DFRobot URM Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Selection Guide

DFRobot Apr 07 2020 5272

Product Name

Fermion: URM37 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Breakout (2～800cm, RS232 / UART)

URM06 - Narrow Beam Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (20～1000cm, RS485)

URM06 - Narrow Beam Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (20～1000cm, UART)

URM06 - Narrow Beam Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (20～1000cm, PULSE)

URM06 - Narrow Beam Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (20～1000cm, Analog)

Fermion: URM07 - Energy-Efficient Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Breakout (20~750cm, UART)

Fermion: URM13 High Sensitivity Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Breakout (15~900cm, I2C / UART / PULSE)

URM08 - Waterproof Industrial Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (35~550cm, ModBus-RTU)

URM14 - Industrial Ultrasonic Distance Sensor with 1mm Accuracy (10~150cm, RS485)

Gravity: URM09 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (2～500cm, I2C)

Gravity: URM09 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (2～500cm, Analog)

Gravity: URM09 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (2～500cm, Trig)

URM12 - Ultra Long Range Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (70~1500cm, RS485)

URM15 - 75KHZ Ultrasonic Sensor (30~500cm, RS485)

Figure

SKU

SEN0001

SEN0149

SEN0150

SEN0151

SEN0152

SEN0153

SEN0352

SEN0246

SEN0358

SEN0304

SEN0307

SEN0388

SEN0310

SEN0519

Structure

Open Divided Send and Receive

Open United Send and Receive

Closed United Send and Receive

Open Divided Send and Receive

Closed United Send and Receive

IP Grade

IP65

Working Temperature

-10℃～＋70℃

Operating Voltage

DC 3.3～5.5V

DC 6～12V

DC 3.3～5.5V

DC 6～12V

DC 7～15V

DC 3.3～5.5V

DC 9～24V

DC 5～12V

Acoustics Degree

60°

15°

60°

12°

60°

15°

Acoustics Frequency

40KHZ

50KHZ

40KHZ

200KHZ

40KHZ

75KHZ

Range

2cm～800cm

20cm～1000cm

20cm～750cm

15cm～900cm

35cm～550cm

10mm～1500cm

2cm～500cm

70cm～1500cm

30cm～500cm

Resolution

1cm

0.1mm

1cm

Deviation

0.1%

Communication Interface

RS232/UART/ANALOG

RS485

UART

PULSE

ANALOG

UART

UART/PULSE/I2C

RS485

I2C

ANALOG

PULSE

RS485

Features

Multi-interface integration; Automatic gain adjustment; Automatic control of ranging;

Corrosion-resistant PVC housing; Screw-free wiring port; Narrow beam class linear directional detection;

Ultra-low power consumption; Small, streamlined design;

Small and compact body; Excellent sensitivity; Noise detection; Real-time calibration; HC-SR04 compatible; Support to expand RS485; ModBus-RTU;

High sensitivity large area detection; Full structure shielding; Real-time calibration over the operating temperature range;

High precision; Full structure shielding; Noise detection; Real-time calibration; ModBus-RTU;

High speed measurement; Configurable detection range; Professional parameter configuration; Support cascading;

Analog voltage output; Plug and play; Automatic measurement;

HC-SR04 compatible; Single signal line design;

Large reliable detection range; All-round protection design; Corrosion-resistant and anti-pollution ABS materials; Narrow beam linear directional detection; ModBus-RTU;

IP65 grade; RS485 communication interface based on standard Modbus RTU protocol; High sensitivity & small measuring angle;

Applications

Education robot omnidirectional obstacle ranging; Underground parking space monitoring;

High-voltage line-to-ground barrier avoidance; Narrow space obstacle detection;

Aircraft height; Indoor IoT Devices; Line product counting;

Collision prevention of industrial transport facilities; Unattended guards; Anti-theft alert;

Micro deformation detection; Product defect measurement; Wind speed measurement; Non-contact switch;

Robotics education; Indoor robot assisted barrier avoidance;

River water level detection; Chemical tank level detection;

Industrial controlling machines

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Since 2008, DFRobot is dedicated to provide outstanding sensor solutions to more than 200 countries and regions all over the world. And this series of products have been widely applied to various industries. Among them, the URM series of ultrasonic sensors demonstrateexcellent performance in ease of use, low-cost maintenance, quick and high accuracy measurement in multiple applications.

Until now, DFRobot own 6 categories ultrasonic sensors, as shown below:

1.URM37 Ultrasonic Sensor

Product: URM37 Ultrasonic Sensor (SKU: SEN0001)

Brief Introduction: It has rich interfaces and offers various output: analog output, switch, serial (TTL and RS232 level optional), PWM and so on. The module can be used to measure the rotation angle of the servo. Connected with an external servo, it changes into a spatial ultrasonic scanner.

2.URM06 Ultrasonic Sensor

Product:

URM06-RS485 Ultrasonic Sensor (SKU: SEN0149)

URM06-UART Ultrasonic Sensor (SKU: SEN0150)

URM06-PULSE Ultrasonic Sensor (SKU: SEN0151)

URM06-ANALOG Ultrasonic Sensor (SKU: SEN0152)

Brief Introduction: URM06 series ultrasonic sensors have very small detection angles and high detection sensitivity. They perform excellently in the target detection, especially in narrow spaces. And its integrated structure design facilitates the secondary integration and equipment assembly.

3.URM07-UART Ultrasonic Sensor

Product: URM07-UART Ultrasonic Sensor (SKU: SEN0153)

Brief Introduction: The small URM07 series are the best choices for lightweight applications. With relatively small size and concise hardware design, it is more suitable for applications that are sensitive to power consumption and quality, like micro air vehicles (MAV) and applications powered by the battery.

4.URM08-RS485 Ultrasonic Sensor

Product: URM08-RS485 Ultrasonic Sensor (SKU: SEN0246)

Brief Introduction: URM08 series ultrasonic sensors have relatively large detection angles and high detection sensitivity. It is suitable for obstacle detection and obstacle avoidance applications in the wide area, such as small transport vehicles, trolleys, forklift auxiliary barrier avoidance radar equipment. The all-metal housing is designed to maintain stable detection performance even under complex electromagnetic interference.

5.URM09-I2C Ultrasonic Sensor

Product: URM09-I2C Ultrasonic Sensor (SKU: SEN0304)

Brief Introduction: The URM09 I²C version has a customizable range/sensitivity/measurement cycle configuration that can be applied to different scenarios. The standard I²C bus communication interface can realize the connection of hundreds of sensors.

Product: URM09-ANALOG Ultrasonic Sensor (SKU: SEN0307)

Brief Introduction: The simulation version of the URM09 working operation is based on the real-time automatic ranging. It can convert the detected distance information into an analog voltage output in real time, can control the peripheral circuit solely through the output voltage, and can collect sensor data through various ADC interfaces of kinds of main controls.

6.URM12 Ultrasonic Sensor

Product: URM12 Ultrasonic Sensor (SKU: SEN0310)

Brief Introduction: The URM12 series ultrasonic sensors offer excellent all-round protection from dust and environmental pollution. Its fully shielded interior circuit design, excellent detection sensitivity and very small detection angle enable a stable directional non-contact detection in indoor or outdoor environments.

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