Sensors & Transducers


Ultrasonic sensors with built-in CAN interface

August 2023 Sensors & Transducers

German sensor pioneer, Pepperl+Fuchs is breaking new ground in ultrasonic sensor technology for CAN-based applications in mobile machines. For the first time, machine builders can now use E1-approved ultrasonic sensors with an integrated CAN interface in their mobile machines, making the costly and time-consuming integration of additional CAN interfaces a thing of the past.

The latest addition to the proven L2 product family enables convenient configuration of all sensor functions via CAN on a PLC, a PC (via DTM) or via a USB-CAN converter. Precise interference target suppression and adjustable sound beam width allow optimal adaptation to the application. Protruding machine parts that could cause interference can simply be suppressed, while the sound beam can be adjusted without loss of measuring range. Due to the autonomous synchronisation, several ultrasonic sensors can be operated in close proximity to each other without any problems.

Once successfully parameterised, the new L2 CAN sensors demonstrate the full strength of Pepperl+Fuchs industrial ultrasonic technology. Distances are reliably measured regardless of material, surface structure and colour, even under the most difficult environmental conditions. Degree of protection (IP68), high EMC resistance, and an extended temperature range from -40 to 85°C, are testimony to the robustness of the sensors. To simplify the wiring of the devices on mobile machines, connections such as AMP and DEUTSCH are available, in addition to variants with the round connectors commonly used in industrial automation.


Credit(s)



Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page

Further reading:

Fast, accurate registration mark sensor
Vepac Electronics Sensors & Transducers
The SMARTEYE X-MARKTM from Tri-Tronics is the fastest, most accurate registration mark sensor available on the market. It was designed to target the printing, packaging and converting markets.

Read more...
Precision laser sensor
Vepac Electronics Sensors & Transducers
The SMARTEYE SmartDot laser sensor from Tri-Tronics is designed for general-purpose sensing applications, and can also be used for precise, small parts detection at long ranges. The consistently small laser beam is used to detect such things as a tab on a battery, a misaligned or missing bottle cap, or a cross-threaded can lid.

Read more...
Feature-packed colour sensor
Vepac Electronics Sensors & Transducers
The SMARTEYE COLORWISETM True Colour Sensor is the most feature-packed colour sensor available on the market today.

Read more...
New lighting solution for machine vision
Sensors & Transducers
TPL Vision, a leader in innovative lighting solutions for machine vision, has launched a new Dark Field accessory compatible with its acclaimed Modular Ringlight. This addition enhances the product’s flexibility and unlocks new application opportunities. The Modular Ringlight offers a standardised platform for ring light functionality, empowering users to optimise their illumination setup with unparalleled flexibility.

Read more...
Registration mark detectors for packaging
Vepac Electronics Sensors & Transducers
Vepac’s SMARTEYE COLORMARK ll registration mark sensors combine unique colour perception ability with very high-speed response. Many important features have been incorporated into the design to meet the increasing demand for precision registration control on today’s higher-speed packaging machinery.

Read more...
Dependable detection of transparent containers
Vepac Electronics Sensors & Transducers
Many of today’s industrial control functions require a sensor that can provide dependable detection of position or presence of transparent containers. The RetroSmart provides a single, non-chattering output for each transparent container that passes by, independent of size or shape, and whether it is empty or full.

Read more...
Sensor for invisible fluorescent materials
Vepac Electronics Sensors & Transducers
The SMARTEYE STEALTH-UV sensor from Vepac is a special-purpose sensor designed to detect the presence of invisible fluorescent materials contained in or added to chalks, inks, paint, greases, glue or optical brighteners found in labels, paper, tape or string.

Read more...
The importance of contrast in fibre-optic sensing
Vepac Electronics Sensors & Transducers
Fibre-optic sensing has revolutionised the way we monitor and measure various physical parameters. In this article, we explore the importance of contrast in fibre-optic sensing and how it contributes to the success of this powerful technology.

Read more...
Digital fibre-optic sensor
Vepac Electronics Sensors & Transducers
The digital fibre-optic sensor from Tri-Tronics is designed to provide reliable detection using plastic fibre-optic light guides.

Read more...
IO-Link compatible fibre-optic sensor
Vepac Electronics Sensors & Transducers
The Digital Fibre-optic Sensor from Vepac Electronics is designed to provide reliable detection using plastic fibre-optic light guides.

Read more...