IFM UGT/UGR 500 Series Ultrasonic Sensor

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2025/7/4 Update

Compact M18 tubular housing｜DC Maximum detection range 2.2 m
— Compact ultrasonic sensor with robust metal housing – suitable for long-distance object detection on challenging surfaces, the fan-shaped ultrasonic sensor is unaffected by the target’s color, transparency, or surface reflectivity when detecting a target.

IFM UGT/UGR 500 Series Ultrasonic Sensor

Technical Features

Rugged high-grade stainless steel housing, suitable for harsh applications.

The M18 cubic design has a maximum detection distance of 1.2 m, and the M18 tubular design has a maximum detection distance of 2.2 m.

Other features include plug-and-play replacement, real-time profile changes, and diagnostic feedback.

Digital transmission of target distance and sensor health diagnostics.

Provides digital and analog outputs, suitable for object detection and level applications.

Products + Accessories Selection:

Type	Housing length/Dimensions	Setting	Output	Order No.
Diffuse reflection sensor • 4-wire DC
M18 Cube	53 x 20 x 38 mm	Button	PNP + 4…20 mA	UGT580	UGT582	UGT584	–	–
PNP + 0…10 V	UGT581	UGT583	UGT585	–	–
NPN + 4…20 mA	UGT586	UGT588	UGT590	–	–
NPN + 0…10 V	UGT587	UGT589	UGT591	–	–
Diffuse reflection sensor • 4-wire DC
M18	98 mm	Button	2 x PNP	–	–	–	UGT509	UGT512
PNP + 4…20 mA	–	–	–	UGT510	UGT513
PNP + 0…10 V	–	–	–	UGT511	UGT514
2 x NPN	–	–	–	UGT515	UGT518
NPN + 4…20 mA	–	–	–	UGT516	UGT519
NPN + 0…10 V	–	–	–	UGT517	UGT520
Retro-reflective sensor • 4-wire DC
M18	98 mm	Button	PNP	–	–	UGR500	UGR501
NPN	–	–	–	UGR502	UGR503

Optional Accessories

Type	Description	Order No.
	Low-profile swivel bracket for UGT, 316 stainless steel bracket, die-cast zinc clamp	E20718
	High-profile swivel bracket for UGT, 316 stainless steel bracket, die-cast zinc clamp	E20719
	Rail mounting kit, for UGT low-profile swivel bracket, 316 stainless steel bracket, die-cast zinc clamp and cube	E20867
	Rail mounting kit, for UGT high-profile swivel bracket, 316 stainless steel bracket, die-cast zinc clamp and cube	E20866
	Sound beam focuser for UG type	E23000

Mating cables

Type	Description	Order No.
	M12 Micro DC (4-pin) 2 m, PUR	EVC001
M12 Micro DC (4-pin) 5 m, PUR	EVC002
	M12 Micro DC (4-pin) 2 m, PUR	EVC004
M12 Micro DC (4-pin) 5 m, PUR	EVC005

Specifications:

Operating voltage: 10…30 V DC
Current consumption: 100 mA
Operating temperature: -20…70 °C
Temperature compensation: Yes
Protection class: IP 67
Connection: M12 connector
Status indicator: Yellow LED
Echo: Green LED

What’s More:

Application Solutions

The fan-shaped ultrasonic sensor is unaffected by the target’s color, transparency, or surface reflectivity when detecting a target.

Benefits Introduce In Detail

Compact ultrasonic sensor with robust metal housing – suitable for long-distance object detection on challenging surfaces

Ultrasonic sensors briefly emit a large number of high-frequency sound waves. When the sound waves hit an object, the echo is reflected back to the sensor. The time it takes for the sound to travel to the object and back can be measured and converted into a distance threshold. This information can be used for position and level detection applications.

Ability to solve challenging applications

Both ultrasonic and photoelectric sensors can detect distant targets. Because they work by means of acoustic sensing, ultrasonic sensors are not affected by interference from light sources such as UV light or direct sunlight. Ultrasonic sensors can detect irregularly shaped objects, including objects with holes. They are particularly suitable for targets that can reflect sound waves, and are not affected by the target’s color, transparency, or surface reflectivity.

Suitable for a wide range of position applications

Very suitable for detecting transparent objects, and for diffuse detection of long-range (up to 2.2 meters) targets (e.g., cars).
Detecting full or empty loads in stacking height control applications.
Detecting the position of material loops, thus allowing roller speed to be adjusted as needed based on non-contact web loop control.
Determining when material is used up by detecting roller diameter; also suitable for press applications where photoelectric sensors have difficulty detecting reflective metal surfaces.
Very suitable for level detection applications for liquids and materials with uneven surfaces (e.g., granulates and powders).
Retro-reflective models detect objects regardless of their orientation.
An excellent solution for dusty environments, because the vibrating sound transducer can reduce the accumulation of deposits.