Datasheet

MaxBotix
®
Inc.
Copyright 2005 - 2021 MaxBotix Incorporated
Patent 7,679,996
ParkSonar
®
-EZ Series
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MaxBotix Inc., products are engineered and assembled in the USA.
About Ultrasonic Sensors
Our ultrasonic sensors are in air, non-contact object detection and ranging sensors that detect objects within an area. These
sensors are not affected by the color or other visual characteristics of the detected object. Ultrasonic sensors use high
frequency sound to detect and localize objects in a variety of environments. Ultrasonic sensors measure the time of flight
for sound that has been transmitted to and reflected back from nearby objects. Based upon the time of flight, the sensor
then outputs a range reading.
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Close Range Operation
Applications requiring 100% reading-to-reading reliability should not use MaxSonar sensors at a distance closer than
6 inches. Although most users find MaxSonar sensors to work reliably from 0 to 6 inches for detecting objects in many
applications, MaxBotix Inc., does not guarantee operational reliability for objects closer than the minimum reported
distance. Because of ultrasonic physics, these sensors are unable to achieve 100% reliability at close distances.
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Warning: Personal Safety Applications
We do not recommend or endorse this product be used as a component in any personal safety applications. This product is
not designed, intended or authorized for such use. These sensors and controls do not include the self-checking redundant
circuitry needed for such use. Such unauthorized use may create a failure of the MaxBotix Inc. product which may result
in personal injury or death. MaxBotix Inc., will not be held liable for unauthorized use of this component.
ParkSonar
®
-EZ Sensor Series
High Performance Ultrasonic Proximity Parking Sensor
MB1001, MB1002, MB1005, MB1006, MB1007, MB1008, MB1009
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The ParkSonar-EZ sensor is a high performance ultrasonic proximity sensor
designed for parking garage car detection that allows for simultaneous operation
of multiple sensors in one environment. The ParkSonar-EZ sensor, with 2.5V to
5.5V power, provides proximity detection of objects out to a set distance, in an
incredibly small package. The ParkSonar-EZ sensor allows users to integrate several sensors into one system and
experience little to no effect from the sensor interference than can occur with other ultrasonic sensor solutions.
ParkSonar-EZ sensor features an easy to use logic level (high/low) output, and RS232 format serial output.
*Factory calibration and testing is standard.
Features
• Proximity vehicle detection
• Simultaneously runs along side other
nearby sensors
• ~10 second object acquire time
• ~5 second object release time
• Range information available on
Pin 5 to 254 inches
• 2.5V to 5.5V supply with 2mA typical
current draw
• Interfaces are simultaneously active
• Serial, 0 to Vcc, 9600 Baud, 81N
• Digital logic High/Low (True/False)
output
• Continuously variable gain for side lobe
suppression
• Free run operation continually measures
and outputs proximity information
• Sensor operates at 42KHz
• Actual operating temperature range from
–40°C to +65°C, Recommended
operating temperature range from 0°C to
+60°C
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Benefits
• Very low-cost proximity sensor
• Simultaneously use up to 14+
sensors in the same environment
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• Reliable proximity information
• Sensor doubles as a rangefinder
(reports range information over
serial)
• Mounting holes provided on the
circuit board (or can be grommet
mounted)
• Very low power proximity sensor,
excellent for multiple sensor or
battery based systems
• Continuously gives output which
frees up user processors
• User can choose either of the two
sensor outputs
• Runs automatically or can be
triggered externally
• Fast measurement cycle
• Quality beam characteristics
• Custom object acquire and release
times available for a nominal NRE
charge
• Lowest power proximity sensor
Applications & Uses
• Parked car detection
• Proximity zone detection
• Sheltered drive thru’s
• Non-condensing environments only
• Designed for protected indoor
environments
• Other weather resistant models available
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Notes:
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Depends on sensor mounting. (For example
hundreds can be on the same floor of a
parking garage.)
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Contact sales at [e-mail]
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Please reference page 4 for minimum
operating voltage verses temperature
information.
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Please reference page 11 for part number key.