SICK UM18-218161101 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor – Precision & Reliability for Industrial Automation

Overview

Key Features

• Precision Sensing Range: Operating range 120 mm to 1,000 mm; limiting range up to 1,300 mm for versatile detection.
• High Accuracy & Resolution: Resolution ≥ 0.2 mm, repeatability ± 0.15%, and measurement accuracy ± 1% for reliable readings.
• Fast Response: 80 ms response time and 10 Hz switching frequency support high-speed automation cycles.
• Multi-Mode Operation: Configurable for Distance to Object (DtO), Window (Wnd), or Object Between Sensor & Background (ObSB) via teach-in.
• Robust Construction: IP65/IP67-rated PBT plastic housing (ultrasonic transducer: polyurethane foam/glass epoxy resin) for dust and water resistance.
• Wide Temperature Tolerance: Operates reliably from -25°C to +70°C, ideal for harsh industrial settings.
• Flexible Electrical Interface: 10–30 V DC supply, ≤ 1.2 W power consumption, PNP digital output (≤200 mA), and reverse-polarity/short-circuit protection.
• Easy Integration: M18 × 1 thread, M12 4-pin male connector, and 15 g lightweight design for simple mounting in tight spaces.
• Visual Status Indication: Two LEDs for power, output, and fault diagnostics.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Factory Automation: Conveyor line object detection, presence/absence monitoring, and position control.
• Material Handling: Pallet detection, box height measurement, and stack level monitoring.
• Packaging Industry: Fill level control, package positioning, and label detection.
• Logistics & Warehousing: Automated storage/retrieval systems and AGV obstacle avoidance.
• General Industrial: Liquid level monitoring, door/gate automation, and non-contact distance verification.

Why Choose SICK UM18-218161101?