Turck now offers radar sensors for distance measurement up to 15 meters, suitable for use in demanding environments. Typical applications include monitoring loads on conveyors, aligning vehicles to dock doors, and measuring levels and heights in bins and storage tanks.
The 122 GHz devices, rated IP67/69K and shock resistant up to 100 g, are designed for distance measurement in environments where optical or ultrasonic sensors may be less effective due to factors such as dust, wind or varying lighting conditions.
The devices use the frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) measuring principle, which helps minimize mutual signal interference. DR-M30-IOL sensors include IO-Link support and provide analog and switching output; the analog output also can be configured as a second switching output. For conventional setups, the sensors can operate without IO-Link and support supply voltages as low as 10 VDC, making them applicable for systems with limited power availability, such as mobile equipment.
- Rated up to IP69K, suitable for demanding environments
- Data visualization and sensor configuration available via IO-Link master or USB adapter
- Turck Radar Monitor displays target position and signal integrity to support setup and configuration accuracy
- Foreign object suppression using distance and signal intensity filters
- Three-stage signal amplification helps maintain consistent sensor output
- Non-contact design to minimize mechanical wear.
Edited by Puja Mitra, WTWH Media, for Control Engineering, from a Turck news release.
