Ultrasonic position and level sensors detect sound-reflecting objects and surfaces
Ultrasonic sensors -- the perfect solutions for challenging surfaces
Ultrasonic sensors detect all sound-reflecting objects and measures the time from transmission to reception of a sound signal. Ultrasonic technology works well in certain applications where photoelectric sensors struggle with reliability. The target's color, transparency and surface reflectivity are irrelevant.
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Color independent Reliable detection of colored and transparent objects |
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Material independent Reliable detection of liquids, solids, shiny surfaces and matte surfaces |
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Wide angle detection Reliable detection of irregular targets such as mesh boxes |
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Detection to the nearest millimeter Continuous and precise output of the distance value using IO-Link |
ifm offers high performance ultrasonic sensors in M18 and M30 designs:
- Robust stainless steel housing
- Sensing range up to 8 m
- Vibrating transducer reduces dirt build-up
- Integrated temperature compension provides stable signal
- Object orientation independence using retro-reflective version
- Digital and analog outputs
- Easy setup using teach button, IO-Link or remote teach by wire