ifm UGT500 Ultrasonic Sensor M18, 40-300 mm

ifm UGT500 Ultrasonic Sensor M18, 40-300 mm

The ifm UGT500 is a compact ultrasonic sensor in an M18 x 1 stainless steel housing, 60.5 mm long. It detects objects between 40 and 300 mm with a converter frequency of 300 kHz, independent of the colour, transparency or surface of the target. The blind zone is 40 mm, the opening angle of the sound cone is 15 degrees, and the resolution is 2 mm.

The output is PNP with an adjustable normally open or normally closed function, set via a programming wire. An LED shows the switching state and the echo. Seven Star LLC supplies the UGT500 in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier.

UGT500 technical specifications

The table lists the values published by the manufacturer for the UGT500. Where a parameter has several operating modes, the headline value is shown; the full parameter list is in the manufacturer documentation.

How the UGT500 works

The UGT500 measures distance by sending out short bursts of ultrasound and timing the echo that returns from the target. The sensor ignores colour, transparency and surface finish, and only the shape and size of the target and its angle matter. A built-in temperature compensation corrects for the change in sound speed with air temperature, and the output function is adjusted through a programming wire.

Where the UGT500 fits and related parts

Ultrasonic sensors complement the photoelectric devices O5D100, O6H700 and OGH580 where the targets are transparent, glossy or colourful. For longer ranges, other ifm ultrasonic families exist; the UGT500 is for short distance detection in a small body.

Selection and ordering checklist for the UGT500

Work through the points below before you confirm the order, so that the UGT500 you receive is the one your machine or plant needs.

• Check the sensing range 40 to 300 mm and the 40 mm blind zone
• Check the target: size at least 200 x 200 mm for the tested range, angle within ±4 degrees
• Choose M18 mounting with 2 lock nuts (supplied)
• Confirm the output logic and programming approach
• Allow warm-up before judging the accuracy

The manufacturer lists this article under the type designation Ultrasonic sensor, UGB00300EOKG/US. The article number UGT500 is the reference to quote when ordering, and the type designation is useful for technicians who compare the label on an installed unit.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance

Mount the sensor perpendicular to the target surface, within the stated angle tolerance, and keep the sound cone clear of fixtures and pipe walls. Respect the blind zone: targets inside it are not detected reliably. Tighten the lock nuts to the stated torque and let the sensor warm up before judging the accuracy. During commissioning adjust the sensor function via the programming wire on the real product, check it with the target at both extremes of its movement, and look out for sound reflection from nearby walls or other ultrasonic sensors, which can disturb the measurement.

The two supplied stainless steel nuts hold the sensor; tighten the lock nuts to the stated torque of 50 Nm. Make sure the sound cone has free space and avoid pipes and walls in the 15 degree cone. Use the programming wire to set the function. Note that the switching frequency is 8 Hz, so it is a slow sensor for fast conveying.

Typical applications in Oman and the GCC

Detection of clear film, bottles, trays and fluid levels in open tanks. In Oman and the GCC it is often used on filling lines, material level checks in small hoppers and detection of transparent objects, where optical sensors have difficulty.

In dusty plants and open yards the stainless housing and a sealed connector help, but strong air movement and steam can disturb sound-based measurement, so keep the sound path short and sheltered.

UGT500 compared with related ifm types

The table places the UGT500 next to neighbouring types in the same application group, so you can see whether a sibling would suit the job better.

Information to send with an RFQ for the UGT500

To prepare an accurate offer for the UGT500, please include the following with your enquiry:

• Required sensing distance and target size
• Mounting thread and available space
• Output type and the programming method
• Environmental conditions: wind, steam, dust, washdown
• Quantity and delivery location

Documents and quotation

No datasheet is attached to this page. Send us the part number UGT500 and we will confirm which documents are available, such as the datasheet and operating instructions, and for IO-Link devices the device description file.

Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat serving Oman and the GCC and is not affiliated with the manufacturer; the name ifm is used only to identify the product. Prices are not shown on the page, so send the part number, the quantity and the delivery location to receive a quotation.