Airmar's ART15 Airducer® Transducer reliably delivers unparalleled long-range ultrasonic sensing performance with level and distance measurement applications. It includes a built-in thermistor for ambient temperature and operates at 15 kHz. With a sensing range of 1 m to 60 m, the ART15 is a cost-effective alternative to radar technology when longer distance sensing is required.
AIRMAR ART15 Air Ranging Transducer
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Applications
- Wells
- Silos
- River crossings and bridges
- Large capacity tanks
- Wastewater facilities
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Features
- Built-in thermistor
- Comprehensive range without the high cost of radar
- Provides long range level measurement up to 60 m (197')
Options
- Available without thermistor
- Customizable cable length
Specifications
- Best operating frequency: 15 kHz +/ −0.5 kHz
- Maximum driving voltage (2% Duty Cycle Tone Burst): 900 Vpp
- Minimum receive sensitivity at best receive frequency: −148 dB re 1 V/μPa
- Minimum transmit sensitivity at best transmit frequency: 123 dB re 1 μPa/V at 1 m
- Minimum parallel resistance @15 kHz: 100 Ohm
- Minimum and maximum sensing range: 1–60 m
- Beamwidth (@ −3 dB Full Angle): 6° +/ −2°
- Thermistor operating range: −20 °C to 60 °C
- Operating temperature: −30 °C to 60 °C
- Acoustic window: LDPE
- Weight: 2.6 lbs / 1.18 kg
- Cable Length: 10 m
- Housing material offered in Aluminum, static dissipative Kynar, static dissipative PE
Acoustical Data
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Dimensional Drawings
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