One of the major differences separating a good ultrasonic sensor from everything else is programmability. The advantages of programmable sensors add up to dependable readings and better control of your operation. Here at Automation Products Group, Inc. (APG), we are proud to offer a wide variety of ultrasonic level sensors for our customers to choose from. Each ultrasonic level sensor comes with programmability settings, allowing you to customize your sensor to fit your needs.
This article explores the 18 settings you can adjust in an APG ultrasonic sensor for optimal performance. Read on to learn more!
- Units of Measure
Every application is unique, and so are its measurement needs. Our sensors effortlessly switch between metric and imperial units, simplifying your process and ensuring clarity of information.
- Analog Scaling
Flexibility in measurement is key. Whether you’re gauging distances from the sensor or tracking levels within a container, our sensors adapt to your specific needs, focusing precision where it matters most.
- Blanking Distance
Avoid interference with ease. Adjust the blanking distance to ignore close-range objects, allowing for strategic sensor placement and undisturbed measurements.
- Maximum Distance
Tailor your sensor’s reach. Set a maximum distance for accepted readings to ensure relevance and accuracy, disregarding distant distractions.
- Trip Points
Harness the power of fully configurable trip outputs for automated, responsive control over your systems, enhancing efficiency and safety.
- Sensitivity
Balance sensitivity and accuracy. Adjusting sensitivity helps capture faint signals without being misled by noise, optimizing your sensor's performance.
- Pulses
Control the strength of your sensor’s ultrasonic bursts. More pulses mean stronger signals, but with our guidance, find the perfect balance for longevity and accuracy.
- Gain Control
Select from four gain control methods to fine-tune how your sensor processes incoming signals, ensuring reliable readings across varying target types and conditions.
- Averaging
Smooth out your sensor’s output by averaging multiple signals. This setting helps in maintaining stability in your readings, making them more reliable.
- Sample Rate
Determine how often your sensor checks in. A lower sample rate extends sensor life and reduces false positives, while a higher rate keeps up with rapid changes.
- Window
Set a focused range for signal qualification, ensuring that only relevant data informs your sensor’s output, enhancing its relevance and accuracy.
- Out of Range Samples
Decide how your system reacts to outlying data. This feature helps your sensor adapt to new conditions without being thrown off by temporary anomalies.
- Temperature Compensation
Adjust for environmental effects. This setting helps your sensor account for temperature variations, maintaining accuracy across different conditions.
- Multiplier
Fine-tune sensor readings against environmental factors. This calibration tool ensures your readings remain accurate, regardless of atmospheric changes.
- Offset
Adjust the zero point of your sensor for installations requiring a customized reference point, ensuring meaningful measurements in every setup.
- View Noise Level
Identify and mitigate noise interference by monitoring echo levels, ensuring your sensor’s performance is not compromised by external factors.
- Set Noise Threshold
Maintain clarity amidst noise. This setting holds your sensor’s reading steady through noise spikes, preserving data integrity.
- Strapping Charts
For the complex shapes of non-linear tanks, strapping charts enable precise volume measurements, turning intricate levels into understandable volume data.
Selecting the right ultrasonic level sensor is critical for any application in any field: oil and gas, water and wastewater, food industries, marine industries, chemical applications, and even carwashes. Our ultrasonic level sensors are dependable and reliable, with a wide range of programmability options to adapt each sensor for your individual needs. Our measurement experts are happy to help you with any questions you may have on ultrasonic sensors and can even assist with programming. Contact us today to get started!
