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SICK’S ULTRASONIC UC40 SET TO “CLICK” FOR ALL-ROUND USES
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ICK has added the UC40, a powerful and compact cube sensor, to its market- leading family of ultrasonic sensors. The SICK UC40 sets the standard for wide- ranging ultrasonic detection duties up to 5m. Equipped with push-lock mounting and IO-Link, it can be quickly integrated in machinery, on conveyors and on automated mobile vehicles.
The SICK UC40 is a versatile all-rounder for demanding industrial conditions, outputting reliable distance or level measurements even in poor ambient light, dusty or dirty
environments. The UC40 also ensures reliable presence detection and position data independent of gloss, colour, transparency or reflectivity of the detected object. It is therefore ideal for use in logistics materials handling and packaging machinery, for example.
Push, lock and play
“With the SICK UC40, it couldn’t be easier to harness the power of reliable ultrasonic sensing whatever the environment,” explains Nick Hartley, SICK’s UK Market Product Manager for Distance Measurement. “With a click and twist of the push-lock bracket, the UC40 is mounted in no-time, whether in a new machine or as a replacement for an existing sensor.
“It’s easy to set up the UC40 using its adaptable sound cone, and teach-in is quickly achieved using SICK’s SOPAS software. Its tried and tested factory settings ensure it can be quickly adapted to the broadest range of standard industrial applications. The digital push-pull output for IO-Link also means the UC40 can be integrated with minimal cabling into both existing and new installations.
Stable & Reliable Signal
A stable ultrasonic signal is assured with the benefit of the SICK UC40’s interference echo suppression capability. The selectable sensitivity hysteresis also stabilises the signal for laterally approaching objects. The signal quality can be monitored during operation via IO-Link and four status LEDs provide a visual indicator on the sensor that it is operating as expected.
The UC40 comes with integrated temperature compensation to ensure consistently- reliable distance measurement data. The ambient temperature is continuously recorded, and the measured value calculation automatically adjusted.
With a compact and rugged IP65/67 housing and rotatable sensor head, the UC40 can fit into tight machine spaces. A full range of accessories, including standard M12 cable connectors, IO-Link masters and Sensor Integration Machines are available. The SICK UC40 can therefore be easily configured to deliver data in edge applications and multi- device configurations.
SICK (UK) LTD
www.sick.co.uk
SUPPORTING BREAKTHROUGH SCIENCE Precision Measurement and Control
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ou’ll find Lake Shore sensors, instruments, and systems in use in leading labs around the world. In electronics, clean energy, nanotechnology, and many other applications, Lake Shore provides the products and systems needed for precise measurements over a broad range of cryogenic temperatures in various measurement environments. Reliable data provides insights for advancing aerospace, and numerous other fields of research and testing. Quantum Design UK and Ireland carries Lake Shore’s full and comprehensive range. To discuss your application or research area,
please contact us or find more information below.
Quantum Design UK and Ireland
qd-uki.co.uk
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MATERIALS, PRODUCT LIFE, PERFORMANCE – What Essential Parameters Drive Your Flow Meter Choice?
itan Enterprises, a leading UK design and manufacturer of liquid flow measurement sensors, presents a comparison of their flowmeter types that will influence the suitability for your process application. Doing things differently, better, and more cost- effectively for our customers, has been our design philosophy since Titan Enterprises launched its first flowmeter sensor in 1981. With
market-leading innovation, Titan’s liquid flow measuring products and technology are industry proven on a global scale for use within a wide range of process and industrial applications. With both standard flow measurement devices and OEM modifications or unique designs to accommodate customer specific applications, Titan’s flexibility and close, long-term customer partnerships have resulted in many OEM manufacturers specifying our products in equipment that will remain in production for many years.
Titan Enterprises Ltd
https://flowmeters.co.uk/
COMPLYING WITH LIFE SCIENCE STERILIZATION CONTROL MANDATES T
he traceability of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes is critical to navigating the complexity of government regulations that impact the design, development, production and distribution of medications. The recent introduction of the EudraLex Volume 4 Annex 1 guidance regarding the manufacturing of sterile medicinal products is an example of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) that help ensure quality and safety. But the challenge comes with documenting the process. Documenting the process can be achieved through a separate monitoring system that provides the simplicity, robustness and accuracy expected by regulators. In partnership with Eurotherm, Watlow has developed a paperless sterilization quality management solution that combines industry regulatory knowledge with hardware and software components. This makes it easy for OEMs to integrate the new EudraLex Volume 4 Annex 1 requirement into their production machines. The solution comprises a best-in-class sensor connected to a redundant solution, which delivers the mandatory monitoring and recording required for compliance. It then digitally feeds the control system simultaneously achieving simplicity, robustness and an extremely high level of accuracy.
Monitoring sensors are the most critical device in the sterilization process. If the sensor fails, the sterilization batch has to be put on hold. OEMs must invest in a high-quality sensor, like that from Watlow, and enable the high-availability redundant monitoring solution to provide the environmental measurements to the control system.
Compliance is key when it comes to pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, but recording and monitoring of critical process data can make life difficult for OEMs trying to keep up to date with constantly changing regulations. With the help of a reliable and robust paperless sterilization monitoring solution, OEMs can integrate the EudraLex requirements seamlessly to maintain quality and safety.
WATLOW
www.watlow.com Instrumentation August 2023 57
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