ifm efector inc. Datasheets for Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors

Ultrasonic proximity sensors use reflected or transmitted ultrasonic waves to detect the presence or absence of a target component.
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From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore have an import surcharge reflected in the price.
Clearly visible indication of the switching status Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting Extensive range of mounting components From May...
Color-independent distance measurement even of very flat or reflective objects Compact light spot for precise detection even at longer distances Extremely reliable background suppression Installation within seconds, space-saving design Easy...
Compact housing for use where space is restricted Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer Clearly visible indication of the switching status Large operating voltage range From May 1st 2025,...
Compact housing for use where space is restricted Programmable light-on/dark-on mode Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer For use at short range LED display for switching status and operation...
Compact housing for use where space is restricted Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode LED display to check operation, switching status and function From...
Compact housing for use where space is restricted Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode LED display to check operation, switching status and function With...
Compact housing for use where space is restricted Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode LED display to check operation, switching status and function...
Compact light spot for precise detection even at longer distances Extremely reliable background suppression Installation within seconds, space-saving design Learn more View other products in this family of sensors From...
Compact light spot for precise detection even at longer distances Extremely reliable background suppression Installation within seconds, space-saving design User-friendly communication and parameterization via IO-Link Learn more View other products...
For applications in hazardous areas Robust housing with stainless steel protective bracket Precise background suppression Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Programmable light-on/dark-on mode From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C For installation with limited mounting space Angled type for use where space is restricted Small bending radius...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C For installation with limited mounting space Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C For use at short range Reliable detection of tiny objects Small bending radius From May 1st 2025,...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C For use at short range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st 2025,...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C Long range Angled type for use where space is restricted Small bending radius From May 1st 2025,...
For applications in high-temperature areas Aluminium sheathing for use up to 290 °C Long range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For applications in high-temperature areas Metal silicone sheathing for use up to 150 °C For installation with limited mounting space Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Angled type for use where...
For applications in high-temperature areas Metal silicone sheathing for use up to 150 °C For installation with limited mounting space Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May...
For applications in high-temperature areas Stainless steel sheathing for use up to 315 °C Angled type for use where space is restricted Long range Small bending radius From May 1st...
For applications in high-temperature areas Stainless steel sheathing for use up to 315 °C For installation with limited mounting space Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For cutting to size Life expectancy of more than 1 million bending cycles From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range Angled type for use where space is restricted Small bending radius From May 1st...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range For cutting to size High-flex version for extremely small bending radii From May 1st...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range For cutting to size Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range For cutting to size Very small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range Reliable background suppression Very small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals With direct connection to the fiber-optic amplifier From May...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For use at short range Wirable sensing head for the connection of bulk fibers Quick and easy mounting of...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor Long range Angled type for use where space is restricted Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor Long range For cutting to size High-flex version for extremely small bending radii From May 1st 2025, products produced...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor Long range Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor Long range With cross-section converter for the reliable detection of objects with changing positions Small bending radius From May...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor Robust design for use in harsh industrial environments Resistant to various aggressive chemicals Small bending radius From May 1st...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor With 90° deflection of the light beam for use where space is limited For cutting to size Small bending...
For installation with limited mounting space Operation as diffuse reflection sensor With bendable sensing head for use where space is limited For cutting to size Small bending radius From May...
For use at short range Compact housing for use where space is restricted Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer Clearly visible indication of the switching status Large operating voltage...
For use in machine tools and metalworking Resistant to oils and coolants Long sensing range minimizes physical damage Excellent price/performance ratio Very high switching frequency From May 1st 2025, products...
High ingress protection for use in the food industry Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents Long sensing range minimizes physical damage Excellent price/performance ratio Robust stainless steel housing...
Intuitive sensitivity adjustment with pushbutton LED display to check switching status and function With combined AC/DC output stage Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments From May 1st 2025,...
Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer With function check output to signal soiling or maladjustment Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode LED display...
Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer With function check output to signal soiling or maladjustment Robust metal housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode With very...
Operation as diffuse reflection sensor For cutting to size Small bending radius Easy mounting and safe fixing From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore have an import...
Output function normally open / normally closed programmable Clearly visible LED for indicating switching status and echo Non-contact detection independent of color, transparency or surface characteristics of the object Particularly...
Particularly compact housing for use in robotics, assembly and handling technology Precise background suppression Intuitive setting of sensitivity and output function LED display to check operation, switching status and function...
Particularly compact housing for use in robotics, assembly and handling technology Precise background suppression Visible red light for simple alignment Intuitive setting of sensitivity and output function Easy mounting by...
Particularly compact housing for use in robotics, assembly and handling technology Very long range LED display to check operation, switching status and function Intuitive setting of sensitivity and output function...
Particularly compact housing for use in robotics, assembly and handling technology Very long range Visible red light for simple alignment Intuitive setting of sensitivity and output function Easy mounting by...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Intuitive potentiometer setting of the range User-friendly selection of light-on or dark-on via rotary switch Excellent price/performance ratio From May 1st...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Intuitive potentiometer setting of the range User-friendly selection of light-on or dark-on via rotary switch Excellent price/performance ratio Learn more View...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer Precise background suppression sensing on highly reflective background Excellent price/performance ratio User-friendly communication and...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer User-friendly selection of light-on or dark-on via rotary switch Precise background suppression sensing on...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Precise background suppression Visible red light for simple alignment Intuitive setting of sensitivity and output function Fast mounting by means of...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Precise background suppression Visible red light for simple alignment Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting Fast mounting by means...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting For applications in robotics, assembly and handling technology Precise background suppression sensing on...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Very long range Visible red light for simple alignment Intuitive setting of sensitivity and output function Easy mounting by clipping onto...
Particularly compact housing for use where space is restricted Very long range Visible red light for simple alignment Intuitive setting of sensitivity and output function Fast mounting by means of...
Particularly flat rectangular design For installation with limited mounting space For cutting to size Operation as diffuse reflection sensor From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and Singapore have...
Particularly small housing for use where space is restricted For the reliable position detection in feeding and handling technology Precise detection of very small, very flat or highly reflective components...
Particularly small housing for use where space is restricted For the reliable position detection in feeding and handling technology Small light spot and narrow light cone for detecting of small...
Particularly space-saving design for use where space is restricted Output function normally open / normally closed programmable Non-contact detection independent of color, transparency or surface characteristics of the object Clearly...
Particularly space-saving design for use where space is restricted Output function normally open / normally closed programmable Non-contact detection independent of color, transparency or surface characteristics of the object Easy...
Particularly space-saving design for use where space is restricted Precise linear current output Non-contact detection independent of color, transparency or surface characteristics of the object Clearly visible LED for indicating...
Particularly space-saving design for use where space is restricted Precise linear voltage output Non-contact detection independent of color, transparency or surface characteristics of the object Clearly visible LED for indicating...
Particularly space-saving design with light emission on the side For use where space is restricted Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting Visible red light for simple alignment Precise...
Precise background suppression Excellent price/performance ratio Compact rectangular design Reliable transmission of the distance as linearized process value via IO-Link Learn more View other products in this family of sensors...
Precise detection of small parts Visible red light for simple alignment Precise background suppression Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Programmable light-on/dark-on mode From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU...
Reliable detection of tiny objects Particularly compact housing for use in robotics, assembly and handling technology Precise background suppression Visible red light for simple alignment Intuitive setting of sensitivity and...
Reliable detection of tiny objects Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Laser protection class 1 Visible red light for simple alignment Precise background suppression From May...
Robust rectangular metal housing with M18 thread on the side Particularly space-saving design for use where space is restricted Non-contact detection independent of color, transparency or surface characteristics of the...
Robust rectangular metal housing with M18 thread on the side Particularly space-saving design for use where space is restricted Precise background suppression Programmable light-on/dark-on mode Intuitive sensitivity adjustment with pushbutton...
Robust rectangular metal housing with M18 thread on the side Particularly space-saving design for use where space is restricted Precise background suppression Ready for operation immediately thanks to fixed setting...
Robust rectangular metal housing with M18 thread on the side Particularly space-saving design for use where space is restricted With programmable switching output and scalable analog output Non-contact detection independent...
Robust rectangular stainless steel housing with M18 thread on the side Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents High protection rating for the food and beverage industry Ready for...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Precise background suppression Intuitive sensitivity adjustment with pushbutton Extensive range of mounting components Learn more View other products in this...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Precise background suppression Intuitive sensitivity adjustment with pushbutton Programmable light-on/dark-on mode LED display to check operation, switching status and function...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Precise background suppression Intuitive sensitivity adjustment with pushbutton Programmable light-on/dark-on mode Wide range of fixing components for quick and easy...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Precise background suppression Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer Wide range of fixing components for quick and easy mounting...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Precise background suppression Wide range of fixing components for quick and easy mounting Excellent price/performance ratio Learn more View other...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Very long range Intuitive sensitivity adjustment with pushbutton Wide range of fixing components for quick and easy mounting Excellent price/performance...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments Very long range Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer Wide range of fixing components for quick and easy mounting...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in metalworking and in the automotive industry Resistant to oils and coolants High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Intuitive setting...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in metalworking and in the automotive industry Resistant to oils and coolants High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Precise background...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in the food industry Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Intuitive setting...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in the food industry Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Precise background...
Robust stainless steel housing for use in the food industry Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments Ready for...
Very large detection range Intuitive setting of the detection range via pushbutton or IO-Link Clearly visible LED for indicating switching status and echo Output function normally open / normally closed...
Very large detection range Intuitive setting of the detection range via pushbutton or IO-Link Clearly visible LED for indicating switching status and echo With programmable switching output and analog output...
Very large detection range Intuitive setting of the detection range via pushbutton or IO-Link Clearly visible LED for indicating switching status and echo With programmable switching output and scalable analog...
Very large detection range Intuitive setting of the detection range via pushbutton or IO-Link Clearly visible LED for indicating switching status and echo With two programmable switching outputs Non-contact detection...
Very large detection range Intuitive setting of the detection range via pushbutton Clearly visible LED for indicating switching status and echo Output function normally open / normally closed programmable Non-contact...
Very large detection range Intuitive setting of the detection range via pushbutton Clearly visible LED for indicating switching status and echo With programmable switching output and scalable analog output Non-contact...
Very long range For use in conveying and materials handling Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer Excellent price/performance ratio Low-cost alternative to units with metal housing Learn more From...
Very long range Intuitive setting of sensitivity and duration of switching delay Programmable light-on/dark-on mode With function check output to signal soiling or maladjustment LED display to check operation, switching...
Very long range Intuitive setting of the sensitivity Programmable light-on/dark-on mode Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments LED display to check operation, switching status and function From May...
Very long range Precise background suppression Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Excellent price/performance ratio View other products in this family...
Very long range Precise background suppression Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Programmable light-on/dark-on mode View other products in this family of sensors...
Very long range Precise background suppression Sensitivity adjustable via teach buttons Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments With green LED (readiness for operation) From May 1st 2025, products...
Very long range Programmable light-on/dark-on mode via pushbutton With combined AC/DC output and relay output LED display to check operation, switching status and function Robust housing for use in harsh...
Very long range Programmable light-on/dark-on mode Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and...
Very long range Programmable light-on/dark-on mode With combined AC/DC output and two-wire technology Robust housing for use in harsh industrial environments Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer From May...
Very long range Programmable light-on/dark-on mode With connector that can be rotated by 90° Intuitive setting of the sensitivity via potentiometer From May 1st 2025, products produced in EU and...
Very long range With terminal chamber that can be rotated by 90° Programmable light-on/dark-on mode Large operating voltage range Fiber optic version available for higher ambient temperature From May 1st...
Very long range With terminal chamber that can be rotated by 90° Programmable light-on/dark-on mode With combined AC/DC output and two-wire technology Fiber optic version available for higher ambient temperature...