ToughSonic Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensor

Manufactured by BinMaster & Distributed by Wm. Neundorfer & Co.

Fast, reliable non-contact level and distance measurement for liquids in tanks, channels, and open environments—water, chemicals, and process liquids.

BinMaster’s authorized ToughSonic® distributor for the Great Lakes region—65 years specifying the right sensor, range, and mount for your material, environment, and process.

Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors

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Trusted across the Great Lakes region since 1959

Local Inventory
stocked in Painesville, OH

65 Years of
Bulk Material Handling Expertise

Serving the Great Lakes Region
OH, PA, WV, NY

Key Specs

Technology

Ultrasonic (Non-contact)

Through-air, distance-proportional output

Measuring Range

Up to
50ft

Varies based on specific model

Enclosure ratings

NEMA-4X / 6P / IP68

Multiple certifications to meet your application's need

Why ToughSonic is the workhorse for liquid level and distance measurement in Great Lakes plants

Non-contact — nothing to foul, corrode, or wear

The sensor mounts above the surface and measures through the air, so it never touches the liquid. No fouling, scaling, or corrosion from the product; no moving parts in the tank. ToughSonic sensors are low maintenance with a long service life.

Continuous, distance-proportional output straight to your control system

ToughSonic emits an ultrasonic pulse, times the echo off the surface, and reports the exact distance—not just presence. The output signal changes proportionally with the measured distance for seamless integration with a PLC, HMI, or BinCloud for real-time inventory, batch control, and high/low alerts.

Unaffected by color, light, or transparency—and simple to set up

Because it measures with sound instead of light, ambient lighting, product color, shine, and transparency don’t affect the reading. Free SensorView™ PC software configures, tests, and clones sensors in seconds—save one setup and copy it across a whole network with Group Control.

Rugged, sealed construction for wet, dirty, or corrosive environments

Solid-state electronics and a rugged piezoelectric transducer are fully epoxy-potted inside a Type 316 stainless-steel (TS-100) or chemical-resistant Kynar® PVDF (TS-200) housing. Every sensor is sealed to NEMA-4X, NEMA-6P, and IP68 for indoor, outdoor, and washdown environments.

BinMaster Toughsonic Ultrasonic Level Sensor

Models

ToughSonic Ultrasonic Sensors

Two series, based on environment. The TS-100 series is the general-purpose, 316 stainless workhorse; the TS-200 series adds a PVDF (Kynar®)  housing for corrosive and chemical service. Both set up with free SensorView™ software. Send us the application and we’ll spec the range and housing.

The TS100 series is best at handling water and harmless liquids in tanks and mixers, environmental and outdoor monitoring, distance ranging, and object detection in harsh plant conditions. They feature 316 stainless-steel housing, epoxy-potted electronics, ruggedized transducer, permanently attached cable. Ranges from 3 ft to 50 ft.

Model Max / Optimum Range Deadband Best at 
TS-100.03 3ft 0-1.75in Small tanks, totes, and close-range level
TS-100.14 14ft 0-4in Day tanks and small process vessels
TS-100.30 30ft 0-10in Mid-size tanks and storage vessels
TS-100.50 50ft 0-12in Tall tanks, sumps, and open-channel monitoring

The TS-200 Series is best at handling corrosive and aggressive liquids — chemical storage, plastics, wood products, paper, agricultural chemicals, and food and beverage processing. They feature Kynar® (PVDF) housing resistant to most acids, bases, solvents, and oxidizers. Ranges of 14 ft, 20 ft, and 35 ft.

Model Max / Optimum Range Deadband Best at 
TS-200.14 14ft 0-3.5in Corrosive liquids in smaller tanks and totes
TS-200.20 20ft 0-8in Mid-size chemical and process tanks
TS-200.35 35ft 0-12in Taller chemical storage and outdoor tanks

Still narrowing it down?

Tell us about your vessel and material—we'll spec the right model for your application.

Configure your ToughSonic to your application

ToughSonic sensors install above the surface with a clear line of sight to the liquid or target. The right mount and thread adapter depend on your fitting, headroom, and whether the sensor points into a tank, over a channel, or across a conveyor. Not sure which fits?  Tell us about your application, and we'll spec the right accessories for you.

Top-of-tank mounting — the sensor mounts above the liquid surface and aims straight down; the standard choice for tank and vessel level.

Bracket mounting — swivel-style, stainless-steel, block-clamp, and adjustable multi-axis clamps mount to frames, walls, or equipment for distance monitoring and object detection.

Open-air mounting — mounted above channels, sumps, or reservoirs for environmental and flood monitoring.

Thread adapters — TS-100 (30 mm thread) uses standard and elevated 2” NPT-to-30 mm adapters; TS-200 uses 1.5”, 2”, or 2.5” NPT female adapters. 90° adapters and 90° stainless mounts fit tight spaces and wall installs.

ToughSonic sensors offer a robust RS-485 serial interface with high noise immunity over long cable runs — up to 32 addressable sensors on a single data bus, and up to 256 through a Universal Junction Box. Models with both RS-485 and analog (4–20 mA) outputs are available for direct PLC/HMI integration.

DPM-200 / DPM-300 / DPM-500 digital panel meters for local readout (4–20 mA and Modbus).

RS-485 setup kit, universal junction box, termination boards (including a two-relay board), and sensor cable sold by the foot.

Not sure which configuration is right for your vessel?

Tell us about your vessel type, roof angle, and existing fitting size—we'll spec the accessories for your application.

Industries where the ToughSonic is the liquid level sensor standard

Serving industrial facilities across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Western New York since 1959. Find your application below — or tell us about your vessel and we'll spec the right model.

Water and Wastewater

Wet wells, lift stations, lagoons, clarifiers, and treatment-chemical tanks at municipal and industrial sites. 316 SS stands up to hydrogen-sulfide sewer gas and outdoor service.

Common fit:
TS-100.30 / TS-100.50 for wells and channels; TS-200 for lye, acid, and treatment chemicals

Chemical Processing

Acids, bases, solvents, and aggressive process liquids in storage and day tanks. The Kynar® PVDF housing resists a wide range of chemistries.

Common fit:
TS-200.14 / .20 / .35 by tank height; check the Kynar® resistance chart

Food and Beverage

Ingredient tanks, process tanks, and mixers for liquids and slurries. Non-contact keeps the sensor out of the product for cleaner, lower-maintenance measurement.

Common fit:
TS-200 for wash-down and product-contact areas; TS-100 for utility liquids

Plastics and Resins

Liquid additives, colorants, and process liquids in day tanks and totes across Ohio and Pennsylvania plants.

Common fit:
TS-100 for general liquids; TS-200 where chemistry is aggressive

Agriculture

Irrigation ponds, open channels, fertilizer and ag-chemical tanks, and liquid storage on the farm and at the co-op.

Common fit:
TS-100.50 for ponds and channels; TS-200 for liquid fertilizer and ag chemicals

Pulp, Paper and Wood

Process and chemical liquids in paper mills and wood-products plants, indoors and out.

Common fit:
TS-200 for chemical liquors; TS-100 for water and utility tanks

Power Generation

Service water, sumps, and water-treatment chemical tanks across regional generation facilities.

Common fit:
TS-100 for water and sumps; TS-200 for treatment chemicals

Environmental and Municipal

Flood monitoring, reservoir and canal levels, and stormwater channels where a rugged, sealed outdoor sensor is required.

Common fit:
TS-100.50 (316 SS) mounted open-air above the channel or surface

Industrial Automation

Conveyor object detection, roll-diameter and coil measurement, height and position control, and distance monitoring on heavy equipment.

Common fit:
TS-100 series by range; bracket or multi-axis clamp mount

Don't see your exact industry?

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FAQ

Use ultrasonic when you’re measuring liquids in tanks, channels, or open environments; when the tank is roughly under 50 feet; when the environment has minimal dust, foam, or vapor; and when you want cost-effective non-contact level or distance measurement. Use non-contact radar when you’re measuring dry-bulk solids in dusty silos, when vessels are tall, or when heavy vapor, foam, or turbulence would challenge an ultrasonic signal. We sell both — send us the application and we’ll give you the honest answer, not the expensive one.

It comes down to chemistry. The TS-100 is the general-purpose model in a Type 316 stainless-steel housing for water, harmless liquids, environmental monitoring, and distance ranging. The TS-200 uses a chemical-resistant Kynar® (PVDF) housing for corrosive and aggressive liquids — acids, bases, solvents, and oxidizers. Tell us the liquid and we’ll confirm compatibility against the Kynar® resistance chart before you order.

ToughSonic sensors measure up to 50 ft (15.2 m), with a shorter deadband on the longer-range models. If your vessel is taller than about 50 feet, or the material is a dry-bulk solid in a dusty silo, ask us about 80 GHz non-contact radar or SmartBob instead — we’ll match the technology to the vessel.

Yes. ToughSonic sensors provide selectable outputs — serial (RS-485/Modbus), voltage, 4–20 mA current, and switch — that drop into virtually any PLC, HMI, or alarm panel. RS-485 supports up to 32 addressable sensors on one bus, and up to 256 through a Universal Junction Box. If you have a specific integration question, we can confirm compatibility before you order.

Yes. ToughSonic sensors integrate with BinCloud inventory software — like any BinMaster continuous-level sensor or any 4–20 mA output. You get alerts and notifications, multi-site views, historical data, reporting, custom user roles, and vendor-managed-inventory ordering from any device. We can spec the sensors and the BinCloud setup together.

Yes. Because a ToughSonic measures distance, not just presence, the same sensor handles flood and channel monitoring, conveyor object detection, roll-diameter and coil measurement, height and position control, and collision-avoidance distance monitoring on heavy equipment. It reads reliably regardless of a target’s color, shine, or transparency.

Setup is quick with free SensorView™ Windows software: adjust ranges, rates, filters, and timeouts; save a configuration; and clone it to a whole group of sensors with Group Control. Reference targets improve temperature compensation with no field calibration required. Some TS-100 models also offer push-button “teachable” setup.

Yes. Wm. Neundorfer & Co performs site visits across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Western New York. We’ll look at the vessel, the mounting location, the material, and the wiring path, and you’ll have a written recommendation in your inbox within a few days.

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