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Food Processing

Processed chickens need to be counted as they are prepared to be packaged. This aseptic environment, constructed of stainless steel and undergoing frequent washdowns, makes detection a challenge.

This application requires a sensing solution that can reliably detect in an aseptic environment. The beam of traditional photoelectric sensors may reflect off the stainless steel in this environment. In addition, the processed chickens provide an inconsistent target for traditional ultrasonic sensors which rely on a reflected signal to detect.

The U-GAGE M25U Series Ultrasonic Sensor is an opposed mode sensor that sends pulses of ultrasonic energy from the emitter to the receiver, detecting the presence of the passing chicken when the pulse is blocked. Because the sensor is an opposed mode pair it detects whenever the ultrasonic pulse given off by emitter does not reach the receiver, allowing it to reliably sense the chickens despite their shape.

The rugged, leak-proof, stainless steel design of the M25U is rated IP69K and can withstand harsh environments and frequent washdowns.