Converting an ULTRA-U Sensor to a
ToughSonic® TSPC-15S-232/U
The Senix ULTRA-U product family is discontinued. The ULTRA-U sensors can be directly replaced with model
TSPC-15S-232/U shown below, which is more rugged and offers more features at a comparable price. Other ToughSonic
models are available, including those for use in chemical environments. Contact Senix if you have any questions.
ULTRA-U or ULTRA-U-SS
TSPC-15S-232/U
Feature
Comparison
Range
6.5 in. (165mm) to 37 ft. (11.3m)
10 in. (254mm) to 30 ft. (9.1m)
Housing
Plastic or 303 SS, NEMA-1, IP30
Threaded 316 SS, NEMA4, IP68 (submersible)
Mounting
Mounting clamp brackets
TSPC-15S-232: 1.5 in. NPT threads, front & rear,
of plastic clamp bracket (included)
Temperature
0 to 70C
-40 to +70 C
Humidity
5-95% non-condensing
0-100%, handles condensation
Setup
Rear TEACH button or computer (PC)
PC software: SoftSpan
Rear TEACH button or computer (PC)
PC software: SenixVIEW (free download)
With many new features and functions
Outputs
Two transistor switches (NPN)
Analog 0-10VDC & 4-20mA (8-bit resolution)
Serial data: RS232
Two switches (NPN or PNP, software selected)
Analog 0-10VDC & 4-20mA (12-bit resolution)
Serial data: RS232 (RS485 available)
Cable
6 ft unshielded, DB9 connector, 9 wire
1 ft. shielded, potted into sensor, 9 wire + shield
Terminated with connector identical to ULTRA-U
Configuration
Software
WinSpan, free from Senix
SenixVIEW, free from Senix
Compliance
CE
CE, RoHS
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ULTRA-U or ULTRA-U-SS
TSPC-15S-232/U
Wiring Comparison
The TSPC-15S-232/U sensor connections use a
one-ft. pigtail cable permanently potted into the
sensor housing and terminated with a DB9F
connector matching that of the ULTRA-U to allow
direct replacement. Wire colors are shown below.
The ULTRA-U sensor connections are via a rear DB9F (female)
rear connector. Cable part number UA-PC plugs into this connector
and has pigtail leads at the opposite end. Pigtail wire colors are
shown below.
DB9
Pin #
Function
* NOTE: Switch #1 and Switch #2 can be
configured as either sinking (NPN) or sourcing
(PNP) using SenixVIEW software. The factory
default is sinking (NPN).
ULTRA-U Wire Color
(UA-PC pigtail cable)
TSPC-15S-232
Pigtail Wire Color
Red
Brown
1
+10-30VDC
2
4-20mA Loop, Sinking
Orange
Orange
3
4-20mA Loop, Sourcing
Brown
Green
4
RX RS232 Data-IN
Violet
Yellow
5
Switch #1
White (sinking)
Black (see * above)
6
Gnd (-DC)
Black
Brown
7
0-10V output
Yellow
Violet
8
TX RS232 Data-out
Blue
Grey
9
Switch #2
Green (sinking)
White (see * above)
Shield drain
Power Input Connections
ULTRA-U power input is provided either through the rear connector
(pins 1 and 6, red and black wires) or via the rear 3mm jack.
TSPC-15S-232/U power input is via the pigtail
cable’s Brown (DC+) and Blue (DC-) wires.
Adjustment and Computer Connection
ULTRA-U adjustment is made using the rear SET button and/or
SoftSpan software running on a Windows PC. To configure a
sensor using SoftSpan the UA-PC pigtail cable is removed and
replaced with Senix P/N UA-CC-U which plugs into the PC’s 9-pin
COM port. Sensor power is provided via the rear jack when using
the UA-CC-U.
ALTERNATIVE: The serial data R232 and ground connections of
the UA-PC cable can be connected by user wiring to a PC COM
port. This method allows the sensor to be adjusted while installed in
and powered by the user’s equipment.
ToughSonic sensors are adjusted using the rear
TEACH button and/or SenixVIEW software running
on a Windows PC. Computer COM port connection
can be made using Senix Software Configuration
Kit UA-KIT-232/U for a quick and simple
connection, or by direct user wiring.
Nov2015
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