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News Release from: Banner Engineering | Subject: S18U Series
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 29 May 2003
Ultrasonic sensor sets up in seconds
The S18U Series of compact ultrasonic sensors features an advanced microprocessor design, pushbutton programming and bright diagnostic status LEDs located directly on the sensor housing.
The S18U Series of compact ultrasonic sensors features an advanced microprocessor design, pushbutton programming and bright diagnostic status LEDs located directly on the sensor housing "Users are looking for two things in a compact ultrasonic sensor: quick setups and consistent sensor-to-sensor performance
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 30 May 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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With its micro-based electronics and pushbutton programming, the S18U sets up in seconds.
Additionally, each S18U's ultrasonic beam is individually adjusted at the factory to reduce the effects of transducer variation resulting in high repeatable accuracy and very predictable switchpoints", said Mike Dean, Product Director for Banner's Measurement and Inspection Products.
Designed for high accuracy at programmable ranges from 30 to 300mm, the S18U provides reliable sensing of opaque or translucent objects and is not affected by colour involving clear web detection or shiny object detection.
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Another significant feature of the S18U is programmable background suppression that allows for detection of an object within a distinct sensing field while ignoring objects beyond the far set point.
User-defined programming of the sensor's analogue or discrete outputs (dependant on model) offers the ultimate flexibility for adapting the sensor to the widest variety of unique sensing applications.
A novel temperature-compensation feature allows the sensor to self-correct for speed of sound changes due to temperature shifts in the sensing environment while maintaining the highest sensing accuracy.
Available in a straight or right-angle housing, the compact 18mm barrel design offers a multitude of versatile mounting options.
"With its small size and highly visible LEDs, the S18U is an excellent choice for applications such as bottling or small container liquid level control where accurate sensing is required and available space is limited", Dean added.
Constructed of durable ABS plastic with a completely sealed, leakproof design rated IEC IP67 and NEMA 6P, the tough and tiny sensors tolerate vibration, mechanical shock and washdown.
Internal circuitry guards against false pulse on power-up, continuous overload, and short circuit of outputs.
Pricing begins at $179.00 for discrete models and $229.00 for analogue models.
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Users can choose from a wide range or brackets or directly embed the unit in the concrete of the car wash floor.
"The M-Gage's inherent rugged design will outlast mechanical type treadles and inductive loops.
The unique design and operating characteristics provide for quick replacement if needed, even in an embedded application", said Springer.
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