F-Option
Fluorosilicone Sealant for our Outdoor Ultrasonic Sensors
The MaxBotix F-Option (IP68) provides additional protection necessary in a few hazardous chemical environments. Extremely corrosive gases or liquids can degrade or compromise the operation of the sensing unit. As a result, we offer a more chemically inert seal which allows our sensors to operate in all but the harshest of chemical environments.
Please Note:
Our sensors are designed for operation in normal atmosphere (air). Please be aware that the speed of sound and atmospheric attenuation may change as a result of the transmission properties of different chemical/air mediums. Users are strongly encouraged to characterize and test the operation of the sensor in the new medium to verify operation, and properly scale the outputted range information.
F-Option
The exposed materials of a properly mounted MaxSonar‑WR sensor with the F-Option (IP68) added are: Aluminum (oxidized surface), PVC, & Fluorosilicone (with an additional back up FEP Teflon® seal).
Standard Weather Resistant Models
The exposed materials of a properly mounted MaxSonar‑WR standard sensor are: Aluminum (oxidized surface), PVC, & silicone rubber (VMQ).