USH-9: Ultrasonic snow depth sensor

USH-9: Ultrasonic snow depth sensor

USH-9 ultrasonic sensor provides continuous, non-contact snow depth measurement up to 10 meters. Designed for harsh environments, it enables accurate data collection with temperature compensation, low energy consumption and remote data transmission.
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Physical and environmental

Power supply 9…28 VDC; Reverse voltage protection, overvoltage protectio
Power consumption at 12 VDC Sleep mode: <0.4 mA
Active measurement: typically 40 mA (max. 300 mA for 0.05 s)
Shield heating (optional): 1 A
Outputs RS-485 ASCII / Modbus RTU
SDI-12
2 Analog outputs 4…20 mA (14 bit, max. load 250 Ω)
Operating temperature -40…60 °C (-40…140 °F)
Storage temperature -40…60 °C (-40…140 °F)
Environmental humidity 0…100 %rH
Protection rating IP 64
Lightning protection Integrated protection against indirect lightning with a discharge capacity of 0.6 kV peak
Housing material Anodized aluminium
Mounting bracket Ø32…60 mm
Size Ø x H Ø180 x 320 mm
Weight 1.2 kg
 

Snow depth measurement

Measurement range 0.7…10 m
Near blanking distance 0.7 m
Accuracy max. ± 1cm; typically 0.1% FS
Resolution 1 mm
Non-linearity ≤0.15%
Measurement duration 2…20 s
Measurement interval 20 s…3 h
Measurement principle Ultrasonic (frequency 50 kHz)
Beam aperture 12°
 

Temperature measurement

Temperature sensor Pt1000 with radiation shield
Measurement range -40…60 °C (-40…140 °F)
Accuracy 0.3 °C
Resolution 0.01 °C
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USH-9 – Ultrasonic snow depth sensor
Ultrasonic sensor for continuous snow depth measurement
  • Continuous, Non-Contact Measurement: Provides accurate, uninterrupted snow depth readings without disturbing the snow pack.
  • Built for Extreme Conditions: Designed to perform reliably in harsh environments, including high alpine terrain.
  • Maintenance-Free Durability: Features a robust, sealed ceramic membrane with a protective shield to guard against ice and snow buildup.
  • Exceptional Accuracy: Integrated temperature compensation and advanced spectrum analysis ensure precise measurements by filtering out snow and rainfall interference.
  • Energy-Efficient Operation: Sleep mode conserves energy, making it ideal for solar-powered monitoring stations.
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