The mic+130/IU/TC/E ultrasonic sensor from microsonic for level measurements with 1x analog output (0-10 Vdc/4-20 mA) in an M30 stainless steel housing has a measuring range from 200 mm up to 2,000 mm. Depending on the measuring distance the sensor has a resolution from 0,025 up to 2,4 mm. The mic+130/IU/TC/E is also equipped with an integrated temperature compensation.

TouchControl

With TouchControl all settings of the sensors can be adjusted. The easy-to-read 3-digit LED display continuously shows the currently measured distance and automatically switches between display in mm and cm. Below the display there are two buttons that help set the sensor and cycle through the menu. The switching points of the switching outputs and the window of the analog output can be set numerically using the display. The object to be detected does not have to be present to set the outputs. This makes it possible to teach the sensor without being present at the application location or using a reflector.

LinkControl

LinkControl consists of the LinkControl adapter and added software that allow the mic+ sensors to be set-up through a PC or laptop with the Windows® operating system. All settings in the TouchControl menu can be read, edited via the PC or laptop, saved and sent back to the sensor - all during the operation of the sensor. The two measurement displays offer a solution in complex automation applications by visualizing the distance values.

Synchronization

In an application with up to ten sensors operating in the same room, the synchronization and multiplexing are automatically provided by the sensors. The sensor with the largest measuring range determines the switching frequency of the entire measurement. The synchronization is active when the sensors are electrically connected via pin 5 of the round M12 connector. All sensors measure synchronously at the same time. When mounted equally spaced, the sensors can receive each other's echo signals. This can be used, for example, to extend the measuring range of a sensor. If more than 10 sensors need to be synchronized, a SyncBox 1 can be used.

In multiplex configuration, each sensor only receives its own echo signal. This completely prevents mutual interference. To achieve this, each sensor is assigned its own number from 1 to 10 in the configuration menu. The sensors then operate in multiplex mode and measurements are taken in ascending order of the assigned numbers.