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The UMS Ultrasonic Sensor: Maximum Precision at a Distance

UMS ultrasonic sensors are particularly suitable for fill level monitoring of liquids, bulk solids and transparent objects. They reliably detect objects regardless of material, unit condition, color or transparency – as reflex sensors even at a distance of up to 6,000 mm.

Product Highlights of the UMS Ultrasonic Sensors

UMS ultrasonic sensors impress with their outstanding versatility. With a wide range of operating modes, including synchronous or multiplex operation, the UMS sensor masters a wide range of challenges reliably and easily. Thanks to the integrated display, adjustments can be made quickly and intuitively directly on the sensor for easy adaptation to different requirements. The sensor also offers the option of carrying out further parameter settings via the IO-Link interface and transferring process data.

Benefits for Process Automation

Ultrasonic sensors from the UMS product family are characterized by excellent background suppression, long ranges and high resistance to interference influences. Paired with their smart operation, they open up a wide range of applications that meet the most varied usage conditions.
UMS ultrasonic sensor emits ultrasonic waves

Wide Range of Functions and Applications

  • Working range as a reflex sensor up to 6,000 mm depending on the variant
  • Supports multiplex or synchronous operation
  • With digital and analog output
  • Precise detection range thanks to differently adjustable sound beam widths
UMS ultrasonic sensor emits ultrasonic waves

Intuitive Parametrization

  • Quick and easy adjustment directly on the display
  • Configuration also possible via IO-Link

Application Areas of the UMS Ultrasonic Sensors

Presence Check

Icon Presence check with ultrasonic sensors

Fill Level Monitoring

Icon Fill level monitoring with ultrasonic sensors

Sag Detection

Icon Slack monitoring with ultrasonic sensors

Stacking Height Monitoring

Icon Stack height monitoring with ultrasonic sensors

Other Usage Options

Distance Control on Vehicle Test Stand


In vehicle test benches, it is important that cars drive into the bench stand securely in the acceleration roller holder. For this purpose, an ultrasonic distance sensor is installed at the front of the car bumper which measures the distance. The control system knows the vehicle type and, in combination with the measured distance value, can determine the required position of the car between the rollers. The ultrasonic sensor reliably detects every car regardless of color, paint quality or shape.

Product Overview

Three ultrasonic sensors from the UMS product family
Working range Output Connection type
UMS123U035 100…1,200 mm 1 current output
1 PNP switching output
M12 × 1; 4/5-pin
UMS303U035 200…3,000 mm 1 current output
1 PNP switching output
M12 × 1; 4/5-pin
UMS603U035 300…6,000 mm 1 current output
1 PNP switching output
M12 × 1; 4/5-pin
Working range
100…1,200 mm
200…3,000 mm
300…6,000 mm
Output
1 current output
1 PNP switching output
1 current output
1 PNP switching output
1 current output
1 PNP switching output
Connection type
M12 × 1; 4/5-pin
M12 × 1; 4/5-pin
M12 × 1; 4/5-pin
Product Comparison