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Ultrasonic Sensors in Stainless Steel Housing with M18 Thread

Quick and easy installation

Robust format

Reflex sensor & barrier mode

Synchronous and multiplex modes

Analog output / switching output (antivalent)

IO-Link 1.1

The U18T ultrasonic sensors in the widely used M18 format combine robust construction with intelligent technology. The M18 thread design offers a clear advantage: It enables fast, tool-free and efficient installation. Due to their high stability and reliability, U18T sensors are suitable for a wide range of applications with a detection range of up to 2,400 mm. They are ideal for detecting shiny, transparent and dark objects and can even reliably detect mirrored surfaces. With their integrated IO-Link interface, they offer additional flexibility and easy integration into various systems.

Product Highlights of the Ultrasonic Sensors in Threaded Design

Reflex or Through-Beam Mode

Variants with switching and analog output available
Working range in reflex mode up to 1,200 mm
Working range in through-beam mode up to 2,400 mm

Synchronous or Multiplex Mode

Various operating modes are available in the U18T ultrasonic technology:

Automatic Synchronization Mode:

Up to 32 sensors can be operated together
Optimal mode for detecting e.g. wooden boards without delay

Multiplex Mode:

Simultaneous operation of up to 16 sensors without mutual influence
Ideal for level monitoring of large areas

High Flexibility and Great Degree of Freedom

Stainless steel housing for high stability and durability
Robust against environmental influences thanks to IP67 degree of protection
Flexibility in parameterization and configuration thanks to IO-Link 1.1

Fast and Reliable Operation

Simple setting using wenglor’s free wTeach2 software
Quick and convenient adjustment via teach-in key

Common Cylinder Designs with M18 Thread for Easy Installation

This video shows a practical example demonstrating how quickly and easily the U18T ultrasonic sensors can be installed. Installation is extremely efficient and easy thanks to the widely used threaded design.

Possible Uses for U18T Ultrasonic Sensors

Object Detection

In the food industry, baked goods are transported in boxes through the various process steps. Before cleaning the boxes, it has to be ensured that there is no product left in the boxes. For this purpose, two ultrasonic distance sensors are installed next to each other above the conveyor belt, which emit ultrasonic waves and thus check the contents of the boxes.

Presence Check

In the furniture industry, wooden panels with different colors, shapes, degrees of gloss and surfaces are conveyed on roller conveyor belts to the next process step. In order to monitor the transport fully automatically, the presence of the panels must be recorded at all times.

Product Overview of Ultrasonic Sensors in M18 Threaded Design

	Working range	Output	Interface	Connection type
U18T001	Reflex sensor: 50…600 mm Through-beam sensor: 50…1,200 mm	1 voltage output 1 PNP switching output	IO-Link Teach button (for switching output)	M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T002	Reflex sensor: 100…1,200 mm Through-beam sensor: 100…2,400 mm	1 voltage output 1 PNP switching output	IO-Link Teach button (for switching output)	M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T003	Reflex sensor: 50…600 mm Through-beam sensor: 50…1,200 mm	1 current output 1 PNP switching output	IO-Link Teach button (for switching output)	M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T004	Reflex sensor: 100…1,200 mm Through-beam sensor: 100…2,400 mm	1 current output 1 PNP switching output	IO-Link Teach button (for switching output)	M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T005	Reflex sensor: 50…600 mm Through-beam sensor: 50…1,200 mm	PNP antivalent switching output	IO-Link Teach button	M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T006	Reflex sensor: 100…1,200 mm Through-beam sensor: 100…2,400 mm	PNP antivalent switching output	IO-Link Teach button	M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T008	Reflex sensor: 100…1,200 mm Through-beam sensor: 100…2,400 mm	1 voltage output 1 PNP switching output	IO-Link Teach button (for voltage output)	M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T010	Reflex sensor: 100…1,200 mm Through-beam sensor: 100…2,400 mm	1 current output 1 PNP switching output	IO-Link Teach button (for current output)	M12 × 1;4/5-pin

U18T001
U18T001	Working range Reflex sensor: 50…600 mm Through-beam sensor: 50…1,200 mm	Output 1 voltage output 1 PNP switching output	Interface IO-Link Teach button (for switching output)	Connection type M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T002
U18T002	Working range Reflex sensor: 100…1,200 mm Through-beam sensor: 100…2,400 mm	Output 1 voltage output 1 PNP switching output	Interface IO-Link Teach button (for switching output)	Connection type M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T003
U18T003	Working range Reflex sensor: 50…600 mm Through-beam sensor: 50…1,200 mm	Output 1 current output 1 PNP switching output	Interface IO-Link Teach button (for switching output)	Connection type M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T004
U18T004	Working range Reflex sensor: 100…1,200 mm Through-beam sensor: 100…2,400 mm	Output 1 current output 1 PNP switching output	Interface IO-Link Teach button (for switching output)	Connection type M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T005
U18T005	Working range Reflex sensor: 50…600 mm Through-beam sensor: 50…1,200 mm	Output PNP antivalent switching output	Interface IO-Link Teach button	Connection type M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T006
U18T006	Working range Reflex sensor: 100…1,200 mm Through-beam sensor: 100…2,400 mm	Output PNP antivalent switching output	Interface IO-Link Teach button	Connection type M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T008
U18T008	Working range Reflex sensor: 100…1,200 mm Through-beam sensor: 100…2,400 mm	Output 1 voltage output 1 PNP switching output	Interface IO-Link Teach button (for voltage output)	Connection type M12 × 1;4/5-pin
U18T010
U18T010	Working range Reflex sensor: 100…1,200 mm Through-beam sensor: 100…2,400 mm	Output 1 current output 1 PNP switching output	Interface IO-Link Teach button (for current output)	Connection type M12 × 1;4/5-pin

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