With protection to IP69K and a shock resistance of 100g, the IO-Link devices are also suitable for rugged outdoor applications

Turck has released a new range of robust radar sensors for distance measurement up to 15 meters designed for use in rugged application areas in factory automation as well as in outdoor or mobile applications. The rugged 122 GHz devices with protection to IP67/69K are shock resistant up to 100 g and are ideal for distance measurement applications in areas such as in port logistics where traditional optical or ultrasonic sensors are unsuitable due to limited range or disturbance factors such as dust, wind or light.

The browser-based Turck Radar Monitor parameter user interface simplifies the setup of the DR sensors by providing a real-time display of the signal curve. This is particularly handy when setting filters to suppress interference or in complicated mounting situations. When the devices are mounted in close proximity the FMCW measuring principle prevents any mutual interference between the signals.

All DR-M30-IOL sensors are provided with IO-Link as well as an analog and a switching output. The analog output can be configured as a second switching output. In conventional applications, the devices can operate without IO-Link. Three different lens configurations enable optimum device selection according to the application, depending on whether a short and wide, a medium or a long and narrow detection field is required.