🚀 Long-Range Miniature Ultrasonic Sensors from wenglor!

[Ahmet Ö.]

Small Size, Big Capability: wenglor U1KM Series​

In sensor technologies, which have become indispensable in industrial automation, wenglor stands out with its new U1KM series of miniature ultrasonic sensors. Designed especially for sectors such as logistics, packaging, and mechanical engineering that require long-range object detection in confined spaces, these sensors combine compact dimensions with intelligent diagnostics and digital communication.

📏 Compact Design, Long Range​

Measuring only 32 × 16 × 12 mm, U1KM sensors offer a detection range of up to three meters. This makes high-performance object detection possible even in tight spaces. The ability to detect up to five objects simultaneously with a single sensor greatly facilitates applications such as conveyor monitoring, packaging line control, and automatic material handling.

🛡️ Reliable Measurements with MEMS Technology​

The MEMS-based ultrasonic transducer used in the sensors enhances electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), providing stable measurements even in harsh industrial environments. Furthermore, in systems where multiple sensors are used, multiplex and synchronous operating modes prevent interference between sensors.

🔗 Digital Integration with IO-Link​

The U1KM series, thanks to its IO-Link 1.1 support, provides parameter setting, process data exchange, and diagnostic information via a standard industrial communication interface. This allows sensor data to be easily integrated into digital automation systems, condition monitoring platforms, and predictive maintenance strategies.

With an IP62 protection rating and quiet operation, these sensors are ideal for assembly stations and production environments where low acoustic emissions are desired. wenglor aims to simplify the integration of these sensors into modern automation systems.

💡 Why Are Ultrasonic Sensors Important?​

Ultrasonic sensors come into play where optical sensors struggle with transparent, shiny, reflective, or dark materials. Because they detect objects using sound waves, they are preferred in many areas such as liquid level measurement, presence detection, and distance measurement on irregular surfaces like glass and film.

While brands like SICK, ifm, and Pepperl+Fuchs also offer similar compact ultrasonic sensors, the wenglor U1KM series stands out with its 3-meter detection range, miniature size (32 × 16 × 12 mm), MEMS technology, simultaneous detection of up to five objects, and IO-Link 1.1 communication.