Modern industrial automation demands increasingly smaller components with higher performance. To meet this challenge, wenglor has expanded its automation portfolio with the new U1KM miniature ultrasonic sensors.
This powerful industrial solution stands out for offering long measurement ranges in extremely small mounting spaces.
Key features of the U1KM ultrasonic sensor series
The U1KM series combines a compact design with cutting-edge technology to optimize production processes:
- Long range in a compact format: They enable reliable object detection at a distance of up to three meters, overcoming typical space limitations.
- Multiple detection: They can register up to five objects simultaneously, facilitating precise monitoring in complex applications.
- Innovative MEMS technology: They incorporate a MEMS acoustic transducer that provides high EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) stability and reliable performance in the face of interference.
- Stable, interference-free measurement: They feature synchronization and multiplexing modes for the flexible use of multiple sensors in parallel, preventing mutual interference. 100%
- Silent Operation: Operating completely inaudible to the human ear, they are perfect for assembly workstations and environments requiring low noise levels.
- Intelligent Diagnostics: Equipped with analytical functions ready for Industry 4.0 and modern automation needs.
Object and Distance Control in Cobots
In the packaging industry, collaborative robots handle the automated manipulation of cardboard boxes between pallets and conveyor systems. To reliably detect the distance to the boxes and grip them precisely, a miniature ultrasonic sensor has been mounted directly on the gripper.
The sensor detects objects and measures distances to workpieces or obstacles within a radius of up to three meters, regardless of their shape, color, or varying lighting conditions. Thanks to its compact size and low weight, it does not affect the robot’s dynamics.