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- Page 1 ToughSonic® General Purpose Series Ultrasonic Distance Sensors PC Configurable and/or Push-Button Teachable Installation and Operating Instructions for ToughSonic 3 ToughSonic 12 ToughSonic 14 ToughSonic 30 ToughSonic 50 Senix Corporation Aug 19, 2019 F 3.5.8 V46 © 2015-2016 by Senix Corporation...
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Page 2: Product Declarations
All specifications are subject to change without notice. Initial Release 31 May 2015 Senix, Inc. will repair or replace, at our option, any part General corrections 8 Apr 2016 found by us to be defective in material or workmanship... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table 4 - Filter Response Time __________________ 39 Table 5 - Pushbutton TEACH Features List _________ 49 SENIXVIEW SOFTWARE ......41 Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 3 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 4: Terminology
Range MAX (p detected target and more. 33). Teach* A Senix product feature that uses a pushbutton to to Near MIN A distance extending 0.25 in. farther than Range store a current target distance measurement into memory MIN within which the Target Indicator will flash as a and automatically calibrate the output(s). -
Page 5: Ultrasonics Overview
Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 5 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 6: Sensor Overview
The ToughSonic model number and serial number are printed on the label on the side of the housing. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 6 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 7: Startup Tips
The sensor communicates with a Windows PC through SENSOR view. Any changes are done in the the serial port or USB port. A UAN-Kit from Senix is WORKSPACE view and transferred to the sensor. recommended for connecting to your PC. It includes... -
Page 8: Specifications
@ -3 dB, approx. degrees @ -3 dB, approx. conical shaped pattern conical shaped pattern conical shaped pattern Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 8 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... - Page 9 Two outputs or serial only Refer to Part Numbers and Figure 1, “Part Number Structure”, pg 6 Ordering Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 9 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
- Page 10 Adjustable from 5 msec to 2.8 hours; affected by filter selections; faster rates limit max target distance Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 10 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
- Page 11 Five outputs or serial only Refer to Part Numbers and Figure 1, “Part Number Structure”, pg 6 Ordering Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 11 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
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Page 12: Mechanical Details
Positioning the sensor facing downward rather than upward will minimize material accumulation in some applications. The sensor face Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 12 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 13: Figure 5 - Mounting
UA-CLIC-15 PVC bracket Optional for ToughSonic 30 UA-FM-15 Gray PVC flange for 1.5-in NPT Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 13 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 14: Toughsonic
Observe precautions (page 12). UA-FM-20 Gray PVC flange with 2-in NPT thread. Fits ToughSonic Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 14 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 15: Rear Features
Square = data RX, Rectangular = data TX No pushbutton UA-JBOX-485 RS-485 Serial and Power wiring junction box, used on all serial-only sensor networks Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 15 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 16: Target Indicator
FAST FLASH GREEN warns that the target button is used on certain models). is within 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) of range MIN. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 16 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 17: Output Status Indicators
Switch #2. in the ASCII streaming mode. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 17 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 18: Figure 8 - Output Status Indicator Operations
Switch Status: The indicator will light green when the associated switch is ON. An ON switch means is Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 18 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 19: Interfaces
(2) Output determined by sensor model. The gray and yellow wires are also used for synchronization (page32) (3) Factory default selections (can be changed using SenixVIEW) Table 1 - Wire Assignments Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 19 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 20: Toughsonic 3, 12, And 14 Output Selection
9 with UAN-KIT-USB-232 and simultaneously run. optional UA-USB-232-ISO adapter,. See Software and Interconnection (pg 15). Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 20 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 21: Analog Outputs
TEACH button or SenixVIEW. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 21 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... - Page 22 The sensor’s calculated analog output values are shown in real time on the SenixVIEW meter displays (page 34). Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 22 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
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Page 23: Figure 13 - Senixview Analog Adjustments
A sinking switch is an open collector transistor (solid state switch) that sinks current through an external Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 23 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 24: Figure 15 - Sourcing Switch Output Wiring
No SYNC states Switch Response Time Switch response times are affected by measurement rate and filter selections (pg. 39). Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 24 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 25: Figure 16 - Switch Hysteresis & Window Modes
= OFF in window Figure 16 - Switch Hysteresis & Window Modes Figure 17 - SenixVIEW Switch Adjustment Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 25 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 26: Serial Data Interface
See page 33 for a detailed Figure 19 - RS-232 Connections description of the sensor Operating Range. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 26 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 27: Serial Parameters
If multiple sensors are connected into an RS-485 network each must be assigned a unique network Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 27 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... - Page 28 First, enter the parameter values to transfer into the “Master SYNC On” to restore SYNC operation. Workspace, disconnect the current sensor, and then Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 28 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
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Page 29: Serial Data Protocols
31H - 0DH. This number represents a count value proportional to the detected target distance (except 00000 which means no target was detected). Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 29 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 30: Operation
● SYNC Slave master SYNC SYNC commands command. (distance not sent) Table 2 - Measurement Activation Summary Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 30 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 31: Figure 22 - Measurement Activation Selections
Sensor icon is clicked, and displays polling controls it to the SYNC group. in the upper right corner of the screen (Figure 23). Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 31 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 32: Synchronization
SYNCH mode grouping. Group Control is found in SenixVIEW under the Sensor pull-down menu. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 32 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 33: Operating Range
Range MAX = Maximum Range also be requested by an external controller over the serial data bus (page 29). Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 33 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 34: Sensor Viewing
Serial Only Models The SenixVIEW screen will display just the digital distance value in the user’s selected units. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 34 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... - Page 35 Data logging Click the Logging icon to record data to disk for view or export to Excel. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 35 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
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Page 36: Measurement Rate
540 (1372) 288 (732) 144 (366) 54(137) 24 (61) Table 3 - Maximum Range vs. Measure Rate Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 36 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 37: Filters
Click the Measure icon on the main screen to open the Measurements dialog. The location of the Filter Options is shown below. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 37 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 38: Figure 28 - Filters Block Diagram
(electrical, physical or acoustic). current distance until stability returns. The distance Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 38 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 39: Table 4 - Filter Response Time
When turned on using TEACH-6 the filter Response time = 10 seconds does not operate until TEACH mode is ended! Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 39 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 40: Time Delays
Do not allow material to build up on the the output value outside the normal range sensor face or sensor performance may suffer. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 40 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 41: Senixview Software
Workspace icon as shown below: Using Menu selections: File > Read File to Workspace Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 41 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 42: Connect A Sensor
(b) save them to disk. You can also move them later. If you intend to copy an Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 42 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 43: Outputs & Indicators
Click OK and the Connect Sensor dialog is redrawn with the correct parameters (step 4). 9. 0Cannot Find Sensor? Check the following: Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 43 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... - Page 44 ® Select the outputs before connecting your equipment. Do not change outputs when connected to operating equipment! Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 44 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
- Page 45 47. The button is disabled only after the configuration is moved to the sensor! Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 45 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
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Page 46: Sensor Adjustment
Range (see page 33). Range MIN is the left parameter and Range MAX the right, e.g., clicking the 4.00 inch (left) value yields: Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 46 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... -
Page 47: Teach Adjust
TEACH-4 and the high value (10VDC, 20 mA or SenixVIEW high Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 47 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019... - Page 48 Set measurement rate to 5x default (see page 33) Set measurement rate to 10x default (see page 33) Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 48 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
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Page 49: Table 5 - Pushbutton Teach Features List
“hysteresis” distance (the difference between the ON and OFF distances). The Teach reversal is not executed if the OFF distance would be out of sensors Operating Range. Table 5 - Pushbutton TEACH Features List Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com... -
Page 50: Appendix A - List Of Adjustable Features
Features These parameters can be changed using Senix SenixVIEW. Those that can also be set using TEACH are indicated with a ► in the Teach? column. Parameters are permanently stored in the sensor memory. Features marked with ♣ in the Factory Settings column are NOT reset by TEACH 17. - Page 51 If both are selected they are independently adjustable. ToughSonic 30, 50, and 50P: Two switches always available, no selection required. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 51 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
- Page 52 NOTE: If Window Near is changed by TEACH the Window Far value Error! Bookmark will also change to maintain a constant window width. not defined. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 52 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
- Page 53 (analog shared) Operating Range the value will never be reached but the sensor operates properly for in-range targets. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 53 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
- Page 54 (analog shared) Indicates parameter applies to all current loop and voltage outputs. Senix Corporation, 10516 Route 116 Suite 300, Hinesburg, VT 05461 USA Web: www.senix.com, e-mail: Technical.Support@senix.com Page 54 of 54 – Aug 19, 2019...
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