SR50-L
SR50-L
End of lifeUltrasonic Distance Sensor
No longer available to order
This product is retained for service, documentation, and compatibility information.
Replaced by
- SR50A-L
Sonic Distance Sensor
- Model:
- SR50-L
- Item Number:
- SR50-L
Overview
The SR50 measured elapsed time between emission and return of an ultrasonic pulse. An independent air temperature measurement was required. The SR50 output SDI-12, pulse train, or serial ASCII. Output options were configured with internal jumpers.
Specifications
- Power Requirements
- 9 to 16 Vdc
- Measurement Time
- 0.6 s
(typical)
- Measurement Range
- 0.5 to 10 m
(1.6 to 32.8 ft)
- Accuracy
- ±1 cm (0.4 in.) or 0.4% of distance to target
(whichever is greatest)
- Operating Temperature
- -45° to +50°C
- Diameter
- 7.5 cm
(3 in.)
- Length
- 31 cm
(12.2 in.)
- Weight
- 1.3 kg
(2.9 lb)
Other Accessories
(4)1049
3/4 x 1 in. Nu-Rail Crossover Fitting
The 1049 0.75" x 1.0" Slip-on Offset Crossover Fitting connects the circular shaft of the 6880 bracket to the circular shaft of the SR50.
Orderable17953
1- x 1-in. Nu-Rail Crossover Fitting
This fitting can be used as an alternative to the CM220 for mounting the SR50 to a CM206 crossarm.
OrderableCM221
Right-Angle Mounting Kit
The CM221 mounts a pipe or tube at 90° to another pipe or tube. It is typically used to attach a sensor with a vertical pipe (including most wind sensors) to a crossarm. The cast aluminum, right-angle mounting bracket has 3.8 cm (1.5 in.) U-bolts and hardware and will accommodate tubing with a 1- to 1.5-in. outer diameter.
OrderableCM230
Adjustable Inclination Mounting Kit
If the surface is at an angle, the CM230 Adjustable Inclination Mount is used to position the SR50 so that it is perpendicular to the ground.
Orderable
Replacement Parts
(3)42816
1/2-Unit Desiccant Bags (quantity of 10)
The 42816 desiccant is used to desiccate small subassemblies. For example, the KH20 Krypton Hygrometer and the base of the CR3000 Measurement and Control Datalogger each require two bags. Multi-packs are recommended for customers who need to desiccate multiple enclosures or systems.
Orderable42945
1 g Bag of Desiccant (quantity of 10)
These replacement desiccant packs are used inside the SR50's transducer. Two packs are used each time the desiccant is replaced.
Orderable10970
Replacement Transducer Kit for SR50 or UDG01
The 10970 Transducer Kit is comprised of one replacement transducer with connector, an O-ring, 2 [#4091] desiccant packs, and 2 [#905] desiccant packs. The 10970 can typically be replaced in the field by a customer (assumes reasonably favorable weather conditions).
Orderable
Ships With
(1)- Instruction Manual
Compatibility
Data Logger Considerations
SDI-12 and pulse train output options are available for measuring the SR50.
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Documents
Services Available
- Repair
- No
- Calibration
- No
- Free Support
- No