CS477-L

Radar Water-Level Sensor
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CS477-L

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Radar Water-Level Sensor

Ideal for long-range radar measurements up to 230 feet.

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Model:
CS477-L
Item Number:
25612
Warranty:
2 years
Lead time:
14 days

Overview

CS477-L RADAR WATER LEVEL SENSOR, 230ft MAX DISTANCE

The CS477 is a radar-ranging sensor that monitors water level of rivers, lakes, tidal seas, and reservoirs. It can measure distances up to 70 meters. The CS477 outputs a digital SDI-12 signal to indicate distance and stage. This output can be read by many of our data loggers.

Key Advantages

Non-Contact Water Level Monitoring
FCC approved for outdoor use

Technical Description

The CS477 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
400 mm to 70 m

(16 in. to 230 ft)

Accuracy
±15 mm

(±0.6 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
8°
Input Voltage
9.6 to 16 Vdc
Surge Protection
1.5 KVA
Temperature Sensitivity
Average TK is 2 mm/10 K
Temperature Sensitivity
Maximum 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
316L stainless steel
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
9.5 cm

(3.7 in.)

Horn Length
43.0 cm

(16.9 in.)

Head Width
13 cm

(5 in.)

Total Length
58.5 cm

(23 in.)

Weight
4.3 kg

(9.4 lb)

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815 W 1800 N
Logan, UT 84321
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