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AdAptAble level MeAsureMent with ultrAsonic technology SENSORS & SENSING SYSTEMS


Ensuring uninterrupted industrial processes requires precise monitoring and management of liquid and free-flowing solid levels in tanks or similar containers. The challenge lies in selecting a sensor that reliably detects various media, including liquids with different optical properties and irregularly shaped solids. Additionally, the sensor must withstand harsh industrial conditions and be suitable for confined spaces. Pepperl+Fuchs addresses these requirements with the UC18GS Ultrasonic Sensor Series, offering a solution that excels in adaptability and reliability. The application of the


UC18GS series extends to tanks containing liquids and granules, where continuous monitoring is essential for maintaining consumption-replenishment balance. The sensor’s capacity to detect transparent or coloured liquids and solid granules is a testament to its versatility. Moreover, historical data availability facilitates in-depth analysis and long-term planning for optimised processes. The goal of the UC18GS series is to provide


precise measurements unaffected by interfering components or container interiors. The compact sensor is designed to thrive in confined spaces, enabling installation outside the tank without extensive modifications. Small openings in


the tank lid suffice for level measurement, emphasising the sensor’s adaptability. A suitable protection class is maintained, ensuring resilience to varying ambient conditions. The UC18GS series employs a cone-shaped


sound beam with an adjustable diameter to strike surfaces over a wide area. This feature is crucial for accurate measurements, especially on


and boasts a degree of IP67 protection. The benefits of the UC18GS series are


evident in its IO-Link interface, allowing remote parameterisation via the controller without physical access to the sensor. The device’s compact design incorporates push buttons for easy configuration of output settings and sound beam width. Other features include interference target suppression, configurable sound beam, automatic synchronisation, minimum dead band, and an infrared interface, making it a comprehensive solution for diverse applications.


In summary, Pepperl+Fuchs’ UC18GS


irregular or moving surfaces. Software advancements, such as PACTware, suppress disturbance variables like support struts, guaranteeing precise level detection even in challenging conditions. Technical features of the UC18GS series


include a measuring range of up to 1000mm, minimal dead bands of 30mm or 70mm, and interfaces such as IO-Link 1.1 and infrared interface IrDA. Output types include 2x push-pull switching output or 1x push-pull switching output and 1x analogue output (current/voltage). The sensor operates in an ambient temperature range of –25 to +70˚C


high precision 3d snapshot sensors now with a larger measuring range


Micro-Epsilon’s surfaceCONTROL 3xx0-240 3D snapshot measurement sensors now offer a larger measuring range of 240mm and a measurement area of up to 245 x 180mm. The sensor, which is designed for automated, inline measurement of geometry, shape and surface quality of objects, delivers the best measurement results at a z-axis distance of between 340 and 540mm. The surfaceCONTROL 3xx0-240 is available in all classes and models


of the surfaceCONTROL 3xx0 series, i.e. the surfaceCONTROL 3D 3200 and surfaceCONTROL 3D 3500 ranges, with each offering a different measuring area and depth of field. Both models are fully integrated industrial sensors that are protected to IP67 with passive cooling (active cooling is available for higher operating temperatures). The surfaceCONTROL 3D 3500 offers the highest z-axis repeatability


of up to 0.4µm and best z-axis resolution of 1.0µm. A high data processing speed of up to 2.2 million 3D points per second enables the sensor to increase productivity in the respective application. The surfaceCONTROL 3D 3200 is a more affordable version of the


surfaceCONTROL 3D 3500; and the surfaceCONTROL 3D 3200-240 offers a high z-axis repeatability of up to 0.6µm and a high z-axis resolution of 1.5µm. Data acquisition times are from 0.3s. The surfaceCONTROL 3xx0-240 is suitable for a wide range of flatness


measurement, coplanarity measurement and surface defect detection applications, including flatness inspection of circuit boards; planarity inspection of unpopulated PCB substrates, etc. All surfaceCONTROL 3D systems support the very latest GigE Vision and GenICam standards.


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n 100m range on natural surface (no reflectors needed)


n 1mm absolute accuracy, independent of colour, texture and distance


Ultrasonic Sensor Series stands out for its reliable measurement capabilities on flat and irregular surfaces, independence from optical properties, adaptability of the sound beam without range loss, interference suppression, and space-saving design tailored for confined spaces. IO-Link further enhances ease of commissioning through remote access, showcasing the sensor’s versatility and future-oriented design.


pepperl+Fuchs t: 0161 6336431 sales@gb.pepperl-fuchs.com www.pepperl-fuchs.com


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n Fast measurements up to 250Hz with 1kHz output


n Outdoor and indoor use n Shock and vibration certified


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