RETIRED ›
This product is no longer available and has been replaced by: SR50A-L.
SR50-L Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
Services Available
Repair No
Calibration No
Free Support No

Overview

The SR50 measured elapsed time between emission and return of an ultrasonic pulse. An independent air temperature measurement was required. The SR50 output SDI-12, pulse train, or serial ASCII. Output options were configured with internal jumpers.

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Specifications

Power Requirements 9 to 16 Vdc
Measurement Time 0.6 s (typical)
Measurement Range 0.5 to 10 m (1.6 to 32.8 ft)
Accuracy ±1 cm (0.4 in.) or 0.4% of distance to target (whichever is greatest)
Operating Temperature -45° to +50°C
Diameter 7.5 cm (3 in.)
Length 31 cm (12.2 in.)
Weight 1.3 kg (2.9 lb)

Compatibility

Note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible or incompatible products.

Data Loggers

Product Compatible Note
21X (retired) The 21X is compatible only with the pulse train output.
CR10 (retired) The CR10 requires a special PROM to measure the SDI-12 output.
CR1000 (retired)
CR10X (retired)
CR200X (retired) The CR200X-series is only compatible with the SDI-12 output.
CR206X (retired) The CR200X-series is only compatible with the SDI-12 output.
CR211X (retired) The CR200X-series is only compatible with the SDI-12 output.
CR216X (retired) The CR200X-series is only compatible with the SDI-12 output.
CR23X (retired)
CR295X (retired) The CR200X-series is only compatible with the SDI-12 output.
CR3000 (retired)
CR500 (retired)
CR5000 (retired)
CR510 (retired)
CR800 (retired)
CR850 (retired)
CR9000 (retired) The CR9000 is compatible only with the pulse train output.
CR9000X (retired) The CR9000X is compatible only with the pulse train output.

Additional Compatibility Information

Data Logger Considerations

SDI-12 and pulse train output options are available for measuring the SR50.

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