Title: Baumer Electric UNDK-30P1102 Ultrasonic Sensor - M30 Diffuse Mode PNP Output for Industrial Automation

Product Overview:
The Baumer Electric UNDK-30P1102 is a state-of-the-art M30 cylindrical ultrasonic diffuse mode sensor meticulously engineered for unparalleled precision and reliability in non-contact object detection and distance measurement within the most challenging industrial environments. Leveraging advanced sound wave technology, this robust sensor excels where traditional optical sensors falter, providing consistent performance when detecting transparent objects, liquids, granular materials, or operating in conditions plagued by dust, steam, or heavy contamination. Its durable construction, coupled with a versatile PNP output and intuitive teach-in functionality, positions it as an indispensable solution for a vast array of automation and control applications demanding accurate, repeatable, and stable performance. This sensor is a cornerstone for modern industrial automation, significantly enhancing process efficiency and operational reliability across diverse sectors.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Reliable Non-Contact Detection: Accurately identifies objects irrespective of their color, transparency, or surface texture, including challenging targets like liquids, powders, and bulk materials, ensuring uninterrupted and consistent operational flow.
 Robust M30 Cylindrical Housing: Constructed from high-grade PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) with an IP67 protection rating, guaranteeing exceptional durability and resistance to dust, water ingress, and common industrial chemicals for extended service life.
 Versatile PNP Switching Output: Features a configurable normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) PNP switching output, offering seamless and flexible integration into a wide spectrum of industrial control systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
 Wide Adjustable Sensing Range: Provides an expansive and adjustable detection range, typically from 30 mm up to 2000 mm, accommodating diverse application requirements from precise close-range object presence sensing to long-distance level monitoring.
 Integrated Temperature Compensation: Incorporates advanced temperature compensation algorithms to maintain superior measurement accuracy across fluctuating ambient temperatures, minimizing drift and ensuring highly stable and reliable performance.
 Simple Teach-in Functionality: Equipped with user-friendly push-button or external wire-based teach-in capabilities, enabling quick, precise, and effortless adjustment of sensing ranges and switching points, significantly simplifying setup and commissioning.
 Exceptional Immunity to Environmental Factors: Operates reliably unaffected by ambient light, dust, dirt, fog, or steam, making it a superior and more dependable alternative to optical sensors in harsh and unpredictable industrial conditions.
 Comprehensive Electrical Protection: Includes built-in short-circuit protection and reverse polarity protection, safeguarding both the sensor and connected equipment from common wiring errors and unexpected power fluctuations, thereby extending system longevity.
 Standard M12 Connector (4-pin): Features a widely adopted industrial M12 connector with 4 pins, ensuring a secure, robust, and straightforward electrical connection, which facilitates rapid installation and streamlined maintenance procedures.
 Optimized for Cost-Effective Automation: Contributes to reduced operational downtime and improved overall process efficiency through its highly reliable, precise, and virtually maintenance-free operation, leading to significant long-term operational savings.

Applications:

 Level Control and Monitoring: Precisely monitors fill levels in tanks, silos, and hoppers containing liquids, granular materials, or powders across various industries.
 Object Presence and Position Detection: Ideal for accurate detection of objects on conveyor belts, within packaging machinery, or for precise positioning tasks in automated assembly lines.
 Distance Measurement: Provides highly accurate distance data for applications such as robotic guidance, sophisticated material handling systems, and critical quality control processes.
 Loop Control: Effectively maintains optimal tension in web materials (e.g., paper, film, textiles) within printing, textile, and packaging manufacturing operations.
 Roll Diameter Measurement: Accurately measures the diameter of material rolls in diverse manufacturing processes to optimize material usage and production efficiency.
 Anti-Collision Systems: Utilized in automated guided vehicles (AGVs), overhead cranes, and other mobile industrial equipment for robust obstacle detection and collision avoidance.
 Automotive Industry: Employed for component presence detection, assembly verification, and various robotic applications on production lines.
 Food & Beverage Processing: Suitable for hygienic environments due to its non-contact nature and robust design, detecting bottles, containers, and fill levels without direct contact.
 Packaging Machinery: Ensures accurate product placement, precise counting, and reliable fill verification in high-speed packaging operations.

Technical Specifications:

 Part Number (with special characters): UNDK-30P1102
 Part Number (without special characters): UNDK30P1102
 Sensor Type: Ultrasonic Diffuse Mode Sensor
 Housing Style: M30 Cylindrical
 Housing Material: PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
 Sensing Range: 30 mm to 2000 mm (adjustable)
 Output Type: PNP (Configurable Normally Open / Normally Closed)
 Switching Frequency: Up to 10 Hz (typical)
 Supply Voltage: 10-30 VDC
 Current Consumption: < 30 mA (no load)
 Connection: M12 Connector, 4-pin
 Protection Rating: IP67
 Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
 Teach-in Method: External wire or push-button
 Response Time: < 100 ms (typical)
 Weight: Approximately 150g (0.33 lbs)
 Compliance: CE, RoHS