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bks ultrasonic edge sensors

bks ultrasonic edge sensors

bks ultrasonic edge sensors

Product catalog summary
Overview: The BKS ultrasonic web edge sensor by Microsonic GmbH is designed for contact-free scanning of web edges in materials like foils and paper. It is particularly suitable for transparent and light-sensitive materials.

Key Specifications:
  • Compact design with a fork width of 30 mm and depth of 33 mm.
  • Resolution of 0.025 mm and relative accuracy of 0.1 mm.
  • Working range of 8 mm (±4 mm).
  • Response time of 4 ms.
  • Analogue output options: 4–20 mA and 0–10 V.
  • Robust metal housing suitable for harsh conditions.

Functional Principle: The sensor operates using a fork design where an ultrasonic transmitter and receiver are positioned on opposite legs. The material passing through the fork attenuates the sound path, which is evaluated to determine the edge position.

Calibration: Calibration can be done using a Teach-in button with two methods: freeing the fork from material or aligning the web edge for 50% coverage.

Electrical and Mechanical Data:
  • Operating voltage: 20 - 30 V DC with reverse polarity protection.
  • Connection via a 5-pin M12 initiator plug.
  • Housing made of anodized aluminum with IP 65 protection.
  • Operating temperature range: +5°C to +60°C.

Additional Features:
  • Three LEDs indicate the web material position.
  • Optional parameterization with LinkControl software.
  • Available in different fork widths and depths upon request.

Accessories: Compatible with various accessories including KST5A-2/M12, KST5A-5/M12, KST5G-2/M12, and LCA-2.
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extract from our online catalogue: bks ultrasonic web edge sensor current to: 2026-10-09 microsonic GmbH / Phoenixseestraße 7 / 44263 Dortmund / Germany / T +49 231 975151-0 / F +49 231 975151-51 / E [email protected] microsonic® ist eine eingetragene Marke der microsonic GmbH. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Änderungen vorbehalten.

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bksThe bks edge sensor facilitates the contact-free web edge scanning of foils, paper and other soundimpermeable materials. Highlights > Compact design with only 30 mm fork width BaSiCS > Contact-free detection of the path edge > 3 LEDs and 1 button on the top of the housing > Parameterisable with LinkControl > Robust metal housing > for harsh usage conditions miCrOSOniC bks ultrasonic web edge sensor

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The bks ultrasonic edge sensor is a fork sensor for scanning the edges of sound-impermeable materials such as foil or paper. This is why the bks is ideally suited for the web control of highly transparent foils, light-sensitive materials, materials with greatly varying transparency and paper subject to high paper dust loads. The working range amounts to 8 mm (±4 mm). The functional principle The fork’s lower leg is equipped with an ultrasonic transmitter which cyclically emits short sound impulses, which are detected by the ultrasonic receiver arranged in the upper fork leg. Material passing...

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The bks edge sensor has a fork width of 30 mm and a fork depth of 33 mm. Other fork widths and depths are available upon request. The housing side is equipped with two consistent bores for the edge sensor’s mounting. The electrical connection is established via an M12 circular connector. With a fork width of only 30 mm and a depth of 33 mm, it has a very compact design. Its working range of 8 mm and its high accuracy of 0.1 mm permit a wide variety of applications. Three LEDs indicate the position of the web material inside the fork. For the application of light-sensitive materials, the LEDs...

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You have special requirements? Nothing as simple as that. With us, you can easily find an individual solution. Let us talk about your application: +49 231 97 51 51-82. bks ultrasonic web edge sensor

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bks-6/12/CIU scale drawing scale drawing 1 x analogue 4-20 mA + 0-10 V design fork-like design fork-like operating mode path edge detection means of measurement pulse operation with ampli tude evaluation blind zone 7 mm in front of transmitter reproducibility ± 0.1 mm at constant ambient operating voltage UB 20 - 30 V d.c., reverse pola rity protection type of connection 5-pin M12 initiator plug output 1 analogue output current: 4-20 mA / voltage: 0-10 V, short-circuit-proof switchable rising/falling enable input operating mode path edge detection particularities larger fork width/depth means...

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material aluminium anodized ultrasonic transducer polyurethane foam, epoxy resin with glass contents further versions larger fork width/depth Technical Features/Characteristics scope for settings Teach-in via push-button indicators 1 x LED green: center posi tion, 2 x LED yellow: deviation from center position enable input material aluminium anodized ultrasonic transducer polyurethane foam, epoxy resin with glass contents Technical Features/Characteristics scope for settings Teach-in via push-button indicators 1 x LED green: center posi tion, 2 x LED yellow: deviation from center position miCfO/OniC...

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design fork-like operating mode path edge detection means of measurement pulse operation with ampli tude evaluation blind zone 7 mm in front of transmitter reproducibility ± 0.1 mm at constant ambient operating voltage UB 20 - 30 V d.c., reverse pola rity protection type of connection 5-pin M12 initiator plug Ausgang 2 response delay switching output NOC/NCC adjustable, short- switching output NOC/NCC adjustable, short- delay prior to availability < 300 msmiCrOSOniC bks ultrasonic web edge sensor

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com input enable input material aluminium anodized ultrasonic transducer polyurethane foam, epoxy resin with glass contents scope for settings Teach-in via push-button indicators 1 x LED green: center posi tion, 2 x LED yellow: deviation from center position miCrOSOniC bks ultrasonic web edge sensor

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