The MassaSonic® mPulse® Model M-5000/220 Sensor is a full featured, short range, wired sensor with multiple outputs. It has high accuracy and a high measurement speed.
Modern ultrasonic and microprocessor technology is used by the mPulse® Sensor to transmit precision non-contact distance measurement for industrial process control and factory automation. The mPulse Sensor is recognized for its ability to be set up without the need for a target, flexibility in user-controlled outputs, genuinely user-friendly software, and excellent ease of operation.
The mPulse® Sensor transmits narrow beam sound pulses at a user-selected rate (or it can be externally triggered), processes return echoes, and produces several outputs dependent on the position of the target. These sensors operate from 12 to 28 V DC and provide non-contact measurement over a nominal target range of 4″ (100 mm) to 40" (1 m).
Outputs include a 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA DC analog current loop, echo status by both an Echo Status Output switch and an LED indicator, and two independent set-point switches. The outputs and parameters of the system are completely user programmable through an RS-485 data link, eliminating tampering and sealing problems related to adjustment potentiometers or push-buttons.
A few extra programmable features comprise: set-point hysteresis, analog output slope, loss-of-echo time-out, averaging of multiple target distance measurements, and sampling rate.
Massa’s extremely user-friendly software works with a PC working under Windows® 10, 8, 7, 95, 98, NT, 2000, and XP operating systems. The mPulse® Sensor uses USB/RS-485 or RS-232/RS-485 converters to connect to a PC.
The RS-485 data link permits up to 32 sensors to be on the same multi-drop communications network. For those who prefer to not use a PC, it is possible to program the sensors at the factory to the customer’s accurate specifications for true “plug and play” operation.
Other features of the mPulse® Sensor include protection from short circuits, over-voltage and reverse polarity, diagnostic and monitoring outputs, operation from -20°C to 65°C with built-in temperature compensation, and industry standard 30 mm diameter CPVC housing.
| Model |
220 kHz mPulse |
| Measurement Range |
4" (100 mm) to 40 " (1m) |
| Measurement Resolution |
0.01 inches (0.25mm) |
| Sampling Rate |
0.1 Hz to 100 Hz in 0.1 Hz increments |
| Loss of Echo Options |
0, 3.5, 4.0, 20.0 or 20.5 mA |
| Trigger Modes |
Internal, internal with trigger outpout, external, external with delay, manual
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| Target Distance Averaging |
Rolling Average: up to 32 samples; or Boxcar Average: up to 1,024 samples
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| Housing Dimensions |
30 mm diameter M-30X1.5 threaded tube, 100 mm long
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| Housing Material |
PVC |
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to 65°C |
| Communication Converter |
USB/RS-485 or RS-232/RS-485 with automatic send data control
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| Operating System |
Windows® 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP SP3 |
Key Features
Key Features
The main features of the mPulse® Model M-5000/220 Sensor are as follows:
- Analog and setpoint outputs
- 4" (100 mm) to 40" (1m) range
- Plug and play setup - no target needed
- Software set span and zero - no pots or pushbuttons; tamperproof settings
- Easy to use setup software - Windows® 10, 8, 7, XP SP3, and Vista.
- Up to 32 sensors on RS-485 multi-drop loop
- Built in Temperature/ sound speed compensation
- Low Cost of Ownership (CoO)
Applications
The following are the applications of the mPulse® Model M-5000/220 Sensor:
- Machine tool fluid level
- Liquid level control
- Paper/plastic film processing
- Automatic filling operations
- Roll diameter measurement
- Mechanical positioning
- Automatic packaging
- Web loop monitoring
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