PulStar® Plus Leading Edge Sonic Sensor for Continuous Level / Distance Monitoring

Massa Products Corporation: MassaSonic® PulStar® Plus Series Ultrasonic Sensors are transmitting modules that offer reliable continuous level or distance measurement of fluids, solid materials, or pastes. These sensors are ruggedly designed, and accurately function at application ranges from 4″ (100 mm) to 20′ (6 m). Two models are available: PulStar Plus 150 kHz ranges from 4” (100mm) to 9’ (2.7m) and PulStar Plus 95 kHz from 8” (200mm) to 20’ (6m).  Both devices are powered by 12 – 24 VDC and operate -40°C - 70°C.

All PulStar® Plus models incorporate advanced ultrasonic technology and processing algorithms, which enables the sensors to provide precision non-contact distance measurement (0.1%) for applications such as process control, tank level monitoring, factory automation, or object detection applications.  False echoes caused because of structure interference are not an issue because of advanced processing algorithms.  The Plus Series also provides user friendly drop down menus to simplify set-up or provide user customizations. The sturdy sensors are IP68 rated, RoHS and CE compliant.

Provided with NPT mounting fittings and available in PVDF or PVC housings for use in various harsh chemical environments. All models are fitted with nonstop temperature compensation to accomplish precise measurement accuracy. Other user-friendly attributes include diagnostic and monitoring outputs, coupled with protection from short circuits, over voltage, and reverse polarity. The PulStar® Plus improves the Massa’s Legacy M-300 and M-320 product lines and are fully backward compatible.

PulStar® Plus Series Sensors provide user programmable linear outputs of 0 to 10 V DC, 4 to 20 mA, or 0 to 20 mA, which are proportional to the measured distance to the target. The output can also be equipped to function as a digital switch within zones defined by specified target set point distances. PulStar’s are modifiable for sampling rate, analog output slope, averaging measurement, setpoint hysteresis, loss-of-echo time-out, and provide a software sensor transmit trigger. They are compatible with MS Windows operating systems, and while using RS-232/RS-485 or USB/RS-485 converters, it is possible for up to 32 sensors to be connected in parallel onto the same multi-drop communication network. This network also allows users to program their sensors remotely and read target distances for rapid integration into control applications.

Applications

• Liquid and solid material level monitoring & control
• Position and object detection
• Web loop monitoring / Roll diameter measurement / Packaging Automation
• Tanks, totes, sump & processing control
• Lift/Pump Stations
• Manhole Surcharge Monitoring

Industries

• Agriculture ◊ Mining
• Chemical Process ◊ Water – Wastewater ◊ Power Generation
• Paper / Converting Packaging ◊ Equipment Automation