Ultrasonic Cylindrical sensors UK1 Series

Datasensing UK1 Series

The UK1 Series offers a reliable family of ultrasonic proximity and distance sensors engineered for industrial use where optical sensors are limited. These sensors operate using ultrasonic waves, ensuring consistent and precise detection of objects regardless of color, material, transparency, or surface reflectivity.

The UK1 Series is designed to support dynamic applications such as automated conveyor systems, packaging processes, object counting, tank level monitoring, and robotic positioning — providing stable performance even in dusty, foggy, or high-humidity environments.

Design & Functionality

• The UK1 uses a compact cylindrical design that fits easily into machine frames, conveyors, and production setups.
• Notable design capabilities include:
  • Ultrasonic distance measurement with reliable object detection over wide ranges.
  • Stable detection on transparent, reflective, and black surfaces.
  • Analog and digital output options for integration into any automation system.
  • Teach-in function, allowing rapid configuration based on application needs.
  • Temperature compensation, which ensures accuracy even in challenging conditions.
  • Resilient construction, suitable for manufacturing and logistics environments.
• The UK1’s non-contact technology avoids contamination and damage, making it ideal for harsh or continuous-operation environments.

 Important: The UK1 Series performs consistently on transparent, glossy, reflective, and dark surfaces — scenarios where optical sensors often fail.

Total Crossed Beams

(Applied to ultrasonic cone detection)

• The UK1’s ultrasonic cone provides full coverage across the sensing field, working like a crossed-beam pattern in optical systems.
• This ensures extremely stable detection, even with moving, vibrating, or irregularly shaped objects.

Beam Pitch Options

(Based on sensing range and cone width variations)

• Available in models offering:
  • Narrow ultrasonic beam for precise small-object detection
  • Wide detection cone for broader object presence sensing or level control
• This flexibility allows the UK1 to be used in both precision manufacturing and large-area logistic systems.

 Important: Multiple detection cone options allow the UK1 to adapt perfectly to sensor spacing, conveyor width, or object size requirements.

Intrinsic Synchronism

• Built-in ultrasonic synchronization eliminates interference between nearby UK1 sensors.
• Ensures accurate readings and stable performance in multi-sensor environments such as sorting lines or automated storage systems.

Operational Advantages

• Reliable detection independent of material transparency or reflectivity
• Accurate distance measurement and switching
• Immune to dust, steam, humidity, and ambient light
• Teach-in configuration for quick setup
• Durable and long-lasting design for industrial environments

Applications

• Conveyor object detection
• Box and pallet presence sensing
• Tank level measurement (liquids or solids)
• Packaging automation
• Robotics positioning
• Warehouse and intralogistics operations