UM30-2 Sensor Features Adjustable Filter-Setting

SICK UK has added the UM30-2 series to its range of 30mm ultrasonic sensors. The UM30-2 series includes a filter-setting adjustment that enables the user to change between a high-security mode, which protects against false signal switching but has a slower update, and a fast response mode for highly dynamic applications that do not require such a high level of false switching security.

This allows the customer to fine tune the performance of the sensor, enabling the UM30-2 to be used in even more diverse applications. Another new feature is the Multiplex switching mode, which enables up to 10 UM30-2 sensors to be connected to measure large areas, with integrated phase switching to prevent mutual interference and false switching. Targets of different colours or even transparent materials, water and film present no difficulty.

Despite now being 25 per cent shorter than the original sensor (between 84 and 105mm long), the UM30-2's 30 to 8000mm operating range is one of the widest available for this class of sensor, covering applications from level sensing and product detection to crane and vehicle-collision control. The clear display indicates distance to target and larger buttons increase ease of set-up.

Digital or analogue output variants of the UM30-2 are available, with the analogue variants capable of producing 4-20mA or 0-10V at their output. Selection of analogue output type is either automatic - the sensor detects the impedance of the load at power up, or manual - via the intuitive menu structure. Such flexibility reduces the number of different models required to meet installation needs and therefore reduces inventory costs.

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