hamzkh Member H Join Date Aug 2013 Location Auckland Posts 22 Oct 25, 2017 #1 Hi, I want to use an ultrasonic sensor with Micro850 PLC. Is there any cheap sensors that I can use for distance measurement?
Hi, I want to use an ultrasonic sensor with Micro850 PLC. Is there any cheap sensors that I can use for distance measurement?
Saffa Member S Join Date Feb 2012 Location Bay of Plenty Posts 1,468 Oct 26, 2017 #2 Is this a university project or a real world application? You need to define what "cheap" is. To me, cheap is less than $1,000 when talking about ultrasonics. What are you measuring and what sort of vessel is it?
Is this a university project or a real world application? You need to define what "cheap" is. To me, cheap is less than $1,000 when talking about ultrasonics. What are you measuring and what sort of vessel is it?
Kidblue Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date May 2003 Location Worcester Posts 698 Oct 26, 2017 #3 Hi, I agree with Saffa, most industrial grade ultrasonic sensors won’t be cheap. I have used the BEP marine ones here successfully... http://www.bepmarine.com/en/ts1 They have a 0-5V output option, but you’ll need the programmer to change the default 10-180 ohm setting. Regards, Rob
Hi, I agree with Saffa, most industrial grade ultrasonic sensors won’t be cheap. I have used the BEP marine ones here successfully... http://www.bepmarine.com/en/ts1 They have a 0-5V output option, but you’ll need the programmer to change the default 10-180 ohm setting. Regards, Rob