MaxBotix ultrasonic sensor line comparison chart. |
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The Maxbotix LV-MaxSonar-EZ family of sonar range finders offers very short- to long-range detection and ranging in an incredibly small package with ultra-low power consumption. The LV-MaxSonar-EZ detects objects from 0 to 6.45 meters (21.2 feet) and provides sonar range information beyond 15 cm (6") with a resolution of 2.5 cm resolution (1 in). Objects between 0 and 15 cm range as 15 cm. The sensor provides three output interfaces, all of which are active simultaneously: digital pulse width output, analog voltage output, and asynchronous serial digital output. The LV-MaxSonar is available in five factory-calibrated beam patterns (EZ0-4).
For a higher-resolution, longer-range version, please consider the XL-MaxSonar-EZ and XL-MaxSonar-AE families of distance sensors.
Specifications and Features
Selecting the right distance sensor
Since there are 15 members of the XL- and LV-MaxSonar acoustic distance sensor family, Pololu 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) |
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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:
People often buy this product together with:
Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F Analog Distance Sensor 10-80cm |
Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F Analog Distance Sensor 20-150cm |
Dimensions
Size: | 0.870" x 0.786" x 0.645" |
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Weight: | 4.3 g |
General specifications
Resolution: | 2.5 cm |
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Maximum range: | 6.45 m |
Minimum range: | 0 m1 |
Sampling rate: | 20 Hz |
Baud: | 9600 |
Minimum operating voltage: | 2.5 V |
Maximum operating voltage: | 5.5 V |
Supply current: | 2 mA |
Notes:
File downloads
LV-MaxSonar-EZ beam width comparison (224k pdf)
Recommended links
Report on Maxbotix sonar range finder tests
This report explains testing procedures, calculations, and conclusions for Maxbotix’s reliability demonstration test and mean time between failure (MTBF) test. Testing demonstrated over 200,000 hours for a MTBF with a 90% confidence level.
LV-MaxSonar-EZ1 (MB1010) datasheet
Note: Certain elements in this datasheet only apply to newer revisions of the EZ1 that are marked on the back of the board with a brown dot. If your sensor does not have a brown dot on the back, these sections of the datasheet do not apply.
A PC application for reading the MaxSonar serial protocol.
Website for MaxBotix, which makes this and other easy-to-use ultrasonic sensors for a wide variety of applications.
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