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PRODUCT

CS475A-L
Radar Water-Level Sensor

Non-Contact
Water Level
Monitoring
FCC approved for outdoor use

Overview
The CS475A radar sensor monitors the water level of rivers, between the sensor and the target (for example, water, grain,
lakes, tidal seas, and reservoirs. The sensor is ideal for areas slurry). The distance value can then be used to determine
where submersed sensors can be damaged due to corrosion, depth of the medium.
contamination, flood-related debris, lightning, or vandalism. It
emits short microwave pulses and then measures the elapsed The CS475A outputs a digital SDI-12 signal to indicate distance
time between the emission and return of the pulses. The and stage. This output is acceptable for recording devices with
elapsed time measurement is used to calculate the distance SDI-12 capability, including Campbell Scientific data loggers.

Benefits and Features


Meets USGS Office of Surface Water (OSW) requirements for FCC compliant (FCC IC# MOIPULS 616263); individual FCC
accuracy license not required
SDI-12 version 1.4 functionality Low maintenance—no moving parts significantly reduces
maintenance cost and time
Makes 1 Hz measurements
Low power mode available
Monitors tides for NOAA physical oceanographic real-time
systems (PORTS) Rugged enough for harsh environments—IP68 rating
Easy to set up and configure over USB or SDI-12 Optional display available

Detailed Description
Features of the SDI-12 version 1.4 functionality: M! commands return stage, distance, voltage, and error
codes
SHEF coded meta data

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Specifications
Measurement Description Distance Mechanical Rating IP66/68
Output Options SDI-12 Housing Material Aluminum
Measurement Range 0.5 to 35 m (1.6 to 114.8 ft) Horn Material PVDF plastic
Accuracy ±2 mm (±0.0065 ft) Measurement Time < 1.0 s (normal power mode)
60.0 s + (5 • Integration Time) +
Resolution 1 mm (0.0033 ft)
(Measurement Time) (low power
Communications Output SDI-12 version 1.4 mode)
Radar Frequency K band (~26 GHz) Housing Height 129 mm (5.1 in.)
Pulse Energy 1 mW (maximum) Horn Diameter 115 mm (4.5 in.)
Beam Angle 10° Horn Height 122 mm (4.8 in.)
Input Voltage 9.6 to 32 Vdc Weight 2 kg (4 lb)
Surge Protection 1.5 KVA
Nominal Current Drain
Operating Temperature -40° to +80°C
Normal Power Mode < 7 mA (measurement state)
Range
< 5 mA (sleep state)
Vibration Resistance Mechanical vibrations with 4 g and
Low Power Mode < 550 μA (sleep state)
5 to 100 Hz
< 7 mA (measurement state)

For comprehensive details, visit: www.campbellsci.com/cs475a-l

© 2020 Campbell Scientific, Inc. | 09/02/2020

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