Microsonic cylindrical ultrasonic sensors provide non-contact object detection and distance measurement across a broad range of industrial applications. Families are available in M30, M18, and M12 threaded housings, with operating ranges suited to short-distance detection through longer-distance position and level measurement.
Choose the sensor family based on the required operating range, housing size, mounting space, output or control-system interface, and application conditions. Available configurations include switching and analogue outputs, with IO-Link available on selected families and models.
M30 sensors with digital display, TouchControl and flexible output options
Five operating-range classes, integrated display and direct sensor setup make mic+ well suited to distance measurement, positioning, level monitoring, and general industrial sensing applications.
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Rugged all-metal M30 sensors for mechanically demanding applications
The mic family combines long sensing ranges with an all-metal housing and metal connector for installations where mechanical durability is an important consideration.
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Compact M18 sensors with IO-Link and straight or 90° housings
lpc+ combines IO-Link, flexible Push-Pull and analogue output configurations, and straight or 90° housing options for automated machinery and space-conscious installations.
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M18 sensors with PNP, NPN or analogue outputs and Teach-in setup
nero provides straightforward M18 ultrasonic sensing with four operating-range classes, multiple output choices, and straight or 90° housing versions.
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Compact M18 sensors with IO-Link or analogue outputs
pico+ combines a short M18 housing with straight or 90° versions. Switching models are available with IO-Link, while analogue versions support continuous distance measurement.
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Compact M12 sensors for restricted mounting spaces
nano provides short-range ultrasonic sensing in a small M12 threaded housing, with switching and analogue configurations for object detection, positioning, and continuous distance measurement.
View ProductsSelecting the appropriate cylindrical ultrasonic sensor begins with the housing size, required sensing range, output configuration, and available mounting space.
mic+ is the feature-rich M30 family. Five operating-range classes extend from shorter-distance sensing through long-range measurement. Integrated TouchControl and an LED display allow setup and measured-value indication directly at the sensor. Switching, analogue, combined-output, and selected IO-Link configurations are available.
mic uses a rugged all-metal M30 housing and metal connector for applications where mechanical durability is especially important. Five operating-range classes provide broad distance coverage, with single or dual PNP switching outputs and analogue versions available.
lpc+ reduces the housing size to M18 while providing IO-Link and flexible output configurations. Straight and 90° versions allow the sensing direction to be matched to available mounting space. Depending on the model, configurations include two Push-Pull switching outputs or Push-Pull switching combined with analogue output.
nero provides a straightforward M18 platform with PNP, NPN, 4–20 mA, or 0–10 V output options. Straight and 90° versions are available for applications requiring conventional axial sensing or a side-facing sensing direction.
pico+ is a compact M18 family available in straight and 90° versions. Push-Pull switching models support IO-Link, while analogue versions are available for continuous distance measurement.
nano uses the smallest threaded housing in this group — M12 — and is intended primarily for compact, shorter-range installations. Switching versions are only 55 mm long including the plug, making nano useful where available mounting space is limited.
Microsonic cylindrical ultrasonic sensors are well suited to:
Start with the normal working distance of the application and select a family that provides an appropriate operating range.
Next, consider the available mounting space and preferred threaded housing size:
Then consider the required output and control-system interface. Depending on the family and model, configurations include switching outputs, analogue 4–20 mA or 0–10 V outputs, combined switching and analogue outputs, and IO-Link.
Housing orientation can also affect family selection. lpc+, nero, and pico+ include 90° versions for installations where the sensing direction needs to be perpendicular to the sensor body or mounting depth is restricted.
Use the operating range as the primary working-distance specification when selecting a sensor. Maximum sensing distance represents extended detection capability under suitable target and application conditions and should not normally be used as the primary design value.
IBIS Electro-Products can help compare Microsonic cylindrical sensor families, operating ranges, housing sizes, mounting orientations, output configurations, IO-Link availability, and application requirements.
The Microsonic families shown here use M30, M18, and M12 threaded housings. mic+ and mic use M30 housings; lpc+, nero, and pico+ use M18 housings; and nano uses a compact M12 housing.
A switching-output sensor changes output state when a programmed detection condition is reached, making it suitable for presence, position, or limit detection. An analogue sensor provides a distance-proportional signal, typically 4–20 mA or 0–10 V, for continuous measurement.
The operating range is the primary working-distance specification and should normally be used for sensor selection. Maximum sensing distance represents farther detection capability that may be possible with suitable targets and application conditions.
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