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- F-Option
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I2CXL-MaxSonar®-WR™ Sensor Line
Our industrial outdoor ultrasonic sensor component module
The industrial outdoor I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR sensor has a robust PVC housing designed to meet IP67 water intrusion. The sensor provides short to long distance detection and ranging with a narrow beam pattern. The I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR outdoor ultrasonic sensor has high power output, noise rejection, auto calibration, and factory calibrated beam patterns.
The industrial outdoor I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WRC sensors have a compact PVC housing designed to meet IP67 water intrusion which allows the sensors to be used in applications where our standard I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR sensors might not work. Users who can afford the size and weight limitations of the horned larger units above are encouraged to select the I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR sensor.
Component Overview
- Resolution of 1 cm
- Up to 40Hz reading rate
- Simple I2C bus interface
- Easy control of multiple sensors
- Control up to 127 sensors using two wires
- 42kHz Ultrasonic sensor measures distance to objects
- RoHS Compliant
- Virtually no dead zone, objects closer than 20 cm range as 20 cm
- Operates from 3.0-5.5V
- Low 4.4mA average current requirement
- Small, light weight module
- Designed for easy integration into your project or product
- Operational Temperature from -40˚C to +70˚C (-40˚F to +160˚F)
- Real-time automatic calibration (voltage, humidity, ambient noise)
- Firmware filtering for better noise tolerance and clutter rejection
- 200,000+ Hours Mean Time Between Failure
Retail Price Range: $89.95-$99.95
Volume Pricing (25 or more units): Contact MaxBotix Inc.
Selecting a Product
MB7040 I2CXL-MaxSonar-WR
MB7047 I2CXL-MaxSonar-WRC
The XL-MaxSonar-WR Sensors At a Glance
Different applications require different sensors. The XL‑MaxSonar‑WR series of outdoor sensors offer a variety of features allowing users to select the best sensor to meet their needs.
The table above shows features that exist in each of the products. To view how each sensor will function to different sized targets reference the I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR Beam Patterns.
The Difference Between I2CXL-MaxSonar-WR and I2CXL-MaxSonar-WRC
The I2CXL-MaxSonar-WR product offers better overall performance than the I2CXL-MaxSonar-WRC but has a larger size.
The I2CXL-MaxSonar-WRC product offers a more compact housing for use in applications where there are mounting or weight restrictions.
For further help in selecting a sensor use our Ultrasonic Sensor Selection Guide
Detailed product information is available in the product datasheets
Weather Resistant (IP67) Sensors, and Optional Chemical Resistance
The industrial outdoor I2CXL-MaxSonar-WR sensors have a robust PVC housing designed to meet IP67 water intrusion. The sensors provide short to long distance detection and ranging with a narrow beam pattern. The I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR outdoor ultrasonic sensors have high power output, noise rejection, auto calibration, and factory calibrated beam patterns.
In addition to the standard I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR, MaxBotix Inc., has developed the F‑Option for additional protection necessary in a few hazardous chemical environments. Extremely corrosive gases or liquids can degrade or compromise the operation of the sensing unit. As a result, we offer a more chemically inert seal which allows our sensors to operate in all but the harshest of chemical environments. In addition to the chemical resistance the sensor has improved performance in wet or dust environments. In addition to the chemical resistance the sensor has improved performance in wet or dust environments.
Standard Weather Resistant Models
The exposed materials of a properly mounted I2CXL-MaxSonar-WR sensor are: Aluminum (oxidized surface), PVC, & silicone rubber (VMQ).
F-Option
The exposed materials of a properly mounted XL-MaxSonar-WR sensor with the F-Option added are: Aluminum (oxidized surface), PVC, & Flourosilicone (with an additional back up FEP Teflon® seal).
Additional Considerations
To ensure long term operation of the sensor, terminal connections should not be exposed to water, dust, or other chemicals. Follow proper mounting when installing your sensor. This is easily accomplished using standard PVC pipe fittings which match the provided mounting threads (3/4" National Pipe Thread Straight) MB7950 Mounting hardware can be purchased along with your sensor.
Sensors are designed for operation in air, but may work well in many gases. Testing for proper operation is encouraged. Compensation for speed of sound changes in other gases should be applied to sensor output, this is often accomplished through a simple 2 point linear calibration.
Rugged & Reliable Outdoor Ultrasonic Sensors
The industrial XL‑MaxSonar‑WR products are the highest quality for cost outdoor ultrasonic sensors on the market. They provide an industrial component module solution that offers easy to use outputs, weather & dust resistance, no sensor dead zone, calibrated narrow beam patterns, stable range readings, low power demands, and a host of other features detailed in the product datasheets.
The XL-MaxSonar-WR sensors represent an industry revolution that has already found use in a number of advanced or industrial solutions where ultrasonic sensors have not been historically considered a viable solution due to unstable readings, high cost, and high power requirements.
The Noise Filtering
The sensor dynamically adjusts its sensitivity to compensate for outside electrical & acoustic noise sources.
The Interface
The I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR interface was designed to be very easy and intuitive to use. Communication is provided over the I2C bus, featuring a very simple command set.
The Power Requirements
The I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR functions throughout a 3.0V to 5.5V operational voltage range. This allows for easy integration at either 3.3V or 5V and means that users of low voltage microcontrollers, or those who wish to operate in solar or battery based systems do not have to provide an extra power supply for the sensor.
The I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR sensors have a 4.4mA average current draw during free ranging operation.
The Controlled Narrow Beam Shape
Similar ultrasonic products may have frequent side lobe detection and can even falsely trigger on objects behind or to the sides of the sensor. The I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR offers a controlled narrow beam that is designed to reject small objects (clutter) outside of the central beam area and provides long range sensitivity without detecting frivolous or unwanted targets.
The Calibration
Each I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR is tested for proper operation at our facility and comes with a factory calibrated narrow beam pattern to help ensure consistent operation of the sensor even from part to part.
The I2CXL‑MaxSonar‑WR automatically calibrates to its environment before every range reading. This calibration includes compensation for voltage, humidity, acoustic noise, and electrical noise conditions. Temperature compensation for speed of sound changes are not applied.
The Price
This sensor is designed to be sold in volume. As a result, our customers benefit from our large production volumes and distributed engineering expenses.
Reference the product datasheets to get detailed information on how each sensor operates.
Product Documentation
Datasheets
MB7040..........................................................I2CXL-MaxSonar-WR-datasheet
MB7047..........................................................I2CXL-MaxSonar-WRC datasheet
Application Notes
Ultrasonic Sensor Selection Guide........................Ultrasonic Sensor Selection Guide
MTBF Reliability Demonstration Report..................MTBF Report
Custom Solutions
For some of our customers our standard products have not fit the requirements of their particular application. As a result, we have designed and manufactured a number of custom solutions. Some of the product improvements and features have been incorporated directly into our standard products. For other users we have evaluated their specifications and charged a small NRE fee for their custom parts.
Contact MaxBotix Inc. with your application and its requirements and our engineers will work to arrive at a desirable solution.
