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Proximity-Style Ultrasonic Sensors

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Bulletin 873C Proximity-style Ultrasonic Sensors can detect solid and liquid targets from a distance of up to 1 m (3.3 ft). We offer two versions of this sensor: a background suppression unit with analog voltage output or a standard diffuse mode with a digital output.

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Overview

  • Provides 3-wire operation
  • Includes 3-conductor connection
  • Offers 18...30V DC
  • Offers analog or digital (discrete) output
  • Provides metal, nonmetal solid, and liquid sensing capability
  • Includes short circuit, false pulse, reverse polarity, overload, and transient noise protection
  • Offers adjustable sensing distance (digital/discrete model)
  • Offers adjustable background suppression (analog model)
  • Applications include:
    • Material handling
    • Packaging
    • Food processing
    • Transportation

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Bulletin 873C Ultrasonic Proximity Style Sensors Installation Instructions 873C-IN001
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Presence Sensing Brochure SENSOR-BR001
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