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Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi UA18CLD08AKTR Ultrasonic Sensor?

The Carlo Gavazzi UA18CLD08AKTR is an industrial diffuse-reflective ultrasonic distance sensor designed for continuous non-contact measurement in automation and process-control applications. Part of the Carlo Gavazzi UA18CLD series, it combines an M18 cylindrical PBT housing with a proportional analogue output and remote Teach-in configuration.

The UA18CLD08AKTR provides a sensing distance of 100–800 mm and a 0–10 V DC analogue output. Its analogue output slope is adjustable and can be configured as positive or negative using the remote Teach-in function, allowing the output signal to be adapted to the required measurement direction and application.

Designed for industrial installation, the sensor operates from an 18–30 V DC supply and features an integral 2 m cable, compact M18 × 93 mm PBT housing and IP67 protection rating. Its combination of analogue measurement, remote configuration and robust construction makes the UA18CLD08AKTR suitable for level, distance and position monitoring across automated machinery and industrial processes.

Key Advantages

• Reliable non-contact ultrasonic distance measurement.
• 100–800 mm sensing distance for medium-range industrial measurement.
• 0–10 V DC analogue output provides continuous proportional distance information.
• Configurable positive or negative analogue output slope.
• Remote Teach-in simplifies application-specific configuration.
• Integral 2 m cable supports straightforward machine wiring.
• Compact M18 threaded PBT housing simplifies installation.
• IP67 protection rating supports demanding industrial environments.

Key Features

• Carlo Gavazzi UA18CLD series ultrasonic sensor.
• Diffuse-reflective ultrasonic sensing principle.
• 100–800 mm sensing distance.
• 0–10 V DC analogue voltage output.
• Adjustable positive or negative output slope.
• Remote Teach-in configuration by wire.
• 18–30 V DC rated operating voltage.
• Integral 2 m cable connection.
• M18 × 93 mm cylindrical housing.
• Durable PBT housing material.
• IP67 ingress protection.
• Temperature-compensated ultrasonic measurement.
• 8° beam angle.
• Short-circuit, reverse-polarity and transient protection.
• CE marked.

Continuous Ultrasonic Measurement with Remote Teach-in

Ultrasonic sensors measure distance by transmitting high-frequency acoustic pulses towards a target and evaluating the returning echo. Because measurement is based on sound rather than visible light, ultrasonic sensing can measure many targets independently of their colour, transparency or optical surface characteristics, making it useful where optical sensing can be more challenging.

The Carlo Gavazzi UA18CLD08AKTR converts measured target distance into a proportional 0–10 V DC analogue signal. Remote Teach-in allows the measurement points and output slope to be configured electrically, while the selectable positive or negative slope enables the analogue signal to increase or decrease with target distance according to the requirements of the connected PLC, controller or process-monitoring system.

Typical Applications

• Industrial distance measurement.
• Liquid and bulk-material level monitoring.
• Object position and height measurement.
• Tank and vessel level measurement.
• Packaging and production machinery.
• Conveyor and material handling systems.
• Diameter and dimensional monitoring.
• Automated manufacturing equipment.
• Process-control systems requiring a 0–10 V distance signal.