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News Release from: Banner Engineering | Subject: S18U Series
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 May 2003
S18U Series compact ultrasonic sensors
The world's first compact ultrasonic sensor to offer advanced microprocessor programming flexibility is available from Banner Engineering
Banner Engineering has announced new S18U Series compact ultrasonic sensors, featuring an advanced microprocessor design, push-button programming and bright diagnostic status LEDs located directly on the sensor housing "Users are looking for two things in a compact ultrasonic sensor: quick set ups and consistent sensor-to-sensor performance
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 27 May 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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With its micro-based electronics and push-button programming, the S18U sets up in seconds.
Additionally, each S18U ultrasonic beam is individually adjusted at the factory to reduce the effects of transducer variation resulting in high repeatable accuracy and very predictable switch-points," said Mike Dean, Product Director for Banner Measurement and Inspection Products.
Designed for high accuracy at programmable ranges from 30 mm (1.2") up to 300 mm (12"), the S18U provides reliable sensing of opaque or translucent objects and is not affected by colour, making it ideal for applications involving clear web detection or shiny object detection.
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Another significant feature of the S18U is programmable background suppression that allows for detection of an object within a distinct sensing field while ignoring objects beyond the far set point.
User defined programming of the sensor analogue or discrete outputs (dependant on model) offers the ultimate flexibility for adapting the sensor to the widest variety of unique sensing applications.
A unique temperature compensation feature allows the sensor to self-correct for speed of sound changes due to temperature shifts in the sensing environment while maintaining the highest sensing accuracy.
Available in a straight or right-angle housing, the compact 18 mm barrel design offers a multitude of versatile mounting options.
"With its small size and highly visible LEDs, the S18U is an excellent choice for applications such as bottling or small container liquid level control where accurate sensing is required and available space is limited," Dean added.
Constructed of durable ABS plastic with a completely sealed, leak-proof design rated IEC IP67 and NEMA 6P, the tough and tiny sensors tolerate vibration, mechanical shock and wash-down.
Internal circuitry guards against false pulse on power-up, continuous overload, and short circuit of outputs.
Pricing begins at $179.00 for discrete models and $229.00 for analogue models.
Another sensing alternative is the Banner M-GAGE Magnetic Sensor.
This new, patented technology offers a unique vehicle detection method by detecting the presence of the metal in the vehicle construction.
Users can choose from a wide range or brackets or directly embed the unit in the concrete of the car wash floor.
"The M-GAGE inherent rugged design will outlast mechanical type treadles and inductive loops.
The unique design and operating characteristics provide for quick replacement if needed, even in an embedded application" said Springer.
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