Turck's new generation WD series uprox+ inductive sensor comes out

High system stability

Thanks to the sensor's housing material resistance to cleaning agents and disinfectants, outstanding housing sealing and high EMC characteristics, the new uprox+ sensor WD series (WD = wash-down) provides the high degree of protection required for outstanding system stability. . Even in the harsh food manufacturing and processing industries.

In many industries, systems and devices are often exposed to long-term rinsing processes, which place high demands on field devices used in the field. The food and beverage industry is a classic example of exposure to demanding production processes. Here is the device for cleaning and disinfecting high temperature (80 ° C or higher) and chemical cleaning reagents used under high pressure conditions. This is the only way to ensure that the system is capable of aseptic and hygienic production and packaging.

The new generation of WD series inductive sensors are uprox+ sensors designed for applications in the food and beverage industry and harsh heavy industrial environments such as rolling mills. This series uses the same multi-coil technology and patented coil arrangement as the standard uprox+ sensor. The coil also uses printed circuit board technology and uses a new type of ASIC. As a result, the WD series also features uprox+ sensors: full metal detection Factor 1 features; great switching distance; high level of EMC characteristics; extremely high resistance to magnetic field interference and flexible mounting options. At the same time, new housing materials such as stainless steel 1.4404 and LCP are used. These new materials can significantly resist the cleaning agents and disinfectants encountered in the above applications. The suitability of the new series of sensors for the food industry has been well validated by the independent laboratory of Henkel Ecolab.

The WD series of uprox+ sensors are available in different housing styles such as M12, M18 and M30. In accordance with DIN 40050-9 and EN 60529 standards, in combination with the FB series of connectors, the sensor can be protected to IP69K, thus maximizing the reliable operation of the control system and the hygienic requirements of the relevant industry. Stainless steel connectors (VA4-1.4404) and PVC clamps and wires allow these connectors to be uprox®; + WD sensors are the ideal accessories for the food and beverage industry.

At the same time, Turck can provide a V4A stainless steel connection module with IP69K protection as a supplement to the field connection. In this way, the signal can be collected directly in the field and transmitted to the controller via a single-strand multi-core cable, with LED indications providing a convenient diagnostic for the field.

If stainless steel is not required in the application, the uprox®+ WD sensor can be used in conjunction with the new Fixcon® connector. Built on the actual fast connection, the Fixcon® connector reduces sensor and actuator connection time. The connection between the sensor and the actuator does not take much time: simple plugging and unplugging, fast fastening guarantees IP69K protection. More convenient: no need to screw the connector. For all applications for high pressure flushing, Fixcon® and uprox®; + WD are the ideal combination.

Product summary

● High grade stainless steel material

● High protection class IP68+IP69K

● Extremely resistant to corrosion and resistant to all common acidic and alkaline cleaners and disinfectants

● WD series products have been certified by the third-party testing laboratory (Henkel Ecolab)

● Application and target market: food and beverage industry; metallurgical industry, machine tool processing center, hydroelectric gate position detection, various high pressure washing detection applications.