Sonar Phidget
The DST1200 accurately measures distances between 40mm and ~10m. Use this Phidget for motion sensing, object detection, or spatial awareness. This Phidget connects to your computer through a VINT Hub.
Features
- Measure the distance of objects between 40mm and 10m from the sensor
- Distance is measured using ultrasonic waves reflected off objects
- Detect up to 8 reflections, strongest reflection will be reported by default
- Retrieve data as often as every 100 milliseconds
- Optional quiet mode to make the sonar pulse less conspicuous
Videos
DST1200 - Product Video
Product video for the Sonar Phidget (DST1200_0)
Guides
VINT Upgrades
Second generation VINT devices have increased communication speeds, longer Phidget cables, and improved electrical immunity. Learn more here.
Cable Length Calculator Guide
Second generation VINT devices can now extend up to 50 meters from a VINT Hub. Learn more here.
Product Specifications
| Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Distance (Sonar) |
| Controlled By | VINT |
| Measurement Distance Min | 40 mm |
| Measurement Distance Max | 10 m |
| Measurement Distance Resolution | 10 mm |
| Sampling Interval Min | 100 ms/sample |
| Sampling Interval Max | 60 s/sample |
| VINT Communication Speed Max | 100 kbit/s |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Current Consumption Max | * 5.6 mA |
| Current Consumption Min | (unconfigured) 47 μA |
| Physical Properties | |
| Operating Temperature Min | -40 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 85 °C |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8471.80.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8471.80.40.00 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
* - Current consumption varies depending on selected data interval. See the graph below for details.
Cable Length Calculator
For information on how to use this calculator, visit our Cable Length Calculator Guide
Shield 
Sonar Quiet Mode Enabled
Select VINT Hub
| Wire Gauge (AWG) | Max Phidget Cable Length (m) |
|---|---|
| 26 | 6.5 |
| 22 | 16.5 |
| 18 | 39.5 |
* The maximum USB cable length is 5 meters.
Documents
Errata
The enclosure for the DST1200 may state the range as being 220mm to 10m, but it is actually 40mm to 10m, as listed in the specification table.
Product History
| Date | Board Revision | Device Version | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2017 | 0 | 104 | Product Release |
| January 2018 | 0 | 105 | Fixed inability to set change trigger to max |
| April 2018 | 0 | 106 | First valid measurement after saturation now always triggers an event |
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