Baumer launches new UF401V ultrasonic sensor for mobile machines

Whether in the workshop or in harsh field environments, Baumer sensors can be trusted to cope. A good example is Baumer's recently launched UF401V ultrasonic sensor, which has excellent stability and was developed specifically for mobile machines. The specially planned sensor has been selected for its ultra-high reliability even under wet, dusty, chemically corrosive and extreme temperature conditions, and has been tested to the highest norms for off-highway machinery operations. In addition, the sensor has a reliable sealing, the protection class exceeds IP68/IP69K, so that other ultrasonic sensors can not be expected.

Baumer UF401V ultrasonic sensors are specially designed for mobile machinery and are extremely reliable even in wet, dusty, chemically corrosive and extreme temperature conditions.

The ideal choice for harsh field environments

The new UF401V ultrasonic sensor is a durable, long-lasting sensor for agricultural machinery, construction machinery, work platforms and other mobile machinery that needs to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Users benefit from the ultra-high reliability and longer operating time. The sensor is also “automotive-grade”, which eliminates the need for OEMs to conduct messy life-cycle tests and thus significantly reduces time-to-market. For this reason, the UF401V complies with a number of operational specifications such as ISO14982. EN13309. ISO13766. ISO15003 and EN60947-5-2/-5-7.

Track width, ground clearance and level detection

The UF401V can be especially advantageous in agricultural applications. Due to the short response time, the sensors are well suited for applications requiring high sensitivity, such as monitoring the presence or absence of packaging materials, films and distance measurement. the UF401V can also be mounted on a variety of hydraulically driven machine components that need to be supplied with a positional response. For example, it can supply reliable data to accurately record track widths, spray heights or other equipment parameters even when installation space is limited. Thanks to the flat back plan, this compact short-range ultrasonic sensor is easy to integrate.

Intelligent distance measurement, ignoring plant interference

In addition to its speed and accuracy, the UF401V has one major advantage: a special interference compensation function. This intelligent ultrasonic sensor can suppress temporary interference when measuring distances, thus ensuring that measurement data is common, even in the case of temporary interference caused by vegetation between the sensor and the measuring surface, and simplifying integration in the control phase.

What makes the UF401V so reliable?

Thanks to its experience, Baumer understands the special requirements of sensor solutions for mobile machinery and has specifically planned and tested the UF401V. In order to guarantee a competitive advantage in terms of stability, this new ultrasonic sensor has passed a number of tests, including the particularly demanding “Thermal Shock in Water” test for durability. In addition, the UF401V is unaffected by shock and vibration, dust and dirt, moisture, condensation and salt spray. It utilizes the non-contact ultrasonic sensing principle, which prevents wear and ensures reliable operation over a temperature range of -25 to 70°C. The UF401V is also resistant to shock and vibration.