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HRXL-MaxSonar® - WR™ Series

HRXL-MaxSonar® - WR™ Series
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HRXL-MaxSonar® - WR™ Series

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Overview: The HRXL-MaxSonar-WR/WRC Series by MaxBotix Inc. offers cost-effective precision ultrasonic range sensing solutions. These sensors are designed for applications such as tank level measurement, weather monitoring, and proximity detection, and are manufactured in the USA.
Specifications: The sensors boast a typical accuracy of 1% or better, with both internal and optional external temperature compensation. They can detect the largest or first object with excellent clutter rejection and optional chemical resistance. Operating on a voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V, they are suitable for battery-powered designs.
Features: Interfaces include pulse width, analog voltage, and digital serial formats (RS232 or TTL). They feature target size compensation and automatic acoustic noise handling. Factory calibration minimizes sensor-to-sensor variations.
Applications: Suitable for noisy environments, height monitoring, auto sizing, and automated systems. Not recommended for personal safety due to lack of redundant circuitry.
Pin Configuration: Includes connections for temperature sensors, pulse width output, analog voltage output, ranging start/stop, and serial output. Requires noise-free power for optimal performance.
General Characteristics: Low-cost sensors with detection ranges of 1.5m, 5m, or 10m, depending on the model. They offer 1-mm resolution and operate between -40°C and +65°C. IP67 rated for weather resistance.
Auto Calibration and Compensation: Sensors auto-calibrate with each reading and compensate for temperature, humidity, and voltage changes. Target size compensation ensures consistent distance reporting.
Device Comparison: The document compares models within the HRXL-MaxSonar-WR series, highlighting features like serial interface type and range capabilities.
Package Types: Available in various packages for different mounting needs, including Full Horn, Compact, and others. Full Horn offers the best performance.
Performance Considerations: Non-full horn packages may result in wider beam shapes and reduced accuracy. Minimum reported distances vary by model.
Operating Modes:
  • Free-Run Operation: Real-time distance sensing with minimal noise interference.
  • Triggered Operation: Allows unfiltered maximum refresh rates for fast-moving targets.
Mechanical Dimensions: Detailed dimensions ensure compatibility with various installations.
Sensor Timing: Includes power-up, free-run, and triggered operation timings with specific refresh rates.
Temperature Compensation: On-board compensation ensures accuracy across environmental conditions.
Active Part Numbers: Lists active part numbers for the MB7375 and MB7395 series, indicating a wide range of models.
Company Information: MaxBotix Inc. specializes in ultrasonic sensors and holds a patent related to the HRXL-MaxSonar® - WR/WRC™ Series.
Technical Support: Offers support for all products, with a Technical Support form available for assistance.
Sensor Selection Assistance: Provides a service to help customers choose the right sensor for their needs.
Tutorials and FAQs: Resources are available to help users understand and utilize sensors effectively.
Calibrated Beam Patterns: Factory calibration ensures consistent beam patterns and detection zones.
Understanding Range Readings: Explains the importance of understanding specifications like resolution and accuracy.
Using Multiple Sensors: A guide is available for operating multiple sensors simultaneously.
Contact Information: Customers can contact MaxBotix via email or phone during business hours.
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HRXL-MaxSonar® - WR™ Series-1

, HRXL-MaxSonar®- WR/WRC Series . HRXL-MaxSonar®- WR™ Series V f r RoHS l>l COMP ua NT High Resolution, Precision, IP67 Weather Resistant, Ultrasonic Range Finder MB7360, MB7363, MB7366, MB7367, MB7368, MB7369, MB7375 MB7380, MB7383, MB7386, MB7387, MB7388, MB7389, MB73958 The HRXL-MaxSonar-WR sensor line is a cost-effective solution for applications requiring precision range-finding, low-voltage operation, space saving, low-cost, and IP67 rating for weather resistance. The HRXL-MaxSonar-WR sensor line provides high accuracy and high resolution ultrasonic proximity detection and ranging in air. This sensor line features 1-mm resolution, target-size and operating-voltage compensation for improved accuracy, superior rejection of outside noise sources, internal speed-of-sound temperature compensation and optional external speed-of-sound temperature compensation. The HRXL-MaxSonar-WR/WRC models are available in 1.5-meter, 5-meter, or 10-meter models. This ultrasonic sensor detects objects from 1-mm and ranges to objects from 30-cm* to maximum range. Objects closer than 30-cm* are typically reported as 30-cm*. The interface output formats are pulse width, analog voltage, and digital serial in either RS232 (MB736X/MB7375) or TTL (MB738X/MB7395). Factory calibration is standard. *For select sensors this distance is 50-cm, refer to pages 4 and 5. Precision Ultrasonic Range Sensing • Range-finding at a fraction of the cost of other precision rangefinders • Reading-to-reading stability of 1-mm at 1-meter is typical1 • Accuracy is factory-matched providing a typical accuracy of 1% or better 1,2 • Internal temperature compensation is standard and optional external temperature compensation • Determines range to largest object (MB7368, MB7369, MB7388, MB7389) • Determines range to first detectable object (MB7360, MB7363, MB7366, MB7367, MB7375, MB7380, MB7383, MB7386, MB7387, MB7395) • Excellent clutter rejection • Additional chemical resistance available6 Very Low Power Requirements • Fast first reading after power-up eases battery requirements • Wide, low supply voltage of 2.7V to 5.5 V requirements eases battery powered design • Low current draw reduces current drain for battery operation • Very low-power rangerfinder, excellent for multiple sensor or battery based systems Easy to Use Component Module • Gracefully handles other ultrasonic sensors5 • Stable and reliable range readings and excellent noise rejection make the sensor easy to use for most users • Easy to use interface with distance provided in a variety of outputs • Target size compensation provides greater consistency and accuracy • Sensor automatically handles acoustic noise 2,4 • Calibrated sensor eliminates most sensor to sensor variations Applications & Uses • Tank level measurement (MB7369 or MB7389) • Weather station monitoring • Bin level measurement • Proximity zone detection • People detection • Robot ranging sensor • Long range object detection • Environments with acoustic and electrical noise • Height monitors • Auto sizing • Box dimensions • Automated factory systems Notes: 1 Refer to section that compares WR to alternative housings on page 4 2 Users are encouraged to evaluate the sensor performance in their application 3 Reference pages 8-9 for part specific timing information 4 by design 5 See page 6 for multi-sensor operation 6 F-Option provides additional protection from hazardous chemical environments 7 Please reference page 10 & 11 for minimum operating voltage verses temperature information 8 Please reference page 18 for part number key Close Range Operation Applications requiring 100% reading-to-reading reliability should not use MaxSonar sensors at a distance closer than 50cm. Although most users find MaxSonar sensors to work reliably from 0 to 50cm for detecting objects in many applications, MaxBotix® Inc. does not guarantee operational reliability for objects closer than the minimum reported distance. Because of ultrasonic physics, these sensors are unable to achieve 100% reliability at close distances. Warning: Personal Safety Applications We do not recommend or endorse this product be used as a component in any personal safety applications. This product is not designed, intended or authorized for such use. These sensors and controls do not include the self-checking redundant circuitry needed for such use. Such unauthorized use may create a failure of the MaxBotix® Inc. product which may result in personal injury or death. MaxBotix® Inc. will not be held liable for unauthorized use of this component. MaxBotix Inc., products are engineered and assembled in the USA.

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HRXL-MaxSonar® - WR™ Series-2

HRXL-MaxSonar® - WR/WRC™ Series General Characteristics • Low cost ultrasonic rangefinder • Detection out to 1.5-meters, 5-meters, or 10-meters • Resolution of 1-mm • Distance sensor from 30-cm to 1.5meters, 30-cm to 5-meters, or 50cm to 10-meters based on model • Excellent 2 Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) • Triggered operation yields real-time range data • Free run operation with superior noise rejection 3 • Operating temperature range from -40°C to +65°C 7 • Operating voltage of 2.7V to 5.5V7 • Nominal current draw of 2.3mA (peak ~49mA) at 3.3V, and 3.1mA (peak ~98mA) at 5V • IP67 Rated Range...

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HRXL-MaxSonar® - WR™ Series-3

HRXL-MaxSonar® - WR/WRC™ Series __ About Ultrasonic Sensors The HRXL-MaxSonar-WR ultrasonic sensors are in-air, non-contact object detection and ranging sensors that detect objects within an area. These sensors are not affected by the color or other visual characteristics of the detected object. Ultrasonic sensors use high frequency sound to detect and localize objects in a variety of environments. Ultrasonic sensors measure the time of flight for sound that has been transmitted to and reflected back from nearby objects. Based upon the time of flight, the sensor outputs a range reading. Notes...

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