The Microsonic bks-6/12/CIU is an ultrasonic web edge sensor designed for contact-free monitoring and positioning of paper, foil and other sound-impermeable web materials. Its ultrasonic operating principle allows reliable edge detection without depending on material colour, transparency or changing ambient light conditions.
This version features an enlarged fork with a 60 mm width and 120 mm depth, providing additional clearance for wider or more difficult web-guiding arrangements. The sensor has an 8 mm (±4 mm) working range with 0.025 mm resolution. A single analogue output can be configured for either 4–20 mA current or 0–10 V voltage, providing a continuous signal proportional to the position of the material edge within the working range. Teach-in adjustment allows the required web position to be set directly at the sensor.
Applications
- Web edge detection and continuous position control
- Paper converting and web handling equipment
- Film, foil and sheet-material processing
- Printing and packaging machinery
- Winding and unwinding equipment
- Applications requiring an analogue web-position signal
- Web-guiding installations requiring additional fork clearance
- Materials with changing transparency or dusty operating conditions
| Quantity | Unit Price | Ext. Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ | US$0.00 | US$0.00+ |
Specifications
| Product Type | Sensors |
|---|---|
| Brand | Microsonic |
| Family | Web Edge Control |
| Part Number | bks-6/12/CIU |
| Fork Opening | 60 mm |
| Resolution | 0.025 mm |
| Fork Length | 120 mm |
| Housing Material | aluminium anodized |
| Weight (g) | 190 |
| Switching Output | Analog 4-20mA | 0-10V |
| Interface | LinkControl, Teach-in |
| Connection | M12 | 5-pin |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Operating Temperature Range | +5°C to 60°C |
| Supply Voltage | 20 – 30 VDC |
| Sensing Distance | 8 mm (+/- 4 mm) |
| Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |


