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Ultrasonic Sensor
Application Manual
Murata
Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Cat.No.S15E-5
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Introduction
An ultrasonic sensor transmit ultrasonic waves into the
air and detects reflected waves from an object. There
are many applications for ultrasonic sensors, such as in
intrusion alarm systems, automatic door openers and
backup sensors for automobiles.
Accompanied by the rapid development of information
processing technology, new fields of application, such as
factory automation equipment and car electronics, are
increasing and should continue to do so.
Using its unique piezoelectric ceramics manufacturing
technology developed over many years, Murata has
developed various types of ultrasonic sensors which are
compact and yet have very high performance.
The information contained in this catalog will help you
to make effective use of our ultrasonic sensors.
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CONTENTS
4 ApplicationsY YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY08
1. Examples of Applications ........................................................... 08
2. Transmitting and Receiving Circuits ......................................... 09
3. Applications for Distance Measurement ................................. 010
4. Installation . ................................................................................ 011
5. Sharpening of Radiation ........................................................... 012
Characteristics of Ultrasonic
Waves
Electrical Characteristics
Applications
Environmental Tests
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2. Reflection
In order to detect the presence of an object, ultrasonic
waves are reflected on objects.
Because metal, wood, concrete, glass, rubber and paper,
etc. reflect approximately 100% of ultrasonic waves,
these objects can be easily detected.
3. Effects of Temperature
Velocity of sound wave propagation c is expressed by
the following formula.
c=331.5+0.607t (m/s) where t=temperature (C)
That is as sound velocity varies according to circumfer-
ential temperature, it is necessary to verify the temperature at all times to measure the distance to the object
accurately.
4. Attenuation
(t= 20C)
-10
-20
Frequency
Attenuation (dB)
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-30
20 (kHz)
40 (kHz)
-40
80 (kHz)
-50
-60
0.1
200 (kHz)
0.5
1.0
5.0
10.0
Distance (m)
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Case
Horn
Metal Plate
Piezoelectric
Ceramics
Base
Lead Terminal
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Metal Case
Piezoelectric
Ceramic
Lead Wire
Base
Shielding
Material
Cable
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Electrical Characteristics
OSC.
S.C.M.
U.S.
Amp.
30cm
F.C.
U.S.
S.C.M.
Amp.
Input Voltage
F.C.
Anechoic Room
: Ultrasonic Sensor
: Standard Capacitor Microphone
: Amplifier
: 10Vrms, Sine wave
: Frequency Counter
0dB=20Pa
2. Sencitivity Characteristics
Sensitivity is the unit indicating the sound receiving
level and is expressed by the following formula.
S
Sensitivity=20log
(dB)
So
where S is Sensor voltage (V) and So is reference
sound pressure (V/Pa) .
Fig.7 shows a sensitivity measuring circuit. The 3.9k
resistor connected with the electrode terminal of the
sensor is used to avoid the influence of outside noise.
Sp
OSC.
S.C.M.
U.S.
30cm
F.C.
RL
U.S.
S.C.M.
Amp.
OSC.
Sp.
F.C.
Anechoic Room
: 3.9k
: Ultrasonic Sensor
: Standard Capacitor Microphone
: Amplifier
: Oscillator
: Tweeter
: Frequency Counter
Amp.
RL
0dB=10V/Pa
3. Radiation
The ultrasonic sensor is installed on a table. Then, the
relationship between angle and sound pressure (sensitivity) is measured.
In order to express radiation precisely, the angle in
which the sound pressure (sensitivity) level attenuates
by 6dB compared with the front is called the half attenuation angle with an expression of 1/2.
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Electrical Characteristics
4. Ratings
The ratings and dimensions of representative types of
these ultrasonic sensors appear in Table 1. Also frequency characteristics of sensitivity and sound pressure are
Part Number
MA40S4R/S
Item
Construction
Using Method
shown in Figs. 8 and 9 and their radiation characteristics Figs. 10 and 11.
40
633
1203
80
255020%
Operating
Temperature Range (C)
40 - +85
0.2 - 4
9.97.1h
0.7
20 Vp-p
Square wave 40kHz
Part Number
MA40E7R/S
Item
Construction
Using Method
Nominal Frequency (kHz)
Overall Sensitivity (dB)
Sensitivity
(dB)
Sound Pressure
(dB)
Directivity
(deg)
Capacitance
(pF)
74 min.
100
220020%
Operating
Temperature Range (C)
106 min.
MA40MF14-5B
85 min.
75
2800
30 - +85
0.2 - 3
1812h
4.5
MA40E8-2
100 Vp-p
Square waves 40kHz
Pulse width
0.4 ms
Interval
100 ms
40 - +85
148h
87 min.
103 min.
10050
4400
0.2 - 1.5
2.4
149h
160 Vp-p
Square waves 40kHz
Pulse width
0.8ms
Interval
60 ms
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Electrical Characteristics
Part Number
Item
MA80A1
MA200A1
755
Construction
Using Method
Center Frequency (kHz)
-47 min.
0dB=18Vpp
(at 50 cm)
40020
-74 min.
0dB=18Vpp
(at 10 cm)
-10 - +60
-30 - +60
0.5 - 5
4724.5h
93
0.2 - 1
1910.6h
6
0.06 - 0.3
1110.5h
2
120 Vp-p
Square waves 75kHz
Pulse width
600s
Interval
50 ms
120 Vp-p
Square waves 200kHz
Pulse width
250s
Interval
20 ms
120 Vp-p
Square waves 400kHz
Pulse width
125s
Interval
10 ms
MA400A1
-54 min.
0dB=18Vpp
(at 20 cm)
(deg)
Operating
Temperature Range (C)
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The sensor can be used in the operating temperature range. Please refer to the individual specification for the temperature drift of Sensitivity/
Sound pressure level or environmental characteristics in that temperature range.
Directivity, and Detectable Range is typical value. It can be changed by application circuit and fixing method of the sensor.
-40
MA40S4R
-60
MA40E7R
-70
-80
-90
30
35
40
Frequency (kHz)
45
50
120
MA40S4S
110
MA40E7S
100
90
80
30
35
Fig. 8 Sensitivity
40
Frequency (kHz)
60
90
-10
-20
-30
50
30
Frequency 40kHz
Input Voltage 10Vrms (Sine Wave)
Distance 30cm
0
MA40E7R
30
MA40S4R
60
60
90
90
Attenuation (dB)
0
30
45
Attenuation (dB)
-100
Distance 30cm
Input Voltage 10Vrms (Sine Wave)
0dB=20Pa
130
Sound Pressure Level (dB)
-50
Sensitivity (dB)
140
RL=3.9k
0dB=10V/Pa
-10
-20
-30
MA40E7S
30
MA40S4S
60
90
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4 Applications
1. Examples of Applications
Ultrasonic sensors are utilized for many purposes such
as measurement applications etc.
For examples of these applications, please refer to the
examples in Table 2 and the explanations as follows.
Level detection of continuous wave signals (Example 1)
is used for counting machines and approximate switches
due to the simple circuit construction of these devices.
Example 2 is used in devices such as automatic doors
where the environment is very changeable. The system
is arranged so that the instrument may actuate only
when a certain number of reflected pulses is detected.
And example 2 is also used for measuring distance to an
object, such as the back up sensors of cars.
4
No.
Function Method
Performance Principle
transmitter
( -- :: receiver
)
S
Applications
Input Signal
Detection of Signal
level of continuous
wave
Object
Counting instruments
Access switches
Parking meters
Object
Automatic doors
Level gauges
Automatic change-overs of traffic
signals
Back sonars of automobiles
Output Signal
Input Signal
Measurement of pulse
reflection time
R
T
Output Signal
Input Signal
S
Utilization of Doppler
effect
Object
R
Movement
Output Signal
Input Signal
Measurement of direct
propagation time
R
T
Obstacle
Output Signal
Input Signal
Measurement of
Karman vortex
Flowmeters
R
Output Signal
Densitometers
Flowmeters
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Vcc=12V
Id=15mA
12
11
30k
100k
560p
10
14
15
0.01
2
0.01
3
4049B
(Vc:1p) (GND:8P)
17Vp-p
Freq.=40kHz
3.9k
Ultrasonic Sensor
(Receiver)
GND
150k
0.01
Out
14
15
12
0.01
Gain=32dB
100k
100k
100k
+
10
11
8
9
5
6
30k
4011B
(Vc:14p)
(GND:7P)
560p
0.1
10
9
100k
Out put
13
5
1000p
Timming Pulse
8
4
555
8
4556
Vcc=12V
Id=15mA
3.3M
11
4049B
(Vc:1p)
(GND:8P)
10
Ultrasonic Sensor
(Transmitter)
12
20Vp-p
Rf
100k
1k
GND
Freq.=40kHz
1ms
40kHz
25ms
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Applications
100k
+
TP4
100k
Transmitting Pulse
1S1588
10k
20Vp-p
Freq.=172kHz
40kHz
GND
1ms
25ms
10
Object
1k7
11
4011B
4
4069UB
2
3
10
16
13
5
6
TP5
12
15 14 13 12 11 10 9
2
TC5022
3
8
4 5 6
7
16 11 12 13 14 15
6
TC5051P
10
5
8
4 3 2
0.01
2SC945
15k
1
2
2903
11
15k
4556
cm
TLR3123
4069UB
0.01
TP3
1000p
0.01
0.015
MA40S4R
10
1N60
3.9k
0.01
5
0.01
15k
1S1588
Rf
100k
0.01
Timing Pulse
0.01
TP2
555
Freq.=40kHz
4049B
(Vc:1p)
(GND:8p)
1k
Vcc=12V
10k
560p
5 3
47k
TP1
14
1S1588
Standard
Oscillation
Circuit
220p
Distance : L
10k
Counter
Circuit
100k
10
Receiving
Circuit
Ultrasonic Sensor
(Receiver)
Reflection Time : T
10k
15
1M
12
13
Control
Circuit
100k
8 11
MA40S4S 0.1
8
4
30k
PulseTransmission
Circuit
Ultrasonic Sensor
(Transmitter)
150k
4011B
(Vc:14p)
(GND:7p)
1000p
100k
2SC945
2SC945
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TP1
10V/div
20mV/div
TP2
Direct Wave
Reflection Wave
1ms/div
TP3
5V/div
TP4
5V/div
TP1
10V/div
10V/div
TP5
1ms/div
(b) Receive Circuit Output Voltage
(b) and Comparable Voltage Wave form
1ms/div
(c) Comparable Circuit Output Wave Form
4. Installation
Fig. 18 is an example of the installation of an ultrasonic
sensor.
The housing of the ultrasonic sensor should be protected
with elastic material, such as rubber, sponge, etc., and
care should be taken so that ultrasonic vibration is not
transmitted directly to the receiver from the transmitter.
Ultrasonic Vibration
Holder
P.W. Board
Transmitter
Receiver
(a) Bad Example
Holder
P.W. Board
Transmitter
Receiver
Elastic material
(Ex. rubber, sponge)
11
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Applications
5. Sharpening of Radiation
=40
=30
=20
0
30
-10
Attenuation (dB)
60
30
Sensor only
-20
60
-30
90
90
d=10
=10
D
1/2
R
(mm) (mm) (deg)
50
17
35
20
21
28
30
24
18
40
=30
=20
=10
Attenuation (dB)
30
60
-10
-20
30
Sensor only
60
-30
90
90
d=10
=30mm
D
1/2
(deg) (mm) (deg)
50
10
21
28
20
32
16
30
45
12
12
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Environmental Tests
Kind of Test
Conditions
Humidity Resistance
60C, 90 - 95%RH,
Thermal Shock
With -40C (30 minutes) and +85C (30 minutes) as one cycle, 100 cycles.
(Resistance of 3.9k connected between terminals of sensor.)
Vibration
Operating
Judgement
100 hours
Variation of sensitivity
and S.P.L. is within 3dB.
Variation of S.P.L. is
within 6dB.
13
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!Caution in use
1. (Notice in design)
1) The transducer may generate surge voltage by
mechanical or thermal shock.
2) Please do not apply D.C.voltage for ultrasonic
transducer to avoid migration.
3) Please do not use this ultrasonic sensor in water.
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