CS475A-L Radar Water-Level Sensor
The CS475A radar sensor monitors the water level of rivers, lakes, tidal seas, and reservoirs. The sensor is ideal for areas where submersed sensors can be damaged due to corrosion, contamination, flood-related debris, lightning, or vandalism. It emits short microwave pulses and then measures the elapsed time between the emission and return of the pulses. The elapsed time measurement is used to calculate the distance between the sensor and the target (for example, water, grain, slurry). The distance value can then be used to determine depth of the medium.
Benefits and Features
- Meets USGS Office of Surface Water (OSW) requirements for accuracy
- SDI-12 version 1.4 functionality
- Makes 1 Hz measurements
- Monitors tides for NOAA physical oceanographic real-time systems (PORTS)
- Easy to set up and configure over USB or SDI-12
- FCC compliant (FCC IC# MOIPULS 616263); individual FCC license not required
- Low maintenance—no moving parts significantly reduces maintenance cost and time
- Low power mode available
- Rugged enough for harsh environments—IP68 rating
- Optional display available
| Measurement Range | 0.5 to 35 m (1.6 to 114.8 ft) | |
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| Accuracy | ±2 mm (±0.0065 ft) | |
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| Communication Output | SDI-12 version 1.4 | |
| Radar Frequency | K band (~26 GHz) | |
| Pulse Energy | 1 mW (maximum) | |
| Beam Angle | 10° | |
| Input Voltage | 9.6 to 32 Vdc | |
| Surge Protection | 1.5 KVA | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40° to +80°C | |
| Vibration Resistance | Mechanical vibrations with 4 g and 5 to 100 Hz | |
| Mechanical Rating | IP66/68 | |
| Housing Material | Aluminum | |
| Horn Material | PVDF plastic | |
| Measurement Time |
< 1.0 s (normal power mode) 60.0 s + (5 • Integration Time) + (Measurement Time) (low power mode) |
