Description:

This ultrasonic (sonar) range finder features real-time automatic calibration and noise rejection resulting in virtually noise-free distance readings even in environments with changing acoustic and electrical noise. The sensor detects objects from 0 to 7.65 m (25 ft) and has a resolution of 1 cm (0.4") for distances beyond 20 cm (8"). The XL-MaxSonar works from 3.3 to 5V and peaks at only 0.5 W of power consumption.

Selecting the right distance sensor

Since there are 15 members of the XL- and LV-MaxSonar acoustic distance sensor family, we recommend using the Maxbotix sonar range finder selection guide when choosing a acoustic range sensor for your application. There are 5 different beam configurations for the LV-MaxSonar family (EZ0 – EZ4), each pictured below.

LV-MaxSonar-EZ beam patterns (range shown on 1-foot grid to various diameter dowels)

Maxbotix LV-MaxSonar-EZ0 MB1000 beam characteristics:

Maxbotix LV-MaxSonar-EZ1 MB1010 beam characteristics:

Maxbotix LV-MaxSonar-EZ2 MB1020 beam characteristics:

Maxbotix LV-MaxSonar-EZ3 MB1030 beam characteristics:

Maxbotix LV-MaxSonar-EZ4 MB1040 beam characteristics:

Features:

• Size: 0.870" x 0.785" x 0.989"
• Weight: 6.1 g

General specifications

• Resolution: 1 cm
• Maximum range: 7.65 m
• Minimum range: 0 cm1
• Sampling rate: 10 Hz
• Baud: 9600 bps
• Minimum operating voltage: 3.3 V
• Maximum operating voltage: 5 V
• Supply current: 3.4 mA2

Documents:

• XL-MaxSonar-EZ0/AE0 (MB1200/MB1300) datasheet
• FAQ and code examples from MaxBotix
• Sonar Acoustic Ranger
• A PC application for reading the MaxSonar serial protocol.