Industries ToughSonic - Model 100 30 Range, 1.5 in NPT Front and Rear -Compact Ultrasonic Sensors
Product code: TS-100.30-1.5npt. Minimum Purchase: 1 unit. Max Measuring Distance: 30 ft (9.1 m). Optimum Measuring Distance: 20 ft (6.1 m). Deadband: 0-10 in (0-254 mm). Temperature Range: -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C). Protection: NEMA 4X, IP 68, NEMA 6P. Area Classification: Ordinary Locations. Cable Length: 6.5 feet. Mount: 1.5 in NPT front and rear. Dimensions (L X Dia): 4.30 in (109 mm) x 1.88 in (48 mm). Housing: 316 Stainless Steel. Legacy Part Number: TSPC-15S-485, TSPC-15S-232. Output: RS-485 or RS-232.
The TS-100 features permanently attached cables and rugged piezoelectric transducers. Use the TS-100 to monitor & control water and benign liquid levels, measure distances, or detect objects.
- Versatile Measurement Capabilities: Accurately measure distances, detect objects, and monitor water and benign liquid levels.
- Robust Construction: Built to withstand harsh conditions, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: Function effectively in temperatures from -40 to +70°C.
- High Ingress Protection: Rated IP68, NEMA-4X, and NEMA-6P for superior resistance against dust and water ingress.
- User-Friendly Adjustments: Easily configure settings with the included SensorView™ software for setup, testing, and cloning sensors.
- Extended Range, Minimal Dead Zone: Achieve precise distance measurements with a long-range capability and a short dead band.
- Reliable in Any Environment: Unaffected by optical factors such as color, transparency, or lighting conditions.
- Easy Setup & Calibration: Configure effortlessly via PC or onboard button for quick deployment.
- Adjustable Sensitivity: Fine-tune detection for precise performance.
- Built-in Temperature Compensation: Ensures accurate readings across fluctuating temperatures.
- Fast & Simple Installation: Mount with ease for quick deployment in any application.
- Rugged, Sealed Housing: Designed for wet, dirty, and harsh environments.
- Reliable I/O Protection: Features short-circuit and overload protection for enhanced durability.
- Multi-Sensor Synchronization: Operate multiple sensors without interference.
- Non-Contact: Accurately measure levels and distances without touching the material being measured.
- Rear Status Indicators: Easily monitor sensor operation and diagnostics, or reset default setup using a rear push-button (N/A on TS-100.50), or the push-button can be disabled.
- Tank Level Measurement: Accurately monitor liquid levels in tanks containing benign fluids.
- Open Channel Flow Monitoring: Ideal for flow measurement in flumes, weirs, and open channels.
- Roll Diameter Measurement: Precisely gauge material roll diameters for manufacturing and processing.
- Loop Control & Slack Detection: Maintain optimal material tension in production lines.
- Object Detection & Presence Sensing: Verify object presence or absence in designated areas.
- Relative Positioning: Measure an object’s position relative to a fixed reference point for automation and alignment.
- Maximum Range: 30 feet (9.1 meters)
- Optimum Range: 10 inches – 20 feet (25.4 cm- 6.1m)
- Deadband: 0-10 in (0-254 mm)
- Temperature: -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C)
- Humidity: 0 to 100% operating
- Protection: NEMA-4X, NEMA 6P, IP68
- Transducer: Ruggedized piezoelectric
- Compensation: Temperature compensated (selectable in SensorView™)
- Resolution:
- Serial data: 0.0068 in. (0.172 mm)
- Analog: 4099 steps (0-10 VDC),
- 3279 steps (4-20 mA)
- Repeatability:
- Nominal 0.2% of range @ constant temp.
- Affected by target, distance, environment
- Update Rate: 10 Hz (100 ms), SensorView adjustable; affected by SensorView filter selections
Outputs
- Output #1: Current sourcing 4-20 mA or SensorView adjustable, max. loop 450?
- Output #2: Current sinking 4-20 mA or SensorView adjustable, max. loop 450?
- Voltage Output:
- 0-10, 0-5 VDC or SensorView customized
- 10 mA maximum
- 4-20 mA Current Loop
- Switch Output(s):
- 150 mA max. @ 40 VDC max.,
- SensorView selected as sinking (NPN) or sourcing (PNP)
- Each with adjustable set point, polarity, hysteresis & time delays
- RS-232 or RS-485:
- Modbus & streaming protocols
- 9600-115200 baud (selectable)
- 8 data bits, 1 stop, no parity
- Model number determines interface
- Sync Feature
Mechanical
- Housing: 316 stainless steel
- Mounting (30 mm):
- 30 mm threaded:
- Many stainless and nylon mounting accessories
- 1-in NPT threaded: mates with US NPT female pipe threads
- Mounting (1-in NPT)
- Attached Cable:
- 6.5 feet (2 meters), PUR jacketed
- Custom lengths available
- Standard models: 6-wire shielded + drain
- Serial data only models: 4-wire + drain
- Total Weight: 10.4 oz. (0.29 kg)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Compact. Innovative. Utilized in the roughest conditions.
ToughSonic®-100 series non-contact sensors feature heavy-duty electronics, stainless steel housings and ruggedized piezoelectric transducers to ensure long-lasting accuracy and efficiency, both indoors and outdoors.
Made in the USA, ToughSonic ultrasonic sensors automate liquid level measurement, provide distance ranging, protect expensive assets, and enhance safety.
Choose ToughSonic-100 sensors for accurate non-volatile liquid level measurements in a variety of industries, and in indoor, outdoor, and environmental conditions.

All sensors include serial data communications to connect with SensorView™ software or your equipment.
RS-232 or RS-485 Format
- Selectable Modbus (Default) or ASCII streaming protocols
- Baud rates from 9600 (Default) to 115200 bits per second (bps)
- Many other features adjustable using SensorView
RS-485 Serial Data Interface
- Multi-sensor Modbus-addressable RS-485 networks
- Better noise immunity in industrial environments
- Allows longer cable lengths at higher baud rates
Multiple Outputs for Peak Connectivity
- Analog 0-10 VDC and 4-20 mA
- Configurable as Sinking (NPN) or Sourcing (PNP) switch
- TWO concurrent outputs with serial data for TS-100.12, TS-100.14
- FIVE concurrent outputs with serial data for TS-100.30, TS-100.50
- Serial data communications available with RS-232 and RS-485
Set up your sensors and inventory management system with SensorView™.
SensorView is included at no charge. It runs on Windows PC and connects to sensors via a serial data port.
Our setup kits provide everything you’ll need to connect through a USB port, including a power supply, sensor-PC interface, and cables.
Over 80 Parameters to Customize
- Analogs: Slope, distance endpoints, analog value limits
- Switches: Set points, window features, time delays
- All Outputs: Power on, loss of echo, loss of sync responses
- Serial Data: Communications, SYNC modes and functions
- Measurements: Temperature compensation, sensitivity, data filters, measure rate, gain settings and data processing filters
- Adjustments: Stored in-sensor memory, accessible even when power is off
All Models Except ToughSonic®100.50
- In situ setup without the use of a computer
- Set analog output endpoint distances
- Establish switch on and off distances
- Set switch polarity & measurement rates
- Synchronize multiple sensors in SYNC mode
- Activate—or deactivate—temperature compensation
- Restore sensor to factory default
