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Wrong-way-sensor for logistics applications

The logistics industry is increasingly focusing on greater safety in order to minimise the risk of accidents and downtime. ‘Our customer had a question. We had an idea and developed a new ultrasonic solution,’ explains Johannes Schulte, Managing Director of microsonic GmbH. The new Wrong-Way-Sensor (wws) guides industrial trucks safely and accident-free through high-bay warehouses. The ultrasonic sensor has a scanning range limit of 3.5 metres. Within this measuring range, the wws recognises industrial trucks in the logistics hall that enter rack aisles. The sensor distinguishes between incoming and outgoing industrial trucks.

In a one-way system in a high-bay warehouse, industrial trucks travelling in the correct direction do not need to be warned. However, if an industrial truck is travelling in the wrong direction, the driver should be warned driver should be warned acoustically and visually. The Wrong-Way sensor is equipped with a flashing light and a horn for this purpose. This is intended to prevent wrong turns and collisions with oncoming industrial trucks.

Highlights

• Ultrasonic sensors with 3.5 m maximum range
• Smart direction detection
• Flashing light and horn
• Low energy requirement
• Strong magnetic holder

Smart bks+ web edge sensors with IO-Link

The new bks+ web edge sensors are equipped with the latest IO-Link version 1.1.3. This enables seamless integration into modern production environments and further optimises monitoring of the material position. The web edge sensors offer a wide working range of 12 mm or 40 mm

The web edge sensors enable non-contact web guiding of highly transparent films, paper and other sound-impermeable materials such as corrugated cardboard, textiles or rubber. When used in dusty and dirty environments, the robust sensors are clearly superior to optical solutions. The position of the web edge is crucial for the web guide control and for ensuring that the material web always stays ‘on track’. The ultrasonic web edge sensors monitor the material position with the highest precision, enabling real-time adjustments, e.g. for battery films.

Highlights

• 2 housing design with 30 mm and 60 mm fork width
• Available in 12 mm or 40 mm measurement range
• 1 Push-Pull switching output and analogue output 4-20 mA and 0-10 V
• IO-Link interface version 1.1.3

ucs sensors with upgrade: robust and communicativ

The ucs ultrasonic sensors in a robust metal housing are mechanically compatible with the industry standard for opto-sensors. The sensor series has been updated and now features IO-Link 1.1.2 and Smart Sensor Profile. This means that the ultrasonic sensors can not only measure precise distances, but also transmit identification and status information. Limit values or switching points can be easily set via IO-Link, which significantly increases operating comfort.

Highlights

• Robust metal housing
• Dovetail design for fast installation
• 2 Push-Pull switching outputs
• Antivalent switching output F1
• IO-Link version 1.1.2 and Smart Sensor Profile
• 2 measuring ranges: 250 mm, 350 mm

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August 2024 Dortmund: We are delighted to welcome our new colleagues to Dortmund. We wish you all a good start and a great time with us.

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nano ultrasonic sensors with IO-Link competence

The nano ultrasonic sensors are now equipped with an IO-Link interface in version 1.1.2 and Smart Sensor Profile. The IO-Link interface transmits identification, status and diagnostic values in addition to the measured distances. Limit levels or switching points can be easily set with IO-Link.

With an overall length of only 55 mm including the connector, it is the shortest M12 ultrasonic sensor on the market. The housing design and mounting are compatible with many inductive and capacitive sensors. This makes it easier to switch to the nano, especially for critical applications.

Highlights

• M12 threaded sleeve
• Threaded sleeve just 55 mm long
• 1 Push-Pull switching output
• IO-Link interface version 1.1.2 and Smart Sensor Profile
• 2 detection ranges: 250 mm, 350 mm

cube：超灵活超声波传感器

全新的cube传感器系列具有3种检测距离，检测范围从65mm到5m。该传感器具有两种输出方式- 1个推挽开关量输出和1个推挽开关量输出+模拟量输出（可切换为第二个开关量输出）。传感器配备IO-Link接口版本1.1.2

可旋转的传感器头使得cube可以旋转到5个位置。该传感器使用QuickLock安装支架可以快速、轻松的安装。LED指示灯在任何位置都可见。这种方便的安装方式允许cube在各种应用中更加的灵活。

可以轻松转向任何一边！传感器头的可旋转性使得它可在5个位置进行检测。

主要特点

• 小方型外壳：40 mm x 40 mm x 40 mm
• 传感器头可安装在5个位置
• 在每个安装位置都可轻松看到LED指示灯
• 方便的QuickLock安装支架
• microsonic Teach-in 按钮T1和T2
• 3种检测范围：600 mm, 2,000 mm 和 5,000 mm
• 1个推挽开关量输出+IO-Link
• 1个推挽开关量输出+IO-Link和1个模拟量输出或者可切换为第2个开关量输出
• IO-Link 版本1.1.2
• M12-5pin接插件

Communicative level sensors: crm+ sensors now available with IO-Link

The new crm+ level sensors are equipped with IO-Link interface version 1.1. The IO-Link interface transfers measured distance values as well as identification, status and diagnosis values. It can easily be set with IO-Link maximum distances or switching points. The robust sensors cover a measuring range from 30 mm to 8 m with its five detections ranges. The additional digital display shows the measured value in mm/cm directly at the sensor. The Push-Pull switching output is used in standard-IO mode or switching output (pnp or npn).

The crm+ sensors in M30 stainless steel housing detect continuously levels of liquids and all kinds of bulk materials that reflect sound. This enables non-contact level control regardless of color or transparency. Ultrasonic sensors do not have any problems with dust and fog in the measuring distance. The protective film of the crm+ sensors makes it easy to remove soiling, i.e. splashing during filling process. Additionally, level control on aggressive media is also possible.

Sensor manufacturer microsonic raps. Chin up and feel the beat.

The coronavirus crisis took us all by surprise. The measures taken by politicians against the Corona crisis and the need to restructure and reorganise work are affecting you and your company just as much as they affect us. Microsonic as ultrasonic sensor manufacturer has also reorganised its work processes, separated departments and introduced a two-shift system with a split team in production. In this way microsonic was and is able to ensure its ability to deliver.

In these extraordinary situation, it is more important than ever to spread confidence and regain strength. With this in mind, microsonic has written a song from their thoughts with the help of the local legend M.I.K.I to encourage us all. For all that has been. And all that is yet to come. And, needless to say, in its own Ultra-special way as a rap song.

Chin up and feel the beat: www.microsonic.de/ultrarap

We still solve challenges

with ultrasound, manufacture your sensors and guarantee strong delivery performance.

The corona virus is an ever-present topic across all sectors both private and professional. So at microsonic we adjust ourselves to the exceptional situation every day.

Despite this, we are still able to manufacture our ultrasonic sensors exclusively in Germany at the location Dortmund as per usual. To maintain our strong delivery performance, keeping an eye on the procurement situation is just as important as staying in steady and close contact with our suppliers. Additionally, we have built up our stocks. This way we are well equipped to react swiftly and carry on supplying our customers as usual.

We are here for you.

Let us talk about your task. As engineers with body and soul, we not only take on tasks from our customers but make them our own. You can still reach your designated sales person and our technical support team via phone or online. We are happy to arrange a video conference.

You’re never far from microsonic

Phone: 0049-231-97 51 51 0
E-mail:

Strong together

We have reorganized our work processes. We are divided into color groups with their own zones and break times. Our manufacturing operation has been divided into two separate shifts so that the two groups never work at the same time. We stay 2 m apart and pay attention to our hand hygiene to continue working together.

We wish you all the best in this extraordinary situation and keep well!

Your microsonic team

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Easy to clean: pms ultrasonic sensor

“A safe and easy-to-clean factory is the highest requirement in the production of medicines and food,” thus Johannes Schulte, Managing Director of microsonic. The technical components installed in production and packaging machines must withstand difficult ambient conditions and intensive cleaning processes.

Compact ultrasonic sensor with a sophisticated geometry in a number of versions. The unusual housing geometry of the sensor satisfies important demands placed on the hygienic design: whether top to bottom fill level measurement, or horizontal object measurement, a housing surface never has a horizontal alignment, despite installation position. This means that the cleaning fluids are able to run off completely, regardless of the installation situation.

With its stainless steel housing, the pms has been designed without crevices or dirt edges and is highly-suited to intensive cleaning and disinfection. Bacteria are unable to find any breeding ground on the smooth surface; cleaning agents flow away completely, irrespective of the installation position. The PTFE-encapsulated ultrasonic transducer protects the sensor membrane from aggressive chemical cleaning agents. Cables can be installed outside the process, to ensure a hygienic solution.

With four different detection ranges, the new pms ultrasonic sensor covers a broad measuring range of 20 mm to 1.3 m. The sensors are fitted with a Push-Pull switching output and IO-Link in the version 1.1 or with an 0-10 V or 4-20 mA analogue output. This covers a very broad spectrum of different applications.

The standard version of pms sensor with a D12 adapter shaft can be fitted in a mounting clip or a flange screw connection. The D12 bayonet catch enables sensors to the installed quickly and affordably in an established fastening system and can be replaced just as quickly without the need for tools. An overview of the Technical data of the hygienic sensor pms

• Stainless steel (1.4404) housing with roughness depth Ra < 0.8 μm
• PTFE-encapsulated ultrasonic transducer
• Class of protection IP 66, IP 67 and IP 68
• Standard design and hygienic design versions
• 4 detection ranges from 20 mm to 1.3 m
• Resolution/sampling rate 0.1 mm
• Precision ± 1 % (temperature drift internally compensated)
• Analogue output 4 – 20 mA or 0 – 10 V
• Push-Pull switching output with IO-Link
• Operating temperature -25 °C to +70 °C

Ultrasonic through beam sensor

Highlights

• cylindrical and cubical housings
• Emitter and Receiver separately
• Installation-compatible with many light barriers a true alternative for critical applications
• Up to 500 Hz switching frequency

Cubic and cylindrical

Ultrasonic one-way reflective barrier for contact free detection of objects specially in the most diverse applications e.g. with bottles or plastic foils. ews sensors are available in cubical as well as cylindrical housing and are competitive with most through-beam light barriers.

Principle:

one ultrasonic sensor ews, set as emitter, sends cyclic sound impulses, received by another one, set as receiver. If an object interrupts the measuring track between the set transmitter and the receiver, the switched output of the receiver is set.

Well equipped: sks with IO-Link interface

Highlights

• Available with IO-Link interface
• Miniature housing with two M3 threaded sleeves
• Installation-compatible with many optical sensors
• Detection range 250 mm
• microsonic Teach-in using a button
• Brand-new temperature compensation

So small with IO-Link interface

sks ultrasonic sensors are the smallest, cuboidal sensors from microsonic and now available with IO-Link interface. The IO-link interface in our ultrasonic sensors provides everything in order to implement continuous communication all the way through system architecture right into the sensor. The sks sensor has a measurement range from 20 to 250 mm.

Chemical resistant ultrasonic sensors pico+TF

Highlights

• Teflon membrane for protection against aggressive media
• PVDF and PBT housing
• Measuring range: 250 mm, 350 mm, 600 mm, 1,300 mm
• Push-Pull switching output with IO-Link interface
• Analog output 4-20 mA or 0-10 V

Compact in protective suit

pico+TF ultrasonic sensors are designed for filling level control of small containers due to its compact housing dimensions. The Teflon film protects the ultrasonic transducer against aggressive media. The transducer itself is sealed againg the housing by a joint ring.

microsonic turned 25 & moved into new headquarters

microsonic celebrated its 25th anniversary in its new company building at PHOENIX Lake in Dortmund

„In the founding year of our company we sold a whopping nine sensors“, Johannes Schulte, founder of microsonic GmbH remembers. 25 Years have passed and today microsonic is in the top three of the world's ultrasonic sensor producers. microsonic doubled its production capacities at the new company location at PHOENIX Lake. The building was designed by Architekturbüros F&G Geddert und plus 4930 Düsseldorf • Berlin and erected by Freundlieb Bauunternehmung GmbH & Co. KG in Dortmund. On a 4,300m² piece of land a three-floored building was constructed that includes manufacturing and storage areas, R&D labs and an entire floor for management, sales and admin.

On September 15, 2015, the Dortmund specialist für ultrasound sensors officially inaugurated their new headquarters. Clients and partners from Germany and other countries as well as guests from industry, science and politics had the opportunity to explore the new company building in what was once the steel production site Phoenix East. "microsonic brings a highly innovative company to its new headquarters in the historical steel production site Phoenix. Looking at the rise of this two-man-company into a leading specialist for ultrasonic sensors and viewing their new location at Phoenix, one term springs to mind: vivid structural change," said Garrelt Duin, Economy Minister of North Rhine/ Westphalia, about this double event. After specialist presentations, a sensor exhibition and a show presentation of sensor manufacture, a festive summer party on the roof terrace rounded off the 25th anniversary and headquarters inauguration.

Phoenix East was once a production site for high-quality steel. Today microsonic utilizes this location and its infrastructure, among other things, to provide an attractive working environment - the spacious cafeteria, for example, offers a clear view of Phoenix Lake. Architecturally, the modern, newly-constructed building is bright and open, with much glass and steel in its design. The central light tower connects the individual departments of the three building levels, ensuring close interconnection of daily business processes. The green roof terrace facing south creates an open communication space for large and small meetings and a recreational area for employees during their breaks.

Photo caption: From left to right
Stefan Schreiber (Vice president of the Chamber of Commerce), Thomas Westphal (President of Economic Development Dortmund), Johannes Schulte (Managing director of microsonic GmbH), Garrelt Duin (Economy Minister of North Rhine/ Westphalia)

A small step for us. A great measurement range for you.

Fully customizable

At this year Hannover Fair, we present a sample of bks+8/37/FIU with a wide measurement range of formidable 320 mm. Due to this flexible concept other measurement ranges are conceivable. The IO-Link interface can be parametrized to detect a web edge, web width or the centre position of the web. It will be even possible to scan two webs simultaneously.

The cascadable transformer module: sender and receiver arranged on top of each other

Highlights

• Contact-free web edge detection of foils, paper and other sound-impermeable materials 
• Wide measuring range of 320 mm
• Detection of web edge and web width
• Scanning 2 webs simultaneously in IO-Link mode
• Analogue output 4–20 mA and 0–10 V

Basics of bks+8/37/FIU

Measuring range 320 mm (±160 mm)
Resolution/sampling rate 0.01 mm via IO-Link; 0.1 mm via analogue output
Accuracy 0.1 mm at constant ambient conditions
Response time 5 ms
Housing dimensions 430 mm x 120 mm x 46 mm
Fork depth 374 mm
Fork width 80 mm
Operating voltage U_B 24 V
Analogue output 4–20 mA; 0–10 V
IO-Link V1.1

The brand new microsonic catalogue

The new microsonic product catalogue presents the current range of ultrasonic sensors in a stylish look. The catalogue consists of 140 pages well filled with technical details for each ultrasonic sensor as well as interesting background knowledge of ultrasonic technology. A look at the overview table is an easy way for customers to select the right sensor.

Today, microsonic is a globally recognised specialist for ultrasonic sensors in applications for industrial automation technology. Wherever other types of sensors have reached their performance limits, there are almost no restrictions to solve an application with ultrasonic sensors. Whether solid, liquid, powder or transparent materials; ultrasonic sensors detect objects without contact.

What’s new? lcs+ cuboidal ultrasonic sensors, bks+ web edge sensors plus the shortest M12 ultrasonic sensor in the market, the nano, complete a wide product range. The portfolio provides ultrasonic distance sensors in different specifications (cylindrical, cuboidal, miniature housing, chemical- or pressure-resistant) and ultrasonic sensors for special applications like double-sheet control as well as label and splice sensors. Upon request, customer-specific requirements and concrete demands often provide the starting point for individual developments.

The smallest of its kind: The new nano

Highlights

• M12 threaded sleeve
• Threaded sleeve just 55 mm long (60 mm for the analogue sensor)
• 1 pnp- or npn-switching output
• Analogue output 4–20 mA or 0–10 V
• 2 detection ranges: 250 mm, 350 mm
• microsonic Teach-in on Pin 2

The smallest of its kind

nano – what's in a name? At just 55 mm long, including plug, the nano is the shortest M12 ultrasonic sensor on the market. The housing's design and mounting is compatible with many inductive and capacitive sensors. This facilitates the conversion to ultrasonic sensors for critical applications. 

Appsolutely microsonic!

Choose directly your appropriate ultrasonic sensors for your application or select with filter settings at the sensor search your sensor from the whole sensor program. The app provides detailed sensor information and users manuals.
No internet connection is required to run the app (apart from updates).

Install App for iOS11

The app includes product catalogue and datasheets for ultrasonic sensors made by microsonic. microsonic specializes in development, manufacturing and distribution of innovative ultrasonic sensors for industrial automation technology and for use in commercial vehicles.

The app is divided into these categories:

• Sensor search: Type directly in the order name of your ultrasonic sensors and look for technical details or choose from several hundred sensors by criteria “family”, “operating mode”, “output”, “design”, “further versions” and “distance to object (mm)”. Add your chosen sensors to your favorites within the app.
• Sensor families: Become acquainted with sensor families and its associated sensors. The app contains both highlights and detailed specifications and respective user manuals.
• microsonic: Find out more about the world renowned specialists for ultrasonic sensors.
• Service: Discover the fascinating world of measurement via ultrasound.
• News: Discover the most recent products and find out more about microsonic and ultrasonic sensors.
• Favorites: Add your chosen sensors to your favorites within the app. Your favorites are marked with a star in the sensor list and in the detail sensor view.
• Settings: Choose your desired language.