Ultrasonic sensors with IO-Link

Product portfolio

Sensors with narrow sonic beam

Ideal for distance measurement through narrow openings
Resolution up to 0.1 mm
Measuring ranges up to 150 mm

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Robust ultrasonic sensors with flexible parameterization

Extremely resistant sealed sensor element
Very short blind range of 20 mm
Application-specific parameterization and additional data due to IO-Link
Analog measurement signal as well as switching signal
Measuring ranges up to 1000 mm

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USB IO-Link master

Integration of IO-Link sensors via USB
Including power supply (EU, KOR, USA, AUS, UK) and USB cable

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IO-Link – Industry 4.0 and IIoT ready

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) – benefit from the data provided by present-day intelligent sensors to enhance process transparency, to improve efficiency and to cut down on costs. Find out here how IO Link will be of help.

Your benefit

Flexible parameter adjustment of the sensor to the object and the application
- Targeted adjustment of the sonic beam width - narrow sonic beam for small openings and wide sonic beam for the detection of uneven objects
Stable measurement results through adjustable filter functions
- Filtering the data enables the optimum compromise between speed and stability of the measurement signal - no filtering to detect fast objects and strong filtering for small, irregularly shaped objects
Individual adjustment of sensor properties
- Activating or deactivating the teach-in command to prevent changes in the machine in the field or activating/deactivating the LEDs to avoid unwanted signals during machine operation
Reliable measurement results even with sensors that are operated in close proximity to each other
- Configuration of the output signal behaviour or pin 5 to activate the synchronization function
Time saving during teaching
- The teach-by-value function enables the central setting of the switching window or analog signal curve without the objects having to be placed in front of the sensor or the machine having to be put into operation
Using additional data effectively
- IO-Link offers the acquisition of additional data such as distance signals received with a switching sensor and transmitted as digital values for error- and offset-free measurements or also object counting to assess the efficiency of the machine
Predictive maintenance
- Capture advanced values such as signal strength, temperature or histograms to enable predictive maintenance and avoid downtime
Fast sensor exchange
- Parameter server functions enable simple and fast sensor exchange and duplication of parameter data

Applications

Object detection and level measurement with individual sonic cone adjustment

On-site adjustment of the sonic beam width depending on container opening and filling medium. Optimal result with a narrow sonic beam through narrow openings or reliable detection of the part presence with a wide sonic beam, e.g. in the part bunker.

Object detection with stable signal thanks to filter function

Presence detection and degree of filling, e.g. of a bottle table. The adjustable filter function allows to find the optimal compromise between speed and stability of the measuring signal.

Diameter control with simple parameterization by teach-by-value

Monitoring of the diameter of rolls independent of color, reflection and transparency. With the teach-by-value function of IO-Link, the switching points of the same sensors can be easily parameterized in different machines without having to put the machines into operation.

Anwesenheitsdetektion im Nahrungsmittelbereich – Objekterkennung direkt nebeneinander

Object detection directly next to each other

With the synchronization function it is possible to operate several sensors in close proximity to each other without the risk of disturbances. This means that the sonic beam of the sensors standing directly next to each other do not influence each other. The synchronization function can be triggered either by an external signal or by a command via IO-Link.

Object detection and counting

Reliable detection and counting of transparent bottles in a packaging system. The signal is transmitted over several meters to the PLC.

Flexible parameterization

Variable sonic beam

Targeted adjustment of the sonic beam width
Narrow sonic beam, for even smallest openings
Large sonic beam, useful for averaging over big surface areas
Setting via IO-Link

Switching points

Free selection of the measured values at which the sensor is to switch
Definition of a switching window
Setting via IO-Link and qTeach

Adjustable measuring range

Limit the measuring range to increase the resolution of the analog output
Setting via IO-Link and qTeach

Adjustable filter function

Filter function reduces noise for more stable measurement results
Strong filtering, e.g. for the detection of bulk materials or for the best possible accuracy
No filtering, e.g. for the detection of fast objects
Setting via IO-Link

Configurable switching output

Parameterization of the hysteresis (difference between switching point and reset point), adjustable via IO-Link
Setting of the switching behavior (NO or NC) via IO-Link and qTeach

Downloads

Brochures / Catalogs

Flyer – Use valuable additional data via IO-Link
Flyer – IO-Link product and function overview
Brochure – Ultrasonic sensors U500 and UR18
Catalog – Ultrasonic Sensors
Catalog – Product Overview – Innovative Sensor Solutions

Technical and Application Reports / White Paper

Technical Report – Reliable level measurement – UR18 ultrasonic sensors with flexible parameterization and filter functions

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