Baumer introduce the UF401V ultrasonic sensor
Robust ultrasonic sensor meets the demands of mobile machinery operating in harsh environments
THE increasing demand for efficient and safe automated systems and machinery applies to just about every industry sector, including some of the most demanding mobile machinery applications operating in construction, agriculture, materials handling, and logistics applications.
To meet these demands, Sensor specialists Baumer are continuing to develop their range of market-leading smart sensors, including options that can withstand harsh outdoor conditions and are resilient to chemicals, dust, extreme temperatures, and wet environments.
The latest addition to the Baumer range of award-winning sensors is the UF401V, a high-performing ultrasonic sensor with proven impermeability exceeding IP68/IP69K, which Baumer claim is unique for an ultrasonic sensor.
Another indication of the robustness and quality of the UF401V unit is that it is compliant to industry standards such as ISO14982, EN13309, ISO13766, ISO5003, and EN60947-5-2/-5-7.
The innovative sensor is well suited to coping with the demands of operating in harsh outdoor conditions where mobile machinery is essential. The non-contact ultrasonic sensing principle minimizes any wear and tear issues to ensure reliable operation in temperatures ranging from –25º to 70ºC.
The easily integrated sensor provides reliable positioning and presence monitoring data, such as distance to ground, target position and distance, and object detection. Most importantly, the smart UF401F option is capable of suppressing the transient effect of plant between itself and the targeted measurement data. This eliminates concerns about potential interruptions in data collection whilst easing integration at control level.
Baumer say the performance of the new UF401V sensor has been recognized by leading European journal OEM Off-Highway, which selected the sensor for a Top New Products Award, stating that it ‘represents innovation and ingenuity in product design and development’.
