MaxBotix Inc. MB7389-501

The HRXL-MaxSonar-WR sensor series is a cost-effective solution for applications requiring precise ranging, low-voltage operation, space savings, low cost, and IP67-rated weather resistance. This sensor series provides high-accuracy, high-resolution ultrasonic proximity detection and ranging in air. Key features include 1mm resolution, target size and operating voltage compensation for improved accuracy, excellent external noise source rejection, internal acoustic velocity temperature compensation, and optional external acoustic velocity temperature compensation. HRXL-MaxSonar-WR/WRC models are available in 1.5m, 5m, or 10m ranges. This ultrasonic sensor can detect objects at 1mm resolution, with a ranging distance from 30cm to maximum range. Objects closer than 30cm are typically reported as 30cm. Interface output formats include pulse width, analog voltage, and digital serial (RS232 or TTL).

• Range finding at a fraction of the cost of other precision rangefinders
• Typical reading stability of 1mm at 1 meter
• Factory-matched accuracy, typical accuracy of 1% or better
• Standard internal temperature compensation with optional external temperature compensation
• Determines the distance to the farthest object (MB7368, MB7369, MB7388, MB7389)
• Determines the distance to the first detectable object (MB7360, MB7363, MB7366, MB7367, MB7375, MB7380, MB7383, MB7386, MB7387, MB7395)
• Excellent clutter rejection capability
• Enhanced chemical resistance
• Fast first reading after power-up, reducing battery requirements
• Wide low-voltage supply range of 2.7V to 5.5V for battery-powered designs
• Low current consumption, reducing power draw in battery-powered applications
• Ultra-low power rangefinder, ideal for multi-sensor or battery-based systems
• Handles other ultrasonic sensors with ease
• Stable, reliable range readings and excellent noise rejection for ease of use by most users
• Easy-to-use interface providing distance information in multiple output formats
• Target size compensation for improved consistency and accuracy
• Automatic acoustic noise handling by the sensor
• Calibrated sensor eliminates most inter-sensor variation
• Low-cost ultrasonic rangefinder
• Detection range up to 1.5m, 5m, or 10m
• Resolution of 1mm
• Distance sensing range of 30cm to 1.5m, 30cm to 5m, or 50cm to 10m depending on model
• Excellent Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Triggered operation for real-time ranging data
• Free-running operation with excellent noise rejection
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +65°C
• Operating voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Nominal current consumption: 2.3mA (peak ~49mA) at 3.3V; 3.1mA (peak ~98mA) at 5V
• IP67 protection rating
• Pulse width output, 1µs/mm resolution
• Analog voltage output, 5mm resolution (5m sensor)
• Analog voltage output, 10mm resolution (1.5m and 10m sensors)
• Serial output, 1mm resolution; RS232 (MB736X and MB7375) or TTL (MB738X and MB7395) options available

• Tank liquid level measurement
• Weather station monitoring
• Silo level measurement
• Proximity zone detection
• Personnel detection