Data Sheet

MaxBotix
®
Inc.
Copyright 2005 - 2013 MaxBotix Incorporated
Patent 7,679,996
HRUSB-MaxSonar
®
- EZ™ Series
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Web: www.maxbotix.com
PD12141i
MaxBotix Inc., products are engineered and assembled in the USA.
Sensor Minimum Distance
The sensor minimum reported distance is 30-cm (11.8 inches). However, the HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ will range and report
targets to within 1-mm of the front sensor face. Large targets closer than 30-cm will typically range as 300-mm.
Range “0” Location
The HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ reports the range to distant targets starting from the back of the sensor PCB as shown in the
diagram below.
Target detection has been characterized in the sensor beam patterns.
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Multi-Sensor Operation
The HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ is designed to function alongside other ultrasonic sensors operating in the same space, at the
same time, on the same frequency. Our industry leading firmware allows users to connect multiple sensors across a single
space without worrying about sensor interference (cross-talk). Angle and position of multiple sensors will determine how
many sensors can be operated in a single environment without interfering with one another.
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Serial Terminal Configuration
Windows Configuration
The HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ inside Windows Operating systems is a plug and play device.
When the HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ ultrasonic rangefinder is connected to a computer running
Windows XP or newer, Windows will automatically install and configure the device drivers.
This configuration may take several minutes, but the device configuration will only occur
once.
Computers running Windows XP and older, have HyperTerminal included in the operating
system. Computers running Windows Vista and newer require that a software is installed
that is able to communicate with a communication port.
To configure the HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ on computer systems running Windows, use the
following directions.
1. Download a terminal program. A simple terminal program is available for download at
www.maxbotix.com/terminal.htm
2. Unzip the terminal program to a folder of your choice, if using program that is provided.
3. Connect the HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ ultrasonic rangefinder to a computer with a Micro-B
USB Cable
4. Allow Windows time to automatically configure HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ drivers
5. Run the terminal program of preference. If using the provided program, run the .exe file.
6. For users that operate with a different terminal program, set the configuration to the
settings provided.
The range is measured from back of the PCB to the target
Range Zero
Target Face
Value
Baud
57600
Data bits
8
Parity
0 / None
Stop Bit
1
Flow Control
0/None
Warning:
Removing the sensor
before Windows has
configured the drivers may
result in the drivers being
corrupted. Please allow
time for Windows to fully
install and configure the
drivers for the
HRUSB-MaxSonar-EZ