SU, UK, UT and TU series round body and UQ series cubic plastic ultrasonic distance sensors emit a sound impulse and measure the elapsed time of the returned echo signal reflected from a detected object. The ultrasonic beam is well reflected by almost all materials (metal, wood, plastic, glass, liquid, etc.) and is not affected by colored, transparent, or shiny objects.
UHZ series thru-beam ultrasonic sensors use sound wave technology and are specifically designed for applications with limited mounting space. Thru-beam pair sensors are often the most accurate and reliable sensor configurations.