaging & Performance Use adjustable interface features like switch hysteresis and time delays to build complete solutions such as pump controls to maintain level. Save cost by eliminating PLCs, delay circuits and time delay relays! LVL-300 Series Copy without Calibration Application setups can be saved for future recall. From a single sensor inventory part you can quickly clone sensors, without recalibration, for any number of different field installations. Solids Level 802 489 7300 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Fax: 802 489 7400 e-mail: sales@senix.com web: senix.com Two switches are SenixVIEW configurable as "PNP" or "NPN" type (sourcing or sinking). Each has adjustable set point, hysteresis, window, initial conditions, ON delay, OFF delay and loss of target response to easily create controls and alarms! Environmental Senix® Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Phone: 800 677 3649 or 802 489 7300 FAX: 802 489 7400 Website: https://www.senix.com email: sales@senix.com ® ToughSonic CHEM 20 Level Sensor Specifications Optimum Range Deadband Case Material Temperature Humidity Compensation Resolution Repeatability Update Rate Voltage Output Current Loop #1 Current Loop #2 Sinking Switch Sourcing Switch RS-232, RS-485 Target Connections 13 ft. (4 m) Max Range 20 feet (6.1 m) Typ. < 8 in. (20.3 cm) Adjustment SenixVIEW software PVDF Configuration Stored in non-volatile memory -40 to 158 F (-40 to 70 C) Outputs Five selectable, plus serial data 0 to 100% operating Transducer Rugged piezoelectric Temperature compensated Protection NEMA-4X, NEMA-6P, IP68 Digital: 0.0068 in. (0.172 mm); Analog:4099 steps (0-10 VDC), 3279 steps (4-20 mA) Nominal 0.2% of range @ constant temp. Affected by target, distance, environment 10 Hz (100 ms), SenixVIEW adjustable; affected by SenixVIEW filter selections 0-10, 0-5 VDC or PC customized; 10 mA max. (*) Current sourcing 4-20 mA or PC customized, max. loop 450Ω (*) Current sinking 4-20 mA or PC customized, max. loop 450Ω (*) 150 mA max. @ 40 VDC max., teachable set point & polarity, fault indication 150 mA max. @ input voltage, teachable set point & polarity, fault indication Modbus protocol, 9600-115200 baud (selectable), 8 data bits, 1 stop, no parity Target Requirements Detects flat or irregular surfaces. Target surface must reflect sound back 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 Granular Solids Orientation Optical De-rate max range by 50%; range affected by material density and orientation Orient sensor beam perpendicular to target surface for best performance Unaffected by target color, light level, transparency, or other optical characteristics Cable Connection Power Ground Voltage Output * Current Loop Output * Current Loop Output * Switch #1 Output Switch #2 Output RS-232 out / RS-485RS-232 in / RS-485+ Wire Brown Blue Violet Green Orange Black White Gray Yellow Description 10-30 VDC @ 50 mA maximum; Typical: 45 mA @ 24 VDC (**) Power and interface common 0-10 VDC, 0-5 VDC or custom end values between 0 and 10 VDC 4-20 mA sourcing (adjustable end values between 4 and 20 mA) 4-20 mA sinking (adjustable end values between 4 and 20 mA) Sinking ("NPN") or Sourcing ("PNP"), user selected Sinking ("NPN") or Sourcing ("PNP"), user selected Serial data connection (depends on model - see model selection) Serial data connection (depends on model - see model selection) (*) Analog outputs share common distance endpoints. Both 4-20 mA outputs share the same adjustable max / min values. The max. loop resistance is derated below 15 VDC input voltage. (**) At default update rate. Output currents not included. Sensitivity reduced below 15 VDC input voltage. Description Model Number LVL-300-232 Serial RS-232 interface (PC COM port compatible) LVL-300-485 Serial RS-485 interface (allows addressable multi-sensor networks) Senix also offers interconnection, communication, mounting, and display components Part Numbers Mechanical 5.62 [143mm] 1.18 [30mm] Dimensions 2.60 [66mm] Direction of Measurement 3.05 [77mm] Upper Threads 1 inch NPT 1 Dec 2015 Rev B2 Lower Threads 1.5 inch parallel universal Mounting Threads: Lower 1-1/2-in. Parallel Upper 1-in. NPT (1 in. BSP tapered, or M32 x 1.5 metric by special order) Attached Cable: PUR jacket, 6.5ft (2 m) long Weight: 21.78 oz. (0.62 kg) Copyright 2019 Senix Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. This Senix product is not recommended for applications with hazardous or explosive materials, or as a primary device for personal safety.