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Maxbotix Ultrasonic Rangefinder - HRLV-EZ4

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Maxbotix Ultrasonic Rangefinder - HRLV-EZ4 — Adafruit — 985

The HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ sensor line is the most cost-effective solution for applications where precision range-finding, low-voltage operation, space-saving, and low cost are needed.The HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ sensor line provides high accuracy and high-resolution ultrasonic proximity…

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Pinout

  • Pin 1 BW1

    Beam-width / calibration control pin from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.

    Type · control
  • Pin 2 PW2

    Pulse-width range output from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.

    Type · signal
  • Pin 3 AN3

    Analogue voltage range output from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.

    Type · signal
  • Pin 4 RX4

    Serial receive / control input from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.

    Type · signalVoltage · Adafruit product page states default serial output is RS-232 logic level; TTL mode requires soldering the square jumper closed.
  • Pin 5 TX

Start wiring

UART · Adafruit product page states default serial output is RS-232 logic level; TTL mode requires soldering the square jumper closed. · 0V ground reference.

Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.

Module pins: Pin 6 V+, Pin 7 GND, Pin 2 PW, Pin 3 AN, Pin 4 RX, Pin 5 TX. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.

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Serial transmit output from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.

Type · signalVoltage · Adafruit product page states default serial output is RS-232 logic level; TTL mode requires soldering the square jumper closed.
  • Pin 6 V+6

    Positive supply pin from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.

    Type · power
  • Pin 7 GND7

    Ground reference pin from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.

    Type · groundVoltage · 0V ground reference.
  • PinPositionTypeFunctionVoltage
    Pin 1 BW1controlBeam-width / calibration control pin from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.
    Pin 2 PW2signalPulse-width range output from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.
    Pin 3 AN3signalAnalogue voltage range output from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.
    Pin 4 RX4signalSerial receive / control input from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.Adafruit product page states default serial output is RS-232 logic level; TTL mode requires soldering the square jumper closed.
    Pin 5 TX5signalSerial transmit output from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.Adafruit product page states default serial output is RS-232 logic level; TTL mode requires soldering the square jumper closed.
    Pin 6 V+6powerPositive supply pin from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.
    Pin 7 GND7groundGround reference pin from the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ datasheet linked by the Adafruit HRLV-EZ4 product page.0V ground reference.