Robust ultrasonic sensor meets the demands of mobile machinery

The UF401V is a high-performing ultrasonic sensor with proven impermeability exceeding IP68 / IP69K which Baumer claims is unique for an ultrasonic sensor. Another indication of the robustness and quality of the UF401V is that it's compliant to industry standards such as; ISO14982, EN13309, ISO13766, ISO5003 and EN60947-5-2/-5-7.

The sensor is ideally suited to the demands of machinery operating in harsh outdoor conditions, such as agricultural, construction and other similar industries where working platforms and mobile machinery is essential. The non-contact ultrasonic sensing principle minimises any wear and tear issues to ensure reliable operation at temperatures ranging from -25degC to 70degC.

This 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 option of the smart UF401F is capable of suppressing the transient effect of plants between itself and the targeted measurement data. This eliminates the concerns about potential interruptions in data collection whilst easing integration at control level.

The performance of the new UF401V sensor has been recognised by a leading European journal OEM Off-Highway who selected the sensor for a Top New Products Award, stating that it "represents innovation and ingenuity in product design and development".