IFM UIT 500 Series Ultrasonic Sensor

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2025/7/4 Update

M30 tubular housing｜DC Maximum detection range 8 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 UIT 500 Series Ultrasonic Sensor

Technical Features

The M30 ultrasonic sensor uses a robust stainless steel housing, with a maximum detection range of up to 8m.

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

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

Digital transmission of target distance and sensor health diagnostic information.

Easy setup via button teach-in or IO-Link.

Products + Accessories Selection:

Type	Detection range	Output	Setting	Order No.
	3500 mm	2 x PNP	Button, IO-Link	UIT500
3500 mm	PNP + 4…20 mA	Button, IO-Link	UIT501
3500 mm	PNP + 0…10 V	Button, IO-Link	UIT502
3500 mm	2 x NPN	Button	UIT509
3500 mm	NPN + 4…20 mA	Button	UIT510
3500 mm	NPN + 0…10 V	Button	UIT511
	6000 mm	2 x PNP	Button, IO-Link	UIT503
6000 mm	PNP + 4…20 mA	Button, IO-Link	UIT504
6000 mm	PNP + 0…10 V	Button, IO-Link	UIT505
6000 mm	2 x NPN	Button	UIT512
6000 mm	NPN + 4…20 mA	Button	UIT513
6000 mm	NPN + 0…10 V	Button	UIT514
	8000 mm	2 x PNP	Button, IO-Link	UIT506
8000 mm	PNP + 4…20 mA	Button, IO-Link	UIT507
8000 mm	PNP + 0…10 V	Button, IO-Link	UIT508
8000 mm	2 x NPN	Button	UIT515
8000 mm	NPN + 4…20 mA	Button	UIT516
8000 mm	NPN + 0…10 V	Button	UIT517

Optional Accessories

Type	Description	Order No.
	Angle bracket for M30 design, stainless steel	E10737
	LineRecorder Device, parameter setting software (requires E30390 cable)	QA0011
	USB IO-Link master cable, for parameter setting	E30390

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:

Power supply voltage: 10…30 V DC; class 2 power supply
Rated current: 100 mA
Operating temperature: -4…158 °F (-20…70 °C)
Temperature compensation: Yes
Protection class: IP 67
Status indicator LED: 2 x Yellow
Echo LED: 1 x Green

What’s More:

ifm’s M30 ultrasonic sensor is unaffected by the object’s color, transparency, or surface reflectivity during detection.

Benefits Introduce In Detail

M30 ultrasonic sensor with robust metal housing – object detection and continuous level measurement

New Product! ifm’s M30 ultrasonic sensor has a very large detection range (up to 8 meters) and is very suitable for object detection and level detection applications involving liquids and materials with uneven surfaces (such as granulates and powders).

In level detection, due to limited space, unexpected reflections may occur inside storage tanks, leading to inaccurate measurements. By using IO-Link, the sound beam can be adjusted to ensure reliable level detection. ifm’s M30 ultrasonic sensor is very suitable for such level applications.

Easily handle challenging applications

Ultrasonic sensors emit short bursts of very high-frequency sound wave pulses. When the sound waves reach an object, the echo is reflected back to the ultrasonic sensor. After measuring the round-trip time of the sound waves, it can be converted into a distance value. This information can be used for position and level detection applications.

Both ultrasonic and photoelectric sensors have the characteristic of long detection distances. However, because ultrasonic sensors work by detecting sound waves, they are not affected by light sources such as ultraviolet light or direct sunlight. Ultrasonic sensors can also detect irregularly shaped objects, including objects with holes. They are particularly suitable for detecting targets that reflect sound, and are not affected by the object’s color, transparency, or surface reflectivity.