Ultrasonic, USB, General Purpose Distance Meter, Distance Sensor, 0.3-5m, Bus Power

SKU:: 175
Manufacturer:: Tokyo Devices
Model Number:: IWS520-USB
EAN:: 4560457400502
Released on:: Aug 2014
Category:: Position Sensors

A general-purpose distance sensor with USB connection. Ultrasonic waves measure the distance to an object 0.3 to 5 meters in front of you in real time. Free development software makes it easy to integrate into your system.

The principle of ultrasonic distance measurement

The IWS520-USB measures distance by calculating the time delay of acoustic echoes. Since the speed of sound is constant, approximately 340 m/s, distance can be determined by measuring this time. For example, if the delay is 10 milliseconds, the distance to the target object is approximately 1.7 meters.

Features

Fine Sensitivity Adjustment: Flexibly adapts to various environments, such as ignoring obstacles in the foreground.
Excellent Expandability: Easy integration into custom applications with free control software.
Standard USB Device: No need to install special driver software.
Bus-Powered Operation: Power is supplied via USB, eliminating the need for batteries or an AC adapter.
Equipped with a Temperature Sensor: Includes a temperature sensor to aid in the correction of sound speed.

How to Use

Demo Application: A free demo application is provided for measuring distances, graphing, and recording data to CSV files (Windows only).
Control Command "iws520ctl": For external program control, the command "iws520ctl" is provided (compatible with Windows/Linux). Since iws520ctl outputs simple text data, it can easily be integrated with other programs or redirected to a CSV file for logging purposes.

Box Contents

IWS520-USB Main Unit ×1
USB Cable 1.5m ×1
Manual ×1

Attentions

Due to the nature of ultrasonic distance measurement, variations in temperature, air pressure, and humidity can cause inaccuracies. For precise distance measurements, it is recommended to use calibrated measuring instruments such as laser-based devices.
Surfaces that are uneven or materials like clothing, fur, or fabric that absorb sound waves will weaken the reflection, resulting in shorter measurable distances.
If you only need to detect whether a person or heat source has moved, consider the infrared motion sensor IWS600 series, available in related products.