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    Ultrasonic sensors measure the distance to an object by transmitting ultrasonic waves and measuring the time it takes for the waves to be reflected back. The sensor's temperature sensor compensates for changes in sound velocity due to temperature variations in the atmosphere. Sound velocity increases by 0.607 m/s for every 1°C rise in temperature. Ultrasonic sensors can effectively detect liquid levels, though a pipe may be needed if the surface is rough or foamy. For acids, alkalis or organic solvents, enclosing the sensor head in a tube with purged air or applying protective grease can prevent damage.

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    Ultrasonic sensors measure the distance to an object by transmitting ultrasonic waves and measuring the time it takes for the waves to be reflected back. The sensor's temperature sensor compensates for changes in sound velocity due to temperature variations in the atmosphere. Sound velocity increases by 0.607 m/s for every 1°C rise in temperature. Ultrasonic sensors can effectively detect liquid levels, though a pipe may be needed if the surface is rough or foamy. For acids, alkalis or organic solvents, enclosing the sensor head in a tube with purged air or applying protective grease can prevent damage.

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    Ultrasonic sensors measure the distance to an object by transmitting ultrasonic waves and measuring the time it takes for the waves to be reflected back. The sensor's temperature sensor compensates for changes in sound velocity due to temperature variations in the atmosphere. Sound velocity increases by 0.607 m/s for every 1°C rise in temperature. Ultrasonic sensors can effectively detect liquid levels, though a pipe may be needed if the surface is rough or foamy. For acids, alkalis or organic solvents, enclosing the sensor head in a tube with purged air or applying protective grease can prevent damage.

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    Ultrasonic sensors measure the distance to an object by transmitting ultrasonic waves and measuring the time it takes for the waves to be reflected back. The sensor's temperature sensor compensates for changes in sound velocity due to temperature variations in the atmosphere. Sound velocity increases by 0.607 m/s for every 1°C rise in temperature. Ultrasonic sensors can effectively detect liquid levels, though a pipe may be needed if the surface is rough or foamy. For acids, alkalis or organic solvents, enclosing the sensor head in a tube with purged air or applying protective grease can prevent damage.

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    Ultrasonic Sensor

    Measurement Principle / Effective Use of


    Ultrasonic Sensor

    Measurement Principle of Ultrasonic Sensor
    Ultrasonic sensors transmit ultrasonic waves from its sensor head and again receives the
    ultrasonic waves reflected from an object. By measuring the length of time from the transmission
    to reception of the sonic wave, it detects the position of the object.


    Roles of Temperature Sensor (FW-H10R)

    The head sensor FW-H10R comes with a temperature sensor for temperature compensation. This
    is because the sound velocity in the atmosphere changes depending on temperature. The
    temperature sensor inside the sensor head senses the temperature and compensates for the
    changes of sound velocity.

    Sound Velocity in the Atmosphere

    The sound velocity in the atmosphere reaches 331.45 m/s when the temperature is 0C. The
    sound velocity at different temperatures can be calculated with the following formula.

    Where C: Sound velocity, T: Current temperature
    C331.45 m/s 0.607 m/s x TC

    Sound velocity increases by 0.607 m/s every time the temperature rises 1C.

    Effective Use of Ultrasound Sensor
    Detection of Liquid Level
    Ultrasonic sensors are widely used for liquid level detection. However, in some cases,
    measurements may not be successful, such as when the surface of the liquid is rough or foamed
    up, or other objects on the liquid are wrongly detected.
    In such cases, please place a pipe on top of the sensor head as shown below.
    By detecting the liquid level inside the pipe, a wavy surface and entering of bubbles can be
    prevented.


    Detection of Acid, Alkali, and Organic Solvent Level
    Although ultrasonic sensors are often used for liquid level detection, if it is used for acid, alkali,
    or organic solvents, the sensor head can become damaged. In such cases, please examine
    introducing the countermeasures introduced below.

    Countermeasure 1: In the Case of Hermetically-sealed Tank


    Enclose the sensor head with the tube with the length
    shorter than the height of the insensible area and inject air
    from the back of the tube. By sealing the back of the tube,
    entry of volatile gas can be prevented because of the
    difference of air pressure.

    Countermeasure 2: In the Case of Open Top Tank



    Purging air in front of the sensor head and pushing
    volatile gas away in the horizontal direction will prevent
    the sensor head from deteriorating.

    Countermeasure 3: In the Case that Air Purge is not Possible



    Protect the exposed sensor head surface inside the tank by
    applying chemical resistant grease.
    * For more details about chemical resistant grease, please
    contact us separately.

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