CS475-L
CS475-L
RetiredRadar Water-Level Sensor, 65 ft Maximum Distance
No longer available to order
This product is retained for service, documentation, and compatibility information.
Replaced by
- CS475A-L
Radar Water-Level Sensor
- Model:
- CS475-L
- Item Number:
- 25610
- Warranty:
- 2 years
Overview
The CS475 is a radar-ranging sensor that monitors water level of rivers, lakes, tidal seas, and reservoirs. It can measure distances up to 20 meters. The CS475 outputs a digital SDI-12 signal to indicate distance and stage. Many of our data loggers can read the SDI-12 signal.
Key Advantages
FCC approved for outdoor use
Technical Description
The CS475 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 (e.g., water, grain, slurry). The distance value can then be used to determine depth.
Benefits
- FCC approved for outdoor use (FCC ID number MOIPULS616263)
- Ideal for areas where submersed sensors can be damaged due to corrosion, contamination, flood-related debris, lightning, or vandalism
- Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers
- Low maintenance—no moving parts significantly reduces maintenance cost and time
- Low power consumption
- Rugged enough for harsh environments—NEMA rated 4X
- Wide operating temperature range (-40° to +80°C)
Specifications
- Compliance
- FCC approved for outdoor use
(FCC IC number M01PULS616263)
- Measurement Range
- 50 mm to 20 m
(2 in. to 65 ft)
- Accuracy
- ±5 mm
(±0.2 in.) over entire measurement range
- Resolution
- 1 mm
(0.04 in.)
- Output Options
- SDI-12
- Radar Frequency
- ~26 GHz
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
- Emission to EN 61326; Electrical Equipment Class B
- Pulse Energy
- 1 mW maximum
- Beam Angle
- 10°
- Input Voltage
- 9.6 to 16 Vdc
- Surge Protection
- 1.5 KVA
- Operating Temperature Range
- -40° to +80°C
- Temperature Sensitivity
- Average TK is 2 mm/10 KMaximum 5 mm
(over the entire temperature range of -40° to +80°C)
- Vibration Resistance
- Mechanical vibrations with 4 g and 5 to 100 Hz
- Housing Rating
- NEMA 4x
- Housing Material
- Aluminum, coated IP66/68
- Horn Material
- PVDF encapsulated plastic
- Typical Sleep Current Drain
- 4.7 mA
(with 12 V power supply)
- Typical Measurement Current Drain
- 14 mA
(with 12 V power supply)
- Side Cap Diameter
- 8.6 cm
(3.4 in.)
- End Cap Diameter
- 8.6 cm
(3.4 in.)
- Horn Diameter
- 7.5 cm
(3 in.)
- Head Width
- 11 cm
(4.3 in.)
- Horn Length
- 13.7 cm
(5.4 in.)
- Total Length
- 26.6 cm
(10.5 in.)
- Weight
- 1.7 kg
(3.8 lb) without bracket
2.3 kg(5 lb) with bracket
Common Accessories
(2)25616
CS475, CS476, or CS477 Adjustment Display Module
The 25616 is a display module used for changing settings, testing, and diagnostics. A cap is available for this display (see below).
Orderable25654
CS475, CS476, or CS477 Cap with Window for Use with Display
The 25654 provides a cap with a window. It is used with the 25616 display module.
Orderable
