Description:

This is the fantastically easy to use sensor from Maxbotix. We are extremely pleased with the size, quality, and ease of use of this little range finder. The serial interface is a bit odd (it’s RS232 instead of standard TTL), but the PWM and Analog interfaces will allow any micro to listen easily enough. The sensor provides very accurate readings of 0 to 255 inches (0 to 6.45m) in 1 inch increments with little or no dead zone!

Maxbotix is offering the EZ0, EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and EZ4 with progressively narrower beam angles allowing the sensor to match the application. Please see beam width explanation below.

Control up to 10 sensors with only two pins! Checkout the Maxbotix FAQ listed below.

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:

• Resolution of 1 inch
• 20Hz reading rate
• 42kHz Ultrasonic sensor measures distance to objects
• RoHS Compliant
• Read from all 3 sensor outputs: Analog Voltage, RS232 Serial, Pulse Width
• Virtually no sensor dead zone, objects closer than 6 inches range as 6 inches
• Maximum Range of 254 inches (645 cm)
• Operates from 2.5-5.5V
• Low 2.0mA average current requirement
• Small, light weight module
• Designed for easy integration into your project or product
• Widest beam of the LV-MaxSonar-EZ sensors
• Our most popular indoor ultrasonic rangefinder
• Our low cost, all-around sensor that is excellent for many projects
• Best beam and sensitivity balance for the LV-MaxSonar-EZ sensors

Documents:

• Datasheet
• Tutorial
• Beam Width Explanation
• Maxbotix FAQ
• Sensor Selection Guide