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Senix ToughSonic - Model 100.30 Range, 1.5 in-NPT Front and Rear -Compact Ultrasonic Sensors
The ToughSonic®-100.30 measures liquid levels and distances in ranges up to 30 ft. With NEMA 4X, IP68, and NEMA 6P protections, 316 stainless-steel housings provide high resistance to dust and water ingress. Utilize RS-485 or RS-232 outputs to best fit your application.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, ideal for both indoor and outdoor use
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: Functions effectively in temperatures from -40° to +70°C
- High Ingress Protection: Rated IP68, NEMA-4X, and NEMA-6P for superior resistance against dust & water
- 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
- Legacy Part Number: TSPC-15S-485 and TSPC-15S-232
- Maximum Range: 30 ft. (9.1 m)
- Optimum Range: 10 in.–20 ft. (25.4 cm- 6.1 m)
- 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
Output
- Output #1: Current sourcing 4-20 mA or SensorView adjustable, max. loop 450Ω
- Output #2: Current sinking 4-20 mA or SensorView adjustable, max. loop 450Ω
- Voltage Output: 0-10, 0-5 VDC or SensorView customized. 10 mA maximum
- 4-20 mA Current Loop: Current sourcing, SensorView configurable. Maximum loop resistance 450Ω
- 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 Permits multiple sensors to operate in close proximity without cross-talk; not usable concurrently with serial data
Mechanical
- Housing: 316 stainless-steel for corrosion resistance; usable in salt water, H2S environments
- Mounting:
- 30 mm: Many stainless and nylon mounting accessories
- 1-in NPT threaded: Mates with US NPT female pipe threads
- Attached Cable: 6.5 ft. (2 m), 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)
- Includes 6.5 ft. (2 m) cable
* 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
