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.

	Color independent Reliable detection of colored and transparent objects
	Material independent Reliable detection of liquids, solids, shiny surfaces and matte surfaces
	Wide angle detection Reliable detection of irregular targets such as mesh boxes
	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