Banner Engineering has introduced their Sure Cross® U-GAGE® K50U Ultrasonic Sensor for use in wireless tank monitoring applications. Optimized for use with Banner’s Q45U Wireless Node, the pair provide a cost effective, plug-and-play solution to monitor levels in mobile or remotely located tanks and totes.
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The K50U reliably detects distance from target to sensor in ranges between 300 millimeters (11.8 in) up to 3 meters (118 in), and features built-in temperature compensation for accurate measurements. The sensor features a standard 1¼” NPT connection and can be combined with the optional BWA-BK-006 bracket and Q45U Wireless Node (sold separately) for an easy-to-mount, IEC IP67, NEMA 6P level monitoring solution.
Paired with our Q45U wireless node, the K50U delivers a turnkey, single-sensor remote monitoring solution that is both rugged and affordable. It can also function as a component within a much larger, more complex network with Banner’s many wireless sensors and nodes. Customers who also purchase our DXM100 programmable controllers can take full advantage of this solution, and set high-high, high, low, and low-low alarms.
Tim Hazelton, Wireless Product Manager, Banner Engineering.
The sensor is also an ideal solution for a range of applications beyond liquid or chemical tank level monitoring, such as pallet presence sensing or monitoring dry material level in a hopper. The K50U is available in two models, with a 1-wire serial interface or a model that functions as a Modbus slave via RS-485. Compatible with a wide range of Banner Engineering wireless nodes, the K50U provides reliable sensing for a single sensor application or integrated as part of a multiple sensor, long distance multi-hop network.
Find more information about the K50U at https://www.bannerengineering.com/us/en/products/wireless-sensor-networks/wireless-sensors/wireless-ultrasonic-sensors-k50u-series.html#all or visit the all new bannerengineering.com.
Find more information on the Banner Q45 Wireless Sensors at https://www.bannerengineering.com/us/en/products/wireless-sensor-networks/wireless-sensors/q45-wireless-sensors.html#all