Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi UA18CAD04PKTI Ultrasonic Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi UA18CAD04PKTI is a versatile diffuse-reflective ultrasonic proximity sensor designed for non-contact distance measurement, object detection and level monitoring in industrial automation applications. As part of the Carlo Gavazzi UA18CAD ultrasonic sensor series, it combines an M18 cylindrical housing with both analogue and digital outputs for flexible integration with PLCs, controllers and automated machinery.
The UA18CAD04PKTI provides a sensing range of 50–400 mm and combines a 0–10 V analogue output with a configurable PNP digital switching output. Integrated Teach-in functionality allows operating parameters to be set for the required application, enabling the sensor to provide continuous proportional measurement together with a discrete switching signal.
Designed for industrial control systems, the sensor operates from a 15–30 V DC supply and features a robust M18 PBT housing, integral 2 m cable and IP67 protection rating. Its combination of analogue measurement, PNP switching and cable connection makes the UA18CAD04PKTI suitable for machinery requiring reliable short-range measurement without physical contact with the target.
Key Advantages
- Reliable non-contact ultrasonic measurement and detection.
- 50–400 mm sensing range for short-range industrial applications.
- 0–10 V analogue output provides proportional distance information.
- Configurable PNP digital output provides an additional switching signal.
- Integrated Teach-in functionality simplifies sensor configuration.
- Integral 2 m cable supports straightforward machine wiring.
- Compact M18 threaded PBT housing for convenient installation.
- IP67 protection rating supports use in demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi UA18CAD series ultrasonic proximity sensor.
- Diffuse-reflective ultrasonic sensing principle.
- 50–400 mm rated sensing range.
- Blind zone of up to 50 mm.
- 0–10 V analogue voltage output.
- PNP digital transistor output.
- Programmable NO / NC switching function.
- 15–30 V DC operating supply.
- Maximum 100 mA switching current.
- Maximum 10 Hz switching frequency.
- Teach-in adjustment for application-specific configuration.
- Integral 2 m cable connection.
- M18 threaded cylindrical PBT housing.
- IP67 ingress protection.
- Integrated LED indication.
Flexible Ultrasonic Measurement and Object Detection
Ultrasonic sensors determine distance by transmitting high-frequency acoustic pulses and evaluating the returning echo from the target. Because measurement is based on sound rather than visible light, ultrasonic sensing can detect many objects independently of their colour, transparency or optical surface characteristics, making the technology useful for distance measurement, level monitoring and presence detection.
The Carlo Gavazzi UA18CAD series combines compact M18 installation with Teach-in configuration and simultaneous analogue and digital outputs. The UA18CAD04PKTI provides a 0–10 V proportional measurement signal together with a PNP switching output, allowing an automation controller to receive continuous distance information and a discrete switching state from a single sensor.
Typical Applications
- Industrial distance measurement.
- Liquid and bulk-material level monitoring.
- Object presence and position detection.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Container and product detection.
- Diameter and dimensional monitoring.
- Loop control applications.
- Automated assembly and manufacturing equipment.
