Microsonic ucs Ultrasonic Sensors
Robust Metal-Housing Ultrasonic Sensors with IO-Link for Compact Industrial Detection
Microsonic ucs ultrasonic sensors combine a sturdy metal housing with compact short-range ultrasonic sensing for non-contact distance measurement, object detection, positioning, and level-monitoring applications.
The ucs housing is mechanically compatible with the industrial mounting format commonly used by optical sensors, making it a practical ultrasonic alternative where optical detection may be unreliable. The two current models provide 150 mm and 240 mm operating ranges, two Push-Pull switching outputs, IO-Link, Teach-in configuration, and automatic synchronization for applications using multiple nearby sensors.
- Material: stainless steel or high purity PVDF plastic housing
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Temperature Range: -40°C to +200°C
Microsonic ucs Ultrasonic Sensors
Image | Part Number | Resolution | Switching Output | Interface | Maximum Sensing Distance | Body Size | Connection | Quantity | Product Details | Add to Cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0.10 mm | 2 x Push-pull | 100 mA | NO/NC | IO-Link ⋅ Teach-in | 250 mm | UCS Miniature | M12 | 5-pin | | |||
| | 0.10 mm | 2 x Push-pull | 100 mA | NO/NC | IO-Link ⋅ Teach-in | 350 mm | UCS Miniature | M12 | 5-pin | |
Why Choose Microsonic ucs Ultrasonic Sensors
The ucs family is designed for applications that need a compact ultrasonic sensor in a durable metal housing. Its mechanical compatibility with common industrial optical-sensor mounting formats makes it especially useful where an existing optical sensor must be replaced with ultrasonic sensing without substantially changing the mounting arrangement.
The family also includes a dovetail mounting design, rotatable circular connector, two Push-Pull outputs, IO-Link, Smart Sensor Profile, Teach-in setup, temperature compensation, and automatic synchronization for up to ten sensors.
Key Features & Advantages
- Robust metal housing: Zinc die-cast construction supports demanding industrial use.
- Optical-sensor mounting compatibility: Mechanically compatible with common industrial optical-sensor mounting formats, making ucs a practical ultrasonic replacement option.
- Dovetail mounting: Supports fast and straightforward installation.
- Two operating ranges: Choose 150 mm or 240 mm according to the required working distance.
- Maximum sensing distances: ucs-15/CFF provides 250 mm maximum range; ucs-24/CFF provides 350 mm maximum range.
- Two Push-Pull outputs: Both models provide two Push-Pull switching outputs.
- IO-Link: Both current ucs models support IO-Link for digital parameterization, process data, and diagnostics.
- Smart Sensor Profile: Supports standardized IO-Link device functionality.
- Teach-in configuration: The top-mounted button allows convenient setting of switching distance and operating mode.
- Automatic synchronization: Up to ten ucs sensors can operate in close proximity using internal synchronization.
- 0.10 mm resolution: Provides fine short-range measurement resolution.
- Temperature compensation: Helps maintain measurement performance as ambient temperature changes.
- Rotatable connector: The circular M12 connector can be rotated to simplify wiring and mounting.
- Alignment assistance: Helps position the sensor accurately toward the target during installation.
- IP67 housing: Suitable for industrial environments requiring protection against dust and water ingress.
- UL Listed: Listed to applicable Canadian and U.S. safety requirements.
Typical Applications
- Short-range non-contact distance measurement
- Object presence and position detection
- Compact machine and automation applications
- Conveyor and material-handling systems
- Packaging and assembly equipment
- Level monitoring in small containers or hoppers
- Applications where ultrasonic sensing is preferred over optical sensing because target colour, transparency, reflectivity, or surface conditions may affect reliable optical detection
- Applications requiring a durable metal sensor housing
- Installations using multiple ultrasonic sensors in close proximity
- Applications requiring IO-Link process data, parameterization, or diagnostics
How to Choose a Microsonic ucs Sensor
- Operating range: Choose ucs-15/CFF for applications requiring up to 150 mm operating range or ucs-24/CFF for applications requiring up to 240 mm.
- Maximum sensing distance: ucs-15/CFF provides up to 250 mm maximum range, while ucs-24/CFF extends to 350 mm. Use operating range as the primary selection specification.
- Output configuration: Both models provide two Push-Pull switching outputs.
- IO-Link: Both current models support IO-Link for parameterization, process data, and diagnostics.
- Optical-sensor replacement: Consider ucs where an existing industrial optical sensor mounting position needs to be retained while changing to ultrasonic sensing.
- Multiple nearby sensors: Use the built-in synchronization capability where several ucs sensors must operate close together.
- Mounting and wiring: The dovetail mounting design and rotatable M12 connector support flexible installation.
- Target and environment: Confirm target size, surface, orientation, available mounting space, ambient conditions, and required sensing distance before selecting the model.
Operating Range vs. Maximum Range
For Microsonic ucs sensors, the operating range should be treated as the primary working-distance specification when selecting a model.
The maximum range represents the farther detection capability available under suitable target and alignment conditions and should not be treated as the normal recommended working distance.
The current ucs family includes:
- ucs-15/CFF: 150 mm operating range / 250 mm maximum sensing distance
- ucs-24/CFF: 240 mm operating range / 350 mm maximum sensing distance
Choose the model whose operating range comfortably covers the required sensing distance rather than selecting solely by maximum range.
Need Help Selecting a Microsonic ucs Sensor?
IBIS can help compare ucs models based on operating range, mounting compatibility, IO-Link requirements, target characteristics, installation space, and applications replacing optical sensors with ultrasonic sensing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Microsonic ucs Ultrasonic Sensors
What are Microsonic ucs ultrasonic sensors used for?
Microsonic ucs sensors are used for short-range non-contact distance measurement, object detection, position monitoring, and level sensing on industrial machinery and automated equipment. Their robust metal housing is well suited to demanding installations.
What operating ranges are available for ucs sensors?
The current ucs family includes a 150 mm operating-range model and a 240 mm operating-range model, with maximum sensing distances of 250 mm and 350 mm respectively.
Are Microsonic ucs sensors available with IO-Link?
Yes. Both current ucs models support IO-Link and Smart Sensor Profile for digital parameterization, process data, and diagnostics.
What outputs do ucs sensors provide?
Both current models provide two Push-Pull switching outputs. One output is factory-set to operate antivalently to the other, and this behaviour can be adjusted using IO-Link or LinkControl.
Why is the ucs family useful as an alternative to optical sensors?
The metal ucs housing is mechanically compatible with a common industrial optical-sensor mounting format. This can simplify replacement where ultrasonic sensing is preferred because target colour, transparency, reflectivity, or surface conditions interfere with reliable optical detection.
Can multiple ucs sensors operate close together?
Yes. ucs sensors support automatic synchronization for simultaneous operation of up to ten sensors installed in close proximity.